Believe it or not Brother, Odin has guided me to you. You and your teachings. I can see Odin speak through you. That is something to be celebrated. It is quite the honor. Thank you for providing your wisdom and knowledge to us!
I see it. A large hall with my brothers and sisters around me, all of our folk , drinking from curved horns, and telling tales of the Gods. You represent our folk very well , keep doing good work!
@@africanlatinochinaman6894 o African Latino Chinaman tell me from what great country do you come that America is a role play shithole and the Netherlands is a cum dump of Europe I guess that Germany is the aggressive flaw house and Belgium the alcoholic that Denmark is fake and Finland just the piss place with its lakes that the middle East is just a big sandbox and Austria is just some hills. (For everybody I may have offended I respect every country and don't really think this I'm sorry if I offended you.) O and for the record Holland is not even a country it is a part of the Netherlands.
"This bone is from a tomahawk steak I gave to Odin" is a sentence I never thought I'd ever hear back during my time as a Christian. I should also point out that this channel has been my biggest inspiration in my walk with the gods.
Hello, I’m new to deities. I grew up Christian but don’t practice that religion or any other currently. I hope to learn a lot from your channel to help me on my journey of finding my gods and or goddesses. Thank you for making these videos!
I'm new norse pagan and Gods guided me to you because they know you are going to do GREAT things for them (GODS) and us who want to follow this path. Hail Óđinn!
I have been conflicted for so long about how to "properly" set up my altar. I have sent myself into desparate panic about it several times until today. Today, it has snowed here in Texas. One of the only 2 times I have ever seen it snow in this part of Texas, and on the night before the new moon. I have recently been brought into the faith by the gods, and Skadi in particular, and today I could feel her presence and wanted once again to try to perfect my altar. As I sat, frustrated with myself, I was drawn to your channel and this video in particular. You have helped me so much today, and I know the gods have guided me here. Thank you for everything you do
The warm glow from the candle, your voice, the feeling of the moment from the offering, it’s like I am there with you feeling the love of the Gods flow through me, I am so grateful for your channel and all you do as I am starting my path towards Norse Paganism.
you probably get this a lot, but your channel here makes me so incredibly happy. you’re such a jolly guy and even though i didn’t start in this path initially, your cheeriness and helpful nature have been a great help in aiding me as i wander across practices. thank you, and i wish you all the best.
I’m fairly new to becoming an active pagan. I suppose I have been hesitant about “worshipping” the Gods. But I suppose this manner of offering or similar manners conducted outdoors could be used to contact with any spirit. I’ve been having issues with spirituality too. Coming from a belief that the world is black and white to accepting Animism it’s taking some time. I hope I can eventually connect with spirits. I purchased some votives to use as I cannot stand the odor of burning sage haha, and have really been dragging my feet on using those. I make artisan bread for a living, perhaps I should make some as an outdoors offering. Thanks for the video!
R Kos I’m not sure which Gods connect with me. I gravitate towards Thor, Odin and Freyja. But I can’t really say I’ve had any experiences yet with them. Not a big deal to me if I have to wait awhile. I’m a Pagan for my autonomy and for my perspective on the world. Not just the spiritual experience.
There's loads of herbs for cleansing and purification of a space. Try a different one. Edit: any bitter aromatic generally works. For consecration something a little sweet.
I'm not the only person with constant cat interruptions in my videos. lol Thank you for sharing this. I always leave my offerings in my yard. I have an ash tree that it special to me in my back yard. Often I will leave fruit of veggies that my children didn't quite finish. I am also very fond of burning incense for offerings. Good look with your Ostara gathering!
Pretty new to paganism and still doing a lot of exploration but I came across your videos recently and they are such a good, day to day, down to Earth example of bringing the gods into daily life! Thank you for everything that you have done to teach and share. I love learning more about the history and reality of this ancient way of being and you do such a great job with research. May the gods watch over you.
I currently started a journey to find my path here on earth. The videos that I have watch so far have been so intriguing. Everytime you have spoke to the gods I have gotten goosebumps all over. I feel like I belong here and that I'm ready to truly start my spiritual journey. Thank you!
May Bragi bless you in preparation for your gathering and I personally hope it goes really well. I only discovered your videos the other day and I was so glad to see such an honest, refreshing, and authentic approach to practical Norse paganism. Keep up the amazing work brother!
Im just starting off on this path and I swear every time I have a question or something Im curious about your videos pop up. They've been a huge help to me. Thank you!
Odin has been reaching out to me ,and my friend maid me realise, and now I am on his path and he has brought me to you're teachings,I am very greatful, thank you
Something i would recommend is cleansing your space each time you give an offering. Any energies that are unpleasant can be made neutral by the sage he burned in the video.
Lioness Dragon-Heart so in my experience, cleaning your space is quite a subjective opinion. My best friend and seasoned, respected, Wiccan practitioner cleanses her space be it with words or sage, but I myself like many educated I know prefer not to, as sometimes it’s the benevolent forces that can help us achieve what we want. For me personally, it’s more important to be respectful of the ancestors, spirits or Gods you summon into your home, and I find in return they respect me back. For beginners though, cleaning your space is a good way of just protecting yourself from more than you are capable of handling definitely :)
Looks like Berkano, Laguz and Jera. Growth, Renewal and Peace vibes. at least from what ive researched. interesting stuff! Im doing My first Blot this weekend with a friend. really looking forward to it! SKOL!
This may be from a year ago but this video was so helpful. Your offering and prayer at the end was both moving and so heartfelt. Thank you The Wisdom of Odin, this channel has been a wonderful discovery for me personally. So glad to be joining you all from Australia 👋 😀
Im from nothern germany, my family is christian on paper. I recently watched Vikings and i was... I felt like the gods spoke to me, i felt a deep connection to Frigg. I now learn a lot about norse paganism now. Its right for me - and while watching your Videos i feel like i have always been but never knew before that this has a name. I have altars since childhood, one for the sea and one for the woods. Its fascinating for me that I and also my parents have done a lot to connect with the gods without knowing them. I am a mother myself now and maybe thats because i am feeling so deeply connected with Frigg. Thank you for your work here, it makes me finding my way home
I really felt the ceremony. Gave me goosebumps and a really good feeling. And i am thankful for that and your wisdom. Hail to the gods. Hail Odin for his and your wisdom to let it become ours as well. Hail Freya for the love i felt.
I only just found your channel a few days ago, but I really appreciate how real you are. You don't take yourself too seriously, while sharing with us serious, sacred information. You've been a big help in re-invigorating my spiritual practice, and encouraging me to interact and communicate with my Gods. Thank you for sharing so much with us! Skål!
I found you while looking for beginning steps. In the beginning of the video when you said the alter being yours and about your journey, I looked over to my alter and had an overwhelming feeling out of nowhere. I had tears come to my eyes and felt something so surreal. Thank you for your teachings and bringing me closer to a faith I've always felt but am finally returning to. ❤
I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm a witch who is trying to work with deities of different pantheons, Skadi being one of the lesser-known deities, and this video is very helpful! I live in a house smack dab in the middle of a big city, so not much room for outdoor offerings or sacred spaces (less because of space and more because of possible theft). Thanks for the tips!
It was wonderful to see how you're actually make a sacrifice, how you're worship and talk to the Gods, follow the old way. Thank you brother! I actually think that Odin has guided me to you.
This was incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! It’s given me an idea on how to start my own. I won’t be there for the gathering this time but I hope to in the future. I know it will be amazing!
I have stumbled upon your videos while doing some research into Norse paganism for my own beliefs. I then have watched all your videos from the start to today, in fact I had just watched the last one to catch up the refreshed the page to find this new one. I want to thank you for putting out some great videos to inspire me and help me along the way of understanding my new religion, nay, my new way of life.
I am watching all your content, I also grew up in a Christian family. I have Scandinavian ancestry which has always been with me as I have recently discovered. Watching you has opened my eyes and spirit to Odin. Thank you brother for all your teachings…
Beautiful. It actually felt, as you were truly creating 'temenos' - that special place dedicated to deep interchange, with full trust, and without judgement. Great to be able to rediscover these old 'places' of reverence within us, be it dedicated to sth we believe, or, maybe, some day also to each other) Many blessings, so genuine, so true🎉
Your rituals/prayers are so beautiful! It's so touching that you share them. You inspired me to make an outdoor altar. I live in the north of Sweden, Gällivare, and it's beautiful nature and forests here.
I grew up in a christian household (and country) but I never felt connected to it. Recently I've found the existence of this religion and it spoke to me and I really think the Gods guided me to you. Seeing you speak to Bragi gave chills all over my body and I'll take that as a sign to continue my journey.
@@cwootwoot9025 yeah, I know here too. There are probably 50< religious houses in my city (including a cathedral, churches and several chapels). Catholic, evangelical, etc... They're really everywhere. Just from a kilometer radius from my house, (~0.62 miles) there's at least 5.
Thank you for this very useful video, Jacob! And for sharing your offering to Bragi with us. I thought that you and the rest of your viewers might find the type of offering I recently made to Freya interesting, so I figured I would share it here, as it may give them some ideas. Since I am a published author and also now studying calligraphy, I figured I would make a truly special offering for Freya: I wrote a short story entirely with the Elder Futhark runes, and I did it the way our ancestors used to have to do it, with a quill pen that I dipped in an inkwell and wrote on a piece of old-style parchment. The plot of the story symbolized in metaphor what I was asking from Freya. I gave a focused blessing on the parchment containing the story I wrote by hand in runic. I then folded it up, set it aflame by a lit candle on my altar, and let it burn to ashes in my cauldron. While it was burning I recited another blessing to Freya, letting her know that story and the creative energy that went into it was written for her alone and was now being consumed by the sacred flames and sent to Asgard in her honor. After the parchment burned to ashes, I dumped them out in a section right outside my house that has a patch of grass and lilac bushes, as it's the sole little chunk of nature that I have there (I live in a big city far from any woodlands).
I really enjoyed this video, especially the way you structured it and the sound of your voice talking through it all. Your voice is incredibly soothing and helps me focus on what I’m trying to learn from you. I have no real religion, but I have started to experiment with praying to and giving offerings to a few gods, goddesses, and spirits from all over and other beings I feel a connection to. I don’t know where I’m being pulled to, but I want to learn how to treat all great beings I may come across with respect and I hope this video helps me do that. Thank you for sharing your way with us so we can all learn and share together. It’s a lovely thing to see. :)
New Asatru here from Colorado. Just wanted to give you thanks! I've always been interested in Norse Paganism, even as a child growing up in a Baptist household as Mythology has always spoken to my soul. And I am so glad there is someone like you out there that is creating this content. It is super helpful to me as someone that is just starting their journey. Gods watch over you! Skål!
I recently found your channel and I appreciate you very much. Norse paths and runes showed themselves to me early in my Pagan spirituality and have remained a solid for me. Your home is also very calming to see I'm your videos, clean, organized and purposeful- qualities that make a home more livable as well as keep the soul and mind clear of physical and spiritual clutter.Thank you for sharing your wisdom on the Old Ways.
I asked Odin in my first attempt reaching out for guidance on learning to be a Norse Pagan. I am very glad that I was led to you as you have helped me understand that not everything has to be this way or that. As someone who used to be Christian you can understand why I may feel this way. Again I wanted to thank you for your videos and your teachings.
I'm so glad you talk about what you do to it after. I have asked so many people about what to do with my offerings after they have been used and so many people have treated it as taboo.
Thank you so much for this you present this knowledge in such a practical but respectful manner. For someone like I who does not have anyone to learn from physically these teachings are more precious than any mans weight is silver.
A truly great video. Some of us are fortunate enough to live close to nature with access to it and it's spiritual energies. For those who live in cities like you mentioned, it's as if they need to bring nature, the gods, and spirits into the home. Your speech will be great, just speak from the heart with the sincerity and eagerness you have in your videos, it's what makes you stand out from the crowd, you'll do great!
...As I was watching this, it started pouring rain outside of my home. I saw one of the brightest flashes of lightening and immediately after, the loudest thunder I've ever heard. I'm just a new learner of the Nordic teachings, but I instinctual got up from my chair, grabbed a square bottle from my room, and ran to my front door. I stood on my porch with the rain still coming down in sheets, and saw another flash off in the mountains and this LOUD, long rumble of thunder as I looked. I ran out into the rain and scooped up some of the running water into my bottle and corked it. I think I now possess the perfect spiritual object for my alter... I felt it was a storm lord finding me, watching this video, and sending me a sign... I grew up Christian and I've NEVER had an experience like that before.
Wow You are Awesome, Brother, I just found out about you and I've learned way more in less than an hour from you than from so many others. Thank you so much.
I'm a newcomer to Norse Paganism and I too believe the all the father has guided me to you I've learned alot frol watching your channel and will continue to watch and learn
Before i was a Norse pagan. ( Literally some days ago ) Odin really wanted me to follow your teachings. He told me to follow your teachings. And i do not regret that.
I've watched several of your videos already and I have learned so much from you. I am, what I refer myself as, a baby pagan. I've watched this video, made myself some personal notes. And in the end of the video when you were giving your offering, I felt a presence...a spirit of sorts on my right side. Touching my arm and tickling the side of my hair. I couldn't help but feel calm and at peace at the experience.
Something that you said that I liked is when you were talking about different placements of shrines and such, you mentioned that it is all apart of your own personal journey. I am very new to Norse paganism and I stumbled upon this gem. I think that for me, because I know this will be nothing short of an ordeal, I want to build my area myself. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that the act of building something for the gods to connect with them is, in and of itself, a sacrifice and an offering. Almost like saying: "this is me and what I have to offer" in a simple table or base.
What I did was take an offering sigils ashes, mixed with green candlewax and rub it onto the bottom of my dish. (I also cleansed the dish but that goes without saying) I then stated what place the dish was supposed to be in, and what it was for. I then placed the dish onto the area, and put the offering in the dish while saying " This food is meant specifically for the deity" in my case it was Apollo, "Apollo. I hope you like my offering! Thank you!" and went back to happily doing schoolwork. Offering things strangely makes me happy!
Thanks for the video. I make the offerings more or less like you and I dispose them in my garden, I place them among the plants so they remain undisturbed. Skål !
Thankyou so much. I am very very new to norse paganism but know of it for the longest time. I have learned more from 3 of your videos than the countless i have watched already from others. Keep up the amazing content and new subscriber here 😍
Watched before but watching again. I'd love to have a one on one conversation with you I know it's not easily attained. But you and two others are my guide in being a Norse Pagan. Been making progress since last we chat. Have a garden Freya has blessed.. but yes my main altar is in my room and I do my best to keep it separate. Anyway message me whenever thanks again for being a guru/guide
This is wonderful. I was just compelled to make an altar to Odin and Loki yesterday after we got some really bad news. I realized that I had both painted and dressed up as both of them years ago and that they've both been facets in my life.
Hello I know I'm really late but I'm a baby witch and I was searching how to do an offering and I saw this video! I really want to say thank you for this beautiful explanation, The last part was super pretty and really emotionnal i really hope you have a super good day.again thank you
hi just a couple of things, I am a norse pagan and the gods have guided me to your channel to learn and grow in my understanding and practice of this faith so thank you. I have just created my first sacred space and I did my best. hopefully Freyja, the goddess who has reached out to me the most, forgives me in my naivety. thank you again for doing what you are doing, and skal :)
Nice shrine bro. I made a few shrines for the gods of my own. I made them with my own hands. I do pyrography and i made a few works of art to connect to my gods. I like to keep the sacred works of art on my walls in my living room and in my bed room.
My alter is on top of my dresser. I don't really have a ton of space for my altar to have it's own table but one day I hope that I have the space to do so. Im actually thinking about making and engraving the table myself (the past few years I've been getting more and more into wood working). Sorry for the rambling lol I don't really have anyone to talk to about this and this channel just fills me with peace and hope 😊
Thank you for sharing all you do. I feel I was directed to you after a visit from a raven. I live in Ohio so they are something you don't see here alot. Your content is lovely like talking to an old friend while learning. I love how humble you are, you always instruct us to do our own research. Just wanted to say thanks
As a newcomer to this faith I want to thank you. This video was very informative. Could you perhaps do a video going more in depth on cleansing your space and the objects you will use in that space?
I'm still in the broom closet with VERY Christian parents so my alter basically consists of small things I think my Gods would like and a candle for each of them as well as an asigned necklace that is used as a pendulum. This was very helpful for me and gave me kind of like a base to start on and an idea for their future altars thank you so much
I just found your channel and this video and I am upset. How can such a good video have so little likes? My guy, you deserve so much more! I am relatively new to paganism, but I am starving for simplistic and great videos like this one. It's also really lovely to finally hear a males voice, since most videos covering this topic are made by females. You seem to be a really fine person. I will definitely stop by your channel next time!
I am glad you enjoy my videos! This page is only 9 months old, and it is seeing a lot of growth. I can only imagine what it will be like in a years time :)
Thanks for the wonderful tips of your video and I was planning to make an offering to Odin for wisdom guidance and Hodr for darkness protection since I often finish my work at late night and need Gods help for protection.
HI! I prayed to Freya today! It’s was really cool I offered her an apple Because some kids at school Have been bullying me so I seemed wisdom in how to go upon This.
That's what I like about you! Ya take it serious and have such a passion for it! Yet ya joke and have humor about it! I know many ppl who are like these die hard vikings who take everything DEAD SERIOUS
I think the gods directed me here. I’ve found it very challenging to worship and talk to the gods, so i’ve been unfortunately very slacking the past few months. I’ve found your channel and now i’m interested again in worshipping. Thank you for what you do, brother. May Odin watch over you.
Thank you for this! I’m new to this, was a former Wiccan then went to satanism and then recently I found this. Nothing has ever spoken more true to me and felt so right. I appreciate all the knowledge you share. I look forward to continue to learn from you and see where Odin takes me on this path of Norse Paganism
Love this vid, duder! I live in southwest va, and I’m surrounded by woods. Literally, the main road is right in front of my house and behind my house is miles and miles of woods. I’m building my alter soon and already have a place picked out. It’s basically a GIANT hole in the ground that you could probably fit a small house in, with a huge oak tree right in the corner of the hole. It’s quite beautiful actually. Cheers, man!
A rule of thumb I've gone by after reading it in so many places (felt right to me. My personal opinion), anyway 24 hrs or if you wouldn't eat/drink it, neither would they appreciate it. Just MHO. Love your videos & your openness. Extremely few show their actual veneration. Thank you. Makes me feel better about my own humble words instead of thinking I have to memorize fancy rhymes & sing song pleas.
Believe it or not Brother, Odin has guided me to you. You and your teachings. I can see Odin speak through you. That is something to be celebrated. It is quite the honor. Thank you for providing your wisdom and knowledge to us!
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@@heimdallsdaughter961 yes
@@BluntWizz lol here me out if Google with its AI programs and collective info was given a contiouness it would be God
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I see it. A large hall with my brothers and sisters around me, all of our folk , drinking from curved horns, and telling tales of the Gods. You represent our folk very well , keep doing good work!
I wonder how many demons he has in him
@@lieutenantdevinian4653 what?
@@africanlatinochinaman6894 o African Latino Chinaman tell me from what great country do you come that America is a role play shithole and the Netherlands is a cum dump of Europe I guess that Germany is the aggressive flaw house and Belgium the alcoholic that Denmark is fake and Finland just the piss place with its lakes that the middle East is just a big sandbox and Austria is just some hills. (For everybody I may have offended I respect every country and don't really think this I'm sorry if I offended you.) O and for the record Holland is not even a country it is a part of the Netherlands.
Folkism is racism
don't forget the non-binary people.
"This bone is from a tomahawk steak I gave to Odin" is a sentence I never thought I'd ever hear back during my time as a Christian.
I should also point out that this channel has been my biggest inspiration in my walk with the gods.
Hello, I’m new to deities. I grew up Christian but don’t practice that religion or any other currently. I hope to learn a lot from your channel to help me on my journey of finding my gods and or goddesses. Thank you for making these videos!
Same here
Same born into a mostly Christian family but I do not view the religion like they do just doesn't make any sense to me.
Same
I am in the same boat
its all the Same, Norse is Christ Negative, Odin himself is Tacicus, Obv smh, All Only Difference is Norse doesn't Lie, Its Physiology
I'm new norse pagan and Gods guided me to you because they know you are going to do GREAT things for them (GODS) and us who want to follow this path. Hail Óđinn!
Hail the Gods 🍻!
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I have been conflicted for so long about how to "properly" set up my altar. I have sent myself into desparate panic about it several times until today. Today, it has snowed here in Texas. One of the only 2 times I have ever seen it snow in this part of Texas, and on the night before the new moon. I have recently been brought into the faith by the gods, and Skadi in particular, and today I could feel her presence and wanted once again to try to perfect my altar. As I sat, frustrated with myself, I was drawn to your channel and this video in particular. You have helped me so much today, and I know the gods have guided me here. Thank you for everything you do
as a 15 year old trying to convert i feel like i was guided me to you thank you for all this information
The warm glow from the candle, your voice, the feeling of the moment from the offering, it’s like I am there with you feeling the love of the Gods flow through me, I am so grateful for your channel and all you do as I am starting my path towards Norse Paganism.
you probably get this a lot, but your channel here makes me so incredibly happy. you’re such a jolly guy and even though i didn’t start in this path initially, your cheeriness and helpful nature have been a great help in aiding me as i wander across practices. thank you, and i wish you all the best.
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad I have been able to help you on your journey!
Yes definitely! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m fairly new to becoming an active pagan. I suppose I have been hesitant about “worshipping” the Gods. But I suppose this manner of offering or similar manners conducted outdoors could be used to contact with any spirit. I’ve been having issues with spirituality too. Coming from a belief that the world is black and white to accepting Animism it’s taking some time. I hope I can eventually connect with spirits. I purchased some votives to use as I cannot stand the odor of burning sage haha, and have really been dragging my feet on using those. I make artisan bread for a living, perhaps I should make some as an outdoors offering. Thanks for the video!
How are you? You conect which Gods?
R Kos I’m not sure which Gods connect with me. I gravitate towards Thor, Odin and Freyja. But I can’t really say I’ve had any experiences yet with them. Not a big deal to me if I have to wait awhile. I’m a Pagan for my autonomy and for my perspective on the world. Not just the spiritual experience.
There's loads of herbs for cleansing and purification of a space. Try a different one.
Edit: any bitter aromatic generally works.
For consecration something a little sweet.
stoney renegade what is that supposed to mean?
I've been a bit hesetent to do certain things due to my mormon upbringing
I'm not the only person with constant cat interruptions in my videos. lol Thank you for sharing this. I always leave my offerings in my yard. I have an ash tree that it special to me in my back yard. Often I will leave fruit of veggies that my children didn't quite finish. I am also very fond of burning incense for offerings. Good look with your Ostara gathering!
Pretty new to paganism and still doing a lot of exploration but I came across your videos recently and they are such a good, day to day, down to Earth example of bringing the gods into daily life! Thank you for everything that you have done to teach and share. I love learning more about the history and reality of this ancient way of being and you do such a great job with research. May the gods watch over you.
Gods know I need this one! Its always so cold out haha
I currently started a journey to find my path here on earth. The videos that I have watch so far have been so intriguing. Everytime you have spoke to the gods I have gotten goosebumps all over. I feel like I belong here and that I'm ready to truly start my spiritual journey.
Thank you!
May Bragi bless you in preparation for your gathering and I personally hope it goes really well. I only discovered your videos the other day and I was so glad to see such an honest, refreshing, and authentic approach to practical Norse paganism. Keep up the amazing work brother!
Im just starting off on this path and I swear every time I have a question or something Im curious about your videos pop up. They've been a huge help to me. Thank you!
"I can hide it from my mother." That sounds like me.
Odin has been reaching out to me ,and my friend maid me realise, and now I am on his path and he has brought me to you're teachings,I am very greatful, thank you
Something i would recommend is cleansing your space each time you give an offering. Any energies that are unpleasant can be made neutral by the sage he burned in the video.
Lioness Dragon-Heart so in my experience, cleaning your space is quite a subjective opinion. My best friend and seasoned, respected, Wiccan practitioner cleanses her space be it with words or sage, but I myself like many educated I know prefer not to, as sometimes it’s the benevolent forces that can help us achieve what we want. For me personally, it’s more important to be respectful of the ancestors, spirits or Gods you summon into your home, and I find in return they respect me back. For beginners though, cleaning your space is a good way of just protecting yourself from more than you are capable of handling definitely :)
Please remember to get ethically sourced sage and Palo santo to prevent native cultures from having limited access to their sacred tools
@@itsbread777 it's called mugwort
When u were making ur offering I had chills going up my arms it was so beautiful
I’d love to know (can’t quite see) exactly which runes it is that stayed behind
Looks like Berkano, Laguz and Jera. Growth, Renewal and Peace vibes. at least from what ive researched. interesting stuff! Im doing My first Blot this weekend with a friend. really looking forward to it! SKOL!
Ehwaz not Laguz maybe but either way!
This may be from a year ago but this video was so helpful. Your offering and prayer at the end was both moving and so heartfelt. Thank you The Wisdom of Odin, this channel has been a wonderful discovery for me personally. So glad to be joining you all from Australia 👋 😀
Glad it was helpful!
Im from nothern germany, my family is christian on paper. I recently watched Vikings and i was... I felt like the gods spoke to me, i felt a deep connection to Frigg. I now learn a lot about norse paganism now. Its right for me - and while watching your Videos i feel like i have always been but never knew before that this has a name. I have altars since childhood, one for the sea and one for the woods. Its fascinating for me that I and also my parents have done a lot to connect with the gods without knowing them. I am a mother myself now and maybe thats because i am feeling so deeply connected with Frigg. Thank you for your work here, it makes me finding my way home
I really felt the ceremony.
Gave me goosebumps and a really good feeling.
And i am thankful for that and your wisdom.
Hail to the gods.
Hail Odin for his and your wisdom to let it become ours as well.
Hail Freya for the love i felt.
I only just found your channel a few days ago, but I really appreciate how real you are. You don't take yourself too seriously, while sharing with us serious, sacred information. You've been a big help in re-invigorating my spiritual practice, and encouraging me to interact and communicate with my Gods. Thank you for sharing so much with us! Skål!
I found you while looking for beginning steps. In the beginning of the video when you said the alter being yours and about your journey, I looked over to my alter and had an overwhelming feeling out of nowhere. I had tears come to my eyes and felt something so surreal. Thank you for your teachings and bringing me closer to a faith I've always felt but am finally returning to. ❤
I'm so glad I found your channel! I'm a witch who is trying to work with deities of different pantheons, Skadi being one of the lesser-known deities, and this video is very helpful! I live in a house smack dab in the middle of a big city, so not much room for outdoor offerings or sacred spaces (less because of space and more because of possible theft). Thanks for the tips!
It was wonderful to see how you're actually make a sacrifice, how you're worship and talk to the Gods, follow the old way. Thank you brother!
I actually think that Odin has guided me to you.
This was incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! It’s given me an idea on how to start my own. I won’t be there for the gathering this time but I hope to in the future. I know it will be amazing!
I have stumbled upon your videos while doing some research into Norse paganism for my own beliefs. I then have watched all your videos from the start to today, in fact I had just watched the last one to catch up the refreshed the page to find this new one. I want to thank you for putting out some great videos to inspire me and help me along the way of understanding my new religion, nay, my new way of life.
Thank you for taking the time to watch all of my videos, and I am beyond glad to hear that I’ve been able to help you along your journey!
I am watching all your content, I also grew up in a Christian family. I have Scandinavian ancestry which has always been with me as I have recently discovered. Watching you has opened my eyes and spirit to Odin. Thank you brother for all your teachings…
Beautiful. It actually felt, as you were truly creating 'temenos' - that special place dedicated to deep interchange, with full trust, and without judgement. Great to be able to rediscover these old 'places' of reverence within us, be it dedicated to sth we believe, or, maybe, some day also to each other) Many blessings, so genuine, so true🎉
Your rituals/prayers are so beautiful! It's so touching that you share them. You inspired me to make an outdoor altar. I live in the north of Sweden, Gällivare, and it's beautiful nature and forests here.
Thank you for sharing something so personal and powerful with us.
I just gave my first offering to the all father Odin, after I got a strange feeling of power and goodness.
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@@lieutenantdevinian4653 You have too much time being a missionary on UA-cam.
Did you shiver?
I grew up in a christian household (and country) but I never felt connected to it. Recently I've found the existence of this religion and it spoke to me and I really think the Gods guided me to you. Seeing you speak to Bragi gave chills all over my body and I'll take that as a sign to continue my journey.
I have a question. What country you grew up in?
@@cwootwoot9025 Portugal
@@bstsubasa oh OK, I live in Poland and there are churches EVERYWHERE
@@cwootwoot9025 yeah, I know here too. There are probably 50< religious houses in my city (including a cathedral, churches and several chapels). Catholic, evangelical, etc...
They're really everywhere. Just from a kilometer radius from my house, (~0.62 miles) there's at least 5.
Thank you for this very useful video, Jacob! And for sharing your offering to Bragi with us.
I thought that you and the rest of your viewers might find the type of offering I recently made to Freya interesting, so I figured I would share it here, as it may give them some ideas. Since I am a published author and also now studying calligraphy, I figured I would make a truly special offering for Freya: I wrote a short story entirely with the Elder Futhark runes, and I did it the way our ancestors used to have to do it, with a quill pen that I dipped in an inkwell and wrote on a piece of old-style parchment. The plot of the story symbolized in metaphor what I was asking from Freya. I gave a focused blessing on the parchment containing the story I wrote by hand in runic. I then folded it up, set it aflame by a lit candle on my altar, and let it burn to ashes in my cauldron. While it was burning I recited another blessing to Freya, letting her know that story and the creative energy that went into it was written for her alone and was now being consumed by the sacred flames and sent to Asgard in her honor. After the parchment burned to ashes, I dumped them out in a section right outside my house that has a patch of grass and lilac bushes, as it's the sole little chunk of nature that I have there (I live in a big city far from any woodlands).
The way the candle flickers as you end your speech to Bragi! You can feel his presence even in a video!
I really enjoyed this video, especially the way you structured it and the sound of your voice talking through it all. Your voice is incredibly soothing and helps me focus on what I’m trying to learn from you.
I have no real religion, but I have started to experiment with praying to and giving offerings to a few gods, goddesses, and spirits from all over and other beings I feel a connection to. I don’t know where I’m being pulled to, but I want to learn how to treat all great beings I may come across with respect and I hope this video helps me do that.
Thank you for sharing your way with us so we can all learn and share together. It’s a lovely thing to see. :)
What a beautiful prayer, you're connection to the Gods is tangible and electric. Cheers to you!
New Asatru here from Colorado. Just wanted to give you thanks! I've always been interested in Norse Paganism, even as a child growing up in a Baptist household as Mythology has always spoken to my soul. And I am so glad there is someone like you out there that is creating this content. It is super helpful to me as someone that is just starting their journey. Gods watch over you! Skål!
I’m a new follower and you where the first video to call to me and already has helped so much.
I recently found your channel and I appreciate you very much. Norse paths and runes showed themselves to me early in my Pagan spirituality and have remained a solid for me. Your home is also very calming to see I'm your videos, clean, organized and purposeful- qualities that make a home more livable as well as keep the soul and mind clear of physical and spiritual clutter.Thank you for sharing your wisdom on the Old Ways.
I asked Odin in my first attempt reaching out for guidance on learning to be a Norse Pagan. I am very glad that I was led to you as you have helped me understand that not everything has to be this way or that. As someone who used to be Christian you can understand why I may feel this way. Again I wanted to thank you for your videos and your teachings.
I'm so glad you talk about what you do to it after. I have asked so many people about what to do with my offerings after they have been used and so many people have treated it as taboo.
Thank you so much for this you present this knowledge in such a practical but respectful manner. For someone like I who does not have anyone to learn from physically these teachings are more precious than any mans weight is silver.
Thank the gods for your videos. Any time I've had a question I've found the answers I'm looking for on your channel.
A truly great video. Some of us are fortunate enough to live close to nature with access to it and it's spiritual energies. For those who live in cities like you mentioned, it's as if they need to bring nature, the gods, and spirits into the home. Your speech will be great, just speak from the heart with the sincerity and eagerness you have in your videos, it's what makes you stand out from the crowd, you'll do great!
...As I was watching this, it started pouring rain outside of my home. I saw one of the brightest flashes of lightening and immediately after, the loudest thunder I've ever heard. I'm just a new learner of the Nordic teachings, but I instinctual got up from my chair, grabbed a square bottle from my room, and ran to my front door. I stood on my porch with the rain still coming down in sheets, and saw another flash off in the mountains and this LOUD, long rumble of thunder as I looked. I ran out into the rain and scooped up some of the running water into my bottle and corked it. I think I now possess the perfect spiritual object for my alter... I felt it was a storm lord finding me, watching this video, and sending me a sign... I grew up Christian and I've NEVER had an experience like that before.
Wow You are Awesome, Brother, I just found out about you and I've learned way more in less than an hour from you than from so many others. Thank you so much.
Very informational for all out here who are looking for somebody with experience to share that knowledge. Thank you brother.
I'm a newcomer to Norse Paganism and I too believe the all the father has guided me to you I've learned alot frol watching your channel and will continue to watch and learn
I feel like the gods guided me to your Channel, thank you for your wisdom brother, this has helped me so much
i am not in this religion but its so beautiful and powerful seeing you do the offering!! believer of the old way!! thank you for the video
Wow you made me cry it was like seeing a little boy talking to his dad
11:34 where you had the pipe and book was funny. Lol. I like how you throw in a little comedy here and there. Ha ha ha...
Before i was a Norse pagan. ( Literally some days ago ) Odin really wanted me to follow your teachings. He told me to follow your teachings. And i do not regret that.
Thank you for sharing something so personal. May the gods keep you.
Its just useless me telling u this but...
@@lieutenantdevinian4653 People like you ruin the image of Christian's all around the world
I've watched several of your videos already and I have learned so much from you. I am, what I refer myself as, a baby pagan. I've watched this video, made myself some personal notes. And in the end of the video when you were giving your offering, I felt a presence...a spirit of sorts on my right side. Touching my arm and tickling the side of my hair. I couldn't help but feel calm and at peace at the experience.
Something that you said that I liked is when you were talking about different placements of shrines and such, you mentioned that it is all apart of your own personal journey. I am very new to Norse paganism and I stumbled upon this gem. I think that for me, because I know this will be nothing short of an ordeal, I want to build my area myself. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that the act of building something for the gods to connect with them is, in and of itself, a sacrifice and an offering. Almost like saying: "this is me and what I have to offer" in a simple table or base.
you are 100% correct!
Just passing by, I like learning about different things.
Been learning more about loki here as of late ^-^
The summoning of Braggi literally sent chills down my spine!
What I did was take an offering sigils ashes, mixed with green candlewax and rub it onto the bottom of my dish. (I also cleansed the dish but that goes without saying) I then stated what place the dish was supposed to be in, and what it was for. I then placed the dish onto the area, and put the offering in the dish while saying " This food is meant specifically for the deity" in my case it was Apollo, "Apollo. I hope you like my offering! Thank you!" and went back to happily doing schoolwork. Offering things strangely makes me happy!
“Then I have a rock” I laughed way to hard🤣🤣🤣 but in all seriousness thank you for making this video it was very informative
Thank you for making this simple for a beginner like me.
Thanks for the video. I make the offerings more or less like you and I dispose them in my garden, I place them among the plants so they remain undisturbed. Skål !
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Thankyou so much. I am very very new to norse paganism but know of it for the longest time.
I have learned more from 3 of your videos than the countless i have watched already from others.
Keep up the amazing content and new subscriber here 😍
Watched before but watching again. I'd love to have a one on one conversation with you I know it's not easily attained. But you and two others are my guide in being a Norse Pagan. Been making progress since last we chat. Have a garden Freya has blessed.. but yes my main altar is in my room and I do my best to keep it separate. Anyway message me whenever thanks again for being a guru/guide
Have you messaged me on Instagram or emailed me?
This is wonderful. I was just compelled to make an altar to Odin and Loki yesterday after we got some really bad news. I realized that I had both painted and dressed up as both of them years ago and that they've both been facets in my life.
Hello I know I'm really late but I'm a baby witch and I was searching how to do an offering and I saw this video! I really want to say thank you for this beautiful explanation, The last part was super pretty and really emotionnal i really hope you have a super good day.again thank you
It's great to hear and see how you conduct ritual in your home and I appreciate the simplicity of your home rituals!
hi just a couple of things, I am a norse pagan and the gods have guided me to your channel to learn and grow in my understanding and practice of this faith so thank you. I have just created my first sacred space and I did my best. hopefully Freyja, the goddess who has reached out to me the most, forgives me in my naivety. thank you again for doing what you are doing, and skal :)
Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom
Nice shrine bro.
I made a few shrines for the gods of my own.
I made them with my own hands.
I do pyrography and i made a few works of art to connect to my gods.
I like to keep the sacred works of art on my walls in my living room and in my bed room.
There is something strangely inviting and soothing about your voice
Thank you for the inspection brother skäl 🍻
I loved your prayer, it was really beautiful. I'm sure your gathering went well.
Great channel and videos friend. Fellow Norse Pagan here. It's always nice to see/hear that there is a community, we are not alone.
Ive been look for a video like this thank you so much
My alter is on top of my dresser. I don't really have a ton of space for my altar to have it's own table but one day I hope that I have the space to do so. Im actually thinking about making and engraving the table myself (the past few years I've been getting more and more into wood working). Sorry for the rambling lol I don't really have anyone to talk to about this and this channel just fills me with peace and hope 😊
My runes have moved around before as well. It's very interesting, it's also reallly nice to know the Gods are always amoung us
Thank you for sharing all you do. I feel I was directed to you after a visit from a raven. I live in Ohio so they are something you don't see here alot. Your content is lovely like talking to an old friend while learning. I love how humble you are, you always instruct us to do our own research. Just wanted to say thanks
Thank you my friend 🙂👍
Thanks for showing how to pray too
My pleasure!!
As a newcomer to this faith I want to thank you. This video was very informative. Could you perhaps do a video going more in depth on cleansing your space and the objects you will use in that space?
I'm still in the broom closet with VERY Christian parents so my alter basically consists of small things I think my Gods would like and a candle for each of them as well as an asigned necklace that is used as a pendulum. This was very helpful for me and gave me kind of like a base to start on and an idea for their future altars thank you so much
I just found your channel and this video and I am upset.
How can such a good video have so little likes? My guy, you deserve so much more! I am relatively new to paganism, but I am starving for simplistic and great videos like this one. It's also really lovely to finally hear a males voice, since most videos covering this topic are made by females. You seem to be a really fine person. I will definitely stop by your channel next time!
I am glad you enjoy my videos! This page is only 9 months old, and it is seeing a lot of growth. I can only imagine what it will be like in a years time :)
@@TheWisdomOfOdin Persevere, my brother! Remember the hero's or heroine's path is neither quick nor easy. Good mead takes time to ferment!
Thank you for this: you speak to the gods and spirits with such respect and love it made me tear up thank you brother.
Thanks for the wonderful tips of your video and I was planning to make an offering to Odin for wisdom guidance and Hodr for darkness protection since I often finish my work at late night and need Gods help for protection.
Very Useful Information brother. Thank you, Skal
I live your videos. Super informative yet humble
thank you for this... I was wondering if i was on the right track. And it apears that I am.
HI! I prayed to Freya today! It’s was really cool I offered her an apple
Because some kids at school
Have been bullying me so I seemed wisdom in how to go upon
This.
Loved this. Really approachable, fun, and easy to follow, but tons of useful information. Great job.
That's what I like about you! Ya take it serious and have such a passion for it! Yet ya joke and have humor about it! I know many ppl who are like these die hard vikings who take everything DEAD SERIOUS
I think the gods directed me here. I’ve found it very challenging to worship and talk to the gods, so i’ve been unfortunately very slacking the past few months. I’ve found your channel and now i’m interested again in worshipping. Thank you for what you do, brother. May Odin watch over you.
Thank you for this! I’m new to this, was a former Wiccan then went to satanism and then recently I found this. Nothing has ever spoken more true to me and felt so right. I appreciate all the knowledge you share. I look forward to continue to learn from you and see where Odin takes me on this path of Norse Paganism
You sound confused.
Love this vid, duder! I live in southwest va, and I’m surrounded by woods. Literally, the main road is right in front of my house and behind my house is miles and miles of woods. I’m building my alter soon and already have a place picked out. It’s basically a GIANT hole in the ground that you could probably fit a small house in, with a huge oak tree right in the corner of the hole. It’s quite beautiful actually. Cheers, man!
Thanks for this video. Very poetic at the end
Poetic not that
A rule of thumb I've gone by after reading it in so many places (felt right to me. My personal opinion), anyway 24 hrs or if you wouldn't eat/drink it, neither would they appreciate it.
Just MHO.
Love your videos & your openness. Extremely few show their actual veneration. Thank you. Makes me feel better about my own humble words instead of thinking I have to memorize fancy rhymes & sing song pleas.