Freya’s Flame

A Daily Devotional for a Better World

I have disclosed before in this blog that I have a pretty significant devotional relationship to the goddess Freya. At the start of the pandemic, it became clear to me that as the ruler of Folkvangr, Freya’s chief concern is to protect the people and hold up the flame of humanity in a time of gathering darkness. Freya is first and foremost a goddess of passion and love, which is as much about thirst for life and for connection and creation as it is about sex. Freya shines brightly, and asks that we all do the same.

This is a time where people are fighting for what’s right. This is a time where people are trying to uphold light against the darkness. This is a time where we are going to decide what life will be like for the foreseeable future — will we live in fear and division, or will we come together in love and truth? People are marching in the streets. People are preparing to vote in elections. People are speaking up against racism and hate. People are donating to front-line organizations that are trying to meet the needs of the downtrodden. People are volunteering time and energy. None of that should stop.

As a priestess and witch, what I know is the realm of spirit. What I know is that an act of ritual magic can make a difference. The Universe bends to the will of the witch, as much because of…