Ryan Smith

Today on the podcast, Siri is in conversation with Ryan Smith, author of The Way of Fire &amp; Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism, and Spinning Wyrd: Exploring the Nordic Mysteries. Expanding on the progressive ideas and practices in The Way of Fire and Ice, this next-step book teaches you how to tap into the forces of the Nordic cosmos. The greatest of these forces is wyrd, the symphony of life cocreated by all beings, from the humblest plants to the mightiest gods.  You can purchase Ryan's books (as well as many others) at Siri's Bookshop.org Affiliate Shopfront: https://bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/heathensjourneypod Sign up for Troll-Brev: troll-brev.ghost.io  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Today on the podcast, Siri is in conversation with Ryan Smith, author of The Way of Fire &amp; Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism, and Spinning Wyrd: Exploring the Nordic Mysteries. Expanding on the progressive ideas and practices in The Way of Fire and Ice, this next-step book teaches you how to tap into the forces of the Nordic cosmos. The greatest of these forces is wyrd, the symphony of life cocreated by all beings, from the humblest plants to the mightiest gods. You can purchase Ryan's books (as well as many others) at Siri's <a href="http://Bookshop.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> Affiliate Shopfront: <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff</a> Support the podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/heathensjourneypod" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/heathensjourneypod</a> Sign up for Troll-Brev: <a href="https://troll-brev.ghost.io" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">troll-brev.ghost.io</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

S2 E7: Spinning Wyrd with Ryan Smith

I am honored to have Tomás Prower as a guest on the podcast this week. When I started planning this season, I knew that I wanted to bring Tomás on. Tomás Prower is a graduate of the University of California: Santa Barbara with degrees in Global Socioeconomics and Latin American Studies. With fluency in English, French, and Spanish, he has worked for the French Government as a cultural liaison throughout South America with extended assignments in Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, and the Amazon jungle. Since then, he has been the External Relations Director for the American Red Cross of Nevada, LGBT+ Programs Director for entertainment productions in Los Angeles, and a licensed mortuary professional in California and Nevada. Currently, Tomás resides in Palm Springs, California, as the Director of Communications for the LGBTQ+ Center of the Coachella Valley.  Link to the LGBTQ+ Center of the Coachella Valley Antiracist Heathenry Resources Support the podcast on Patreon  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

I am honored to have Tomás Prower as a guest on the podcast this week. When I started planning this season, I knew that I wanted to bring Tomás on. Tomás Prower is a graduate of the University of California: Santa Barbara with degrees in Global Socioeconomics and Latin American Studies. With fluency in English, French, and Spanish, he has worked for the French Government as a cultural liaison throughout South America with extended assignments in Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, and the Amazon jungle. Since then, he has been the External Relations Director for the American Red Cross of Nevada, LGBT+ Programs Director for entertainment productions in Los Angeles, and a licensed mortuary professional in California and Nevada. Currently, Tomás resides in Palm Springs, California, as the Director of Communications for the LGBTQ+ Center of the Coachella Valley. <a href="https://thecentercv.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Link to the LGBTQ+ Center of the Coachella Valley</a> <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/antiracistheathenry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antiracist Heathenry Resources</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/heathensjourneypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the podcast on Patreon</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

S2 E6: Death and activism with Tomás Prower

In an episode that I didn't plan I swear, Siri discusses harvest festivals and the rune Jera. To Siri, Jera is not just about the year, but it is related to earth itself. This is a rune of appreciation of the gifts of nature, as well as of cultivation. The shape of the rune - two v’s turned on their side and intertwining - speaks to me of cycles. This episode happens to come out on Mabon, and so of course Siri discusses harvest festivals and the deity Freyr. ** Buy "Lessons from the Empress: A tarot workbook for self-care and creative expression" Support the podcast on Patreon--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

In an episode that I didn't plan I swear, Siri discusses harvest festivals and the rune Jera. To Siri, Jera is not just about the year, but it is related to earth itself. This is a rune of appreciation of the gifts of nature, as well as of cultivation. The shape of the rune - two v’s turned on their side and intertwining - speaks to me of cycles. This episode happens to come out on Mabon, and so of course Siri discusses harvest festivals and the deity Freyr. ** <a href="https://www.bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy "Lessons from the Empress: A tarot workbook for self-care and creative expression"</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/heathensjourneypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the podcast on Patreon</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

S2 E5: Jera: Harvesting for the future, and fallow years of rest

Isa represents Ice: That which is frozen. It is a barrier. It is water that has become so still, it has been made solid. Ice is one of the elements that signaled the birth of our world. "Ice is hard and without motion. It constrains the movement of waters, but those who try to walk on it may find themselves moving out of control." - Diana Paxson, "Taking Up The Runes."  Resources:  National Geographic video on singing ice Jonna Jinton's Atmospheric video of singing ice sounds Information About Lessons From The Empress Support me on Patreon  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Isa represents Ice: That which is frozen. It is a barrier. It is water that has become so still, it has been made solid. Ice is one of the elements that signaled the birth of our world. "Ice is hard and without motion. It constrains the movement of waters, but those who try to walk on it may find themselves moving out of control." - Diana Paxson, "Taking Up The Runes." Resources:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3O9vNi-dkA&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Geographic video on singing ice</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd-CwJa1SHE&amp;t=172s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonna Jinton's Atmospheric video of singing ice sounds</a> <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/lessons-from-the-empress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Information About Lessons From The Empress</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/heathensjourneypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support me on Patreon</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

S2 E4: Isa: frozen memory and sacred pause

After the storm, we must rebuild. After Hagalaz comes Nauthiz. In this episode, Siri explores the ways that the Nauthiz rune reveals what is truly necessary in our lives. Nauthiz, need-fire, rune of potential and action and making choices to get ourselves out of the direst of circumstances. Here is a YouTube video I found that provides a really nice view on making needfire for yourself. Just be careful! Preorder Lessons from the Empress Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Fill out the sponsor interest form.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

After the storm, we must rebuild. After Hagalaz comes Nauthiz. In this episode, Siri explores the ways that the Nauthiz rune reveals what is truly necessary in our lives. Nauthiz, need-fire, rune of potential and action and making choices to get ourselves out of the direst of circumstances. <a href="https://youtu.be/bvStyPYOL6g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here is a YouTube video I found</a> that provides a really nice view on making needfire for yourself. Just be careful! <a href="https://www.bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preorder Lessons from the Empress</a> Interested in sponsoring the podcast? <a href="https://forms.gle/fehEahw4xTXEJ4wD7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill out the sponsor interest form.</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

S2 E2: Nauthiz: the fire of need

Welcome back to the Heathen’s Journey Podcast! Siri took some time off to recalibrate and think through the direction of the podcast. We’re back now, in seasons! Each season we will be focusing on a major theme within heathenry and the runes. This season, we’re covering the second aett of the Elder Futhark through the lens of an Underworld Journey. In this opening episode, Siri covers Hel, Hagalaz, and the Underworld. Browse the new Heathen's Journey Website: heathensjourneypod.com Support the Podcast: patreon.com/heathensjourneypod Preorder "Lessons from the Empress" and buy suggested reading here: https://bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Welcome back to the Heathen’s Journey Podcast! Siri took some time off to recalibrate and think through the direction of the podcast. We’re back now, in seasons! Each season we will be focusing on a major theme within heathenry and the runes. This season, we’re covering the second aett of the Elder Futhark through the lens of an Underworld Journey. In this opening episode, Siri covers Hel, Hagalaz, and the Underworld. Browse the new Heathen's Journey Website: <a href="https://www.heathensjourneypod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">heathensjourneypod.com</a> Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/heathensjourneypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/heathensjourneypod</a> Preorder "Lessons from the Empress" and buy suggested reading here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/shop/sirivincentplouff</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

S2 E1: Hel Beckons Us into the Underworld

Lex Ritchie

Lex Ritchie returns to the podcast to talk about all things Underworld with Siri. They share wisdom from their wealth of knowledge about the Underwolrd, tell a queered version of the Persephone myth, and talk about the Underworld as a threat to capitalism. Lex Ritchie is a tarot reader and folk magician weaving spells for liberation, living in the Great Black Swamp. They believe individual liberation and enchantment create collective liberation and enchantment. Lex helps witches connect to their power, agency and magic so they can make magic that makes change. They offer tarot readings and folk magical education and can be found online at thelexritchie.com, and on IG &amp; Twitter @thelexritchie. Read the transcript on the Heathen's Journey Website Sign up for Lex's newsletter: https://artisanal-painter-6163.ck.page/eab4ed3ee9 Read Lex's blog posts about radical ancestor work: https://thelexritchie.com/2022/07/finding-magic-and-healing-through-ancestor-work/ Sign up for Siri's Newsletter: https://motivated-painter-7114.ck.page/8b3528173f Support the Podcast on Patreon--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Lex Ritchie returns to the podcast to talk about all things Underworld with Siri. They share wisdom from their wealth of knowledge about the Underwolrd, tell a queered version of the Persephone myth, and talk about the Underworld as a threat to capitalism. Lex Ritchie is a tarot reader and folk magician weaving spells for liberation, living in the Great Black Swamp. They believe individual liberation and enchantment create collective liberation and enchantment. Lex helps witches connect to their power, agency and magic so they can make magic that makes change. They offer tarot readings and folk magical education and can be found online at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thelexritchie.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw07RaLZ3b2r2PYiaLsVVqg6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thelexritchie.com</a>, and on IG &amp; Twitter @thelexritchie. <a href="https://www.heathensjourneypod.com/episodes/s2-e3-radical-underworlds-with-lex-ritchie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript on the Heathen's Journey Website</a> Sign up for Lex's newsletter: <a href="https://artisanal-painter-6163.ck.page/eab4ed3ee9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://artisanal-painter-6163.ck.page/eab4ed3ee9</a> Read Lex's blog posts about radical ancestor work: <a href="https://thelexritchie.com/2022/07/finding-magic-and-healing-through-ancestor-work/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thelexritchie.com/2022/07/finding-magic-and-healing-through-ancestor-work/</a> Sign up for Siri's Newsletter: <a href="" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://motivated-painter-7114.ck.page/8b3528173f</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/heathensjourneypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast on Patreon</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

S2E3: Radical Underworlds with Lex Ritchie

Aidan Wachter

Aidan Wachter has been actively involved in magical practice since the 1980’s. His work reflects a wide ranging, eclectic, and non-dogmatic approach with influences from many paths including witchcraft, folk magic, and chaos magic. His books focus on the practice of the craft as a learnable set of skills that can be developed rather than innate talents that must be inherited or granted to the seeker. They are field guides rather than philosophy. In this episode, Aidan and Siri talk about using Black Books for working magic and changing your fate.  If you loved this episode, you should consider attending Siri's talk at the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival, which runs August 5-7 2022. You can register here. Take the Heathen's Journey Podcast listener survey to help Siri shape the future of this podcast! Purchase Aidan's books here Preorder Lessons from the Empress here! Support the podcast on Patreon!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Aidan Wachter has been actively involved in magical practice since the 1980’s. His work reflects a wide ranging, eclectic, and non-dogmatic approach with influences from many paths including witchcraft, folk magic, and chaos magic. His books focus on the practice of the craft as a learnable set of skills that can be developed rather than innate talents that must be inherited or granted to the seeker. They are field guides rather than philosophy. In this episode, Aidan and Siri talk about using Black Books for working magic and changing your fate.  If you loved this episode, you should consider attending Siri's talk at the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival, which runs August 5-7 2022. <a href="https://www.salemwitchfest.com/event-details/personal-grimoiring-and-the-swedish-black-books-tradition-with-siri-vincent-plouff" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can register here.</a> Take the <a href="https://forms.gle/6MRqTDKUWUGqzYM38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heathen's Journey Podcast listener survey</a> to help Siri shape the future of this podcast! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Aidan-Wachter/e/B07B4LVRTC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purchase Aidan's books here</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781578637935" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preorder Lessons from the Empress here!</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/heathensjourneypod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the podcast on Patreon!</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

BONUS episode: Talking Black Books with Aidan Wachter

Cory Hutcheson

Cory Thomas Hutcheson is the cohost of the popular podcasts New World Witchery, Chasing Foxfire, and Myth-Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast, and author of the book New World Witchery: A Trove of American Folk Magic. He has a doctorate in American Studies with specializations in folklore, religion, and ethnicity from Penn State. He is a contributor to the Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies and American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales. Visit him online at www.newworldwitchery.com Support this podcast on Patreon Preorder your copy of Lessons from the Empress Check out my website--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Cory Thomas Hutcheson is the cohost of the popular podcasts New World Witchery, Chasing Foxfire, and Myth-Taken: A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast, and author of the book New World Witchery: A Trove of American Folk Magic. He has a doctorate in American Studies with specializations in folklore, religion, and ethnicity from Penn State. He is a contributor to the Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies and American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales. Visit him online at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.newworldwitchery.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw0VZ3eK-W_wzyApdVqMrbFb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.newworldwitchery.com</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=lessons+from+the+empress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preorder your copy of Lessons from the Empress</a> <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out my website</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 29: New World Witchery with Cory Hutcheson

Katy Swallow is a spirit worker, reader, mage and reiki practitioner, who tends to specialize in uncomfortable things. Death, grief, and intergenerational and ancestral trauma are her frequent companions. Her work can be accurately described as “navigating the lines between everything.” In this episode, Katy and Siri talk about their experiences working with spirits, speaking with ancestors, and ancestral healing. We also laugh a lot and have an overall amazing conversation.  Katy has some classes coming up! Please check out her website for more information: katyswallow.com You can also follow her on Twitter here: @kswallowtarot Register for Intro to Spirit Contact on February 7th here Read my blog here Support this podcast on Patreon--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Katy Swallow is a spirit worker, reader, mage and reiki practitioner, who tends to specialize in uncomfortable things. Death, grief, and intergenerational and ancestral trauma are her frequent companions. Her work can be accurately described as “navigating the lines between everything.” In this episode, Katy and Siri talk about their experiences working with spirits, speaking with ancestors, and ancestral healing. We also laugh a lot and have an overall amazing conversation.  Katy has some classes coming up! Please check out her website for more information: <a href="https://www.katyswallow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">katyswallow.com</a> You can also follow her on Twitter here: <a href="https://twitter.com/kswallowtarot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kswallowtarot</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-spirit-contact-tickets-248895863227?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register for Intro to Spirit Contact on February 7th here</a> <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read my blog here</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 28: Katy Swallow and I have conversations with dead people

A podcast exploring Norse paganism, Traditional Witchcraft, folk magic, and so much more. Join me, won't you? As I explore the wyrd world of transformative Nordic magick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

While being incarcerated for her struggles with drug addiction, Awyn Dawn began to actively look for her spiritual side - and she found it in Paganism.By developing a profound relationship with the gods, Awyn gained greater clarity and a deep sense of peace. You can too with help from this empowering guide to starting and strengthening your spiritual practice. Her book comes out in December and is available for pre-order now.  Support the podcast on Patreon Register for Creative Grimoiring on December 5: https://www.northernlightswitch.com/creative-grimoiring-december-5 Book your Year Ahead Reading: https://northernlightswitch.as.me/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

While being incarcerated for her struggles with drug addiction, Awyn Dawn began to actively look for her spiritual side - and she found it in <a href="http://Paganism.By" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paganism.By</a> developing a profound relationship with the gods, Awyn gained greater clarity and a deep sense of peace. You can too with help from this empowering guide to starting and strengthening your spiritual practice. Her book comes out in December and is available for pre-order now.  <a href="//patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the podcast on Patreon</a> Register for Creative Grimoiring on December 5: <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/creative-grimoiring-december-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.northernlightswitch.com/creative-grimoiring-december-5</a> Book your Year Ahead Reading: <a href="https://northernlightswitch.as.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://northernlightswitch.as.me/</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 27: Paganism for Prisoners with Awyn Dawn

Lex Ritchie is a tarot reader and folk magician weaving spells for liberation, living in the Great Black Swamp. They believe individual liberation and enchantment create collective liberation and enchantment. Lex helps witches connect to their power, agency and magic so they can make magic that makes change. In this conversation, Siri and Lex talk about ancestor work - including some ways for those who are new to ancestor work to get started.  Lex's Website: thelexritchie.com Instagram + Twitter: @TheLexRitchie More on the Viking calendar: https://www.vikingsofbjornstad.com/Viking_Calendar.shtm How to Host a Dumb Supper Support this podcast on Patreon--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Lex Ritchie is a tarot reader and folk magician weaving spells for liberation, living in the Great Black Swamp. They believe individual liberation and enchantment create collective liberation and enchantment. Lex helps witches connect to their power, agency and magic so they can make magic that makes change. In this conversation, Siri and Lex talk about ancestor work - including some ways for those who are new to ancestor work to get started.  Lex's Website: <a href="//thelexritchie.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thelexritchie.com</a> Instagram + Twitter: @TheLexRitchie More on the Viking calendar: <a href="https://www.vikingsofbjornstad.com/Viking_Calendar.shtm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vikingsofbjornstad.com/Viking_Calendar.shtm</a> <a href="https://www.learnreligions.com/feast-with-the-dead-2562707" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Host a Dumb Supper</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast on Patreon</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 26: Queering Ancestor Work with Lex Ritchie

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Explore what joy and happiness mean in this episode. This is a solo episode in which Siri dives deep into the meaning of the Wunjo rune. Support me on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter (click both "Coven Letters" and "Apothecary Updates" to be entered into the giveaway) Shop the apothecary--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously? Explore what joy and happiness mean in this episode. This is a solo episode in which Siri dives deep into the meaning of the Wunjo rune. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support me on Patreon</a> <a href="https://motivated-painter-7114.ck.page/8b3528173f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the newsletter (click both "Coven Letters" and "Apothecary Updates" to be entered into the giveaway)</a> <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/apothecary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop the apothecary</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 25: Wunjo and Radical Joy

Eric Purdue

I am so thrilled to finally be able to release this episode into the world! Eric Purdue has been working tirelessly on a new translation of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy - the first new translation in over 300 years. This edition corrects many, many mistakes and mistranslations, and will hopefully make this behemoth of a classic more approachable for the modern occultist. Purdue has studied metaphysics and the occult and has practiced magic and astrology for more than thirty years, with a particular focus on practical folk and astrological magic. Through his lectures and writings on traditional astrology and talismanic magic, he has been a notable voice on the subjects of medieval astrology, traditional magical systems, and the legacy of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa.  Preorder your copy at the Northern Lights Apothecary Support the podcast! Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/heathensjourneypod--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

I am so thrilled to finally be able to release this episode into the world! Eric Purdue has been working tirelessly on a new translation of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy - the first new translation in over 300 years. This edition corrects many, many mistakes and mistranslations, and will hopefully make this behemoth of a classic more approachable for the modern occultist. Purdue has studied metaphysics and the occult and has practiced magic and astrology for more than thirty years, with a particular focus on practical folk and astrological magic. Through his lectures and writings on traditional astrology and talismanic magic, he has been a notable voice on the subjects of medieval astrology, traditional magical systems, and the legacy of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa.  <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/apothecary/p/three-books-of-occult-philosophy-preorder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preorder your copy at the Northern Lights Apothecary</a> Support the podcast! Become a patron on Patreon: <a href="//patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/heathensjourneypod</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 24: Translating the Three Books of Occult Philosophy with Eric Purdue

After an unintended hiatus, we are back with season 2 of the Heathen's Journey Podcast. This week, we're talking about Gyfu, Mutual Aid, and Creating Reciprocal communities and what that means in 2021.  Gyfu is one of my favorite runes, and I hope you enjoy it.  Support me on Patreon Visit the Apothecary Sources:  "The Runes: A Deeper Journey" by Kari Tauring Interview with Sara Axtell (episode 19) "Wild Soul Runes" by Laura Veleda Vesta "Taking Up the Runes" by Diana Paxson Norwegian Language Primstav Facebook page   ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

After an unintended hiatus, we are back with season 2 of the Heathen's Journey Podcast. This week, we're talking about Gyfu, Mutual Aid, and Creating Reciprocal communities and what that means in 2021.  Gyfu is one of my favorite runes, and I hope you enjoy it.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support me on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/apothecary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the Apothecary</a> Sources:  "The Runes: A Deeper Journey" by Kari Tauring Interview with Sara Axtell (episode 19) "Wild Soul Runes" by Laura Veleda Vesta "Taking Up the Runes" by Diana Paxson Norwegian Language Primstav Facebook page --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 23: Gyfu, Mutual Aid, and Creating Reciprocal Communities

Hot Queer Summer continues with Fire Lyte! Siri and Fire got a little ... enthusiastic in this episode. It is a huge topic in Fire's book, "The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft." Fire refers to this book jokingly as "the anti-beginner's book" specifically because he takes a scientific, experimental approach. In this episode, Fire and Siri discuss atheistic witchcraft, threading the needle between a beginner and advanced witchcraft book, discernment, how to tell you're not in joining a cult, and so much more. Fire Lyte is the host of the Inciting A Riot podcast, and has been creating pagan content for over a decade.  You can listen to Inciting A Riot wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsors:  Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon Shop the Northern Lights Apothecary Shop Needfire Wellness + Apothecary--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Hot Queer Summer continues with Fire Lyte! Siri and Fire got a little ... enthusiastic in this episode. It is a huge topic in Fire's book, "The Dabbler's Guide to Witchcraft." Fire refers to this book jokingly as "the anti-beginner's book" specifically because he takes a scientific, experimental approach. In this episode, Fire and Siri discuss atheistic witchcraft, threading the needle between a beginner and advanced witchcraft book, discernment, how to tell you're not in joining a cult, and so much more. Fire Lyte is the host of the Inciting A Riot podcast, and has been creating pagan content for over a decade.  You can listen to Inciting A Riot wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsors:  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast by becoming a Patron on Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/apothecary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop the Northern Lights Apothecary</a> <a href="https://www.needfirewellness.com/?AffCode=CAF8328C93" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop Needfire Wellness + Apothecary</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 22: Horny for Discernment with Fire Lyte

We continue our journey through the elder futhark with Kenaz. This is a rune of fire, truth, and in some ways - balance. Listen to the podcast episode to learn more about this rune, and to hear how it plays with other runes. Transcription: https://www.northernlightswitch.com/blog/heathens-journey-podcast-ep-21 Northern Lights Apothecary Needfire Apothecary--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

We continue our journey through the elder futhark with Kenaz. This is a rune of fire, truth, and in some ways - balance. Listen to the podcast episode to learn more about this rune, and to hear how it plays with other runes. Transcription: <a href="https://www.northernlightswitch.com/blog/heathens-journey-podcast-ep-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.northernlightswitch.com/blog/heathens-journey-podcast-ep-21</a> <a href="//northernlightswitch.com/apothecary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Lights Apothecary</a> <a href="//needfirewellness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Needfire Apothecary</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 21: Kenaz, the Torch of Truth

Welcome to the extra special bonus episode of the Heathen's Journey Podcast! I had friend of the pod Minta Karlsson back to discuss Midsommar traditions in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Hopefully this will serve as an inspiration as you are preparing your own Midsommar celebrations. We ramble into a lot of different topics, including folk magic practices, and even get into astrology for a while. I hope you enjoy, and have a great Midsommar!Radical Runes Course - Starts Mon July 5thNeedfire Wellness - Midsommar Vatten kits (affiliate link)Needfire Wellness and Apothecary (affiliate link)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Welcome to the extra special bonus episode of the Heathen's Journey Podcast! I had friend of the pod Minta Karlsson back to discuss Midsommar traditions in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Hopefully this will serve as an inspiration as you are preparing your own Midsommar celebrations. We ramble into a lot of different topics, including folk magic practices, and even get into astrology for a while. I hope you enjoy, and have a great Midsommar! Radical Runes Course - Starts Mon July 5th Needfire Wellness - Midsommar Vatten kits (affiliate link) Needfire Wellness and Apothecary (affiliate link) --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Bonus Episode: Hot Queer Midsommar with Minta Karlsson

Lara Veleda Vesta

Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the  illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards, author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating an illustrated guide to death transitions. Her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School. Check out the giveaway of Wild Soul Runes over on Instagram!  Newsletter for Apothecary Updates Patreon.com/northernlightswitch Sign up for Radical Runes Affiliate Link for Needfire Wellness (use code heathenjourneypodden for 10% off)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the  illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards, author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating an illustrated guide to death transitions. Her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School. Check out the giveaway of Wild Soul Runes over on Instagram!  <a href="https://motivated-painter-7114.ck.page/8b3528173f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter for Apothecary Updates</a> <a href="//patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/northernlightswitch</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/radical-runes-tickets-155636724633" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Radical Runes</a> <a href="https://www.needfirewellness.com/?AffCode=CAF8328C93" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Affiliate Link for Needfire Wellness (use code heathenjourneypodden for 10% off)</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 20: Wild Soul Runes with Lara Veleda Vesta

Sara Axtell

In this episode of the podcast, Siri is joined by Sara Axtell, a local leader in the heathen community in Minnesota. The conversation is wide-reaching and deep, and all centered around the idea of getting to know our natural, ancestral rhythms. This allows American heathens to unsettle themselves, and start to make reparations for the wrongs of our ancestors. This work is in part guided by learning the Primstav, a Norwegian calendar stick that kept time for our ancestors and holds a lot of local folklore for us to discover.  To learn more about the Primstav, here are some resources:  Primstav Study Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2354134371472956 Healing Roots:  https://healingrootscommunity.com/ Gullveig's Hearth:  https://www.facebook.com/Gullveigs-Hearth-106320354684263 Primstav learning resources: Norwegian language primstav page:  https://www.facebook.com/Primstav-1386373814920152 Marking Time:  The primstav murals of Sigmund Aarseth by Kathleen Stokker The Nordic Animist Year by Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen Primstav Explanations by Alfred Miller ** Creating in Wyrd Times: Pay it forward ($250); Standard Price ($197) Radical Runes ONLINE via Catland Books Podcast Affiliate: Needfire Wellness and Apothecary--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

In this episode of the podcast, Siri is joined by Sara Axtell, a local leader in the heathen community in Minnesota. The conversation is wide-reaching and deep, and all centered around the idea of getting to know our natural, ancestral rhythms. This allows American heathens to unsettle themselves, and start to make reparations for the wrongs of our ancestors. This work is in part guided by learning the Primstav, a Norwegian calendar stick that kept time for our ancestors and holds a lot of local folklore for us to discover.  To learn more about the Primstav, here are some resources:  Primstav Study Group:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2354134371472956" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2354134371472956</a> Healing Roots:  <a href="https://healingrootscommunity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://healingrootscommunity.com/</a> Gullveig's Hearth:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Gullveigs-Hearth-106320354684263" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Gullveigs-Hearth-106320354684263</a> Primstav learning resources: Norwegian language primstav page:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Primstav-1386373814920152" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Primstav-1386373814920152</a> Marking Time:  The primstav murals of Sigmund Aarseth by Kathleen Stokker The Nordic Animist Year by Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen Primstav Explanations by Alfred Miller ** Creating in Wyrd Times: <a href="http://cassandra-snow.com/tarot-class-registration/creating-in-wyrd-times-pay-it-forward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pay it forward ($250)</a>; <a href="http://cassandra-snow.com/tarot-class-registration/creating-in-wyrd-times" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Standard Price ($197)</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/radical-runes-tickets-155636724633" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radical Runes ONLINE via Catland Books</a> Podcast Affiliate: <a href="https://www.needfirewellness.com/?AffCode=CAF8328C93" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Needfire Wellness and Apothecary</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 19: Learning the Primstav, Unsettling Ourselves with Sara Axtell

A podcast exploring Norse paganism, Traditional Witchcraft, folk magic, and so much more. Join me, won't you? As I explore the wyrd world of transformative Nordic magick. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

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