#landvaettir

[sol-saga]

Landvættir In Norse mythology, landvaettir are guardian spirits or deities of the land. They are tasked with protecting their home, and often the human inhabitants of their land. There are countless landvaettir across every region, and every locality will have their own. Some believe the Landvættir are spirits of the dead, while some believe they are more like deities because they can live in lands that are never populated. It is up to you what you believe. Landvaettir may inhabit a large area like a mountain, forest, river, or lake. They may also inhabit a small, specific area like the corner of a particular field, a rock formation, or even a well. There is no rhyme or reason; landvaettir exist across the land and will ensure the wellbeing of their territory no matter how big or small. Often, landvaettir embody the landscape. They are a personification of nature; the guardian of a mountain may appear as a giant, while the guardian of the forest may appear as an animal. Those who practice paganism or feel a veneration for Norse mythology have a great respect for their local landvaettir, and it is essential to show the land respect to maintain a good relationship with these spirits. Landvaettir are generally benevolent, but humans must treat the land with care and respect; destruction or disrespect may anger the landvaettir. Offerings can be made to ensure successful harvests, healthy livestock, favourable weather, and overall prosperity. In my local area, I feel an affinity for two landvaettir - pictures related! One is the guardian of a lake who comes with a masculine energy in the wintertime. I feel him most strongly during the dark periods, when the mist hangs in the air. I feel that he will steer us from dangerous waters and thin ice. I often see him as a silhouette in the distance on a misty morning. Although his intentions are kind, his energy can feel a little unsettling at times, and when he appears, I sometimes feel the urge to leave very quickly. But I think this is due to the fact that his role is often to protect us from dangerous waters and weather. Sometimes, when there is no danger he is just a peaceful presence. The second is the protector of the woodlands and fields in my village. This guardian comes with a feminine energy and seems most active in the springtime, summer, and early autumn. She feels like a warm presence with a passion for wildlife. I feel that she is there to protect the animals in the forest and ensure we stick to a safe trail. We have some hidden trails that may be dangerous, and I often feel a friendly pull towards a safer path. She often appears as a bird, doe, or simply a light breeze. I love her energy! I would love to hear about other landvaettir in your local area if anyone has any experiences!

[freyjas-light]

Held my spring celebration, or Vårblót, the other day. It was the first time in a while I've had the energy to really put towards the gods. I spent the day hiking through the woods, spring cleaning the garage, baking cookies, and ended with the first bonfire of the year. I used this day to celebrate the Vanir and the landvættir. The landvættir had a strong presence today, and seemed to enjoy the festivities. I'm hoping to start feeling rejuvenated again so I can put more energy back into my craft

[tears-of-amber]

Some people find the mourning doves (that hang out in my backyard and on the side of the house) annoying. But ever since I was a little girl, the sad but sweet song of the mourning doves was always a comfort to me. Even when I lived at my childhood home they would hang out in our front yard there. They’re beautiful creatures, guardians of my little plant paradise. And they bring me peace when I have anxiety. As if their call simply says “You are home. You are safe.”

-Velvet Rose

[sarenth]

Patreon Topic 72: On Sacred Herbs

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[ashandboneca]

Hunting for home

I have been spending my time as of late trying to do what I can to secure us a house.

As an elder millennial, I never thought I would ever be able to get to a point in my adult life that I could afford to buy a house. Lucky for me, the housing market is cooling and I now have a stable enough work history to qualify for a pre-approval, which myself and one of my partners did last month.

I have worked since I was 12, first babysitting my summer and weekends away, to working 18 years of retail and 8 years in the public sector. I have been nearly destitute, I have had to choose between rent and utilities. I have been 1 paycheque away from homelessness, for many years. I have been in debt since I was able to hold a student loan. I have not lived in a house since I was 7, and that was when I was living with my grandmother. I have lived in apartments since then.

I have worked very, very hard to reach where I am, and still - my budget is fairly small so whatever house I buy will have tonnes of work required. I am handy, so I am prepared for that, to a degree. I don't care. It will be mine.

My mental health has taken a downturn in our current apartment, and we cannot afford to rent anywhere else as rental prices are exorbitant right now. Our neighbours are terrible. It is noisy and bright. And I desire to live outside of the city, with our neighbours far away from us, so I may have the peace, quiet, and solitude I crave.

And so, I search. I have a realtor and a mortgage broker. And I do workings, sweetness jars to draw my perfect home to me, to sweeten the mortgage process. I pray for the perfect place to come along, and for our offer to be accepted. I burn offerings nightly, and refill with fresh water daily.

I am cautiously optimistic. And for the first time in a long while, I have hope. Whatever place we choose will have a place for me to build a temple/office, a place where I can do workings with privacy. And land that I can build a good relationship with. I desire to befriend the crows of the area. I want to build a large garden and plant fruit trees and bushes.

[poisonerspath]

I put some full cakes at the trunk of the shop tree for the critters to come collect and deliver as offerings to the land spirits. In the copper dish is also a mixture of all of the leftover bits of herbs from all of the formulas and charms that I’ve made this month. Any flowers, leaves, salts, dirt, roots or bones that wind up being left over end up here and are given back to nature. #fullmoonoffering #fullmoonritual #landspirits #landvaettir #plantspiritallies #plantmagic #naturalmagic #moonmagic https://www.instagram.com/p/CexIZynLnPr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[instant-ramen]

自然の妖怪とオヂン

[elizatungusnakur]

My uncle’s once pristine patio was damaged yesterday afternoon by a micro-climate storm. (Heyo Thor, bro…) It came whipping through the Val di Comino with the force of a small tornado. Luckily the house itself wasn’t damaged, though my parents were inside its two-feet-thick walls when it occurred. And this massive oak felled a power line that put them out of electricity for about three hours.

Partner and I were en route from Munich to Rome when we flew through about three minutes of wild turbulence about the same time the storm occurred in the valley. We’re all fine. Gaia just took us for a ride. So I went and fed some of the land spirits today, just in case. I should do so every day.

[clockworkqueensdefeat]

I hike almost every weekend. I like being out in the woods and feeling the connection to the land.

Last weekend I tried a new preserve. I only got a few yards away from the parking lot and it felt off. I can’t even say it was bad vibes, there were no vibes. This is the first time I haven’t felt anything.

I’ve had more connection in the local shopping mall than I did on this trail. It was deeply unsettling. I made it less than a quarter mile before I turned back. I’m not sure what happened there, but I’ve never felt…nothing before.

I ended up finishing my nature time on the nearby paved bike trail. It was not the hike I wanted, but at least I got some energy back.

Anyway, here’s some cool moss I saw on the bike trail.

[skydinzeal]

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[the-polyam-polytheist]

genderwyrd - a gender or gender expression related to seið, Heathen animist religious practice, and the concept of wyrd. exclusive to people practicing (inclusive) Heathenry.

includes wyrdfluid- a fluid gender in which one's sense of gender feels different when doing trance work. subset of genderfluid.

can include wyrdflux, wyrdman, wyrdwoman, etc.

what the colors mean: red for fire pink for inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQIA identity periwinkle for ice blue for the sea dark green for Yggdrasil bright green for nature and landvaettir yellow for sunshine and joy in community brown for inclusion and affirmation of Heathens of color black for the dead

racism, transphobia, and other shitty behavior will be blocked and mocked 💖

[hiding1ntheforest]

British Folk Beliefs & Magick: Pagan-Christian Syncretism

Highlighting the influence of paganism on folklore, traditions, and magick in the British Isles from the Middle Ages and onward.

Christianity first began to spread throughout Britain in the 4th century when Christian Romans began interacting with our British ancestors. In Anglo-Saxon England, St. Augustine’s journey to Kent in the 6th century catalyzed the conversion. Christianity spread throughout Scotland and Wales as a result of several missionaries spreading word of this foreign faith. Contrary to the popular narrative, those inhabiting the British Isles at the time did not forget their native faith outright. Paganism shaped the many folk beliefs and customs that persisted throughout the Christian era. Folk magick, in simplest terms, is the people’s magick. It is shaped by various features of one’s environment - geography, ecology, history, religion, social structure, etc. Folk magick began to appear during the Middle Ages and continues in modern times, often combining elements of the heathen faith and Christianity. Folk beliefs were characterized by an acknowledgement of numerous spirits and folk magick often centers the Earth and making use of one’s natural resources. This article will outline some of the folklore, traditions, and magick of the British Isles.

Both household and land spirits were prominent figures within British folklore. Brownies are a type of house spirit thought to perform various household tasks, especially if they were treated with respect. These creatures are elvish in nature and appearance, sometimes described as house elves. Brownies are not small, in fact they are often described as being human sized and not particularly pleasant to look at. However, brownies carry out most of their chores during the night, so they are never seen. Despite being fairly helpful spirits, they could become mischievous if they felt offended. Boggarts are a similar type of spirit who may inhabit both the land and family homes. These creatures are much more troublesome than brownies and even destructive. They have the tendency to make a mess within the home and even harm animals. A repeatedly insulted brownie may transform into a boggart. Tales about household elves have been recorded by the Brothers Grimm and land spirits are notably featured in Shakespearean literature, such as Puck in a Midsummer Night’s Dream. The belief in such creatures are rooted in the pre-Christian veneration of husvaettir, or house spirits, and landvaettir, the land spirits. In Anglo-Saxon England, house spirits were recognized along with the cofgoda, or house deities. Moreover, elves are mentioned several times in Anglo-Saxon medical manuscripts, in which they are blamed for a variety of ailments that afflict both humans and animals alike. Anglo-Saxon elves were evidently more prone to causing difficulty, very much like the Boggarts of medieval England and Scotland. Another prominent nature spirit includes the Green Man, who symbolizes life, death, rebirth, fertility, and the spring season. Towards the end of the Medieval period, churches throughout Northwestern Europe featured architecture likely portraying the Green Man. For example, a church in Llangwm, Wales, is adorned with the image of a head with foliage emerging from its mouth. Such architecture has also been found in Asia and the Middle East, including the countries of India, Lebanon and Iraq. The Green Man is undoubtedly a legendary figure derived from nature deities. The Church likely viewed the Green Man as a representation of the danger and wildness of the outdoors, as suggested by Christian literature. The veneration of nature can be seen with May Day, which celebrates spring, the arrival of summer, and fertility. The May Pole acts as both a representation of the tree of life as well as a phallic symbol. This celebration persists in Ireland, Scotland, and England in the modern age, though it has become heavily Christianized.

Throughout medieval Britain, those who practiced magick were referred to as “cunning folk.” The cunning folk incorporated elements of folk magick and ceremonial magick into their practice, which was heavily shaped by both paganism and Christianity. Cunning folk were typically Christians, though they were viewed as heretics and church authorities accused them of working with the devil. Charms, herbal remedies, shamanism, and divination are prominent in the magick of the cunning folk. Furthermore, these individuals claimed to have a special connection to the spirit world and were assisted by magickal spirits such as fairies. The spirits often took the form of an animal such as a dog, cat, or goat, and could take one onto a spiritual journey to Elfhame. Magick was practiced more in rural parts of Britain and the majority of practitioners were solitary. The cunning folk used their magick for good, providing ill individuals who could not afford a physician with an herbal concoction, and scrying a crystal ball to uncover the identity of a thief. They even provided protection to individuals claiming to be victims of malevolent magick, but the Church still viewed their work as devilish and equally malicious. As mentioned in previous articles, charms for healing and protection were used in the pre-Christian era. Practitioners of magick continued to rely on the power of charms, though the charms of the cunning folk often quoted the bible or invoked the power of several Christian figures. The Sator Square, a magickal Latin palindrome, was also used for protection. Additionally, utilizing plants and other natural elements with the aim of curing an ailment have prominent heathen origins.

Not many cunning folk were literate, but those who were may have made use of a grimoire. Grimoires are books containing information and instructions on spellwork, invocation, as well as a variety of rituals, and they circulated throughout Britain once printing became more accessible. Many of the grimoires of the cunning folk were influenced by other magickal books, such as Cornelius Agrippa’s work on Western esotericism, Three Books of Occult Philosophy, which was translated into English in 1651. Arthur Gauntlet was an English physician living in London during the 17th century who’s own grimoire contained information found in both Agrippa and Reginald Scot’s works. During the 18th century, a French Kabbalistic grimoire called the Black Pullet was published and became popular amongst British magicians due to its information on talismans and amulets.

British folk magick centered a Christian cosmology as well as philosophy, and it was combined with the pagan elements of nature worship and plant magick. There was a recognition of the spirits that inhabited the land alongside us, while the Earth retained it’s role as a healer, provider, and protector. Folk magick is not static; it reflected the people’s needs, environment, and other social factors. The practice of the British folk magician was ever-evolving. The application of magick and even one’s theology likely shifted through major social changes such as the English reformation or laws persecuting those partaking in ritual work and conjuration. The beliefs, traditions, and magick of the British Isles reminds us that paganism never completely died out. Though the old gods were not recognized during the Christian period and continue to be vastly unrecognized in the modern age, the values and knowledge of our pagan ancestors has always persisted.

[freyjas-light]

A quick offering to the Landvættir of pruned daffodils. I wanted to wrap some to hang in my office, but they are poisonous to cats so they were all gifted instead!

[sol-saga]

Deity Tags Disclaimer - These are just images and ideas that make me personally think of the deities that I connect with. Your experience might be different! Baldr [Light and Love] Tyr [War and Justice] Bragi [Poetry] Forseti [Justice] Ullr [Winter and The Hunt] Skadi [Winter, Mountains, and The Hunt] Landvaettir [spirits of the land; local to my area]

[myth-lord]

Stsil

A Bao A Qu Aatxe - Khalkotauroi Abaia Abere Abuhuku Adaro - Zitiron Adze Afanc Agrippa Agropelter Ahuizotl - Ugjuknarpak Airavata Ajaju Ajatar Akaname Akashita Akheilos - Isonade Akhlut (Amarok) Alp-Luachra Amhuluk Amikuk Ammut Amphisbaena - Ouroboros Anggitay Aniwye Aproxis Apshait Asanbosam Asdeev Aswang (Manananggal) Awd Goggie

Banaspati - Soucouyant Banshee - Limos - Pesta - Nemain Barghest (Cadejo) - Cu Sith - Cwn Annwn - Osschaert (Pesanta) Bauk (Nalusa Falaya) - Gaueko Baykok Berberoka Berserker - Einherjar Binaye Ahani Boitata Boobrie - Hverafugl Bruch Bubak (Tatty Boggle) Buckrider Buggane Bukavac Bulgasari Bunyip - Dingonek Burach Bhadi Burrunjor - Kasai Rex Butatsch Byakko

Cactus Cat Cacus - Belacko Caladrius - Zhenniao - Alicanto Caleuche Camulatz Carbuncle - Arkan Sonney - Cagrino Caspilly Catoblepas Cherufe Chipfalamfula Chochin-Obake - Aoandon Chon-Chon Chupacabra - Nadubi Cipactli Cockatrice - Basilisk - Codrille - Aitvaras (Pukis) Cuca Cuero - Rumptifusel Curuara - Inulpamahuida Cyclops - Papinijuwari - Tartalo

Dijiang - Hundun Dire Boar (Erymanthian Boar) - Bonguru - Babi Ngepet - Ao-Ao - Cuchivilu Djieien Djinn Doppelganger - Fetch - Frittening Dorotabo - Landvaettir - Ahi At-Trab (Seitaad) - Tsenagahi (Planctae) Drop Bear Dryad - Radande - Batibat - Askafroa - Yanagi-Baba - Mandremonte Dullahan - Ankou

Ebajalg - Hala Echeneis Egregore - Ewah Eintykara Enenra Erote

Fachen Fad Felen Fafnir - Pixiu Fomorian Fossegrim (Nokken) - Encantado (Boto) Fulad-Zereh

Gaasyendietha Gardinel Garei Gargoyle Garmr - Orthrus - Cerberus Gegenees Girtablilu Globster Gloson Goblin - Nuno (Trenti) - Kobold - Grindylow - Curupira - Ijiraq - Spriggan - Pukwudgie - Eloko (Chaneque) - Likho - Dactyl - Bilwis - Bugbear Gold-Digging Ant Golem - Invunche - Wulgaru - Celedon - Terra-Cotta Griffon - Sak - Hieracosphinx Grootslang Gulon - Rompo - Taotie

Haietlik Hantu Bulan Harpy - Siren - Erinyes (Fury) - Alkonost - Lechuza Heikegani Hinnagami - Jenglot Hinqumemen (Engulfer) - Umibozu Hrimpursar Hyakume Hydra - Orochi - Ladon - Nyuvwira

Ichneumon Ikuchi (Ayakashi) Imp - Incubus - Scarbo - Bushyasta - Skrzak - Galtzagorriak Intulo Ipetam Issitoq - Aghash - Aten Itqiirpak Ittan-Momen

Jba Fofi - Tsuchigumo - Aasivak Jinmenju - Wak-Wak - Zaqqum - Lunantishee Jinshin Mushi Jorogumo Jubokko Juggernaut

Kamaitachi Kameosa Kampe Kappa - Suiko Karkadann Karkinos - Saratan Kelpie (Each Uisge) - Each Tened - Helhest - Apaosha - Ceffyl Dwr - Skinfaxi Kerit Keukegen - Otoroshi Kholkikos Kikimora Kirin (Qilin) Kitsune - Kumiho Kongamato - Ropen Kurage-No-Hinotama

Lakuma - Charybdis Lamia - Echidna - Gorgon Lavellan Leprechaun - Gancanagh - Clurichaun - Far Darrig - Amadan Dubh - Domovoi Leshy - Bies - Anhanga (Waldgeist) Leucrotta Libelula Diablu Longgui Lou Carcolh Lusca - Iku-Turso - Migas (Tree Octopus) - Kraken - Rogo-Tumu-Here

Makalala (Tuyango) - Colorobetch Makhai Mandarangkal - Empusa Mandragora (Tiyanak) - Davalpa Manticore - Sphinx - Piasa - Lammasu Mapinguari Marool Minotaur - Erchitu - Sarangay Miraj Mishibizhiw Mngwa Morgawr - Mamlambo - Mokele-Mbembe Moskitto (Xan) Muhuru - Mbielu-Mbielu Muirdris Musca Macedda - Druj Nasu Muscaliet Muse - Leanan Sidhe Myrmecoleon

Nakshatra Meenu Namazu Nekomata (Cat Sith) - Kasha (Ovinnik) Nereid - Rusalka Ngoubou - Odontotyrannus Nidhogg Nocnitsa (Mara) Nosoi Nuckelavee Nue Nurikabe

Olgoi-Khorkhoi (Death Worm) Olitiau - Popobawa - Camazotz - Guiafairo Omukade - Ek-Chapat - Con Rit - Kugdlughiak Oread - Lampad Otso

Pard Penchapechi Peuchen - Haemorrhois - Seps Piskie (Sprite) - Ishigaq - Phooka (Puck) - Attercroppe - Tooth Fairy Polong Poltergeist - Dybbuk - Isogashi Poludnica (Lady Midday) Psoglav

Qalupalik Qinyuan Qiuniu

Rahara Raiju Ramidreju Rat King Rawhead (Bloody Bones) - Stuhac Redcap - Ly Erg Roc (Ziz) - Minokawa - Thunderbird (Impundulu) - Phoenix (Rarog) - Psonen - Tsenahale - Nachtkrapp - Naujakuksualuk Rock Bolter Roperite

Salamander Salawa (Sha) Satyr (Faun) - Shurale (Mahaha) Sazae-Oni Scarab - Khepri Scorpios - Sandwalker Scylla Sermilik Shadhawar Shen Shinchu Sianach - Delgeth Sigbin Skinwalker - Rougarou - Selkie - Bouda (Kishi) Skolex Sluagh - Hidarugami Spartoi - Gashadokuro - Tupilaq - Mekurabe - Ahkiyyini Stella Stray Sod - Hungry Grass Succarath

Tarasque Tesso Tiddalik Tlanusi Troll - Kayeri - Kapre - Porotai - Aigamuxa - Yehwe Zogbanu - Shellycoat Trolual - Raudkembingur - Bakekujira

Umdhlebi

Valkyrie Valravn Veela (Sylph) Velue (Peluda) Vish Kanya Vodyanoi - Bagiennik - Arzhavennik - Bolotnik - Cmuch

Wanyudo - Ophanim Water Leaper Wendigo Will o Wisp (Luz Mala) Wyvern (Vouivre) - Cuelebre - Tizheruk - Scitalis - Knucker - Suileach - Caorthannach

Xhumpedzkin (Ix-Hunpedzkin) Xiao - Ahool Xing Tian

Ya-Te-Veo Yale Yara-Ma-Yha-Who Yowie - Yeti - Fear Liath - Hidebehind Yuki-Onna

Ziphius Zirnitra Zlatorog Zmey - Azi Dahaka Zombie - Draugr - Mummy - Topielec - Corpo-Seco - Gaki - Aerico

Cat Sith / Pyrausta / Impundulu / Ninki Nanka / Khodumodumo / Minhocao / Marabbecca / Metminwi / Qupqugiaq / Myling / Moroi / Bloody Bones / Rokurokubi / Ifrit / Ghul / Ghawwas / Tiyanak / Mara / Acheri / Tikbalang / Baku / Calopus / Mahaha / Trollgadda / Tetragnathon / Vatnsandi / Ungaikyo / Naglfar / Oniate / Petsuchos / Sessho-Seki / Waldgeist / Tienlong / Tiamat / Asag / Hongaek / Ga-Gorib / Dalaketnon / Dobhar-Chu / Gbahali / Zheng / Antaeus / Maenad / Green Knight / Tulpa / Hiiden Hirvi /

[palomahasenteredthechat]

Masterlist

Updated as I've archived some of my RPF fics for now. NSFW/Minors DNI/18+ only. Don't make me come back there.

Barbarus - An Emperor Caracalla series (Gladiator II)

Landvaettir - one world collides with another

Saturnalia - worlds entwine

Mōdraniht (Mother's Night) - Long Night

Feast - a taste is not enough

New Moon - seasons change

Lupercalia - love conquers all

The Ides of March - visions and portents

Regina - mommy dearest

Ardeo - fever dream

C.B. Strike

The White Horse - Billy Knight smut, fic prompt

Stranger Things

Cul De Sac - Middle aged Eddie Munson AU fluffy one shot

Small Axe

Black & White - PC Dixon falls in love in Swinging London

Overlord

Magnolia Moon - Grunauer loses his virginity, smut

The Hoist

18 Bramah Road - Hash finds a girlfriend

RPF

The Christmas Bridge - fluff (JQ Secret Santa '22)

Kalla - deep water (JQ Spookathon 2023)