The Disclaimer: First, I do not practice any form of Native American spirituality. My practice is derived from my understanding of ancient northern Eurasian practices. Second, I am not now, nor have I ever been, a member of any Asatru or Heathen group. I do not identify as Asatru or Heathen. I am a northern-tradition Pagan, which is a religious tradition that is reconstructionist-derived, rather than a reconstructionist religious tradition such as Asatru and/or Heathenry. The views espoused in these pages may or may not reflect the views of most Asatru and/or Heathen people or religious groups. They are derived from the personal gnosis of myself and other people whom I trust and respect. I do not claim that they are provable by academic sources, nor that they are anything other than what I say they are. Read at your own risk.

Hermod's Star: The Messenger

Hermod is the son of Odin and Frigga, and Odin’s messenger. When his brother Baldur was killed, Odin asked Hermod to ride the nine-day journey to Helheim and to beg Hela to restore Baldur. Hermod made the ride on Sleipnir, his father’s horse, but although he completed his mission, Hela did not like the idea and Baldur ultimately stayed in Helheim among the Dead.

However, the Rider of the Hel Road can be found in the sky as part of the Dog constellation. The star known to the Arabs as Murzim (“Announcer”), because it preceded the rising of Sirius, extremely important to the seasonal notation in Egypt and the Middle East at that time. Hermod’s star has been noted as being strong in the charts of people who are messengers, radio and TV announcers, etc. Modernly, it is said to give someone the urge to carry a message to the world, through research or performance.

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