Valentine’s Day and the Feast of Váli
Last week I wrote about the overlap and differences between the Wicca (and all-around “generally Paganâ€) Wheel of the Year and Heathen holidays. In the course of writing that article, I learned a bit about Heathen holidays myself – as is often (and happily) the case when we write articles for the Realm. I learned...
The Presents of Odin in Christmas
We princesses are off princessing with kith and kin this week in celebration of Yule. But we have a few things to share in case you need your week to be extra regal. A few weeks ago, I shared my pride in the Pagan roots of Christmas. It’s lovely to think this holiday season is...
Odin Inspired Characters and Images
The autumnal equinox is nigh, so finding balance is on my mind. Jax posted about major female figures in the Norse pantheon earlier this week. I’m providing a bit of parity here with thoughts about a major male figure — Odin, the Allfather. I’ve felt “watched over†this last year, probably by my ancestors. This feeling...
In Honor of Veteran’s Day: The Einherjar, Warriors of the Apocalypse
**On a completely unrelated note, my book launch for How Beauty Met the Beast will be at Bar Congress on November 20th from 5:30-7pm. There will be specialty cocktails inspired by the lead characters and much fun to be had. Come join us! (The book itself releases on Novemeber 19th. I can’t believe it’s really here!!) Now...
Pagan Stories of Resurrection
Just as most cultures or religions have a creation myth, so do many have a story about resurrection. In fact, Carl Jung, along with other scholars, considered resurrection deities to be an archetype seated in our collective unconscious. Each of these stories provides a connection between humanity and the larger cycle of life, death and...
