Jarðarblót is an annual, public ritual which aims to turn the emotional and social benefits of ritual towards responding to the climate crisis.
Sigrblót marks the transition from winter to summer and the beginning of the growing season, and was a day of asking for success. We want to take this day to envision forms of abundance and success beyond agriculture, wealth and conflict—rather, we can envision forms of success that are intentionally antiauthoritarian and liberatory.
Honoring deities that represent our interests and the world around allows us to express love, gratitude, and even grief in a supportive environment. Boasting allows one to take stock of what power is already available to them to approach the problem. The veneration of ancestors and well-wishing of descendants provides a way to express gratitude for the work already done, and to remember our motivations for the work yet to be done. Toasting helps to build community, because it is with many hands and diverse talents that change is made.
Participants will be provided with a ritual program and resource packet. We will take a break after Jarðarblót and at 7:45pm eastern (sunset) we will begin Sigrblót. Online attendees should follow this link to the Google Meet room. You can also add this event to your Google calendar.
Central to this ritual is the recognition that the devastating consequences of environmental destruction are intensified by oppressions that include (but are not limited to) colonialism, racism, ableism and classism. It is vital to confront and push back against these institutions in our work towards environmental justice. "No frith with fascists" means eco-fascists, too
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