Lokean, and a bit witchy

[theflaminggoat]

Any recommendations on where to start learning runes? I'd love to eventually make my own bindrunes but I'm not sure where to begin

Here's a good reading rec list

This post on Valhyr

Fjorn the Skald

Fellowship of Fire and Ice rune classes

This post by rudolf-rokkr has a lot of cool examples and debunks the idea that runes have to be perfectly angular. It really helped me start using them more as elements of graphic design~

Mannaz & Wyrd has a free booklet

Liagis Margfirar has a workbook

My bindrunes tag

I'm also working on more bindrune lessons, so feel free to send questions~

[theflaminggoat]

Loki and Váli 🎣

If yer a member of my Ko-Fi, you've been seeing this piece progress~

Loki teaching one of his sons how to read the water, wind and sky while fishing. Kept getting Queer elder feelings while rendering this about teaching kids how to navigate a world that would gladly see you dead. :(

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Be still my heart!

[theflaminggoat]

Lent witch tip 5:

Write runes, intentions, spells, etc. on onion or garlic skins and toss them in a fire. They burn much faster and smoke less.

[lokinewbiewitchy]

THIS is a brilliant tip!

[pigeonflavouredcake]

Grimoire ideas that aren't research

While my grimoire is dedicated to research and documentation and I love that for it, I totally get how a load of writing isn't for every practitioner. I didn't want to leave you guys out so here are some grimoire ideas that aren't related to research.

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Pen test/paint test page

make a spell page or prayer page in the style of collage/black out poetry

make a zine of the holidays/your preferred tools/deities/spirits ect.

make collage of your deities/spirits or local wildlife

tape grid/dump

sticker dump

sigil dump

If you're handy with a needle and thread, turn those sigils into patches for your clothes

Tape in an envelope to store excess thread or make a page of thread colour correspondences

if you enjoy cooking, make a list of flavour combos and their magical properties including dish uses, colour schemes, aromas, general vibes ect.

Rip off the labels of your candles, herbs and spices and stick them in your grimoire for future reference

design your own insignia (you don't have to be in a coven)

stick in pictures of local haunted attractions/spiritual places and (optionally) write about them

make a collage of you ideal work space or meditation spot

Plan/design your ritual outfit

make a charging station for small objects then design a large one for yourself (can be conceptual or literal)

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Mixing creativity with research and planning is good for the mood and memory. Love this.

[the-raven-of-odin]

Hail Loki,

Father of Wolves, Lord of Serpents, and Keeper of the Cursed and Outcast.

When the world fails us, you remind us that we must be the catalyst of the change to come.

When those that should protect us, harm us, we strike back. For even in defeat, we still have venom.

That when the law is lies, is held up like a house of cards, we must be a match and burn it down.

As the trials that lay ahead of us come to bear, watch over us and guide us.

And if you cannot do that....

Avenge us.

[lokinewbiewitchy]

I *love* this

[the-lokean-fox]

LOKI E-OFFERING

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Beautiful

[theflaminggoat]

I've been working on a joke about Gungnir, but I'm worried it will fly over everyone's heads.

[tarantula-bones-deactivated2026]

[theflaminggoat]

I'm going to end up making a zine about this XD.

DDD RUNE GUIDE:

Bowl Drips

Hope this helps! 💖 I've also made the bindrune available as a free download on my Ko-Fi~

OP:

The Flaming Goat (@ergigoat) on Threads

I made a bindrune for Deny, Defend, Depose that's easy to draw quickly on things like insurance paperwork. 🫀 Norse Pagan

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Excellent

[theflaminggoat]

I´m a Lokean, of course I have strong opinions about Marvel.

I´m a Lokean, of course I get excited when I see spongecake on sale.

I´m a Lokean, of course I´m emotionally invested in salmon migration.

I´m a Lokean, of course I download any document I see about historical Queerness.

I´m a Lokean, of course I eagerly await the day we can slip our bonds and birth/build a new world on the ashes of the old.

I'm a Lokean, of course I love imagery/references about the renewing and transformative power of fire.

I'm a Lokean, of course I have a script prepared for when someone suggests that Loki and The Devil/Lucifer/Satan are all the same entity.

I'm a Lokean, of course when I trim or lose my nails I think about how many of them it would take to make a longship.

I'm a Lokean, of course I fear change...but know that's not going to stop it from happening. There are things that not even the Allfather can stop.

[lokinewbiewitchy]

I need that script!

[notthesomefather]

Visiting the All-Daddy

Some of you may recognize this Odin statue from a post I made last year, when my husband and I visited Munich for the first time. It was my honor, privilege, and joy to be able to visit Odin a second time a few days ago.

I was elated to see that, deep within the rocks at the statue's base, folks had left offerings in the form of unopened bottles of mead (pictured) and beer. Our offerings consisted of reciting a prayer I wrote for the occasion and leaving an Othala rune I made of nearby twigs.

Odin has always struck me as a god who enjoys being worshipped, and I feel his "attendance" at rituals held in his honor more than almost any other god. This was no exception! The trees were still and the woods were entirely silent, to an almost spooky degree (there was no chance of large predators, don't worry!) until the second we finished reading the prayer when a huge gust of wind swept through and TWO RAVENS flew into a tree RIGHT ABOVE US and started cawing. The Wanderer fills my heart x0x

Hail the Wanderer, He who travels far yonder and within.

Hail Grimnir, He who would know more, he who thought and memory serve.

Hail Wotan, He who observes, he who repays treachery and deceit.

Hail the One-Eyed, He who beholds, he who partakes in man’s generosity.

Hail the Barrow God, He who hears, he who knows the unspoken.

Hail the Aesir king, He who returns, he who has learned much.

Hail Odin!

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Wonderful!

[wyrdthingsarehappening-deactiva]

Last night I had a dream I was talking to Loki about the election. He basically said, “I’ve seen empires rise and fall. I’ve seen utopias and dictatorships. This isn’t my first rodeo.”

You could argue it was my brain trying to make sense of things but I personally believe he was trying to help me feel better about the whole disaster of an election.

Either way, it helped a bit.

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Helps me too x

[theflaminggoat]

I´m a Lokean, of course I have strong opinions about Marvel.

I´m a Lokean, of course I get excited when I see spongecake on sale.

I´m a Lokean, of course I´m emotionally invested in salmon migration.

I´m a Lokean, of course I download any document I see about historical Queerness.

I´m a Lokean, of course I eagerly await the day we can slip our bonds and birth/build a new world on the ashes of the old.

I'm a Lokean, of course I love imagery/references about the renewing and transformative power of fire.

I'm a Lokean, of course I have a script prepared for when someone suggests that Loki and The Devil/Lucifer/Satan are all the same entity.

I'm a Lokean, of course when I trim or lose my nails I think about how many of them it would take to make a longship.

I'm a Lokean, of course I fear change...but know that's not going to stop it from happening. There are things that not even the Allfather can stop.

[lokinewbiewitchy]

I love this x

[fireandfennel]

My main working altar is covered in a noticeable layer of dust, but it feels like an honor to be steady in worship long enough for dust to accrue day by day. I’ll clean it soon, and let another fresh layer appear, but it makes me smile when I see it. A sign of devotion and a life filled with love

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Mine is dusty too, and you've made me feel a bit better about it!

[lokeanwelcomingcommittee]

So, uh, what religion are Lokeans, anyway?

People are prompted to work with Loki in a lot of different ways. Some of them are already settled in a particular tradition and decide to approach Loki that way, and that’s great! Sometimes Loki approaches people who are non-religious, or who are part of a religion that doesn’t really believe in his existence. And that’s great too! It does, however, make it a lot harder to find your footing and figure out how to go about all this Loki stuff.

When I first started working with Loki in earnest, it never really occurred to me to try any path other than Asatru. Conversely, I’ve met neo-wiccans who weren’t aware of the existence of reconstructionist polytheists. While all these paths are valid and work for the people who follow them, any given individual will probably find one that works better for them than others. And so, I figured it might be nice to give a quick rundown of the more popular traditions among Lokeans for those who might have no clue what’s out there.

Asatru/Heathenry - Heathens follow the reconstructed traditions of the Germanic peoples–in the case of Loki, the Norse religion. The amount of importance placed on accurately reconstructing historical tradition vs. mysticism and personal experience varies between individuals and organizations. Most (but not all) heathens are polytheistic, treating each god as a separate entity. If working with Loki in his historical context is important to you, then Heathenry is a good place to start.

Wicca - Wicca is a relatively new religion formed in the 1950’s and 60’s but based on older folklore from a combination of various (mostly European) traditions. It has a heavy emphasis on the cycles of nature and usually on magic as well. Many Wiccan Lokeans honor Loki as an aspect of the God from whom all gods spring. Others identify as more polytheistic.

Eclectic Paganism - Some people can’t find an existing tradition that really fits with their values or beliefs. Some want to work with entities from many different traditions. Some don’t like the idea of organized religion in general. In these cases, it’s possible to form your own practice to suit your needs.

Pop Culture Paganism - Yes, some people worship Marvel Loki. Some people worship Marvel Loki alongside Norse Loki as separate entities. Others see Marvel Loki as an aspect of the deity. It’s something to look into if you’re drawn to Marvel’s version of Loki in particular and want to make that a prominent part of your practice.

Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list by any means. There are definitely other ways people can (and do) go about working with the Trickster, some of which don’t even fall under the pagan umbrella. I’ve listed some common starting points for people hoping to get their feet wet, but in the end, you should go with what works for you. Explore, learn all you can, and above all, enjoy the ride!

[chaos-bites]

Loki is chaos, yes, but there is comfort in chaos. There is comfort in change. Change can be terrifying, but embracing that fear is so freeing. Embracing the newness of it all, the rebirth. If we stayed the same, we would never grow or learn. Life would become too stagnant, too boring. There would be no sense of adventure. There would be nothing new. Change is required, even if it is chaos. Loki is chaos, yes, but there is comfort in chaos.

[wishful-seeker]

Ancestor work can include pets btw

I never knew a lot of my deceased family, and the ones I did know I didn't know well. I loved my great grandmother, but in reality I didn't know her well, I still honor her and my grandpa who died when I was 3, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't closer to my cats.

My cats were with me my whole life, and theirs, they're my children. I soothe them to sleep by cradling them when they're scared, I sing to them and they sing back, I sleep with them every night. They are my whole world, and I'd do anything for them.

So of course they're honored after death like a blood family member, of course I leave them offerings and speak to them beyond the grave, of course there is space for them on my altars.

Don't let anyone tell you pets deserve less honor than humans in your practice.

[zenias-ren]

It’s really a painful moment when you have a meltdown and get mad at the gods. It feels blasphemous even, to speak in such a harsh way to those who you credit with saving your life in normal waking hours. Now that I’m on the other side of one, my love deepens because they were not even phased. Not offended. They didn’t demand an offering or apology as recompense. In fact, they reminded me of something.

TW: extreme depression and suicidal ideation.

Back in December, I had reached a point of utter despair and hopelessness. My depression was so deep that I wondered if I could even muster enough energy to leave a note. I’ve improved, but the ghost of such emotions still haunt me from time to time. I went to the bookstore to make me feel better, as books are my bread and butter. I went to the metaphysical section as I always do. I perused the card decks and looked over all the familiar titles of books I had long since already flicked through. But my hand reached for a title that was new.

I don’t remember the title. But it was a book a psychic medium wrote about what spirits had told them about the afterlife. I always take these books with a grain of salt, but it was the kind of book I needed. It would tell me what I had to look forward to. There was a section about those who commit suicide. How the spirits that commit such an act are given more care and attention because of how devastating their end is. But that isn’t the part that stuck out. I barely even remember that chapter. What I do remember was this one part.

“Many spirits on the other side marvel at your courage, because they would never dare tread where you have been.”

The gods reminded me of that, just last night. I had yelled at them, “What’s the point of spiritual greatness in a material world?! What’s the point of my psychic talents if I can’t even eat or keep a roof over my head?!”

They didn’t answer. I could feel their gaze.

“Your courage amazes us.” They said. It was enough to shut me up. These gods, these divine beings of power that rule the universe look at me like something to marvel about. Because they include some of the spirits the book mentioned. The gods have taken forms on earth before but they’ve never been fully human. They’ve never lived in the flesh.

“Do you think god lives in heaven because he too fears what he’s created?” Maybe so actually. Because despite all my woes and heartaches, I’ve done this countless times before. And I know I’ll do it again, because if you can handle it, the gods will show you the past and the future. And I, as are most of us, am not even close to being done here.

Khaire.

[lokinewbiewitchy]

Reposting, because I don't want to forget what you said x