Norse Pagan Symbols: The Vegvisir

(Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%)

-
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.

On this channel, I aim to foster unity and understanding across spiritual traditions, beyond boundaries of race, sexuality, gender, or politics. You’ll find an inclusive, open-minded space free from divisive content, drama, and bias. Join me as we discover and share the timeless wisdom that can heal and uplift us all.

[ethancroft]

Here's the thing. The Viking Age was only one (very short) time period in the history of the Norse people. All the other time periods both before and after are just as "authentically" Norse. So yes, the Vegvisir is an authentic Norse symbol which can help you connect with your heritage/culture/religion. It's just not from the time period of the Vikings. That doesn't make it any less of a "real" Norse symbol.

[shannonloomis]

My best friend bought me a neckless with the symbol. Even though I'm Christian he wanted me to have it because his understanding (new Asatru kinsmen) is that it leads you home, true north, true self, more of a compose of self, ECT. He wanted me to always have that reminder of "home". I never take it off accept to shower.

[russelljohnson]

Again so strange, everytime I think of something you show up, like I've been guided to you again, I love my faith, thank you for helping me understand

[crowfeedreactions]

What I like is that, unlike other pagan YouTube personalities, you're not so full of yourself that you DICTATE what is and isn't paganism. You always are quite clear that these videos are YOUR beliefs and a chronicle of YOUR journey on the pagan path. I can't imagine the odious "Ocean Keltoi" ever admitting ignorance or deigning to come down from the pedestal from which he preaches to the unwashed masses. In short, your modesty is highly appreciated.

[crazycherokee]

to me, the Vegvisir always struck me as a means of never getting lost, both in the real world, Midgard, and in the spirit world after this body passes on. i want it tattooed on my hand, so that whenever im driving, working, drawing, etc. i'll never lose my way. and, of course, as you said, it has become a means for other pagans to find one another, so in a sense, its still being used as a compass, only more spiritually now than physically. Skal, brother.

[conmc]

I happened to stumble across this channel a few days ago and since then I haven't been able to stop watching. This morning I finally called to Odin and a feeling of strong peace came over me and I knew I was heard. Thank you for leading me to the Gods. Keep up the good work!

[brandonlong]

I absolutely adore your outlooks and your videos sharing clearly well researched information. Thank you for being an educator, and a speaker of Odin’s wisdom. Skal!

[johnrutledge]

My grandmother taught me how to find north . I was surprised to find out that it doesn't matter where you are to be able to find it - most times .

[blackenedwidow]

this stave jumped very prominently into my mind's eye during some astral work/ deep meditation one day. Can not recall when I had seen it prior to that, but it was very clear in my mind's eye that day and I knew I needed it to be with me when I did that kind of work. I've since had it tattooed on me, and I feel it ground me and almost get "heavy" when I'm in that space ever since it was put on. It definitely is my way home/anchor, and I love having it on me as a tattoo

[francoprinsloo]

I have a pendant of the vegvisir that I've been keeping on my neck for the last 3 years or so and I theorized that it is a symbolic way of saying I will always find a way through hardships in my life and I haven't been wrong yet.

[Lawrence_L.A._Auble]

I recently discovered our family’s history - Swedish Varangian Vikings and have been looking into new tattoos to celebrate my heritage. Appreciate the channel.

[kjartanbb]

Thank you for sharing. I have always been fascinated with these symbols from the old time. Vegvísir has always been close to me since I went exploring Europe from Iceland for the first time. Keep up the good work.

[shebear]

I think this is a great topic to discuss, especially for those who are new. They're going to be searching for topics such as this.

[microwave]

I really like your idea of the 9 realms shown in the vigvisir

[adamwest]

I appreciate and thank you for your videos, it has been helping me on my path.

[jakthraves]

Thank you Jacob. I have been intending to get a Vegvísir tattoo soon, so thank you for expanding my knowledge of it. And thank you for providing your insights to help other of the Folk on our own Paths

[Teskar]

Shout-out from Brazil! Thank you for enlightening my way. Skål!

[fannymaresu]

Yes please continue these videos ! Its very interesting to have your point of view ! I love how open you became in your faith, like "the way we use it today is not the right signification, but if it becomes the symbol of something new, why not use it ?" I love it 🥰

[EveInTheMachine]

Very helpful indeed!
I too plan on getting this as a tattoo one day.
It's worth mentioning though that since I've started this path, I bought myself a Mjolnir pendant and now I've been noticing a lot more people with similar symbols around in my daily life.
I think just embracing these symbols and having the courage to wear them in the midst of this Abrahamic sea we call the West alone will attract more like-minded people to you. :)

[shaktiveda]

This symbol is the one I was attracted the most at first sight, I drawed it on a sketch pad and sat with it at my desk and realized pretty fast how much more things I have been able to accomplish ever since I had this symbol in front of me; I also noticed much more clarity of the mind. Not sure what this is. I know very little about this symbol but I have to say that I too have the feeling that this symbol holds some certain powers, and a connection to those realms...my hubby fall in love with it as soon as he layed his eyes upon it and now he wants me to make him one just alike mine. Something about this symbol is energetically positive and I really enjoy its energy's. I am watching your videos so I can find out more about these symbols, very intriguing so far.