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Gifts of the Wyrd

A podcast for and about inclusive Germanic paganism (Heathenry) and topics of divination and other practices that interest me. Exploring magic, runes, animism, and practices for today. GOTW stands against racist and bigoted ideals & practices. Follow my substack at https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ and my etsy shop for The Christmas Oracle and occasional rune sets. https://feniksshop.etsy.com Follow https://giftsofthewyrd.podbean.com. Also available via Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher,

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36 Gifts of the Wyrd Online Ritual

Gifts of the Wyrd ·

2020/04/19

In April 2020, much of the world is practicing social distancing, staying at home (except for necessary errands/work), and finding alternative ways to hold ritual, socialize, and share experiences due to the worldwide pandemic. Enter online video conferencing. Video conferencing has increased in workplaces and as a venue for teaching and learning more than ever. Among these cyber experiences is the growing use video conferencing for conducting rituals. This is not new as online rituals have been

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35 Gifts of the Wyrd Faith, Food, Family

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2020/04/07

In this Episode, Faith Food Family author Suzanne Hersey joins me to talk about creating sacred space in your kitchen and making food a magickal experience. Faith Food Family is available at: Iaconagraphy Press and Barnes & Noble . Independent book stores can carry it in-store by searching the ISBN at Ingram: 978-0-578-49439-5 Check out Suzanne's column, Hearth & Heart, in the Official Heidhr Craft Ezine Taufr. You can follow Suzanne Hersey at: Facebook Page: FaithFoodFamilyKitchenWitchery

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34 Gifts of the Wyrd Fourth Anniversary

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2020/03/19

Welcome to Gifts of the Wyrd, a podcast for and about inclusive Heathenry / Norse Germanic pagan paths. In this episode, I celebrate the fourth anniversary of the podcast. It's been four years of speaking with interesting people doing interesting things to manifest and hold inclusive paths of the Norse/Germanic traditions. A big thanks to you all for listening and supporting the people and works that are being done. I also bid farewell to PantheaCon. After 26 years, PantheaCon retires with sad

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33 Gifts of the Wyrd: Loki

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2020/03/03

Welcome to Gifts of the Wyrd, a podcast for and about inclusive Heathenry. This episode, my guests are Bat Collazo and Luke Babb to talk about - Loki and his family. Loki is a being of the Heathen/Norse practices who is often regarded as the trickster god not to be trusted, blamed for the end of of the world (Ragnarok), and should certainly not be honored or a part of any practice today. In this episode, we will not discuss the various myths and lore (you can look those up yourself in the Prose

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32 Gifts of the Wyrd: Rune Talk

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2019/12/04

This episode I have the pleasure of talking about runes and ancestors with Lonnie Scott, host of Weird Web Radio. Lonnie is also a runester, the Illinois representative for The Troth, a tarot reader, hypnotist, and father. Lonnie's essay on ancestors is published in Elhaz Ablaze: A Compendium of Chaos Heathenry available on Amazon in print and ebook. During the rune talk, I mention my friend's oracle walks. She posts images from those walks as #sidewalkoracle. Please follow the hashtag on

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31 Gifts of the Wyrd: Jeremy Baer, Thor Devotional

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2019/08/20

Jan speaks with Jeremy Baer about his new Thor devotional book entitled Hammer, Oak and Lightening: A Thor Devotional. It is published by The Troth and is part of a series of devotional books to the Gods and Goddesses of Germanic Spirituality. The book was released in early August 2019 and contains references to the stories of Thor, how he has been honored through different periods of time and people, and modern experiences, poems, and rituals to share and compare how he is connecting to people

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30 Gifts of the Wyrd: Trothmoot 2019

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2019/07/08

To discuss our attendance at Trothmoot 2019, I am join by The Wild Hunt columnist Luke Babb. Luke is an eclectic polytheist and a magical Jack of All Trades. They are the Herald of the Chicago Temple of the Fellowship of the Phoenix, where they help to design and offer education to the queer pagan community. They are also a proud member of The Troth. Check out Luke’s blog post about Trothmoot on the Wild Hunt. Trothmoot is an annual event held by The Troth which hosts rituals, workshops, and its

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29 Gifts of the Wyrd: The Morrighan Oracle Deck

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2019/05/01

The Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan deck by Bela Siol This episode we are going to take a short visit to our Celtic neighbors to visit with oracle deck creator Bela Siol. Bela created the Nehalennia deck (see episode 22) and, as she is also working on a Freya oracle deck, I thought it would be nice to discuss with her about the deck she is creating for The Morrighan. The Morrighan is a Goddess of the Celtic Pantheon and has close relations to Freya. I know many Heathens who work with The

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28 Gifts of the Wyrd: Third Anniversary

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2019/03/18

The third anniversary of hosting the podcast! It is hard to believe it has been three years since firing up the the recording program and posting my first episode. A little update as we enter the fourth year of the podcast. Planning to continue the podcast, hopefully with some additional, shorter episodes as well as interviews and other discussions. PantheaCon 2019 follow-up. Talking about workshops, divination, and hospitality suites - OH MY! An enthusiastic tale of this year's convention complete

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27 Gifts of the Wyrd: Heathen Leaders in the Navy

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2019/01/14

Welcome to another episode of Gifts of the Wyrd. This episode, we pipe aboard two Heathens serving in the US Navy who are taking steps to lead Heathen services (blots/study groups etc) aboard their commands. Josh and Josh are Troth members who serve aboard two separate commands and talk about their journeys to having Heathen (and Pagan) services and study groups regularly held while they are at sea. They joined me for an interview at the end of September 2018 The Heathen activities aboard a US Navy

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26 Gifts of the Wyrd: 2019 New Year Episode

Gifts of the Wyrd ·

2019/01/07

Happy New Year 2019!! As part of new year's divination, Jan takes a rune pull for a broad look at 2019. A three-rune pull for the following topics: What to leave behind in 2018 What to work towards in 2019 High view look at a basic theme for 2019 Anticipating late September 2019 release of the English translation of Germanic Magic, Runes: Their History, Mythology and Use in Magical Practice by Gunivortus Goos. Check out his books in English, Dutch, and German at Boudicca.de. Episode 18,

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25 Gifts of the Wyrd: Vantljusstaken - Sunwait Candle...

Gifts of the Wyrd ·

2018/11/16

Jan goes solo in this episode to share the growing world-wide tradition of Väntljusstaken/Sunwait Candle lighting. This is a revitalizing of the advent wreath candles with a Heathen/Pagan purpose to help bring in the Yule time. The Sunwait candleholder has six candles to be lit the six Thursdays (or fridays/other day of the week, or even the 5 days prior to Yule) leading up to the winter solstice. Any six-armed candleholder will do, and you decorate it as you wish. Many use the first runes of the

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24 Gifts of the Wyrd: Heathens Against Hate

Gifts of the Wyrd ·

2018/11/01

In this episode, Jan speaks with Ethan Stark, director of Heathens Against Hate. Heathens Against Hate is a program of The Troth providing resources and information to to educate about and encourage reforming hatefulness in Heathenry and the world. Get to know about Heathens Against Hate and visit to the Parliament of world Religion in November 2018. This interview is also published on The Troth's podcast. Thanks for listening Visit the following Social Media for The Troth: Twitter:

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23 Gifts of the Wyrd: Karoline Fritz - Arbux author

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2018/09/15

In this episode Jan is joined by Karoline Fritz, author of The Story of Arbux from The Three Little Sisters. Karoline shares her story as a writer and how Arbux stumbled into her life to tell his story. The Story of Arbux is a delightful tale of adventure, friendship, and commitment that is suitable for the entire family. #ArbuxStory Order the eBook or printed copy from Amazon. See artist Caroline Jensen's artwork at the Majestic Gallery. Gifts of the Wyrd contact: Instagram and Twitter:

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22 Gifts of the Wyrd: Oracle of Nehalennia with Bela...

Gifts of the Wyrd ·

2018/08/30

In this episode, Bela Síol, the creator of the beautiful Oracle of Nehalennia deck, joins me to talk about the deck, her journey to meet the Dutch Goddess Nehalennia, and other decks she is working on - listen to find out Who will be the subject of them. Find Bela and the Oracle on Facebook: @belasioloracledecks Order the deck from Bela's website. Bela Siol Check out a review of the deck from Jenna's Spiritual Garage. Jan will also be posting a video of the deck on the Gifts of the Wyrd YouTube

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21 Gifts of the Wyrd: Vitki Musings with Kurt Hoogstraat

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2018/08/06

Jan visits with Vitki Kurt Hoogstraat. Kurt is facilitating an online space for people to exchange ideas and encourage the esoteric aspects of Heathenry of runes, siedhr, magic. Those who are interested in the aspects of Vitki, Volva, Gythia, Godhi are encouraged to connect with others in an inclusive and safe space to connect. Kurt chats about working with others to grow the community through online connections and physical relationships when possible. Websites: TheTroth.org Ar nDraoicht

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20 Gifts of the Wyrd: Connla Freyjason Interview

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2018/06/16

Jan interviews author Connla Freyjason about his book Norse Witch: Claiming the Heidhrinn Heart. This book is on the wave of a movement of encouraging those of the Heathen practices to embrace their relationships with the 9 Worlds in a modern context. If you are tired of hearing "you're doing it wrong" by others, this is a book that will inspire you to build on the things we can piece together from the lore and archeological finds to develop thriving relationships with the Gods, the vaettir, and

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18 Gifts of the Wyrd Ostara/Eostre

Gifts of the Wyrd ·

2018/03/19

Was a Germanic goddess Eostre or Ostara ever honored in the old days? Are Easter and the German 'Ostern' named after her? Does the widespread Easter lore have roots in ancient pagan rituals? The answers to these questions are disputed among both laymen and scholars. Often it can be hard to distinguish between faith and facts. Therefore, the available sources have been brought together in this book and offered with explanatory notes. However, it is left to the reader to consider whether in Germany

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17 Gifts of the Wyrd: Second Anniversary, PantheaCon...

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2018/03/09

Jan Tjeerd celebrates the second anniversary of Gifts of the Wyrd with a follow up to PantheaCon 2018 and shares highlights from the sacred sites tour in Germany after Frith Forge in October 2017. After Frith Forge, Jan and seven others embarked on a week long journey through the center of Germany to visit special locations. These sites included: Ringheiligtum Pommelte, Opfermoor Bogtei-Oberdorla, the geographic center of modern Germany (Niederdorla), Frau Holle Teich, Externsteine, Kalkriese,

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16 Gifts of the Wyrd: Frith Forge recap from The Troth

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2018/02/09

Episode 16 cross posts an episode from The Troth's Podcast in which Jan interviews Frith Forge co-organizers Robert Schreiwer (Troth Steersman) and Amanda Leigh-Hawkins (International Relations Committee) for a recap of the Frith Forth conference held in October 2017. The conference was a collaboration of the Troth and the Asatru EU Network. The European co-organizer was Haimo Grebenstein of Verein fur Germanisches Heidentum e.V. There were representatives from organizations from the U.S. and

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