Seiðr

Seiðr (pronounced roughly "sayder" or "seydur") is a Norse spiritual practice often associated with shamanism, especially in the context of pre-Christian Scandinavian and Northern European traditions. While not identical to Siberian or other Indigenous shamanic systems, it occupies a similar role in Norse cosmology and spiritual life. The word 'shaman' in modern times has become an umbrella term for certain disciplines and techniques but the word derives from just one region of Siberia. Because Ljós Megin is born from the framework of Norse spiritual principles it is more appropriate to use the term Seiðr instead of Shamanism.

The fundamental goal of Seiðr is to access the realms which are hidden from us in the normal, conscious, physical world. This is achieved through navigating the subconscious and unconscious minds using certain techniques which ultimately give the practitioner entry into what lies beyond. The primary technique used in Ljós Megin is called Utiseta (pronounced 'utty-setter').

The use of Utiseta in Ljós Megin Seiðr has many purposes, some of which involve understanding the deeper regions of the 'self' better to facilitate healing of negative thought and behavioral patterns, as well as going deeper still towards healing the spirit.

Utiseta, done correctly, gently helps the practitioner get into the correct mind state which is akin to being in a very deep meditation. One of the tools we use to get there is rhythm.... more specifically, drumming. The use of the drum as a healing tool in Ljós Megin is very prominent and is used in various ways. When using it for Utiseta we rely on playing it at a certain tempo which is proven to ease the practitioner into a 'waking dream state'. This is a safe and well practiced method.

Ljós Megin drum

One of the very first goals we like to encourage is to find your Fylgja (pronounced 'feelya') which can be understood as similar to some of these concepts... power animal, spirit animal, animal guide, totem animal, etc.

One other aspect of it can be understood as a primitive, animalistic part of our 'self' and as such can help us understand how we respond and react in certain situations before our conscious decisions and actions take over. This can be very helpful in understanding past patterns of behaviour as well as using them to our advantage in the future.

Fylgja

One final note, but a very important one, is that within Ljós Megin we see Utiseta as a tool to be used to gain personal insight and healing on a deep spiritual level. It is a method for gaining your own 'truths' and, therefore, compatible with any personal beliefs or religious convictions the practitioner may have.

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