About Me
An eighteenth I know: which I ne'er shall tell to maiden or wife of man save alone to my sister, or haply to her who folds me fast in her arms; most safe are secrets known to but one-the songs are sung to an end.
- Havamal, Olive Bray translation
I'm a consecrated priestess and mortal wife of Odin, writer, spirit worker, and Witch. My Work centers around being a Door for Odin, bringing Asgard into closer alignment with Midgard, and weaving frith among the various races of the Gods--Aesir, Vanir, and Jotnar.
I'm the author of Water from the Well and Other Wyrd Tales of Odin (a free preview of which can be downloaded here) and Odhroerir: Nine Devotional Tales of Odin's Journeys, as well as a number of articles that have appeared in various periodicals (newWitch, Idunna, etc.). I am currently at work on two new book projects: Lords and Ladies of Ascension: Working with the Aesir, a guide to working with the Aesir in a non-Asatru context, and Sex with Gods: Sacred Marriage, Divine Passion, and Pagan Politics (with Sigrun Hildiwulf Freyskona), which explores the God-spouse phenomenon within modern Paganism and other traditions. (If you happen to be a God-spouse, please see this page to find out how you can contribute your own experiences and insights to the latter book, should you so choose.)
My involvement with Heathenry began in roughly 2002, although I've been investigating various flavors of Witchcraft, shamanism and magick since the age of 13 (roughly thirty years ago now). In 2006 I earned clergy status within a large Heathen organization before deciding to step down from said organization and resign myself to being a Professional Misfit. In early 2008 I finally acceded to the obvious and now serve Gunnlod (Odin's Etin-bride) as my personal patroness alongside Odin. As a result, I have pledged never to go where Gunnlod and Her kin are not welcome. This has greatly reduced my email traffic from Heathen mailing lists, as well as my chances of ever winning any popularity contests in the Heathen community.
Currently Gythia of Odhroerir Kindred, a motley collection of Heathen/Northern Trad misfits like myself, I am also soon to be dedicating to Chalice of Living Stars, the eighth coven in the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel. (Although be warned: if you call me Wiccatru I may be forced to borrow my husband's spear.)
A perfectionistic, introverted and rather prickly Virgo (with Cancer rising and Moon in Leo), I am a Reiki II practitioner, hold a B.A. in English Literature, and work full-time (in addition to my full-time duties as Odin's wife and priestess) at a fairly normal and boring but decent-paying job. I live in a Philadelphia row-house dubbed The Nunnery because it is inhabited by two God-spouses, myself and my soul-sister, who is a God-spouse of Poseidon and daughter of Odin. Also in residence are my teenaged daughter and a menagerie of pets. In addition to my writing, I also make jewelry (including prayer beads) and engage in various other craft projects (double meaning intended).
© 2008
wodandis@gmail.com
Illustration: Lilith by Dante Gabriel Rosetti