Alongside Galdor Science there is another science that was practiced among the Norse. This is Seither, pronounced say-the, (Seith, Seidh, Sejdr) Science. It was practiced not only by the Norse, but by all Indo-Europeans, other Europeans and by every people and race on earth, in various forms. It is probably better known as a form of shamanism. In Seither, the practitioner seeks experiences beyond the inner self. Seither originated with Freyja, who taught it to Odin. It involves trav- eling to other worlds or states of consciousness, astral projection, astral vision, sex magick, soothsaying, transforming into altered states and divination. As a Vanir, Freyja represents a pantheon of very ancient Gods who united with the Aesir, and Seither, known as the technique of ecstacy, probably predates all forms of reli- gion. The Seither Master of olden times was reputed to shape-shift, possess the power to see into the future and travel to other realms. This type of Science involves the use of substances that include stones and crystals, herbs and animal products. There is even an elements of sex involved in this form of Science. It is used in what is referred to as witchcraft or magick.
Seither was taught to Odin by Freyja and in return, Odin taught Freyja Gal- dor. Here we have a balance between the two types of Science (Magick)—the male and female elements and dualism which is so fundamental to Indo-Euro- pean theology. Originally, Seither was not the exclusive property of the Indo- Europeans that entered Europe after the drowning of Atlantis in the Black Sea. Caucasians throughout Eurasia before the rise of the Atlantean Aryans on the shores of the Black Sea probably practiced Seither. The ancient Aryans probably practiced a form of Seither before the Gods appeared to them and taught them Galdor and the way to used the combined disciplines to harness the Vril. The Caucasians living in Europe, as well as most other people living throughout Europe, Asia and Africa were practicing a form of shamanism. But their knowl- edge of Seither was joined with that of the invading Indo-Europeans, to evolve into the Seither Science that came to be practiced by the Norse one thousand years ago.
In Europe, this form of science was dominated by women. This was true, not only for the Norse, but all Indo-Europeans. We hear of the Oracle in Greece and
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the Sybil in Rome. Galdor incorporated the doctrines and properties of Seither into itself and together they form a very powerful and unique form of European Magick that can be used to harness the power of the Vril. We refer to this science as Vrilology.
Freyja is known as the Seitherkuna, or the Great Disir. The Disir were thought to be nine Goddesses who dressed in black and carried swords. They were sup- posed to have descended to earth and taught our women ancestors the science of Seither. When Freyja rides to earth to carry away the souls of great heroes, the nine Disir are transformed in the Valkyries. The people of Sweden, at Uppsala, celebrated a ceremony to their honor during the month of February, at the time of the full moon.
After Europe was converted to Christianity, the Christian hierarchy sought to destroy the use of Seither and Galdor among the people of Europe, and con- ducted a propaganda campaign of defamation, referring to the old religions and their practices as witchcraft, black magic, and Satanism. For this reason, many of our people, who have developed an interest in this type of practice, have turned to alien cultures, such as those of the American aborigines. But there is no reason for our people to turn to alien cultures to rediscover Seither Science. It is health- ier and wiser to seek such knowledge from within, rather then looking for it in strange and exotic traditions that are alien and foreign to our souls. We Europe- ans have a rich heritage—we only have to rediscover it.
There are several ways we can practice Seither, and all in conjunction with Galdor. This involves putting oneself into a trance. This can be done individually or as a member of a group. The latter way is preferred because you will have other people with you to help you return to this realm of existence if you should wan- der too far in an alternate realm. Another method is when you are asleep. After you have a achieved a certain degree of expertise in this craft, you will often have experiences during your state of deep sleep. It is a form of dreaming, but more. In actuality, you fall into a state that is not sleep, but a form of astral projection dur- ing deep sleep. Your astral form will travel to other realms or to different regions in this universe. Another method is actually a second type of trance that involves rhythmic practices that include music, drums, humming and singing. This form of practice is also very effective within a group environment and can be used in conjunction with the trance. Many cultures and traditions have relied on drugs, sleep deprivation, fasting, and even physical torture, but I frown on such prac- tices as extreme and dangerous. They feed into the power of chaos and destruc- tiveness and can be very dangerous to those who engage in such activities.
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Divination and clairvoyance, sometimes referred to as soothsaying or fortune telling, is also a part of Seither. This aspect of Seither is done without the assis- tance of casting Runes. By using one of the three ways mentioned, one can be placed into a trance. This is done by relying on the right side of the brain, while Rune casting is the process of using both parts of the brain. Once you are in a trance you can actually travel to other realms, or different worlds that make up the nine worlds in the Norse cosmology. In this way, it is possible to meet differ- ent entities, including the Gods and Goddesses. While in this state, it is very pos- sible and often the case with most people who experience this, to establish a personal relationship with different deities and other beings, including elves, dwarfs etins, valkyries and so on. In previous centuries, this art was known as “spiritualism,” and in more recent times, as “channeling.”
To enter such a state individually you must first perform the exercises described to relax your body and free your mind of all thoughts except those that will help you to transcend this earthly existence. If you are a member of a group practicing Vril Science, you will find that your progress in reaching this advance state will be much more rapid. Whether you are practicing Seither or Galdor, you are drawing on the Vril’s power. Thus, as a member of a group, you can draw on greater power to assistance you in entering a trance and traveling to other realms. Performing Seither with the purpose of entering a trance takes a great deal of time and practice to reach the necessary relaxed state, but if you are a member of a group, you will be charged with the collective power of the group’s effort to draw on the Vril, and thus you can rely on a greater sought of power to assist you to enter such a state of consciousness. But there is also an added value of being a part of a group—you will be more anchored or rooted for you protection.
In each case, performing Seither as an individual or as a member of a group, once you are performing the exercise, you should will yourself to transcend your existence in Midgard. Sometimes you will not have control over where you will end up, especially if the Gods desire to speak with you, but you can also try and direct the course of your journey towards a given destination. If you wish to enter Vanaheim, then you should feel yourself entering Vanaheim. Visualize yourself crossing the rainbow bridge, leading you away from Midgard, crossing the void to another realm—this time it is Vanaheim, but it could be Asgard, Ljossalfheim or any of the other realms. Once you become proficient in these exercises you will discover that you can will yourself to any realm you so desire. Hopefully you will meet entities who are inhabitants of these realms and eventually communicate with them and establish personal relationships. You can do this by exchanging gifts of love and friendships. This can be done by discovering the names of the
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entities you meet and then celebrate your meeting with them through poetry, verse, or even through sacrifice.
Once you have established a personal relationship or relationships, you can call on these entities to assist you in your life and work. You can call on them much in the same way that a Catholic will ask assistance from a particular saint.