#freyja deity

[undeadmagick]

i find it fascinating how my perception of the gods have changed once i met them. both in looks and personality.

Freyja, related to beauty, love and lust, i believed would look young and very feminine. Yet, when presented with her, she was a gorgeous, mature woman with lines at her eyes and a towering figure. The realization that a goddess I acknowledge as being so gorgeous had wrinkles and strong facial features made me reconsider my own perceived “flaws” and standards of beauty. She was beautiful in her strength and wisdom and yet also in her divinity and confidence. I had forgotten a woman of extreme beauty was also a goddess of war. And in both being true, I found her to be the most powerful woman I know.

Seeing Hades, I believed he would be fearsome and cold. Yet, when I looked into his eyes, there was warmth. He had an appearance of a man in his 40s with long hair, the color of the night, and he had no resentment or even disdain. Only softness. I didn’t fear him nor did he try to have me do so. He was safe as he led me through the courtyard where we met. Where I thought he would be an imposing and cold-hearted figure, I found someone with such patience like a father-figure would have.

Apollo, whom I thought would be bubbly and funny from how I’ve seen others described him was indescribably elegant. He carried himself well. He was kind and patient. Where I thought I would find youthful naivety, I found charm and elegance. And he only asked to help me in my healing. Even when I thought I did not need him, he waited patiently until I could hear him properly. And no matter how long it took, he was still welcoming with a smile.

I truly believe everyone should have the opportunity of meeting their deities and finding how they appear to them. What they show themselves as is what you may need. I find it fascinating to see how others see them :) They love us very much.

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[starsthewitch]

had already sent this to a mutual of mine but i thought this might be helpful for anyone else who may need it

it’s a tarot spread on how to know what deities are trying to reach out with you and why, works like a charm i swear

have a good night everyone!

-star <3

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[sunnyjuni]

I can't stop giggling.

I found this on pinterest and immediately the image of Freyja chasing Loki cuz he stole her cloak came to mind😂

#lokean #loki devotee #norse paganism #paganism #pagan #loki deity #freyja #freyja deity

[chaos-bites]

💐 Subtle Freyja Worship 💕

Honor passed ancestors/loved ones; learn about your family history

Keep a self-care/self-love journal

Show yourself the same kindness you give to others

Have a candle that reminds you of her (no altar needed)

Keep a picture of her in your wallet

Wear jewelry that reminds you of her

Wear perfumes/colognes that remind you of her

Have a stuffed animal boar, cat, or falcon/bird of prey

Practice standing up for yourself and others; stand up for what you believe in

Have imagery of love, wings, or cats around

If you have a cat (or any pet), play with them

Assert your personal boundaries; learn what your boundaries are

Volunteer at an animal shelter, especially a cat shelter

Drink herbal tea, and add honey to it; drink something comforting

Feed neighborhood cats or birds (or dogs)

Support women's rights or SA survivor organizations

Practice discreet witchcraft or learn non-obvious divination methods (cartomancy, pyromancy, carromancy, etc.)

Express yourself in little ways, if you can't be open; a bracelet to represent your gender, pride flag colored shoelaces, etc.

Take a self-care/self-love bath, especially with flower petals (ensure they're safe first!!!)

Buy a bouquet of flowers, for yourself or a loved one

If you have a partner, do something nice or romantic for them; a date somewhere they like, surprise gifts, spending time with them, etc.

Give compliments to strangers; give compliments to yourself

Practice self-acceptance

Make a list of positive traits you have as well as points of pride

Take a hike/walk out in nature

Try to see the beauty in the world around you; notice the beauty in the little things

Spend time with your loved ones

Cook a good meal for yourself or loved ones

Take care of yourself physically and emotionally

Start a skin/body care routine

Start a flower garden; tend to plants

Eat your favorite candy

Be gentle with yourself when you're having a difficult time

Meditate to the sounds of nature or flowing water; be comfortable with your own presence

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May add more later on! This is my list of discreet ways to worship Freyja. Take care, everyone, and I hope this helps! 🩷

Link to my Subtle Worship Master list

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[ihavetoomanyfandomstobesane]

Freyja literally translates to Lady but that will not stop me from calling her Lady Freyja bc it sounds more proper to me

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[samwisethewitch]

15 Days of Freyja Devotion

Day 5: Names & Epithets Kennings

Freyja isn't actually a name. It means "Lady," and was used as a title just like lady is used today. It has the same root as the modern German Frau (roughly the equivalent to "Mrs."). We don't actually know Freyja's true name, which is just another layer to her mystery.

Some of the other names used for Freyja are:

Gef ("The Giver"). This is one of the titles I use most often when praying to Freyja, as I personally experience her as a very generous goddess who loves to shower her followers with abundance.

Mardöll (meaning unclear, possibly "Sea Brightener," definitely related to the sea). This name is so fascinating to me, because it seems to refer to some sort of oceanic aspect of Freyja that has not survived in mythology and folklore. As Njordr's daughter, it makes sense that she is associated with the sea.

Skjálf ("Shaker"). This one is intriguing, and I personally relate it to Freyja's role as an agitator and someone who "shakes things up." In several myths she incites armies to battle, and I'm reminded of those stories when I hear this name.

Sýr ("Sow") highlights Freyja's connection to pigs.

Thröng/Thrungva ("throng" -- referring to a throng of soldiers, maybe?)

Valfreyja (literally "Lady of the Slain"). Another of my favorite of her names. I use this title especially when working with Freyja in her aspect as Queen of the Valkyries.

Vanadís ("Dís [woman or female ancestor] of the Vanir"). I use this one pretty frequently. I see this title as highlighting Freyja's importance among the Vanir.

In the Poetic Edda, Freyja is also sometimes referred to by her relationship to other gods, such as "sister of Freyr" or "wife of Odr."

She is also referred to as the "Mother of Hnoss," but Hnoss is an obscure figure who is only mentioned in one or two places and may be a metaphor for wealth rather than an actual goddess. ("Hnoss" literally means "treasure.") I perfer to read "Mother of Hnoss" as "Mother of Riches" or "Mother of Treasures."

I also personally sometimes refer to Freyja as the "Golden One" or "Golden Lady," although this is not historical. As I've mentioned, gold is a kenning used for all the gods but especially for Freyja, and gold is called "Freyja's tears." To me, Freyja the Golden One is the source of material wealth and abundance, and I may use this title when asking her to help me with my finances.

#15 days of freyja devotion #15 days of deity devotion #freyja #freyja goddess #freyja deity #norse heathenry #inclusive heathenry #heathenry #heathen #norse paganism #norse pagan #pagan #paganism #deity work #mine

[chaotic-heathen]

Freyja's Altar

My cat is a menace so I had to do some tidying up, and I really like how it turned out

#witchblr #continental heathenry #freyja #deity worship #freyja deity #heathenry #polytheist #germanic polytheism #norse polytheism #pagan witch

[cauldronsandcoffins]

Looking for active witchblrs to follow! 🔮

Please like or reblog if you post any of the following:

General witch content

Tarot

Spells

Kitchen witch content

Deity work (with an emphasis on Norse deities)

Freyja devotees

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[personalpagan]

Evoking Freyja

"Lady Freyja, Vanadis, Valkyrie

Upon the Waxing Moon

I pray you come to me.

Evoking the power of the War Queen

Pretty Lady of Amber

Show me what I have not yet seen."

#freyja #goddesses #witchcraft #seidr #trying something new bear with me here #freyja deity #norse pagan #heathenry

[jackalopewitch]

Freyja, I invoke your name and ask for guidance.

ᛗ Mannaz- “Mankind”

—Humanity

—The Self

Reflection: How can I be a better person to those around me?

#jackalopewitch #Mannaz #runes #futhark runes #divination #freyja deity #witchblr #witchcraft #norse paganism #witch blog #norse witch #norse pagan

[thenordicwolfie]

Rosehips are not strictly an herb we see in Nordic texts, but they were available to the Nordic people, and they are wonderful. Rosehips are easy to spot and straightforward to gather, making them a fantastic herb for low-maintenance foragers. Rose hips are associated with the Goddess Freyja, and I will sometimes put them on my altar with my other offerings.

Rosehips also have many uses – the first that comes to mind being teas. In Sweden, there is a really lovely dish called Nyponsoppa, or Rosehip Soup. The rosehips are gathered after the first frost of fall, once they are ripe and red. Then they are dried out. The rosehips are boiled, blended, and strained, and the whole thing is thickened with starch. Then you add some sugar and throw in some little round cookies. It’s not hard to see the benefit of this treat in the late fall and early winter. Rosehips are notoriously high in vitamin C, which is great for cold and flu season.

#herbalism #norse heathen #norse paganism #norse #freyja #freyja deity #norse pagan witch #green witch

[undeadmagick]

collage wallpapers of my deities ♥️

ft. Lucifer, Hades, Freyja, Apollo, Jormungandr (in order)

free to use <3

#e offering #deity work #deity worship #paganism #hellenic pagan #norse paganism #pagan witch #pagan #heathenry #hellenic polytheism #hades worship #hades deity #lucifer deity #lucifer worship #freyja deity #freyja worship #apollo deity #apollo worship #norse jormungandr #jormungandr

[starsthewitch]

no one knows the pure sadness i feel when i go to spiritual shops and see jewelry based on the greek gods and not the norse ones

NORSE GODS DESERVE LOVE TOO

#norse #norse mythology #norse gods #norse freyja #mythology #greek mythology #witch #witchcraft #witches #freyja deity #deity work #deity #deity worship

[lockwood-metaphysical]

New: Freyja Prayer Beads

This is an updated version of the very first full set of prayer beads I’ve ever made. It’s also one of the few sets I’ve made in which all hardware contains sterling silver (sans jump-rings). They've been blessed by Freyja herself to promote splendor, beauty, prosperity, and divine intuition for the user.

You can find the link to the store in my pinned post!

#norse paganism #norse polytheism #asatru #freyja deity #forn sidr #pagan prayer beads

[ihavetoomanyfandomstobesane]

my sex-repulsed asexual ass has flavored lube and a chocolate-strawberry flavored condom on my freyja altar AND a pack of lube on aphrodite’s altar. there is no slut shaming in this household

#aphrodite #aphrodite deity #aphrodite worship #freyja #freyja deity #freyja worship #paganism #pagan witch #pagan #witchcraft #asexual #acespec #asexuality #aspec

[samwisethewitch]

15 Days of Freyja Devotion

Day 3: Symbols and Attributes

Some of Freyja's Symbols are:

Cats. She is said to ride in a chariot pulled by cats, but these wouldn't have been domesticated housecats. To Freyja's earliest worshipers, cats were wild animals and fierce predators that could pose a serious threat. However, many modern worshipers associate Freyja with housecats as well -- myself included.

Boar. Both Freyja and her brother Freyr are associated with boar. Freyja rides a boar named Hildisvini ("battle swine"). Freyja may be associated with pigs more generally, since one of her names is Syr, "sow."

Falcons. Freyja has a cloak made of falcon feathers that gives the one wearing it the ability to change shape and fly. I personally associate Freyja with falcons and hawks.

Gold. "Gold" is used to describe the Aesir and the things associated with them in the Poetic Edda, but Freyja especially is associated with gold. Gold is sometimes called "Freyja's tears" as a kenning.

Amber is also associated with Freyja, possibly because of a shared connection to the ocean (amber sometimes washes up on the shore in Scandinavia).

The distaff and other spinning tools are associated with Freyja and with the goddess Frigg. Spinning was a very important part of Norse womanhood, and on one level, the distaff probably just shows that Freyja is a goddess of women. On the other hand, there seems to be some sort of connection between spinning and magic in Norse culture, so this may also represent Freyja as a goddess of magic.

The seidr staff is also associated with Freyja. Seidr staves weren't literally distaves, but they did look similar and some scholars argue that seidr staves were intentionally made to resemble spinning staves. Whatever the case, both types of staff are associated with Freyja.

Apples are associated with Freyja, and in Swedish folk practices people left some ripe apples in the trees as an offering to her.

Maidenhair, Adiantum capillus-veneris, was called "Freyja's Hair" in Iceland.

Common milkwort, Polygala vulgaris, was originally also called "Freyja's Hair" in Scandinavia but was renamed after the Virgin Mary during the Conversion period.

Orchids were also associated with Freyja before the conversion. While this was specifically a Northern European species of orchid, I personally associate all orchid flowers with her.

Rye is connected to Freyja in Sweden, where Freyja is said to oversee the ripening of rye.

Sheet lightning is said to be a symbol of Freyja's rage in Sweden.

The constellation we call Orion's Belt was called "Freyja's Distaff" or "Frigg's Distaff" in Sweden.

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