#freyja worship

[undeadmagick]

i find it fascinating how my perception of the gods have changed once i met them. both in looks and personality.

Freyja, related to beauty, love and lust, i believed would look young and very feminine. Yet, when presented with her, she was a gorgeous, mature woman with lines at her eyes and a towering figure. The realization that a goddess I acknowledge as being so gorgeous had wrinkles and strong facial features made me reconsider my own perceived “flaws” and standards of beauty. She was beautiful in her strength and wisdom and yet also in her divinity and confidence. I had forgotten a woman of extreme beauty was also a goddess of war. And in both being true, I found her to be the most powerful woman I know.

Seeing Hades, I believed he would be fearsome and cold. Yet, when I looked into his eyes, there was warmth. He had an appearance of a man in his 40s with long hair, the color of the night, and he had no resentment or even disdain. Only softness. I didn’t fear him nor did he try to have me do so. He was safe as he led me through the courtyard where we met. Where I thought he would be an imposing and cold-hearted figure, I found someone with such patience like a father-figure would have.

Apollo, whom I thought would be bubbly and funny from how I’ve seen others described him was indescribably elegant. He carried himself well. He was kind and patient. Where I thought I would find youthful naivety, I found charm and elegance. And he only asked to help me in my healing. Even when I thought I did not need him, he waited patiently until I could hear him properly. And no matter how long it took, he was still welcoming with a smile.

I truly believe everyone should have the opportunity of meeting their deities and finding how they appear to them. What they show themselves as is what you may need. I find it fascinating to see how others see them :) They love us very much.

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[chaos-bites]

💐 Subtle Freyja Worship 💕

Honor passed ancestors/loved ones; learn about your family history

Keep a self-care/self-love journal

Show yourself the same kindness you give to others

Have a candle that reminds you of her (no altar needed)

Keep a picture of her in your wallet

Wear jewelry that reminds you of her

Wear perfumes/colognes that remind you of her

Have a stuffed animal boar, cat, or falcon/bird of prey

Practice standing up for yourself and others; stand up for what you believe in

Have imagery of love, wings, or cats around

If you have a cat (or any pet), play with them

Assert your personal boundaries; learn what your boundaries are

Volunteer at an animal shelter, especially a cat shelter

Drink herbal tea, and add honey to it; drink something comforting

Feed neighborhood cats or birds (or dogs)

Support women's rights or SA survivor organizations

Practice discreet witchcraft or learn non-obvious divination methods (cartomancy, pyromancy, carromancy, etc.)

Express yourself in little ways, if you can't be open; a bracelet to represent your gender, pride flag colored shoelaces, etc.

Take a self-care/self-love bath, especially with flower petals (ensure they're safe first!!!)

Buy a bouquet of flowers, for yourself or a loved one

If you have a partner, do something nice or romantic for them; a date somewhere they like, surprise gifts, spending time with them, etc.

Give compliments to strangers; give compliments to yourself

Practice self-acceptance

Make a list of positive traits you have as well as points of pride

Take a hike/walk out in nature

Try to see the beauty in the world around you; notice the beauty in the little things

Spend time with your loved ones

Cook a good meal for yourself or loved ones

Take care of yourself physically and emotionally

Start a skin/body care routine

Start a flower garden; tend to plants

Eat your favorite candy

Be gentle with yourself when you're having a difficult time

Meditate to the sounds of nature or flowing water; be comfortable with your own presence

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May add more later on! This is my list of discreet ways to worship Freyja. Take care, everyone, and I hope this helps! 🩷

Link to my Subtle Worship Master list

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[ihavetoomanyfandomstobesane]

lady freyja: i’d love some red wine :)

me: i’m not old enough to buy that yet

lady freyja: red :)) wine :)))) please <333

me: you’ll have to wait a little while longer until i’m old enough. i don’t even plan on drinking, anyway

lady freyja: okay :) red wine when you can :))) <3

me: *sighs* okay. love you too <3

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[actiwitch]

Ppl: what about you?

Me: oh, I'm pagan- norse, mainly.

Ppl: oh OK. What does that mean exactly? Like who is your god?

Me: I worship the pantheon at large, but currently have a space on my altar for Odin and Freyja.

Ppl:

It feels like in CONCEPT most people are alright enough with paganism, even if they think it's strange, but I've found (frustratingly) that the second I ACTUALLY MENTION the Gods or my practice people just shut off, often into assumptions of the Gods as pop culture figures.

MY GODS ARE NOT NEW. THEY ARE NOT A JOKE OR SOMETHING CREATED FROM TIKTOK TEENAGERS OR MARVEL MOVIES OR BOOKS OR WEBCOMICS.

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[tears-of-amber]

FREYA (a deity deep dive & some UPG)

⚔️Who Is Freya?⚔️

Freya is a Norse goddess of war, love, beauty, sex, pleasure, magic, and so much more! Its very hard to summarize the extent of her powers, and what knowledge remains of her through artifacts and myths suggests she was once as complex a deity as Odin (bearing many alternate names and ruling over so many aspects of life). I took inspiration from @coinandcandle for the layout of this post. Hopefully that isn't a problem! If I get any information wrong or site sources that someone else discovers to be unreliable, I am open to feedback! Note: some of this is UPG, and I'm very clear when I'm stating UPG. If there's any confusion, feel free to message me!

⚔️Parents & Siblings⚔️

-Njördr (Freya's father, a Vanir god)

-Njördr's Unnamed Sister (Freya's mother, who some scholars speculate is Nerthus, yet it remains a mystery)

-Freyr (Freya's brother, a Vanir god)

⚔️Significant Other⚔️

-Odr (Freya's husband, a mysterious wandering god who is suspiciously like Odin)

⚔️Children⚔️

-Hnoss (Freya's daughter)

-Gersemi (Freya's daughter)

⚔️Epithets⚔️

-Hörn (meaning "flaxen", probably in reference to her hair)

-Gefn (meaning "the giver")

-Syr (meaning "sow" a creature that was associated with fertility like Freya)

-Valfreyja (meaning "lady of the slain", as Freya is the goddess who picks and rules over half the slain warriors in her hall Sessrúmnir, in the field of Fólkvangr.)

-Mardöll (meaning "sea-brightener" or "one who makes the sea shine") Note: I always think of her making her father Njördr proud, as a way of making the sea shine, but that is UPG.

-Vanadis (meaning "Vanir goddess")

⚔️Important Notes⚔️

-Freya is famous for her beauty, and her lavish taste. An example of this is her iconic necklace Brísingamen. She acquired this necklace by sleeping one night with each of the dwarves who made it. In return they made the necklace (which is said to have been gorgeous and forged out of gold with amber beads).

-Something that also confirms that amber and gold are sacred to the goddess Freya would be the story of how she cries tears that turn to gold when they touch the earth and to amber when they fall on the sea. Its important to note that she cries these tears for her husband Odr who has not returned in a long time from his wandering journeys. Below is a picture of the famous artwork that depicts her tears by Gustav Klimt:

-Oh, and Freya rides a chariot pulled by cats. Pretty cool, huh? The original cat lady. Cats are sacred to her, so if you want to honor her be sure to treat feline friends with extra respect and adoration!

-When she doesn't ride her chariot, Freya is said to ride her boar into battle. The boar's name is name is Hildisvíni (meaning battle swine).

-Freya possesses yet another treasure: her falcon cloak. This magical cloak of falcon feathers helps her to fly with the ease of a falcon. Therefore, its safe to say that falcons are sacred to this goddess.

-Despite being a goddess of sex and pleasure, Freya is not easily won over. The myths reveal she wont just sleep with anyone. Many giants sought to steal her away and wed her, yet she never caved and slept with someone she didn't see the benefit in sleeping with. In my UPG, she is a very independent goddess.

⚔️Modern Deity Work⚔️

Correspondences (These are based off of my UPG)

Rocks/Stones/Crystals

-amber

-gold

-falcon's eye (also called blue tigers eye)

-carnelian

-rose quartz

Herbs/Plants

-rose

-cinnamon

-mugwort

-daisy

-lily of the valley

-cowslips

Animals

-cat

-boar

-falcon

-rabbit

-hawk

Offering Ideas

-cinnamon tea with honey

-sweet decadent foods

-pieces of amber

-cat figurines

-jewelry (specifically necklaces)

Acts Of Devotion

-spending time caring for cats

-fighting for what you believe in

-standing up for yourself

-being respectful of your own and others sexualities

-beauty routines

-glamour magic

-learning seidr

-connecting with magic in whatever form feels right for you

-practicing being more loving and compassionate

⚔️Sources⚔️

#freya #freyja #freyja worship #norse gods #norse paganism #norse pagan #norse deities #norse witch #deity devotion #goddess freyja #deity deep dive #mythology

[thedosianexplorer]

HAGGING OUT: MAY

I spent the festivities enjoying decadence that was gone too quickly to photograph but some highlights:

Spiked ice tea (hibiscus/cherry/rosehip/berry tea and Queen Charlotte rum)

Chocolate croissants and cream puffs

Brioche French toast

Bread drizzled with hot honey and spices

Basically if it was a rare treat, an indulgence, or intoxicating in some way, we partook and delighted in the transition to a new season. It coincided with some truly lovely weather, some of the first we've had this extremely fickle year.

April is a hard month for us here between the inevitable (taxes) and difficult anniversaries, so we cut loose on the 30th and put it behind us for another year. Thanks to springcleaning I had time to create a new devotional piece:

This is for Freyja's shrine and is the box lid for containing objects offered or dedicated to Her. I painted it to look like an amber gem bordered with amber beads. Everyone at my altar gets a themed box and I'm working my way through all of them. Painted with Arteza acrylic paints (highly recommend, great pigmentation, blends well, and dilutes without being grainy).

#Hagging Out #hagging out 2023 #freyja #freyja worship #food mention #alcohol mention #to those who might notice the Algiz rune or other runes shown at this box and wonder if it's a Nazi dogwhistle #i applaud your concern and attention but these are Elder Futhark that spell Freyja's name #Algiz has personal significance to my work w/ Her through personal gnosis (plus it looks like a bird foot & she turns into a bird) #white supremacists in my area don't wear this one so i didnt think to add this originally but I unequivocally support Jewish lives #i hold and will always hold space for those threatened and marginalized by white supremacists #sigh it's hard to be a rune worker in the modern age but to take them up means acknowledging their misuse and recent history

[the-purvashadha]

Words fail us when we gaze upon you,

oh Delight of this world and beyond

Beauty unparalleled, so is your might

Your ferocity is beyond comparison

So is your love

Golden were your tears, Golden is your eternal glory

Infinite praises upon almighty Freyja

Goddess of Beauty

and more than that

Fill our arms with strength

Fill our hearts with courage

May we fight our battles in your name

And may our bravery be our offering to you

May we stand with the good

May we stand with the peace

May we stand with the just

May we stand wherever You stand

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[studentofthestars]

#freyja #freyja worship #cats #catlover #viking cats #freyja cats #freyja devotee #Youtube

[starsthewitch]

had already sent this to a mutual of mine but i thought this might be helpful for anyone else who may need it

it’s a tarot spread on how to know what deities are trying to reach out with you and why, works like a charm i swear

have a good night everyone!

-star <3

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[chaotic-heathen]

Freyja's Altar

My cat is a menace so I had to do some tidying up, and I really like how it turned out

#witchblr #continental heathenry #freyja #deity worship #freyja deity #heathenry #polytheist #germanic polytheism #norse polytheism #pagan witch

[andromedasdomain]

𓆩♡𓆪I've been enjoying making these graphs 𓆩♡𓆪 𓆩♡𓆪You can print them for your grimoire as well𓆩♡𓆪

Sources:

https://otherworldlyoracle.com/freya-goddess-of-love/

https://mythopedia.com/topics/freya

https://skjalden.com/freya/

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[undeadmagick]

collage wallpapers of my deities ♥️

ft. Lucifer, Hades, Freyja, Apollo, Jormungandr (in order)

free to use <3

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[freyjahcandice]

Starting to wonder if my conversations with crystals, deities & spirit guide are actually just schizophrenia

#Wytch #witchblr #love #paganblr #pagan wicca #pagan witch #wicca #wiccan #witchcore #witchcraft #crystals #moldative #intuition #intuitive #spirituality #spiritual awakening #schizophrenia #schizoposting #spells #deity worship #blessed #freya #freyja #freyjah #talking to myself

[ihavetoomanyfandomstobesane]

Freyja literally translates to Lady but that will not stop me from calling her Lady Freyja bc it sounds more proper to me

#freyja deity #freyja worship #freyja #norse paganism #norse pagan #pagan witch #paganism #pagan

[moonlight1237]

A little devotional shuffle for Freyja!🩷

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[tears-of-amber]

A DEVOTIONAL TO FREYJA (full version).

Amber and gold, how will Your tears fall?

Sweetness and strength, how will Your voice call?

Mistress of Magick, Goddess of Love, I wish for You to be near.

Your blessings I treasure deep in my heart, with dreams of Sessrúmnir.

I devote myself to You, in every art piece I do, and every candle I light.

I pray that I would be more like You, each day and every night.

Hail Freyja, Hail the Vanadis, Hail the Lady, Hail the War Goddess.

Valfreyja, Syr, Gefn, and Heidr,

You make my days so much brighter!

Mistress of seidr, goddess of war,

Stronger than a thousand men,

Your blessings I treasure close to my heart, like the necklace brisingamen.

I devote myself to You, with every great thing I do,

And every word that I rhyme,

I want to honor You, I want to stay true,

To You who make the seas shine.

Hail Freyja, Hail the Vanadis, Hail the Lady, Hail the War Goddess.

(I am the original author of this devotional to Freyja, so feel free to share it but of course with credit!)

-Velvet Rose

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