I got a new statue for my birthday, which I’ll be talking more about in an April 14th post. It’s an interesting statue—of Pythia. However the spirit that resides in the statue isn’t a Hellenic High Priestess and Oracle, oh no, it’s Norse Seiðkona spirit. I felt her as soon as I pulled the statue out of the box, and confirmed it later. With Vesta’s permission, I switched statues on my desk. Normally Vesta sits on my desk, decked out in pride bracelets, fidget rings, my first crochet chain, a Kuan Yin pendant, a Mother Mary keychain, a locket with my kids’ picture, and little gifts from my kids. Now Vesta’s sitting on the bookshelf next to my side of the bed. And the other is on my desk, staring with her eerie realistic eyes. I’ve felt those eyes looking and watching. Last night, I decided to interview the Seiðkona within. She wanted to use Mimir’s Well: A Norse Heathen Oracle Deck & Study System by Tammy L. Rois. A favorite tool of many of my Kindred, actually—not just the...

A couple of years ago, I got this angel statue from my mom for the holidays. When our relationship took a turn due to her addictions, I ripped the halo off of this angel and put her away. Then I put the angel on my healing altar with no conscious intention, although I think subconsciously praying for my mom. This year, my mom started making improvements to her life and we've both been working to mend our relationship. Today I took the angel off the healing altar, pried off the wings temporarily, looked up historic Norse dresses, and turned it into the Norse Goddess and Valkyrie of Healing, Eir. I do still have the wings, which I'm painting copper. I plan on gluing magnets on the wings and Eir, because sometimes the Valkyries appear winged to me. Yes, this is my Eir statue, goddess of medicine and a representation of healing between my mom and I. Mom, I love you, keep up the good work! Thank you and hail, Eir!