Is Asatru dying out?
The Question of Asatru Dying Out The phrase “Asatru Dying Out” raises a direct and often misunderstood question about the current state of a modern religious movement rooted in pre-Christian […]
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Dagaz
Dagaz symbolizes “day” or “dawn” in Old Norse. It embodies themes of light, clarity, and new beginnings. Dagaz signifies the end of darkness, the emergence of light, and transformational change. In rune casting, it often signals a positive turning point, breakthrough, or realization. This rune encourages optimism and balance, highlighting the harmonious union of opposites and the promise of new opportunities and growth.
Sól (Sunna): The Radiant Sun Goddess
The Radiant Journey of Sól Sól, also written as Sól or Sunna in some traditions, represents the living sun and its constant movement across the sky within early northern belief.
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Sköll and Hati: The Wolves of the Sky
The Celestial Wolves Who Pursue Sun and Moon Sköll and Hati race across the sky in Norse mythology as relentless wolves who chase the sun and the moon, creating a
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Ginnungagap: The Great Primordial Void
The Vast Expanse of Ginnungagap and Its Foundational Presence Ginnungagap, sometimes written as Ginnunga-gap or Ginnungagap in simplified modern forms, carries a name from Old Norse pronounced roughly as “GIN-noon-gah-gap,”
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Natural Cycles
Natural Cycles: Rhythms of Renewal and Return Natural Cycles, sometimes described as cycles of becoming, seasonal turning, or tíðahringr, pronounced “TEE-thah-ringr” where ð sounds like the “th” in “this,” represent
Ragnarök (Ragnarok, Ragnarøkkr): Twilight of the Mighty Gods
Ragnarök: The Final Conflict and Renewal of the World Ragnarök, also written as Ragnarøk or Ragnarok, is pronounced “RAG-nah-rok,” while the Old Norse form sounds like “RAG-nah-rerk,” where “ö” resembles
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Wheel of the Year: 8 Spokes of the Cycle of Seasons
Upcoming Asatru Events Browse upcoming events celebrating our culture, ancestors, and nature. History and Mythology The Wheel of the Year represents the cycle of seasons, marking the turning points in
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Dagaz (ᛞ): 7th Rune of the 3rd Ætt
Meaning and Symbolism Dagaz (pronounced “DAH-gahz”) appears in various forms. Some spellings include “Dag,” “Dæg,” and “Daeg.” The Old English letter “æ” (ash) in “Dæg” sounds like “a” in “cat.”
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Sowilō (ᛊ or 𐌔): 8th Rune of the 2nd Ætt
Symbolism and Meaning Sowilō (pronounced “SOH-wee-loh”) represents the sun’s power, clarity, and life-giving energy. This rune, also spelled as Sowulo, Sōl, or Sigel, corresponds to the Proto-Germanic *sōl, meaning “sun.”
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