Hangs when addressing the Gods

In runic magic, when addressing the Gods, it is customary to pronounce vises - skaldic invocations. The obligatory form of the visa is an octet. The vises were separate, they consisted of draps (praise songs with a chorus) and flocks (less honorable, without a chorus, everyday content). Skaldic poetry is famous for its strict form, odious content and complex, richly embellished language, such as kennings (poetic paraphrases, for example, a warrior is a maple of battle, a woman is a pine of an outfit, a lynx is the ringing of earrings, a crow is a seagull of wounds). In addition to the above, skaldic poetry is characterized by complex syntactic structures and ornate meter (usually drottkvet). There are already written visas. But you can come up with a vis yourself, which is also very much appreciated by the Gods.
Examples of vises dedicated to Gods and heroes: Freyje
O Freya, Goddess,
Reigning in Sessrumnir!
Daughter of Njord and Od's wife.
You are one of the Vanir, maiden,
Wearing a door chain.
Mother of Khnoss and Gersimi,
And Frey's sister!

Your gaze shoots like an arrow,
You break hearts
Hrimtursen and Hymir
They paid for their passion!
The one who died is mortal...
We've fought more than once.

Lady of the Fallen!
In your chariot
You are rushing with the wind, in a hurry.
Thor himself is your protector!
And cats are charioteers,
And, of course, no
More beautiful than you!!..

Altar of Freya

It is better if the altar is located outside the room. The ideal option is a stone, an old stump or just earth. An altar cloth is not necessary, but if you decide to use one, the best colors are yellow and green. If you have a figurine or image of a goddess, place it in the center. Altar candles can be green, yellow, gold or brown. Decorate the altar with flowers. The flowers that are the symbols of Freya - daisies - are best suited. You can also place primrose on the altar. If possible, let the flowers be alive - right in the pots. You can also place figurines or pictures of cats on the altar. Freya's stone - amber - will also be a wonderful addition to this place of power.

Attributes

Colors: red, pink, black, brown, green and silver. Animals: cat, hare, horse.
Birds: raven.
Day of the week: Friday.
Plants: daisies, violets, primrose.
Stones: amber, tiger's eye.
Smells: mint, rose, sandalwood.
Symbols: boat, sword, full moon.
Runes: Fehu, Uruz, Thurisaz, Ansuz, Raidho.
Raspberries.
Magic: love, beauty, protection, gender, weather, memory, wisdom.

Invocation of the Goddess

Freya, great goddess, come to us,
Freya, who bears many names, come to us,
Freya, daughter of Njord, come to us,
Freya, wife of Od, come to us,
Freya, sister of Freyr, come to us,
Freya, mother of Hnos, come to us,
Freya, queen of the Valkyries, come to us,
Freya, guardian of magic, come to us,
Freya, greatest of the gods, come to us,
Freya, most beautiful on earth, come to us,
Freya, mistress of nature, come to us,
We call upon you, O great goddess,
Come to our Circle, illuminate it with your light.

You can seek the help of Freya or Disa if you are not confident in your strength, for example, before an upcoming meeting or when dealing with a very tough person. If someone is deliberately and constantly harming you, and your strength is already running low, this ritual will restore it. It is best to send it during the full moon.
You will need a staff, a sword or dagger, a mask and a cloak with a hood. If you don't have a raincoat, tie a shawl or towel around your head. Do not begin this ritual unless you have all the necessary attributes. Come up with something! Light jasmine or lotus incense.
Play instrumental music that you associate with power. Personally, I prefer Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries: it gives me a sense of oneness with Freya and her Disir who rushes through the night.
Wear a mask and hood. Take a staff in one hand and a sword or dagger in the other. Stand in the center of your ritual area and tap the staff nine times firmly on the floor. Call:

Freya! Leader Dis!
Come to my aid!
My strength is fading
And I need to strengthen it!
Raise your sword and say:
Nobody has the right to humiliate me!
No one has the right to take my powers!
I am your son/daughter, powerful
Freya! Hear my request!

Turn your face to the East and raise your sword in warning:

I warn everyone in the East.
There will be no more of your power over me.

Turn to the South and raise your sword:

I'm warning everyone in the South!
I am free/free from your judgment and destructive words.
Your control is weakening, but my strength is strengthening!

Turn your face to the West and raise your sword:

I warn everyone in the West.
All the evil you wished on me will come back to you.
Your control is weakening, but my strength is strengthening!

Finally, face North and raise your sword:

I warn everyone in the North.
I am protected/protected by Freya and the powerful Disir.
Your control is weakening, but my strength is strengthening!

Tap the staff on the floor nine times. Say nine times:

Freya protects! My enemies are weakening!

Stand silently as your aura fills with bright white light. Watch how this light fills the entire room, how it goes beyond its boundaries. Feel how this light enters your body and consciousness, making them stronger and more powerful.
If you have a talisman or piece of jewelry that you love to wear, ask Freya to bless and empower it. Wear it every time before an unpleasant meeting or conversation. Remember, you are under Freya's protection. Project your powerful aura onto your enemies, and look at their confusion, they will immediately become softer or even leave you.

To ask Freya to develop psychic and magical abilities, rub a green candle with juniper or pine oil, starting from the wick to the base. Wear an amber necklace or pendant in honor of Brisingamen, or hold a piece of amber in your hand. Wear a green dress or a dress with green accessories. Sit comfortably so that nothing disturbs you. Sing:

Sokolitsa! The moon glides through over the trees.
Freya! I call the one crying with golden tears!
Mistress of Magic! I stand before you without fear.
Keeper of the Brisingamen necklace!
Tell me the secrets of weaving and knitting. Freya!
Moon Goddess! Queen of the Valkyries!
Give me the key to deep magic.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Relax. A glowing door will open in front of you. Imagine yourself entering it. You find yourself in Freya's hall in Asgard. The goddess sits on the throne. There is a stool near her feet. She will beckon you, and upon entering the hall, you will sit next to her. There you will spend as much time as Freya allows, talking to her and listening to her.
When you are released, return through the same door to your physical body. Take a deep breath again. Then repeat the chant and thank Freya for her help.

Ritual in Honor of the Goddess

This is a small and simple ritual in honor of the goddess Freya. "Women's" option. Performed to bring more passion into your daily life. Place a red candle on the altar. Light sandalwood incense. If you have any amber jewelry, also place them on the altar. You will also need a red cord or rope. Place the circle as you usually do. Summon the quarters. Stand in the center of the circle opposite the altar. Say:

Freya, great goddess,
Queen of the Valkyries
I call you at this hour,
Hearken to me, your priestess,
Listen to me, your daughter.
Most beautiful! I'm calling you
Come to my magic circle,
Illuminate him with your light.
Let it be so.

Sit (or kneel) in front of the altar. Take the cord in your hands and tie three knots. While you tie them, chant the following:

Freya, great lady,
Goddess of love and beauty,
Please, listen to me,
Bring passion into my life.

Leave this cord on the altar for three days. After that, put it in some hard-to-reach place (there is an option to simply bury it) - as long as the knots are tied, your life will be full of passion. Thank the goddess:

Beautiful goddess
I know that you are always with me
You're always standing over my shoulder,
You always protect me.
Thank you for your help
Thank you for participating in the ritual.
I say goodbye to you, great one!
A joyful meeting
But parting is also joyful.
Hello and goodbye.

As a sign of respect to the goddess, leave some wine on the altar overnight. The next morning, pour it into the ground.

Source: book by D. J. "Conway Mysteries and the Magic of the Moon"

Freya, known by many names, come to me! Freya, weeping with golden tears, come to me! Freya, daughter of Njord, come to me! Freya, sister of Freyr, come to me! Freya, mistress of the Vanirs, come to me! Freya, keeper of cats, hear me! Freya, giver of spells, hear me! Freya, flying Falcon, hear me! Freya, sharing death with Odin, hear me! Freya, Mother Nature, hear me! I, (name), Your daughter, tell you - (request)! Glory to you, Freya, Mistress of the Forces of Life! So be it! Found on the web.

Here is an example of compound runes. They can be applied to a talisman or drawn somewhere and sometimes look at the runes, turning to them with your request. But always be careful, because you will activate forces that may demand payment from you for the “service”. Do not put runes that have opposite effects in your talisman! "Freya's Seal." This is from the field of love magic. Inguz- god of fertility. Bjarka- the rune of women in general and mothers in particular. The most effective sign.. kitiara-arh.narod.ru One of the most common and effective love spells in runic magic is usually placed with the goal of marrying the person being bewitched. The Berkana Inguz ligature is applied to the photo of those whom we attract to each other, with the corresponding hang.( see above).
It is necessary to carry out a small ritual of Freya (see below) when staging this turn, + Gratitude to the goddess.
From my practice, I note that after performing this love spell, objects begin to dream of each other, almost immediately, and the likelihood of conception increases.
In addition to applying this formula to the photo, you can also put 3 seals on the chakras, then the object simply begins to twist inside out, a very serious craving for the bewitched appears.
The love spell is binary and the attraction appears in both objects. It is done both on a joint photo and on a separate one. I can say from my own experience that the Seal of Freya is like a Christian wedding. This is not a simple love spell. Here, higher powers will not forgive you if you start a divorce .And then it is extremely difficult to remove this seal. So keep in mind and remember, it is very difficult to remove this love spell on your own! It’s just that later, when you meet your real destiny, if you have this love spell, your relationship will not work out. Freya doesn’t like such jokes - she might punish her.magika.2x2forum.ru Small ritual: Since your intentions are serious, do at least a small ritual.
Cover the table, in the upper left corner (as if you were facing the table) - a candle
(fire);
in the top right incense stick (air); in the lower right - water;
in the lower left - earth (just put a little salt).
In the center - photo.
Illuminate the space on four sides with the Hammer of Thor,
Heaven and Earth also with Thor's Hammer.
Then, call on the Goddess, ask Her for help (you can with your hand, (see above) you can with your
words).
Tell us what kind of sacrifice you are ready to make (for example: I promise you red wine,
sweet and intoxicating like you,
passionate Freya... well, you can offer honey... show your imagination what it can
a beautiful woman will like it))))
But don't forget that Freya is also the goddess of war, half of those killed in battle
warriors goes to her...
she patronizes passion, both love and passion in battle...
That’s why I, for example, always offer her my blood (then I drop a few
drops in wine)
whether she wants it or not is her business.
In short, listen to the Power that comes - it will tell you what it wants.
If you don’t agree right away, you may have a dream at night indicating the desired
victims.
They may, for example, ask for some decoration.
Well, buy some bijou, give it away and say: wear it like Brisingamen...
generally listen.)
We will assume that you have agreed.
Next, apply the formula to the photo.
I would advise you to apply two formulas:
Knitting Print of Freya (Berkano-Ingvaz)
and a love spell (to make you think faster)
Nautiz-Kenaz-Gebo-Otala-Vuno-Yera,
or Nautiz-Kenaz-Gebo-Ingvaz-Vunyo-Yera (this option has more sexuality).

Then it would be good if you have a photograph of you and the object.
If there is none: combine your photos in Photoshop. This is of course worse than
real photo, but what to do...
It is advisable that the heads and heart chakras are at the same level.
If you suddenly decide to combine them, show your imagination, do it with passion... consider
this work is the beginning of doing;
If you only have his photo, apply the Seal of Freya on your head, and the second formula on
heart chakra.
If the photo is shared: Apply the Seal of Freya on your heads with him, and the second
formula, respectively, to the area of ​​the heart chakra.
Those. the formula should "cover" both of you.
Apply with a red felt-tip pen, but if your intentions are serious, it’s better to use blood.
Prick your finger.
Read the visa with a clear indication of what you want from the runes.
This is where the moment is delicate, because they do it differently: someone applies the formula
simultaneously with hanging,
someone first formulates, and then “charges” it with viscosity.
Look at yourself. I do it differently. But even when I first write the formula - everything
Equally, the intention is already clear.
Your spirit should be like an arrow.
Imagine an object, embed it in it, type formulas, imagine how
they connect you.
When the formulas heal, breathe, sound, flare up - then you are great.
Meditate on the elements that are on your altar (fire, air, earth, water),
recharge the runes with their power too,
call them as witnesses.
Yes, also... before applying the formulas, clearly state how you will
you will activate them.
You can set different methods: I activate it with fire - then the photo will have to be burned.
It’s like: I don’t regret anything, I don’t look back, I’m not going to give up.
You don't have to burn it.
Then the photo will need to be put in a bag made of black fabric, or simply wrapped
in black fabric
and put it away from prying eyes and hands.
Then, if you suddenly want to free the photo object, you will also need to burn the ashes
bury with honors, thanks for your help; or throw it into running water (see
funeral rites of the North).
Your work will be removed.
BUT! DO NOT PRINT FREYA... This is a one way ticket.
You can break up with this man... But start a family with another...
So you will jump on the branches of the world tree, love and not love.
Well, I won't intimidate. This is your choice.
But still, my opinion: seals are a last resort.
It's better to use other formulas.
Okay, let's get back to our sheep... when you feel that THIS IS IT...
Finish the work - burn or remove the photo.
The sacrifice can be made within 24 hours, it is better not to delay it longer,
otherwise the Gods may demand it, or they themselves will take it in one way or another.
If you have what you promised at home, give it right away.
If the victim is bloodless, extinguish the candle.
This is a sign of the end of the ritual. And take your gift outside.
You leave/pour it onto the tree and the ground with words of gratitude for the help.
Don't forget to take three sips; if you're leaving food, take a bite (or pancake)
Goddess, damn it - yourself).
If they do ask for blood, I place a cup on the altar and pour into it what I promised.
(I take three sips)
I prick my finger (the middle one on my left hand) and drop a few drops.
You can leave it to stand like this for a few minutes.
Then I extinguish the candle, take it outside, etc.
If you are in doubt where to carry it (you can’t really run and ride with a bowl in your hands),
leave the house and ask: where would God/Gods want to take your sacrifice?
Or they will give a sign: an animal will pass, a crow will caw, etc., or, as they say,
your legs will carry you...

Gift Freya

Decoding: light and deep feelings (Wunjo), strong
relationships whose main property is love (Gebo).

Note: it is better to do it on Monday, the day of Freya, the Goddess of Love.

O Freya, Goddess,
Reigning in Sessrumnir!
Daughter of Njord and Od's wife.
You are one of the Vanir, maiden,
Wearing a door chain.
Mother of Khnoss and Gersimi,
And Frey's sister!

Your gaze shoots like an arrow,
You break hearts
Hrimtursen and Hymir
They paid for their passion!
Skilled in charms, you take away peace,
The one who died is mortal...
We've fought more than once.

Lady of the Fallen!
In your chariot
You are rushing with the wind, in a hurry.
Thor himself is your protector!
And cats are charioteers,
And, of course, no
More beautiful than you
Madam!.. It is better to apply the runes in the photo with blood. Acts as a light love spell.

Runic love spell appealing to Freya

Freya (whose name means “mistress”) is a Scandinavian goddess from the Vanir tribe, the sister of Frey. First of all, she is known as the patroness of love, beauty and fertility. This is the goddess of sensual pleasures and passions, the giver of good luck and abundance. She gives joy and pleasure, blesses unions and quenches the thirst for love. In addition, as a widow who has experienced the bitterness of loss, she helps those who have lost their loved ones cope with grief. Not only is she accessible, but she also often takes an active role in reaching out to those who need her - this is what happened to me and what I have read about in many contemporary clergy. In addition, she is one of the few goddesses who is served equally by both women and men.

Altar and offerings for runic love spell:

colors (for cover and candles): gold and green;

• altar decoration: amber; gold jewelry (symbolizing the famous golden necklace or belt of Freya - Brisingamen); figurines or images of cats (sacred animals of Freya); heart-shaped stones or amulets; rune Fehu; symbols of the elements of Earth;
• offerings: sweet pastries, sweet berries, honey, sweet wine, blood sacrifices are welcome.

Address to Freya:

Golden Freya, appear at my request,
Rescue your heart from a new misfortune!
Stand up, armed, in gentle warfare
Help me!

A runic love spell is ideally placed on a carrier and lining. Options: photo, hand and touch the object, etc.

Mannaz, Gebo, Teyvaz, Berkana, Uruz, Kenaz.

Disclaimer:
The recent fugitive will not be excommunicated;
He who did not accept the gift will come with gifts;
Whoever does not love now will love soon -
And unrequitedly.

Altar, offering, etc. - based on modern runologists.
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Frigg is the Scandinavian goddess of marriage and home, patroness of childbirth, peace and order, patroness of wisdom, wife of Odin.

The social status of women in medieval Scandinavia or Anglo-Saxon Britain was relatively high compared to the position occupied by women in the Mediterranean countries during the same period. And only in the feudal era, the beginning of which in England was marked by the Norman Conquest, did women lose their traditional independence.

Frigg is the main goddess, wife of Odin. She knows all the fates of people and gods. But it doesn't predict the future. In order to gain the knowledge that his wife already possesses, Odin does not ask her, but resorts to other means - he sacrifices himself on Yggdrasil and gives Mimir his eye. Possessing knowledge, Frigg for some reason cannot communicate it to others. Frigga is not inferior to Odin's strength, but this strength is turned inward, and not outward. Only after Balder begins to have ominous dreams does Frigga try to help him, but in vain.

Frigg has magical powers, but through her own actions she predetermines the death of Balder. Trying to save her son, she takes an oath from all living creatures, plants, stones that they will not harm him. And having learned about this, the aces begin the game, throwing stones and arrows at Balder, knowing that he has nothing to do with it. But Loki finds a mistletoe shoot from which Frigga did not take an oath, considering it harmless, and hands it to the blind Head. And he kills Balder with a bow shot from this twig. If Frigga had not tried to protect her son, then no one would have played such a game and Head would not have killed Balder with a sprig of mistletoe. If this had not happened, Balder would still have died, but through her actions Frigg prepared a murder weapon for Balder. The image of this goddess is very tragic, but it gives us a lesson: there is no need to interfere in anyone’s fate, since by trying to change anything, we can start the chain of events that we are trying to prevent. These events would have happened and without our intervention we weave them into our series of events.

Frigga is often depicted with a spinning wheel. And there is a magical meaning in this - the formation of a thread from raw material. The Norns weave patterns of human destinies, and Frigga prepares the threads from which these patterns are then woven.

Her knowledge is so deep and extensive that even Odin cannot always do without Frigga’s advice. One receives all his knowledge second-hand, sacrificing himself, he accepts knowledge as a gift, and does not discover it in himself. “I learned the nine songs of power from Bölthorn,” he says after the test on the Tree. In other words, he took his knowledge from the teacher. Having come to Mimir's spring and given his eye for the right to drink from it, he again gains wisdom not directly, but with Mimir's permission. Further, he manages to summon the spirit of the völva and gain new knowledge from her only thanks to Freya, who taught him the art of necromancy, which is part of the seita’s complex of techniques. Mediumship, a traditionally female occupation, is essentially close to necromancy. Thus, all of Odin’s occult knowledge is secondary, and he receives it mainly from women, while Frigga, Freya and the Norns possess knowledge by nature and no one taught them.

• the main element is air;
• additional element – ​​water;
• color – silver-gray, white, blue, blue, ivory;
• totem animals – falcon, spider, ram;
• magical weapon - spinning wheel;
• symbols – Scandinavian spindle, hearth, birch;
• food and drinks – organic milk, honey (drink), baked goods, light fruit wines, Riesling;
• the goals of the appeal are marital fidelity, childbearing;
• runes for work - Fehu, Perto, Berkana.

Among followers of the Northern traditions, Frigg is very popular, since she is one of the few married goddesses who fully retained her power and personality, and became an equal companion and friend of her husband. Frigga's power is not limited to just the domestic sphere. She can act as the patroness of diplomacy and private production, as well as in the role of large organizations and entire nations and states.

Altar and offerings for Frigga

Frigga is often called upon to solve family problems, to protect family ties in difficult times, to ensure safe childbirth and to protect children. People turn to her for protection not only of families, but also for maintaining and restoring peace in organizations, communities, commercial organizations, for assistance in diplomatic negotiations and conflict resolution. She favors married couples, blesses weddings and helps families overcome setbacks. Frigga can be called upon to help clean up the household. She values ​​work, so her best gift is helping other people, especially women.

Tips for arranging an altar: traditional Scandinavian spindle and other spinning tools, white wool (combed or spun), set of antique keys, Berkana rune, Frigga's sacred plants.

Active offerings: Help mothers and children. Reconcile quarreling friends or co-workers with each other. Get your house in order - yours or someone else's. Help someone get organized. Comfort someone in grief.

Contraindicated: leave dirt on and around the altar (Frigg prefers cleanliness and order).

Summoning Frigga

Asgard is a clear light,
All-seeing eye
Mistress of secret knowledge!

You are valiant among goddesses,
Merciless in anger
Cunning in the game.
You are a match for your spouse -

O great Frigga, hear my prayer!
Illuminate my wyrd with radiance so that I can weave it correctly!
Strengthen my haminya, grant me clarity of spirit!
Teach me to step firmly on the path I have chosen,
Teach me to honor the gods with dignity and honesty!

O sacred Mother of the Gods, Lady Fensalira,
May your grace always be with me,
And I will praise you - always, invariably!

Glory to you, O Frigg!

Hymn to the goddess Frigg

Asgard is a clear light,
All-seeing eye
Mistress of secret knowledge!
At your command, worlds will be born,
By your nod, life takes on flesh.

You are valiant among goddesses,
Merciless in anger
Cunning in the game.
You are a match for your spouse -
And she defeated him more than once in skillful competition.

The image of the Scandinavian goddess Freya combines light and dark sides. After the establishment of Christianity in Europe, the feminine and virginal features of the goddess were attributed to the Virgin Mary, and the dark sides to those who practiced witchcraft.

There are many beautiful legends about Freya. The blue-eyed and blond goddess of love had many fans. Her bright and at the same time gentle beauty drove not only mere mortals, but also representatives of the community of gods crazy.

Freya is an object of desire. She skillfully used her innate sexuality, initiating love games with those whom she bewitched.

One of the goddess’s worshipers, Otar, was turned by her into a wild boar - this made it easier to keep him with her.

The goddess Freya had a husband she adored - the god of sunlight named Od. He often went on long journeys. Seeing her husband off, the goddess mourned him with golden tears.

Freya gave birth to two daughters from her husband: Gersimi, which means “treasure,” and Hnos, which means “precious stone.”

The goddess Freya was often seen riding around in a magnificent chariot, drawn by a pair of cats.

Freya's favorite piece of jewelry is a necklace made of amber. It was given to the goddess by dwarfs who personified the four elements:

• Water;
• Earth;
• Air;
• Fire.

Decoration was the fifth element, in which four types of energy were firmly united. Before performing traditional rituals when addressing Freya, women put on necklaces or other jewelry made of amber. A piece of amber found in the sea was considered in Scandinavia a gift from the goddess of love and promised good luck in matters of the heart.

Freya and God Odin

There was a strong alliance between Freya and Odin, the supreme god of the Scandinavian pantheon. The goddess made a deal with him. According to this agreement, Freya shared her wisdom with God, and he in return gave Freya the right to take half of the fallen warriors from the battlefield. But even in such a business arrangement, Freya got the opportunity to be the first to collect the dead brave men. She, as always happened in everything, got only the best.

It was believed that Freya was able to predetermine the fate of men. If the goddess liked someone, she deliberately pushed him to certain death in order to take him to her palace. There, a completely new idle life awaited the defeated warriors, full of pleasures and pleasures. To prevent the warriors from getting bored, Freya did not refuse shelter to women. The wives of Scandinavian knights often came to the battlefield and killed themselves: they firmly believed that this way they could reunite with their husbands, whom Freya had enslaved.

Being the patroness of love and sensual pleasures, Freya was not always tender and affectionate. She loved weapons, massive battles and blood. At the head of a troop of Valkyries, the goddess from time to time went to the battlefield to make her choice. Freya was often depicted wearing a helmet and battle mail, with a shield and a sharp spear in her hands. No matter how strange this combination may seem, Freya was both the goddess of love and war. Places where rituals were held in honor of the goddess were decorated with weapons - this made communication with Freya easier.

Freya - patroness of witchcraft

The loving Freya is also considered the goddess of magic, attributing witchcraft properties to her. One of these properties is called seidr in Scandinavian languages, which can be translated as “boiling.” We are talking about the play of blood during strong excitement.

In ancient times, it was customary for women to engage in witchcraft; men considered such an activity unworthy and low. Witchcraft rituals were often accompanied by clouding of consciousness. For this reason, Scandinavian warriors neglected such practices, considering the phenomena of consciousness associated with witchcraft to be a sign of weakness. Men were more attracted to drinking wine and beer - in such a way there was no shame in demonstrating a complete loss of control over oneself.

Freya knew a lot about witchcraft transformations. She often appeared before people in the form of a falcon. The plumage of this fearless and daring bird can be found in the attire of a goddess. The falcon's feathers indicate not only Freya's ability to become a werewolf, but also her ability to change gender if necessary, since symbolically the falcon has always been an indication of the masculine principle. For this reason, it is customary to include falcon feathers in one way or another in ritual actions.

Freya loves beautiful, bright things and delicious treats. Therefore, when performing rituals associated with the goddess, they present her with a gift:

• fruits;
• sweets;
• good and expensive wines;
• baking;
• gems;
• bright flowers.

Freya has a weakness for handmade products; she appreciates when a craftswoman puts skill and soul into her work. The goddess is also always happy with such ritual gifts.

The goddess of love

Freya's main duty is to be the goddess of love. She controls the sensuality and sexuality of all women, giving them the ability to enjoy carnal pleasures. Once the attraction and charm of the opposite sex reaches its peak, any mortal can be considered the goddess of love. The Scandinavians have always believed that a girl who radiates love passion was possessed by Freya.

The goddess is able to evoke passionate desire in women, which turns into intense physical intimacy and ends with the conception of a child. By doing this, the goddess promotes childbirth and the continuation of the human race.

In the Middle Ages, Freya was revered as the patroness of love songs and serenades. Troubadours and traveling musicians dedicated their creations to her. The Germanic peoples who revered Freya even named one of the days of the week (Friday) in honor of Freya - Freitag. Yes, Friday was considered the most suitable day for the following things:

• conception;
• marriages;
• establishing new relationships.

This day is ideal for matchmaking, the Scandinavians and Germans believed. On Friday it was recommended to begin healing the sick: this guaranteed an easy and quick cure for the disease. Friday was considered the most suitable day to communicate with the goddess of love. It was then that the rituals associated with the cult of Freya should be performed.

How Freya was revered in ancient times

Wide public festivities were organized in honor of the goddess of love. In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, the holiday Dis, dedicated to the cult of Freya, was celebrated in mid-October. It was celebrated on the full moon. In this way, the Scandinavians met the long and cold winter. The feasts on the day of celebration were the most luxurious: the tables were laden with meat dishes, wine and fruit. All members of the community took part in the feasts. Until the morning people sang, danced and had fun.

The place where rituals were held in honor of the goddess of love is usually decorated with flowers. In Northern Europe, to this day, the most beautiful flowers have a characteristic name: “Freya’s hair.”

Residents of Scandinavia believed that the goddess loved fairies. For a long time she could enjoy their graceful dances and cheerful games, which were performed in the mysterious light of the Moon. For these amazing tiny creatures, Freya left fragrant flowers and nectar as a gift.

Rituals in honor of Freya

Various rituals helped to achieve the goddess’s favor, the execution of which could vary depending on the specific area. The simplest ritual was to attract passion. After it was held, the woman believed, the goddess would certainly introduce new sensual pleasures into her life. Before such a ceremony, an altar was built and covered with a red cloth. A red candle was placed nearby and amber jewelry was placed, as well as a red ribbon or woolen thread of the same color. Now it was time to light the sandalwood incense.

At the beginning of the ritual, the woman, kneeling, in any form called for help in turn on all four main elements. After this, she took a red ribbon from the altar and made three knots on it, while chanting words of gratitude to Freya for her help in love affairs and for the joy of meeting the deity. As a sign of veneration of the goddess, a cup or glass of red wine was placed on the altar, the contents of which were poured under the tree in the morning. The red ribbon with knots had to remain on the altar for exactly three days, and then it had to be hidden, out of sight from prying eyes. As long as the knots remain on the ribbon, the woman will have good luck in love.

In runic magic, when addressing the Gods, it is customary to pronounce vises - skaldic invocations. The obligatory form of the visa is an octet. The vises were separate, they consisted of draps (praise songs with a chorus) and flocks (less honorable, without a chorus, everyday content). Skaldic poetry is famous for its strict form, odious content and complex, richly embellished language, such as kennings (poetic paraphrases, for example, a warrior is a maple of battle, a woman is a pine of an outfit, a lynx is the ringing of earrings, a crow is a seagull of wounds). In addition to the above, skaldic poetry is characterized by complex syntactic structures and ornate meter (usually drottkvet). There are already written visas. But you can come up with a vis yourself, which is also very much appreciated by the Gods.
Examples of vises dedicated to Gods and heroes:
To Odin:
Lord of Valhalla, keeper of the secret runes
I dedicate my hanging to you,
And I ask the sacred runes for protection!
O greatest lord of Valhalla!
We are calling to you! Shower yourself with light!
And illuminate us with your true knowledge!
Blind the enemies who weave evil intrigues,
Pierce their infidels with your swift spear,
Let the brave cups raise in your honor!
Glory to the Great Odin!

Freie:
O Freya, Goddess,
Reigning in Sessrumnir!
Daughter of Njord and Od's wife.
You are one of the Vanir, maiden,
Wearing a door chain.
Mother of Khnoss and Gersimi,
And Frey's sister!
Lady of the Fallen!
In your chariot
You are rushing with the wind, in a hurry.
Thor himself is your protector!
And cats are charioteers,
And, of course, no
More beautiful than You, Lady!!!..

Toru:
O Thor! Ace of thunder, lightning, battle!
Born Yerd from the All-Father!
You are the guardian of heaven and the shield of peace.
You are the one who fights to the end!

Hel:
Oh Hel! You know these souls
Of those who did not end up in Asgard.
You keep them, you don’t break the law.
Your world is not light, but the shadow of mirrors.
You live in the midst of darkness and fog,
Helheim is a stronghold for prisoners here.
There is no lie, no evil deception here.
Peace and death, darkness all year round...
Daughter of Loki, I call upon you,
Be kind and pass on
How, without noticing, I don’t know.
Take others, not me!!..

Sunnah:
Oh Sunna! Giving sun!
Warm me with your rays!..
A luminary that blinds enemies,
Source of joy of days!
You're moving in circles
From east to west, and again,
The moon is eternal, friend!
Be with us, Fire of the sky!..”

Loki:
Loki the great, the clown mockingbird,
You are the equalizer of the sinless with the sinner,
Became a brother-in-arms of the Supreme Ace,
Messenger of the gods and the last hour.
By changing yourself, you change worlds,
You intoxicate people with the poison of madness.
Wise joker, come to my aid -
Turn your deceit on your enemies.
Entangle their souls with a cunning net -
Make me listen to my sentence in silence.
We'll play a cruel joke on them -
What was their paradise will seem like hell.
Turn your flaming gaze to them -
May my sentence be fulfilled!

Spell of Tyr's Hand:
The shine of the axe, it's time for the Torah,
the gravity of Thing, Ymir's body,
tree of peace, tursa grave,
the reality of Balder's dream, the volva of broadcasting,
Hrofta's death, Loft's breath.
Crow food does not feel pain,
the branches have grown together, there will be no Valkyries,
Garm barks loudly, a battle is coming soon,
death to the living, death to the dead.
The runes are colored with Hroft's tears,
Glory to the king, glory to the squad,
the ash trees have become ready for battle,
Let us glorify Mjollnir with the runes of Tyr!

Visa to the Valkyries:
Songs of wolves and thundering horns,
the chain mail ringing hurts the eyes,
the shadows of the Valkyries and their sighs,
the murmur of the gods and the voices of the Jotuns.
The breath of the wind and the screeching of ravens,
the faith of thieves and the bitterness of fate,
the faces of the heroes are sharp reflections,
Hilda! We just learned to love.
Moss grows on a forgotten house,
we went on a long hike,
droplets of blood on the snow covered,
We once knew the word love.
Truth, faith, oath, torment
jotuns, aesir, brothers, you,
rotted on the boards of ancient drakkars,
Hilda! Love is my pity.
?the strictures of the temple of the forgotten goddess,
the sharp steel of the fighting maidens,
we never forgot anyone
Hilda! We can no longer love others!
Girlish form and white hands,
Eyes, cheeks, spells of love,
the hair of the Valkyries and their shifting shadows,
Hilda! Berserkers take an oath in blood!
(by Tialdr Valisson)

Earendel, Aurvandil-hero, husband of the seer Groa:
Hello Eärendel [= Aurvandil],
brightest angel above Midgard
given to men, and faithful
the radiance of the sun, shining above the stars,
every time myself always
you illuminate.
(by Tialdr Valisson)

Adelstein:
Here is the ruler's descendant,
who killed three princes.
The region is subject to him.
You can't count your feats
Adalstein in battle.
I swear, oh generous one
king, we don’t know
who could compare with you?
Up to the mountains of the country
Adalstein owns.
(translator A. Korsun)

Visa Hel and the fallen:
The ice of Lund's palms,
from the field of fallen hordes
stones sleep for centuries
in the vaults of the temple of the proud.
The helmet will not disappear into the trash.
Spears accumulate power.
Temple stores in granite
the glory of moons past.
(by Egil Skallagrimsson)

Visa Yngvi (to Ingvar):
I came, brave
to Ingvar, who is gold
empowers warriors
I was looking for a meeting with him.
You, the giver of rings,
can you find it
between the young skalds
my equal skald?
Gave a skilled warrior
Egil the talkative
reward for praise
three sea shells,
and a duck egg -
the fourth gift to the former,
To Egil's joy,
he added generously.
(translator A. Korsun)

Visa Idunn:
Oh, Beautiful Guardian of Eternal Youth and Immortality,
Eternally blooming and tenderly young Idunn!
Beloved daughter of Ivaldi and faithful companion of Braga
I give you this hanging, O Idunn!
There is the greatest strength in your gentle fingers
The power of eternal youth, health, beauty
You, O Beautiful One, guardian of the Gods of Asgard
Grant me youth with the touch of your warmth!
Let my body become the body of a young maiden
Deliver me from wrinkles and infirmities
Renew my body with the charm of youth
Give me the sparkle of your beautiful eyes!

Visa Frigg asking for the birth of a child:
(own composition)
O Wise Frigg, Beloved of Odin's Spouse,
Balder's mother, Heda, Hermoda, caring
Do not deny my request, Lady of Valhalla!
I'm not contacting you for fun

I ask you to breathe strength into these runes
Your blessing, Wise Mother!
Grant me the opportunity to experience motherhood
Become a wonderful loving mother!

O Rider of the Wild Hunt, O Frigga,
You are in charge of destinies, give me advice!
Grant me the opportunity to have a child
I ask you with all my heart and love!

Visa Freiro:
(own composition)
O Wise Frey, You are the Son of Vanir,
Brother of the tender and beautiful Freya
You bring fertility and happiness,
I open the doors to my house for you!

Do you own the Light that the Sun gives us,
Oh, Yngwie, you are the one who revives hearts
Son of the good Njord, child of the wise Skadi
Hear my voice, O One who lives in Asgard!

Please, Good Frey, look into my heart -
There is so much warmth in it that your Name gives
Grant me your light and your favor
In the name of Light, Harmony, Goodness and Peace!

Visa - represents the skald's appeal to the northern gods in poetic form. This is a kind of spell that is cast in a ritual when addressing the gods. The need to pronounce visa when addressing the Gods is very often discussed by “seasoned practitioners”. Some argue that such an appeal is absolutely unnecessary and pointless, another point of view says that the visa is, so to speak, an “integral” part of the ritual. And which side is most likely right is something everyone decides for themselves.

Why do such disagreements occur at all? Opponents of the vises say that the vises used are most often very far from any originals, and the authorship of the vises “walking” on the Internet is unknown to anyone and, perhaps, doubtful. Proponents of the use of vis believe that poetry is inherently beautiful and it is its beauty that makes it possible to very well reflect the depth of intention of a person turning to the gods.

In addition, there is such a concept (albeit slightly slang) that hangs, as they say, have already been “prayed”, that is, they have been pronounced by a huge number of people. And this “increases the chances” of being heard by the God to whom you are turning. Of course, in order to appeal to God with all your heart, there is no need to write poetry, but you can do it in prose. After all, words spoken with all the soul and with all the heart have such power and sincerity that it no longer matters in what form they were spoken.

As for me (the author of this article), my point of view is somewhere in the middle)). I find that hanging really helps with ritual (especially for beginners). And it’s probably best to compose them yourself, since by trying to express your thoughts in poetic form, a person already expresses a strong intention and spends his energy, “giving” it to the god to whom he is writing.

By the way, there are even rules for composing poems - they are very complex (especially for people far from poetry), but these difficulties are quite surmountable. And if a person, in principle, is not able to express his thoughts in a poetic form or believes that the written vises are really beautiful and ideally reflect his sincere desire for an appeal, then it is quite possible to take ready-made vises (which, by the way, are located a little lower).

Visa to Odin

I rarely hide the name in Odin's brotherhood,

because people can guess.

He who is skilled in songs can hang by touch,

what I have put together, to discover the secret.

Freyje
"Oh Freya, Goddess,
Reigning in Sessrumnir!
Daughter of Njord and Od's wife.
You are one of the Vanir, maiden,
Wearing a door chain.
Mother of Khnoss and Gersimi,
And Frey's sister!
Your gaze shoots like an arrow,
You break hearts
Hrimtursen and Hymir
They paid for their passion!
Skilled in charms, you take away peace,
The one who died is mortal...
We've fought more than once.
Lady of the Fallen!
In your chariot
You are rushing with the wind, in a hurry.
Thor himself is your protector!
And cats are charioteers,
And, of course, no
More beautiful than you
Madam!..

Toru
O Thor! Ace of thunder, lightning, battle!
Born Yerd from the All-Father!
You are the guardian of heaven and the shield of peace.
You are the one who fights to the end!
I have tasted the thunderous ocean,
And he overcame old age itself!
Red-bearded and mighty,
Your enemies have only one destiny!
Mjöllnir strikes them without mercy:
And the thurs, the ice giants,
And Jörmungand, the serpent from the sea,
After all, you are the one who fights to the end!!..

Hel
Oh Hel! You know these souls
Of those who did not end up in Asgard.
You keep them, you don’t break the law.
Your world is not light, but the shadow of mirrors.
You live in the midst of darkness and fog,
Helheim is a stronghold for prisoners here.
There is no lie, no evil deception here.
Peace and death, darkness all year round...
Daughter of Loki, I call upon you,
Be kind and pass on
How, without noticing, I don’t know.
Take others, not me!!..

Sunnah
Oh Sunna! Giving sun!
Warm me with your rays!..
A luminary that blinds enemies,
Source of joy of days!
You're moving in circles
From east to west, and again,
The moon is eternal, friend!
Be with us, Fire of the sky!..”

Loki
I call upon the Dark God
God from the depths of the mortal stronghold!
Go out to the threshold of the holy palace
And tell me your secret name!
Enemies bound by death souls
I give it to you as an offering, Loki,
Let your black punishment be terrible!
Let the gods suffocate in rage!
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Loki the great, the clown mockingbird,
You are the equalizer of the sinless with the sinner,
Became a brother-in-arms of the Supreme Ace,
Messenger of the gods and the last hour.
By changing yourself, you change worlds,
You intoxicate people with the poison of madness.
Wise joker, come to my aid -
Turn your deceit on your enemies.
Entangle their souls with a cunning net -
Make me listen to my sentence in silence.
We'll play a cruel joke on them -
What was their paradise will seem like hell.
Turn your flaming gaze to them -
May my sentence be fulfilled!
Goddess of healing AIR
The most beautiful Eir!
You heal and give strength
Beautiful as dawn
Wise and majestic
You're not hurting anyone
But you only heal, heal wounds
I would like to come to you on Lifya
To bow and tell what’s on your soul
But she is far away and only like a bird
We can fly there to you
Therefore, I ask you, Goddess
Appear and help me in my trouble
my last hope
I entrust myself to you.

Balder
O most kind Balder!
Son of Odin and Frig
You captivate the world with your radiance
With your arrival the earth awakens
Gardens bloom, green grass
The whole world shed tears for you
When Hel took you to her place
You gave us hope, joy, sunshine
I ask you at this hour - Come!
Help me in my difficult task.

Spell of Tyr's Hand
The shine of the axe, it's time for the Torah,
the gravity of Thing, Ymir's body,
tree of peace, tursa grave,
the reality of Balder's dream, the volva of broadcasting,
Hrofta's death, Loft's breath.
Crow food does not feel pain,
the branches have grown together, there will be no Valkyries,
Garm barks loudly, a battle is coming soon,
death to the living, death to the dead.
The runes are colored with Hroft's tears,
Glory to the king, glory to the squad,
the ash trees have become ready for battle,
Let us glorify Mjollnir with the runes of Tyr!

Valkyries
Songs of wolves and thundering horns,
the chain mail ringing hurts the eyes,
the shadows of the Valkyries and their sighs,
the murmur of the gods and the voices of the Jotuns.
The breath of the wind and the screeching of ravens,
the faith of thieves and the bitterness of fate,
the faces of the heroes are sharp reflections,
Hilda! We just learned to love.
Moss grows on a forgotten house,
we went on a long hike,
droplets of blood on the snow covered,
We once knew the word love.
Truth, faith, oath, torment
jotuns, aesir, brothers, you,
rotted on the boards of ancient drakkars,
Hilda! Love is my pity.
The fortresses of the temple of the forgotten goddess,
the sharp steel of the fighting maidens,
we never forgot anyone
Hilda! We can no longer love others!
Girlish form and white hands,
Eyes, cheeks, spells of love,
the hair of the Valkyries and their shifting shadows,
Hilda! Berserkers take an oath in blood!

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