Kari’s Voluspa

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I am a Völva. Völva is Old Norse for “staff carrier,” the traveling spiritual guide learned in the ways of my European/Scandinavian Folk Soul. Like Thorbjorg from Eric the Red’s Saga, I am invited into communities to lead ceremony, share information, impart wisdom, and perpetuate the folk ways through song, story, and dance. I heal oorlag at it's source and read wyrd for individuals and groups.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Rice Pudding Rituals

I have never gone a Solstice Season in all my life without the taste of Rice Pudding. A Christmas Tradition in Scandinavia.

There are so many recipes. My mother used a double boiler, and all my womenkinfolk treasure her recipe.

Hiding an almond in the pudding is a ritual of my people. The finder would gain their heart's desire in the coming year.

With 5 little girls and one big bowl, my mother did not make a habit of hiding hard objects the size of an esophagus in pudding so thick and creamy that trance inducement was likely.

In Scandinavia today people continue to put out plates of rice pudding to honor the folks who came before...ancestors, huldre or trolls - Freyas creatures, Loki the trickster - half Giant...who else?

How about Hanuman the monkeyGod. He enjoys a nice rice pudding. He will then be happy to bear away your burdens and karmic ruts like extra treats! Happy, shiney, monkey Hanuman.

Why should a Norwegian pay homage to an Indian God?

My Norwegian, Latvian, and German roots have deep familial connections to the first wave of immigrants from the Indus Valley Region. This is becoming more obvious as the studies of Bronze Age Scandinavian material continues to publish.

One thing that ties us together at this time of year is sharing the joy of unburdening our sorrows to the coming of light.

Here is yet another connection. In Vedic Astrology (and Hindu Mythology) this is the time of year when Rama and Sita return in unison from dark banishment to the light of their golden reign. Sita, the mother of all, must venture deeper into the underworld (like Persephone), collecting the wisdom of the deep dark female places (like Freya). Their male consorts are then transformed within this sacrifice and in interesting ways the male and female selves are joined in unity.

As Christians celebrate the coming of light with the advent of Christ to Earth, all cultures are celebrating the miracle of the Solstice. That this Earth will keep turning...how blessed are we! We should take care of Her like a treasure.

To read more about this time of the year, this page.

Happy Solstice...make your puddings!

Kari

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