when i first reached out to Odin the Allfather, i climbed my local mountain, found a nice open clearing with a table like tree stump then i placed a small glass and poured in some ale as an offering and talked to him, told him why i chose to answer that feeling that was calling out to me. Anyways i alked out of that mountain that day crying for three days..a good cry i felt ...home!
I'm a Norwegian, and i've always longed after my roots. I live in northern Norway, where we experience dark time and the midnight sun. I've always felt a very strong connection to our celebrations of Sankthans and Yule, as well as my ancestors religion (norse paganism). So i am here to learn more!
Would you be willing to gi e me a few books to start with? Or if you are on Tik Tok. I am being drawn VERY strongly towards this. I know nothing about it except the music makes me cry and I am Scandinavian. Makes me feel like I'm going home, but I don't know where to go
I have no idea what’s in my family. We’re all waking up but have lost so much. My grandparents died without knowledge so it would’ve been before then. However I’ve seen stuff my entire life on and off. I just can’t figure out where it goes.
I recently found out through a DNA test that my ancestors are Nordic. I've always felt drawn to nature and I'm deeply invested in learning what I can about this religion.
Another religion that reveres nature is the traditional faith of Ireland, before Christianity at least. The Irish druids prayed to deity’s of nature and to nature itself. Either way, I hope that you find your way and are satisfied!
Love your stuff man. Nice to see an American norse pagan youtuber who isn't motivated by dogmatic politics and isn't totally full of it. I can tell from how you talk that your journey is genuine. Skal
I grew up in a Wiccan family, so I always had an open mind with what could be beyond us but never had an interest to connect with nature or the practice itself until I found how amazing the lore and history of paganism was and is, thank you for this man
Awesome and welcome to the community! It’s an amazing journey and I hope your loving it! Thank you so much for watching! Feel free to share the video or any of the videos on the channel! Thanks again!
Hello, I’m lost and seem to be guided towards Paganism, I’m very earthy in general, I was just worried about being Italian, if it was frown upon? I just wanted advice. Thank you.
I’ve always been drawn to Norse Paganism ever since I was little, but was always shut down for it because my family is Christian. I was also shut down from it because I’ve never seen anyone that looks like me in the faith. My life has literally been you’re either a Christian or your an atheist because no one around me was anything different. I want to finally listen to the call and study Norse Paganism, but I know it’ll be hard to transition because I was/am a person that would be connected to the Holy Spirit to pray over people and help them. I know it’s not going to be easy to let go of something that’s been drilled into my head, but I need to find out why this faith keeps calling to me. It’s been calling to me for years. And I need to make sense of what I believe. If you have any advice, I would appreciate it, but I believe am ready to start studying Norse Paganism.
So my best advice would be to take it day by day. Take your time with it. Study and do some research. Read the lore. Maybe while your doing all that it will come to you and you may then fully understand the reasoning. Also try meditating. That may help you figure somethings out as well.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 Thank you so much! I will definitely start doing these things. I’ve already done some research, but I will continue it. Thank you again!
I feel ya because to make a long story short, years ago I was a pentecostal preacher in christianity and as an evangelist I traveled across many states and in Canada but some of the things I witnessed first hand wasn't good, like the people being robbed by preacher's and not living the life they said they were living. I don't want to bash christianity but I found out that it wasn't for me so as time went on and two of my son's being Norse Pagan I researched it and in time professed Heathenry (Norse Paganism) as my faith. So that said I just wanted to let you know that you'll find out Norse Paganism is a wonderful life altering journey, hang in there ☺️
@0:07 ᚺᚨᛁᛚ ᛟᛞᛁᚾ Chronology: 👦🏻👧🏻 ᚺᛖᛁᛚᛚ ᛟᚦᛁᚾᚾ (Viking Age Old Norse) 👱🏻♂️👱🏻♀️ ᚻᚨᛁᛚᚨᚱ ᚹᛟᚦᚨᚾᚨᚱ (Late Iron Age Proto-Nordic) 🧙🏻🧙🏻♀️ ᚻᚨᛁᛚᚨᛉ ᚹᛟᚦᚨᚾᚨᛉ (Early Iron Age Proto-Germanic) Hope this helps, my friend. Skål!
When writing runes, the norse never wrote two similar letters after each other. And they also used younger fuþark while the older proto germanic peoples used elder fuþark. So the old norse translation of "hail Odin" , would be "heill Óðinn" with latin letters and "ᚼᛅᛁᛚ᛫ᚬᚦᛁᚾ" in younger fuþark.
I grew up catholic Christian as a child in the 60's, in the 1970's I turned to Norse Paganism because deep inside I felt that I was never part of the Christian faith, my ancestor spiritual guides had awakened me to find the old true path and journey AL father Odin.
Odin and Thor found me when I was 5 years old and the gods have saved me from my darkness moments in my life but I have been a fully Norse pagan for the past 10 years I always felt that I had a deep bound with Odin the allfather and thor I am glad the gods have saved me I speak to Odin and thor every day I always be a proud Norse pagan respect brother I hope to see you in vallahall one day in the allfathers great hall
I can proudly say that as of last June, I had decided to finally tell myself that Christianity was never for me, after hearing that I had somehow fit more into paganism then that. I didn't choose which faith or path to pursue first, as I needed to get that phsycological fear that the church had inflicted on me for years out of my head, and open myself up more before I'd fully dig into it. I needed to get myself into the proper mindset before bulging into this new field. I feel that Norse Paganism is mostly calling to me, and now after watching this video, I have a more clear aspect on where to start, as thats always been a struggle for me. thank you for helping me pursue a path I've always had, but never admitted to.
This is a great video! I've always felt connected to paganism, but it always felt loose, i think it's because I've never felt connected with Greek or Roman Gods, when i started looking at Norse i just felt somthing in my soul telling me this was what i was missing. I feel so amazing, i can feel my heart calling out to them in a way that's never happens with Greek Gods. I've ordered some books to read up on and i plan to watch more videos, thank you for helping me with my journey!!
Interesting Suddenly I’ve been obsessed with the subject and even writing music about it all the sudden for no reason whatsoever is very strange beautiful and poetic
My heart has always felt empty and I was raised a Christian but I’ve never felt it in my heart to be true… I feel so empowered and spiritually strong for the first time in my life to feel so connected to the gods I feel that Odin has shared his sight with me and this video and all of your encouraging wisdom is truly beautiful to the mind and soul I am grateful to find myself here and I hope to hear more from you. May the gods be with you in strength and spirit always
Thank you for the good content.. I'll be following you on your journey I've been a norse pagan for a few years now and it's really heart warming to see more and more of us comming out and helping others find this path.
@@cheddarcheesewoah thank you so much I appreciate the kind words! I just try to keep it real And make sure that the folk understand that the way I do things can be totally different from another’s. But neither are wrong it’s all about meaning
I have a question: I've left Christianity a few years back but I've been so indoctrinated into it and scarred from it. Are there any tips to unlearn these habits(specifically the fear of pissing off the gods, feeling like I have to be 100% devoted or else I'm unworthy, etc)? I've been trying but I'd appreciate any tips for it while I'm my journeys through norse paganism
When I left Christianity some years ago I wasn’t fully into into I had already started drifting away from year many years before that. But I would just take it set by step. Get to really know and understand our gods. Learn what kind of offerings they like or what they are a god or goddess of and really feel them and connect with them. I feel like that made it all easier for me.
Just remember in Christianity we are taught to feel guilt for sinning. So far I have learned in Norse Paganism is that the gods are there to help and guide us and we should not feel guilt for past things. We only learn and grow as we read and study about our gods. Our gods are nit there to makes us feel crappy about things we do but to learn how to make right decisions and keep learning. Our gods are almost like friends and family only with higher power. We respect them and honor them and they do the same back to us. I have only began my journey but it has been amazing so far. Remember to really dig in and understand how we can always honor the gods. I hope this helps
From the beginning, I felt a very strong pull towards baldr as my patron. And I connected with him through my meditations. But I also feel drawn towards Odin. Thank you for this. I have come to Norse paganism about a month or so ago and realize this is where I want to be
Hey brother, hope things are going well. I am apart of The Asatru Community. Glad to see the basics you presented have a solid ground to help the one just starting off and new, to our way of life.
Thank you so much for watching! And that’s my main goal is to help at least one person upon their journey! But honestly the more I can help the merrier!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 no problem I was trying to watch your videos when every you post them, because no matter what life gets in the way and a refresher course is always a good thing. I like helping to when ever possible.
Recently, the God Loki reached out to me sneakily and I’m starting to dive into his mythology and worship of him and working with him in my own journey.
I’m Christian but I have Scandinavian ancestry and I’ve been interested in the Norse for a while I mainly read or watch stories of the Norse like Baldr. I’m not going to lie I’m interested in this religion but not so sure for one my family is all catholic but the main reason is because I don’t like how people say “do this your going to hell” it makes me feel guilty and scared but when I started watching Vikings and it got me into reading more about my Norse ancestry it makes me happy
With them saying things like that is how abrahamic religions try to make you scared to leave or do anything taboo to them. Follow your heart my friend and all will be good
Today I have just begun my research into it and wow i really want to do this!! there are a lot of things that I relate to and things I actually belive that people always told me were crazy things to belive, but yet, here it is!!
It’s all there for us to explore and put our time into. But with all of this we have to do the work. And usually the work pays off. I love this path I’m on and won’t ever look back! I’m happy to hear you have found yours as well!
I just recently converted from Christianity, over the last couple months I've been really into Norse Mythology, then a lot of things started coming to me. I feel more connected to them, especially through experiences...I have one blind eye since I was a child, I have always played music and wrote poetry, and I have had lightning strike 50 feet from me and that was when I was 18. I never seen any of these signs until now, in my 30s...
I'm from Scotland. I grew up with no religion in my household as a child. I went to church as I got older & tried Christianity at first but somehow I just didn't feel at home or fully comfortable. I should feel very relaxed with it and I just didn't. I have been learning about the God's and doing research now. I'm very new to this journey but any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. I pray to the God's and i feel connected and very at ease relaxed. I love nature & love to connect with the God's outside. They always listen. I'd like to learn much more and advice is appreciated. Thanks!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 thankyou. I do have couple questions and any advice would be appreciated. I'm not on IG though, are you on FB? I've had IG before but not for me. Thanks again.
Ive been a norse paganism for about a year or so fully now maybe 18mo. I do have a decent amount of swedish in my blood but honestly it doesnt even matter for those that think roots play too important a role. I have had a few different sources to go to and im glad youre exactly like all of them ive come to. Saying what u know. Saying just how personal it is. I studied runology for about a year before turning to asatru or norse paganism as ive been following a pagan path since i was a child. As ive come into norse paganism, I think runes as a language are something i know most about. Not even the eddas or stories or legends. They are SUPER powerful spiritually. And yeah listen to this man about the vikings TV show lbvs. As a modern thing, which is now recognized federally in the US as a religion its all different. Service to others, integrity, honor, moderation, and happiness means the most to the folk and the faith. Im glad to see pagans like you and I subscribed
Intention matters. Knowledge matters, and make it work for you is the biggest takeaway. Its okay to be a beginner and do not worry, you will grow and you will likely be happier.
I did a DNA test lately and I'm Celtic Scottish with a bit of Swedish, I really wanted to find out more about these cultures because I've always had an interest in these things, I've always known of Norse Paganism but now I'm learning more and more I feel like I can safely say that I identify with the religion of Norse paganism.. Earlier today I spoke to Odin and Thor asking for a sign, I said if I was given a sign I would follow them for the rest of my life, and I got my sign so that really just solidified everything for me
This is helpful, gave me food for thought. My main takeaway is that there's a nice amount of 'room' in this faith. We can worship in the way that feels right to us. I trust my instincts and rely on them for the most part. Call out to folk in New Zealand. I would love to have a gathering here. This country is strong with Landvetier (I don't think I spelled it right)
Thank you! And yes there is so much space and great area that it is all about you interpret it. And I love that about it all! And I will have to call out! If you have an Instagram message me on there and I’ll do the call out on my story. Thanks again!
Hail! Thanks for the information, man, I been struggling on trying to connect with everything before, but now I got a bit more of an Idea. I'll have to check out my local Library to see if they have any norse stuff
Awesome man for sure! I hope the video helped. A lot of groups on Facebook a or the internet have free books available on your mobile or computer as well.
I call myself a witch and practice witchcraft. I recently discovered my 32nd great grandmother was a norse pagan queen. I can't describe the feeling I felt when I discovered this, it's like I already knew and I felt her running through my veins....if that makes sense. I am very drawn to Authurian legends, and I just feel like I need to look into norse paganism more. I still want to start watching Vikings (yes, I have never watched this lol), but only because I have other ancestors in that movie and I'm fascinated!
Great stuff brother! Grew up with basic Christianity Sundays every now and then. Only went to Catholic churches when someone got married. Had no clue I wasn't supposed to go up for Communion if I wasn't Catholic, I just followed everyone else. Anyway, got lucked up at 35 and went to Christian services, seemed like a front for most men and claiming that God has saved them from all their bad sins. Didn't stick with that, I studied Catholicism and eventually got baptized, feeling a lot from the saint's from time to time in my life but seems that with all things that have gone on in recent years, and lot of issues throughout time with Catholicism, I just lost that faith. Over the last 10 years, knowing my Scots/Irish lineage, I've done research and have read many things on the Celts. Might as well go to the roots of my lineage and learn. I have been intrigued by the Celtic/Irish/Scottish paganism but feel that i have more of a calling and relationship with the Gods in Norse paganism. so there is my history. I will be doing my research and I know that my true way of life is becoming a Norse pagan. Thank you for the videos that have been so helpful in this journey.
I've always felt close to nature. I've also noticed hypocrisies in the Christian teachings that made me question allot. And the first day I learned of Norse Paganism I just felt a pull. Like it was where I belonged. And every since I switched, I've been so much happier.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 I had started to question some things. Like how God created everyone in his image and loves everyone but if you're gay and even if you follow the teachings you go to hell? Just stuff like that just really made no sense to me. Plus the constant trying to stay on the right path in Christianity was too stressful, so 1 little thing and you're going to hell. In paganism, I just feel more free knowing that my destiny is already decided and that the day that I kick the bucket is already is written. And I have no way of knowing when that day will come. So I live each day knowing that when my destiny arrives, I won't be afraid because that day will be my day.
Great video. I have been a Norse pagan for a year and a few months now. I am reading the Poetic Edda and sources online. I used to be a bible believing Christian, became a Catholic after years of reading the bible and then after a bad experience in a confession it really made me think differently about my faith. Then i started noticing all the hypocrisy in religion, not just Catholicism, but of the Abrahamic faiths in general. And i was also reading and learning most of everything in Christianity, especially Catholicism was mostly pagan to begin with. I always felt way more connected the religion of the vikings, even when i converted to Catholicism because i studied church history and medieval history as well. Something about the norse way i felt strongly connected to it even though it was forbidden to worship "false gods" i felt connected to it anyway. I loved the mythology, the lore, and i always thought the gods were bad ass. So after all that in mind, i am now a Norse pagan.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 i put thors hammer around my neck over a year ago and haven't taken it off. I see it as an outward representation of how i feel on the inside.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 it just feels right. I live in America, born and raised, i am part Native American (hopi indian) and i don't connect with that part of me at all. I feel way more connected to medieval history and that part of the world. I have no idea why lol.
Awesome video!! My boyfriend is pagan so I’m slowly becoming one... this helped me learn a lot. EDIT: He’s my ex now because I didn’t want to convert and I didn’t believe in pagan gods. I became a Christian and accepted Jesus and he bullied me for it until I broke up with him. Life is an interesting journey!
@@darthfloch6823 Me? Yeah, I did try to convert to paganism only because of my ex. I’m not with him anymore and I’m not a pagan. So, I’m not on a path to destruction anymore. However, now I accepted Jesus into my heart and I’m planning to get baptized. It was an amazing journey and Jesus redeemed me 😊
@@darthfloch6823 I only forgot I posted that comment, also telling non-believers they are going to hell doesn’t have any effect on them. They don’t care and plus the phrase is super negative. We have to tell people Jesus loves them unconditionally
@@darthfloch6823 people like you actively drive people away from the faith. It’s because of people like you that I’ve started looking into the Bible, like actually studying it. There’s so many contradictions, then you look at the fact that historically speaking Judaism was a polytheistic religion with references to Mesopotamian gods (Lilith is thought to be referenced to Mesopotamian lore night creatures) that were added into the Torah (Old Testament). Although what does that say about your religion when there are so many people like you who make comments like “You’ll burn in hell” yeah because I’m going to want to worship an evil narcissistic baby-killing god who torments those for eternity after their death for simply choosing to not believe in him. Y’all get so giddy over the idea of people burning for eternity and you wonder why people are disgusted with the church. I’m no longer afraid of death because I am a full unbeliever, which I have to thank you, because if it weren’t for disgusting people like you, I’d still be sucking Jesus’s 🐓 right now
To make a long story short, years ago I was a pentecostal preacher in christianity and as an evangelist I traveled across many states and in Canada but some of the things I witnessed first hand wasn't good, like the people being robbed by preacher's and not living the life they said they were living. I'm not here to bash christianity but I found out that it wasn't for me so as time went on and two of my son's being Norse Pagan I researched it and in time professed Heathenry (Norse Paganism) as my faith. So for anyone wanting to learn about Norse Paganism that you'll find out it is a wonderful life altering journey, like he said, do the research and hang in there ☺️
I've weaved my way through many forms of paganism to find this. I have been researching my ancestors and DNA and found that most of my people were Germans that inhabited the alps.
My girlfriend is a Norse pagan and I decided to do a little bit of research on Norse paganism and compaired to Christianity it makes sense and is making me question so much that I thought I believed in. I feel off and in a way lost however I'm willing to take a leap and look into this religion more but I don't know where to start.
I'm really glad i found this, i haven't belonged to a religion before and very new to norse paganism. I have lots of questions yet don't know how to word them. If you could recommend me some books to read I'd be greatful 😊
I have a video on my TH-cam channel about some great books for beginners. I hope it helps. Also if you join our discord that is a great place to ask the questions and learn a lot!
If anyone wants to comment I’d appreciate it. So I grew up Christian because my mother is French but my father was adopted so I never was in touch with my Icelandic side. My whole life I felt drawn to an energy I couldn’t quite understand, I always felt drawn to nature and never really accepted the Christian religion internally and had a lot of doubts. When I learned about my roots and that I had ancestors who were Vikings in Iceland I knew instantly that there was way more to my blood. My uncle embraced it so much and was really in touch with his Norse ancestors but my parents hid it from me (I’m guessing because they consider it terrible (Catholics like ignorance is bliss) so for anyone here who is a Norse pagan with actual Icelandic lineage I would love your opinion on this and if you just can feel your ancestors energy and that feeling I can’t explain.
on the runes part, i dont even know if im considered a norse pagan but for this instance ill say i am, i just started like a day or two ago and im doing runes as a way to contact the gods without offerings and such, it says im supposed to cleanse and charge it but idk how to do it, so i just use them the way i think your supposed to use them, and so far they have been clear, like i asked how to contact the gods and it said gateway
i am glad about your comments about the runes. you have to work on your connection with the Gods and Goddesses, with your ancestors and the spirits of the water, trees and land.
I’m just now starting to learn but like me I am curious about runes. I think it has to do with having guidance or direction and way of being told what to do by the gods. I could see me wanting to use them for guidance when I’m lost, especially if I haven’t heard from the gods for an amount of time. Just what I’m thinking for me.
thank you this really helped me out alot and I'm trying to find more people to talk and to learn from for my personal journey with the gods but I live in Riverside county in So-Cal and cant really figure out how to find other Norse Pagans in my area. I also dont know which Edda to get first when i get the money for it because I hear someone say the Prose Edda is the best but I heard someone say the Poetic Edda is the best and I can only get one at the moment. Thank you again.
Anytime for sure! And I read the Prose Edda first then the poetic. And I there will be Norse Pagans around just keep an eye out I promise. It’s crazy how many you see from all walks of the earth! Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy!
I'm coming here as just a baby witch looking at everything and trying to figure out what the hell I want to do, and I'm kind of finding myself drawn to Norse Paganism which I honestly never expected. Most of my previous exposure to paganism has been through Wicca which never clicked with what little I knew, but something about this feels right. I may not end up following Norse, but in the moment it's drawing me in.
I have been following the Norse pagen beliefs for little over a year and I just recently started listening to you podcast on Spotify. I am just trying to find out more about the gods and giving offering. To them I would like to have some feed back and device on what you would suggest on incorporating it in to my day to day life I have been mainly keeping it to myself.
I've never really felt drawn to christianity and I've always been drawn to the norse paganism path. Is there anything that could help me understand more, or get started
I advise you to read the prose and poetic Edda's and the old sagas of the norse people. And when it comes to practise/worship you should do research about historical practise and integrate some parts into your life. For excample the norse pagan holidays/celebrations also known as blóts(sacrifices). Á sacrifice can be anything from food, drinks, personal belongings that you are ok with giving up, poems and art even...
Nice video. I can't help but wonder, though...I do NOT include the person in this video as I do not know him...how often when one searches for one's guide, one's spiritual connection to a god, that the human ego gets in the way? I would imagine if a blind poll was compiled that Odin, Thor and Freyja are so far ahead of all the others my question would easily be answered.
Loving your channel by the way. I know you're not a Celtic Pagan at all but was curious what your thought is on Celtic heathenism. I know it's taking some branches of Norse paganism and adding it to Celtic paganism, just curious
I grew up christian, but christianity never really cliqued with me. I called myself agnostic for the longest time, and (this might be a coincidence) a bunch of Norse Paganism stuff began to pop up on my For You Page on Tiktok, while those videos did pique my curiousity, what really sold it was waking up to a Sleep Cast about Loki, and then just randomly (aka now) I felt like someone was trying to communicate with me. So I'm going to do as much research as I possibly can to figure out who is reaching out. I have a feeling who it may be, but I want to be sure. Either that or I'm going batshit crazy.
Great video man. U just got a new subscriber. Ive been a norse pagan for a couple years now and I'm curious is to how you conduct your faith into everyday life. I know I have certain things I do everyday that help me connect with the gods.
I don’t know what to do. I turned my back on Catholicism 8 years ago and I’ve been kind of wandering around with no religion and just kind of existing with no purpose. I had an experience with Poseidon but I feel a calling to Norse paganism and I have no idea what to do
I’ve always felt lost in this world... I’m a true atheist! But have always felt a Connection with nature.. I meditate often.. I want to fill like I belong... I don’t know any pagans! And everyone around me are christians... I’m the black sheep so To speek. I don’t know if this has anything to do with it! But I’ve had over 17 paranormal experiences since I was a child.. I need to find myself
Is there a list of recommended books to read to help start the journey? I'm afraid of reading something and it not helping me to understand or giving me a wrong direction to go. Thanks in advance and the video helped tremendously
I grew up Christian but for the past 6 years have identified as atheist, however I have been drawn toward Norse lore and mythology for a while and just recently was introduced to Norse paganism. Do you have any book recommendations?
This was helpful. I'm trying to find my faith, growing up in a catholic styled household I'm trying to figure out what it is that i believe. I agree with Christianity on quite a few points. But I'm not sure if i believe in their idea of a god. Nordic paganism I've always felt a calling to. I have a calling to both Catholicism and Asatru so I'm trying to find a middle ground where I feel comfortable and feel enlightened or informed. Thank you for this.
Hello i have a big question and i hope you can answer me 😅 nevertheless have a nice day. Here ist my question (sorry for my bad Englisch) I was Reading a text in the Internet about helheim and there was written that when you go there Hel will come to you and look in youre soul and decide if you are a good or bad human. After that If you are a good human you can go to the hall and drink, play games... But when you are a bad person you wil pushed into a lake where Speers will Go thru you and because you are already dead you will suffer eternally. Well ist that true ?
Hey man first of all thanks for the question! So first of all this journey is all about what you believe to be true. And if you believe that this text you read is true than it is true to you. Because some will agree with you and some won’t. That’s the beauty of all this! Thanks again for the question!
I'm new to norse paganism I've only been practicing a very short time I would be so grateful if you could recommend some literature to help me with my journey so many of the books have bastardized the faith and I don't want to assume that a book is good and be lead astray thank you in advance for your help
i grew up in a pagen familey and when i was little my parents would read me story about the gods. I'm 14 now and I'm trying to find a deeper understanding of my religon, but its been really difficult to research because of tik tok and youtube because there's so much information and I've been having trouble knowing what info is actually norse paginism and whats not (you don't know how many teenage girls on tiktok who call themselves norse pagens there are who couldn't tell you a single god's name, but try to teach people how to do "spells" aka putting random herbs in a bottle). I'm so confused but i don't wanna ask my parents, because i don't think they will take me seriously because I'm so young. there are plenty of things i already do, like meditating, giving offerings to the gods, studying runes, connecting with nature, and speaking with the gods, but i want to know more of the history so i can understand more. Dose anyone have any reliable websites or sources i can cheak out?
When I do my research I fact check every website I read by either looking in books or by finding at least 2 more websites. If they all say the same thing then usually is more truth than not.
Good video ! Love to learn more. I like learning about the vikings n how they lived n worked back then also like to learn about Norse Gods n mythology. My friends have gotten me things like rune blankets n gifts with odin n thor n others on them i love em but i wanna know where to start learning bout the Gods more first, my family is christian so its difficult to learn with them around ! Id love a recommendation on a book or anything really that would help
I just came to the faith and am still very much learning about it all. I've always felt a pull towards the Norse pantheon and lately its been toward Freya. Does that mean she could be my patreoness?
I’m honestly having a bit of a hard time understanding somethings about Norse paganism and how to do certain types of things in the religion but I really want to try and start my Journey but I don’t want to start it and then just give up on it immediately and I’m trying my best too do my homework and research on it
Where do you reside Anthony? You might have an accent that sounds Northeastern. I’m in Massachusetts. I appreciate your enthusiasm and Kenaz like fire. You remind me of a guy just like me:) Those of us who have embraced Asatfu as a way of life all seem to have much in common in the beginning. Not too say you aren’t pouring in the work my friend. It’s evident!! Like I said!! Ùrfÿr Id enjoy corresponding if you are still seeking a mentor
So right now I’m stationed in Germany but I’m from Pennsylvania. And if you want to correspond I have a Instagram and Facebook page named “My Norse Pagan Journey”. Or my email is Mynorsepaganjourney@gmail.com Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot!
Thank you so much for the kind words! Haha this video is over a year old and my software has upgraded since thankfully. But I’ll look into even more for ya! Thank you again.
I've never really felt that any religion spoke to me, I have family that's Christian and others that are atheists and I was one to for a while too until I started learning more about the norse and the vikings granted I learned very little but was interested in there religion so I want to ask what are reliable source or books that I can read to help educate myself more on to become a norse pagan
I feel like i am being called to this. Never felt connected to Christianity but feel there are higher beings
I compared it to being awoken. It was something always deep inside me just took a very special moment for me to wake up
@@QuietFury9 i LIKE TO FEEEL :)))))))))
Me to I've only just found out about it
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
the gate to heaven is narrow and not many will find it
when i first reached out to Odin the Allfather, i climbed my local mountain, found a nice open clearing with a table like tree stump then i placed a small glass and poured in some ale as an offering and talked to him, told him why i chose to answer that feeling that was calling out to me. Anyways i alked out of that mountain that day crying for three days..a good cry i felt ...home!
Amazing!
I'm a Norwegian, and i've always longed after my roots. I live in northern Norway, where we experience dark time and the midnight sun. I've always felt a very strong connection to our celebrations of Sankthans and Yule, as well as my ancestors religion (norse paganism). So i am here to learn more!
Welcome! I hope you enjoy this great and amazing journey
Would you be willing to gi e me a few books to start with? Or if you are on Tik Tok. I am being drawn VERY strongly towards this. I know nothing about it except the music makes me cry and I am Scandinavian. Makes me feel like I'm going home, but I don't know where to go
Hey so I have a whole video on here about books. It will hopefully help
I have no idea what’s in my family. We’re all waking up but have lost so much. My grandparents died without knowledge so it would’ve been before then. However I’ve seen stuff my entire life on and off. I just can’t figure out where it goes.
I recently found out through a DNA test that my ancestors are Nordic. I've always felt drawn to nature and I'm deeply invested in learning what I can about this religion.
Amazing and welcome to a great journey!
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
Another religion that reveres nature is the traditional faith of Ireland, before Christianity at least. The Irish druids prayed to deity’s of nature and to nature itself. Either way, I hope that you find your way and are satisfied!
Love your stuff man. Nice to see an American norse pagan youtuber who isn't motivated by dogmatic politics and isn't totally full of it. I can tell from how you talk that your journey is genuine. Skal
I grew up in a Wiccan family, so I always had an open mind with what could be beyond us but never had an interest to connect with nature or the practice itself until I found how amazing the lore and history of paganism was and is, thank you for this man
Anytime. I hope it helped!
The original Irish religion had much to do with nature, I’d recommend at least looking into it, have a great day my friend!
Great video this is exactly what I needed having just come to the faith
Awesome and welcome to the community! It’s an amazing journey and I hope your loving it! Thank you so much for watching! Feel free to share the video or any of the videos on the channel! Thanks again!
Welcome!
Good luck on your path! Remember to leave your ego at the door when you read and avoid new age and luciferian gibberish!
Same
Hello, I’m lost and seem to be guided towards Paganism, I’m very earthy in general, I was just worried about being Italian, if it was frown upon? I just wanted advice. Thank you.
I’ve always been drawn to Norse Paganism ever since I was little, but was always shut down for it because my family is Christian. I was also shut down from it because I’ve never seen anyone that looks like me in the faith. My life has literally been you’re either a Christian or your an atheist because no one around me was anything different. I want to finally listen to the call and study Norse Paganism, but I know it’ll be hard to transition because I was/am a person that would be connected to the Holy Spirit to pray over people and help them. I know it’s not going to be easy to let go of something that’s been drilled into my head, but I need to find out why this faith keeps calling to me. It’s been calling to me for years. And I need to make sense of what I believe. If you have any advice, I would appreciate it, but I believe am ready to start studying Norse Paganism.
So my best advice would be to take it day by day. Take your time with it. Study and do some research. Read the lore. Maybe while your doing all that it will come to you and you may then fully understand the reasoning. Also try meditating. That may help you figure somethings out as well.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 Thank you so much! I will definitely start doing these things. I’ve already done some research, but I will continue it. Thank you again!
Anytime!
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
I feel ya because to make a long story short, years ago I was a pentecostal preacher in christianity and as an evangelist I traveled across many states and in Canada but some of the things I witnessed first hand wasn't good, like the people being robbed by preacher's and not living the life they said they were living. I don't want to bash christianity but I found out that it wasn't for me so as time went on and two of my son's being Norse Pagan I researched it and in time professed Heathenry (Norse Paganism) as my faith. So that said I just wanted to let you know that you'll find out Norse Paganism is a wonderful life altering journey, hang in there ☺️
Simply and lucidly explained. Well done brother!
Thank you much!
@0:07 ᚺᚨᛁᛚ ᛟᛞᛁᚾ
Chronology:
👦🏻👧🏻 ᚺᛖᛁᛚᛚ ᛟᚦᛁᚾᚾ (Viking Age Old Norse)
👱🏻♂️👱🏻♀️ ᚻᚨᛁᛚᚨᚱ ᚹᛟᚦᚨᚾᚨᚱ (Late Iron Age Proto-Nordic)
🧙🏻🧙🏻♀️ ᚻᚨᛁᛚᚨᛉ ᚹᛟᚦᚨᚾᚨᛉ (Early Iron Age Proto-Germanic)
Hope this helps, my friend.
Skål!
Thank you!
When writing runes, the norse never wrote two similar letters after each other. And they also used younger fuþark while the older proto germanic peoples used elder fuþark.
So the old norse translation of "hail Odin" , would be "heill Óðinn" with latin letters and "ᚼᛅᛁᛚ᛫ᚬᚦᛁᚾ" in younger fuþark.
Good stuff. Really enjoyed this video. As an old man Heathen, gotta say that's excellent advice.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
I grew up catholic Christian as a child in the 60's, in the 1970's I turned to Norse Paganism because deep inside I felt that I was never part of the Christian faith, my ancestor spiritual guides had awakened me to find the old true path and journey AL father Odin.
Amazing!
Odin and Thor found me when I was 5 years old and the gods have saved me from my darkness moments in my life but I have been a fully Norse pagan for the past 10 years I always felt that I had a deep bound with Odin the allfather and thor I am glad the gods have saved me I speak to Odin and thor every day I always be a proud Norse pagan respect brother I hope to see you in vallahall one day in the allfathers great hall
I can proudly say that as of last June, I had decided to finally tell myself that Christianity was never for me, after hearing that I had somehow fit more into paganism then that. I didn't choose which faith or path to pursue first, as I needed to get that phsycological fear that the church had inflicted on me for years out of my head, and open myself up more before I'd fully dig into it. I needed to get myself into the proper mindset before bulging into this new field. I feel that Norse Paganism is mostly calling to me, and now after watching this video, I have a more clear aspect on where to start, as thats always been a struggle for me. thank you for helping me pursue a path I've always had, but never admitted to.
Thank you for the kind words! I’m happy to hear that you have finally found a place to call home within Norse Paganism.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
This is a great video! I've always felt connected to paganism, but it always felt loose, i think it's because I've never felt connected with Greek or Roman Gods, when i started looking at Norse i just felt somthing in my soul telling me this was what i was missing. I feel so amazing, i can feel my heart calling out to them in a way that's never happens with Greek Gods. I've ordered some books to read up on and i plan to watch more videos, thank you for helping me with my journey!!
Thank you for the kind words! I’m so happy to have helped!
i started looking at the religion last night and due to this im a lot more confident going in, thank you.
Interesting Suddenly I’ve been obsessed with the subject and even writing music about it all the sudden for no reason whatsoever is very strange beautiful and poetic
I don’t believe in anything but I love mythology and it’s story’s and it’s different outlook of the world. Norse is by far my favorite mythology.
My heart has always felt empty and I was raised a Christian but I’ve never felt it in my heart to be true… I feel so empowered and spiritually strong for the first time in my life to feel so connected to the gods I feel that Odin has shared his sight with me and this video and all of your encouraging wisdom is truly beautiful to the mind and soul I am grateful to find myself here and I hope to hear more from you. May the gods be with you in strength and spirit always
Thank you so much! I’m happy you have found this path. Good luck on your journey.
A good introduction to our culture and history I could find is Barbarian rites.
I’ll have to look into it.
Thank you for the good content.. I'll be following you on your journey I've been a norse pagan for a few years now and it's really heart warming to see more and more of us comming out and helping others find this path.
Thank you so much! And I agree! I just hope I can help atleast one person along their path and let them know them at they are not alone!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 well, you’ve succeeded, and I’m only 4 minutes 38 seconds into the video!
@@cheddarcheesewoah awesome!!!!! And thank you so much for watching. I’m so happy to have helped!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 no problem, your content is so great! :D
@@cheddarcheesewoah thank you so much I appreciate the kind words! I just try to keep it real
And make sure that the folk understand that the way I do things can be totally different from another’s. But neither are wrong it’s all about meaning
After watching this I went talked to the gods this was my first time and I seen two of them and it felt amazing so thank you so much for helping me
Anytime! I’m happy to have helped!
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
Another great video from my norse pagan journey
Thank you so much!!!!
In regards to the runes I've restricted myself to only the first 8 of the futhark as they are focused on the self and are great things to contemplate
Good call. A lot of people jump right into them right away and don’t truly understand their powers.
I have a question: I've left Christianity a few years back but I've been so indoctrinated into it and scarred from it. Are there any tips to unlearn these habits(specifically the fear of pissing off the gods, feeling like I have to be 100% devoted or else I'm unworthy, etc)? I've been trying but I'd appreciate any tips for it while I'm my journeys through norse paganism
When I left Christianity some years ago I wasn’t fully into into I had already started drifting away from year many years before that. But I would just take it set by step. Get to really know and understand our gods. Learn what kind of offerings they like or what they are a god or goddess of and really feel them and connect with them. I feel like that made it all easier for me.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
@@gotellthem2099 lol wrong comment section
Just remember in Christianity we are taught to feel guilt for sinning. So far I have learned in Norse Paganism is that the gods are there to help and guide us and we should not feel guilt for past things. We only learn and grow as we read and study about our gods. Our gods are nit there to makes us feel crappy about things we do but to learn how to make right decisions and keep learning. Our gods are almost like friends and family only with higher power. We respect them and honor them and they do the same back to us. I have only began my journey but it has been amazing so far. Remember to really dig in and understand how we can always honor the gods. I hope this helps
Very true!
Thank you brother. Good to have an outline.
Anytime! Hope you enjoyed!
From the beginning, I felt a very strong pull towards baldr as my patron. And I connected with him through my meditations. But I also feel drawn towards Odin. Thank you for this. I have come to Norse paganism about a month or so ago and realize this is where I want to be
Nice - my sister in-law-just asked me about my beliefs. This will be a good video for her.
I appreciate the video I’m new to the journey and was wandering about the books you speaking of right now I’m reading The Poetic Edda
Both of the eddas are great! But if you want to message me on my Instagram @mynorsepaganjourney I can recommend a few books to you.
Hey brother, hope things are going well. I am apart of The Asatru Community. Glad to see the basics you presented have a solid ground to help the one just starting off and new, to our way of life.
Thank you so much for watching! And that’s my main goal is to help at least one person upon their journey! But honestly the more I can help the merrier!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 no problem I was trying to watch your videos when every you post them, because no matter what life gets in the way and a refresher course is always a good thing. I like helping to when ever possible.
I totally agree! Thank you again for watching!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 your welcome and hope Germany is treating you well. Sprechen Sie Duetsch? Ja oder nien
Not very much at all honestly lol. Only enough to get my by.
Recently, the God Loki reached out to me sneakily and I’m starting to dive into his mythology and worship of him and working with him in my own journey.
well put information thank you for your insight.
Thank you so much!
Thank you I've been trying for awhile to figure out where to start and this really broke it down for me on where to begin.
I hope it helped! Thank you for watching!
Thank you! This has helped me know some broad basics during my religious and spiritual journey!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for answering a few questions of mine in regards to starting Norse Paganism
Thank you for watchingb
I genuinely want to learn more, but there is just some much! this has defiently helped me get an idea of where to start!
Thank you for watching
I’m Christian but I have Scandinavian ancestry and I’ve been interested in the Norse for a while I mainly read or watch stories of the Norse like Baldr. I’m not going to lie I’m interested in this religion but not so sure for one my family is all catholic but the main reason is because I don’t like how people say “do this your going to hell” it makes me feel guilty and scared but when I started watching Vikings and it got me into reading more about my Norse ancestry it makes me happy
With them saying things like that is how abrahamic religions try to make you scared to leave or do anything taboo to them. Follow your heart my friend and all will be good
Today I have just begun my research into it and wow i really want to do this!! there are a lot of things that I relate to and things I actually belive that people always told me were crazy things to belive, but yet, here it is!!
It’s all there for us to explore and put our time into. But with all of this we have to do the work. And usually the work pays off. I love this path I’m on and won’t ever look back! I’m happy to hear you have found yours as well!
I just recently converted from Christianity, over the last couple months I've been really into Norse Mythology, then a lot of things started coming to me. I feel more connected to them, especially through experiences...I have one blind eye since I was a child, I have always played music and wrote poetry, and I have had lightning strike 50 feet from me and that was when I was 18. I never seen any of these signs until now, in my 30s...
Second time reading The way of Fire And Ice and it's been the most helpful to me!
Great read for sure!
I'm from Scotland. I grew up with no religion in my household as a child. I went to church as I got older & tried Christianity at first but somehow I just didn't feel at home or fully comfortable. I should feel very relaxed with it and I just didn't. I have been learning about the God's and doing research now. I'm very new to this journey but any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. I pray to the God's and i feel connected and very at ease relaxed. I love nature & love to connect with the God's outside. They always listen. I'd like to learn much more and advice is appreciated. Thanks!
If you have any certain questions you can message me on my IG. But thank you so much for your support. Also welcome to a great path!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 thankyou. I do have couple questions and any advice would be appreciated. I'm not on IG though, are you on FB? I've had IG before but not for me. Thanks again.
@@marymcbay4226 I am on Facebook as my Norse pagan journey.
Ive been a norse paganism for about a year or so fully now maybe 18mo. I do have a decent amount of swedish in my blood but honestly it doesnt even matter for those that think roots play too important a role.
I have had a few different sources to go to and im glad youre exactly like all of them ive come to.
Saying what u know. Saying just how personal it is.
I studied runology for about a year before turning to asatru or norse paganism as ive been following a pagan path since i was a child. As ive come into norse paganism, I think runes as a language are something i know most about. Not even the eddas or stories or legends. They are SUPER powerful spiritually.
And yeah listen to this man about the vikings TV show lbvs. As a modern thing, which is now recognized federally in the US as a religion its all different. Service to others, integrity, honor, moderation, and happiness means the most to the folk and the faith.
Im glad to see pagans like you and I subscribed
Intention matters. Knowledge matters, and make it work for you is the biggest takeaway. Its okay to be a beginner and do not worry, you will grow and you will likely be happier.
I did a DNA test lately and I'm Celtic Scottish with a bit of Swedish, I really wanted to find out more about these cultures because I've always had an interest in these things, I've always known of Norse Paganism but now I'm learning more and more I feel like I can safely say that I identify with the religion of Norse paganism.. Earlier today I spoke to Odin and Thor asking for a sign, I said if I was given a sign I would follow them for the rest of my life, and I got my sign so that really just solidified everything for me
Amazing! Welcome to an amazing journey!
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
@@gotellthem2099 why do you keep saying that
This is helpful, gave me food for thought. My main takeaway is that there's a nice amount of 'room' in this faith. We can worship in the way that feels right to us. I trust my instincts and rely on them for the most part.
Call out to folk in New Zealand. I would love to have a gathering here. This country is strong with Landvetier (I don't think I spelled it right)
Thank you! And yes there is so much space and great area that it is all about you interpret it. And I love that about it all! And I will have to call out! If you have an Instagram message me on there and I’ll do the call out on my story. Thanks again!
You were close to spelling it right👍
It is called 'landvættir'.
Hail! Thanks for the information, man, I been struggling on trying to connect with everything before, but now I got a bit more of an Idea. I'll have to check out my local Library to see if they have any norse stuff
Awesome man for sure! I hope the video helped. A lot of groups on Facebook a or the internet have free books available on your mobile or computer as well.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 hel yea man, thank you! You got a new sub
@@bigninjiwcr2277 thank you much!
I call myself a witch and practice witchcraft. I recently discovered my 32nd great grandmother was a norse pagan queen. I can't describe the feeling I felt when I discovered this, it's like I already knew and I felt her running through my veins....if that makes sense. I am very drawn to Authurian legends, and I just feel like I need to look into norse paganism more.
I still want to start watching Vikings (yes, I have never watched this lol), but only because I have other ancestors in that movie and I'm fascinated!
That’s super awesome and fascinating. Welcome!
Very well put and easy to understand. Thank you
Thank you!
Great stuff brother! Grew up with basic Christianity Sundays every now and then. Only went to Catholic churches when someone got married. Had no clue I wasn't supposed to go up for Communion if I wasn't Catholic, I just followed everyone else. Anyway, got lucked up at 35 and went to Christian services, seemed like a front for most men and claiming that God has saved them from all their bad sins. Didn't stick with that, I studied Catholicism and eventually got baptized, feeling a lot from the saint's from time to time in my life but seems that with all things that have gone on in recent years, and lot of issues throughout time with Catholicism, I just lost that faith. Over the last 10 years, knowing my Scots/Irish lineage, I've done research and have read many things on the Celts. Might as well go to the roots of my lineage and learn. I have been intrigued by the Celtic/Irish/Scottish paganism but feel that i have more of a calling and relationship with the Gods in Norse paganism. so there is my history. I will be doing my research and I know that my true way of life is becoming a Norse pagan. Thank you for the videos that have been so helpful in this journey.
Thank you for watching and that’s an amazing story and I hope you have now found a home
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
I am buddist and I already do this I love this my mum was pagan for over 30 years and still is .. my mum is a very happy woman 👩
I jave known there are higher beings but cannot connect to christianity I've found a few people like you to help me get started thank you
Anytime! And welcome to a great new journey!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 I've felt very welcomed at the start if i have any questions i will ask
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
I've always felt close to nature. I've also noticed hypocrisies in the Christian teachings that made me question allot. And the first day I learned of Norse Paganism I just felt a pull. Like it was where I belonged. And every since I switched, I've been so much happier.
That’s amazing! I have never looked back either
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 I had started to question some things. Like how God created everyone in his image and loves everyone but if you're gay and even if you follow the teachings you go to hell? Just stuff like that just really made no sense to me. Plus the constant trying to stay on the right path in Christianity was too stressful, so 1 little thing and you're going to hell. In paganism, I just feel more free knowing that my destiny is already decided and that the day that I kick the bucket is already is written. And I have no way of knowing when that day will come. So I live each day knowing that when my destiny arrives, I won't be afraid because that day will be my day.
@@arragon5481 as long as you live with honor then all is good my friend!
Thanks for the vid! I missed Yule I think.
Anytime anytime. And it depends on when you celebrate it. Some celebrate at the end of December and some at the end of Jan.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 oh, thank you 😊
@@DieLorel31 anytime!
Great video. I have been a Norse pagan for a year and a few months now. I am reading the Poetic Edda and sources online. I used to be a bible believing Christian, became a Catholic after years of reading the bible and then after a bad experience in a confession it really made me think differently about my faith. Then i started noticing all the hypocrisy in religion, not just Catholicism, but of the Abrahamic faiths in general. And i was also reading and learning most of everything in Christianity, especially Catholicism was mostly pagan to begin with. I always felt way more connected the religion of the vikings, even when i converted to Catholicism because i studied church history and medieval history as well. Something about the norse way i felt strongly connected to it even though it was forbidden to worship "false gods" i felt connected to it anyway. I loved the mythology, the lore, and i always thought the gods were bad ass. So after all that in mind, i am now a Norse pagan.
Awesome story man! A lot of us have come from a Christian faith after a bad experience or not feeling their god! Thanks again.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 i put thors hammer around my neck over a year ago and haven't taken it off. I see it as an outward representation of how i feel on the inside.
Amazing I did the same awhile back and I’ve never looked back!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 it just feels right. I live in America, born and raised, i am part Native American (hopi indian) and i don't connect with that part of me at all. I feel way more connected to medieval history and that part of the world. I have no idea why lol.
@@xmetalearth3922 you just have to follow your heart!
Awesome video!! My boyfriend is pagan so I’m slowly becoming one... this helped me learn a lot.
EDIT: He’s my ex now because I didn’t want to convert and I didn’t believe in pagan gods. I became a Christian and accepted Jesus and he bullied me for it until I broke up with him. Life is an interesting journey!
Awesome I’m so happy it could help!
Enjoy eternal hell.
@@darthfloch6823 Me? Yeah, I did try to convert to paganism only because of my ex. I’m not with him anymore and I’m not a pagan. So, I’m not on a path to destruction anymore. However, now I accepted Jesus into my heart and I’m planning to get baptized. It was an amazing journey and Jesus redeemed me 😊
@@darthfloch6823 I only forgot I posted that comment, also telling non-believers they are going to hell doesn’t have any effect on them. They don’t care and plus the phrase is super negative. We have to tell people Jesus loves them unconditionally
@@darthfloch6823 people like you actively drive people away from the faith. It’s because of people like you that I’ve started looking into the Bible, like actually studying it. There’s so many contradictions, then you look at the fact that historically speaking Judaism was a polytheistic religion with references to Mesopotamian gods (Lilith is thought to be referenced to Mesopotamian lore night creatures) that were added into the Torah (Old Testament).
Although what does that say about your religion when there are so many people like you who make comments like “You’ll burn in hell” yeah because I’m going to want to worship an evil narcissistic baby-killing god who torments those for eternity after their death for simply choosing to not believe in him. Y’all get so giddy over the idea of people burning for eternity and you wonder why people are disgusted with the church. I’m no longer afraid of death because I am a full unbeliever, which I have to thank you, because if it weren’t for disgusting people like you, I’d still be sucking Jesus’s 🐓 right now
To make a long story short, years ago I was a pentecostal preacher in christianity and as an evangelist I traveled across many states and in Canada but some of the things I witnessed first hand wasn't good, like the people being robbed by preacher's and not living the life they said they were living. I'm not here to bash christianity but I found out that it wasn't for me so as time went on and two of my son's being Norse Pagan I researched it and in time professed Heathenry (Norse Paganism) as my faith. So for anyone wanting to learn about Norse Paganism that you'll find out it is a wonderful life altering journey, like he said, do the research and hang in there ☺️
Why am I drawn to this more than anything? I grew up in a Baptist town
Run with it!
I've weaved my way through many forms of paganism to find this. I have been researching my ancestors and DNA and found that most of my people were Germans that inhabited the alps.
That is amazing! I hope it helps you along your path.
My girlfriend is a Norse pagan and I decided to do a little bit of research on Norse paganism and compaired to Christianity it makes sense and is making me question so much that I thought I believed in. I feel off and in a way lost however I'm willing to take a leap and look into this religion more but I don't know where to start.
I hope that some of my videos can be helpful for you when starting your journey! Welcome and I hope you love it!
thank you for this, i'm thinking on getting into this type of religion
It’s an amazing journey! I have never looked back!
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
I'm really glad i found this, i haven't belonged to a religion before and very new to norse paganism. I have lots of questions yet don't know how to word them. If you could recommend me some books to read I'd be greatful 😊
I have a video on my TH-cam channel about some great books for beginners. I hope it helps. Also if you join our discord that is a great place to ask the questions and learn a lot!
Great video!
Greetings from Norway
Thank you so much! And as soon as Norway is open to all tourists I will be traveling there!
If anyone wants to comment I’d appreciate it. So I grew up Christian because my mother is French but my father was adopted so I never was in touch with my Icelandic side. My whole life I felt drawn to an energy I couldn’t quite understand, I always felt drawn to nature and never really accepted the Christian religion internally and had a lot of doubts. When I learned about my roots and that I had ancestors who were Vikings in Iceland I knew instantly that there was way more to my blood. My uncle embraced it so much and was really in touch with his Norse ancestors but my parents hid it from me (I’m guessing because they consider it terrible (Catholics like ignorance is bliss) so for anyone here who is a Norse pagan with actual Icelandic lineage I would love your opinion on this and if you just can feel your ancestors energy and that feeling I can’t explain.
on the runes part, i dont even know if im considered a norse pagan but for this instance ill say i am, i just started like a day or two ago and im doing runes as a way to contact the gods without offerings and such, it says im supposed to cleanse and charge it but idk how to do it, so i just use them the way i think your supposed to use them, and so far they have been clear, like i asked how to contact the gods and it said gateway
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
@@gotellthem2099 is that supposed to be from the bible?
Good all around information. Most important part about people not bringing their Christian mindset to the faith.
Thank you much!
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
This helped me so much!
I’m happy it helped
I'm still putting together an altar.
So much to research. It can feel overwhelming.
I'm drawn to the nature aspects of Norse and Celt.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
@@gotellthem2099 peace be you; take care
i am glad about your comments about the runes. you have to work on your connection with the Gods and Goddesses, with your ancestors and the spirits of the water, trees and land.
so i'm an atheist this is hard for me to work my head around
I’m just now starting to learn but like me I am curious about runes. I think it has to do with having guidance or direction and way of being told what to do by the gods. I could see me wanting to use them for guidance when I’m lost, especially if I haven’t heard from the gods for an amount of time. Just what I’m thinking for me.
thank you this really helped me out alot and I'm trying to find more people to talk and to learn from for my personal journey with the gods but I live in Riverside county in So-Cal and cant really figure out how to find other Norse Pagans in my area. I also dont know which Edda to get first when i get the money for it because I hear someone say the Prose Edda is the best but I heard someone say the Poetic Edda is the best and I can only get one at the moment. Thank you again.
Anytime for sure! And I read the Prose Edda first then the poetic. And I there will be Norse Pagans around just keep an eye out I promise. It’s crazy how many you see from all walks of the earth! Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy!
David Barnett: www.runestone.org
Folkbuilder in California
I'm coming here as just a baby witch looking at everything and trying to figure out what the hell I want to do, and I'm kind of finding myself drawn to Norse Paganism which I honestly never expected. Most of my previous exposure to paganism has been through Wicca which never clicked with what little I knew, but something about this feels right. I may not end up following Norse, but in the moment it's drawing me in.
Just take it slow and see where fate takes you.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
@@gotellthem2099 Why are you just dropping a Bible verse in my replies with no explanation?
@@wrentheelf2656 They’re dropping verses under most people’s replies, it’s pretty sad.
I have been following the Norse pagen beliefs for little over a year and I just recently started listening to you podcast on Spotify. I am just trying to find out more about the gods and giving offering. To them I would like to have some feed back and device on what you would suggest on incorporating it in to my day to day life I have been mainly keeping it to myself.
I've never really felt drawn to christianity and I've always been drawn to the norse paganism path. Is there anything that could help me understand more, or get started
I would just say to study! And then study some more. I have a video with that talks about some good books for beginners that I think could help!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 I've always been interested and can't wait to begin my new path
@@brandonedwards2006 I’m excited for ya! It’s amazing and I have never looked back!
I advise you to read the prose and poetic Edda's and the old sagas of the norse people. And when it comes to practise/worship you should do research about historical practise and integrate some parts into your life. For excample the norse pagan holidays/celebrations also known as blóts(sacrifices). Á sacrifice can be anything from food, drinks, personal belongings that you are ok with giving up, poems and art even...
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
Nice video. I can't help but wonder, though...I do NOT include the person in this video as I do not know him...how often when one searches for one's guide, one's spiritual connection to a god, that the human ego gets in the way?
I would imagine if a blind poll was compiled that Odin, Thor and Freyja are so far ahead of all the others my question would easily be answered.
Loving your channel by the way. I know you're not a Celtic Pagan at all but was curious what your thought is on Celtic heathenism. I know it's taking some branches of Norse paganism and adding it to Celtic paganism, just curious
So I have dabbled into some research on Celtic paganism and there are a good bit of similarities and it’s honestly very interesting!
I grew up christian, but christianity never really cliqued with me. I called myself agnostic for the longest time, and (this might be a coincidence) a bunch of Norse Paganism stuff began to pop up on my For You Page on Tiktok, while those videos did pique my curiousity, what really sold it was waking up to a Sleep Cast about Loki, and then just randomly (aka now) I felt like someone was trying to communicate with me. So I'm going to do as much research as I possibly can to figure out who is reaching out. I have a feeling who it may be, but I want to be sure. Either that or I'm going batshit crazy.
Great video man. U just got a new subscriber. Ive been a norse pagan for a couple years now and I'm curious is to how you conduct your faith into everyday life. I know I have certain things I do everyday that help me connect with the gods.
When I feel something or just wanna talk to the gods I do. And I try to do that daily! Thank you for watching
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
I don’t know what to do. I turned my back on Catholicism 8 years ago and I’ve been kind of wandering around with no religion and just kind of existing with no purpose. I had an experience with Poseidon but I feel a calling to Norse paganism and I have no idea what to do
I’ve always felt lost in this world... I’m a true atheist! But have always felt a Connection with nature.. I meditate often.. I want to fill like I belong... I don’t know any pagans! And everyone around me are christians... I’m the black sheep so To speek. I don’t know if this has anything to do with it! But I’ve had over 17 paranormal experiences since I was a child.. I need to find myself
You will find yourself my friend. I promise. Give it time.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 🌺
Can anyone get into the religion, regardless of where you're from and things like that or do u have to have to have like Scandinavian blood?
Anyone can. I matter where your from.
Is there a list of recommended books to read to help start the journey? I'm afraid of reading something and it not helping me to understand or giving me a wrong direction to go. Thanks in advance and the video helped tremendously
I grew up Christian but for the past 6 years have identified as atheist, however I have been drawn toward Norse lore and mythology for a while and just recently was introduced to Norse paganism. Do you have any book recommendations?
If you check out my channel I have a video called 7 books for beginners. In that video I describe each book to help you choose.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
This was helpful. I'm trying to find my faith, growing up in a catholic styled household I'm trying to figure out what it is that i believe.
I agree with Christianity on quite a few points. But I'm not sure if i believe in their idea of a god. Nordic paganism I've always felt a calling to. I have a calling to both Catholicism and Asatru so I'm trying to find a middle ground where I feel comfortable and feel enlightened or informed.
Thank you for this.
Anytime. Thank you for watching! You will find your way whether it be Christian or Norse!
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
Hello i have a big question and i hope you can answer me 😅 nevertheless have a nice day. Here ist my question (sorry for my bad Englisch)
I was Reading a text in the Internet about helheim and there was written that when you go there Hel will come to you and look in youre soul and decide if you are a good or bad human. After that If you are a good human you can go to the hall and drink, play games... But when you are a bad person you wil pushed into a lake where Speers will Go thru you and because you are already dead you will suffer eternally. Well ist that true ?
Hey man first of all thanks for the question! So first of all this journey is all about what you believe to be true. And if you believe that this text you read is true than it is true to you. Because some will agree with you and some won’t. That’s the beauty of all this! Thanks again for the question!
@@georgegrimnirsson2017 your free to type what you want.
What readings do you recommend besides the Eddas that I have already read & listened to...?!
I have a video on here about some books for beginning I hope it can help.
I'm new to norse paganism I've only been practicing a very short time I would be so grateful if you could recommend some literature to help me with my journey so many of the books have bastardized the faith and I don't want to assume that a book is good and be lead astray thank you in advance for your help
Hey there, so I do have a video about some books that are great for beginners. If you need more than that let me know olease
i grew up in a pagen familey and when i was little my parents would read me story about the gods. I'm 14 now and I'm trying to find a deeper understanding of my religon, but its been really difficult to research because of tik tok and youtube because there's so much information and I've been having trouble knowing what info is actually norse paginism and whats not (you don't know how many teenage girls on tiktok who call themselves norse pagens there are who couldn't tell you a single god's name, but try to teach people how to do "spells" aka putting random herbs in a bottle). I'm so confused but i don't wanna ask my parents, because i don't think they will take me seriously because I'm so young. there are plenty of things i already do, like meditating, giving offerings to the gods, studying runes, connecting with nature, and speaking with the gods, but i want to know more of the history so i can understand more. Dose anyone have any reliable websites or sources i can cheak out?
When I do my research I fact check every website I read by either looking in books or by finding at least 2 more websites. If they all say the same thing then usually is more truth than not.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28
Could you let me know what books I should start with?
I have a video on my channel about what books are great for beginners. I hope it can help
Good video ! Love to learn more. I like learning about the vikings n how they lived n worked back then also like to learn about Norse Gods n mythology. My friends have gotten me things like rune blankets n gifts with odin n thor n others on them i love em but i wanna know where to start learning bout the Gods more first, my family is christian so its difficult to learn with them around ! Id love a recommendation on a book or anything really that would help
I have a video on here that is about beginners books and another video on becoming a Norse Pagan and where to start. I hope they can help.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 it did help i should have checked before making this comment but oh well. THANKS for making these vids ! Very helpful
@@bluenovacorgi8230 anytime for sure! Thank you for your support!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 welcome ! Ill be sure to watch more of your content for sure n share around with people who are interested in norse paganism
Awesome! Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
I just came to the faith and am still very much learning about it all. I've always felt a pull towards the Norse pantheon and lately its been toward Freya. Does that mean she could be my patreoness?
First of all welcome! And yes she Very well could be!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 im so glad. I dont have an alter for her yet. I'm about to move so I need to make one.
@@breemcneedy6492 no worries. It’s all good. Take your time with it. It’ll all fall into place
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29
I’m honestly having a bit of a hard time understanding somethings about Norse paganism and how to do certain types of things in the religion but I really want to try and start my Journey but I don’t want to start it and then just give up on it immediately and I’m trying my best too do my homework and research on it
It’s mostly all personal preference. You really can’t do much wrong
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 okay
Where do you reside Anthony? You might have an accent that sounds Northeastern. I’m in Massachusetts. I appreciate your enthusiasm and Kenaz like fire. You remind me of a guy just like me:) Those of us who have embraced Asatfu as a way of life all seem to have much in common in the beginning. Not too say you aren’t pouring in the work my friend. It’s evident!! Like I said!! Ùrfÿr Id enjoy corresponding if you are still seeking a mentor
So right now I’m stationed in Germany but I’m from Pennsylvania. And if you want to correspond I have a Instagram and Facebook page named “My Norse Pagan Journey”. Or my email is Mynorsepaganjourney@gmail.com
Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot!
I suggest you go on an audio editing journey next
Thank you so much for the kind words! Haha this video is over a year old and my software has upgraded since thankfully. But I’ll look into even more for ya! Thank you again.
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 haha the intro truly assaults the ears. Been looking for an entrance to paganism so thanks for the content.
@@ChaosturnMusic anytime man. This was early in my video making so I’ve finally found a better way to do things. Lemme know if ya need anything
I know this is a old post but I have felt pulled to many of them within months
Well said
Is fishing a good way to connect with nature and the gods
Of course! I love to go fishing!
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 ah thanks
@@mynorsepaganjourney2452 oh is there any god to prey to for help with fishing
@@Samthebritishgent Back in the day, norse fishermen would sacrifice to and worship the vanir god Njörðr for good luck at seas and fishing.
@@Victor_aeternus002 oh cool would he like an offering of some of the fish I catch
Temple Of Wotan by:Ron McVan
THATS THE BOOK THAT BRUNG ME HOME TO THE GODS💯❤
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28
@mynorsepaganjourney where do I start trying to find thing's to read?
I have a video on this channel about videos to watch. I hope it helps! Thanks!
Hey can you please help me out on finding a good book for me to get into it more! Thanks you!
Hey and for sure. I have a video on my channel about good books to read. I hope that it can help!
I'm new and trying to learn
I've never really felt that any religion spoke to me, I have family that's Christian and others that are atheists and I was one to for a while too until I started learning more about the norse and the vikings granted I learned very little but was interested in there religion so I want to ask what are reliable source or books that I can read to help educate myself more on to become a norse pagan
So I have a video on this channel about top books for beginners that can def help you out there.
Hope that helps