The Northern Feminine
By The Northern Feminine
Episode 1:18 Life Catch UP
Join Aayla and Thora as they catch up post disablot, talking about how they view honoring the disir and the feminine spirits and ancestors in their lives, what that means to them, and how it is part of their every day life. You will also hear a definite mom episode, as the littles make appearances and show everyone that children are meant to be seen AND heard!
Suggestions for a topic? Want to join us for a chat? Email us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com and let us hear from you!
Blessings to All
Aayla, Kaodin, and Thora
Episode 1:17
Welcome back to The Northern Feminine! In episode 17 we talk with Naomi of Mirkrida (Instagram) and founder of The School of Seidr. We chat all things seidr, the history, the practice, and the misconceptions of this form of magic in the Nordic/Germanic tradition. If you would like to follow Naomi, please visit her Patreon here!
As always, if you have comments, questions, or topics you would like us to cover, reach out to us on Instagram or email us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com. You can also support us on our Patreon HERE, where proceeds go to creating more content, and the flesh and bones of TNF housed at Sacred Grove.
Blessings,
Aayla, Thora, Kaodin
xo
Episode 1:16 Plant Chat with Sil
In episode 16, Sil from Silna Herba joins us to talk all things plants an magic. She is a wildcrafter and hedge rider living in the Netherlands, working and living closely with the energy of the forest. Please make sure to check out her website Silna Herba.
Episode 15 A Chat with the Craftsman Eiríkr Haf Úlffrson
We are SO excited to share with you this episode. We join together to talk all things Northern pagan with Eiríkr Haf Úlffrson, the creator behind Úlfsvaettr Craftsman. What a lively and enjoyable conversation it was, touching a variety of topics! We hope you enoy it as much as we did.
Make sure to check out his website and amazingly unique art at Úlfsvaettr Craftsman.
Episode 14: The Vaettir
Join Aayla and Kaoðin as they talk about the different vaettir in Nordic and Germanic mythology, how they connect with them, and the different stories within the sagas pertaining to more than just the landvaettir. You will also hear from a tiny special guest as well. As always reach out to us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com or direct message us on Instagram! Many blessings to you!
Episode 13: Chat with Mary, The Valkryie of Wyrd
Join us for episode 13, not 12 (lol) as Thòra and Aayla chat with special guest Mary.
"Hi I’m Mary, also known as @valkyrieofwyrd on IG and I run the little blog page on Substack called Gifted Threads. I was raised by a single, Catholic mom and my older brother. My mother was not very strict when it came to religion, just fearful of evil spirits. I remember being a bit of a pagan in early life where I befriended the wind and trees. I think it is natural to us." Listen to the episode and find out more about Mary's practice and experience on this journey we all find ourselves on!
For comments, questions, or topic suggestions, email us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com. Seriously, do it, we LOVE hearing from you!
Episode 12: Seasonal Shifts
Join Kaoðin and Thòra as they discuss how the change of the seasons affect them, their families, and their practices. Unfortunately Aayla was unable to record for the episode, but don't you worry, she will be back for the next one! As always, you can drop us a comment or suggestions for topics at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com, and we would love you to join us on Instagram at The Northern Feminine! Happy Autumn ya'll!
Something Fun? See below for a DIY Autumn/Samhain inspired loose incense!
- 2 parts Cinnamon
- 1 part ground cloves
- 1 part Dragon's Blood resin
- 1 part Hyssop
- 1 part Patchouli
- 2 parts Rosemary
- 1 part Sage
- A dash of sea salt
Episode 1:11 Tool Talk
Join Aayla, Thòra, and Kaoðin as they discuss the tools they find themselves naturally drawn towards in their practices, how they utilize them, and how they find them. Photos will be uploaded to our website of the items we discuss for our listeners! You will also hear from some surprise guests!
As always you can contact us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com with questions and feedback! We greatly encourage audience participation and requests! Follow us on Instagram at The Northern Feminine!
Episode 1:10 Book Talk
In this episode Aayla, Thòra, and Kaoðin have some fun with their top three picks of must read books in the non-fiction genre. This was a hard one, as we all three tend to be book nerds, so it took a bit to narrow it down. Future episodes will definitely revolve around books, as this is probably one of the most requested pieces of information new pagans ask: "What book should I read?", and our answer? ALL THE BOOKS! So grab your favorite beverage, cozy in, and listen along as we chat up about our favorite things! If you stick it out to then end there is a surprise for you listeners too!
Related Links:
Archaology article on Birka Woman grave
https://web.archive.org/web/20170908191627/http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/09/2017/viking-warrior-from-birka-grave-confirmed-as-female
Episode 9 Meditation & Journeying
Welcome back to The Northern Feminine! In episode 9 we talk about our personal experiences with meditation and journeying, and how we tweak them to fit our practices and lifestyles.
This Episodes Tea Recipe:
Meditation Tea
2 tsp green tea
1 tsp rose buds
1 tsp peppermint
1 tsp skullcap
Steep 5-6 minutes; also good for past life visions
Reach out to us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com with feedback and topic requests!
Episode 1:8 Connecting with the Ancestors
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of The Northern Feminine. In episode eight, Kaoðin and Aayla discuss connecting with our ancestors, and all that might entail. Some segments are sensitive, so be prepared to find and discover things that may go against what you had hoped or thought you knew. We are recording this before solstice and Midsummer, and while it won't be out prior because Aayla is going off grid for two days, all of us at The Northern Feminine we hope that your solstice and midsummer is full of bright blessings. With that, let's dive in!
Episode 7: Sacred Living
Episode 1:5 Living In Natural Rhythms
Greetings, and welcome! In episode 5 we discuss living within the natural rhythms of nature, what this means to us, and how it fit within the pagan lifestyle and world view. We hope you enjoy, and as always, please feel free to give feedback or ask questions by emailing us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com
Resources Mentioned:
Farmers Almanac
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/calendar/gardening
Eating Seasonally
http://www.ecolife.com/health-food/eating-local/seasonal-food-guide.html
Episode 1:4 Natural Living PT 2
Here we are for part two of our Natural Living topic, and I'm sure there will be more in the future as well. Kaodin, Thora, and Aayla discuss a variety of topics now bringing the natural living concept inside the home, touching on home made products, bartering & trade, and honoring the landvaetter.
Please reach out to us with questions and comments, as we would love to hear from you! You can email us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com
For information on the youtube channels and websites mentioned, see the following links:
Lovin Off the Land
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtGA6FAoAOMDl3u9ehxwDsA
The Wim Hof Method:
https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
Episode 1:4 Natural Living & A Pagan Lifestyle PT 1
Episode 4 Thora, Kaodin, and Aayla discuss living a more natural lifestyle, and how it ties into being pagan and a pagan lifestyle. We are breaking this episode into two parts as there is just so much that goes into living more sustainable, the common pitfalls and overwhelming feelings that making these changes make, as well as the pagan aspect of caring for our Divine Mother Earth.
Episode 1:3 Children & Rituals
In episode three we discuss how to include children in our practice and ritual, as well as experiences growing up that we had of children being involved in various events and childhood memories. True to our nature, a sidetracked tangent on racism is in this episode. These healthy and open discussions are imperative for healing as a culture and community, so I've (Aayla) decided to leave it in the episode.
Feel free to email us at thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you! You can also connect with us on Instagram and Facebook at The Northern Feminine.
As mentioned in the episode, here are a few book recommendations to dig deeper into the ideas of culture and pagan parenting! Please consider using Thriftbooks, or going directly to the publishing house to purchase books instead of Amazon.
Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson
Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions by Ann Hill
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, and Michael Chabon
Episode 1:2 Pagan Parenting
Welcome to episode two! Thora joins us in a discussion on pagan parenting and how we grew up to find our paths.
Book Referenced: Silver Ravenwolf
https://silverravenwolf.info/
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The Northern Feminine Episode 1: Introduction
Songs by Rúnahild, John Lunn, and Eiv
Creators: Kaoðin, Aayla, and Thóra
IG: The Northern Feminine
Website: thenorthernfeminine.wordpress.com
Email Us: thenorthernfeminine@gmail.com