As Northern Europeans we have experienced severe spiritual drought, one that was supposed to be watered and fullfilled by Christianity but has left us parched none the less. So in past generations we went searching, longing for the connection to purpose and fulfillment, spirituality and understanding and the ever important sense of belonging. (cont)

Morrigan by Lamorien
"......It is also true that women were the incitors of warriors, the authority in her husbands absence and the one whose council was sought concerning the welcoming or turning away of other tribes. The voice of a woman concerning a man's honor was respected and acted upon. Women were considered the keepers of the family honor....."

Raidho - ​is the cosmic law of right and archetypal order in the multiverse. This is expressed by such natural phenomena as the daily path of the sun and the cycles of nature and humanity. The R-rune is the mystery of divine law, manifest in both the multiverse and in humanity. Today the R-rune is a symbol of the "way back to right," through the conscious efforts of asatruarfolk to recover the essence of the primal order.

Painting by Robert Combs

photo Mary Reynolds 1st place entry in the prestigious 2002 Chelsea Garden Show.

Along dusty paths where trees darken the sky
Beings dart beyond our eye
The land gives voice through spirits song
In flowery fields they dance along

I am a warrior, a shieldmaiden, not because I wield an ax or sword (although I am pretty handy with an ax, hatchet, saw or knife) but because I protect and challenge anything that stands in the way of the health and welfare of my family and kin. Those traits are inherent in any female in nature.

The environment that we live in is full of toxins and harmful elements. Taking the time to care for your skin brings healing and if you are putting healthy natural ingredients on your living organism then your body (which absorbs these products) will benefit as well.