Gifts Of The Wyrd

This episode I have the pleasure of talking about runes and ancestors with Lonnie Scott, host of Weird Web Radio. Lonnie is also a runester, the Illinois representative for The Troth, a tarot reader, hypnotist, and father. Lonnie's essay on ancestors is published in Elhaz Ablaze: A Compendium of Chaos Heathenry available on Amazon in print and ebook. During the rune talk, I mention my friend's oracle walks. She posts images from those walks as #sidewalkoracle. Please follow the hashtag on Instagram. Links to Lonnie are: Wierd Web Radio, Tarot Heathen, Mattoon Hypnosis.  Check out Elhaz Ablaze here.  Gifts of the Wyrd contact: Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com  Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt  Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Please leave feedback on iTunes. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Interested in a rune consultation or bindrune? Email me for availability and pricing. GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com Music: To Hear the Trum

Jan speaks with Jeremy Baer about his new Thor devotional book entitled Hammer, Oak and Lightening: A Thor Devotional.  It is published by The Troth and is part of a series of devotional books to the Gods and Goddesses of Germanic Spirituality.  The book was released in early August 2019 and contains references to the stories of Thor, how he has been honored through different periods of time and people, and modern experiences, poems, and rituals to share and compare how he is connecting to people now.    Links: Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1   The Troth Hammer, Oak, and Lightning: A Thor Devotional  Lulu link; Amazon Link; available as hardback, paperback, and pdf for eBook. (currently at a 25% discount on Lulu) Odin:Ecstasy, Runes, & Norse Magic by Diana Paxson Freya Lady Vanadis by Patricia Lafayllve Ar nDraoicht Fein (ADF)  Gifts of the Wyrd contact: Twitter: @WyrdGifts  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com  Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt  Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 P

To discuss our attendance at Trothmoot 2019, I am join by The Wild Hunt columnist Luke Babb. Luke is an eclectic polytheist and a magical Jack of All Trades. They are the Herald of the Chicago Temple of the Fellowship of the Phoenix, where they help to design and offer education to the queer pagan community. They are also a proud member of The Troth. Check out Luke’s blog post about Trothmoot on the Wild Hunt. Trothmoot is an annual event held by The Troth which hosts rituals, workshops, and its annual membership meeting. This year had a special meaning for many because it hosted a ritual devoted to Loki on it's main program, something that had not been allowed for 10 years. The prohibition was removed earlier this year. We talk about the ritual and how it meant to each of us with our own relationships with Loki and the community he connects with.     Check out the new Heathen History Podcast. The Heathen History Podcast is a joint effort of Lauren Crow and Ben Waggoner, longtime friends and co-founders

The Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan deck by Bela Siol This episode we are going to take a short visit to our Celtic neighbors to visit with oracle deck creator Bela Siol. Bela created the Nehalennia deck (see episode 22) and, as she is also working on a Freya oracle deck, I thought it would be nice to discuss with her about the deck she is creating for The Morrighan.  The Morrighan is a Goddess of the Celtic Pantheon and has close relations to Freya. I know many Heathens who work with The Morrighan, either regularly or occasionally.  So She is very much connected to many people.  Update (4 Dec2019): Order The Transformational Oracle of the Morrighan from Bela's website: Bela Siol Find Bela and the Oracle on Facebook: @belasioloracledecks and Instagram @bela.siol  Gifts of the Wyrd contact: Follow me on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1  Twitter: @WyrdGifts  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: GiftsoftheWyrd@gmail.com  Jan's Facebook page @johnhijatt  Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Please leave feedback on iTune

The third anniversary of hosting the podcast! It is hard to believe it has been three years since firing up the the recording program and posting my first episode. A little update as we enter the fourth year of the podcast. Planning to continue the podcast, hopefully with some additional, shorter episodes as well as interviews and other discussions.  PantheaCon 2019 follow-up. Talking about workshops, divination, and hospitality suites - OH MY! An enthusiastic tale of this year's convention complete with plugs for some previous episodes.  Links:  PantheaCon Divination Hospitality Suite The Troth / Heathens Against Hate Donations via the Troth ADF Alliance for Inclusive Heathenry Dutch Nehalennia Facebook Page Just Rewards Tarot Media Company Tarot Visions Podcast Red Wheel/Weiser Books Llewellyn Worldwide Land of Fire (the Norse World Tales Book 1) by Tina Merrybard Bindrunes episode 10 Diana Paxson interview episode 14 Oracle of Nehalennia episode 22 Norns: Stanza 21 and Stanzas 4 &5 

Welcome to another episode of Gifts of the Wyrd. This episode, we pipe aboard two Heathens serving in the US Navy who are taking steps to lead Heathen services (blots/study groups etc) aboard their commands.  Josh and Josh are Troth members who serve aboard two separate commands and talk about their journeys to having Heathen (and Pagan) services and study groups regularly held while they are at sea. They joined me for an interview at the end of September 2018 The Heathen activities aboard a US Navy ship were recognized nationwide in early January 2019 with media outlets picking up a story about the services held during deployment. Our guest, Josh W, was interviewed in the story which was carried in the Navy Times, Washington Times, Daily Mail, and other outlets.    Great job!  NOTES:  The Troth, Circle Sanctuary, Open Halls Project In March 2017, The Department of Defense added Heathenry and other Pagan faith groups to all branches of the military for official recognition. The Wild Hunt article describ

Jan visits with Vitki Kurt Hoogstraat.  Kurt is facilitating an online space for people to exchange ideas and encourage the esoteric aspects of Heathenry of runes, siedhr, magic. Those who are interested in the aspects of Vitki, Volva, Gythia, Godhi are encouraged to connect with others in an inclusive and safe space to connect.  Kurt chats about working with others to grow the community through online connections and physical relationships when possible.      Websites: TheTroth.org  Ar nDraoicht Fein Music: Intro: Stanza 31. Valkyries Assemble from Voluspa by Tonya Threet.  Exit Music: Gotham Surprise by Hauk Heimdallsman. Hauk is currently on Bandcamp but you can find him on Facebook @HaukMusic.  All music selections on this podcast are written, produced, and copywritten by their respective creators/owners. They are used with permission. Announcements: Vitki Musings is available on Amazon. Find the Vitki/Volva Forum is on Facebook.    Gifts of the Wyrd contact: Instagram and Twitter: @WyrdGifts1