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Heathenry Heathen Ásatrú as a religion focused on the discovery and the comprehension of the mysteries and magic of the land itself, with the Heathens honoring the Nature Spirits of the waters, trees, and rocks, more than the mythos of the gods and goddesses. The Heathen "Way of the Troth", which esteemed fairness, courage, honor, and loyalty to self, family, and community, was a living religion currently practiced by a steadily increasing number of Heathens worldwide.
Heathenry Ásatrú was a
distinct faith, unrelated to any other religion, even though it may bear a
superficial resemblance to some. Although followers strived to emulate the noble
virtues and esteem erudite teachers, because of the emphasis on self-reliance,
there was no dogma or organized religious hierarchy. In general, the Festival consecration rites entailed the following steps: The Gathering, participants arranged themselves in a circle; The Warding, sanctifying the space; The Explanation, stating the intention or purpose of the Blót; The Call, invoking the deities to be honored; The Hallowing, the mead was made holy; The Blessing, besprinkling the area; The Sharing, hallowed mead was passed and hails were made; The Offering, the mead in the blótbolli was poured into the ground or left at the base of a special tree; and The Closing, the area was desanctified and the ceremony was ended. "Special Blessings" were held to meet special needs such as asking the deities for assistance or thanking them for it. For example, to ask protection from the god Thor while travelling during a storm; or to seek help regarding injury or illness from the goddess of healing Eir.
Moments of "Daily Blessings"
happened during the day when time was taken for blessings: hallowing drink or
food by making the Hammer sign; welcoming a guest with an offering of ritual
drink; placing food out for the little brownie spirit who cares for the
family and home; blessing the Sun at noon or at her four stations at dawn, noon,
sunset, and midnight...
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Heathenry
Heathen Ásatrú Troth 
