Runes come from Anglo Saxon culture. The word “rune” finds its origins in Old English. Its meaning is “secret” or “mystery”, and it has “letter” as a secondary meaning. Runes were used as a system for writing. They are not unlike an alphabet. In addition, Norse prophets used runes in their spells and divination practices. They are usually etched into stones, but you can also find them carved in wood, horns, bones, and shells, among other organic materials. Now, you can even find them in a variety of materials. If you’re planning on getting started with runes, use the material you feel more connected to. Similarly to a Tarot deck, Runes are spiritual tools with which you’ll hopefully build an...
Havi, also known as Odin, is the chief deity in Norse mythology. He is part of the Aesir pantheon. This Pantheon is made up of Norse deities who live in Asgard. Havi rules over death, and war, yet he is also related to wisdom and witchcraft. In folk legends, he’s depicted as an old man, with an eye patch, and plain clothes. However, he can take many forms. One could describe Havi as an explorer, he enjoys traveling and unveiling mysteries. Some people would call him the main deity in Norse culture. He’s very humble and curious. Death Domain In Valhalla, when people have died, he takes those who practiced Norse witchcraft. However, he shares this domain with Freyja. Havi...
Candles are one of the most iconic tools which people associate with witchcraft. They’ve been used as a way to symbolize fire. With candles, humans can manage the energy of the element without needing to light a bonfire. And it’s due to their limitless possibilities that we use them in our rituals. There’s no need for you to have colored candles, white ones were the only ones they had back then. But it’s true that using color might help you picture your goal and embody the energy needed to achieve it, thus enhancing your spell. In a previous article, you can find some ideas on how to design your own Love spell. However, in this post, you will only find...
It’s time to get into the nitty-gritty of bone divination and learn how to interpret the patterns the bones form. In a previous post, we have covered: What is Osteomancy? How does Osteomancy work? How can I acquire and prepare a bone set for divination? Now, you’re wondering how to interpret the way the bones fall. Here are a few of the steps in the process towards interpreting bone patterns: Assigning meanings The first thing you have to do is assign meanings to each of the bones in your set. In our previous post, we suggested giving each bone in your set a name. We have also suggested assigning each piece to the Solar or Lunar polarity. Joiner Siedlak distinguishes...
If you’re a Divination witch, you find all methods of divination fascinating. Bone divination, also known as osteomancy, is a very unique method of divination. Unlike other methods of divination, like reading Tarot cards or candle wax scrying, bone divination is heavily based on animism. What’s animism, though? It’s a spiritual belief that considers that everything on the Earth has equal spiritual value. According to animist worldviews, the trees, fungi, and even inanimate objects have spirits we interact with. When we own a bone set for Divination, we understand it’s tied to one or various Animal Spirits. We have an ongoing relationship with them and they must be treated with the utmost respect. It’s a worldview shared by many cultures...
