Gifts of the Wyrd

85 Gifts of the Wyrd: Norse Goddess Rune Oracle: Raven Stark and Sharon McLeod

Joining the podcast this episode are the incredible and talented creators of the Norse Goddess Rune Oracle - Rebecca Joy "Raven" Stark and Sharon McCleod.  Raven is a rune practitioner, a volva, and a teacher of runes and Norse spirituality.  Sharon is an artist/illustrator inspired by nature, myth, magic, and all thing otherworldly. 

Together they created the amazing Norse Goddess Rune Oracle which connects the power of Norse goddesses and beings with the power of the runes for use in divination, magic, and relationship with divine powers.  

The deck focuses on the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark; and to increase the number of goddesses to connect with, merkstave cards are included bringing the deck to 39 red-edged cards.  

Hear about their wonderful friendship, how they worked with the goddesses of the deck as well as those who are not featured, and other interesting topics of conversation. 

 

You can pick up the deck from your favorite metaphysical shop (support community business when you can), from Llewellyn Books or Blue Angel Publishing, or from an online retailer. 

Llewellyn Books https://www.llewellyn.com    Blue Angel Publishing https://blueangelonline.com

Follow Raven and Sharon on Instagram and look up their work and projects on their websites: 

Raven Stark: www.starkravenrunes.com  Instagram @stark_raven_Runes 

Sharon McCleod: www.sharonmcleod.com    Instagram @sharonmccleod3

 

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Music.  Intro: Cooking with the Italians. Outro: Emotion. Stinger: Gotta Get It. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios.

Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer. 

Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy.

Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

73 Gifts of the Wyrd: Holiday Decks with Jenna Ball

A last minute idea for the holiday season, my friend Jenna Ball and I talk about Holiday (Christmas/Yuletide) themed decks for the season.  This is a totally last minute, unscripted, and loosely planned discussion about the tarot, oracle, and lenormand decks in our collections. And also a holiday rune set! 

Have a listen and we hope we inspire you to find new decks to enjoy in the season. 

Decks we talked about: 

The Christmas Oracle, by John Hijatt and Vinnora, available on Etsy

Yuletide Monsters Oracle by Madame Onca (She joined me on episode 70); available on Etsy

Yuletide Tarot by Kristoffer Hughes and Erin O'Leary Brown by Llewellyn (listen to episode 72 for interview with Kristoffer)

The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot by Insight Editions

The Seasons Of the Witch Yule Oracle by Rockpool

The Yuletide Lenormand by Kendra Hurteau and Katrina Hill; available on gamecrafter.com

The Winter Waite Tarot by Tarot Collectibles

X'Mas Elf Red or Green by Deckstiny

Hello Winter by Midnight Oracle (apparently not in print)

Book: The Fright Before Christmas by Jeff Belanger

China plate runes by Forge of the Phoenix

 

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Music.  Intro: Holiday Hustle. Outgoing/transitions: The Night Before Christmas. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios.

Logo Created by Xan Folmer. 

Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy.

Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.

70 Gifts of the Wyrd: Madame Onca, Yultide Monsters Oracle

“Do you like the wild beast-man Krampus? Do you like the giant Yule Cat of Iceland?  The deep of midwinter invites you to settle down by the fire with a seasonal beverage and this darkly folky oracle deck.”

Then do we have an oracle deck for you! The Yultide Monsters Oracle by Madame Onca O'Leary.

Joining me on this episode is the amazing and superbly talented Madame Onca.  Madame Onca is an artist, writer, and entertainer. She is co-author of the World Spirit Tarot (a RWS-style deck with a focus on inclusivity and empowerment), the Yuletide Monsters Advent Calendar, and other products associated with the world of Krampus. 

For the winter season this year, Madame Onca has created the Yuletide Monsters Oracle for Yule-tide/Krampus season. It is currently a Kickstarter project (open until Oct 22, 2023) which is FULLY funded and ready to print.  After Oct. 22, the deck can be ordered at Madame Onca Studios on Etsy.

Find out a lot of background about the characters, how the deck works, how the art was created, and more.  An interesting discussion about a really cool deck. 

Find Madame Onca on Facebook and Instagram: @madamonca

Website: https://theworldspirittarot.com/

For information on the Folly Cove Designers, internet search the term. Here are a couple of starting points: Cape Ann Historical Museum and Virginia Lee Burton the Film

 

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Order The Christmast Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle

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Music.  Intro: Cooking with the Italians. Outgoing: Commercial Bliss.  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios.

Logo Created by Xan Folmer. 

Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy.

Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.

63 Gifts of the Wyrd: Witches of Triora Deck

Bela Siol is back with another beautiful deck to share honoring the witches of Triora, Italy, with her new oracel deck - The Witches of Triora. 

The witches of this area are akin to the Seeresses of the Germanic north and others who practiced the craft.  Bela has created other beautiful decks including the Oracle of Nehalennia, the Oracle of Freya, and the Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan.  

Bela talks about her passion for creating this deck as an honor and love project to the women who were accused of, tortured, and murdered as witches during inquisition. 

She also goes into her visits to Triora and how those visits inspired the creation of the deck and the ancestors who whispered to her and others. 

Support Bela and back the deck at https://bit.ly/3e0UMEk until October 31, 2022. 

Check out Bela's other offerings at www.belasiol.com and the episodes she has joined me to talk about them. They make for great Halloween and Christmas gifts. 

Oracle of Nehalennia (episode 22)

The Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan (episode 29)

The Oracle of Freya (episode 42)

The Cupid Lenormand

Bela also helped me with the second printing of The Christmas Oracle (episode 53)

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John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt

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Music:  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com (Intro: Silly Bank Heist. outgoing: Fist Bump)

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Logo Created by Xan Folmer. 

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.

53 Gifts of the Wyrd: The Christmas Oracle

I created an oracle deck and Ancestral Tarot author, Nancy Hendrickson, joins me this episode to talk about it.  

We talk about the inspiration for the deck, the artwork, and the connection to the magic of the Christmas season. 

UPDATE: August 5, 2021. The Kickstarter did not fund. However, I have obtained funding to still have the decks created.  Order details will be posted soon and decks should be available by October 2021. 

#TheChristmas Oracle

Facebook: @TheChristmasOracle

Follow Nancy and her Ancestral Tarot work at: 

Instagram: @NancySageShadow

Facebook: @SageandShadow

For help bringing your oracle or tarot project to life, contact Bela Siol.  She can work with you to plan your campaign. https://belasiol.com/

 

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Music:  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com (Intro: Silly Bank Heist and The Night before Christmas.  Outgoing: Holiday Hustle)

Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios.

Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Logo Created by Xan Folmer. 

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.

42 Gifts of the Wyrd: Oracle of Freya - Bela Siol

The wait is over and the The Oracle of Freya - Journey of The Völva oracle card set is now available from creator Bela Siol.  To "kick" off the Kickstarter campaign, I interviewed deck creator Bela about her process. UPDATE: The project fully funded and you can contact Bela directly for copies.

Bela is the creator of the Oracle of Nehalennia (episode 22) and the Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan (episode 29). These decks are still available at belasiol.com.

We have a fun time discussing her inspiration to create the Oracle of Freya and how Freya connected with her to do it. 

 

Freya chant written by Bela Siol, sung and performed by Elsa Field.  Facebook: @elsafieldmusic or by emailing: elsa@elsafield.co.uk

Back the deck at the Kickstarter campaign here: 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oracledecks/the-oracle-of-freya

How to find Bela and the cards: 

Facebook: @belasioloracledecks  Instagram: @bela.siol

 

Gifts of the Wyrd contact:

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Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Also Apple Seed Seduction by Hauk. 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 Xan Folmer.

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.

41 Gifts of the Wyrd: Author Gunivortus Goos on Germanic Magic and Holle

 Listen in to a discussion with author Gunivortus Goos about his latest works to be translated into English (Germanic Magic) and updated (Goddess Holle).  Both books are lengthy volumes filled with fantastic history and ways to connect to a Germanic based practice of Heathenry/Asastru.  

Germanic magic is a modern system developed from Germanic folk practices and relationships with the Elder Futhark runes for an intensive magical experience today.  

 

 Goddess Holle is revised and expanded to include lore, folk tales from the region, and how she is connecting to people today.  

 

Gunivortus' website (boudicca.de) includes all his books which are printed in Dutch, English, and German as well as articles, blog posts, and short audio files of stories and legends.

Order at Book Depository: Germanic Magic ;  Goddess Holle    

Listen to Episode 59 for Goos' return with his book The Secrets of the Mist Witches. 

Gifts of the Wyrd contact:

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Music: To Hear the Trumpets Call (intro) by Hauk Heimdallsman. Also playes is Apple Seed Seduction by Hauk. 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.

Outgoing music by written and performed by Birgit Knorr: Heil Dir Holle. A song written especially for Holle.

All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission.

Logo Created by Xan Folmer.

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.

40 Gifts of the Wyrd Walter Freyrsson

This episode I welcome Walter Freyrsson, author of the guidebook to The Wood and Bone and Path Unknown Gay Runic Oracle by St. Jinx.

We get a interesting insight from Walter as he collaborated with St. Jinx during the creation of this beautiful deck expressing runic mysteries through celebrating gay identity. 

This episode is released during Pride month, June 2020.  We remember the Stonewall riot that started the decades long fight for equality and non-discrimination that is still not over for the LGBTQ+ community.  

Find St. Jinx and Walter on Instagram: 

Walter: @reinvented76   

St. Jinx: @st.jinx.art 

Order the Wood and Bone Gay Runic Oracle from Gamecrafter.

 

 

 

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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 Xan Folmer.

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.

29 Gifts of the Wyrd: The Morrighan Oracle Deck

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  

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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.

26 Gifts of the Wyrd: 2019 New Year Episode

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

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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.

22 Gifts of the Wyrd: Oracle of Nehalennia with Bela Síol

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.

15 Gifts of the Wyrd:New Year Episode 2018

Episode 15 of Gifts of the Wyrd celebrates the New Year of 2018 with a rune reading and a deck review. 

                                                

Using the Runes of the Northern Light rune deck, Jan does a Rune reading taking us into the first of 2018. 

 

                                                 

The second half of the program I give a review of the deck, Runes of the Northern Light by Paola Tartara which is available from Llewellyn.  This is a really nice deck and I enjoy using it. It's vibrant, fun, and will make a wonderful rune resource for those who enjoy cartomancy. 

Music: 

Veganomicon by Hauk Heimdallsman

Völuspá Stanza 19 by Tonya Threet. from Völuspá cd

Nothing But Regrets by Hauk Heimdallsman

(music used with permission)

Notes and announcements:

Runes of the Northern Lights by Paola Tartara. Deck with Runes depicted in a delightful retro style. Beautifully colored. This deckis now available and can be ordered from Llewellyn by your local book shop. 

Völuspá cd by Tonya Threet : no longer available

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:

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.

 

 

11 Gifts of the Wyrd: Viking Oracle Review

And we're back. After a 6 month hiatus, I'm pleased to be recording the podcast again. It's been a hectic spring and beginning of summer with computer issues, travel, and family things to work out. So it has delayed the timing and ability to record.  But things have settled glad to ge the podcast going. 

A huge note of thanks to Xander Folmer of Hughinn's Heathen Hof for the amazing logo and banners created for Gifts of the Wyrd.  They are amazing and beautiful. I am really pleased with the image and working with him is amazing. Contact Xan for graphic design ideas and work you may need. 

This episode we get caught up and comment about issues within the Heathen community regarding some groups choosing to make their Heathenry exclusive to those who do not fit their vision of a white, heterosexual, of certain European heritage, or other ways to exclude on immutable traits. Gifts of the Wyrd does not engage in that and stands by an inclusive Heathen practice with many other amazing groups and people. Together we can create safe spaces for people to learn, grow, worship, fellowship, and find community and allies. 

Review of the Viking Oracle: The Viking Oracle is by Stacey Demarco with artwork by Jimmy Manton and published by Blue Angel Publishing. 

After a little catch up session, I review the Viking Oracle. This will be a long episode, so it's ok to take some breaks at the natural stopping poings. About 25 minutes in or so will start the review. The next stopping point will be at about 43 minutes in with a music piece. Then finish out the remaining 40 minutes or so with discussion about the oracle deck. The deck review will be in three parts. 

Introduction to the deck and artwork overall, the runes of the deck and the oracle part of the deck. 

I hope you find this helpful with your decision about this deck. 

Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com 

Jan's Facebook page @JohnHijatt

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Music: 

Intro/out: Five for Freya  from Apple Blossoms and Abandoned Tracks - 2014 by Hauk

Voluspa 4 & 5 by Tonya Threet from the forthcoming album Voluspa. See her page on Facebook and sample pieces on Soundcloud. Thanks for letting me play this piece. 

Notes: Rune deck recommendations.

The Martin Rune Deck. by Alaric Albertsson and Taren Martin. Anglo-Saxon Futhorc deck beautifully designed and available from Wolfden Designs. 

Power of the Runes by Voenix. great images that evoke the power of the Elder Futhark. 

Runes of the Northern Lights by Paola Tartara. Rune symbols in a delightful retro style. Beautifully colored. This deck will be available October 2017. 

(Power of the Runes and Runes of the Northern Lights are available through order at your local metaphysical shop. Please support your local shop if possible and purchase locally. If this is not possible, they are available on A to Z). 

 

Gifts of the Wyrd logo designed by Xander Folmer of Huginn's Heathenhof. Contact Xander for your logo design. 

Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7). 

 

10 Gifts of the Wyrd: Bindrunes

Jan talks about designing bindrunes for your personal use. 

 

Follow Gifts of the Wyrd on Twitter: @Wyrd Gifts. On Facebook: facebook.com/GiftsoftheWyrd. Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com

Music: All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission. 

Intro: To Hear the Trumpets Call from the album of the same name by Hauk. hauk.bandcamp.com

Outgoing: Ravens Wings from the album No Mercy by Hauk.

Please visit the websites of the artists and support their music. 

Thanks to Anastasia Haysler of www.tarotpathways.com

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

Music by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic. Jan has some copies his albums. email at giftsofthewyrd@gmail.com

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.

3 Gifts of the Wyrd: Divination and Modern Practice:Gnosis

Episode 3: This episode Jan and Laine discuss divination and the modern practice of gnosis. During the section on divination, we talk about using runes for ourselves and as part of reading for others. We also discuss Spae and Seidh and our experiences in learning and doing it.

This leads into a discussion of "gnosis" in today's practice. What is UPG (unverified personal gnosis), shared gnosis, and m.u.s (made up sh - er stuff)? Is UPG valid and useful today?

Blogs: Gifts of the Wyrd
follow on Twitter: @WyrdGifts   email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com 

Music: by Hauk. Hauk.Bandcamp.com

           Intro: Five for Freya, Album: Apple Blossoms and Abandoned Tracks 2014

Books: Trance-Portation. Learning to Navigate the Inner World, Diana L. Paxon, Weiser Books 2008.
Seidr: The Gate is Open, Katie Gerrard, Avalon Publishing 2011

Links: Heathen Prayer Cards, by Galina Krasskova. Read about them at Gangleri's Grove. Order at: Wyrd Curiosities.
Viking Lenormand, by Carole Beasley. * Update: No longer available *

Group links: ADF, The Troth, SoCal Ostara Gathering (Facebook),  Urglaawe,