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April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

I Am Odin’s Granddaughter: How I Found The AllFather in My Family Tree

I am a granddaughter of Odin. I am descended from Odin. That might sound completely egotistical or nuts, but hear me out. I believe many people from European descent, particularly English, Scottish, and Scandinavian, descend from Viking, Norse, and Germanic royalty and therefore descend from the gods. At least, this is what our ancient ancestors

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

A History of Vikings: Where They Come From, Infamy and Our Ancestors

Vikings. Sea wolves. Danes. Hearing these words struck fear into the hearts of people across the British Isles, Ireland, and the coastline of continental Europe. Vikings were more than just raiding, pillaging barbarians. They were more than just pagan savages. To many of us, they were our seafaring ancestors who crossed treacherous waters and settled

April 9, 2024May 19, 2024

Witch Bloodline Names from Salem, England, Norway and More

If you’ve ever wondered if you descend from a line of witches, you could be right! Do you have a family tree you can access? If so, finding your witch ancestors will be easy. If not, what you’ll do is write down your family’s last names – your last name (which is typically your father’s),

August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

Disablot: Honoring Ancestral Goddesses, Valkyries, and Norns

To our ancient ancestors in Scandinavia, the earth was alive and teeming with spirits. There were spirits of the land, gods and goddesses in the sky, and ancestors all around us. Our primitive, powerful male ancestors were the Alfar who lived in the mounds. And our nurturing, yet sometimes vengeful female ancestors were the Disir.

March 25, 2021May 19, 2024

Divine Ancestors: Find Out If You Descend From a Celtic God or Goddess!

Do YOU descend from an ancient Celtic god or goddess? Compare your ancestors’ surnames (or your current name) to our database here and find out if your ancestor was divine! Backstory: recently I was doing research to find an ancestral god for someone and discovered that nearly every old Irish clan claims descent from a

March 22, 2021March 4, 2024

Fairy Bloodlines: Do You Descend from a Celtic Fairy Queen?

While researching a customer’s ancestral goddess, I came across something intriguing. There was an Irish sept, the Corcu Loigde, that claimed descent from a Fairy Queen named Cliodhna. It turns out, my Irish ancestors were part of the sept and I am able to claim fairy blood! What’s even more amazing is that MOST people

October 15, 2020March 4, 2024

Dumb Supper: How to Host a Sacred Ancestral Dinner for Samhain

Samhain is coming on the eve of October 31st. This night marks the “end of Summer” in the Celtic calendar, as well as the Witches’ New Year. Traditionally, our ancestors have the ability to visit and dine with us at a silent meal called the Dumb Supper. Learn the importance of and how to host

September 24, 2020March 3, 2024

Ancestor Altar: How to Create Sacred Space for Your Ancestors

If you’re beginning to develop a relationship with your ancestors, setting up an ancestor altar is essential. It gives you a place to connect on a regular basis. It serves as a reminder that your ancestors are present. Learn how to set up your ancestor altar here with our step-by-step process. And how to maintain

July 26, 2020March 4, 2024

Generational Curses: How to Stop A Generational Family Curse

Have you heard of generational curses? Are you worried your family might be affected by one? Here’s the full rundown on this type of “curse” and how to effectively stop a generational family curse in modern times. And yes, they are real. What Are Generational Curses? When I first heard the term generational curses, I

June 10, 2020March 3, 2024

Ancestral Animal Guardian Spirits: Guides in the Family Tree

Have you ever wondered if your family has a totem or animal guardian spirit? No matter your culture or heritage, every family bloodline has an animal or plant guardian spirit that watches over its descendants. Learn more about ancestral animal guardian spirits here. First, What is an Ancestral Animal Guardian Spirit? I wouldn’t say I

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I Am Odin’s Granddaughter: How I Found The AllFather in My Family Tree

A History of Vikings: Where They Come From, Infamy and Our Ancestors

Witch Bloodline Names from Salem, England, Norway and More

Disablot: Honoring Ancestral Goddesses, Valkyries, and Norns

Divine Ancestors: Find Out If You Descend From a Celtic God or Goddess!

Fairy Bloodlines: Do You Descend from a Celtic Fairy Queen?

Dumb Supper: How to Host a Sacred Ancestral Dinner for Samhain

Ancestor Altar: How to Create Sacred Space for Your Ancestors

Generational Curses: How to Stop A Generational Family Curse

Ancestral Animal Guardian Spirits: Guides in the Family Tree

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