Aesirian Code Of Nine!

Aesirian Code of Nine! 1). The Code is to Honor- Honor your self with truth & fairness. Your word is your bond, give you word power by adhering to it. Honor your family & friends with reverence & respect. Honor your love & the Way above all else. Honor is the mark of strength & nobility. Honor is a big encompassing theology all of its own. Here we find the axiom of “be true to oneself” is quite appropriate. One should be honest & truthful with them selves before they can be honorable to others. Discipline & self-control are key attributes to this. 2). The Code is to Protect- Protect with savagery your blood & kin. Let no one or nothing violate your love or Way. Let there always be inequity in defense. Always protect thrice as fiercely as one is attacked. Protection is the mark of a warrior spirit. Does not mean that one goes out & beats people to death. No, this section calls for intelligence, selfcontrol & wit. There are many ways to protect one’s own, & working to bring prosperity & safety to one’s home is only one way of accomplishing this. You cannot protect your family adequately if you are locked up, or dead. 3). The Code is to Flourish- Prosperity & growth are key to the survival & the Way. Such is the mark of intelligence. Here we find a section, which supports the prior. Hard work as well as smart-work, are key aspects here. By working to bring prosperity to the home & family, we find that we are better equipped to nurture & protect them. This also ensures, continuity, at a very basic level. 4). The Code is Knowledge- Knowledge is power. Seek ever to expand the mind. Never stagnate, for knowledge is a gift from the Gods. For those who think they know it all, they are not being true to themselves or their kin. For those who are true, you will hear them say, “I find out, everyday, how little I know.” Do not let pride stop you from learning. This aspect of the code fully supports the others. 5). The Code is Change- Adapting & changing are important for growth & survival. That which cannot adapt or change is doomed to perish. Change is the mark of insight. It is human nature, in our present form, to resist change. However change is usually for the better, & a part of the natural cycle. Be open to any changes, which might improve your lot, or that of your family & kin. Sacrifice may be needed, & such should be faced heroically. Change which seems daunting; always look to discover what positive benefits may be hidden initially. 6). The Code of Fairness- Pay all debts, pull your own weight, always hear & consider all sides. Treat all others with equity & fairness. Expect the same. This is, perhaps the most noble of the code, as seems to portray the most basic of our personal responsibilities which extend & affect our families & communities in a very direct manner. This is also the big Gebo aspect of the Code.

7). The Code is Balance- Remember the law of balance; All that which you do or wish for, good or ill, shall return to you one day. Strive for the good. A fundamental part of a healthy life is balance, in all things. While always striving for the good or positive in everything, face the negative with bravery & fairness, being open to find the good within the seemingly bad. 8). The Code is Control- Never loose control to anger or be baited by hostility. Never strike a woman unless your life hangs in the balance. Never violate the weak or innocent. Never tolerate those who do. Control is the mark of a disciplined mind, a sign of the greatest of warriors. Self-control walks hand in hand with self-discipline, & therefore honor. Whether one aspires to the warrior level of existence or not, this is one of the more important parts of the Code. One must decide if they wish to be an asset of their family, faith & folk, or a burdensome lesser being. 9). The Code of Conflict- Those of our way, the “Old Way”, must know the art of combat, weapons & vengeance. War is part of the path. Always be prepared for hostility. It is a destiny woven into the fibers of our people. Keep body, mind & training up at all times. Have no remorse in the savagery of conflict. Win, prevail & survive. In this modern era, with what are perceived to be liberal values, we find that such are, in actuality, eroding honesty & truthfulness. These alien ideologies have us running around avoiding direct confrontation on all levels of otherwise (fretful) communications. Instead of bringing peace & coexistence, the opposite occurs. This part of the Code does not necessarily call us to arms, but seeks to open communication & dialogue; to reinstall bravery at its most basic level. Do not be afraid to confront the one whom you feel slighted by; do not be afraid to confront your own fears.

Ves Heill! Farr Heill! Hail Odin! Hail the Goddesses and Gods of the North! Hail To Our Folk!