Acknowledgments
Preface to the Second Edition: The Balance between Trance
Knowledge and Lore Knowledge
Preface to the First Edition: The Role of Tranceworking in the
Heathen Community
Part One
Looking for a Goddess
Discovering Mythology and Understanding Tranceworking
1 The Importance of Mythology
2 Exploring Norse Mythology
3 Defining Trance and Its Many Manifestations
4 How to Do Trancework
5 A Visit to Fensalir--An Example of Trancework
6 Challenges of Tranceworking
Part Two
Frigg and Her Women
The Lore and Trance Methods for Finding the Goddesses
7 The Influence of the Queen of the Gods on Germanic
Culture
8 Frigg--The Allmother and a Sample Goddess Ritual
9 Eir--The Doctor
10 Saga--The Storyteller
11 Gna--The Messenger
12 Gefjon--The Worker
13 Snotra--The Prudent One
14 Lofn--The Champion
15 Sjofn--The Peacemaker
16 Var--The Hearer of Oaths
17 Fulla--The Sister
18 Hlin--The Protector
19 Syn--The Guardian
20 Vor--The Wisewoman
Afterword
Appendix A. Mother Holle
Appendix B. The Three Spinners
Appendix C. Queen Olga
Notes
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Runes
Bibliography
Index
Alice Karlsdóttir has been involved in the Germanic Heathen revival for nearly 40 years, both as a student of Scandinavian and Northern European mythology and folklore and as a practicing Norse Pagan (Asatru). She is a Master in the Rune Gild, an initiatic organization for the teaching and research of runelore and runework, and has been a priestess in several kindreds. She has contributed articles to a number of publications, including Gnosis Magazine, as well as given workshops and presentations on runes, tranceworking, and ritual at various festivals. She lives in Houston, Texas.
“Norse Goddess Magic is a powerful, evocative, and above all
practical book by a highly qualified author. Alice Karlsdóttir was
involved in the Germanic religious revival in America from its
earliest days, and her insights will be valuable for anyone
desiring to experience the goddesses of the ancient and eternal
North.”
*Stephen McNallen, founder of the Asatru Folk Assembly*
“In this important and original work Alice Karlsdóttir, a leading
expert on Norse religion, makes new and dramatic teachings
available and applies these methods in a practical way in order
that the ancient Norse goddesses can speak directly to those who
seek their ageless wisdom. This book is something that can guide
practitioners in all traditions in a process of esoteric discovery
of what lies hidden in often obscure and scant mythological
references. She concentrates on the often neglected goddesses of
the Norse pantheon, especially the goddess Frigg. The teachings
pioneered by this author show the way to move from the known to the
unknown and shine a light that illuminates the darkness.”
*Stephen Flowers, Ph.D., author of Icelandic Magic and Lords of the
Left-Hand Path*
“Karlsdóttir’s accessible, practical, and engaging guide to the
goddesses of the Norse tradition covers not only the mother goddess
Frigg but many of the lesser-known deities as well. By studying
myth, reading ancient texts, and engaging in trancework you can
experience these ancient archetypes yourself and strengthen your
connection with them. Karlsdóttir explains the necessary steps to
enter the trance state and embark upon an enjoyable journey and
safe return. She introduces thirteen Norse goddesses, among them
healers, protectors, counselors, and messengers. Norse Goddess
Magic: Trancework, Mythology, and Ritual is a wonderful addition to
any library and will enrich your knowledge of mythology, magic, and
the Divine Feminine.”
*Skye Alexander, author of The Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Sex
Magic for Beginners*
“Alice Karlsdóttir brings the thirteen Norse goddesses of the Aesir
alive within us through her research but especially through her
teachings of trance. She shows us how to experience each goddess
personally and the values each has to teach. The values taught by
each goddess take the meaning of compassion, nurturance, and
protection to a much deeper level of our soul, the soul of the
family, the community, and of our Great Earth Mother.”
*Nicholas E. Brink, Ph.D., author of Baldr’s Magic: The Power of
Norse Shamanism and Ecstatic T*
There is a lot to glean from Norse Goddess Magic. Whether you are
new to Heathenry, an experienced practitioner, or even from a
different branch of Reconstructionist spirituality, it is a worthy
addition to your collection.
*Spiral Nature*
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