Norse Goddess Magic

Alice Karlsdóttir has been involved in the Germanic Heathen revival for nearly 40 years, both as a student of Scandinavian and Northern European mythology and folklore and as a practicing Norse Pagan (Asatru). She is a Master in the Rune Gild, an initiatic organization for the teaching and research of runelore and runework, and has been a priestess in several kindreds. She has contributed articles to a number of publications, including Gnosis Magazine, as well as given workshops and presentations on runes, tranceworking, and ritual at various festivals. She lives in Houston, Texas.

“Norse Goddess Magic is a powerful, evocative, and above all practical book by a highly qualified author. Alice Karlsdóttir was involved in the Germanic religious revival in America from its earliest days, and her insights will be valuable for anyone desiring to experience the goddesses of the ancient and eternal North.”

• Acknowledgments Preface to the Second Edition: The Balance between Trance Knowledge and Lore Knowledge Preface to the First Edition: The Role of Tranceworking in the Heathen Community Part One Looking for a Goddess Discovering Mythology and Understanding Tranceworking 1 The Importance of Mythology 2 Exploring Norse Mythology 3 Defining Trance and Its Many Manifestations 4 How to Do Trancework 5 A Visit to Fensalir--An Example of Trancework 6 Challenges of Tranceworking Part Two Frigg and Her Women The Lore and Trance Methods for Finding the Goddesses 7 The Influence of the Queen of the Gods on Germanic Culture 8 Frigg--The Allmother and a Sample Goddess Ritual 9 Eir--The Doctor 10 Saga--The Storyteller 11 Gna--The Messenger 12 Gefjon--The Worker 13 Snotra--The Prudent One 14 Lofn--The Champion 15 Sjofn--The Peacemaker 16 Var--The Hearer of Oaths 17 Fulla--The Sister 18 Hlin--The Protector 19 Syn--The Guardian 20 Vor--The Wisewoman Afterword Appendix A. Mother Holle Appendix B. The Three Spinners Appendix C. Queen Olga Notes Glossary of Terms Glossary of Runes Bibliography Index