Freya
(Freyja)
BY
BELLAJANA
Freya,
Norse goddess
of fertility and vegetation, drove a chariot
drawn by two cats and wore a cloak of feathers called a Valhamr.
But her
most treasured possession was a beautiful necklace that was called
Brisingamen.
It was crafted by four dwarf brothers (the Brisings) with whom she had
prostituted
herself to in order to obtain it. Freya also had the ability to change
her
shape which she did frequently as a falcon soaring the skies or as a
she-goat
roaming the earth.
Freya,
the twin sister
of Frey and the daughter of Njord and Skadi, was one of the most
beautiful
goddesses as well as being very well known. She aided women during
childbirth
and with their marriages and kings sought her as she often led the
Valkyries,
servants of Odin, to battlefields to select the slain heroes who would
be allowed
to enter
Origin-Nordic (Icelandic) or Germanic Fertility and Vegetation Goddess.
Goddess Freya’s Honor Ritual
(celebrated every Friday 13th)
The altar should be adorned with amber and feathers to honor the
Goddess Freya.
Light candles (use either red, black, white, green or silver)
Purify self and space with sage smudge. Then bless and dedicate with
rose water and pentacle over third eye chakra.
Cast circle & call in Elements.
Invoke Goddess-
“Goddess Freya, in the Circle of your Moon do we now hail thee.
As Gullveig thou wert gashed by god-spears.
Beautiful one, thrice burned and thrice reborn.
From the deepest night may thy knowledge be awaken.
We give honor to your teachings.
Heide, Heide, Crone of the shadow.
Wisest of women, teacher of witchcraft.
Beloved Hag from the heath come hither.
Volva, veild One, Visions granting.
In the depths of our being Thou art waiting.
Awaken, awaken and hear our praise.
In your honor this Circle is cast.”
Body of Ritual
“I am the deep wisdom that waits in the
darkness. The
secrets of the shadow of all you have forgotten and all that men
suppress and
shroud from the light of day. The secrets of the womb and the tomb are
mine, I
am the hidden place within your souls, where no man can see.
As I was the Night before your beginnings, I
am the
Light that will shine for you at the end. I wait as a seed within the
Earth, as
an egg within the womb, as the Spirit within the body. I am the matrix
of all
your magick. To work your way upon the world, you must work with me. I
am all
that is, that has been, and that will be.”
<eyes closed>
“”Tonight I honor the child of the past. She
dwells
deep within your shadows, forgotten yet always waiting. Know her joy,
know her
sorrow. “
< open eyes
and remember, honor and meditate on the child of the past>
<eyes closed>
“Tonight I honor the woman of today. See her
trails
and dreams. Know her shadows and fears. Let the crop of self be
analyzed in
truth and clarity.”
<open eyes
and honor & meditate on owning the truth of your choices>
<eyes closed>
“Tonight I honor the Priestess of tomorrow.
Tonight I
embrace the Goddess of self and the truth of my power. There is no
shadow that
is not self created. Though I can not go back and create a new
beginning, I can
start from now and create a new ending.”
<See yourself free from the
Earthly
realm. Free from all that keeps your soul heavy. In your minds eye see
yourself
standing on the cliffs of a mountain, the wind is blowing your hair and
the
heavens are aglow in stars. You are a Goddess, ruler of your own
kingdom, free
in your choices and desires. Feel the beautiful falcon cloak that rests
upon
your shoulders. Golden amber filled with the wisdom of the ages drips
from
around your neck and rests upon your breast. Gathered at your waist is
a pouch
filled with all you have treasured, kept throughout your life. In your
left
hand, a dagger. Your hands gripped tightly around the hilt ready to
defend
against any and all that would cause you harm. Feel the healing energy
flowing
through your body as you look out onto the world. Feel every cell of
your body
strong and alive. This is your life, owed to no one. Your path is
clear, your
destiny your own. See clearly for thou art Goddess, awaken and
remember>
CHANT
I have the
power to create my freedom.
I have the
courage, I am the healer.
Like the
sun I shall rise.
I have the
courage, I am the healer.
Like the
moon I shall rise.
I am alive
as the Earth is alive.
I have the
power to create my freedom.
I have the
courage, I am the healer.
Like the
sun I shall rise.
I have the
courage, I am the healer.
Like the
moon I shall rise.”
Celebration of Circle
“Blessed
Be this Cake and Wine,
the Body
and Blood of the Mother.
May I
never hunger <partake of cake> Blessed Be.
May I
never thirst <partake of wine> Blessed Be.
“Gracious Goddess as I close my circle, I ask that my
path always be in your light”
Edible Original Art
The meal I choose to honor Freya and
share with her
consisted of:
~Grilled
& Seasoned Flank Steak
~Colcannon
~Hallowed
Stuffed Mushrooms
~Honey
Cakes with Nutmeg Clover Honey
~Pinot
Grigio
Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses by Michael Jordan
Gods and Goddesses: A Treasure of Deities and Tales
from World Mythology by Elizabeth Hallam
Illustrated Dictionary of Mythology: Heroes, heroines,
gods, and goddesses from around the world by Philip Wilkinson
http://www.moggies.co.uk/html/freya.html
http://www.goddessgift.com/goddess-myths/goddess-freya.htm
Images from my own collection or Sacred Source (www.sacredsource.com)