Step beyond the branches of Yggdrasil and into the cosmic web of Norse mythology. In this episode, we journey through the Nine Worlds, from the fiery chaos of Muspelheim to the frozen stillness of Niflheim, the human heart of Midgard, and the divine halls of Asgard.

We’ll explore how the Norse viewed the creation of the cosmos, how these realms reflect their understanding of balance, order, and chaos, and why these ancient stories still resonate today. You’ll also hear how this cosmology can inspire personal practice, from meditation and journey work to art, reflection, and spiritual exploration.

In this episode:

• The mythic origins of the Nine Worlds

• The cultural and historical roots of Norse cosmology

• Modern ways to work with the realms through meditation, lucid dreaming, and art

• What these ancient stories can teach us about balance, connection, and self-discovery

Whether you’re a seeker, a scholar, or simply curious about the world tree and its mysteries, this episode invites you to explore the threads that bind all things together.

Listen now and discover where your roots and branches reach within the Nine Worlds.

Sources:

Poetic and Prose Eddas

Youtube Channels of: Norse Magic and Beliefs, Arith Harger, and Ocean Keltoi

https://norse-mythology.org/cosmology/

Seidr and Galdr—two ancient arts that blur the line between the spiritual and the mystical. In this episode, we’ll explore how these practices were woven into Norse myth and daily life, and what they can teach us today about voice, will, and weaving fate.

Join us as we trace the stories of the völva, Odin’s quest for knowledge, and the songs that shaped the worlds. Stay to the end for a guided meditation that brings you to the roots of Yggdrasil, connecting you with the living rhythm of the cosmos.

Want to share your own Seidr or Galdr experiences, or be a guest on a future episode? Email podcast@theasatrucommunity.comLearn more at www.theasatrucommunity.com

Sources:

Norse Mythology for Smart People, also known as https://norse-mythology.org/concepts/seidr/

The Viking Answer Lady’s blog, Women and Magic in the Sagas Seidr and Spa https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/seidhr.shtml

Vikingr.org’s article Seidr: The Anicent Magic of the Norse World https://vikingr.org/magic-symbols/seidr?srsltid=AfmBOoozE2SV0iYLjBJelQs22Ac7W-hqoyfkfj_i9A69fLhgiVFc5OkT

Norse Magic and Belief’s Youtube Channel, https://youtu.be/s2CBZdOCTlM?si=FzKmg7w7jDUi61Ni

Jackson Crawford’s Youtube video titled, Seidr Magic and Gender https://youtu.be/LZFkPaoafBo?si=BSCIXLh6OxHLtAju

As the long nights begin to settle over the land, we enter Vetrnætr , Winter Nights, a time when the veil between worlds thins and the living honor their ancestors, the spirits of the land, and the deities who guide the changing seasons. In this episode, we explore how the Norse marked the turning of the year, the mythic forces tied to the coming cold, and the powerful themes of gratitude, protection, and endurance that carry us through the dark half of the year.

From ancient feasts and offerings to the Dísir and Landvættir to modern ways you can celebrate, whether in a city apartment or around a rural bonfire, this episode invites you to reconnect with the cyclical rhythm of death, rest, and renewal.

Topics include:

• Historical roots of Vetrnætr and its connection to ancestor veneration

• The Vanir and the spirits who bless and protect the land

• Modern and accessible ways to honor the season, solo or with a group

• Reflections on gratitude, protection, and endurance in the face of winter

Join us as we honor the past, protect the present, and prepare for the winter ahead.

Sources:

https://thepaganjourney.weebly.com/winternights.html

https://winternightsfestival.com/about-vetrnaetr/

https://thetroth.org/resource/winter-nights/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41m9TLzv-1M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CfWPI3s1h8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxX1SZVpCd0

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/598/598-h/598-h.htm