Welcome!  This is the personal website of Sigrún Hildiwulf Freyskona, Vanatru writer and artist.

I created this site in January of 2008.  In writings that I'd previously shared with people, I got a lot of praise, and Frey strongly suggested I build a website of publicly accessible writings "so people know they're not alone".  I have gotten consistently positive feedback and I realize this is sorely needed.  While the writings here mainly deal with my own personal experiences and practice, I believe it can apply to others, whether they take things in whole, or in part with modifications, or even strongly disagree with me, enough that it inspires them to write about what they believe, and why.

I am a devotee of Frey (since 2004) and His etin-bride Gerda (since Yule 2007).  In terms of the three tribes or pantheons of the Northern Tradition, I am Vanic-focused, in contrast with those who are Aesir-focused (not necessarily Asatru) or those who are Jotun-focused/Rokkrtru.  While I do, in fact, have alliances with some of the more "controversial" Jotnar as well as some of the more "acceptable" Aesir, and I give these Beings occasional honor, I am still working within a Vanic framework which is more what I have termed "Low Church/Low Magick" practices, that is, folk magick and simplistic ritual.  As a votary of the Vanir, and Frey and Gerda specifically, my words will be colored by my devotion to this tribe of the Northern Gods, and the Vanir are the biggest influence on the way I conduct my spiritual and mundane affairs.

The writings here are mostly about the Gods and wights, and our interactions with Them.  There are a few rants, but I feel that it's important to focus on the positive -- what we can do about our spiritualities -- rather than dwelling on the negative.  I mention some of the negatives because they're there, and to turn a blind eye does no one a favor.

I firmly believe that there is a middle way between "fluffy bunny white light" that denies the reality of nature and the hardships it can bring, and the "more hardcore than thou" mode of thinking that feels suffering for one's belief makes a person "real".  In my point of view, both sorrow and joy contribute to personal growth, and rather than trying to dominate ("power-over"), conform ("power-under"), or escape ("no-power"), one should find one's own niche in life and the greater scheme of things.  I have survived many difficult times in life, yet I feel a positive spirituality connecting with the Vanir, the Gods of the World, has helped me rebuild my life, and connecting with some aspect of the Divine can offer hope to those who are seeking.  It is my desire that the information presented on this website may help in that area, somehow.

DISCLAIMER: Much of this site is based on personal gnosis.  Please be advised this site also contains strong opinions and some ADULT CONTENT.


Illustration: "Venus Verticordia", Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

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