On Sunday, October 15, at 4 p.m. Eastern U.S. time (20:00 UTC), Reverend Maire Durkan will host a virtual Haustblót (Autumn Ritual) honoring Thor, Sif, Freyr, Gerdr and Idunn.

This is a ritual for Heathens around the world who find themselves without a practice-group to celebrate the holidays, or are traveling, serving abroad or otherwise can’t make it back for a holiday celebration. It’s also for those of you who are just curious about the faith and want to see what we do.

Hausblot marks the end of the Harvest Holy Tide, a time of great celebration, abundance and sharing our propsperity with others.

If possible, have ready an offering of fruit or grain for your home altar. 

For more on how to perform a Blot, including a tutorial on virtual Blot and the history of Blot, we have written an article describing it in detail.

The host, Maire Durkan, is a Friggswoman, an ordained Godsperson by The Troth, and a witch in the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel tradition.

Her spiritual work is deeply informed by her connection to deity, ancestors, and weal-working wights, and is deeply rooted in both of her spiritual traditions. She is also a children’s book author, poet, teacher, and birth and postpartum doula. She lives with her amazing husband Patrick (of 37 years), the youngest contingent of their nine children, a trio of spoiled felines, and four pet chickens, near the beautiful Brandywine River Valley of Northern Delaware.