The rune Uruz and its connection to the feminine nature.
Student:
Here's the situation: over the past week, I've experienced the benefits of others' efforts—people have been doing things for me, offering discounts, and giving me gifts. This effect has been particularly strong during my study of the rune Uruz.

K. Menshikova:
Uruz represents the power granted by the Mother, and this power often manifests in ways that align with the feminine consciousness. Uruz fills the empty spaces in the mind that lack power, and it brings a message: "Things are not as they should be. A woman should not have emptiness; she should be whole and complete." This kind of awareness is common among women. As the force of the Mother, the rune Uruz simply supports women through the principle of identity.
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NAMNGIVNING
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Viking Rituals: Honoring the Old Gods
Viking rituals were central to Norse culture, serving as a bridge between the mortal realm and the divine. These rituals, often held outdoors amidst nature, were deeply spiritual, symbolizing honor, protection, and prosperity. Here are some authentic practices that defined Viking ceremonies:

1. Blót (Sacrifice)

Purpose: The most sacred Viking ritual, blót involved offerings to Norse gods, ancestors, or spirits of the land (vættir). These offerings could be animals, food, or precious objects.
Setting: Performed around large bonfires, blót ceremonies were often held in groves, sacred hills, or near large stones that served as altars.
Process: A chieftain or priest (gothi) led the ritual, chanting prayers, making the sacrifice, and sharing the offering with the community.

2. Dísablót (Female Spirits' Offering)

Purpose: This special ritual was dedicated to female deities and ancestral spirits (dísir). It was believed to secure good fortune for the coming year, especially for farming and family well-being.
Setting: Often held during winter or near the beginning of spring, it was celebrated with large communal feasts and toasts in honor of the dísir.

3. Landvættir Worship (Land Spirits)

Purpose: Vikings believed the land was inhabited by spirits that could either protect or harm the people living on it. Rituals to appease these spirits were common, particularly during settlements, battles, or sea voyages.
Process: Offerings of mead, food, or crafted objects were placed at shrines or special trees believed to be home to the landvættir.

4. Seiðr Rituals (Norse Magic)

Purpose: Seiðr was a form of Norse magic used for prophecy, healing, and controlling elements. It was practiced by seeresses (völvas) who could channel divine power.
Process: Participants sat in a circle, chanting while the völva entered a trance. Her visions were interpreted as guidance for the community.

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Berserker label artwork for my shop Valkyrie Beard Care. Each has a bindrune, color and icon representing it. This bindrune incorporates:

ᛏ (Tiwaz) – I know this is the rune of Tyr, the god of war and justice, but what I am using it for here is the war aspect, the sheer focus and bloodlust that drives a berserker into battle. Tiwaz has a sharp, spear-like structure, which adds that visual sense of aggression and piercing power. It cuts through the chaos.

ᚦ (Thurisaz) – The rune of giants, of destruction, the very embodiment of primal rage and brute force. It’s the heartbeat of the berserker’s madness. This is the berserker rune. Thurisaz brings the brutality into the mix—there’s no controlling this energy.

ᚲ (Kaunaz) – Now we bring in the fire. Kaunaz is the torch, the flame that represents not only knowledge but a consuming force. And this isn't the gentle glow of a hearth—this is the wildfire that scorches everything in its path. Berserkers were known to get into a blood frenzy so intense that it was like their body was burning from within. Kaunaz symbolizes that inner fire, the fury that lights up their madness.

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Primal label artwork for my shop Valkyrie Beard Care. Each has a bindrune, color and icon representing it. This bindrune incorporates:

Algiz (ᛉ) - Often seen as the rune of divine protection, but it goes deeper than just a simple shield. It's not passive—it actively connects the spiritual with the physical, the heavens with the earth. Imagine it as a kind of sacred antenna, reaching up to the divine forces for guidance and protection, while simultaneously grounding and rooting into the primal, earthly realm.

Uruz (ᚢ) – The rune of strength, endurance, and untamed power. It represents the primal force of nature, the raw and unyielding energy of the wild, like the strength of an ancient aurochs. For Primal, this rune speaks to the pure, unrefined essence of life, survival, and physicality.

Thurisaz (ᚦ) – The thorn, the giant, the force of chaos. Thurisaz embodies destructive power and primal instinct, the kind of uncontrollable force that can both protect and destroy. It brings a dangerous edge to the bindrune, symbolizing the wild, uncontrollable side of nature.

Eiwaz (ᛇ) – This rune represents the yew tree, associated with endurance, transformation, and the connection between life and death. It gives the bindrune a deeper spiritual dimension, reflecting the cycle of life, death, and rebirth that is part of the natural world. For Primal, it adds the notion of transformation, the primal forces that bring both creation and destruction.

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My latest label artwork for my shop Valkyrie Beard Care. Each will have a bindrune, color and icon representing it. This bindrune incorporates:

Raido (ᚱ) – Positioned at the top:
This rune stands for journey, movement, and travel. For the Vikingr, it embodies the physical and spiritual paths they traverse, whether it’s sailing across oceans or walking the path of fate. Raido also brings structure to chaos, a sense of purpose, and guidance in the pursuit of destiny. It's the force driving the Vikingr forward, towards adventure and conquest.


Algiz (ᛉ) – In the center:
A rune of protection, sacred power, and defense. It’s often seen as a shield, safeguarding the Vikingr both physically in battle and spiritually from harm. It represents the connection to the gods and higher powers, providing divine protection in dangerous situations. For the Vikingr, this rune ensures that they walk their perilous path with the gods watching over them, granting them the strength to ward off threats.

Laguz (ᛚ) – At the bottom:
The water rune, associated with the flow of life, intuition, and the unknown depths. For the Vikingr, Laguz reflects their connection to the sea, which played a vital role in their journeys and livelihoods. It also represents adaptability, allowing them to flow with changing circumstances, to trust their instincts, and to navigate the unseen currents of fate. It brings a mystical, almost subconscious element to their warrior spirit, signifying that not all battles are fought with brute strength—some are won with intuition and inner guidance.

Together, these runes form a powerful image of a Vikingr—one who moves with purpose (Raido), fights with the protection of the gods (Algiz), and flows with the unpredictable forces of life (Laguz). It's a perfect balance of action, defense, and adaptability, making this bindrune far more nuanced than a simple warrior symbol.

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Offerings of ale and blueberries, and some mugwort to cleanse

Using these for offerings on an alter

First portion of works for today. Look at them. LOOK AT THEM!!! They shiny! SHINY I SAY! And rings just as featured in movie The Northman ( no, I'm never shuttuping about that). Just in time for Pakanafestarit .
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