I’m a follower of Hinduism & it feels so great to see that you guys are following the traditions & rituals of your ancestors & worshipping your deities…
Holy cow! Salt as an element?! I have never heard of such a thing. This is utterly blowing my mind. Could you please say more about this? I absolutely cannot thank you enough for putting these videos up for us. I've only watched a few videos so far, but everything you are saying seems to make sense to me in a way that no other form of paganism has ever done. Thank you so much for giving us access to this. Like so many others I would have no way learn this information if it weren't for you. I wish I knew the traditional Slavic path words of blessing for someone who has helped you, I would use them to thank you and send blessings your way properly.
In Northern Russian spiritual tradition, salt (as well as other minerals) may be used to represent the Alatyr Rock - the mythical center of the Universe and the ultimate source of power in our world. Placed upon the altar, it unites all the other Elements together and creates a focal point at which the spell is cast (often incantations are recited, as they say, "into salt". You welcome, I'm glad my teachings are making an impact and allow others learn about Slavic spiritual traditions. When you said about a blessing, I immediately thought of a Ukrainian wish: "Nekhai tobi shchastyt!" (Нехай тобі щастить!), which means "May you know happiness!" While there may be others, this is the first one that came to my mind (I was born and grew up in Ukraine). Best of luck to you and thank you!
@@magpiescorner3315 it makes a lot of sense to me for minerals to represent spirit. If one thinks about it minerals very much tie us in to the elements in everyday life, although we may not realize it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am new to the traditions of my Slavic ancestors, in comparison to my knowledge of the old ways of my other ancestors. I am happy, that the knowledge I have of my other ancestors traditions helps me understand these things, as they are commonly expressed Within the natural pattern we all acknowledge. I know what you teach is true, because my genetic memory brings forth understandings and images of things, patterns, as a result receiving your lessons, which get confirmed either in another one of your videos, or within within a few segments of a lesson itself. Thank you for your teaching which is helping me connect with my Slavic ancestors. Blessed Be All My Relations 🙏🦅🌲🇺🇸
Just wondering if you could do a video about the signifiicance of water to Slavic paganism and magick. Also the Rusulka who are associated with water. Maybe too a video about egg divination, and using an egg for healing. Thank you!
I would also love to learn more about the Rusalka! In particular, their relationship with Baba Yga and their true nature, vs. what we've been told by Christianity. Great suggestion, Raven!
Hi olga , I have a question. Last night I was half asleep and I was in thats inbetween state, I said what seems like an invocation of chernobog, let me say I never had interest in slavic mythology or magic, I worked with left hand path deities before, but this was random and very weird. can you please explain what happened?
Hello. Thanks for sharing. This may be a sign for you to start paying more attention to this Deity. Chernobog happens to me my Patron Deity, and before I realized this, I did experience a similar appearance myself. Also, Chernobog happens to be a God of Destruction, so, to some people, His image may signify a necessary loss, something that the person just must go through, no matter how unpleasant it may be. I assume you were not scared by this appearance, so most likely this had to be a sign for you. I would suggest lighting a candle (preferably, black) for this Deity one evening and then trying to meditate over what His appearance means to you, personally. You may also speak to Him (while the candle is still lit) and ask Him directly why He came to you. The answers may come to you during the meditation or at night when you go to sleep.
Theres a conflict I have been seeing a lot on social media and among scholars in the field that maybe you can clear up with your expertise. I’ve seen a lot of outsiders of the Slavic tradition consider Baba Yaga as a deity or spirit whom a lot look up to, while those who are very much apart of the traditon and are actually from Slavic countries argue that she is not. What is your take on this, and will you do a video on it?
I haven't planned a video on this subject... yet. Most information that we have on Baba Yaga comes from folk tales and fairytales, where no one really explains what She is. most commonly, She is portrayed as a witch, but Her role is always much deeper than one of those who could be called "witches", full of hidden symbolism that may be found if one looks through the tales carefully. Unlike most Slavic Spirits, She is a singular character; however, She is sometimes said to have two sisters that are also called Baba Yaga (Her different aspects). Russian historian Popov included Baba Yaga in his attempts to re-construct Ancient Slavic Pantheon in 1768. This idea that Baba Yaga is a Goddess or was supported by historians Chulkov in 1782, then by Glinka in 1804 and Kaisarov in 1804, 1807, and 1810. Ethnographers also recorded the Spirit of the field Grain Woman sometimes being called Baba Yaga. Most Slavic children become introduced to the tradition and the concept of Baba Yaga through fairytales, but as I said fairytales never say what exactly She is, other than a "witch". One needs to study the subject from the historical point of view in order to learn more than said in fairytales - most modern historians' works on Her are based upon the fairytales and suggestions of their predecessors anyway. Perhaps, you should ask them what Baba Yaga is to them, exactly - if not a Goddess or a Spirit, then what?
Im excited i found your channel. Polish gal here. It has been difficult to find anything on slavic paganism/witchcraft/spirituality
Same here.
I’m a follower of Hinduism & it feels so great to see that you guys are following the traditions & rituals of your ancestors & worshipping your deities…
My polish ancestors reached out to me today for the first time and i an grateful for this!
I just stumbled upon these. What a treasure trove! Thank you for sharing about the Slavic path.
Holy cow! Salt as an element?! I have never heard of such a thing. This is utterly blowing my mind. Could you please say more about this?
I absolutely cannot thank you enough for putting these videos up for us. I've only watched a few videos so far, but everything you are saying seems to make sense to me in a way that no other form of paganism has ever done.
Thank you so much for giving us access to this. Like so many others I would have no way learn this information if it weren't for you. I wish I knew the traditional Slavic path words of blessing for someone who has helped you, I would use them to thank you and send blessings your way properly.
In Northern Russian spiritual tradition, salt (as well as other minerals) may be used to represent the Alatyr Rock - the mythical center of the Universe and the ultimate source of power in our world. Placed upon the altar, it unites all the other Elements together and creates a focal point at which the spell is cast (often incantations are recited, as they say, "into salt". You welcome, I'm glad my teachings are making an impact and allow others learn about Slavic spiritual traditions. When you said about a blessing, I immediately thought of a Ukrainian wish: "Nekhai tobi shchastyt!" (Нехай тобі щастить!), which means "May you know happiness!" While there may be others, this is the first one that came to my mind (I was born and grew up in Ukraine). Best of luck to you and thank you!
@@magpiescorner3315 it makes a lot of sense to me for minerals to represent spirit. If one thinks about it minerals very much tie us in to the elements in everyday life, although we may not realize it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am new to the traditions of my Slavic ancestors, in comparison to my knowledge of the old ways of my other ancestors.
I am happy, that the knowledge I have of my other ancestors traditions helps me understand these things, as they are commonly expressed Within the natural pattern we all acknowledge.
I know what you teach is true, because my genetic memory brings forth understandings and images of things, patterns, as a result receiving your lessons, which get confirmed either in another one of your videos, or within within a few segments of a lesson itself.
Thank you for your teaching which is helping me connect with my Slavic ancestors.
Blessed Be
All My Relations
🙏🦅🌲🇺🇸
Hi! So glad to find your channel! Thanks so much!
Unbelivible...
Just wondering if you could do a video about the signifiicance of water to Slavic paganism and magick. Also the Rusulka who are associated with water. Maybe too a video about egg divination, and using an egg for healing. Thank you!
Thanks for expressing your ideas!
I would also love to learn more about the Rusalka! In particular, their relationship with Baba Yga and their true nature, vs. what we've been told by Christianity. Great suggestion, Raven!
Hi olga , I have a question.
Last night I was half asleep and I was in thats inbetween state, I said what seems like an invocation of chernobog, let me say I never had interest in slavic mythology or magic, I worked with left hand path deities before, but this was random and very weird. can you please explain what happened?
Hello. Thanks for sharing. This may be a sign for you to start paying more attention to this Deity. Chernobog happens to me my Patron Deity, and before I realized this, I did experience a similar appearance myself. Also, Chernobog happens to be a God of Destruction, so, to some people, His image may signify a necessary loss, something that the person just must go through, no matter how unpleasant it may be. I assume you were not scared by this appearance, so most likely this had to be a sign for you. I would suggest lighting a candle (preferably, black) for this Deity one evening and then trying to meditate over what His appearance means to you, personally. You may also speak to Him (while the candle is still lit) and ask Him directly why He came to you. The answers may come to you during the meditation or at night when you go to sleep.
Are you the magpie strelok was looking for!
A few STALKER's back in the cordon were asking about you.
Theres a conflict I have been seeing a lot on social media and among scholars in the field that maybe you can clear up with your expertise. I’ve seen a lot of outsiders of the Slavic tradition consider Baba Yaga as a deity or spirit whom a lot look up to, while those who are very much apart of the traditon and are actually from Slavic countries argue that she is not. What is your take on this, and will you do a video on it?
I haven't planned a video on this subject... yet. Most information that we have on Baba Yaga comes from folk tales and fairytales, where no one really explains what She is. most commonly, She is portrayed as a witch, but Her role is always much deeper than one of those who could be called "witches", full of hidden symbolism that may be found if one looks through the tales carefully. Unlike most Slavic Spirits, She is a singular character; however, She is sometimes said to have two sisters that are also called Baba Yaga (Her different aspects). Russian historian Popov included Baba Yaga in his attempts to re-construct Ancient Slavic Pantheon in 1768. This idea that Baba Yaga is a Goddess or was supported by historians Chulkov in 1782, then by Glinka in 1804 and Kaisarov in 1804, 1807, and 1810. Ethnographers also recorded the Spirit of the field Grain Woman sometimes being called Baba Yaga. Most Slavic children become introduced to the tradition and the concept of Baba Yaga through fairytales, but as I said fairytales never say what exactly She is, other than a "witch". One needs to study the subject from the historical point of view in order to learn more than said in fairytales - most modern historians' works on Her are based upon the fairytales and suggestions of their predecessors anyway. Perhaps, you should ask them what Baba Yaga is to them, exactly - if not a Goddess or a Spirit, then what?
As always in old beliefs, it’s vague and has no definitive answer. That’s how the spirit world works.
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