Wolfhound Kindred

Welcome to my blog! I am a norse heathen, founder of the Wolves of Midgard blog, and I am continuously walking my ancestral path through the guidance of the gods and goddesses of the Aesir and the Vanir. I wish to help all who wish to join me along this path!

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I need your help and advice

To all of those who follow me, I apologize for my long absence. I have been experiencing hardships in my spirituality over the past few weeks. 

Honestly, it scared me. I love the gods and goddesses so much, and out of no where I seemed to have lost my faith in anything, but nature. 

Until I had a dream.

All I remember from the dream was surviving an event and people around me telling me that I would be visited by a higher power as my reward. Those surrounding me in my mind seemed to be christians, and were acting as if I was going to be visited by “God”. Just as they said I was going to be contacted by a divine being, I found myself standing before a tall, muscular man, with a large white, braided beard. Those who had been around me were gone, and it was only myself and this man surrounded by whiteness. He looked down upon me with comforting eyes, opened his arms in the form of an embrace, and said to me “My son”. During this interaction, I had the strongest feeling, which I can’t explain, that this being was Odin. Odin kept ringing in my head, and I even felt the word Odin throughout my body. I remember in my dream, I kept thinking to myself and feeling in my soul that this being was Odin, embracing me, even though these other people in my dream before had told me it would be the christian god. When he said “My Son”, all I felt was comfort and warmth beyond anything I can explain. Then, the dream ended. 

The odd part about this dream is that the night I had this dream, I mentally longed for the gods to show me a sign, so that I would know they were there. Honestly I can’t remember whether this being had one eye or not. 

I really need help regaining my spirituality and could use opinions, advice, and friends.

What do you think of this experience?

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Where are you from?

I am from Charleston, South Carolina!

No need to be anonymous my friend :)

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Could you open your submit box? these kinds of readings tend to be pretty long

I opened it for you :)

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Would anyone like to give me a spiritual reading?

Hello my fellow heathens and pagans, would anyone who is experienced and or beginning in the practice of readings like to give me a spiritual reading?

It can relate to the gods and goddesses or anything.

Thank you :)

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Hello. I was hoping for a bit of assistance. I'm quite new to asatru an I'd like to set up an alter in my room. I've been looking around a bit (admittedly not a whole lot) and I was wondering how? I want to set up an alter to Odin and just don't know how. Any help would be most appreciated.

Setting up an altar is not a hard process, although many assume otherwise. An altar can be as simple as an image of Odin, a candle/incense, and a Mjolnir (Thors Hammer). Or it can be as large as a bronze statue of a god or goddess. My altar is very simple and small, due to being in college, and it only contains a few carvings I have done, a Mjolnir, a candle, some items that are important to me, and my drinking horn. 

There is no specific way to set up an altar. I put crystals or natural items on it that I find out in nature. Make an altar that feel right to you.

Hope this helped my friend and may the gods bless you!

Never hesitate to ask questions.

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Finally, my fiery red mustache has fully filled in!

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Heathen Afterlife Re-post

Here is my post on the norse heathen afterlife, as requested.

Many a heathen have contemplated this at some point in their spiritual journey. Where will we go after death?

I believe there are many places a heathen may reside after they pass on.

-If one dies in battle, they may enter Valhalla with Odin, or enter Freyja’s hall to feast.

-For those who die of sickness and or old age, they may enter Hel’s hall. Now Hel, which is ruled by the goddess Hel, is not necessarily a bad place to reside after death. It is not a place of fire and pain, but instead a place of calm and peace. One must also remember that Baldr, Odin’s son, resides in Hel and feasts in Hel’s hall.

-There is also the ancestral mountain. Within this spiritual mountain resides our ancestors who may not have died in battle. It is a place of happiness, and feasting, where we may reside with our ancestors. (I believe this is the mountain on which I stood in my first dream where Odin presented himself to me) This is where heathen folk may live lives similar to those they lived.

-There is also the idea that after death, one can either remain in a spiritual state and watch over their descendants (This is connected to the Disir or strong female members of one’s family line). Or, one can be reborn into their family line.

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Any requests for posts?

Please give me some requests for posts!

I will post on any topic and or subject having to do with norse heathenism, even if it is a controversial topic.

I love messages and questions as well, so don't be shy!

I wish to help both experienced and beginner heathens as much as I can, for the more I help you the more I learn as well!

May the gods bless you all and have a great day :)

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What are your personal views on LGBT people practicing Heathenry?

I feel that the gods and goddesses do not discriminate or judge people based on their sexual orientation. As long as one lives a life that is fulfilling, while honoring the gods with their actions, one's sexual preference does not matter. 

This is my own opinion and interpretation of how I feel the gods see this topic. 

Honor the gods, be true to yourself, live your life around the 9 noble virtues, and you will be rewarded with blessings from the gods and goddesses.

I hope this helped my friend and may the gods bless you :)

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I invite all fellow heathens, who are willing, to join me in a shield wall one day!

Hail to the gods!

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I'd trust a strong shield-maiden to fight beside me in battle as much as I would any man, if not more! For women who believe in the gods, and will fight to protect both their family and their faith have no bounds. 

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Hey ive been following you for a while and i love your blog. Im toyin with the idea of heathenry right now and your blog has been a great source of info. I was curious as to whcih god or goddess calls to you the most? For me, its Fenrir.

Thank you my friend! I’m glad to hear that my blog is assisting you in your spiritual path. Personally, Odin and Freyja both call to me the most, but I am also very connected to the giantess Skadi! 

I find it interesting that you feel connected to Fenrir. If I may ask, what makes you feel so connected to a spawn of Loki?

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Thor Movie Question?

I saw Thor 2 a while ago and wanted to ask my fellow heathens a question.

Did you feel anything emotionally when the dark elves were attacking Asgard? 

When they started attacking, I felt a great surge of anger run through me and all I wanted to do was fight alongside the gods. Also, when Frigga was killed in the movie, I became very emotional and once again felt an intense sadness followed by anger, as if I wanted to avenge her death.

I know it is only a movie, but I just found it intriguing that I experienced these emotions. 

What do you think about this?

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Remember to leave offerings for the Wights on this day of Earth Day! It may just bring you that extra boost of happiness and luck you need.

[wolfhoundkindred]

Hail to the Landvaettir!

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I love this and wish every heathen could see it.