Wiccans often use prayer beads because they are an easy way to incorporate their spirituality into their everyday lives. Pagan meditation beads can be useful for any witch or occultist looking to deepen their relationship with the gods. References to the natural world, particularly the four elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water and representations of those elements. Prayer beads offer a way to embrace your mystical practice on a regular basis. You can use them to connect with the spirits and gods. And when you do so, you’ll find that they have a positive impact on your spiritual growth.

The most magnificent temple of Norse paganism, if we are to believe later medieval authors Adam of Bremen and Snorri Sturluson, was found at Uppsala in Sweden. Some archaeological evidence of this has been uncovered over the past century. Was every Viking a pagan? Those who belong to an oathbound Wiccan tradition, such as Gardnerian or Alexandrian Wicca, may well choose a private funeral with just their coven as guests. In this case, readings and poems would be made up of oathbound material from their Book of Shadows. And may light shine out of the two eyes of you, like a candle set in the window of a house, bidding the wanderer come in out of the storm. If you’re an early riser, this should be a simple one – rising to greet the sun. Sit outside with your coffee and watch the sun rise. Bask in the glory of the star that gives life to this planet. Bonus: getting out into the sunlight within one hour of waking aids in regulating our circadian rhythms. Which means, you’ll sleep better at night! 5. Runic Stadhas or YogaPeople from all walks of life use prayer beads. Rosary prayers are common among devotees of Santa Muerte, especially due to their inherent connection to folk Catholicism. Any set of prayers can be adapted to fit a rosary or prayer bead string. In most Pagan traditions, your life on earth is the most important thing. Pagans do not believe in reward and punishment after death for the lives they have lived, only that living with a sense of honour and morality is a reward in itself. That being said, belief in an afterlife, as well as reincarnation, is common. Summerland Simply put, Paganism involves the veneration of nature and multiple Gods and Goddesses. It is often conflated with witchcraft, though not all Pagans consider themselves witches, nor do all witches consider themselves Pagan. Have a garden with herbs or vegetables? Use them in your cooking on a daily basis. If you don’t have a garden, choose spices from your kitchen cabinet for specific purposes. For example – cinnamon for money. Sugar to sweeten up situations and people. Rosemary for love. Etc. 25. Pray to the Ancestors Yet Norse paganism was not the only religion that was practiced throughout areas where Vikings raided, roamed, or put down roots.

When you pray to the gods, you’re asking them to bless you and turn their benevolent attention to you. If you want to make sure that you don’t suffer any misfortune, then you should ask the gods to watch over you while you’re doing this. Great Lord and Lady, thank you for the life you have brought once again to the earth. Your magic touches the world, plants blossom, the sap in trees begins to run, animals bear young, and the entire planet sings with joy. Let this vibrant energy all around me also energize my spirit. Germanic paganism was a series of religious practices and beliefs that developed from the 5th century BCE onwards amongst Germanic peoples. My two stars are only for the information on composition that I found useful. There are some fairly nice prayers in here, but they don't fit my required purpose for the most part. If you're a Celtic Wiccan, you'll probably love this book, alas... I'm not. As a final thought, let us offer up a modern-day interpretation of a Norse prayer to Odin (this is, after all, a little bit less messy than a human sacrifice…)They’re usually made out of wood, bone, metal, or stone. They’re also called rosaries, prayer ropes, or prayer cords. Most people are familiar with the Catholic rosary, but pagan earth religions and other cultural traditions include the use of personal prayer beads. We also have the stories written down in the Middle Ages by monks. These present both problems and benefits, however. When people in Irish stories swear by the gods my people swear by, are they repeating an ancient Irish oath, or are they simply saying the sort of thing that the monks figured Pagans would say? We don't know. This sort of reference is inspiring, however; if not in substance, at least in style. Maybe these monks were on to something. Speak ye fair words for the Osiris Auf-ankh, and make ye him to prosper before Nehebka. And behold, though I be joined to the earth, and am in the mighty innermost part of heaven, let me remain on the earth and not die in Amentet, and let me remain a khutherein for ever and ever!