Hi there, I'm Wolfmond from Northern Germany. I'm interested in Scandinavian History, Nordic Myths and Runes, am (as many of you might are) a Fan of Danheim and his music, and am working with a free, unbound, eclectic mix of pagan rituals from a bunch of different heritages from Europe's North. I'm here to find a mindlike community, having a virtual gathering with all pagans from all over the world here. I'm curious how this community will grow and e-wolves, pardon me, meant: evolves and am proud to support the community with being here, sharing my thoughts and good vibes with you all. Greetings from the Northwest of Germany :)

Wolfmond

Some AI attempts at creating a Viking Greeland settlement and a young Norse woman doing a ritual overlooking the settlement.

A client broke the handle on my mora knife and I replaced it with a sheep(or pronghorn antelope?) tibia. Then made a backseam sheath from bison leather.
It became a altar/ceremonial piece because I messed up the balance when I did the handle. It came to me second-hand years ago, this is important in my view as I believe items gain spiritual 'weight' through meaningful use.

2025 Asatro Kalender.

Utforska det fornnordiska och hedniska arvet med vår Asatro Kalender 2025 som är Tors år! Denna unika kalender är designad för att ge en djupare förståelse för de traditioner och ritualer som präglade det fornnordiska livet, och är perfekt för alla som är intresserade av asatro och nordisk historia. Kalendern är utformad som en vanlig årskalender.

Innehåll:

Årets Blot:
Kalendern inkluderar alla viktiga blot som återfinns i källorna, såsom Vinternätter, Alvablot, Midvinterblotet (hedniska julen), Disablot och Segerblot. Varje månad ger en inblick i dessa högtider, deras betydelse och hur de firas.

Lunisolarkalendern:
Grunden för kalendern är självklar enligt vår moderna kalender men innehåller information om den hedniska lunisolarkalendern, t.ex. med startpunkter och slutpunkter för de gamla mån-månaderna vilket ger en autentisk och kulturellt relevant struktur för årets händelser.

Fornsvensk Bondekalender:
Få en inblick i den traditionella fornsvenska bondekalendern och dess praktiska tillämpningar, som hjälper till att förstå det agrara livet och säsongernas cykler.

Bondepraktikan: Kalendern innehåller även insikter från bondepraktikan, med tips och råd för att leva i harmoni med naturens rytmer.

Illustrationer:
Varje månad pryds av fantastiska fotografier som fångar den nordiska naturens skönhet och de olika säsongernas magi. Dessa bilder kompletterar texten och skapar en inspirerande visuell upplevelse.

Beställ den på:
https://asa-samfundet.se/produkt/asatro-kalender-2025/

I did my Samhain ritual as I always do and it’s dedicated to Cernunnos. I then went on a walk in the woods. The trail I walked is a favorite of mine. I wandered across two deer. One ran off but the young male just watched me. I felt as if Cernunnos was acknowledging my ritual and offering I made him. It was very moving for me. Odd because I’ve never seen a deer on my walks there before.

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.

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

Tiwaz (ᛏ) – The rune of Tyr, representing honor, justice, and the warrior’s path. For Valhalla, it’s the ultimate symbol of the noble fight, the bravery that leads a warrior to fall in battle with honor, securing their place in Odin’s Hall. The fallen heroes of Valhalla exemplify this courageous energy.

Algiz (ᛉ) – The protective rune, symbolizing divine protection and the sacred space of Valhalla. It guards the hall of the chosen warriors, where they are safe under the watch of the gods. In this bindrune, it represents that spiritual shield that keeps Valhalla as a sacred and protected place.

Ansuz (ᚨ) – The rune of Odin, symbolizing wisdom, communication, and divine inspiration. It ties the warriors to Odin’s wisdom and guidance, reminding us that Valhalla is not just a place of feasting and celebration but also of learning and spiritual growth, under the Allfather’s watchful eye.

This combination speaks to the honorable passage of a warrior—protected by divine forces, guided by Odin’s wisdom, and celebrated for their courage.

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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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A small ritual on one of our outside altars (I love bones and Dansk Mjød if you can't tell), officiating an oath ring for members to swear over in the sacred space. The knife was placed to represent us cutting and spilling blood, into a bowl that was filled with a strawberry mead, that the oath ring was dipped into and then laid upon the small rock cairn.