Norse Magick—often called Seiðr (Seidr), Galdr, or Trolldom—comes from the ancient pre-Christian traditions of the Vikings and the Northern Germanic tribes. It is a path of deep trance, fate-weaving, ancestral communication, and elemental nature work.
This tradition is powerful, raw, and deeply connected to spirits, runes, and the primal forces of the cosmos.
🔮 Core Concepts of Norse Magick
1. Seiðr (Seidr) – Trance & Fate-Weaving
Seiðr is the shamanic side of Norse magick. It involves:
entering deep trance states
soul-travel (astral journeying)
communicating with spirits and ancestors
weaving or unweaving fate
prophecy and divination
Seiðr was practiced by the Völva (female seer)—a powerful witch who was honored and feared.
2. Galdr – Runes & Chants
Galdr is the magical art of chanting, singing, or vibrating sacred words and runes.
It is sound-based magick, used for:
protection
healing
cursing or banishing
blessing
empowerment
The runes are not just symbols—they are energetic portals.
🪵 3. Rune Magick
The Elder Futhark runes are the core of Norse magick.
They are used for:
spell carving
talisman creation
divination
energetic programming
spiritual guidance
Each rune contains its own consciousness and power.
Example:
Fehu – wealth, manifestation
Algiz – protection
Sowilo – victory, success
🌬️ 4. Spirit Work & Nature Magick
Norse witches work with:
land spirits (Landvættir)
house spirits (Husvættir)
nature beings (elves, dwarves)
ancestors
animal spirits (Wolf, Raven, Bear)
elemental forces (Wind, Ice, Fire)
Nature is considered alive and conscious.
⚡ 5. Working With Norse Deities
Norse magick includes devotional and magical connections with:
Odin – wisdom, runes, trance
Freyja – seidr, love, witchcraft
Thor – protection, strength
Loki – transformation, chaos magick
Tyr – justice, courage
Hel – underworld, shadow work
These gods guide magical working but do not control the practitioner.
🪶 6. Shamanic Journeying & Ecstatic Trance
Seiðr rituals involve:
drumming
chanting
visionary trance
journeying to other realms
healing through soul retrieval
This is very similar to Siberian and Mongolian shamanism.
💀 7. Death, Shadow & Underworld Work
Norse magick embraces the dark mysteries:
underworld journeys (Helheim)
ancestor magick
banishing harmful spirits
shadow self-integration
Dark does not mean negative—it means “hidden knowledge”.
✨ Types of Norse Magick Practices
• Trolldom
Rural Scandinavian folk magick—charms, healing, protection spells, curse-breaking.
• Bind Runes
Combining runes for spellwork and talisman creation.
• Fetch & Fylgja Work
Animal spirit guardian practices.
• Weather Magick
Calling winds, calming storms, influencing natural forces.
• Amulet Magick
Carving runes on wood, bone, or metal for protection & power.
🛡️ What Norse Magick Is Known For
Norse magick is powerful for:
protection
justice
victory
ancestral healing
manifestation
love & sexuality (Freyja’s domain)
personal empowerment
breaking curses
controlling fate
It is a path of strength, discipline, and deep spiritual awakening.
