As the year turns and the hearth fire settles low, we pause to reflect.

In this special end-of-season episode of Fireside Frith, we close out Season One with honesty, gratitude, and intention. We look back on the themes that resonated most, the lessons learned from building a solo podcast rooted in Norse and Heathen worldviews, and the growth that comes from speaking, creating, and tending community with care.

This episode includes:

• A transparent look at why December was quiet and what it means to create sustainably
• A year-in-review, including listener favorites and reflections on what resonated most
• Personal insights on ritual writing, speaking with intention, and lived practice
• Gratitude for the growing Fireside Frith community
• A glimpse into what’s coming in Season Two — including deeper dives, new perspectives, and a new closing segment

Season Two begins mid-January, and the fire is far from out.

Thank you for walking this path, sitting by the hearth, and helping this space grow.

Learn more, explore resources, and join the community at ⁠www.theasatrucommunity.com

In this episode of Fireside Frith, we plunge into one of the most haunting and enduring legends of the Northern world: The Wild Hunt. Appearing during the dark, wind-torn nights of winter, the Hunt is said to be led by gods, spectral warriors, ancestral spirits, or the restless dead, thundering across the sky to claim souls, bring omens, or reshape fate itself.

And stay until the end for a chilling teaser of next week’s episode!

Gather close, the wind is rising. And somewhere in the dark… the riders are moving.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Hunt https://norse-mythology.org/the-wild-hunt/ https://thewarriorlodge.com/blogs/news/the-wild-hunt?srsltid=AfmBOoorCnzED7t_9IkR__mCMIWCKt_EZTf4xYxolPoM7KwJYri4CLKe https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/huntsman.html https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-the-wild-hunt/ https://medievalhistory.info/the-wild-hunt-in-medieval-mythology/ https://www.quora.com/In-ancient-folk-European-mythology-what-is-the-Wild-Hunt https://www.germanicmythology.com/original/wildhunt.html

In this episode, we explore the ancient belief that words carry power. Real, spiritual, fate-shaping power. From the binding oaths of the sagas to the casual promises of modern life, we look at how our ancestors viewed speech as sacred, how far we’ve drifted from that worldview, and what it would look like to reclaim the weight of our words today.

Join us as we explore the themes of honor, intention, broken oaths, personal truth, and the spiritual consequences of our words.

Message me at podcast@theasatrucommunity.com

www.theasatrucommunity.com

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74JhshYgP2A&t=11s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVsEty1LWLI

https://www.vikingwarriorshirts.com/blogs/news/viking-oaths-the-power-of-oaths-sworn-by-norse-vikings#:~:text=The%20Norse%20societal%20values%20placed,of%20incurring%20the%20god's%20wrath.

https://norseimports.com/blogs/news/norse-oath-rings-viking-history#:~:text=The%20Significance%20of%20Oath%20Rings,inspire%20future%20studies%20in%20archeology.

Special guest host: David Bouse

In this Meet the Board episode, Fireside Frith’s usual host, Suzannah, takes the hot seat! Acting host David Bouse leads the conversation as Suzannah shares her path to Heathenry, her vision for education in The Asatru Community, and a look at the courses she’s designing for members. Learn what’s coming and what to expect as TAC continues to grow its resources for the community.

Join us for Part 2 Meet the Board conversation with The Asatru Community’s Treasurer. We dive into their goals from personal aspirations to hopes for the future of The Asatru Community.

www.theasatrucommunity.com

Spring is a time of renewal, fertility, and victory, celebrated in various ways across different pagan traditions. In this episode, we explore the histories, modern interpretations, and ways to observe Sigrblot, Ostara, Walpurgisnacht, and Beltane—whether you're celebrating solo or with a group. Join us as we uncover the rich traditions of these vibrant seasonal festivals!

Time Stamps:

1:01 Understanding Sigrblot: Meaning and Historical Context

4:09 Comparative Pagan Holidays: Ostara, Walpurgisnacht, and Beltane

11:12 Modern Interpretations of Ancient Holidays

15:55 Rituals vs. Capitalistic Celebrations: Finding Meaning

23:56 The Reason for Recreation

27:20 Common Practices

32:46 Solo Practice: Indoor Altars

36:09 Solo Practice: Outdoor Altars

44:04 Importance of Making this Content for Service Members

47:36 Group Celebrations and Observances

49:52 Organizing Modern Sigrblot Gatherings

53:30 Ritual Structure and Practices

57:43 Closing Thoughts

1:01:14 Outro

Credits:

Music by:

Hot_Dope

NotProd

SigmaMusicArt

Edited by Myself

Produced by The Asatru Community

Special Guest, Zach

The Asatru Community:

https://www.theasatrucommunity.com

Sources:

https://www.norsemyth.org/2014/04/sigurblot-what-is-victory.html

https://sacred-texts.com/neu/heim/02ynglga.htm

https://www.pagankids.org/post/sigrblot

https://www.aldsidu.com/post/the-wiccanization-of-asatru-ostara-vs-historical-pre-christian-sigurblot

https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-ostara-holi-and-purim/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Walpurgis-Night

https://www.iamexpat.de/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/walpurgisnacht-german-night-witches-explained

https://youtube.com/shorts/8T4lu1mcHCs?si=4ytohdLThJZ7HvvQ

https://youtu.be/bJ7sJGAV8n0?si=LobvbQETf-TBNbyF

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/the-origins-of-may-day-and-beltane/

https://beltane.org/a-detailed-history-of-beltane/

http://www.enchanted-hollow.com/legends-lore-history-of-beltane/

And the Youtube Channels of Ocean Keltoi, The Norse Witch, Norse Magic and Beliefs, Alina Luna and Northwoods Kindred.

This episode explores the Norse holiday of Disting, and adjacent celebrations like Charming of the Plough, Acerbot, and more! My special guest and I talk about its history, modern interpretations, and ways to celebrate - whether you're practicing solo or with a group. Join us as we honor the Disir, welcome the season of growth, and discuss how to adapt these meaningful traditions to our spiritual path.

Sources:

⁠https://thepagangrove.blogspot.com/2014/02/d-is-for-disting-and-other-heathen.html?m=1⁠⁠

https://www.pagankids.org/post/disting⁠

⁠https://thetroth.org/resource/disting/⁠

Jackson Crawford on Youtube

Ocean Keltoi on Youtube

Norse Magic and Beliefs Youtube Channel

⁠https://wyrddesigns.wordpress.com/2021/01/23/holy-tides-of-the-northern-tradition-charming-of-the-plough/⁠

https://www.viking-store.com/blogs/norse/disting-a-traditional-viking-celebration-of-spring-the-symbolism-and-customs#:~:text=The%20festival%20was%20a%20time,Vikings%20and%20other%20Germanic%20tribes.

Music by:Hot_DopeNotProd

The Asatru Community:⁠https://www.theasatrucommunity.com⁠

Charter Membership Signup:Follow the link in the show notes or head to ⁠theasatrucommunity.com⁠ and at the top menu, click the Become part of the Community! Drop down and click Registration.

⁠https://theasatrucommunity.com/membership-join/membership-registration/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHjauxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbG38EpwG4CqLeN-soGpXZc0Mh0SL_Tmp2uf9OcoElJQwYlPrwlWA55mbA_aem_aqrhNgDAhBM2LkYWia7EQg⁠

Thank you for joining us on Fireside Frith. If you have questions, stories, or reflections you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@theasatrucommunity.com.

Special guest host: David Bouse

The conversation continues in part two of our Meet the Board interview with Suzannah, Secretary of The Asatru Community. Guest host David Bouse explores the committees Suzannah has helped create, the passions driving her work, and the behind-the-scenes projects she’s bringing to life. Tune in for a deeper look at the leadership and vision shaping TAC’s future.