Despite the fact that we live in the 21st-century paganism is still widely practiced. Although it has somewhat adopted a new life in the form of Wicca, people all around the world still take part in some of the ancient rituals and practice. So what exactly has changed over time and is it that different? The monotheistic religions view god as an absolute good, righteous and infallible. 

     Most pagan religions have a lot of gods and goddesses that are far from perfect. Some are good, some are bad, and they are capable of errors and most importantly of change, bringing them closer to people and easier to make a deep and personal connection with. The fact that gods and goddesses can evolve, better themselves and learn is a major point of attraction for people towards paganism. In recent years more and more people are turning to paganism because of the ever-growing consumer society. Turning to Mother Nature is not as frowned upon as it was before and with the freedom that the modern world brings, paganism gives a certain sense of freedom and acceptance that the wildly practiced religions can't.

     Nothing is black and white, there is no absolute good or bad and god can be in anyone and anything man or woman. In the ancient forms of paganism and the new forms, the basic notions of respect and love have never changed. In modern-day and age what could you expect from paganism? Let's start with the people that practice the religion in this day and age. If we look at the statistics the number can be between 500.000 to a million but there are so many people that keep their religion private so the number of practicing pagans is probably much higher. There is not one united doctrine. Everyone has their own heritage, for example Nordic religion, Slavic, some turn to activism and some turn to druids.

     Druidry or Druidism is a form of a modern pagan, mostly practiced in Britain, belief that is on the rise today. Even though druids were originally Christian and they started out as a cultural movement, only after the 19th century did they transform into a religious movement. The core of their belief is respect, harmony and connection to the natural world which includes all living beings and the environment. 

     Each grove has ceremonies unique to them (group of druids is called a grove). Their rituals usually take place during the day in the sun. What follows is a rough description of how one of their ritual looks like. Druids stand in a circle calling the quarters – drawing a circle in the sky to hail the north, east, west and south and mark the space of the ritual. A chalice of milk and some bread or cake is passed around the circle among the druids. The druids then visualize the earth's energy that is sent with a healing purpose towards an individual, group or even someone on the outside.

 

     Modern Slavic tradition is still practiced in the area of the Balkans and Russia. Unlike the Druids of Britain that changed over time the people of Slavic belief are trying to bring the old gods, rituals, myths and overall religion back. Slavic religion lays on the belief in opposite forces that complement each other, and in that duality god is expressed. Through the example of Belobog (White god) and Chernobog (Black god) both masculine and feminine energies are expressed, both strength and weakness and good and bad. Another form of the two are gods Perun/Svarog and Veles. Perun the force of thunder and masculine energy and Veles the god of inspiration and poetry. 

      So what does a modern day Slavic ritual look like? I actually attended one of the rituals dedicated to the summer solstice. Group members gather in a circle around a piece of wood with torches in hand. Firstly a prayer is read from the book of Veles then a fire is lit by the torches. When the fire dies down the group members jump over the remains of fire and ashes leaving their troubles burning beneath them. After the fire comes water, the male portion of the group take a ritual bath in the river and the women put candles into flowery wraiths that they then light up and release along the river.

  

     Modern Norse paganism more commonly called Asatru or Heathen has deep connections to the past belief of the Nordic people. Asatru believe that god are living beings, the Aesir, the Vanir and the Jotnar and they take an active role in everyday life. The Asatru that are killed in a battle will ascend to Valhalla while the dishonorable ones will end up in Hifhel. The ones that go to Valhalla are escorted by Freya and her Valkyries and there they will Sarimner (A pig killed and resurrected every day) with the gods. 

     The dishonorable ones go to Hifhel a place of torment and pain and the remaining of people go to Hel a place of eternal rest and peace. It is one of Iceland's fastest-growing religions. The Asatru have weekly gatherings that are open to the public. The first pagan temple after 1000 years is being built in Iceland at the moment and is close to being finished!

Amethyst, this crystal is one of the best-known in the world. Its energetic power transmitted through its violet rays is known from ancient times, where even the Greeks possessed knowledge of its vibration and immortalized it in one of their legends of the gods.

The Amethyst is a member of the quartz family, which possesses a pale to intense purple coloring and brings in itself the energy of protection, spirituality and healing, for being extremely powerful about when it comes to vitality and spiritual elevation.

Its name comes from the Greek language, where the people believed since ancient times that this crystal was able to protect them from various kinds of sorcery, nostalgia, evil thoughts, drunkenness, any kind of penetration of these energies into the spirit and relief of frustrated passions, using the amethyst stone also serves to turn evil thoughts into optimism, and is very efficient in order to ward off false friendships.

The History of Amethyst

In the mythical Greek culture, it is said that the Amethyst originated from a maiden, who had the same name. The god Bacchus (god of feast and wine) in a day of fury for having been thwarted, decided to murder the first person who passed by and would release his tigers to devour that person.

Unfortunately, Amethyst, a pure mortal, had left her home to go to the temple of the goddess Diana to worship her. By releasing his tigers on the young woman, the young woman herself called for the help of the goddess Diana, she attended her by turning her into a white crystal. At this moment Bacchus realized the injustice he had committed, and then, as proof of his repentance, poured wine on the stone, making it have a violet hue.

It is believed that amethyst can be used as an amulet to protect against intoxication. The amethyst was also considered an amulet for the protection of soldiers and to help hunters capture wild beasts.

The Use of Amethyst

Because of this legend, the stone got known to combat addiction, especially alcoholism. During the 15th century amethyst became widely used to nourish wisdom and block negative thoughts.

It is a suitable stone to relieve mental tensions, to remove negative vibrations from our own mind and to allow humility to be always present in our decisions, which will benefit us with harmony.Therefore, these factors make it an excellent stone for meditation, because it assists in the search of the essence of the questions and in the purity of the conclusion of the answers.

Places in the world where amethyst is found: Brazil, Madagascar, Namibia, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, USA.

As chakra, it represents our third eye, it is a low cost stone and very easy to be found.

Being a cristal with great calming forces, it has the ability to leave the heart and nerves calmer which also improves the ability of those who are in your presence. It is extremely beneficial for people who have headaches, migraines and who are under a lot of stress pressure in any area of life.

Amethyst is a crystal that has a lot of contact with our mental states, so it is used in the front and crown chakra by people who suffer from nightmares. If placed under the pillow will cause a calm sleep.

This violet colored crystal is popularly used by connoisseurs of crystallotherapy for counteracting vicious behaviors and thought patterns. Amethyst brings mental clarity to the physical body which protects it against any other addiction that has a very violent effect on our moods. It also helps balance the nervous system and the brain, can be used to eliminate ringing in the ears, emotional imbalances, and is very powerful when used to increase blood oxygenation.

To release tension, you should hold an amethyst in your left hand (or right hand if you are a canhorus) and quietly let the soothing and soothing energies and vibrations envelop your being.

An amethyst in contact with the skin helps to avoid states of emotional disturbance. Amethyst helps unlock fears and increases hope, brings excitement to the spirit, and amplifies higher thoughts and spiritual reality in our lives.

How to take care of it

Cleaning should be done when buying it and once you feel that it is already charged with negative energies, you will have to dip it for a few hours in a container with water and coarse salt;

Do not forget that the stone needs to be loaded after cleaning, to perform this task, leave it in the morning sun, before 10am for only 5 minutes.

Signs related to Amethyst

Amethyst is the birthstone associated with January and February, and is associated with the signs Pisces, Aries, Capricorn, Aquarius (especially the purple and violet varieties) and Sagittarius. It is a symbol of heavenly understanding, pioneering thought, and action in philosophy, religion, and spiritual and material planes.

Amethyst is a well-known crystal used in many cultures and its energetic power benefits us by maintaining our balance, clearing us of negative energies, selfish thoughts and giving us good vibes so that we can use wisdom prudently and humility.

     Reiki is a great alternative for you that has already resorted to all kinds of help to calm your heart. You've followed the advice of all your friends and yet you still can not figure out what to do to have a bit of emotional calm and tranquility, to solve your problems with balance and consideration.

 Despite maintaining a regular diet and exercise, have  you felt your body in disarray, as if something was in imbalance?

If so, consider learning a little more about the benefits of Reiki in your personal quest for peace and balance.

It is exactly on this subject that we will deal with in our article today. Discover this kind of healing energy, discovered in Japan by the famous teacher Mikao Usui, and unveil the main benefits that this technique can bring to our body and spirit!

1. Balance: Always be in Harmony

     Reiki is nothing more than a vital energy transfer technique, done so with one's hands. Among the concepts that underlie this technique is the energy levels.

     Each person carries with him his life energy. If this energy level is low, one can easily become the target of diseases and imbalances of all kinds. On the other hand, if the energy is balanced, equilibrium will reign.

And this is one of the benefits of Reiki: through the flow of energy, it enables rebalancing through the organization of the individual magnetic field, in order to provide a sense of comfort and well-being.

2. Tranquility: A Life of Fullness

     Reiki is not connected to any kind of religion or dogma. It is a concept of universal energy. There is, in fact, a strong appeal to the spiritual side of being, but without connecting to any kind of closed concept.

     That is, it is a technique that deals with the energy that involves the body and the spirit, bringing renewal and reenergization. This all brings to the person receiving Reiki a sense of peace, calm and tranquility, which causes a deep relaxation, causing, according to reports, even curative processes...

3. Stress reduction: peace of mind and body

     By acting as an agent for rebalancing the vital energies of being, Reiki provides a considerable reduction of levels of emotional and physical stress.

     This is because, during the application of the technique, individuals usually report the occurrence of a feeling of peace, comfort and relaxation, which, in turn, act positively on the mental state of the individual, which contributes to the decrease of stress levels and even to raise self-esteem.

As you can see, there are many benefits to Reiki. This famous Japanese technique, in fact, helps and much in the search for relaxation and self-knowledge, providing healing to the body and soul.

How about you, are you even willing to incorporate Reiki? Already using it? Do you know about other benefits of Reiki? Share your experiences with us and help others learn more about this. Leave a comment below!

     You may have heard of power animals, which represent the building up of a person's essence. Plants of Power act outwardly, where their representation is conveyed through the Ancestral knowledge and wisdom of Shamanism.

     These plants can carry the healing properties to physical and spiritual forms. For this, this group was divided by the shamanic orders into 3 types:

1- Medicinal Plants;

2 - Power plants;

3 - Master Plants or Teacher Plants.

     When one speaks of power, one thinks about some concept that attributes healing to the someone's body - spiritually or physically - all information of studies and millennial concepts are expressed in the essence of the plants and only who obtains that knowledge (the shamans) are able to use it for the benefit of all, for these vibrations must be aligned with a ritual in order to aggregate what is really necessary.

     And it is through this action that the differentiations of the use of the plants are defined.

Medicinal plants

     These are Grandma's tea. They are known more for their analgesic powers and actions to the physical body. Providing well-being in a natural way, and serving most often as a complement in a treatment.

Power plants

     From here we come to understand a deeper path, where the action of the energy of the plant brings not only the physical but also the spiritual good. These herbs of power function as channels responsible for the connection between the person and the Divine - and also the spiritual plane - enabling healing and maintenance of health in a more complete way.

Master plants

     They are the key to full wisdom, where, in addition to access to the Spiritual Plane, they bring knowledge, realization, and the attainment of that which is most delicate and invisible in other states of man's consciousness. Therefore they provide a path that can even connect to the past and thus recognize the problems rooted in the person's spirit. These plants are more than plants that heal, as they in addition to this benefit leads to a road of real discoveries.

Examples are: Jurema (Mimosa tenuiflora), Chacrona ( Psychotria viridis), Wachoma (Echinopsis pachanoi), Peyote (Lophophora williamsii) and Salvia.

A Question of Vibration

     In order to get and feel the true meaning of the power of these plants, it is necessary to participate in a shamanic ritual, because the whole process must be guided by an experienced person, the shaman, because in addition to some plants posing a danger to health, if not used right, the person will not live the same experience if not properly guided.

     Both power plants and master plants provide the breadth of vision that has an effect on the man who can send him to another spiritual universe where he will find and confront the truths of his life.

     However, there is a need for understanding and faith in what is experienced because only those who go through this experience are able to describe the truth of the facts and how this passage will bring benefits and a superior healing and control of their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

     It can be said that this moment is a transformation and a unique learning, capable of providing a great self-knowledge to who is willing to face the truths about who he really is and his real value and way in the Universe.

     Power plants are essential ingredients for those seeking an experience of deep knowledge and seeking to understand the meaning of life and everything it provides.

      The Moon and the Nightspirit was formed in 2003 by Ágnes Tóth and Mihály Szabó in Hungary. Beauty is not only found in their songs, but in the illustrations that Ágnes, the multi-instrumentalist, paints in her albums, showing the fantasy of creatures of the traditional legends of Hungarian folklore. This all fits perfectly in the lyrics that the guitarist, Mihály, composes.

They have already been compared with several bands like: Ataraxia (good!) And Chandeen.

Their first album, Of Dreams Forgotten and Fables Untold (2005), is mostly sung in English, except for two songs in Hungarian, Égi Táltos and Holdanyánk.

     But the second album, Regõ Rejtem (2007), is totally sung in Hungarian.

     They gained prominence in the pagan folk scene after sharing stage with Corvus Corax, Korpiklaani, Blackmore's Night and Faun. (great bands!)

      In 2009 they returned with their third album, Ösforras, also all in Hungarian. An offering to the sleeping gods of ancient forests.

      Now in 2011, they released their fourth album, Mohalepte. I've heard little of it yet, but I can tell it's as good as the others. Ágnes continues with her mermaid voice and Mihály enchanting with the sound of strings.

I hope you enjoy this wonderful band. And let yourself be enchanted by the sweet voice of a beautiful creature named Ágnes.

     People pass through our lives all the time, but there are friendships that do not fade, regardless of time and distance. There are also others that you do not know how to explain it, but you feel total confidence from the moment you met them. This feeling can be a friendship of past lives, someone so important that has marked his spirit forever and that in this life, you had the gift of finding it again!

 A Friendship from a Past Life

     Friendship alone is fundamental to the growth of a human being, knowing how to interact and live in society is a way to keep an healthy energy and mind. Spending that time and several experiences alongside good companies is even more important and interesting for the development of each person's "ME".

     An outstanding friend can appear anytime in our path, it may be something from childhood or someone we have discovered along our way during our lifetime. The degree of trust and friendship does not depend exclusively on the time of coexistence, but rather on how much this special person is important, present, and has an affinity with us.

     However, there is that friend, or those friends, indispensable, which you often do not even remember how you met them, who may not even have the similar dreams and ideals as you and think and behave differently, but inexplicably are essential in your life. And as much as destiny forces, there is no forgetting,  worrying or living without their presence. Perhaps these are signs of love from other lives, that in this reincarnation we had the pleasure of rediscovering and following the same path again.

     Finding remnants of past lives lets you know more about yourself. And when this happens on behalf of someone else, who is like a soul mate in your life, it is an even more enjoyable and unforgettable opportunity.

The Reason for the Reunion

     Most of the time this reunion happens because you still have something to live together. Some mission must be completed, there is still something to accomplish and learn with that friend. This experience of evolution can be even the understanding of an emotion or feeling, but it will certainly be something that will allow you to evolve spiritually.

How to Recognize a Friendship from Past Lives

1- The feeling of love at first sight, where that person happens to be, from the moment you know him/her, someone important and that you always remember;

2 - The recognition that you understand yourself better when you are in the company of that person. As if your life was an open book for that friend, and the exchange of information is fluid, it is an incomparable synergy;

3 - You feel the emotional need to establish a bond of friendship with that person. You do not know exactly why, but you feel the need to become his friend;

4 - Another important thing that may occur, though not mandatory, is the presence of this person in your dreams. Dreams function as doors of past lives, where they convey messages from their unconscious when something is necessary to be noticed, or is recognized by their spirit;

     If the person does you good, if the friendship is reciprocal and there is this emotion that indicates the need for closeness, invest in this friendship without fear. There are many mysteries in this life that we will not find logical solutions, so we should take advantage of good companies and great friendships to experience them, unique and indescribable experiences.

     Follow what your spirit asks you, it saves you a lot more than you can imagine and often even understand!

     There's nothing better than a good rest, isn't it? It's for this reason that many people consider the bedroom as an almost sacred place. But for the bedroom to fulfill its purpose, it is important that the elements within it work together.

     Applying feng shui in the bedroom is a great way to align the vibrations and find the harmony you need. Are you interested? So keep reading this post as we'll show you how your bedroom become a nicer place:

What is Feng Shui?

    Feng shui is an ancient technique whose goal is to harmonize the spaces by means of the balance of yin and yang. According to theory, the flow of energy can be improved by modifying the arrangement of things in space.

     Created in China 3,000 years ago, feng shui means "wind and water." Its bases are established in the principle of 2 antagonistic forces: the sky (yin) and the earth (yang). Though opposites, these energies complement each other.

     This technique analyzes the excess and stagnation of vital energy (ki) in the environment and its interaction with the energy field of human beings. Therefore, the result of the application allows the improvement of emotional, work, money and even health issues.

How to apply Feng Shui in the bedroom:

Keep the place clean
Clean the closet (inside and out) and remove any dust from the furniture as it makes it difficult to renew the energy. It is advisable to also get rid of everything that you no longer wear like old clothes and accessories, as they may be stealing your strengths.

Get rid of the past
This tip goes beyond donating clothes and objects. Keeping belongings of loved ones that are gone can damage the flow of energy, as well as bringing memories that can hurt and end the high spirits.

Fix what is broken
Accumulating broken objects goes against the main rule of feng shui, which is "fix what is broken". And that goes not only for the bedroom, but for any environment.

Avoid excess electronics
The electric currents disturb the tranquility of sleep. Therefore, avoid leaving devices in or near the bed. For televisions and computers, if you can't remove them, at least unplug them before sleeping.

Do not use too many mirrors
Mirrors reflect light and energy. That way, the ideal is to have only one mirror in the room, so that it is not positioned facing the bed or window. When you put it in front of the bed, it causes sleep interferences; and facing the window, expels the good vibes.

Now that you know the basic techniques of applying feng shui techniques in the bedroom, I really hope you achieve harmony, prosperity and restful nights of sleep! 💖

     There are various types of meditation, they vary according to tradition and why they are performed. 
Deep, well-practiced meditation can bring many benefits to adherents, and for this to be synergistic, it is very important that you seek out the one who respects and follows your beliefs and culture.

What is meditation?

     To explain the types, let's first understand what meditation is.
Many books and practitioners define it as the awakening of man to the connection with the interior, which brings self-knowledge, peace, mental, spiritual and physical control. Thus, it is as if we are disposing ourselves and showing the interest of meeting our best and seeking spiritual peace.

This practice helps you find the path and the motivation to move forward. That is, every time we enter a meditative state we have the opportunity to act in search of our well-being, where silence gives us the encounter of the best answers through our spirit and mind.

Why and how to meditate?

     It has been scientifically proven that the practice of meditation is beneficial in many ways, bringing a psychological balance to practitioners. Thus there are several aspects: meditation for anxiety, stress, depression, attention deficit, wisdom, calm, etc. With it, it is possible to discern all negative and positive feelings and find a greater balance or sense for everything that happens in our lives.

Therefore, there are countless benefits of meditation, such as:
- Helps contain anger and stress;
- Purifies your energy;
- Evolves understanding;
- Elevates spirituality;
- Promotes well-being;
- Increases productivity, concentration and safety;
- Helps overcome traumas;
- Awakens the mind;
- Motivation;
- Brings inner peace;
- Increases the production of hormones.

Types of Meditation

Buddhist Meditation - Describing it in a basic way: it seeks purification, the focus on life and the understanding of human desires.

Zazen - it means "sitting meditation," as the translation already says, is usually done in the lotus position, that is, sitting cross-legged. And the focus is totally turned on the air movement.

Vipassana - means "clear vision", always aims at concentration, tranquility and research, that is, to take full attention to absolutely everything in the body.
Consciência Plena: neste caso, é uma adaptação das principais e tradicionais práticas budistas e ela vem da concentração intencionalmente do momento presente.

Metta - this word means kindness, kindness and goodwill. This meditation is done sitting with eyes closed and aiming at the feelings quoted.

Hindu Meditation

Mantra (OM) - The mantra is used to enter the meditative state more easily, because due to the transmitted vibration it induces the state of relaxation.
There are some other famous mantras: om, so-ham, branch, yam, ham, om namah shivaya, om mani padme hum and nam myoho renge kyo, etc.

Transcendental - It was introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, being a broader form for meditation established through various sounds.

Yoga - There is in fact one and only meditation with this name, but several Yoga exercises that aid in meditation.

Chinese Meditation

Taoist - It is a philosophical tradition that aims and emphasizes life in harmony. This term means "beginning" or "path".
The main characteristic is the transformation and generation of internal energy, besides there are other diverse techniques of meditation that start from the concentration and visualization. Such as: Respiratory Meditation (Zhuanqi), Emptiness Meditation, Nei Guan (Internal View), Shouyi, Yuanyou, Zuobo and Zuowang.

Chi Kung - It means "cultivation of energy," and part of an exercise that strengthens body and mind for the pursuit of health through meditation. That is, a technique somewhat different because it moves with slow body movements, where the focus will continue on the inner and the breathing.

Christian Meditation

Within this meditation there are 3 others that complete:
Contemplative prayer: repetition of sacred phrases.
Contemplative reading: read and think the teachings of the Bible.
Sitting with God: silently concentrating the mind in the presence of God.

Guided Meditation

      It is a modern practice that is based on all previous traditions. That is: it will only depend on you to create a formula to better focus on a meditation, usually it is guided by a sound and even videos.

Therefore there are several types of meditation, all with their particularity and guided by different traditions. But all of them follow the same goal line as connecting man with his true essence in order to find balance and inner peace.

     Wicca is a religion of mysteries and veneration of nature based on the beliefs the concepts of Paganism.

     The broad and general term known today as Paganism has its origin in pantheistic, animistic, totemic forms of spirituality, with shamanistic and most often polytheistic bases centered on the forces of nature.

     Paganism can't be considered a religion, but rather the central pillar that encompasses the way of life, the spiritual and philosophical concepts in which all religious expressions focused on nature support and develop their foundations. Thus we might say that any earth-centered religion that does not believe in the Holy as a transcendent and non-monotheistic form is Pagan.

     Scholars subdivide Paganism as follows: Paleopaganism, Mesopaganism, and Neopaganism.

Paleopaganism

     It's the general term used for the intact, nature-centered tribal faiths found in ancient Europe, Africa, Asia, and polytheistic Americas. Paleopaganism is practically non-existent in modern urban societies and is only found, perhaps, in regions distant and untouched by the presence and influence of contemporary man.

Cernunnos, Lord of Beasts

Mesopaganism

     It is used to refer to a series of organized and unorganized movements that arose in order to recreate and/or revive what would be Paleopaganism. It can be considered an intermediate paganism, which includes the pagan elements that remained alive until the Middle Ages and influenced Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism and Theosophy, for example. However, such attempts can not be considered Paganism per se, for they were strongly influenced by the concepts, values and practices of many Judeo-Christian monotheistic religions.

Neopaganism

     It is the current modern terminology used for a variety of movements, usually unorganized, initiated since the 1960s, with ancient roots or not. In this classification of Paganism are included all those who tried to create, recreate, revive or continue the practices of Paganism of different cultures. This category of Paganism includes ideas and attempts to eliminate inappropriate concepts, as well as attitudes and practices, of monotheistic, dualistic and atheistic religions and worldviews.

     It can be considered a movement initiated by contemporary society to reestablish the worship of nature. This definition may include any attempt, ranging from reconstructionist movements to nonreconstructionist groups such as Neodruidism and Wicca.

Thus, Wicca is a Neopagan religion, an alternative name given to Modern Witchcraft, which is inspired by the Paganism of the Ancient Peoples of Europe and which proposes to re-celebrate the Mother Goddess and the Ancient Gods of nature, creating and recreating the rituals of ancient cultures where these Deities were once celebrated.

     Wicca is the revival and modern survival of this Ancient Religion based on Earth and its manifestations. Its spiritual roots lie in the Neolithic and Paleolithic Europe, at a time when primitive peoples worshiped the Mother Goddess as the great creator, nurturer and sustainer of life.

Check our Wicca and Spell Books!

     Wardruna is a Norwegian band dedicated to the creation of musical interpretations of cultural and esoteric Nordic traditions. It was formed in 2003 by Einar Selvik together with Gaahl and Lindy Fay Hella. The band has released three full-length albums, each based on a set of runes. 
Its third album, Runaljod - Ragnarok, was released on October 21, 2016. 

Wardruna makes significant use of historical and traditional Norse instruments including percussion, flutes, kraviklyra, tagelharpe, mouth harp, goat horn and lur. Non-traditional instruments and other sound sources such as trees, rocks, water and torches are also used.

     The band sings their songs in Norwegian, Old Norse and Proto-Noric, and bases the setting of their songs on the symbols of the runes, often recording some songs outdoors to make the sound more suited to the mystical theme of the runes.

     All this musical production was based on the project of a trilogy of albums called Runaljod that begins in Runaljod - gap var Ginnunga (2009), through Runaljod - Yggdrasil (2013) and finishing in the third album Runaljod - Ragnarok (2016).

     Wardruna is responsible for one of the main and powerful aesthetics of Vikings: The soundtrack
The band participated in the making of the second season of the series. Thanks in part to the success of the Vikings, the band's album in 2016, Runaljod Ragnarok, debuted at number one on Billboard's worldwide album list.

     Everything, absolutely everything, that a director puts on screen should have the purpose of complementing the experience of the viewer with his work. Framing, photography, costumes, ester eggs among other visual techniques are extremely important to define the singular aesthetic of that television series or film, but a significant percentage of this set should be given to the sonorous work, after all, it is completely connected to the sentimental part and is the way the viewer will closely remember that work.

     In addition to the intentional pale photograph of Michael Hirst, the game with religiosity and its conflicts, music is one of the greatest narrative powers that Vikings possessed. In many moments you do not need any dialogue, just the sound of the drums and soft lyrical voices to trap you and get emotional with what is presented to you on screen. The soundtrack is one of the main parts that stand out in the aesthetics of the series and the person in charge of it has name: the Norwegian band Wardruna.