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Fenrir Deity Guide

Who is Fenrir?

Also called Fenrisúlfr, Fenrir is a giant wolf of Norse mythology. (Arguably THE giant wolf of Norse mythology). This name means “He Who Dwells in the Marshes” and as it turns out, the name “Fenrir” is not actually his name, no one is sure what this Marsh Dweller’s name really is.

His power was threatening to the Aesir who raised Fenrir in hopes to control his strength but he grow at an alarming rate and the Aesir decided to imprison him. They had the dwarves create chains from unusual or difficult items to attain, such as the sound of a cat’s footsteps, the beard of a woman, the breath of fish, the roots of a mountain, the sinews of a bear, and the spittle of a bird

It was foretold that Fenrir would trigger Ragnarök by breaking free of the bondage placed upon him by the Aesir; Fenrir would fight Odin during Ragnarök eventually killing the god.

Parents and Siblings

Loki (father)

Angerboda (mother)

Hel (sister)

Jörmungand (brother)

Sleipnir (brother)

Lovers or Partners

N/A

Children

Hati (son)

Sköll (son)

Epithets

Hróðrsvitnir (”Famous Wolf”)

The Ravener

The Fenris Wolf (or just Fenris-Wolf)

Beast of Slaughter

”Foe of Odin”

Vánagandr (”Monster of the river Ván”, also seen to mean “creature of expectation”)

Notes

Skoll and Hati’s names mean “one who mocks”/”mockery” and “one who hates”/”hatred” respectively.

It is unclear as to who the mother of Skoll and Hati is though there is mention of a wolf-woman who bore giant wolves in the forest of Jarnvidur.

Some also believe that Skoll and Hati are actually derivatives or aspects of Fenrir if not the wolf himself.

Fenrir’s most popular story is the “Binding of Fenrir” in which the Aesir capture and imprison the giant wolf in hopes that it would keep Ragnarök at bay. Throughout his upbringing, only Tyr was brave enough to approach Fenrir to feed him. This created a friendship between the two.

The gods tricked Fenrir by telling him that the various chains presented were testaments of his strength, and they congratulated him with cheers when he broke through them. Eventually, they presented the impossible chains made by the dwarves to the Great Wolf. Suspecting trickery, Fenrir demanded that, as a sign of good faith, one of the gods place their hand in his mouth as the chains were placed on him. Tyr stepped up to this task. As soon as Fenrir’s suspicions were verified and he realized he couldn’t break free, he chomped off Tyr’s arm and swallowed it. Fenrir was then transported to an isolated place where he would stay until Ragnarök.

It was said that the gods laughed at the trapped wolf, except for Tyr, and a great sword was placed in his mouth to keep his jaws open and the drool that came from his jaws created a foamy river called “Expectation” (Old Norse Ván).

His story shows why he sided with the forces of chaos against the Aesir who treated him less than unkindly. In this way, it is likely meant to show that he is not a “villain” but the antagonist of the Aesir’s story. It’s important to note that it isn’t until after he is bound and betrayed that Fenrir actually causes any harm, before this, he lives peacefully amongst the Aesir as a pet of sorts.

Modern Deity Work

As Fenrir is not a “typical” deity, there is no evidence of Fenrir being worshipped in the way that other Nordic deities were; however, he was a popular figure in art due to his involvement in Ragnarök.

All of these correspondences are going to be based on mythology and modern devotees and followers of the Famous Wolf.

Correspondences

Rocks/Stone/Crystals

Smoky Quartz

Petrified wood

Carnelian

Bloodstone

Onyx

Howlite

Herbs/Plants

Wolfsbane

Mugwort

Willow

Birch

Yarrow

Yew

Animals

Wolves

Offerings

Meat, raw may be best

Animal bones

River water

Art or items of wolves

Some have said dog toys

Acts of Devotion

Donate or volunteer at wolf sanctuaries and rehabilitation shelters.

Talk to him, have conversations

Work on releasing or channeling your negative emotions into something more productive.

I’ve seen a lot of references to intense feelings, physical and emotional. Don’t overdo this and hurt yourself.

References and Further Reading

Fenrir - Norse-Mythology.org

The Binding of Fenrir - Norse-Mythology.org

Kennings of Fenrir and siblings

Fenrir - Britannica

Fenrir - Wikipedia

[Fenrir](https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Fenrir#:~:text=Fenrir (Old Norse%3A "fen,monstrous wolf in Norse mythology.) - Mythus

Fenrir - World History

Fenrir devotional tips - @Lilbat

Working with Fenrir - @fenrireshrine

Fenrir Infodump - @that-nordic-pagan

Fenrir - grumpylokeanelder

Devotees and Followers to check out:

(if you're a devotee or work with Fenrir and would like to be added to this post as a point of reference for anyone who is curious please message me!)

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ur-localwitch-lycus · 4 years ago

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✨PICK-A-CARD READING: what are your dreams trying to tell you?✨

[4 piles] ✦ [3 decks used] ✦ [9 cards for each pile]

hello loves and welcome to my pick-a-card reading. you can find instructions and my disclaimer below. please read these before choosing your pile. this reading is about what your dreams are trying to tell you. we will be looking at possible symbols but also at the meanings behind your dreams. i hope you will enjoy the messages.

disclaimer: this is a tarot reading meant for entertainment purposes only. It is based on my interpretation of the cards. All portrayals are speculative. Whether you choose to trust this reading is up to you and your intuition. Believing in tarot is a choice. This is a general reading and it is only meant for self-reflection purposes. please only take what resonates and leave what doesn’t. this reading is timeless and can be visited and re-visited whenever. Feedback is highly appreciated. enjoy. (✿◠‿◠)

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𝑯𝑶𝑾 𝑻𝑶 𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑲 𝒀𝑶𝑼𝑹 𝑷𝑰𝑳𝑬

start off by grounding yourself. you can take 3 deep breaths or listen to some meditative music (i recommend this one). then focus on the mentioned topic. you can also call upon your spirit guides for help. choose a picture or number that you are drawn to the most. trust your intuition to guide you to the right pile. ll messages + information will be under the cut.

decks used: dream reading cards, the language of flowers, making magick

warnings: mention of drowning and sex

✨𝑷𝑰𝑳𝑬 𝟎𝟏 ✨

cards: gratitude ✦ love ✦ play ✦ heliconia ✦ red rose ✦ peruvian lily ✦ calla lily ✦ little luxuries ✦ felix felicitous

welcome to your reading 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝟎𝟏. okay, so you might be seeing flowers in your dreams especially daisies or yellow followers of any kind. meadows might also come up in your dreams as well as reds and greens. you might be dreaming of children or younger people, couples might show up as well. the numbers 42, 33 and 45 might hold some sort of significance to you.

your dreams are trying to urge you to focus on the things that you do have instead of the things that you are lacking or unable to have. practicing gratitude is a big topic for you and is also an essential one. your dreams are trying to tell you to appreciate everything and everyone in your life and once you are grateful for what you have you will attract more into your life. one of them being love. but for love to come you need to realize that things happen for you and not to you. each lesson you have gone through has a meaning, show gratitude towards yourself and also forgive yourself. your dreams are trying to tell you to reassess your relationships with others but also with yourself. You have to learn to embrace love without fear and make it unconditional. this is especially related to your self-love journey. focus on yourself and what you already are and have. also try to stay balanced by incorporating some play into your daily life. you need to show up for your inner child as well. allow yourself to experience joy without feeling guilty, you deserve it love. you deserve to be happy and to be joyful alone and around others.

if you practice the above mentioned things realization will come to you. i feel like by going down that route you will be able to experience epiphanies left and right providing you with the necessary courage to be brave. you have to believe in yourself so you can be strong enough to move towards your goals and dreams. yes, there is a need to put in some effort. but probably not in the way you think. you need to put effort into building a relationship with yourself and your intuition. this is where you energy has to go because this is where you will get the knowledge and guidance you need. stop looking outside yourself and start going within. putting in this effort will get you what you want. there is a need to reawaken your inner self and your inner knowledge so you can stand more firmly and stronger. once you start allowing yourself to have fun and to do what you actually want to do, in alignment with your inner child, you will be able to generate luxurious experiences and surroundings. any material wishes will come to you easily. these experiences will come to you because you will align with them. this way you are able to create lucky and serendipitous events for yourself.

✨𝑷𝑰𝑳𝑬 𝟎𝟐✨

cards: vehicles/cars ✦ water ✦ love ✦ lenten rose ✦ agapanthus ✦ gardenia ✦ bird of paradise ✦ one enchanted evening ✦ fire

welcome to your reading 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝟎𝟐. you might be seeing different types of vehicles in your dreams. it could be cars, busses or trains. water, and mermaids might also be a reoccurring theme for you. dolphins might hold some sort of significance but also any body of water, be it oceans, seas, rivers, pools, jacuzzis, etc. you might also be dreaming of couples, or a loved one of yours. the colors blue, red and yellow might hold some significance too as well as the numbers 20, 3 and 33 (333 as well).

okay, so your dreams are trying to motivate you to redefine the direction you are going in. is this actually where you want to head towards? do you feel like you are truly in control of your life and where is it headed? and if you are in a car / vehicle, where are you located? depending on where you are seated in it is indicating different things. if you are the passenger it means that someone else is steering your life and you are not in control of it. if you are unable to read signs or if they are all blurry to you it means that you are uncertain about where your life is headed. uphill climbs are about challenges, roadblocks, etc. if you are driving relaxed then it is indicating a sense of freedom. pay attention to how you feel about your life and ask yourself the important questions. is this what you want? are you truly in control of it? also take a deeper look at what is overwhelming you in your life. how is your emotional health doing? are you struggling to reach your goals? what are you doing in or around the body of water? are you swimming, are you sailing, are you drowning, are you bathing, are you drinking or are you washing? how are your surroundings? is the water clear or dirty? is it calm or are there waves? depending on how you are reacting towards it reflects how your emotional wellbeing is doing. if you are drowning in your dreams then you are feeling overwhelmed by something. clear waters indicate clarity, murky waters indicate confusion. if you are diving into the deep you are ready and willing to take risks and you are willing to explore your emotions on a deeper level, if you are swimming in a swimming pool then you are afraid of taking risks. if you are washing yourself you are getting rid of emotional clutter and taking care of yourself. there is also a need for you to reassess the relationships with others but also with yourself. you need to open up to love yourself and others. embrace the love without fear and make it unconditional.

there is a need for you to protect yourself and your energy. take a closer look at what you have and see what you want to save and what you want to let go. speak to and about yourself with kindness because you are always listening. also stay true and authentic to yourself. speak with your heart. you need to be more aware of your emotions, stop thinking and start feeling. when you think, you cannot feel. you need to take a step back, wake up and take a look at what is going on inside of you. how do you truly feel? and then start working on your self-love and your self-acceptance. you are so much more than what you condense yourself to. isn't it wonderful to be you? once you have worked on yourself and your emotional wellbeing your outside world will mirror you in a more positive way. you will experience enchanting and perfect nights out and there will be a lot of passion, love and positive transformation coming into your life.

✨𝑷𝑰𝑳𝑬 𝟎𝟑✨

cards: sex ✦ journey ✦ awakening ✦ foxglove ✦ stephanotis ✦ stock ✦ cactus flower ✦ goddess ✦ mystic star

welcome to your reading 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝟎𝟑. you might be dreaming of being intimate with someone or watching someone else being intimate with someone you know or are close to (unfaithfulness), etc. you might be seeing bedrooms or beds in general, bicycle and lavender fields might also be a thing, as well as roads, and doors. you might see the sky or the moon as well as a body of water, a boat or swans. the colors pink and purple as well as gold might be a reoccurring theme. the numbers 6, 29 and 47 might hold significance too.

okay so i see a need for you to be intimate with yourself and / or others at a more expressive level. you might feel disconnected to yourself and/or others at the moment, be it emotionally or physically. i feel like you need to ask yourself what you need to feel more loving and loved and also ask yourself if you needs are currently being met. are you satisfied with your life? there is a need for you to do things in a different way. consider taking a new route and believe that each part of your life is just a piece of one long journey. be prepared for adventure and also learn to let life happen. "do not be satisfied with the stories that come before you. unfold your own myth." you are currently getting ready for the next phase of your life even if the destination is not yet evident to you. you will reach your destination one way or another so do not be afraid of getting lost. i feel like your dreams might have triggered your awakening or are currently triggering a second awakening for you. once you pay more attention to your dreams you will definitely see life more clearly. you will become more attuned to the messages of spirit and nature. you need to trust your intuition and your psychic abilities more. practice them to foster your relationship with them.

you need to work on your confidence. be what you want to see. embody the version you want to be today, do not wait for tomorrow. if you want to get fit, act like it today. you need to become the person you want to embody. if you cannot get to your goals alone or if you are in need of help do not hesitate to ask for it. you might really benefit from cooperating with someone else. there is no shame in taking the hand offered or asking for it. since these two cards are below the sex card it could also mean that you need to learn how to satisfy yourself before lending a helping hand to someone who is trying to get you there. there is a need for you to slow down as well. i feel like the journey ahead of you is one that needs to be savored. your dreams are telling you to take things slow and to enjoy the path and the scenery on your journey. endurance is also needed. just hold on, you can do it, all roads lead to rome. in your awakening stage there is a need to heal your feminine energy, meaning the way you handle yourself emotionally, your creativity, etc. this is something you should definitely focus on. doing so will bring you a lot of harmony as well as great friendships.

✨𝑷𝑰𝑳𝑬 𝟎𝟒✨

cards: food ✦ truth ✦ vehicles/cars ✦ camellia ✦ stephanotis ✦ anemone ✦ foxglove ✦ triple spiral ✦ power symbol

welcome to your reading 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝟎𝟒. you might be seeing different kind of fruits, such as apples, grapes, etc. in your dreams or any food whatsoever. a red bow as well as a pump might also hold some relevance to you. you might be seeing a swords, a blindfold or a scale in your dreams as well. vehicles of any kind and cars might appear in your dreams too. reds and greens but also pinks might hold a significance as well as the numbers 19, 44 and 20.

food symbolizes your basic needs for emotional and mental nourishment. depending on what you are seeing it might hold different meanings. bread indicates a basic need for survival; fruits and vegetables indicate fertile and wholesome ideas; meats and protein indicate strength; sweets represent indulgence and fast food represents impulsive and unhealthy attitudes. you need to ask yourself what is no longer sustaining you in your life? where do you see yourself in the food chain and why? do you consider your life abundant or do you feel like you are lacking in any area? there is a need for you to remain authentic to yourself. be just and fair and stay true to your own core values. try to be objective when dealing with emotional issues but do not overlook your own feelings, instead take them into account but do not base it solely on your emotional state. balance the scales of head vs. heart. you need to address areas in your life that do not mirror the things you want. anything that goes against your authentic self should be reassessed and reevaluated. also ask yourself whether you are truly in control of your life? are you steering your car or is someone else taking the wheel? do you know what direction you want to go in life? do you feel in control of your life and your path? vehicles and cars represent parts of your physical body, drive and / or ambition. if you are unable to read signs or if they are all blurry it means that you are uncertain about where your life is headed. uphill climbs are about challenges, roadblocks, etc. if you are driving relaxed then it is indicating a sense of freedom. pay attention to how you feel about your life and ask yourself the important questions. is this what you want? are you truly in control of it?

your dreams are urging you to be calm so calm can come to you. there is a need for peace especially when it comes to your emotional and mental wellbeing. if you need help, do not be afraid or too proud to take the hand offered or ask for help. be optimistic about your life and about being your true authentic self. look up and towards what you want and look brightly. it does not hurt to incorporate more optimism into your life. confidence is also really important especially when it comes to your true self and your core values. be just but also be true to yourself. be what you want to see. you should also listen to the signs and the messages that are coming through to you be it through your dreams or through your surroundings. pay attention to them so you are able to learn life's lessons in a more joyful way. also cleanse, purify and protect your physical body. take care of it and pay attention how you fuel your body. remember that it is the one that is keeping you alive. be grateful and mindful.

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