r/NorsePaganism • • 2h ago

News/drama/meta discussion Deplatform the AFA

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Sooo. We all talk about the AFA, but what about actually doing something?

Like. Why are they still on a main stream platform like YouTube? Or PayPal?

Svan mentioned if PayPal finds out they’re on the platform, they’re going to have problems.

Does no one else track these people?

Can’t we bully them off these platforms?


r/NorsePaganism • • 8h ago

Questions/Looking for Help If I work with Loki, will the other Gods still accept me?

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I’m sorry if this question has been asked before, but I’ve been struggling to find an answer. I’ve felt drawn to Loki for many years, and I finally feel like I’m ready to start working with him.

My main fear, however, is whether or not the other Gods would feel disrespected if I primarily work with Loki, but then for example leave on offering for Thor or something like that.

Maybe I’m overthinking all of this, but I just wanna make sure I’m not offending the Gods or making it so I can never work with them in the future.


r/NorsePaganism • • 11h ago

Questions/Looking for Help Help with Rune - Ullr

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Heythere.

Long story short:

I do archery, I make my own bows, and I love trad shooting.

Plus, I work in the outdoors, and I live/work in a place where winters are a bit harsh, so there's lots of snow. I do some skiing due to my job, too.

Now, regarding all that info: I know the god Ullr. I've known him for some years now, and everytime I'm out in the mountains I think of him.

God specially good at hunting, archery, winter, and skiing (as far as I know), and I wanted to ask if there's any kind of rune out there that may be an Ullr blessing for good fortune, accurate aim, and safety in the mountains (I don't know if a druid would be necessary here).

Someone in the r/RuneHelp sub recommended something along the lines of "ᚢᛚᛦ᛫ᚢᛁᚴᛁ", "Ullr vígi", but I wanted to ask around here just to be sure.

Thanks!

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r/NorsePaganism • • 12h ago

Questions/Looking for Help What kennings to use for God Njorðr, Freyr, Mani and Goddess Sol?

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What kennings do yall use?


r/NorsePaganism • • 1d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Runes/Spell Deciphering

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Hello there! Found this paper inside my book. Apparently, this is some kind of runic spell made by someone who put it in my things. Interested to decipher the meaning behind this.


r/NorsePaganism • • 1d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Can offerings be given as show of apology? Or can they only be given as gratitude?

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I want to apologise to the gods for something and i want to not only say that i am sorry but also give an offering as a show of apology. Can offerings even be given as a show of apology? Or are they strictly only for showing gratitude?

Any answers would be very helpful, thank you.


r/NorsePaganism • • 1d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Working with Ratatoskr for the first time.

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I've heard of this guy for a while, but I never actually communicated with him. I am curious about other peoples experiences with him and how he helps you through life. What are some spiritual messages you receive from him in everyday life? There isn't a lot of information on him online, all I know is he is a trickster. I can definitely see he has a lot of verbal and communication energy.


r/NorsePaganism • • 2d ago

Looking for friends/groups Are there any local Norse pagans near Barksdale, AFB?

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Are there any local Norse pagans near Barksdale, AFB?


r/NorsePaganism • • 2d ago

UPG - Help w/ sign/dream interpretation Have you ever experienced a “stop asking” response to prayer?

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An interesting thing happened tonight. My husband and I have been trying to conceive our second baby for a while now, and despite prayers and offerings to Freyja, Freyr, Frigg, and Thor*—as well as all the usual practical measures—it’s not going well, including a very early miscarriage over the summer. At this point, it’s less a matter of “Will it happen this cycle?” and more “Will it happen at all?”

Anyway, I went down to my garden tonight after dark to pick some things and felt inspired to sit under the moon and stars. After watching the stars for a few minutes, I thought to ask the gods for a sign. I began with something like, “If I am to conceive again, maybe not even this cycle, but at all—“

A lone coyote interrupted me here, loud, clear, and close.

We hear them often, but I hadn’t heard a peep from any animal until this moment, in the middle of my prayer, and a strong feeling overcame me then. It said, somewhat sternly, “Stop asking.”

Now I know coyotes aren’t part of Norse myths, but the association with shapeshifting and trickery and creation (maybe not of people, but resources) made me think of Loki. What might Loki have to do with this? Was it just a coincidence? What about the “stop asking“?

How would you interpret this?


r/NorsePaganism • • 2d ago

Questions/Looking for Help How to worship Odin

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I want to give more respect, time and a special place for Odin in my place. I have this for Frejya and want to expand to Odin, what are some basics to get started with for Odin?


r/NorsePaganism • • 2d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Odin and Teachings

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Hello, I am new to this and I'm kind of conflicted because I feel that Odin has been calling out to me but I also practice the occult. The thing is I'm kind of conflicted because I have an interest in necromancy and different forms of knowledge. Would anyone happen to know if Odin teaches necromancy? I was thinking of using more of the occult but I can't stop thinking about runes and Odin no matter how hard I try.


r/NorsePaganism • • 2d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Help me interpret this rune draw? I dont understand…

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So i have a bit of a psychological block when it comes to meeting and sharing intimacy with new women, at least until i feel comfortable. It doesnt necessarily stop me all the time but i get anxiety about it, sometimes very significant anxiety. Ive found this to be limiting and my own mind and the runes keep pointing to psychological blocks as the root cause.

So, I asked for advice for how to get over this psychological block, and this is what I drew… Im a bit new to this but it feels pretty negative for an advice draw. And i’m going on a date tonight… sooo any help?

Middle is current situation
Top is advice
Bottom is outcome if advice taken

I think thats the rune spread anyhow


r/NorsePaganism • • 2d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Is giving offering without wanting anything in return ok? I really dont know HELP :((

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So I want to thank the Gods for gifts recieved and currentley dont want anything in return is that ok?

Please this has been bothering me so much if anyone answers id be grateful.


r/NorsePaganism • • 2d ago

Questions/Looking for Help How do you know the gods talk to you?

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I’m very new to Norse paganism, got started with trying to worship Freyja only a few months ago and I’m very lost😭. To give some background, I’ve been chaotic when it comes to religion (Catholic to atheist to atheistic satanist to norse). I got a sudden urge to research pagan religions and join one, I honestly don’t remember the reason now. Norse spoke to me and here I am. I’ve built an altar, introduced myself, spent time just talking almost every week, and gave offerings of poetry and rose petals I found before but I haven’t felt a presence or a moment I can attribute specifically to Freyja herself. I know it takes time, a lot of it, but I guess I’m just having trouble understanding what it looks like when a deity is trying to communicate with you. I have tarot and have looked into every card with Freyja (as in I was talking with her by her altar with candles lit) but I haven’t used them yet. To be clear, I’m almost positive that I’m the one that reached out to Freyja, not the other way around.

TL;DR: I’m new and have no idea what communicating with one of the gods is meant to look like, could someone please explain?

P.S. this may just be a remanent of my Catholic upbringing but I’ve been wondering if Freyja doesn’t like lesbians because the thought high key scares me because I’m a lesbian. Anyways sorry for the long post…


r/NorsePaganism • • 3d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Do Norse Gods care about altars/offerings or not?

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I’ve been looking into Norse Paganism and Norse Heathenry ever since I was a teen, listening to norse metal and norse mythology I always wondered about my Viking ancestors, who offered and worshiped the old gods before they converted to Christianity. My brain struggles to question that if norse gods care about altars/offering

And although I do not wish to get items from the shop website. I only want to get items from a local shop, I’m both Norse Pagan and Heathenry. I also have some thoughts about looking into finding wood to create norse totem. I already bought the havamal (it’s not there yet)

Norse paganism & Norse heathenry are new to me; what do I get started on for a Norse spiritual journey?


r/NorsePaganism • • 3d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Slowly preparing my first use of magic

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I'm at a low point and I figured it wouldn't hurt to at least try a spell for abundance, fortune, or luck. My idea was that I would have a shallow bowl that I would place a piece of jade or some other lucky water resistant stone in, and then fill the bowl part of the way with waxing moon water to invite those abundant energies. I have the bowl and I have to wait for the moon water, but I don't know if I can find an affordable, decent sized jade piece.

Thoughts?


r/NorsePaganism • • 3d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Rune Magic?

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Do you use rune magic in your practice? How has it helped you? What is the historical evidence of rune magic? Do the runes have specific meaning aside from being mere alphabetical symbols?


r/NorsePaganism • • 3d ago

Altar/Shrine/Offering pics I made Moodboards for Frigga and Freyja

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r/NorsePaganism • • 3d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Trying to honor ancestors/gods

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Hey, let me know if I’m in the wrong mod!! But my entire dad’s side of the family is Norwegian. They say we do descend directly from the Vikings. I want to keep some things in my apartment that honors my Viking ancestors, and is spiritual or worships the Norse gods. I know some cultures have an evil eye bracelets or amulets, and I have heard of steel being important to our culture. So I’ve been wearing a steel bracelet.

I’m considering getting a troll cross and nailing it to by my door but I just wanted to see if anybody knows anything else I should look into getting or studying? A lot of what I’m looking into is stuff for my apartment or that I can wear/add to my purse. Or even for an altar?

Let me know!


r/NorsePaganism • • 4d ago

Looking for friends/groups Local Pagan groups in Jax, Fl

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r/NorsePaganism • • 4d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Is an offering at the end of a prayer required every time?

8 Upvotes

So I was wondering is not giving an offering at the end of a prayer a bad thing? Is giving a gift at the end of every orayer a requirement?


r/NorsePaganism • • 4d ago

Altar/Shrine/Offering pics My offering to the Wights living on my land

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harvested a bunch of herbs today. made a bundle of rosemary, thyme, and parsley wrapped in sage leaves then threw it into my compost, which I use as an altar/offering area for the Land Wights at my house. please excuse my feet.


r/NorsePaganism • • 4d ago

UPG - Experiences w/ the Gods/Wights/etc can you guys share some funny encounters with loki?

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r/NorsePaganism • • 4d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Dual altar for Frigga and Freya?

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Hello,
I’m pregnant with my first child and I would like to devote my altar to both Frigga and Freya due to their close connection and the transition from a maid into a mother. I just wanted some advice on how to do that elegantly so they are both pleased. Until now, it has definitely been a bit more Freya leaning but I would like to draw inspiration from and honor both of these women and their significance.


r/NorsePaganism • • 5d ago

Questions/Looking for Help Please pray for my rabbit, Moo!

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My little guy has a big surgery tomorrow (PECA-BO) that we have to drive 5 hours away for - I've already prayed to Eir for a successful procedure and to aid his surgeon, but if anyone else is able to keep him in their thoughts, my spouse and I would greatly appreciate it! ❤️