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A podcast for and about inclusive Germanic Paganism, Germanic Witchcraft, and Heathen topics. Exploring magick, runes, animism, and practices for today. GOTW stands against racist and bigoted ideals & practices. Follow https://giftsofthewyrd.podbean.com. Also available via Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, and other podcast catchers.
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Sunday Apr 19, 2020
36 Gifts of the Wyrd Online Ritual
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
In April 2020, much of the world is practicing social distancing, staying at home (except for necessary errands/work), and finding alternative ways to hold ritual, socialize, and share experiences due to the worldwide pandemic.
Enter online video conferencing.
Video conferencing has increased in workplaces and as a venue for teaching and learning more than ever. Among these cyber experiences is the growing use video conferencing for conducting rituals.
This is not new as online rituals have been around for a while, but with the need to remain at home, more are evaluating their views on the practice.
Jan and guest Robb Lewis talk about the benefits of facilitating and participating in online rituals. We bring up that some people are decidedly opposed to them, but focus on the good things that come from the experiences. Such as a better ability for participation:
- from those who are not near others of a Norse Pagan practice
- those who cannot attend due to physical or medical reasons
- those who can join from long distances
Online rituals are not superior to in-person events, but they certainly make it possible for greater participation.
Robb is a practicing pagan of over 20 years and is the president of a newly founded Ring of *Ghosti-, a religion of hospitality. You can find out more about him at his Facebook page, his website, the Ring of Ghosti Facebook.
Check out the Frith Forge 2020's online events 15 August 2020.
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Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Nothing but Regrets (outgoing) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
35 Gifts of the Wyrd Faith, Food, Family
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
In this Episode, Faith Food Family author Suzanne Hersey joins me to talk about creating sacred space in your kitchen and making food a magickal experience.
Faith Food Family is available at: Iaconagraphy Press and Barnes & Noble . Independent book stores can carry it in-store by searching the ISBN at Ingram: 978-0-578-49439-5
Check out Suzanne's column, Hearth & Heart, in the Official Heidhr Craft Ezine Taufr.
You can follow Suzanne Hersey at: Facebook Page: FaithFoodFamilyKitchenWitchery and Instagram: faith.foodfamily
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
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Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
Please leave feedback on iTunes. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Nothing but Regrets (outgoing) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Sound effects and royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
34 Gifts of the Wyrd Fourth Anniversary
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Welcome to Gifts of the Wyrd, a podcast for and about inclusive Heathenry / Norse Germanic pagan paths.
In this episode, I celebrate the fourth anniversary of the podcast. It's been four years of speaking with interesting people doing interesting things to manifest and hold inclusive paths of the Norse/Germanic traditions. A big thanks to you all for listening and supporting the people and works that are being done.
I also bid farewell to PantheaCon. After 26 years, PantheaCon retires with sad farwells and joyful memories. A new organization is currently planning for a convention to be held in the same location and same time frame beginning next year.
I close out the episode with the full recording of Thunderbarrows Hill by Damh the Bard. He creates some wonderful music (Check out Spirit of Albion among others) and I'm thankful he gave permission to play this song for you.
I'm happy to be asked to contribute articles about runes to a few publications including Taufr ezine (@heidhrcraft #taufrzine) and The Cartomancer (@thecartomancermagazine #thecartomancermagazine).
March 19, 2020: Today, the world is dealing with a pandemic called Coronavirus (COVID-19). Many are isolating and in quarantine status to help flatten the curve of infection rates and allow the virus to subside and not overwhelm medical treatment. Along with others, I wish good health to you all. Please be safe, follow CDC/WHO guidelines, and treat others with kindness.
Notes:
Check out the first issue of Taufr eZine. Taufr is a publication of the new Inclusive Norse Path of Heidhr Craft. Take a look at this interesting path and my regular column: "You've Been Runed."
Check out The Cartomancer magazine. The Cartomancer is a quarterly journal featuring original content in the form of articles, reviews, artwork and more. And I will have an article in the Summer 2020 edition!
Tarot Visions podcast for delightful cinversations with Jaymi and Rosered about Tarot and other divination.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
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Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
Please leave feedback on iTunes. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
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Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
Interlude from: Voluspa Stanza 57 from Voluspa by Tonya Threet. Available on CD Baby.
Outgoing song in full (6 minutes): Thunderbarrows Hill by Damh the Bard from the Sabbat album.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Monday Mar 02, 2020
33 Gifts of the Wyrd: Loki
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Welcome to Gifts of the Wyrd, a podcast for and about inclusive Heathenry.
This episode, my guests are Bat Collazo and Luke Babb to talk about - Loki and his family. Loki is a being of the Heathen/Norse practices who is often regarded as the trickster god not to be trusted, blamed for the end of of the world (Ragnarok), and should certainly not be honored or a part of any practice today.
In this episode, we will not discuss the various myths and lore (you can look those up yourself in the Prose and Poetic Eddas or other Norse mythology collections) nor will we discuss whether one should or should not honor or worship Loki or any of his kin.
We talk about our experiences and observations of others with them in the community.
Bat is a queer Heathen of color, writer, crafter, and artist who is also heading up the Troth's upcoming Loki devotional (fall 2020) from Lulu.com. Follow Bat on Instagram at @batcollazo and on her blog, Batbruja.
Luke is an eclectic polytheist and member of the Troth. They are also a member of the Fellowship of the Phoenix (a pagan order focused on queer experiences) and a columnist for The Wild Hut.
Check out Turning the Wheel by Connla Freyjason available from Iaconagraphy
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
Please leave feedback on iTunes. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Nothing But Regrets (out) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
32 Gifts of the Wyrd: Rune Talk
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
This episode I have the pleasure of talking about runes and ancestors with Lonnie Scott, host of Weird Web Radio. Lonnie is also a runester, the Illinois representative for The Troth, a tarot reader, hypnotist, and father. Lonnie's essay on ancestors is published in Elhaz Ablaze: A Compendium of Chaos Heathenry available on Amazon in print and ebook.
During the rune talk, I mention my friend's oracle walks. She posts images from those walks as #sidewalkoracle. Please follow the hashtag on Instagram.
Links to Lonnie are: Wierd Web Radio, Tarot Heathen, Mattoon Hypnosis. Check out Elhaz Ablaze here.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
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Please leave feedback on iTunes. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Nothing But Regrets (out) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
31 Gifts of the Wyrd: Jeremy Baer, Thor Devotional
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Jan speaks with Jeremy Baer about his new Thor devotional book entitled Hammer, Oak and Lightening: A Thor Devotional. It is published by The Troth and is part of a series of devotional books to the Gods and Goddesses of Germanic Spirituality.
The book was released in early August 2019 and contains references to the stories of Thor, how he has been honored through different periods of time and people, and modern experiences, poems, and rituals to share and compare how he is connecting to people now.
Links: Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1
Hammer, Oak, and Lightning: A Thor Devotional Lulu link; Amazon Link; available as hardback, paperback, and pdf for eBook. (currently at a 25% discount on Lulu)
Odin:Ecstasy, Runes, & Norse Magic by Diana Paxson
Freya Lady Vanadis by Patricia Lafayllve
Ar nDraoicht Fein (ADF)
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt Instagram: @wyrdgifts1
Please leave feedback on iTunes. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Nothing But Regrets (out) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
30 Gifts of the Wyrd: Trothmoot 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
To discuss our attendance at Trothmoot 2019, I am join by The Wild Hunt columnist Luke Babb. Luke is an eclectic polytheist and a magical Jack of All Trades. They are the Herald of the Chicago Temple of the Fellowship of the Phoenix, where they help to design and offer education to the queer pagan community. They are also a proud member of The Troth. Check out Luke’s blog post about Trothmoot on the Wild Hunt.
Trothmoot is an annual event held by The Troth which hosts rituals, workshops, and its annual membership meeting. This year had a special meaning for many because it hosted a ritual devoted to Loki on it's main program, something that had not been allowed for 10 years. The prohibition was removed earlier this year. We talk about the ritual and how it meant to each of us with our own relationships with Loki and the community he connects with.
Check out the new Heathen History Podcast. The Heathen History Podcast is a joint effort of Lauren Crow and Ben Waggoner, longtime friends and co-founders of Black Bear Kindred of Central Arkansas. Inspired by Ben's research on the history of the modern Heathen movement for the third edition of Our Troth, each episode will be a deep dive into a person, organization, or event that deeply shaped modern Heathenry. They strive to look as objectively as they can at the good, bad, and ugly in our past. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter @heathenhistory
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1
Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Nothing But Regrets (out) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Wednesday May 01, 2019
29 Gifts of the Wyrd: The Morrighan Oracle Deck
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
The Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan deck by Bela Siol
This episode we are going to take a short visit to our Celtic neighbors to visit with oracle deck creator Bela Siol. Bela created the Nehalennia deck (see episode 22) and, as she is also working on a Freya oracle deck, I thought it would be nice to discuss with her about the deck she is creating for The Morrighan.
The Morrighan is a Goddess of the Celtic Pantheon and has close relations to Freya. I know many Heathens who work with The Morrighan, either regularly or occasionally. So She is very much connected to many people.
Update (4 Dec2019): Order The Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan from Bela's website: Bela Siol
Find Bela and the Oracle on Facebook: @belasioloracledecks and Instagram @bela.siol
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1
Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Nothing But Regrets (out) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Monday Mar 18, 2019
28 Gifts of the Wyrd: Third Anniversary
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
The third anniversary of hosting the podcast! It is hard to believe it has been three years since firing up the the recording program and posting my first episode.
A little update as we enter the fourth year of the podcast. Planning to continue the podcast, hopefully with some additional, shorter episodes as well as interviews and other discussions.
PantheaCon 2019 follow-up. Talking about workshops, divination, and hospitality suites - OH MY! An enthusiastic tale of this year's convention complete with plugs for some previous episodes.
Links:
The Troth / Heathens Against Hate
Alliance for Inclusive Heathenry
Dutch Nehalennia Facebook Page
Land of Fire (the Norse World Tales Book 1) by Tina Merrybard
Bindrunes episode 10
Diana Paxson interview episode 14
Oracle of Nehalennia episode 22
Norns: Stanza 21 and Stanzas 4 &5 from the album Völuspá by Tonya Threet
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1
Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro)by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
Middle piece: Norns and outro Stanza 4 & 5 both by Tonya Threet.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Monday Jan 14, 2019
27 Gifts of the Wyrd: Heathen Leaders in the Navy
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Welcome to another episode of Gifts of the Wyrd. This episode, we pipe aboard two Heathens serving in the US Navy who are taking steps to lead Heathen services (blots/study groups etc) aboard their commands.
Josh and Josh are Troth members who serve aboard two separate commands and talk about their journeys to having Heathen (and Pagan) services and study groups regularly held while they are at sea. They joined me for an interview at the end of September 2018
The Heathen activities aboard a US Navy ship were recognized nationwide in early January 2019 with media outlets picking up a story about the services held during deployment. Our guest, Josh W, was interviewed in the story which was carried in the Navy Times, Washington Times, Daily Mail, and other outlets.
Great job!
NOTES:
The Troth, Circle Sanctuary, Open Halls Project
In March 2017, The Department of Defense added Heathenry and other Pagan faith groups to all branches of the military for official recognition. The Wild Hunt article describes more detail.
BOOKS: There are a lot of books on a variety of topics. here are a few basics for starting out.
The Hávamál, A New Translation by Ben Waggoner. (check out other sagas and resources at the Troth's Lulu Store)
Essential Asatru by Diana Paxson
Words for Warriors by Diana Paxson (Lulu link to eBook and print book)
A Practical Guide to Asatru, by Patricial M. Lafayllve
The Poetic Edda: The Poetic Edda by Dr. Jackson Crawford, The Poetic Edda (Oxford World's Classics) Carolyne Larrington translation, the Lee Hollander translation, The Prose Edda (Penguin Classics), the Saga Six Pack series.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Gotham Sunrise by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5. Black Hat Society's latest album can also be found on Bandcamp.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
26 Gifts of the Wyrd: 2019 New Year Episode
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Sunday Jan 06, 2019
Happy New Year 2019!! As part of new year's divination, Jan takes a rune pull for a broad look at 2019. A three-rune pull for the following topics:
What to leave behind in 2018
What to work towards in 2019
High view look at a basic theme for 2019
Anticipating late September 2019 release of the English translation of Germanic Magic, Runes: Their History, Mythology and Use in Magical Practice by Gunivortus Goos. Check out his books in English, Dutch, and German at Boudicca.de. Episode 18, Ostara, includes Goos' book, Eostre Ostara Eostar (under the pen name of Gardenstone).
Special "guest" song by Damh the Bard: Thundersbarrow Hill. Damh has some really great music! Please check his website out.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Twitter: @WyrdGifts Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt Instagram: @wyrdgifts1
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Apple Seed Seduction by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp and you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Friday Nov 16, 2018
25 Gifts of the Wyrd: Vantljusstaken - Sunwait Candle Lighting
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Jan goes solo in this episode to share the growing world-wide tradition of Väntljusstaken/Sunwait Candle lighting. This is a revitalizing of the advent wreath candles with a Heathen/Pagan purpose to help bring in the Yule time.
The Sunwait candleholder has six candles to be lit the six Thursdays (or fridays/other day of the week, or even the 5 days prior to Yule) leading up to the winter solstice. Any six-armed candleholder will do, and you decorate it as you wish. Many use the first runes of the Futhark to mark the candles and manifest their runic power for the meditation and into the coming season/year.
There is a poem to go with the lighting of each candle here in English, but also on the website in Swedish, French, German and Dutch.
Post photos of your candles and your experiences setting the intentions during this on Gifts of the Wyrd Facebook group and @Vantljusstaken Facebook page. Follow on Instagram @sunwait_candles and use #Väntljusstaken #sunwaitcandles.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact: Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1
Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availabilty and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) and Apple Seed Seduction by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp and you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
24 Gifts of the Wyrd: Heathens Against Hate
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
In this episode, Jan speaks with Ethan Stark, director of Heathens Against Hate. Heathens Against Hate is a program of The Troth providing resources and information to to educate about and encourage reforming hatefulness in Heathenry and the world.
Get to know about Heathens Against Hate and visit to the Parliament of world Religion in November 2018. This interview is also published on The Troth's podcast.
Thanks for listening
Visit the following Social Media for The Troth:
Twitter: @AtTheTroth Facebook: TheTroth1 Website: TheTroth.org
Heathens Against Hate: www.heathensagainst.org
Twitter: @HeathensAgainst
#HeathensAgainstHate #KnowYourHeathens #InclusiveHeathens
Parliament of World’s Religions: www.parliamentofrelgions.org#2018Powr
Declaration 127: www.declaration127.com
ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Southern Poverty Law Center
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Music: from To Hear the Trumpets Call music by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk's music is currently on Bandcamp and you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Friday Sep 14, 2018
23 Gifts of the Wyrd: Karoline Fritz - Arbux author
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Friday Sep 14, 2018
In this episode Jan is joined by Karoline Fritz, author of The Story of Arbux from The Three Little Sisters. Karoline shares her story as a writer and how Arbux stumbled into her life to tell his story.
The Story of Arbux is a delightful tale of adventure, friendship, and commitment that is suitable for the entire family. #ArbuxStory
Order the eBook or printed copy from Amazon.
See artist Caroline Jensen's artwork at the Majestic Gallery.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
Please leave feedback on iTunes and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availabilty and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Intro (from To Hear the Trumpets Call) and outgoing (from Nothing but Regrets) music by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Hauk was interviewed on episode 5.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
22 Gifts of the Wyrd: Oracle of Nehalennia with Bela Síol
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
In this episode, Bela Síol, the creator of the beautiful Oracle of Nehalennia deck, joins me to talk about the deck, her journey to meet the Dutch Goddess Nehalennia, and other decks she is working on - listen to find out Who will be the subject of them.
Find Bela and the Oracle on Facebook: @belasioloracledecks
Order the deck from Bela's website. Bela Siol
Check out a review of the deck from Jenna's Spiritual Garage. Jan will also be posting a video of the deck on the Gifts of the Wyrd YouTube Channel
For information on the Nehalennia Harvest fesitval, see the Nehalennia Oogstfeest on Facebook.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
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Intro (from To Hear the Trumpets Call) and outgoing (from Nothing but Regrets) music by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Sunday Aug 05, 2018
21 Gifts of the Wyrd: Vitki Musings with Kurt Hoogstraat
Sunday Aug 05, 2018
Sunday Aug 05, 2018
Jan visits with Vitki Kurt Hoogstraat. Kurt is facilitating an online space for people to exchange ideas and encourage the esoteric aspects of Heathenry of runes, siedhr, magic. Those who are interested in the aspects of Vitki, Volva, Gythia, Godhi are encouraged to connect with others in an inclusive and safe space to connect.
Kurt chats about working with others to grow the community through online connections and physical relationships when possible.
Websites: TheTroth.org Ar nDraoicht Fein
Music: Intro: Stanza 31. Valkyries Assemble from Voluspa by Tonya Threet.
Exit Music: Gotham Surprise by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Announcements:
Vitki Musings is available on Amazon. Find the Vitki/Volva Forum is on Facebook.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
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Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Saturday Jun 16, 2018
20 Gifts of the Wyrd: Connla Freyjason Interview
Saturday Jun 16, 2018
Saturday Jun 16, 2018
Jan interviews author Connla Freyjason about his book Norse Witch: Claiming the Heidhrinn Heart. This book is on the wave of a movement of encouraging those of the Heathen practices to embrace their relationships with the 9 Worlds in a modern context.
If you are tired of hearing "you're doing it wrong" by others, this is a book that will inspire you to build on the things we can piece together from the lore and archeological finds to develop thriving relationships with the Gods, the vaettir, and the ancestors. Through active participation, we use the gnosis (experience and knowledge) we gain through those relationships to create and engage in meaningful practices today.
We touch on other topics and discuss the upcoming release of Blessings of Fire and Ice, a devotional companion in the Norse Witch series. Norse Witch is available on Amazon. #NorseWitch #BlessingsofFireandIce
Music: Intro: Stanza 31. Valkyries Assemble from Voluspa by Tonya Threet.
Exit Music: Gotham Surprise by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Announcements:
Releases by Iaconagraphy Press: Blessings of Fire and Ice (June 2018), Faith Food Family (Fall 2018), Wheel of Fire and Ice (Winter 2018).
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
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Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Monday Mar 19, 2018
18 Gifts of the Wyrd Ostara/Eostre
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Was a Germanic goddess Eostre or Ostara ever honored in the old days? Are Easter and the German 'Ostern' named after her? Does the widespread Easter lore have roots in ancient pagan rituals? The answers to these questions are disputed among both laymen and scholars. Often it can be hard to distinguish between faith and facts. Therefore, the available sources have been brought together in this book and offered with explanatory notes. However, it is left to the reader to consider whether in Germany a goddess Ostara, Eostar or Ostera was worshiped as was Eostre in England.
In this episode, Jan discusses the book by GardenStone for Ostara.
Eostre Ostara Eostar by GardenStone is available from GardenStone's website and on Amazon.
Ostara Artwork by Connla Freyjason - Iaconography. Poem by Jan
Visit the Gifts of the Wyrd webpage for blog posts.
Music: Intro to episode 16: Stanza 31: Valkyries Assemble from Voluspa by Tonya Threet. (no longer available: Update 2021)
Outgoing: When the Dead Walk by Hauk from Apple Blossoms and Abandoned Tracks.
Music by Hauk Heimdallsman Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Check out The Cartomancer magazine. The Cartomancer is a quarterly journal featuring original content in the form of articles, reviews, artwork and more.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
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Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Friday Mar 09, 2018
17 Gifts of the Wyrd: Second Anniversary, PantheaCon and Sacred Sites
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Friday Mar 09, 2018
Jan Tjeerd celebrates the second anniversary of Gifts of the Wyrd with a follow up to PantheaCon 2018 and shares highlights from the sacred sites tour in Germany after Frith Forge in October 2017.
After Frith Forge, Jan and seven others embarked on a week long journey through the center of Germany to visit special locations. These sites included: Ringheiligtum Pommelte, Opfermoor Bogtei-Oberdorla, the geographic center of modern Germany (Niederdorla), Frau Holle Teich, Externsteine, Kalkriese, neolithic tombs from Wildeshausen Geest, Visbeker Braut, Kleinekneter Steine and Pestruper Graberfeld, and finally visting the Mythenpfad in Schleswig where the viking age settlement of Haithabue was located.
Frau Holle Teich, Germany
Listen to the background during the Frau Holle section and you will hear a brook that Jan recorded feeding water into Her pond.
Take a look at this wonderful video edited by fellow Sacred Sites traveler, Noel. It has images of all of the sites we visited together.
Thank you for two great years and looking forward to many more episodes.
NOTES:
Verein für Germanisches Heidentum e.V.
Contact Drew at Just Rewards for amazing amaber pieces.
Diana Paxson and Seidhjaller
GardenStone's books can be ordered from Amazon or from his own site.
Check out Beowulf store and the Mythenpfad in Schleswig, Germany.
Thanks for listening
Website: TheTroth.org
Music: Intro to episode 16: Stanza 31: Valkyries Assemble from Voluspa by Tonya Threet. (no longer available)
Music by Hauk Heimdallsman Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic.
Outgoing piece from the album Voluspa by Tonya Threet. Voluspa 4 & 5.
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Notes and announcements:
Pantheacon was an inclusive pagan convention welcoming all paths and the people who practice them. It is now retired. (update 2021
Check out the Tarot Visions podcast for delightful cinversations with Jaymi and Rosered about Tarot and other divination. Tarot Visions is available on podbean their Facebook page is: @tarotvisionsus
Check out The Cartomancer magazine. The Cartomancer is a quarterly journal featuring original content in the form of articles, reviews, artwork and more.
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
Please leave feedback on iTunes and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.
Friday Feb 09, 2018
16 Gifts of the Wyrd: Frith Forge recap from The Troth
Friday Feb 09, 2018
Friday Feb 09, 2018
Episode 16 cross posts an episode from The Troth's Podcast in which Jan interviews Frith Forge co-organizers Robert Schreiwer (Troth Steersman) and Amanda Leigh-Hawkins (International Relations Committee) for a recap of the Frith Forth conference held in October 2017. The conference was a collaboration of the Troth and the Asatru EU Network. The European co-organizer was Haimo Grebenstein of Verein fur Germanisches Heidentum e.V.
There were representatives from organizations from the U.S. and Europe as well as folks who wanted to connect with other leaders and have a good experience. Links to the organizations can be found on the Frith Forge event page. Scroll down to the Participants section and click on the logo to conect to a website.
The Asatru Summer Camp will be held 28 July - 4 August in Gerolstein, Germany. Please see the IASC website for information and booking details. Attendance for the 7-day camp is as low as 230 Euros including accommodations at the youth hostel where it is held. Workshops, blots, activities, and most of all - connection with other inclusive Heathens in a fun and comfortable setting.
Frith Forge was co-sponsored by The Troth and organizations from Europe
Thanks for listening
Visit the following Social Media for The Troth:
Twitter: @AtTheTroth Facebook: TheTroth1
Website: TheTroth.org
Music:
Intro to episode 16: Stanza 31: Valkyries Assemble from Voluspa by Tonya Threet. (no longer available Udpate 2021)
Intro to the Troth's podcast: To Hear the Trumpets Call by Hauk Heimdallsman Hauk's only link is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic.
Outgoing piece from Voluspa by Tonya Threet.
Track 10: Stanza 19 Yggdrasil
All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.
Notes and announcements:
Pantheacon was a convention held annually in San Jose, CA in February. It is now retired and no longer active (update 2021)
The Alliance for Inclusive Heathenry hosted a hospitality room where people gathered to make friends.
Wyrd host, Jan, hosted a suite for divination and oracle practices.
Check out the Tarot Visions podcast for delightful cinversations with Jaymi and Rosered about Tarot and other divination. Tarot Visions is available on podbean their Facebook page is: @tarotvisionsus
Runes of the Northern Lights by Paola Tartara.
Check out The Cartomancer magazine. The Cartomancer is a quarterly journal featuring original content in the form of articles, reviews, artwork and more. The main focus is cartomancy in all of its forms; especially tarot, Lenormand, and oracle cards (including runes).
Housekeeping:
Gifts of the Wyrd contact:
Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com
Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt
Please leave feedback on iTunes and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier.
Logo Created by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for logo designs for all your needs.
Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7).
Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.