Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Skadi



Appeal: Hunt, Mountains, Revenge, Winter


tumblr_lft7za2Fbr1qgr4bxo1_500.jpgIn Norse mythology, Skadi is a jotunn and Goddess associated with bow hunting, skiing, winter and mountains.  Skadi lives in the highest reaches of the mountains, where the snow never melts.  She is often depicted hunting while on skis/ snowshoes or on a snow-capped mountain.  She is the present wife of Uller and the former wife of the Vanic God Njord.

Skadi is a Goddess of skiing, hunting, revenge, protection of the clan, and those women who follow the path of the 'Maiden Warrior'.  This Giantess was elevated to the status of a Goddess at an early date, skalds have long called her the Goddess of the ski and snowshoe, and is a well-known bow-wife and huntress.  These characteristics, along with her name - meaning shadow - point to a mistress or Goddess of the darker half of the year: winter.

When the Gods killed her father Thjazi, she journeyed to Asgard in full armor to avenge him.  Settling for compensation for her father's death, Skadi agreed that she would renounced a blood feud if they allowed her to choose a husband among them and if they succeeded in making her laugh.

The Gods allowed her to choose a husband, but she had to choose him only by looking at their feet; she choose Njord because his feet were so beautiful that she though he was Baldur.  Then Loki succeeded in making her laugh, so peace was made, and Odin made two stars in the nights sky from Thjazi's eyes.

After a while, she and her husband Njord separated, because she loved the mountains while he wanted to live near the sea.  Njord couldn’t stand the cold and dreariness of the mountains, and Skadi couldn’t stand the light and noise of Njord’s home by the seashore.  She is the Goddess who tied the serpent above Loki's body when he was bounded to the three rocks in the Elder Edda, Lokasenna.

 

Taking her name from that of the Goddess, Skadi is the main character in a web comic by Katie Rice and Luke Cormican on the weekly webcomic site Dumm Comics.  Modern works of art depicting Skadi include Skadi und Niurd (1883) by K. Ehrenberg and Skadi (1901) by E. Doepler d. J. Skadi also appears in A. Oehlenschlager's poem (1819) Skades Giftermaal.  A moon of the planet Saturn (Skathi) takes its name from that of the Goddess.  

 

I hail the warrior Goddess Skadi,
who is called Lady of Winter,
and the shining bride of the Gods.
May I always feel your courage within me,
that I may act with honor,
when injustices threaten good people.
For it is you, bright lady of the mountain,
who dons all the weapons of war
when the were-gild must be paid.
Let the song of the wolves kindle within my spirit,
the fortitude to stand against the tide,
and see that the wrongs are righted.

 

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Saturday, November 8, 2014

Money


Money and Prosperity



A request for help with money.  I have a simple one that you can all try and found another one; try the one that speaks to you.

 

Money-Wish-Spell.jpgMoney is any item or verifiable record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a particular country or socio-economic context.  The use of barter-like methods may date back to at least 100,000 years ago, though there is no evidence of a society or economy that relied primarily on barter.  The word 'money' is believed to originate from a Temple of Hera, located on Capitoline, one of Rome's seven hills.  In the ancient world, Hera was often associated with money.

There is no spell that I know of that you can work that will have money just fall out of the sky.  In other words, you work the spell and are rich the next day may not happen.  However if anyone has one please share!

In parts of the Ozarks, it is believed that you'll soon receive a letter with money in it if a honey bee buzzes around your head.  There's a legend in some parts of Appalachia that if you burn onion peels rather than just throwing them away, you'll never be poor.  In Voodoo and Hoodoo, burning green candles anointed with money-drawing incense works well, and if you own a business, money oil is a good way to increase your abundance.  In ancient Rome, prostitutes figured out that carrying a lodestone as an amulet would attract the wealthier clients.  And in feng shui, the area connected to your money or financial prosperity and abundance, is the southeast area of your home.

A spell is a vehicle for the accessing, control, and sending of magical energy.  It is geared to tap into the energy, order it according to the spell's purposes, and send it toward its goal.  The technology of spell casting ranges from simple to Byzantine in complexity.  There is a basic procedure for doing the work.  You must determine which type of energy is needed to fulfill the need.  In the Old Norse Tradition, we generally classify magical energies according to three classifications: the Elements, the Runes and the Gods.  Thus, if money is needed, you could access from the Fe Rune, which is the force behind wealth.  You may choose to align with Elemental Earth, as finance is one of its myriad attributes.  You could also invoke any of the deities whose province includes bestowing wealth and good fortune.

In all seriousness there is a debate on money spells being ethical to work as Wiccans.  If you are looking for money to be comfortable, for example to help with your mortgage, get an education etc, I believe there is enough universal energy to go around.  In ancient times Pagans did spells to help with their crops, livestock, etc.  In modern times not many of us have this to provide an income.  Those being said don't expect checks to miraculously appear in the mail.  They may; however also be aware that it may be delivered to you in form of an opportunity.  Someone may call you and say they will pay you to do something for them for example.  And as the balance swings, it also means that there may be consequences, someone dies and you inherit the money.  Remember, as long as you are willing to accept the consequences, do as you will.

 

Before you begin, sit and think about what you want money for, maybe you need money to pay an expensive bill, fix your car or allow you to go on a well needed holiday.  In general specifically asking for money is likely to be more successful if you do need the money rather than if you just want to go on a spending binge.  If your finances are generally low then asking for abundance and prosperity can turn things around.  As with all spells and spell casters, sometimes spells don’t work.  Once you’ve cast your spell, have faith and try not to worry about it as this may send negative energies which can interfere with spells, but if after a couple of months you don’t see any results, don’t be discouraged and try again – it happens to all of us.

2d6d1e5ae8c9e96c0b6c5937fdd31c03.jpgThe universe will give you what you need to be comfortable if you allow the universal energies.  So before we work any spell you must give yourself permission to receive abundance.  You can do this with a daily affirmation to start.  For example, I give myself permission to receive the abundance and prosperity that I deserve.

You must make sure that it is your intention and will to receive money.  In other words, it's not enough to say I want money.  If there's a little voice nagging saying you won't receive it, you won't.  Another reason why the affirmation is helpful.  It is also helpful to meditate on it.  Take some time in deep breathing and imagine yourself surrounded by the comforts that you wish or what you wish to use the money for.  For instance if you are short on the mortgage payment envision that mortgage bill paid.  How you feel.  What it looks like to see it marked paid.  Believe it will happen.  This helps to set your intention.

You may also want to pick up a piece of aventurine.  Use it during your meditation and focus your thoughts on it.  You can place it on your alter when you cast your spell.  Keep the crystal on you during the time period you are working the spell and after that if you wish to help bring prosperity to you.

 

One Norse money spell requires inscribing three Fehu Runes on a twig such as cedar or birch.  The carved Runes are then colored with ink, paint or a marker.  The twig is held in the hand and charged; imagine magical force streaming into it from your hand.  A charm is spoken three times.  The twig is then carried on your person, placed in your office or on your altar.  Tiger's eye can also be used for wealth and protection.  Cinnamon for wealth, love, energy and healing.  Gold color for wealth and protection.  Purple color for wisdom, mysteries, wealth, grandeur and justice.  Or even use tin for wealth and honor.  The Norse Ancestors would have used what they had.  Try to use what you have or are drawn to you.

 

 

Simple Pagan Candle Money Spell

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You need:

- A green candle

- A white candle

- Ritual oil

 

This may be done at any time, but preferably the same time each day and night.  The green candle represents the money and the white candle represents you.  Make sure you anoint the candles with oil first thinking of your desire for money to come to you.  Set the candles on your altar or table 9 inches apart.  After doing this say:

 

"Money, money come to me

In abundance three times three

May I be enriched in the best of ways

Harming none on its way

This I accept, so mote it be. 

Bring me money three times three!"

 

Repeat this for nine days.  Each day move the white candle one inch closer to the green candle.  When the candles touch each other your spell is finished.  Make sure you visualize the money pouring in from the universe.

 

~ Jasmeine Moonsong

 



 

"Frigga and Freya, Freen and Frick; Please send gold and send it quick!"


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