Description
Book SynopsisCombining traditional research on folklore and the Eddas with trancework and meditation techniques, Alice Karlsdottirr was able to rediscover the feminine side of the Norse pantheon and assemble working knowledge of 13 Norse goddesses for both group ritual and personal spirit work.
Detailing her trancework journeys to connect with the goddesses, the author reveals the long-lost personalities and powers of each deity. She explores the Norse goddess Frigg the Allmother, wife of Odin, along with the 12 Asynjur, or Aesir goddesses, associated with her, such as Sjofn the peacemaker, Eir the Healer, and Vor the Wisewoman. She shares their appearances in the Eddas and Germanic mythology and explains the meanings of their names, their relationships to each other, and their connections to the roles of women in Old Norse society. She provides detailed instructions for invocations and rituals to call each goddess forth for personal and group spirit work. She also offers a comprehensive guide to ritual tranceworking to allow anyone to directly experience deities and spiritual beings and develop spirit-work relationships with them.
Trade Review“
Norse Goddess Magic is a powerful, evocative, and above all practical book by a highly qualified author. Alice Karlsdóttir was involved in the Germanic religious revival in America from its earliest days, and her insights will be valuable for anyone desiring to experience the goddesses of the ancient and eternal North.” * Stephen McNallen, founder of the Asatru Folk Assembly *
“In this important and original work Alice Karlsdóttir, a leading expert on Norse religion, makes new and dramatic teachings available and applies these methods in a practical way in order that the ancient Norse goddesses can speak directly to those who seek their ageless wisdom. This book is something that can guide practitioners in all traditions in a process of esoteric discovery of what lies hidden in often obscure and scant mythological references. She concentrates on the often neglected goddesses of the Norse pantheon, especially the goddess Frigg. The teachings pioneered by this author show the way to move from the known to the unknown and shine a light that illuminates the darkness.” * Stephen Flowers, Ph.D., author of Icelandic Magic and Lords of the Left-Hand Path *
“Karlsdóttir’s accessible, practical, and engaging guide to the goddesses of the Norse tradition covers not only the mother goddess Frigg but many of the lesser-known deities as well. By studying myth, reading ancient texts, and engaging in trancework you can experience these ancient archetypes yourself and strengthen your connection with them. Karlsdóttir explains the necessary steps to enter the trance state and embark upon an enjoyable journey and safe return. She introduces thirteen Norse goddesses, among them healers, protectors, counselors, and messengers. Norse Goddess Magic: Trancework, Mythology, and Ritual is a wonderful addition to any library and will enrich your knowledge of mythology, magic, and the Divine Feminine.” * Skye Alexander, author of The Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Sex Magic for Beginners *
“Alice Karlsdóttir brings the thirteen Norse goddesses of the Aesir alive within us through her research but especially through her teachings of trance. She shows us how to experience each goddess personally and the values each has to teach. The values taught by each goddess take the meaning of compassion, nurturance, and protection to a much deeper level of our soul, the soul of the family, the community, and of our Great Earth Mother.” * Nicholas E. Brink, Ph.D., author of Baldr’s Magic: The Power of Norse Shamanism and Ecstatic T *
There is a lot to glean from
Norse Goddess Magic. Whether you are new to Heathenry, an experienced practitioner, or even from a different branch of Reconstructionist spirituality, it is a worthy addition to your collection. * Spiral Nature *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface to the Second Edition: The Balance between Trance Knowledge and Lore Knowledge Preface to the First Edition: The Role of Tranceworking in the Heathen Community Part One Looking for a Goddess
Discovering Mythology and Understanding Tranceworking 1 The Importance of Mythology
2 Exploring Norse Mythology
3 Defining Trance and Its Many Manifestations
4 How to Do Trancework
5 A Visit to Fensalir--An Example of Trancework
6 Challenges of Tranceworking
Part Two
Frigg and Her Women
The Lore and Trance Methods for Finding the Goddesses 7 The Influence of the Queen of the Gods on Germanic Culture
8 Frigg--The Allmother and a Sample Goddess Ritual
9 Eir--The Doctor
10 Saga--The Storyteller
11 Gna--The Messenger
12 Gefjon--The Worker
13 Snotra--The Prudent One
14 Lofn--The Champion
15 Sjofn--The Peacemaker
16 Var--The Hearer of Oaths
17 Fulla--The Sister
18 Hlin--The Protector
19 Syn--The Guardian
20 Vor--The Wisewoman
Afterword Appendix A. Mother Holle Appendix B. The Three Spinners Appendix C. Queen Olga Notes Glossary of Terms Glossary of Runes Bibliography Index
