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May 2021

May 19, 2021

Older Isn’t Always Better

Are arch heathens the ideal we should be emulating? Or would they do things the...

April 2021

April 26, 2021

Responsibilities of Being a Priestess of Sigyn

Titles are neat and leading ritual is fun, but being present for others is the...

February 2021

February 08, 2021

Why I’m Hesitant About Spellwork

My life is a long, strange track record of close calls and uncanny experiences. It's...

January 2021

January 20, 2021

A Prayer to Sigyn

Sigyn doesn't just hold the bowl for Loki. She holds it for all of humanity.

January 11, 2021

Defending Our Symbols: Why It Matters

No one should be afraid of Thor's Hammer except enemies of the gods.

January 07, 2021

A Heathen’s Reaction to That Guy at the Capitol Siege

You know who I mean. He's not heathen. But he IS problematic. He's hurting Native...

December 2020

December 15, 2020

Heathen’s Greetings

When Sunna returns on the Solstice, she will shine brighter than before, lighting the way...

November 2020

November 29, 2020

Skeptical Spirituality (Or How I Infuriate the Universe)

As a heathen nun, you'd think I'd be open to intense spiritual experiences. You'd be...

November 12, 2020

Hi, I’m a Head-Covering Heathen

My pull towards veiling isn’t something that’s been asked of me, but there’s a distinct...

October 2020

October 28, 2020

When Grief Gets Complicated at Samhain

When the air and leaves turn crisp and the humming of departed souls reverberates in...

September 2020

September 25, 2020

Stop Trying to Reclaim the Swastika

For some inexplicable reason, there’s been a noticeable uptick lately in debates around “reclaiming” the...

September 18, 2020

What’s the Big Deal About Ancestors?

Ancestor veneration: Who do we honor? What if they were a different religion? Why do...

September 01, 2020

The Problem With Swag

Not even altars are safe from social media envy. Just remember the gods need our...

August 2020

August 28, 2020

Community in Times of COVID-19

Heathens are social beasts, and right now, we´re hurting. Here's how we're adapting during the...

August 16, 2020

A Tomte by Any Other Name

Whether it be a rosy-cheeked, bushy-bearded tomte or a Lenape tree spirit or an early...

August 11, 2020

When Your “God Phone” Isn’t Ringing

Feeling excluded from group chat? Worried your notifications aren't working? Don't give up if the...

August 05, 2020

Getting to Know You: Developing Relationships with Deity

Don't stress yourself out: the gods are more interested in the energy you bring to...

August 03, 2020

Letting Loki In

I (jokingly, kind of) gave them plenty of “outs” in case they’d changed their minds...

July 2020

July 30, 2020

Why the Gifting Cycle Matters

The concept of the gifting cycle is echoed repeatedly throughout the Havamal and sagas. It’s...

July 29, 2020

Heathens Against Hate

There is strength in diversity, and trust me when I say the gods want all...