Episode 40 - Best Blot Practices
Dave and I dust off a recording of Dave's class on Blot practices that he gave at East Coast Thing 2009. The lecture centers around the concepts of working with your environment, general and specific tips on keeping the blot itself focused, and helping facilitate a more spiritual experience for your attendants.
We also unveil a special Yule gift to our listeners. But more more on that later in the month.
Sites for Lore mentioned:
The Lay of Hyndla - http://www.northvegr.org/lore/poetic2/015_01.php
Hakon the Good's Saga - http://www.northvegr.org/lore/heim/004_04.php
Raven Kindred North Blot Structure - http://www.ravennorth.org/html/blot.html
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Hey David,
I lost the e-mail with your address so…
What would you do if you had to work the next day after yule? Meaning I can’t stay up all night. My work will not let me ask off. I have only worked there for a couple of months.
Thank you both. Stephen
Stephen said this on December 7th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
awesome. great source for a more formal blot construction. ive been helping to do blots for about a year, but without all the ritual theatrics. that’s something i think can fill the void, you know? also being in an area devoid of a cohesive kindred makes it hard because i’m having to try and find as many old-timers as i can (two so far), and try and get more new people…
sean said this on December 7th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Stephen,
Then use the closest feasible weekend/time slot. Look, I believe that Sunna will return whether or not we “help”. The staying up is for our spirituality and connection to the Gods. That is the important point. The chronology is huge bonus but better you do something then nothing. Your new year would truly suck attempting to look for a new job. Just make sure that you let them know that next year you will be working Christmas but get Yule off.
Wes Thu Hal David Carron
Ravencast said this on December 9th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Great episode! Mostly wellknown material, but still nice to get it repeated and get some fresh eyes and words og the thoughts and ideas behind blots. Thanks!
Silje, the norwegian frm IASC said this on December 12th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
I have been listening my way through your podcasts; I love them and think you guys are great. In this podcast you say that you are moving to Maine! Freakin’ great. I am a native Mainer and live in the Belfast area. Let me know where you settled, I would love to meet you guys sometime. There are not too many Asatru in my area of the state and it is great to have more heathens here.
Leif Weaver said this on March 16th, 2010 at 10:28 pm