I created a new video for contemplation and/or meditation using a version of Sigdrifa's prayer from the Poetic Edda. My goal is to create four videos, one for each season with a different version of the prayer. I hope you enjoy it. My channel is not monetized at this time, which I believe fulfills the requirement Wyrd Designs, the author of this version of the prayer, states on their Patheos post here. Please also check out their blog post offering free bookmarks with the prayer for U.S. veterans and active military members here.
Also, please bear with my audio skills as I'm still learning how to smoosh all the elements together in the different editing software I use.
Image credit: Fine Mayer, Pixabay . What is Binding Magic? Binding magic is used to stop someone from doing you or others harm. Since this is a debated subject, I will provide the following definitions of the word bind from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition: 1. To confine, restrain or restrict as is if with bonds. 2. To hamper free movement or natural action. 3. To exert a restraining or compelling effect. These definitions may induce a knee-jerk reaction, but bear with me. This form of magic is generally considered self-defense rather than attack. There are those who will disagree and believe that it hinders the free will of another. They might even invoke the harm none rule of Wicca. Others, including many Wiccans, will tell you that the ability to protect yourself is one of the most important magical concepts to be mastered. I personally consider self-defense important but will leave it up to the reader to decide whether to perform binding s...
The walnut tree has provided food and material used for healing since the Roman times. Its long association with witchcraft once made the tree an object of suspicion and fear. Modern witches, however, hold the tree sacred and use it in folk magic and herbal remedies following in the footsteps of their ancient counterparts. In much of Europe and Asia, the common walnut, also known as the English walnut, is widely cultivated for its delicious nuts. The most prevalent walnut trees in North America are the white or butternut walnut and the black walnut tree. Black Walnut. Credit: Jami Dwyer, Wikimedia Commons . Walnut Trees in Natural Medicine Besides being a favorite nut in baking recipes, the walnut itself contains the mineral manganese. Linda Rector Page, N.D., in Healthy Healing: A Guide to Self-Healing for Everyone relates that one of the many benefits of manganese is supporting the brain and nerve centers. It also helps eliminate fatigue and nervous conditions. The le...
Chaos magicians have a penchant for using sigils in their rites. Sigils are symbols used to create reality according to the will of the magician. Since symbols have resonated deeply with humanity for thousands of years, this is an especially powerful way to practice magic. Attributes of Chaos Magic Chaos Star, Credit Trish Deneen Unlike what the name implies, chaos magic is hardly chaotic. It can be, but the point is to be freed of cultural programming in order to bring about true change. In this sense, chaos is the cathartic element that pushes the magician past restrictive personal boundaries. Chaos magicians stay away from a dogmatic approach. Instead, they believe in embracing different belief systems as a means to an end. For instance, for one rite, they may immerse themselves in ceremonial magic techniques and for another may use a more nature-based ritual to achieve success in their work. A.O. Spare - Pioneer in Chaos Magic Austin Osman Spare, an early 20th century...
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