The Heretical Heathen Podcast

The God-Rune: Scrying Ansuz

What do you see when you scry Ansuz, the rune of divine speech and inspired communication? This episode documents a scrying session with the fourth rune of the Elder Futhark - exploring the visions and insights that emerge when gazing into Odin's breath. We discuss Ansuz's connection to language, prophecy, and the creative power of the word itself.   Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Thurisaz: What the Thorn Reveals

Thurisaz is the rune of the giant, the hammer, the thorn — primal and protective, it guards as much as it reveals. In this episode, we bring that dual nature into our scrying practice, learning to work with Thurisaz not as obstacle but as guardian of genuine sight.   Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

The Gorgias and The Magician

In Plato's Gorgias, Socrates reveals what sophistry really is — not wisdom, but a turning away from the good that quietly hollows out the soul. When we choose the appearance of virtue over its reality, we don't just deceive others; we lose something in ourselves. This episode sits with that ancient warning and asks what it means for us today.   Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Scrying the Second Rune: Uruz

Scrying the rune Uruz - primal strength, vital force, and the untamed power of the aurochs. We explore what emerges when you gaze into this rune's depths and how its wild energy manifests in vision.   Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Rune Yoga

The runes aren't just symbols to memorize or cast - they're living forces that can be embodied. Rune yoga, or stadha, is the practice of assuming physical postures that mirror the shapes of individual runes, combining breath work and focused intention to internalize their power. We discuss the origins of this practice, how it differs from meditation or visualization alone, and practical techniques for incorporating runic postures into your own work. Whether you're new to the runes or looking to deepen your practice, embodying the staves offers a direct, visceral path to understanding.   Music: https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/