Some Heathens in the Low Countries, from Flanders to Friesland, have the custom of lighting three colored candles—black, red, and white—during rituals or as part of daily worship to bring luck. These colors are also used in decoration or as part of ritual dress codes and sacred spaces. Each color…
Modern Heathenry
Modranicht (Mother’s Night) Portrait Ornaments
On Mother’s Night or Modranicht we honor our maternal ancestral spirits, the women in our family trees, and really anyone who has nutured or been a mother figure to us in life. These little portrait ornaments are a very easy and inexpensive activity for kids of all ages to help…
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Osric’s Rede: Pitfalls of Henotheism
The greater Heathen revival like any similar religious phenomenon, has trends, and goes through different gyrations over time as it matures, and I want to talk about one of them in this post, that I have seen gaining traction lately. Henotheism. Henotheism is a religious belief system in which an…
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Draft Liturgical Calendar for 2025
This is the Ingvaeonic Society’s Draft Liturgical Calendar for 2025. It outlines the seasonal observances and month transitions based on the reconstructed Anglo-Saxon lunisolar calendar, incorporating a Thrilitha year for alignment with the solar cycle. This draft is intended for review and feedback as we align our practices with historical…
Gods & Wights
Thunor and the Great Wyrm
Once upon a time, the god of thunder, Thunor, walked among living men in the Low Countries, in an area now called the Veluwe. He was the protector of the simple folk and the enemy of all who wished to do evil. Many a time did Thunor face the winter…
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I’m Ready to talk about Fyrnsidu.
Some things that have occurred in the online Paganverse have led me to believe, I should address this. Let’s talk about Fyrnsidu. Origins of Fyrnsidu Fyrnsidu, which translates to “The Old Custom” in Old English, is a modern term coined to describe a particular reconstructed form of Anglo-Saxon Heathenship. To…
Modern Heathenry
Daunting, Not Impossible
In recent discussions within the heathen reconstructionist community, a recurring theme seems to be the assertion that we “just don’t know anything about these people or their beliefs.”
Language
The Old English Rune Poem: A Translation
Following is my translation of the Old English Rune poem.
Prayers and Liturgy
Andetnesblót Template
The Andetnesblót, held in November, is a modern Heathen festival rooted in the spirit of gratitude and remembrance, drawing inspiration from Bede’s historical account of the “month of conflagrations.” This event serves as a blót, or sacred offering, to give thanks for the year’s harvest and the abundance provided.
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Support Lifwrathu
Lifwrathu, the benevolent fund dedicated to the well-being of Ingvaeonic Society members struck by unforeseen disaster, needs your support. Our mission is clear: to protect lives when they need it most. By contributing to Lifwrathu, you become a vital part of a community that cares. Your donation ensures that we…
