Pagan Men- Stop Sucking at This As a man, I can almost guarantee that there is one thing that you suck at. One thing, that we as men, pagan or not, in the 21st century have been taught to suck terribly at, and this is something that is preventing you from having the best relationship…
One of the ways we can honor that green man archetype, is learning to cultivate a bit more wildness in our daily life.
Video for this blog: https://youtu.be/P2jlk7IH-3A Childbirth has always been a precarious and scary time for women, and families, since the dawn of humanity. To no surprise, healthy childbirth was of primary concern to the people of the Old Norse times. As they were wont to call upon the gods, and cast runes to help them during…
The world can be harsh place, difficult to live in and nearly impossible to navigate your way to a life that makes sense. Despite the many reports that tell us we live in one of the most peaceful and prosperous times in human history, life is still harsh. We also know the importance of having…
The Divine Destroyer, Within Each one of us has a destructive power. We have known about it since childhood when we played with action figures, breaking them as part of the games we played. As we got older, our ingenuity paired with destructiveness as we learned how to add firecrackers to our action figures. Progressing…
The Archetype of the King is the center of his realm, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. His mere presence conveys this connection to your whole being. To hold his position, the King is Centered and Grounded. From this place, he remains in a non-reactive state This grows from the strengths of the Mature Warrior. This…
At last, the journey is complete. From its origins at the center of all creation, through the abode and its inhabitants, to confronting the great beast of the abyss, the journey culminates in the realization of higher being. Known throughout various mystical traditions as Daemon, Genius, Kia, Nous. This is the epicenter of your spiritual…
Lurking deep within the darkness of the abyss, and calling out to the light of creation, we find the Beast of the Abyss, the Hierophant of Apotheon; where the eight faces of the Ogdoad merge into one. This is the awakening of the great horned beast, UR. The primal nature of UR reminds us of…
The warrior is the part of our being that can readily engage in conflict. Through years of training and discipline, he is ready for confrontation whenever it may rear its ugly head. Although the warrior can be the most dangerous person in the room, he does not come across that way. We often see representations…
Vignettes of the Ogdoad Within the Abode Upon the Abyss we find the Ogdoad: Eight faces of the great Apotheon; Eight facets of the divine crystal, composing the Crystal Counsel of higher being; Eight angelic and daemonic forces, each sovereign entities in their own right, that act upon the Will of the higher being. Empowered…
Kaedrich Olsen 