The "blank" rune, or "Wyrd rune," was added to the classic Futhark by Ralph Blum as the 25th rune, but it is a modern invention that doesn’t belong to the original structure. This addition is unnecessary, as the Elder Futhark is already a perfect and self-contained system. However, in modern divination, the "fate rune" has gained popularity and is sometimes used in readings. The Northern Tradition school rejects the blank rune, as it disrupts the balanced design of the Elder Futhark, which could mislead the practitioner. For ancient Scandinavians and other pagans, belief in fate (wyrd) was absolute, and every rune in a reading was seen as a manifestation of fate. The Perthro rune already represents fate, so there’s no need for another. Ksenia Menshikova

Just for fun, what's everyone's Genealogy? I myself have never done a DNA test, and I've thought about doing one to see what all pops up. However, I got a lot of family records, and of course my family living in different countries helps. As of now, my family is spread between 4 countries. Denmark, Sweden, Ireland and the United States. Though I've been told I have very distant family in Norway and Iceland. From my mom's side, from family and records, my family is of course Primarily Danish, and there's some North Germany in there, Swedish, and a little bit of Irish in there from certain family members. On my dad's side, it is Irish and Danish from my current living family. However based on last names, and down history we can find, we believe there's some Norman and Anglo-Saxon way down the line. But over the last 100 years in the family, Denmark and Ireland were places my family were around most, with some going back and forth from Sweden and Denmark, and my family that settled and stayed in Ireland on my mother's side. My dad's side had settled in Ireland quite a bit longer, with some of our records going back and forth from Ireland and Scandinavia for quite a while, with family from Denmark establishing themselves as early as 14th century if our records are correct. My dad was actually born and immigrated from Ireland which is kind of cool, because as much of a Dane as I am, since my mother's family immigrated from Denmark, I've always just known myself as a Danish American. I only met my dad in the last few years of my life and began learning all this information at least from his side of the family and it's pretty cool knowing and learning things about my family. All this information has made me want to get a DNA test and see what it says, and what I can piece together for a further back family tree. Though i may find out by blood im far less Danish than i think i am, which is a bit saddening lol, none the less, most of my family lives in Denmark, and I'll always stand by the good saying, Fuck Dig Jeg Er Dansker! 😁 Anyways show me some DNA tests and let's talk about some history!

Runes are the legacy of the Northern tradition. Along with the runes, a deep pagan quality of honesty and inner strength will awaken, as well as the ability to perceive reality as clearly as one's own flesh, and, consequently, a careful and attentive attitude toward everything that surrounds you. Ksenia Menshikova “Runes: A Warrior’s Weapon” Available on Amazon

I wish you a blessed and prosperous 2025 ✨ Follow your north star 🌠

Hello. Great site you have here! I’m so glad I found it. Anyone here from Northern NSW Australia? 🇦🇺

For those Heathens in the Northeast of the USA, if you are interested in Traditional Heathenry (basically Germanic tribal "religion" for people descended from the Germanic/Nordic tribes) please look into the Irminfolk Odinist Community and their annual Folkish Summer Hallowing events in the late summer. It is an event held in NE Pennsylvania with members travelling from all over the US and world to attend. The universalist pagans will label groups like this "Nazis," because they don't want us to know the Truth about our culture and they want you to stay away from connecting with our Ancestors and Old Gods, Old Ways of life. Instead, they want you to believe our Ancestors were shield maidens and rainbow Vikings, full of diversity and inclusion, and all that modern jazz we know to be garbage and BS. In 2025, for possibly the first time anywhere in the world, all three of our main Gods will be reunited in Idol form when the Irminfolk unveil Odin and Thor, finally joined by Freyr. These deities are nearly 6 ft. tall and gilded in gold. It will be amazing to be in Their presence. Join me, my friends! If anyone has questions or would like more info, just ask here or DM me. folkishsummerhallowing.com

Hunting wild, northern beast in #Beast board game 💚 with Fimbul Radio in the backgroung for atmosphere.

The Norse Tradition: Magic and Runes The Norse tradition is unique in that it remained untouched by external influences like rosaries or thuribles. Even monks with Icelandic roots did not dare to add their own elements to this system—despite expectations. During the Christianization of Northern Europe, there was likely pressure to erase not just the gods but also the heroic epics. Why? Because rulers often traced their ancestry to gods, though not directly. These rulers had many ancestors, and their actions weren’t always saintly. They solved their problems through various means, some of which were far from virtuous. As a result, the sagas, songs, and tales that remain portray these ancestors in a less-than-ideal light. These figures robbed, killed, and made mistakes. But which is worse—making a mistake or lying about it? The Norse tradition teaches that lying, in any form, is not just wrong; it depletes the soul. Ksenia Menshikova

My personal summer solstice celebration to Sunna. May the turn of the season serve you well and prepare you for the longer nights. And for you Northern Hemispherians, may the longer days greet you to celebrate your victories you had to overcome durng the darker, colder times. #Sumarsôlhvarf

Gall Goídil by Danheim, a song that has inspired a powerful vision, a story that plays in my mind each time I hear it.. Under the light of the full moon, far in the frozen north, deep in midwinter. My village has come under raid. My mother and younger brother hide from enemy spears and swords. A battle rages, as all capable men rush to action. Women protect the children, and do what they can to stop the flames that gorge upon the houses and tents. My Father, slain before me. There is no time to weep for this loss. His wolf mantle I wear, his axe I take. A young man I am, a young man I shall die. I fight with all that is within me, and slay many in the rage fueled by my fathers death. The wolf spirit rides my mind, as I do all I can to save my village. The men of my village all slain before me, the last bit of the raiders still stand. I take them on, down to their last man. I am met with a spear, and he an axe. My axe sinks deep within his skull as it's thrown, but I am not so lucky, as his spear was thrown, and into my chest it was buried. There I lay, reddening the snow. My village has been saved, but I know not what is to come for those that remain, as all I can hear is the sound of the Valkyries wings as I am carried to Valhöl.