Ostara 2005
Asatru Styled - Arranged by Nanette

Calling of the Landvaetter

All those who would come, come
All those who would fare, fare
All those who would stay, stay
Harmless to me & mine.

(Libation)

Intro
Ostara Vernal Equinox, Triumph of Summer over winter, fertility,
Coming of Vanir, Nei-thus, Rise of Sunna over Mani, Time of Renewal ...

Banishing of Frost Deities
Isa's Wardens
Frost Jontar of the Frost of Most Terrible Heritage
Ragnarok's Instigators
By the Might of Thorr, Be gone until the nights grow long again.

Etin Brides Three
Brazen Skadi, Devious Gerd, and Unrequited Rind
May you leave the weather alone and spend the season tending to issues nearer and dearer to you & yours.
Hail the Shining Etin Brides!

(Libation)

Invocation of Sunna
Sunna, you wax and wane in your splendor as you begin to grace us oft with your glow
We Hail to you and re-await your victory
Hail Sunna! .

(Libation)

Invocation of Nerthus
Hail Nerthus, Our Kindest mother our life bringer, our sustenance
May your seasonal transition bring you joy!
Hail Nerthus!

(Libation)

Invocation of Njordth
Hail Njordth, Vanic Father, Businessman Extraordinaire, Provider of parking and many small pleasures Seasoned Traveler
Warm Protector, Bringer of Prosperity
We deeply thank thee for your gifts and ask that you continue them in the new season.
Hail Njordth!

(Libation)

Invocation of Freya
Hail to the Vanadis, Brisingamen-Glad shining bride of the Vanir
Persevering in the search for OdR,
Blessing our earth with your warmth
Kitty Protector, Mistress of Sessurimnir,
Beacon of Strength in fashionable falcon coat
And matron of that most rare and precious of gifts, true romantic love.
We thank you for all of your unspeakable blessings
And honor you with all of our might!
Hail Freya! ! !

(Libation)

Invocation of Frey
Hail to Fro-Ing, He who makes our lands fertile and loves with all of his being
Golden Boar's keeper
We ask for your blessiilgs as we pay tribute to you on this day!
Hail Freyr!

(LIbation)

Invocation of Eostre
Hail to Eostre, of whom we know little
The Goddess of the Spring
Giving birth to new life and awakening the cycle of time!
Hail Eostre!

(Libation)

Invocation of Thorr
Hail to Thorr
Our Great Protector
Jorth's mightiest son
Iorrningard's Slayer, Mead Thirsty, Keeper of the recyclable goat
Kindest of Heart and Mightiest of Warriors
We give thanks for your blessings.
Hail Thorr!

(Libation)

Invocation of Sif
Hail to Sif!
Golden Haired Keeper of the Grains
ComeIy wife of Thunor
Please bless our earth and us in the coming season.
Hail Sif!

(Libation)

Invocation of 9 Waves
Hail to the 9 waves!
Mighty Daughters of Aegir & Ran
Mothers of our eldest father, Heimdall
May you guard over our oceans and guard our planet
Hail to the 9 Waves!

(Libation)

Invocation of Heimdall
Hail to Heimdall!
Father of Humanity
Giver to us of the noble gift of Runes
Guardian of Bifrost
May you keep us safe from the perils that lie ahead in the season.
Hail Heirndall! ! !

(Libation)

Individual Toasts

In Closing
Hail to the Aesir
Hail to the Vanir
Hail to the Alfar Light & Dark
Hail to the Wights and Ancestors Among Us
Hail to our Earth in Her Gentle Struggle.
All creatures great & small, we hail you all!

(Libation)

The Rite has ended, & So It is wrought.