Racist Ásatrú?

[Riverwolf]

I have been doing an offering (not ceremonially) of an incense daily, while giving thanks to Odin. I also light my candle once daily, as well, for a few hours at night. I am allergic to alcohol so it is never in my house lol. Hopefully the Gods will appreciate me in that regard .

Did you write your own prayers and chants? Or do you use a format?

I almost feel like I am making this up as I go along, and that just doesn't seem right to me haha.

Well, seeing as there's such a long gap between us and the lost household rituals of our pre-Christian ancestors, we've got little other choice.

 

[The Hammer]

I'm ashamed to say that I only do them once or twice a week, or when it hits me. I don't ordinarily drink alcohol, but If I went home every night and popped open a Sam Adams, each of those times would be a toast and an offering. But I light the candles on the altar more frequently, mostly because I light candles all over the house for ambiance. And I say prayers and chants often. I say some prayers in the morning when I put on my hammer pendant.

Ok, I said I would post up a picture of my altar so here it is. You know, because I am allowed to derail my own thread, lol.

I will be replacing the Goblet with a drinking horn as soon as I can afford it, I found some I would like, but gotta wait.

 

[The Hammer]

Well, seeing as there's such a long gap between us and the lost household rituals of our pre-Christian ancestors, we've got little other choice.

Fair enough, I would do well to remember that .

 

[Jainarayan]

Ok, I said I would post up a picture of my altar so here it is. You know, because I am allowed to derail my own thread, lol.

I will be replacing the Goblet with a drinking horn as soon as I can afford it, I found some I would like, but gotta wait.

Very nice!

 

[The Hammer]

Very nice!

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment ^_^.

 

[Jainarayan]

I have been doing an offering (not ceremonially) of an incense daily, while giving thanks to Odin. I also light my candle once daily, as well, for a few hours at night. I am allergic to alcohol so it is never in my house lol. Hopefully the Gods will appreciate me in that regard .

Did you write your own prayers and chants? Or do you use a format?

I almost feel like I am making this up as I go along, and that just doesn't seem right to me haha.

The Gods are pleased with any devotion.

I found a bunch of sites on the 'net that have prayers, poems, chants, and such. I follow them. I've copied the text of some of them, and formatted them into little 4x6" Word pages. One of the benefits of having OCPD is being neat and organized.

Asatru Teutonic Prayers
Prayers and Blessings of Odinism
norse prayers | Tumblr
Northern Tradition Paganism: Prayers & Rituals
Prayers

I just did an offering. I used a bottle of Sam Adams Winter Lager. Like I said, I rarely drink, so this is kind of hitting me, even though half the bottle was offered to the gods and spirits. I'm a 200 lb lightweight.

 

[Jainarayan]

Ok, so now that we've completely derailed the thread, let me put my money where my mouth is. Here is my shrine. Remember, I told you it's mostly printed internet pics. On the left is my little shield and sword. The brass cup and bowl will be replaced by a horn and wooden bowl. I printed and framed a 'thurisaz' rune, as was suggested somewhere. And there are the 3 oak branches, and the hammer. Oh, and my little prayer cards. Someday I'll memorize them.

 

[The Hammer]

Ok, so now that we've completely derailed the thread, let me put my money where my mouth is. Here is my shrine. Remember, I told you it's mostly printed internet pics. On the left is my little shield and sword. The brass cup and bowl will be replaced by a horn and wooden bowl. I printed and framed a 'thurisaz' rune, as was suggested somewhere. And there are the 3 oak branches, and the hammer. Oh, and my little prayer cards. Someday I'll memorize them.

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That's an awesome altar! I love that you incorporated family photos. I was actually thinking about getting more photos of family, I don't have enough sadly.

Hmmm, I think I am going to create an Altar sharing thread in the Pagan DIR.

 

[Jainarayan]

Thanks. It's simple. I keep thinking about some other icons, kind of abstract ones like in that other photo, but I can't carve worth a damn. So I went with pictures. With the exception of my parents' picture, all the others I found on the 'net, saved them, then printed them on glossy photo paper with Windows print function. It's really easy. I think the altar thread is a good idea. There is always a Hindu altar thread there, but it would be great to see Pagan and Heathen altars.

 

[The Hammer]

Thanks. It's simple. I keep thinking about some other icons, kind of abstract ones like in that other photo, but I can't carve worth a damn. So I went with pictures. With the exception of my parents' picture, all the others I found on the 'net, saved them, then printed them on glossy photo paper with Windows print function. It's really easy. I think the altar thread is a good idea. There is always a Hindu altar thread there, but it would be great to see Pagan and Heathen altars.

Your wish has been granted haha. The thread is in the Neopagan DIR. I think I am going to end up having lots of statues lol. I really love these bronze ones. Probably make a small shrine for the other Aesir. Then I can have a pantheon shrine area, and a ritual area where I can place whom I am dedicating to, for whichever reason. Be a while before I get them all (60$ a piece plus shipping). Gunna start using the printer at work a lot . Not like I work at work......