Norse Paganism | Oath Rings

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Welcome to The Wisdom of Odin! I’m Jacob Toddson, and I created this channel to explore ancient wisdom and spiritual practices from around the world. My journey began with Norse Paganism, and now I travel globally, uncovering knowledge on historical religions, shamanism, plant medicines, and various spiritual paths. Together, we explore how these ancient teachings can inspire and guide us toward a more balanced and meaningful future.

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[curtisgagnon]

I swore my first oath on my ring to Thor today. I swore to be unwavering in my will to not only quit smoking, but also to turn my body into the best it can be. No more shall I be overly gluttonous and slothful. I will achieve my goals to be of sound mind and body and have the strength to be better in both.

I've recently converted and I find a great joy in this community and everything it entails. Thank you for making these videos to help enlighten and spread the wisdom and virtue that can be gained from this kind of spiritualism. Tusen takk.

[shaunhall]

I appreciate your honesty and approach to your videos. I'm a metal and glass artist and I love designing Celtic jewelry as it just feels right to me. Whatever you do in life be authentic on how you live.

[corymoon]

I think I'll pass on even getting one, but I might get a Mjolnir soon. For now I'll pass on oaths, runes, and magic as I'm pretty new to the faith. I'll stick to reading and giving offerrings out in the woods to gods and spirits for the time being.

[frozenironforge]

I forged my oath ring and mjolnir last summer. I haven't sworn on it, nor sworn any oath yet. I'm still waiting to figure out what my first oath is yet to be. As a Pagan, I feel that your oath is a fundamental part of your being. Even simple things, saying you're going to do something. Those small tasks are easy. Swearing an oath to the God's, for the rest of your life? That requires very careful thinking.

[jacksluder]

Getting into Norse paganism. I've been taught Catholicism all my life and I don't know if it's for me. By diving deeper and deeper into Norse paganism I'm getting more invested. I just bought my edda off of Amazon and got rid of the crucifix in my room. After watching this video I'm getting more comfortable and confident in this path I'm taking thank you for explaining that I don't have to swear an oath to anything and letting me into this religion

[msvaleriah]

Jacob, you did good emphasizing the seriousness of making an oath and the possible consequences of breaking them. It's a statement of commitment, not to be taken lightly. I think you're spot on with it being a very private, sacred thing. I'm an old pagan but new to exploring Norse paganism. According to my dna profile, I have Sami ancestry way, way back. and much of my father's family are from the north of England/Scotland, so it's part of my heritage. Your videos are informative and fun to watch. Thank you for both the resources and the experiences that you share with us!

[pedroclara]

I'm new to norse paganism. I'm Chirstian but I'm starting my journey in norse paganim.
I saw a Raven today, I felt Odin looking at me... I felt is presence...
I saw it while I was doing my first offering to the Gods.

[WolfMage]

Thank you for this - the oath ring is just a material object as you stated. What truly counts is your loyalty to your oath, what ever it may be. Your oath is interwoven with your soul and heart. We should not be commercializing our faith be it from a TV show or material symbols. What counts is your pure intention on what ever action you take related to an oath or prayer.

[seekeroftheway]

I look forward joyfully to the coming Golden age of Norse Polytheism! Love to all my Asatru brothers & sisters around the World! May The Gods bless & Keep you! Love from the UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

[wendyvoye]

I wear one to remind me of my ancestors and where I come from.

[lucymclaughlin]

I think that's a smart deduction about the oath rings being subconsciously connected to baptism! Very interesting video, thank you.

[SegaPlease]

I am not Norse but I like to educate myself I am catholic. I enjoy your videos for my knowledge and interest. I love learning and religions

[skullcolector]

I'm new to Norse Paganism, just the other day I saw two ravens. I also felt a strong presence as soon as I saw them. After I could only think Odin was there and giving me a sign

[karamlevi]

As a Certified Hypnotist I can add this about oaths:

When you make a oath or promise to yourself, especially a passionate one... your subconscious holds space for that to occur, most of the time...

What’s that mean? It means it takes up inner energy and creates inner non beneficial complications and decreases confidence in the same way you waiting for a important package to arrive and yet it never comes...

Obviously depleting.

You can go thru your mind and get some of these promises met... others you can heal and clear... you can do a new thing that will cover the old things as in a better or upgraded idea.

Example:

Wanted to learn Spanish or a 2nd language? Never did?...

Think why you wanted that... and find how to make those intentions real today with the intent of the deeper truth to be upheld coming into the future now.

That could be learning hypnosis, learning sales, learning art to share communication, or music again for sharing... or maybe latin so your more alive with reading science ect... or learning a Norse like language now cus more meaning for you?

This can heal the old promise when done with intent, sincerity and mindfulness of the healing.

Purpose of this is to clean up subconscious holdings of energy.

Your confidence and energy will go up. Your self trust ect.

This is one way to do that. There are other ways but it’s meed for your thought ;-)

Skål

[SmokeNUFC]

Great video very informative.. I have a oath ring but haven't swar a oath yet as I don't feel ready I am still pretty new to Norse paganism so I am doing as much research as possible and finding my path before I swar a oath

[agentredfox]

I am an eclectic witch so have worked with several different gods. I think it’s a good point you make about your oaths/deals/bargains with a god being private & being a partnership. I like the idea of the oath ring being symbolic in the way a wedding ring is. I might pick one up eventually as I have worked with Norse gods & have Scandinavian ancestry.

[Brattr_Ulfr]

Viking leaders and warriors used to swear allegiance and loyalty to each other until death. Usually, during this oath, leaders would give their warriors arm rings as a binding factor of the oath. The exchange of arm rings created an unbreakable bond that both sides respected at all costs.

[dseelenmagie]

For me... my oath ring just symbolizes/reminds me that I am listening/open to the influence and powers of this world and ALL the gods within all of creation. It shows I'm loyal to myself and sets me apart from the world denying ideology I was raised to think.

[oakridgereview]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm very new to the Heathenry and Norse Paganism, and I've been trying to wrap my head around Oaths and Oath Rings. There really isn't much information out there on them. This (your page) is awesome, please continue on your path, it's been an amazing guidance for me!

[xanm]

I agree we don't know exactly how the arm rings were used in the Viking age and that modern times have kinda brought on a new meaning for them. I personally wear mine every day. It was given to me. And it means personal improvement, dedication to the norse gods, and carrying myself with honor. I don't necessarily swear oaths on it, but it does have powerful meaning for me. I think Tattoos are a more serious for oaths. I've been in it for about 5 years and I have only taken one serious oath. One. Totally agree with you man. I appreciate it man.