UPG - Snotra, wise goddess.
In spending time in the lovely company of lady Snotra, these are the things I've experienced and learned. Of course, keep in mind these are all pure UPG, as our attestations of her are very scarse. Still, we have amazing Ásynjur in the Norse pantheon, who unfortunately we know very little about, and thus need to rely on modern hands-on experiences. I hope to contribute to the conversation by sharing my personal experiences.
Overview: lady Snotra is someone wise, solemn, stern, but also compassionate, empathetic, and kind. She fits very nicely the archetype of the leader who's not afraid of getting in the deep trenches with their followers. She is a brilliant teacher, but also isn't scared of taking up the role of the student, as she finds everyone has wisdom to pass forward, no matter who they are.
Suggested Domain: Wisdom, diplomacy, compassion, hard work, justice (in the mediation sense and in the "standing up for the underdog" sense).
Colors: Deep red, brown, silver.
Runes: Tiwaz, Ansuz, Sowilo, Mannaz, Othila.
Tarot: 8 of Pentacles, The Empress, Queen of Swords.
Crystal: Topaz, carnelian, selenite, agate.
Other elements: Apples, oranges, books, notebooks, wheat, cereal, hearty meals, labor, effort, March, tavern conversations, sharing a laughter with all kinds of people, transiting all kinds of social bubbles.
Offerings: Water, bread, homemade food, flowers, tea, candle, emotional work, emotional release.
Devotional Acts: Honoring your ancestors, honoring your deities, breaking bread with your peers, sharing a meal with loved ones, not judging a book by its cover, being courteous to others, putting in the necessary effort to achieve a goal, meditating, addressing unhealthy emotional patterns, embracing diversity, listening to other people with an open heart.
Other Resources: ✶link 01 | ✶ link 02 | ✶ Circle of Frith - Maire Durkan.
These were the result of meditation, blóts, tarot readings and rune readings. Other resources lead to the UPG of Linda Demissy and Maire Durkan, who wrote books about the Handmaidens.
