About the upcoming Disablót. The Disablót is one of the most famous blót´s, and like the Midvinter blót/yule one of the most misunderstood blót´s. The Disablót did not take place at the beginning of February, but at the third month called Göja/Göje (today between around the end of February and mid-March). It was when the Swedes were Christianized that the Disting/Disablót was moved to the Christian holiday of the Candle Mass, which is at the beginning of February (today on February 2) and even today Disting market is organized. Disting/Disablót is mentioned by Adam of Bremen, according to him, this simply takes place in Old Uppsala in the month of Göje after the vernal equinox and all inhabitants of Svitjod (Sweden) had to participate, if they did not want to participate they had to pay a fine. The disablót is deeply rooted in the veneration of the Disir´s – a group of powerful female forces closely associated with destiny, fertility, protection, and the general well-being of the family and community. The Disir´s are central figures in the Asatru, they are linked to the Nornirs who determine our destinies but also to the fylgior´s, thus the Disir´s are revered in part as ancestral guardians who exert a profound influence over our lives. They watch over their kin, guarantee prosperity, offer protection and guidance through both everyday and spiritual challenges. But the disir´s are also associated with the Valkyries and the Vanadis Freya. The Disablót falls on the first full moon before the Victory Blót and lasts for one day/night. If you want to use the disting-rule, the Disablót is the third full moon after the first new moon after the winter solstice. The disting occurs every nine years with the same calculation. Every nine years the Disting was held. The event lasted for 9 nights, a market was organised, horse races, parties and, of course, the usual blót, etc. The market survived Christianisation and is still organised today, but around a Christian holiday. In the Icelandic sources it is mentioned that the Disablót was performed in connection with the holiday of Winter Nights, this is probably the Icelanders’ and Norwegians’ time for the Disablót while the Swedes held it in the spring. Find out more about the historical 5 blóts, when they are according to the pre-christian heathen lunasolar calendar, why we celebrate these blóts: https://asa-samfundet.se/en/holidays/

Today is the last day of the pre-Christian Yule (Jul), I hope everyone had great celebrations!

Tomorrow is hokunótt and is the start of the pre-christian Yule! We would like to take the opportunity to thank you all and wish you a God Jul and a fantastic midwinter blót. Hail Freyr! Hail Jolnir! 🇸🇪 https://asa-samfundet.se 🇬🇧 https://asa-samfundet.se/en/

This is a repost as we get closer...... Some history on the changing or standardizing of the Yule celebration. Hákon the Good (c. 920–961) was the son of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway, and was raised in England, where he converted to Christianity. When he became king of Norway, he sought to convert his people to Christianity as well, but this was met with resistance from the pagan Norse population. He worked to integrate Christian practices with traditional Norse customs to avoid conflict, which is where the idea of "moving" or adjusting the timing of Yule might come into play. Hákon the Good is known to have issued laws that required the Christian observance of certain Christian holidays, while also allowing Norse traditions to continue, including aspects of the Yule festival. One of his key moves was to decree that the feast of Yule should be celebrated at the same time as the Christian holiday of Christmas, which was closely tied to the Winter Solstice. This alignment helped to ease the transition for the Norse people, as they could continue celebrating at the same time as they had before, but now under a Christian framework. In this sense, while Hákon the Good didn't technically "move" the date of Yule (which already had Solstice associations), he helped standardize the timing of the celebration with the Christian observance of Christmas. His efforts contributed to the Christianization of the Yule festival, making it more in line with Christian customs while preserving key elements of the older pagan tradition. Dr. Andreas Nordberg: “The pre-Christian Yule feast occurs at the first full moon after the first new moon following the winter solstice, while the disting took place at the third full moon according to the same method of calculation.” (Jul, disting och förkyrklig tideräkning Kalendrar och kalendariska riter i det förkristna Norden Uppsala 2006, P.4)

Yule Cookies 2024

The 13th night of Yule is your night complete freedom—freedom for yourself. Don’t forget this, and use it to your benefit. It’s said that on this night, the most impossible, extraordinary, and incredible things can come true. Even those things you couldn’t have dreamed of, or perhaps feared to think about. But maybe this year, on the 13th night, they’ll actually happen. Ksenia Menshikova

The 12 Days of Yule represent a period of complete freedom, magic, and reflection on the past year. These days begin and end at different times for each of us. Some may find this cycle nearing its end, while others are still journeying through it. Yet, during this timeless phase, we all connect with a shared myth, revisiting the past to gather our results and glimpsing the future through the Yule prophecy to shape our plans. The 13th, enchanted night of Yule is fast approaching. This night will form a bridge to guide us through the dark period. Walk with courage across this bridge, so that by Imbolc, you emerge transformed, with a clear sense of direction and a solid inner understanding of the purpose behind it all. When this significant night arrives, burn your Yule log and keep the ashes. Reflect on your achievements and consider your plans moving forward. Ask yourself the essential question: how do you wish to shape your reality in 2025? May your dreams and intentions find their strength in this time! We wish you clarity, inspiration, and magic as you move toward your true reality. May your plans unfold, your strength grow, and your inner flame continue to burn bright! Sincerely, The Menshikova School

Made a friend a witch’s ball for Yule and some unexpected Rune magick happened while I made it. I have a video of the making of it on my YouTube. https://youtu.be/uNxLaOXpuXQ?si=ZcncEF2gBL-l0HGS