Norse Pagan Symbols: The Vegvisir
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My name is Jacob and I am a Norse Pagan. I started my journey with the Old Gods in 2016, in 2019 I was giving an offering to Odin outside of my home and I felt his presence before me. In a few short words I knew my task ahead of me, I needed to gather the folk. With backgrounds in running my own photography business, and my time managing restaurants, I had the skills to make a difference.
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Here's the thing. The Viking Age was only one (very short) time period in the history of the Norse people. All the other time periods both before and after are just as "authentically" Norse. So yes, the Vegvisir is an authentic Norse symbol which can help you connect with your heritage/culture/religion. It's just not from the time period of the Vikings. That doesn't make it any less of a "real" Norse symbol.
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Well said!!! I just reviewed a watch with the Vegvisir in the dial please check it out I’d love to hear your opinion Ethan
Exactly! I've had so many people tell me that it's not a "Norse" symbol because it didn't come from the Viking age. But in my eyes that's just ignorant and basically saying that modern Icelandic and Scandinavian people aren't at all Norse
That’s why I like to say pre Christian rather then Viking.
Because Viking raids were just one event in this big historical zone
Yeah, cool story... It's late period Icelandic. It might qualify as Norse, but not as pagan.
Again so strange , everytime I think of something you show up , like I've been guided to you again , I love my faith , thank you for helping me understand
My best friend bought me a neckless with the symbol. Even though I'm Christian he wanted me to have it because his understanding (new Asatru kinsmen) is that it leads you home, true north, true self, more of a compose of self, ECT. He wanted me to always have that reminder of "home". I never take it off accept to shower.
It's Christian. Icelandic Christian magick based on Judaic magick (Solomon's sigils). It is Icelandic, but it's not Norse, Viking or Heathen. Same for runes. They were just letters in an alphabet, not all these meanings we've attributec to them.
You can wear it if your brand of Christianity doesn't forbid it.
I happened to stumble across this channel a few days ago and since then I haven't been able to stop watching. This morning I finally called to Odin and a feeling of strong peace came over me and I knew I was heard. Thank you for leading me to the Gods. Keep up the good work!
to me, the Vegvisir always struck me as a means of never getting lost, both in the real world, Midgard, and in the spirit world after this body passes on. i want it tattooed on my hand, so that whenever im driving, working, drawing, etc. i'll never lose my way. and, of course, as you said, it has become a means for other pagans to find one another, so in a sense, its still being used as a compass, only more spiritually now than physically. Skal, brother.
What I like is that, unlike other pagan RUclips personalities, you're not so full of yourself that you DICTATE what is and isn't paganism. You always are quite clear that these videos are YOUR beliefs and a chronicle of YOUR journey on the pagan path. I can't imagine the odious "Ocean Keltoi" ever admitting ignorance or deigning to come down from the pedestal from which he preaches to the unwashed masses. In short, your modesty is highly appreciated.
I have a pendant of the vegvisir that I've been keeping on my neck for the last 3 years or so and I theorized that it is a symbolic way of saying I will always find a way through hardships in my life and I haven't been wrong yet.
That's how it presents to me, as well.
I absolutely adore your outlooks and your videos sharing clearly well researched information. Thank you for being an educator, and a speaker of Odin’s wisdom. Skal!
this stave jumped very prominently into my mind's eye during some astral work/ deep meditation one day. Can not recall when I had seen it prior to that, but it was very clear in my mind's eye that day and I knew I needed it to be with me when I did that kind of work. I've since had it tattooed on me, and I feel it ground me and almost get "heavy" when I'm in that space ever since it was put on. It definitely is my way home/anchor, and I love having it on me as a tattoo
Thank you for sharing. I have always been fascinated with these symbols from the old time. Vegvísir has always been close to me since I went exploring Europe from Iceland for the first time. Keep up the good work.
Yes please continue these videos ! Its very interesting to have your point of view ! I love how open you became in your faith, like "the way we use it today is not the right signification, but if it becomes the symbol of something new, why not use it ?" I love it 🥰
I think this is a great topic to discuss, especially for those who are new. They're going to be searching for topics such as this.
I really like your idea of the 9 realms shown in the vigvisir
Yes, the way finder didn’t see the Viking age, but the north didn’t take to Christianity as fully as most. Some of their spells from the time call on the old gods, the Christian god, Jesus and Lucifer as well. Stave Magic, just like all other forms of Magic are about intent. If you draw it with the intent of not losing your way, you’re putting your will into the symbol and it may indeed work. Just because it doesn’t come from the Viking age doesn’t make it invalid to our faith and magical workings. On that note, as far as magical workings, Icelandic Magic by Stephen Flowers is a good resource too, despite Flowers’s sketchy beliefs and ideas.
This is the correct answer.
The reality is that Christianity was not a full in or less adapted by any nation, Christianity has adopted and merged with every pagan culture it comes with, celtic, italic,iberic,norse etc
@@kyomademon453 this is why I say europe was never truly christian. All the good things about christianity were stolen from paganism and all the bad stuff (real christianity) europe resisited against. Christianity still to this day always adapts to the current popular things to stay relevant.
Flowers is a known white supremacist.
My grandmother taught me how to find north . I was surprised to find out that it doesn't matter where you are to be able to find it - most times .
Great content as usual Jacob. Definitely an important subject to discuss and educate one's self on. Skal!
I appreciate and thank you for your videos, it has been helping me on my path.
I love your content! I am new - only seen a few videos so far - but I love them. I have Vegvisir on my arm as well. I feel like my way of thinking has changed to a sharper perspective, as well as feeling more firm and connected in my faith. I love when other Pagans see it and know what it means. Yes, please to more videos about symbols! Thank you!
Thank you Jacob. I have been intending to get a Vegvísir tattoo soon, so thank you for expanding my knowledge of it. And thank you for providing your insights to help other of the Folk on our own Paths
Don't do it. It is NOT a norse symbol. Read here: sagy.vikingove.cz/origins-of-the-vegvisir-symbol/
Thank you for your videos. You have helped me understand the Norse Pagan religion much more. I just subscribed, and I look forward to seeing more videos in the future!
Loving the series 👌 keep it up!
Idk why but I just died laughing when I saw you put torbjorn on screen 🤣
So glad I found you, there's so many layers to this beautiful culture. I can't wait for more.
Well, fancy seeing you here! xD
So true on how the symbols have helped meeting others...I do like your theory and it actually makes sense...your channel and podcast have definitely helped me in my 101 adventure into the Old Ways of my Germanic ancestory.
This is so helpful. Thank you so much ☺️
More people join the faith, they push past the deception others try to spread around and grow day by day, the Vegvisir inspires strength in my heart as i know it will help guide me on my path, Skal.
Definitely want to learn more about other symbols. Please continue this series.
I’m just getting into Viking beliefs.
I got this tattoo so I can find my way to you and other people like us .Thanks for the video you’re wisdom is very helpful!
Bad ass tattoo. I just reviewed a watch with this symbol as the dial. Please check it out I’d love you what your opinion on it
I recently discovered our family’s history - Swedish Varangian Vikings and have been looking into new tattoos to celebrate my heritage. Appreciate the channel.
Shout-out from Brazil! Thank you for enlightening my way. Skål!
Wow man you are blowing up! I started following when you were under 2K now 24K! So cool!
I'm looking forward to this series.
I enjoyed your point of view on this, thank you.
Ever since mine was tatted on me I've been happier more focused and I've just had a grander outlook on things
This symbol is the one I was attracted the most at first sight, I drawed it on a sketch pad and sat with it at my desk and realized pretty fast how much more things I have been able to accomplish ever since I had this symbol in front of me; I also noticed much more clarity of the mind. Not sure what this is. I know very little about this symbol but I have to say that I too have the feeling that this symbol holds some certain powers, and a connection to those realms...my hubby fall in love with it as soon as he layed his eyes upon it and now he wants me to make him one just alike mine. Something about this symbol is energetically positive and I really enjoy its energy's. I am watching your videos so I can find out more about these symbols, very intriguing so far.
I love you and your videos! aaa thanks for all the knowledge you share with us :3
Love your theory the best! I have a ring with the Vegvisir and the Valknut on it, plus the runes.
yes, please continue this series
thanks for making this video!! Lately I've felt very drawn to this symbol, I want a tattoo of it myself. Honestly the fact that this symbol leads so many of us to find each other, in my eyes, is very magical. in modern times it can be incredibly difficult to meet like minded people, this makes it so much easier, and through meeting others we can form so many great relationships and learn so much more about the faith. can't get much more magical than that!
Imagine how hard it was to find like minded folks before the advent of the internet and social media. It's far easier now
@@warninja1989 hey so just letting you know...when I commented on this I had no idea, but nice people soon warned me: this guy in this video is a folkist. he supports the AFA despite saying he doesn't, he openly tweeted at the AFA's founder, he's really racist and has also made many LGBTQ+ people feel uncomfortable (and held gatherings at the height of covid and tells people it's "their own choice and they have the freedom to do so" when asked about whether people are vaccinated)
this dude is awful, if you're subbed, I'd unsub immediately.
Very helpful indeed!
I too plan on getting this as a tattoo one day.
It's worth mentioning though that since I've started this path, I bought myself a Mjolnir pendant and now I've been noticing a lot more people with similar symbols around in my daily life.
I think just embracing these symbols and having the courage to wear them in the midst of this Abrahamic sea we call the West alone will attract more like-minded people to you. :)
I hadn't even considered that interpretation but it fits so beautifully. Links in nicely to my view of the Valknut as an interpretation a nine intersections planes of consciousness that make up our reality
I think little videos like this in between longer videos is perfect. also That is a bad ass theory!
I have read somewhere that the vegvasir could represent the seasons and midseasons. Maybe just a therory but seems interesting to dwell into that. I do really like your modern connection on how it has guided us to one another.
Thank you for this! I love seeing more and more Nordic ways becoming popular 🥰
That's kind of beautiful having a tattoo about finding your way etc and it draws pagans together kind of like we are finding our way home through the storm that tattoo was no accident Odin guided you to it as a tool to use upon the journey he gave you SKAL
Thank you for sharing. New to the channel. I have a Celtic Wyrm tattoo that started my pagan path. Hail the old gods!
I have the Sorcerer's Screed book! I got it while I was visiting Iceland. There sure are some crazy rituals in there haha, but lots of good info too!
Very well done and interesting! 🌟
Love your videos Jacob! Could you do a video about Baldr? I have very limited knowledge of the Norse gods, but of the ones I do know a little about, I pretty much look up to him the most. I’d like to get an actual Norse pagan’s perspective!
Hey man! first, love your video. second, just got enganged and instead of basic ring, we have vegavísir rings, she is a Dane and im Icelandic. ( little history, when i was on horseback on mountains of Iceland i always hid an vegavísir to get me home). So we got the vegavísir engangement ring since we have to finish our study, but now we always can feel where our home is. Maybe not properly correct but i have always felt like Vegavísir has put me towards me home :). again, amazing video and if i find you in a bar, prepare for some Icelandic drinking contest
And this one statement is one of the many things that I love about norse paganism and why I'm interested in it. "This isn't proven thing its just a theory. And I think its ok theorize in this faith." It doesn't say "so it is said and so shall it be....take it or leave it" like so many others.
I lost it when you put Torbjorn from Overwatch on this! XD
Love the video. Love the beard
I cant wait to here more about these symbols.
Me too
I would love to hear more on the other symbols as well. Any idea when you'll be coming out with those videos?
him: it's just a theory
me: a film theory😮
I am curious to know what your thoughts are on Loki and his children, their worship and peoples relationship with them. I have heard some disparaging things from people that claim Astrau and are vocal in their almost hatred in the subject. I love your videos. Thank you so much for your level headedness on the topic.
Some people fear the natural ups and downs in life and look for someone to blame or scapegoat rather than learn from. Trickster beings are also teachers, they're imperfect as are humans, they make mistakes or pull some mischief but see their way out, too. Some say he creates chaos, others that he reminds us there will be mischief or chaos, normalizing living in the real world or rather, helping us accept this reality, to gain resilience, awareness, alertness, and also helping us check our own motives & thinking plans or ideas through to the likely outcome or consequences. We can live in fear and fly blind and feel helpless or we can face life, deal with it, become wiser & gain courage by paying attention to how things actually are. And awareness is grounding, hones our senses. We become observant & more able to respond rather than react, less shocked, or traumatized, & more practical & spiritually centered, prepared, rational in the face of chaotic situations & able to get right into the solution... It helps us remain logical to have the examples, symbols, teaching stories, lessons & each member of a pantheon or each mythological being is a teacher. Their story serves a practical purpose & helps us grow & mature & be a more solid person - & over time recognize when someone is not a solid or trustworthy person too. That's what I was taught.
Great video! Please do a video on VALKNUT tattoo...I want your words on it.
My life has changed significantly after getting it tattooed.
You need to get a amazon affiliate account so any of the books you recommend you can get a commission on. Its not much I think 2% but every bit helps. Keep up the good work.
funny to see an account called Odin advertises amazon :)))
The 9 realms theory is something I have been subscribed to for a while
Nice, I mentioned your arm tat in a video before this came out, and then this came out and, wow...not the one I was talking about but still XD
It was also my first tattoo and I also got it in the same spot. I got it because I was having a lot of difficult times unfold in my life within a VERY VERY short time span and I needed some guidance. I'm not sure how deeply I believe in any of the magics side of things but in terms of faith and symbols, it's helped me GREATLY. In terms of what I learned in my psychology classes, it's a reminder, something I'll see and will set my path straight to face the challenges ahead of me. I mainly got it for it being a symbol of guidance. My life was a storm and the way finder has helped guide me through it.
In a way it has guided you on your path to find others, magic is not just an ethereal otherworldly thing, it can seem mundane at times too.
Maybe that symbol made you the Wayfinder. You are definitely pointing the way to the beginner folk.
Your theory is actually a really good theory. It makes A LOT of sense
Nice video man, what's the song of your intro and outro? Fire track
What you represent is someone like me someone who has recently converted and is on their path of Discovery in a very strong way the path to wisdom
I've had this symbol on my rear windshield for years
Odin was a Viking leader in Norway. Veiviser.. You can translate it to path finder. Vegviser.. In regular Norwegian today it is spelled Veiviser. And Iceland was part of Norway and today Iclanders has 96 % Norwegian blood or genes. You can still find relatives of Viking kings in Norway ;)
weird story no one needs to believe BUT I digress.
When I was 13-19 I was heavily suicidal and was also very into witchcraft, dealing with a catholic upbringing/family who thought it was demons and not mental illness. I had something appear and tell me they were a protector. I was all 'yea ok whatever' but I started doing channeled drawings and stuff and at some point I started drawing on my skin. I wound up drawing the vegvisir and I hadn't seen runes or anything like that outside of Merlin. but id drawn it right on my left wrist with a pentagram in the center circle. Still not sure why how or who but I'm Norse pagan now, they clearly rode for me when no one else would.
the picture you put up is also my background for on my laptop lol
I love your take on this symbol. I have it tattooed on me as well.
Nice channel you got yourself a sub. I will get mine in August and the Aegishjalmur.
I have it on my right forearm. Love it. My sister in laws BF seems to think he owns the symbol because he is Icelandic and was salty when I got it lol.
Norris family has Norse bloodlines. My maternal grandfather was a Norris. There are multiple branches of the family descended from "Ostmen," & there are words in Irish Gaeilge where a vowel sound is inserted for pronunciation between two consonants, & it true of Northumberland accents, parts of Yorkshire. ... Anyway, I found this bc I came across a story on one John Norreys, an alternate spelling & he was British military & a right arsehole, & I was checking to see if he was an ancestor (not so far back) bc he massacred a Scottish clan, & some people in Ulster on orders, for land grabbing & all the women & kids but they weren't criminals he was. As I was looking I came across info that he was descended from a Norseman who settled in the NE of England, & ended up intermarrying with various Celts, & became citizens later on bc they stayed. I've seen articles lately, a lot of them, saying 20% of the ken in Britain, Scotland & Ireland have Norse, Dane etc, Viking DNA. They found the same markers in old burials. I don't have the links bc that phone died, but it wasn't hard to find & the trail began with "John Norreys massacre" & as Iceland was settled too, by Vikings who didn't originate on that island, imho you have an equal legit ancestral claim. It's been a long time since the Norse ancestor's family branched in many directions & spelled it phonetically in different places, & we're not all descended from John who was a cowardly blight on the name but everyone has that ONE relative lol, there's an original common ancestor whose offspring were many, some going to Normandy with Rollo & showing back up late - 1066, & others already in the UK since years had 3 numbers, some in Ireland, & emigrating from there. The name means of the North, it's "a descriptive term relating to anyone who comes from the North" (including, 'Nourse' & 'Noreis') and their lineage & descendants. Norris is the most prolific spelling. And there was mention of a daughter of one going to Ísland with her husband waaay back. & She's at least your ancestral cousin if your account name is your own. If it continues to be a salty matter, you might search the infamous John, bc he's not hard to find but there weren't TONS of articles, & it was mentioned in more than one. I mean, details. The name meaning is a two second search faster than reading this. & As I'm possibly your distant cousin too, I thought why not tell ya.
Love your channel! I was wondering where your video intro music is from?
I've been looking for historical information on the triple horns of Odin, can you help me please.
Hello!! I'm getting ready to get the tattoo, though i 've been searching for a long time now, which is the original symbol? Ok, it's not a Viking symbol, but which is the first one? There are so many that have changes through the years. How do i know i won't tattoo something that it's not even the right one?
0:42 tht is my computers desk top background picture lol. I love it.
I remember seeing Björk's arm tattoo of that, many years ago and wondering, "woah, what's that?" Lol
New to the channel, but happen to have had a Vegvisir tattooed on my left arm as well.
Wow! So how many is this there first tattoo because it was definitely mine. Great video please keep it up!
As you say the Vegvisir representing the 9 realms is intriguing even if it cant be proven to have been looked at in that way in ancient times. Although I cant imagine that the thought would not have occurred to someone in those times! It seems almost too obvious. One thing I would point out is the placement of the realms on point can be found with studying where the realms are in the stories we have available. Niflheim would be to the far North, Muspelheim the far South, Jotunheim in the East, etc..... Just a thought but searching for the placement is a great study which brings a deeper understanding to many of the goings on of the Gods and the minds of proto Germanic folks. Hail to the Wanderer!
Great video jacob. Is their any other way to contact you to talk? Beside on Instagram. Dont have one . Keep up the good work bro
If I were to get the Vegvisir tattooed on my hand as my wayfinder, should the “pitchfork” looking symbol be at the 12 o’clock or 6 o’clock position? I’ve seen it both ways.
I’m thinking 12 o’clock since it would be me reading it, correct?
It's referred to as almost a wheel in that it can face different ways as we do. Before getting a tat we should always look up all we can (bc people have made wrong assumptions & it's not exactly wash-off-able!). And I don't know how accurate that is. It makes sense. But other pagan paths have wheel symbols they tend to draw one way or another but are understood to turn with the seasons or, like the spiral with life lessons. It may have been someone's assumption. Still, it seems possible bc it wouldn't just orient to us but to the world we're in. Just, since runes have an opposite meaning if they're upside down or backwards, asking someone is good, but if this is for manifesting & intentions, I'd say look it up in multiple sources also. Jacob interprets well. He's insightful. He's told us he's learning runes still, & while staves are akin to complex bind runes, they're also of the same purpose as sigils in effect. They're for guidance bit also protection & they work bc our intention is clear. So really, your own mind has to be sure as well. You could find a differing interpretation later. So that doesn't throw things off, if so, I'd say, take a little time & read multiple sources, but remember those are other people's perspective. It is yours that has the effect, to the extent that you feel it. So what's most important is what it means to you, symbolizes to you, how that orientation of it feels to you. You could draw it & try it out, on your skin. It's been awhile since you wrote that, perhaps you already found your answer & someone else needs to trust their own spirit & finds this. I think we're here to support each other & your comment might catch their eye, as it's a very sensible thought. Anyway, may your path be right for who you are. Skal.
Since I had a closer look at your compass mine is mostly Vegvisir runic compass with the ruins within the first ring or second ring which I can't recall though but I do feel like was part of me as well even though I do take in some Norse and even today, I always feel that I was a pull and a calling even though I take more the dragon pagan but still enjoy the Norse vibe. Not going to like every time i feel awakening mostly what i call it of Nordic or Norse music just felt a good calling and part of my path that I walk. Wanted to share this
I love knowing thanks!
Our people existed before and to this day - just as norse in our blood, just not associated with the most famous or infamous age of our ancestors... but the symbol is still that our ancestors!
It's such a cool looking symbol! I made a rune cloth with the vegvisir on it. Honestly it has made my rune readings way more accurate, especially when using the perspective of the nine worlds ✨
Maybe one day I will get it as a tattoo as well..
I like to think the 9 points on the triangles of the vaulknut represent the 9 noble virtues
@jacob thank you for an interesting video. the wikipedia article has been upgraded slightly, some of the root words for vegvisir can be found on wikipedia, some do not exist on wikipedia but are explained on wiktionary. apart from the huld manuscript the vegvisir also appears in two other grimoires or galdrakver, one by olgeir geirsson which contains a sentence written partly in latin partly in runes meaning "Carry this sign with you and you will not get lost in storms or die of cold bad weather, and will easily find his way from the unknown." the other was written during the nineteenth century and contains a line meaning "To avoid getting lost: keep this sign under your left arm, its name is vegvisir and it will serve you if you believe in it ". Strangely enough the vegvisir may have actually come from England where star shaped symbols can be traced to the fifteenth century, and then travelled to Iceland. see Project Forlog: Origins of the vegvisir symbol, sagy.vikingove.cz/origins-of-the-vegvisir-symbol/
I wonder if you could use it for tarot card readings. The first lay out I used was just a three by three nine square pattern. If you put the compose in the middle maybe it could guide your readings. Just a theory but worth a try for any other Norse witches.
Pagans don't follow dogma, rigid thinking being actually quite unhealthy, & many of us come from ancestors of multiple cultures. Eclectic is a name for a path in which witchcraft incorporates what resonates with the person. People use this along with runes too but if tarot is what works for you & it helps you, who is anyone to decree you can't? Heathens tend not to be prissy & fussy, though the it's -not-proven-ancient-enough individuals have made an appearance here...
The rule of thumb is that if it's a secret or it belongs to a specific family, or tribe, or a culture that has seen misuse for commercialization that threatens a meaning, we don't do that, we don't do cultural appropriation of marginalized people. But Scandinavia is well & safe, & open to others using it. Go anywhere there & they'll be encouraging learning their traditions & selling the symbols for anyone's use, with an explanation of what it means or can help with, & they're comfortable sharing it. If it does make others uncomfortable, keep it private, or maybe learn from them if they have a serious reason & try rune casting.
It's not necessary to be Wiccan to think, who does this harm? They're not asking what else people believe when they share, explain or sell items made with it, they are inclusive about it. There are people following Ásatrú who got there by way of tarot, & other such things. Often first we find an alternative, then we find more, & eventually what's right for us personally & that means that in real life, people do gradually add things, change things & therefore combine things in seeking what fits. There might be someone it bothers... Idk. Does it steal from something guarded & held in secret by only certain people of a certain path? No. It's accepted as available to the mainstream, the public of many cultures. It's not ancient ancestral. It's more modern. The diehards on here question only it's authenticity, not the sharing of it. It's commonly used by followers of witchcraft not just Norse seiðr. That's where I first learned it existed, before meeting some practicing Heathenry, Odinism, Ásatrú, Norse paganism, multiple variations on the Old Ways.
I think it means, literally, safe travels home.
Much of my friends begin to study norse paganism for/by my vaegvisir (i have a necklace). Soo its works.
Thank you brother! Skal
Interesting video. What song is that in the end?
I enjoy these videos so much but can someone tell me what the intro music is called?
The intro music for this video is Odinn by Danheim
1:30 what kind of symboli is that on top of the texst i think ive seen it somewhere
It's his logo but it is based on the symbol for wyrd - fate or personal destiny. I can't link it here but you can search "wyrd meaning & symbol."
Do you have a website, FB, or Instagram group where I can get updates on any folk gatherings you're putting together.
instagram.com/thewisdomofodin?igshid=1sjmavmdxnum7
Don't know if he has any group for organizing but this is his Instagram
Hi! Could you explain the differences between Vegvisir and Veldismagn?
Veldismagn is for healing & protecting one's health. It can't magically remove an illness, only support a person's mind & spirit as their body is treated for an illness. It is very important that it is not relied upon by itself. It can give a feeling of relief while getting actual medical treatment. It is said to help ward off illnesses & that the positive attitude it can help with can help make the immune system stronger, as stress weakens the immune system. It's basically a cognitive tool, an aid, not a complete solution by itself. It predates much of medical knowledge, it aided herbalism bc herbalists & holistic medicine treat mind body and spirit as a whole whereas a doctor may focus on physical & leave us to find the rest ourselves so it's a support in that way. Magic or intentions or prayer or anything else spiritual in nature require us to take action. Norse gods don't do things for us while we sit & wait, they support us in our efforts, actions, & thoughts. Veldismagn supports thoughts, it doesn't do the actual practical actions, it keeps our mind right & our thoughts on living healthy when we're not sick, & on taking wise actions & resting as we should, too, if & when we are. My grandma taught me this, her grandma taught her, & I've since checked it with research. Sometimes attitude, hope, belief we can heal is half the battle - but it's only half!
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