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Valley of the Yews November 22nd

Ydalir (yew-dale) is a Norse holiday is under the ruler-ship of the god Ullr (pronounced “ool”).  Also known as the “The Magnificent”, the “bow God” and sometimes the “Death God”; he is the god of skiing, archery, hunting, sports, combat, contests, sky, fertility, magick, sea, beauty and enchantment.  He was thrown out of Asgard by Odhinn because the All-Father was jealous.  His parentage differs on whom you ask, but he is said to be the brother of Ullin, son of Sif and the Step-son of Thor.  He is responsible for justice and oaths were sworn on his ring, called the “ring of Ull”.  He carries a bow, wears snowshoes and his shield is also used as a boat.

The Yew in Celtic mythology holds wisdom in its fruit, which is eaten by the salmon.  Whoever eats the salmon, gains the knowledge of all the answers they seek.  The Druids used the Yew to make wands for divination.

This spell is designed to ask Ullr to guide your path, offer up to him a sacrifice (of bread) and to swear on his ring to the old gods.

SUPPLIES: Stylis (something to carve a symbol into a candle; like a pin), candle, loaf of bread

THE SPELL:

Carve the Sowilo  image001 rune onto the candle and say:

“God of sky and of sea,

Justice and fertility;

Son of Sif, Step-son of Thor,

Guide my boat and be the oar.”

Lay the bread upon the altar and say:

“Ullr,

On Your ring, I swear an oath,

And offer up to You this loaf.”

Light the candle and say:

“To the old gods I swear,

Held in my heart everywhere.

In the Valley of the yews

To share the knowledge with the few.

To speak Their truth and defend Their ways,

Until the end of our days.”

Spend some time in mediation to receive any guiding message or take note of anything in your environment in the next few days that may “steer” you on your path.

AFTER THE SPELL:

Leave some of the bread on the altar overnight but be sure to place the reminder outside for the animals and nature spirits.  If at all possible, leave the candle to burn out, but if you cannot, burn it everyday until it burns down and then bury the remaining wax off your property.