Phoebe

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Ty!

Hello @uleanewthingseveryday. Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. I myself never practiced Norse Paganism specifically but do work with four Norse deities and am Norse too, so I will try my best to help you out!

I first recommend that you should start off by reading about Norse Paganism and Norse deities, specifically Freyja and Odin as you’ve said you feel drawn to them. I’ve been recommended two books that go by the names of Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe by H.R. Ellis Davidson and Ásatrú for Beginners by Mathias Nordvig.

After reading and learning about Norse Paganism, you can also possibly make an altar for Odin or Freyja. I have offering ideas for them both in my pinned post in each of their masterlists. Even just devoting acts to them and celebrating pagan holidays and seasonal festivals that they’re both associated with (also listed in their masterlists) would be appreciated by them both too.

As for heathenry, you can start off by also doing reading and studying, as I find it’s better to a lot rather than barely anything at all. You can read the Poetic Edda (Larrington or Hollander translations) and the Prose Edda (Anthony Faulkes) to understand the myths directly. Heathenry is based on reciprocity, not just worship. Offerings (food, drink, and crafts) are given to gods, ancestors, or land spirits, encouraging a reciprocal relationship. You do not need expensive items. Clean water, milk, bread, honey, or home-baked goods are excellent offerings.