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- James Alan Gardner [League Of Peoples 07] Radiant
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in their dreams. In the old days, a sun wheel or a great ball of hay had a similar celebration in November called Einheriar s day, where the
was torched and rolled down a hill to represent the great ball of fire, warriors of the tribe would wear masks and painted faces to imitate the
the sun. People gather around a bonfire that would burn through the Einheriar, the fallen warriors who had joined Odin in Valhalla.
entire night. The Church changed this day to St. John s day. The Church
allowed the bonfires to be lit, as long as they were not in honour of the Samhain and Walpurgisnacht, the night of the witches (which may
sun. But collecting herbs for potions was frowned upon. well have been originally dedicated to Freya) are nights when the
mysterious sides of life manifest themselves. The period between these
Althing (around August) is a time of great regional gatherings and fairs. two occasions is exactly six months. Both nights are ideal nights for
Social, legal and business matters are discussed and a Blot is performed. shamanic practice and divination.
This is the time to reap what one has sown.
Harvest or Autumnal Equinox happens on September 23rd. Day and
night are of equal length now. The next day will be shorter, and we are
Solstice past when no words could ever explain
Crimson summer sky Midsummer night
sundown has come bewitched by the light
trees cloaked in Shadows at solstice fires
what would I find beyond? the wheel burns bright
As I m watching, thinking, waiting for the night to fall Join the dance, celebrate the peak of life
could I only turn the time Cast away the reality that
could I stop this moment the fall has began.
Grey summer sky, Summer will pass
the trees swing softly but the sun shall return
come summer rain summer nights will be
and kiss my skin but how many more to see?
tears in my eyes mingle with the raindrops While I m watching, breathing
warm winds blow my face dry taken by the summer air
yet, still I cannot see The vision may still be
the moment s gone forever.
From the woods I hear my name
passions of summer time
I follow the whisper
enthralled by the magic
Tell me secrets
the life-blood of nature
but underneath the green moss
their traces disappeared
Oh, what I see, what I feel
Oh, could it be a memory?
or is it mere fantasy?
Hide away the pain,
THE BLOT The first thing you do is to perform a banishing. This can be done by
The religious rites performed in the Northern tradition to honour a drawing Thor s hammer in the air, facing all four directions, starting
God or Goddess, or to celebrate the seasons and a special occasion, were in the North. Then the ground, on which the ritual is performed, is
called Blot. As the name suggests, blood was often sacrificed at the Blot charged and made sacred with a poem, speech or song. At this point, the
in ancient times. Before the ceremony, cattle would be slaughtered and other participants may enter the charged ground and stand in a circle.
prepared for the feast after the Blot. The blood would be poured into a The intent of the rite is stated. Torches are lit, one placed in each of the
bowl and, during the Blot, sprinkled over images of the Gods and onto four directions dedicated to the guardians of that quarter. This is one
the ground. Blood is the life force. Since the dawn of time, blood has suggestion. A variation would be to place torches around the circle, one
been worshipped and sacrificed in ceremonies. It was quite common in for each deity called upon. Next, you give a speech to the deity that is to
ancient cultures to drink blood, often the blood of slain wild animals, be honoured or about the reason for celebrating this particular Blot. To
since it was often believed that the blood would give strength and read a bit from the Edda or a story from the myths is a good suggestion.
energy. Please note that the reader should not try this at home, as it can
lead to several interesting diseases. The mead, or other drink that you are using, is poured into the horn
and charged with divine power. All participants drink from the horn,
To give or to mix drops of one s own blood had a very strong symbolic toasting the deities or voicing their wishes. The horn is never drained.
meaning. An oath sworn by blood meant that the oath was to be taken The rest of the beverage in the horn is poured into the wooden blessing
very seriously. To sacrifice blood and staining the earth with this life- bowl. The sprig of evergreen is now dipped into the bowl and the
force symbolised the returning of life to Mother Earth, so that she could liquid is sprinkled onto the ritual ground, into the fire and around all
continue to bring forth life. The intent of the blood rituals was to show participants. Offerings like corn, bread, eggs or beer, can be given to the
respect to the Gods and Goddesses, the natural forces, to the community elements. Personal gifts, talismans and magical sigils can also be given to
and to ensure that life would continue. the forces or to a particular God or Goddess. Also herbs, powders, oil or
most powerful your own blood.
Our ancestors had a sacred area set aside for religious purposes. This
place was called the hov. The rites were usually conducted outdoors Magical practice is a part of Pagan religious rites. Depending on the
and the ceremony was led by the Godi and Gydja the priest and the nature of the rite, chants can be sung, the congregation can dance
priestess of the Northern tradition. Naturally, there are variations to a around the fire-place, a spell can be spoken and runes can be cast or
Blot. It can involve the whole community or just a single family, and the a full-fledged Seidr session performed. Or all this can be done after the
Blot can also be performed by a lone individual. actual Blot.
You ll need a sprig of evergreen, a drinking-horn, a wooden bowl, mead, At the end of the Blot, the contents of the blessing bowl are poured onto
ale or milk with honey (this was commonly given in Alve-Blots) and the the bare ground and its power is thus returned to nature. The Blot is
offerings to be given. The chosen items should be placed on a flat stone ended by announcing the end of the rite, facing the four directions in
or tree-stump in the forest, or laid on fur or a particular cloth that you turn, with the last one being the North. Be sure to wish the Gods, elves
brought along for the occasion. A fire can be made (check with the law and other forces farewell. A more simple variant would be to make the
first). sign of the hammer.
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