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jessiarts · 11 months

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Made another design in my series of pride Norse designs that I'm creating as a fuck you to nazis appropriating the runes and other symbols in hopes that if we can make designs of them that are so blatantly gay they won't want to touch them anymore. (Previous designs: Pride Loki Runes | Be Gay, Do Pride )

It's Yggdrasil (Norse tree of life) with the colors of the original pride flag in the tree/branches surrounded by rings in the colors of the triangle of the progress flag (representing BIPOC, Trans, and Intersex) (Design is transparent. Grey background is for visibility purposes)

Just like the previous designs, I'll be hosting the full-res file of this design as a free download on my Ko-Fi for people to use to make their own apparel/stickers/whatever. And also hosted on Threadless for those who can't print them on stuff themselves (or just don't feel like it) but still want something with this design on it. Each sale will also make an automatic donation to various LGBT+ charities like The Trevor Project and the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network.

I'll be making more of these designs and also be taking requests for a bit if there are any pride rune/Norse designs anyone might want to see made, feel free to just drop them in my ask box!

[Edit: For some reason linking to the download on Ko-Fi hides this post in tags. No idea why, because the other posts were/are fine, but anyway there's a link to my Ko-Fi in my pinned post. Apologies for the inconvenience.]

#pride #pride flag #norse #norse paganism #lgbt #lgbt pride #lgbtqia #pride month #pagan #queer #trans #gay pride #lesbian pride #bisexual pride #pansexual pride #norse runes #yggdrasil #tree of life #bipoc lgbt

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iridescent-witch-life · 8 months

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dancingwithfoxes · 5 months

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𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 ✶ 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒓

➜ for Thor⚡️if shared elsewhere please credit.

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roaenexists · 5 months

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When I don't ask my runes any specific question they tell me things like, "The breath of God and the primordial water nourish the seed of human creation." When I do the same with my tarot cards they say shit like, "Wash the dishes, whore. One day your parents will die."

#roaenpost #witchcraft #witchblr #witch #baby witch #tarot #tarot cards #tarotblr #divination #norse runes #futhark runes #elder futhark #witchling

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createimpact3p0 · 4 months

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An unbelievable video about Vikings, the Fearsome Legendary Norse Warriors. These fierce warriors had advanced skills in shipbuilding and navigation, allowing them to traverse vast oceans with their iconic longships in search of new lands to conquer.

#vikings #norse mythology #norse runes #epic #story #explore #Youtube

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jellyfishpagan · 22 days

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Ok hi I have a question for any Norse pagans!! I’m primarily Norwegian ethnically and have felt a pull to take a closer look at Norse paganism after following Hellenic paganism for almost 7 years now, but I have no clue what resources are good or where to start. I truly don’t know much at all so beginner level resources would be really really appreciated. I know the community can unfortunately have huge bigotry issues so I figured asking instead of assuming and finding out I got wrong knowledge or biased knowledge might be best!! Thank you so much and may your days be bright!!

#norse mythology #norse paganism #norse gods #norse heathen #norse pantheon #norse runes #norse polytheism #norse deities

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themodernwitchsguide · 8 months

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runes and their divinitory meanings

ᚠ fehu

BRIGHT STAVE: wealth, transaction, gold, prosperity, the fiery spark that can initiate productivity. creativity, energy, and generosity MURK STAVE: greed, duplicity, slavery, materialism and dishonesty, wolves lurking in the forest

ᚢ uruz

BRIGHT STAVE: primal strength and persistence, energy, tenacity, the survival instinct, raw energy, desire MURK STAVE: stubbornness, brutality, waning strength, the fragile ego that acts out

ᚦ thurisaz

BRIGHT STAVE: willingness and drive to protect oneself, manifestation of primal will, primordial energy MURK STAVE: violence, mental disturbance, sexual predation

ᚨ ansuz

BRIGHT STAVE: inspiration, oration, "divine breath," heed the advice of the divine MURK STAVE: being manipulated against the divine, lies

ᚱ raidho

BRIGHT STAVE: movement, propulsion, journey, discipline is needed to enact a change MURK STAVE: forced change, chaos, swimming upstream

ᚲ kenaz

BRIGHT STAVE: spark of creativity, bright ideas, fire power and energy, light in the darkness MURK STAVE: pain, exposure and weakness

ᚷ gebo

BRIGHT STAVE: generosity will be returned, sacrifices made out of love and loyalty MURK STAVE: stinginess, evil repaid with suffering, charity used to polish self image and boost ego

ᚹ wunjo

BRIGHT STAVE: joy, bliss, happiness, a sense of belonging with loved ones, support and achievement MURK STAVE: depression, alienation, rage

ᚺ hagalaz

BRIGHT STAVE: storms and forces beyond our control, our own darkness becomes potential for creation MURK STAVE: that which festers and broods under the surface, change for the worse

ᚾ nauthiz

BRIGHT STAVE: strife and strain, desire, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger MURK STAVE: poverty and health concerns

ᛁ isa

BRIGHT STAVE: take a much needed break, reinforces the runes it's close to MURK STAVE: blockage, illness, self-loathing, laziness, lethargy

ᛃ jera

BRIGHT STAVE: the harvest will be fruitful, your efforts will pay off, this too shall pass MURK STAVE: efforts put in the wrong place, a poor harvest

ᛇ eihwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: strength, reliability, mysticism, clairvoyance, communication with ancestors MURK STAVE: associated with death, caution is advised

ᛈ perthro

BRIGHT STAVE: good luck, good karma, birth/pregnancy, major life altering decisions MURK STAVE: bad karma, addictions, pessimism, repercussions for your actions

ᛉ algiz

BRIGHT STAVE: represents a shield (spiritual/ancestral/physical), things we hold sacred MURK STAVE: something is in danger, take stock and look for unseen dangers

ᛊ sowilo

BRIGHT STAVE: health, success, life force, radiance, facilitates positive change MURK STAVE: arrogance, misuse of power, distorted mindset, approach with balance

ᛏ tiwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: stay on track and stay disciplined, order, righteousness, the god Tyr MURK STAVE: over-sacrifice, tunnel vision, loss and imbalance, rage and frustration

ᛒ berkano

BRIGHT STAVE: light, renewal after chaos, fertility, birth, love, "feminine" magic, children MURK STAVE: problems conceiving, negativity/confusion with love, unwillingness to change

ᛖ ehwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: travel, fruitful partnerships, mutual respect, loyalty, sex MURK STAVE: jealousy, unequal exchange, strife in partnerships, take care of what's important to you

ᛗ mannaz

BRIGHT STAVE: mind and memory, human nature or connection with others, balance between masculine and feminine MURK STAVE: loneliness, difficulties with intimacy, possibly issues concerning gender (as in personal identity or conflicts with others)

ᛚ laguz

BRIGHT STAVE: success, the primordial waters, creation and fertility, psychic visions and dreams MURK STAVE: subtle manipulation, hypnosis, paranoia, poor decision making, avoiding responsibilities

ᛝ ingwaz

BRIGHT STAVE: the god Freyr, gathering of loved ones, home and hearth, peace, prosperity, (male) fertility MURK STAVE: someone unwilling to leave, responsibilities being avoided

ᛞ dagaz

BRIGHT STAVE: dawn, illumination, hope, unifying unlike aspects, joy for life is balanced with responsibilites MURK STAVE: warns that the truth can be painful

ᛟ othala

BRIGHT STAVE: everything inherited, oaths, revisiting roots, family, ancestors MURK STAVE: elitism, ethnocentrism, discrimination

#norse runes #runes #rune #divination #witch #witchblr #witchcraft #norse paganism #pagan #paganism #polytheism #norse polytheism #polytheist #magick #magic

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misspjsuperior · 2 months

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BERKANA woodcut print rune deck hand made by PJ Superior features each of the 24 Elder Futhark runes (plus a ”Wyrd” card) carved by hand into birch wood and printed in a hand cranked barrel press. (The backs printed with a spoon.) Along with the rune symbols, each associated Norse word along with a simple, deeply meaningful illustrative border is carved into the wood from which these cards are printed. The Norse rune symbols are still the main visual focus.

The woodcut print method used to create this hand crafted set of cards ensures that the wood carving typical of the most ancient sets of casting runes is still present in this contemporary deck.

I call this rune deck BERKANA after the 18th rune in the Elder Futhark alphabet, because it means “birch” which is the same type of wood used for the carving of this deck. In runic divination, Berkana represents growth, renewal, and hope.

A home made guide booklet, sewn by hand, is included to share interpretations for divination. The guidebook includes cultural background and history of the Elder Futhark runes, as well as insights into the inspirations and meanings of the artistic imagery accompanying each symbol.

Limited edition of 50 funded via Kickstarter

A handful of decks now available:

#norse runes #rune deck #divination tools #Viking #norse paganism #elder futhark #rune cards #woodcut #printmaking #vegvisir #rune magic #nordic #runes #tarot cards #oracle #fortune telling #folk witchcraft

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tyrsfire · 9 months

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Huginn & Muninn ✨️

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astridlovessigyn · 1 month

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Praise be to Loki. ❤️

#norse #norse aesthetic #norse deities #norse history #norse loki #norse polytheism #norse runes #norse witch #old norse #loki laufeyson #loki #norse paganism #norse gods #norse heathen #norse mythology #norse pantheon #Norse pagan

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jessiarts · 11 months

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So, I'm sure I'm not the only one upset seeing how nazis are appropriating Norse runes and stuff more lately (Also: 🤢 🤮) I've seen others before say that those who practice norse/etc should continue to wear them but to also wear their pride and BLM stuff loudly with them, so as to (A) not just let the nazi's have them, but also more importantly (B) so that people seeing them wear it wouldn't be uncomfortable or scared because it'd signal they didn't side with the SHitler babies.

And all this has made me want to design pride runes or something. Make designs of them that are so blatantly gay that nazis won't wanna touch them. Fucking rainbow runes- Just cover them in all the pride flags. Anything to tell nazis "fuck you, you can't take them."

And so I've started with these designs below. Loki written in runes over a few different flags that remind me of him and that I felt others would resonate with.

I've got the full-res designs hosted on my Ko-fi as free downloads for anyone who wishes to use them. Print them on a shirt, make yourself stickers, use on gifts for others- whatever. I'll also have them available on Threadless for those who don't want to or can't print them on stuff themselves but still want something with the design on it. Each sale will also make an automatic donation to various LGBT+ charities like The Trevor Project and the It Gets Better Project.

I'll be making more rune designs and also be taking requests for a bit if there are any pride rune/norse designs anyone might want to see made.

(Also while I was brainstorming ideas I drew some rune stone sets, [my fav is the glowy one] I'll put them under the cut so this isn't so long)

But yeah I'll probably be adding these to my Ko-Fi as free downloads too eventually. If anyone is super interested, or wants to make a request, just shoot me an ask and it might get me to upload them sooner lol

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ladyofspoons · 6 months

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got a new runestone in the works for @battlebabebeulah.

still drafting the sketch, but it’s almost time to start carving. each numbered section will have a stanza of a poem in it

and here’s the slab i’ll be working with

#runes #norse runes #runestones #monolith #art #poetry #commission

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morrigancrowphantom · 21 days

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🖤ᛉ🖤

#algiz #algiz rune #pagan #norse #nordic #woods #protection #life #nature #viking #norse runes #runes #trees #outdoors #wilderness

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merovingian-marvels · 5 months

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The actual meaning of Runes

When dealing with runes, their name should be analyzed first. The alphabet is called “Futhark” based on the beginning letter of the first six runes’ names.

“Runes” aren’t a singularity. There’s the Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark, also called Futhork. Than there’s also regional varieties such as the Nordic runes, Frisian runes, Anglo-Saxon runes and varieties due to changes through time. Something that looks like a rune but isn’t is called a “tectiform”.

Etymological there are plenty of Germanic varieties of the word. Rún is Old Norse/Nordic, Old Saxon rūna, Middle Dutch’s rune or ruin and rúna in Gothic. In Finnish runo means “poem”.

The word “rune” in essence means “secret” but is also a word used for “confidential conversation/writing”, “concealment” but also “counseling”.

The meaning of the word was held literally. It was not meant for basic administration, conversation or education. Few people actually knew how to read or write runes. It was reserved for a select but also elite part of society.

This brings us to Odin. The tales tell how he hung himself from the branches of Yggdrasil for nine days to gain the knowledge of runic wisdom. This makes him the god of the hanged (Hangagud), god of runes (Rúnatyr), father of magical songs (Fadir Galdrs) and wise one (Svidur). Knowing runes was viewed as knowing (some of) Odin’s magic and/or power.

Runes were used for “runic magic” a not very specified kind of magic in the Eddic texts. Individual runes were given names, such as the first rune, Fehu which means cattle or wealth. Naming individual characters is a common historic practice. These are not to be taken literally, but often are in modern esotericism and fantasy. Germanic Runic spells however are a weird thing. There are mystical inscriptions on the back of brooches, stones, wooden artifacts, etc. We know what they say, but not what they mean.

Mostly runes aren’t actually that far fetched. They are found on grave/memorial stones or a craftsman’s signature on an object. An example of this is the Nolby stone; “Bergsven and Sigfust and Fride raised this stone in memory of Bure, their father. Fartägn carved this stone”.

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rune-folk · 2 months

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Jackson Crawford, old norse specialist who shares his knowledge about the old norse language, myths, poems, literature and much more for free on youtube, has recently made a post, explaining that soon he will have to stop and look for a different job.

if you like his stuff and can afford it in this economy, now would be a great time to consider supporting someone who wants to share his knowledge and make it accessible for people outside of academia!

#myposts #norse #norse aesthetic #norse paganism #norse heathen #norse heathenry #old norse #norse myth #norse mythology #norse gods #norse runes #jackson crawford

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lokeanheart · 9 months

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*gives every lokean a pretty shiny rock*

Because I love you !

#norse loki #norse mythology #lokean #norse god loki #norse magic #norse pagan witch #norse paganism #norse religion #norse witch #norse runes #loki worship #loki deity #loki devotee #loki devotion #lokean friends #:) <33

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