Hail Skadi, Winter Hunter, Lady of the cold and snow. As you bring the bitter winds and frigid air, I honor you with offerings and praise.
Hail to the winter! Hail to the snow! Hail to Skadi!
Lit Tue January 25, 2022Thank you Skadi, for...
Thank you Skadi, for being the Matron of my kindred
For lighting our hearts amidst the cold days
and for being the inspiration of the men who serve you
Hail Skadi!!
Lit Sat January 22, 2022Hail Skadi!
Hail Skadi!
Hail, Huntress of the snow and ice!
Hail, wife of Njord the sea-god
Who would not compromise with anyone,
Nor live on the shore near the sea-birds
Rather than your beloved snowy mountains.
We who struggle between the tracks
Left by Your winter sleigh,
We whose bloody marks You track,
Skillful in your cold eye,
We hail you, Mistress of Survival!
Etin-bride of winter, Your cloak
Spreads white over the fields,
The icy wind Your breath,
White wolf in the snow,
Lady of the crisp clean starry sky
Over the frozen tundra
Teach us of the narrow edge between
Living and dying, and of that struggle,
And the cold, naked truth that it reveals.
Catch us naked in the snow, Lady,
We shall bare our throats to your wisdom
And count ourselves lucky.
As early sign of Spring are showing for the first time in my life I am sad to see your hold go!
Imagine that!We have walked together and you have given me many tools to preserve. Thank you.
Lit Sat January 15, 2022Hail Skadi!
Hail, Huntress of the snow and ice!
Hail, wife of Njord the
sea-god.
Who would not compromise
with anyone,
Nor live on the shore near the sea-birds
Rather than your beloved
snowy mountains.
We who struggle between
the tracks.
Left by Your winter
sleigh,
We whose bloody marks You track,
Skillful in your cold eye,
We hail you, Mistress of Survival!
Etin-bride of winter, Your
cloak
Spreads white over the
fields,
The icy wind Your breath,
White wolf in the snow,
Lady of the crisp clean
starry sky.
Over the frozen tundra
Teach us of the narrow
edge between
Living and dying, and of
that struggle,
And the cold, naked truth
that it reveals.
Catch us naked in the snow, Lady,
We shall bare our throats
to your wisdom
And count ourselves lucky.
I realize now I have run
from you because I did not understand you or your gifts.
I am glad we finally are at peace!
I am so grateful for your reminder that rest, taking stock of where I am and rejuvination every winter. and to build endurance for rough times! Thank You!
Lit Mon January 10, 2022Thank you Skadi, for...
Thank you Skadi, for showing thy messenger to the open eye.
Lit Thu January 06, 2022Thank you Skadi, for...
Thank you Skadi, for knowledge, understanding, and protection during the winter months.
Lit Sun January 02, 2022Thank you Skadi, for...
Thank you Skadi, for this knowledge and Your protection in the bitterest winter.
Lit Sat January 01, 2022Skadi, please help...
Hail Skadi! Fill me with peace, and watch over my home, as we face our first winter storm on this New Year’s Day.
Lit Mon December 20, 2021Thank you Skadi, for...
Thank you Skadi, for the snow and your presence today and for joining me just as I lit my morning candle. Letting me know you are here with me.
Lit Sat December 18, 2021Thank you Skadi, for...
Hail Skadi!
Hail, Huntress of the snow and ice!
Hail, wife of Njord the sea-god
Who would not compromise with anyone,
Nor live on the shore near the sea-birds
Rather than your beloved snowy mountains.
I who struggle between the tracks
Left by Your winter sleigh,
I whose bloody marks You track,
Skillful in your cold eye,
I hail you, Mistress of Survival!
Etin-bride of winter, Your cloak
Spreads white over the fields,
The icy wind Your breath,
White wolf in the snow,
Lady of the crisp clean starry sky
Over the frozen tundra
Teach me of the narrow edge between
Living and dying, and of that struggle,
And the cold, naked truth that it reveals.
Catch me naked in the snow, Lady,
I will bare my throats to your wisdom
And count myself lucky.
Thank You for our first blanket of snow! The reflection of light on the snow brings me respite. When you lay a blanket of snow upon the ground... I am reminded even in the darkest of Winter thatSunna will return and you give me strength to preserve! hail Sunna!