Yule 23 Fourth night of Yule Sacred to Aegir, Njord and Freyr
Barley Soup with Bacon
Rotkohl, Solstice buns, Sourdough Bread
Of cup or platter need has none, The guest who seeks the generous one, – Sigurd the Generous, who can trace His lineage from the giant race; For Sigurd's hand is bounteous, free, – The guardian of the temples he. He loves the Gods, his liberal hand Scatters his sword's gains o'er the land – Hakon the Good's Saga , Heimskringla The fire was in the middle of the floor of the temple, and over it hung the kettles, and the full goblets were handed across the fire; and he who made the feast, and was a chief, blessed the full goblets, and all the meat of the sacrifice. And first Odin's goblet was emptied for victory and power to his king; thereafter, Njord's and Freyr's goblets for peace and a good season.
Today remind yourself of the importance of feast, toasting, kinship and hospitality. Keep the traditions of Aegir and his hall, remember all of the Gods and Goddesses eating, drinking, boasting and sharing with each other. Build your personal community today, strengthen the bonds of kinship. Relish your friendships.
On this day we also remind ourselves of the virtue of Love. Compassion allows you to have true love, not only for others, but also for yourself. It allows you to forgive yourself when you make mistakes. It's also the ability to have deep feelings and concern for the misfortune and suffering of others. Compassion allows you to share another's pain, gives you the desire to relieve it, and the willingness to act on that desire.
Today we will keep in mind the month of Ostara (April) and Sumarsdag. Many celebrate the first day of Summer in the old Icelandic calendar. In Iceland it had strong agricultural overtones, but elsewhere throughout the Nordic world, mid-April was a time to sacrifice to Odin for victory, called the Sigrblot . The ships were leaving port to seek trade, new lands, and plunder. It is a time to consider new projects and life choices. Remember that your life is an adventure - it is what you make of it. Where do you wish to sail and how will you win victory?
Glad Yuletide to Everyone. Hail,
Courtesy of : Nordic Wiccan
Pagans on the North Path