Gifts of the Wyrd

A podcast for and about inclusive Germanic Paganism, Germanic Witchcraft, and Heathen topics. Exploring magick, runes, animism, and practices for today. follow https://giftsofthewryd.podbean.com

Gifts of the Wyrd is a religion podcast hosted by J Hijatt, with 97 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

J Hijatt hosts Gifts of the Wyrd, a religion show with 97 episodes published.

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  Episode #109

  107 Gifts of the Wyrd: Tarot for the Flawed & Fearless - Shavonne Readus

  Sep 19, 202647 min

  Tarot BFF V (aka Shavonne Readus) joins us to talk about her book Tarot for the Flawed and Fearless. We discuss how she takes tarot from prediction to a tool for self-development, and how the book turns the Major Arcana into a choose-your-own-adventure guide for building confidence in everyday life. We get into what confidence really means, why it's unique for each person, and how accepting your own progress (rather than comparing yourself to others) is where real growth starts. V shares how she wove astrology, journal prompts, affirmations, spells, spreads, meditations, and embodiment exercises into each chapter. and that this is a book for all situations - home, work, socializing, wherever and whenever you need that boost. If you need help recognizing or building your confidence levels, let the Major Arcana lend you a hand --- or card in this case. Shavonne Readus is professionally known as V, the tarot BFF. She is the intuitive mistress of RedLight Readings; a confidence catalyst, an energy alchemist, and an enthusiast for all things tarot. Find V on Instagram @redlightreadings, Facebook @getredlight, website: Red Light Readings Get the book directly from Weiser Books , your local bookstore, or online bookseller. # # # This book was sent to me by the publisher. I have not been compensated for this interview or review, and my opinions are my own. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Subscribe to Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmas Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle Rune sets also available at the etsy shop. Also look for a Nehalennia pin and challenge coin. Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro: JPOP. Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer. Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

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  Episode #108

  106 Gifts of the Wyrd: Thea Prothero Solitary Heathenry

  Aug 31, 202649 min

  In this episode, we welcome Thea Prothero — Heathen author, solitary practitioner, and writer of ghost tales — to discuss her newly released book Heathenry for the Solitary Practitioner, published by Moon Books as part of the Pagan Portals series. Thea shares her personal journey from Druidry and shamanic practice into Heathenry, the role of Odin in her practice, the influence of runes, and why she felt it was important to write the foundational guide she wished had existed when she started on her solitary path. Whether you're investigating Heathenry as a possible path for your spiritual journey or been traveling along the path for a while, our conversation is a good way to get to know of this resource to inform you or maybe help reset some ideas about Heathenry as a solitary practice. Thea Prothero is a Heathen and a pilgrim. She spends most of her free time walking in the wildest remotest lands, places that still make the gods tremble, and she loves the challenge of finding connection through nature to the divine. Her book is published by Moon Books and is available via Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Check out her Substack at Heathen Pilgrim , Facebook at Thea Prothero - Author, and Instagram @heathen_pilgrim. Look for Thea's Norse-inspired folk horror story in the anthology Ghosts & Scholars: A Book of Horror from Sarob Press in late 2026. # # # Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Subscribe to Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmas Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle Rune sets also available at the etsy shop. Also look for a Nehalennia pin and challenge coin. Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro: JPOP. Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer. Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

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  Episode #107

  GOTW 105: Imelda Almqvist Portals, Patterns, and Pathways

  Jul 5, 20261h 4m

  In episode 105 of Gifts of the Wyrd, I welcome back Imelda Almqvist to discuss her latest book, Portals, Patterns, and Pathways: A Handbook for Rune Magicians, Star Gazers and Myth Makers. We talk about the Uthark system, rune axes, mythology, astrology, and the many ways this book invites you to explore the runes from an entirely different perspective. This is not another book of rune meanings, it is an invitation to turn the rune wheel dial back a notch and take a step through a portal to a whole new adventure in working with the runes. Portals, Patterns, and Pathways: A handbook for Rune Magicians, Star Gazers and Myth Makers is published by Collective Ink Books and is available in paperback (via Amazon) and eBook. You can find Imelda on Facebook and Instagram, but the best place is on Substack where she posts articles on a variety of topics each week. Listen to other interviews with Imelda: Episode 84 about Yule traditions and Episode 65 discussing her book North Sea Water in My Veins about pre-Christian spirituality of the Netherlands region. # # # Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Subscribe to Substack: https://giftsofthewyrd.substack.com/ Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmas Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle Rune sets also available at the etsy shop. Also look for a Nehalennia pin and challenge coin. Music. Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro: JPOP. Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer. Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

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  Episode #106

  104 Gifts of the Wyrd: Frigg & Twelvefold Flame with Rev. Maire Durkan

  Jun 3, 202654 minS0

  <p></p> <p>In this episode I speak again with Rev. Máire Durkan. We talk about Frigg and the twelve goddesses who make up her “Council.”  But from a different perspective and way of getting to know them.</p> <p>In Frigg’s Twelvefold Flame, Máire's approach to the goddesses shows how they can be worked with to help with pressing matters today including justice, activism, and allyship. They are not (and never have been) “lesser” goddesses in the background to be occasionally referred to when it suits a purpose.  They are vibrant, active, and have a message that is needed...

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  Episode #105

  103 Gifts of the Wyrd: Ogham with Jane Matthews

  May 18, 202646 minS0

  <p></p> <p>In this episode of Gifts of the Wyrd, I’m joined by Jane Matthews, creator of Ogham: Divining the Celtic Way published by Weiser Books.</p> <p>We talk about the Celtic roots of ogham and Jane shares insights into why she created the deck. We discuss it as a divination tool, working with ogham in everyday practice, and connecting with them for meditation, guidance, and magical work.</p> <p>We also talk about some similarities between ogham and runes — how both were used as writing systems, are used as tools of magic and divination, and developing a de...

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