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The purpose of this dissertation is 3 fold.
1) To inform readers of the time of our blots sacred to
Wotanists. 2) To explain the meaning of the blot.
3) We shall give a practical meditation to make the
meaning of the blot more personal. Whether you are leading the
blot or attending it in a folkish assembly, by empowering
yourself with knowledge you will elevate yourself above
spectator status and bring yourself to ecumenical communion
with our Holy powers. The learned Asatru or Odinist may ask
how we may call all our sacred rituals blots when the word
blot suggest shedding blood while a Sumbrel is a drinking
event. The answer is this. We as Gnostic Wotanists believe
that we are celebrating our Gods with the blood of our
ancestors which flow thru our veins. Wotanism is not meant to
be confusing or complicated. In the spirit of our friend and mentor
David Wodensson Lane, we demystify rather than mystify.
Remember the deep mysteries require personal
sacrifice.
Harold
Thorsson
Thor's Blot Jan
18
Also called Snow moon. On Thor's Blot we
find ourselves at the height of storm season. When the wild
forces of nature rage, Wotanists view an opposing force we
call the God Thor engaging these forces in combat. Our
ancestors thrived in conflict. Thor embodies the fierce
resolve of our forefathers. So his blots were performed with
great revelry and overindulgence.
Suggested
meditation: Our knowledge of our Gods and ancestors should
be a constant source of comfort and strength in the most
challenging or gloomy circumstances.
Vali's Blot
Feb 14
On this day we honor Vali, Avenger of
the Blood. Vali, Wotan's son, was born for the sole purpose of
vengeance. Our noble ancestors knew that no wrong deed should
go unpunished or it would be repeated and only righteous
revenge can cover our enemy's sins.
Suggested
meditation (unlike Valentine's day created by commercial
profiteers): It is a time to renew vows to those that have
wronged our forefathers and kinsfolk and to make pledges of
vengeance against those who would denigrate or distort our
sacred religion.
Ostara Blot (spring Equinox
)Late March first Sunday after
Equinox
Wotanists see this as the day of
greatest harmony between male and female, the longest day and
longest night together. When Baldur and his Bride Nanna walk
in Midgard hand in hand, flowers emerge from the steps they
take. We envision a time for celebration of the coupling of
all our Gods and Goddesses as we also turn our thoughts toward
courtship and coupling on this earthly plane. Our ancestors
did this with eggs to symbolize the Sun and fertility and
rabbits to symbolize sexual virility. Although any lore
concerning the specific Goddess Ostara has been stolen from us
we may give honor this day to all the holy powers of human
fertility.
Suggested meditation: Let us turn our
hearts and minds toward the union of the opposite sex and
mortal love in its purest form expressed in the second set of
the 14 words, "Because the beauty of the White Aryan woman
must not perish from the earth."
Sigurd's Blot
April 19 (Summer Begins)
With this Blot we
recognize Sigurd the Volsung. The most significant event of
this mortal hero is the slaying of the dragon Fafnir and
acquisition the gold that he was guarding. This Blot
specifically marks his betrayal and murder by those he loved
and trusted most. This earthly event strongly parallels and
heralds the future heavenly event of
Midsummer.
Suggested meditation: Read the
Volsung Saga and ponder the significance of the enchanted
gold. What does this gold symbolize? Next ponder Sigurd as the
Archetypical betrayed hero.
Frigga's Blot May 24
Today we enter the carefree days of summer
under the protection of the Goddess Frigga. During this time
Wotanists remember that Frigga, wife of Wotan, had but one
begotten son Baldur, and she had at this time secured the
protection of him from all things in the cosmos except the
mistletoe. Our ancestors called on her as a shield and hedge
against all harm. We celebrate by playing sports, dancing or
swimming, climbing or other joyful activities invoking her for
our well being.
Suggested meditation: Put your
cares aside be immortal for just one day. Ponder the
protective forces of the universe that have allowed you to
survive during your journey on Midgard.
Midsummer
Blot June 21
This Blot is a reverence of
Midsummer as the longest day of the year and recognition of
the murder of Baldur through deception and betrayal. Wotanists
understand that each succeeding day shall wane ever shorter.
This a precursor to Ragnarok. However our ancestors regarded
this to be a day of joy. At this time they would build great
ships, sail great ships, raise barns, settle scores and
declare love. Wotanists know of the eternal return. Baldur
will emerge from Hel with his bride Nanna and they shall cover
the earth with floral beauty.
Suggested
meditation:This is not a day of study. It is a day of
great deeds. Live this day as if it is your last. Not with
melancholy, but with joy and abandon.
Haymoon
Blot also called founder's day July 4
With
this Blot we honor our spiritual leaders no longer with us on
Midgard who preserved our sacred religion. July 4 is always a
significant day for a blot because it aligns itself with the
mystic number of creation 74 . being the 7th month and 4th
day.
Suggested meditation: Understand the
numerology behind this day by reading David Wodensson Lane's
Hermetic Bible and think on the great sacrifices that our
founders endured to bring us the knowledge of our ancient
faith.
Frey's Blot Aug 23
This is
when Wotanists ponder and reflect upon the fruits of their
labor. The God Frey (see Gods of our blood) is the God of
fertility and has spent the warmest part of the year spreading
his seed and now stands ready to enjoy a bountiful harvest.
Golden grain will soon overflow its vessels. The rune Fehu
associated with wealth bespeaks of well deserved reward and
the rune Year encourages us that our toil has not been in
vain.
Suggested meditation: If you have worked
hard for something, rest on your laurels today and admire your
success. If not, admire the success off others who worked hard
this year.
Winter Finding Sept 22
This Blot is our celebration of the Autumn Equinox
and beginning of Winter. Wotan rules this feast as the reaper
of the harvest and reaper of our souls; the God of death. Our
ancestors only recognized 2 seasons Winter and Summer. At the
end of winter begins life, the start of Winter ends it.
Wotanists realize that our creator fashioned the cosmos with
the seed of life and he endowed it with a means for life to
end so it may begin anew. So with this blot we celebrate this
eternal cycle.
Suggested meditation: Ponder
the deep mysteries that exist beyond the mortal plane. Embrace
the destiny and balance brought to us by the reaper of the
harvest.
Winter nights. This Blot starts the 2nd
Saturday of Oct. and lasts 1 week.
This blot
acknowledges the Disir (which are female ancestral guardian
spirits) and Freyja, the Queen of the Dis. Our ancestors
believe that everyone is guarded by a female spirit of their
ancestors from their time of birth. Wotanists choose to honor
the Dis during winter nights and remember mother spirits to
help us through our times of trial.
Suggested
meditation: Each night light a candle in honor of Freyja
and the Disir. Remember the important role of the female as a
nurturing spirit.
Ullr's Blot Nov 27
Ullr's blot was practiced on this day to
commemorate Ullr taking the throne of Wotan as he goes
wandering. During this time agriculture is no longer a pursuit
and the wild forces of nature take control. This is a day to
celebrate the hunt and the bounty of the hunt. On this day our
ancestors would dedicate weapons, visit family and enjoy a
rather large feast.
Suggested meditation: There
is a time to toil in a controlled steady pace and then there
is a time to release wild unbridled frenzy. Call on Ullr for
power to catch whatever prey you pursue.
Yuletide
Blot Dec. 21
This day marks our winter
solstice, the longest night of the year and the sun growing
ever stronger as the days grow longer. This important event is
celebrated by nearly all cultures as the rebirth of the sun.
In Wotanism we are inspired by our sacred lore. In our lore
Baldur, the God of the rising sun and the morning star, is
betrayed with the use of mistletoe. He abides in Hel for a
season and then returns the mistletoe. Having made peace there
is again peace on Midgard. Gifts were exchanged between Wotan
and Baldur and the Aesir also upon his return. At this time
good will is prevalent amongst Kinsfolk.
Suggested
meditation: Many of our family may not understand Wotanism
but the importance of this day springs forth from our Aryan
soul. All who share our blood feel compelled to celebrate and
do this with joy and good will. Put up a Yule tree for it
represents the tree Yggdrasil. Put a wreath on your door for
it represents the ring of troth. When you give gifts you are
fulfilling the role of Wotan as wish master on whom Santa
Claus was based. Almost all traditions of this Holiday are
based on Wotanism.
Blot
Structure
To avoid the appearance of modern
Odinism or Asatru we give you this Blot structure for any
occasion as a means of keeping our traditions simple so anyone
can practice it in orderly fashion to avoid confusion. Both
the acting Godi and folk assembly should have a
copy.
Opening GODI calls Folk Assembly ( henceforth
FA ) to form a circle
GODI: Is the circle
complete ?
FA: Here Here !
GODI:
Well met! Let us begin with our most sacred 14
Words:
"We must secure the existence of our people
and a future for White children!"
FA:
(respond) "Because the beauty of the White Aryan woman
must not perish from the Earth!"
GODI
Outside circle starting North to East walking clockwise saying
"I give the blessings of Thor" as FA makes Sign Of The
Hammer.
GODI GIVES Oratory on the Meaning of the
Blot and provides a suggested meditation (the moment of
silence).
GODI Calls on God or Gods or other
Holy powers relative to Blot. GODI then raises cup and says,
"The holy blood of our Gods and Ancestors". He passes the cup
with blessed drink in it from North to east clockwise as each
FA drinks (separate cups may be provided).
GODI
invites FA to offer toast to Gods or ancestors or
person or event worthy of recognition. After toast is offered
the one giving the toast says "Hail!" The other Folk respond
with a hearty loud "Hail!"
GODI: "Is there one
present who wishes to make a pledge of
commitment?"
After the commitment is made GODI
says, "As the Gods witness today so will it be." (council
never to make a foolish vow or one that may not be kept in the
presence of a sacred assembly).
GODI: "Let us
end this assembly with our greatest words, "We must secure
the existence of our people and a future for White
children!"
FA: "Because the beauty of the White
Aryan woman must not perish from the Earth!"
(All
sing a sacred song or listen to one
optional)
GODI: "This Blot has ended the Gods be
with you."
Harold Thorsson Georg
Baldursson

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