Spinning Wyrd, Ryan Smith
Spinning Wyrd, Ryan Smith
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Spinning Wyrd
A Journey through the Nordic Mysteries

Author: Ryan Smith

Narrator: Roger Clark

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/08/2023

Synopsis

Expanding on the radically inclusive practices presented in The Way of Fire and Ice, this next-step book teaches you how to tap into the forces of the Nordic cosmos. The greatest of these forces is Wyrd, the symphony of life co-created by the actions of all beings, from the humblest plants to the mightiest gods.

Ryan Smith guides you deep into the mysteries, where you'll discover the role of Fate, the importance of the Nine Worlds, the Norse concept of the self, and more. Ryan also helps you develop direct relationships with animistic powers, commune with the dead, and cultivate your skills in ecstatic trance journeywork. Spinning Wyrd is for practitioners who are looking for more than the basics, who want to develop skills in the deeper forms of mysticism associated with Heathenry.

About Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith has over a decade of experience organizing Pagan and Norse Pagan groups. He has been published on the Patheos Pagan channel, Gods & Radicals, and Truthout. Ryan has facilitated highly successful workshops, talks, and rituals at PantheaCon and Many Gods West along with group and solitary ritual work in local communities. He is one of the founders of Heathens United Against Racism (HUAR). Ryan is currently pursuing a PhD in modern economic and social history.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bree on December 01, 2024

This book is a lot of context, a proportional amount of rites, and a decent bit of theory. The main problem that I have with this book stems from the context. Ryan Smith spends so much time going over things from the lore — the four-part self, the nine worlds, the spirits, etc. — that’s only really......more

Goodreads review by LittleRead on May 24, 2023

With Norse ancestors I wanted to read this book the moment I read this abstract. Fate is something that I’m always intrigued by and the author addresses this along with other topics in this Norse practice and Heathenry. It is an insightful and intriguing read. If you have read any of my reviews, you’......more

Goodreads review by Hannah on September 24, 2023

This is a good standalone book but it definitely does track back to Fire and Ice fairly often. This is not a book you absolutely have to have if you are interested in the Norse practice this is really only for if you want to follow the Norse practice in the way of Fire and Ice. The two are not neces......more

Goodreads review by Jenna on June 14, 2023

Spinning Wyrd by Ryan Smith is an excellent addition to any practitioners shelf providing both spiritual insight and practical experiences for those exploring heathendom. Those who have enjoyed this Author's previous work in The Way of Fire and Ice will be delighted to know he has continued to build......more

Goodreads review by Destiny on July 14, 2023

I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I have been reading more on Nordic religious practices. This book called to me on a level that even I am a little unsure off. All I can really say is that it spoke to me and made me look inside and outward to the universe. That is not some......more

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