Northern Tradition witch and "Pennsylvania Dutch" hexeri Jj Starwalker shares her thoughts and views from her Maine homestead and studio.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 30
The word of the day is attitude.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 29
The word of the day is harmony.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 28
The word of the day is pause.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 27
The word of the day is bounty.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 26
The word of the day is turn.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 25
The word of the day is cycles.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 24
The word of the day is community.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 23
The word of the day is mother.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 22
The word of the day is defense.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 21
The word of the day is joy.
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Wishing you all wonderful Yule blessings and a prosperous and abundant turn of the wheel.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 20
The word of the day is holy.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 19
The word of the day is personal.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 18
The word of the day is joy.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 17
The word of the day is healthy.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 16
The word of the day is communication.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 15
The word of the day is peaceful.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 14
The word of the day is winter.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 13
The word of the day is deliberate.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 12
The word of the day is listen.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 11
The word of the day is communicate.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 10
The word of the day is timeline.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 9
The word of the day is camaraderie.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 8
The word of the day is quiet.
Words of Wisdom December 7
The word of the day is open.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 6
The word of the day is vision.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 5
Myth can help you find the clearing when you wander in the woods.
The word of the day is light.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 4
The word of the day is encompass.
Words of Wisdom December 3
The word of the day is view.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 2
The word of the day is joining.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Words of Wisdom December 1
The word of the day is connection.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 30
to share by the fire; `tis the season…
The word of the day is quiet.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 29
The word of the day is re-evaluate.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 28
The word of the day is relax.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 27
The word of the day is connection.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 26
The word of the day is posterity.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 25
The word of the day is precise.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 24
The word of the day is messages.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 23
The word of the day is story.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 22
The word of the day is write.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 21
The word of the day is protection.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 20
The word of the day is healing.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 19
The word of the day is responsibility.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 18
The word of the day is contemplate.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 16
The word of the day is family.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 15
The word of the day is opportunity
Friday, November 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 14
The word of the day is insight.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 13
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 12
The word of the day is sacred.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 11
The word of the day is beginning.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 10
The word of the say is winter.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 9
The word of the day is protection.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 8
The word of the day is choices.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 7
The word of the day is caution.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 6
The word of the day is honorable.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 5
The word of the day is care.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 4
The word of the day is gifts.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 3
The word of the day is improvement.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 2
The word of the day is freedom.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Words of Wisdom November 1
The word of the day is onward.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 31
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 30
The word of the day is warmth.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 29
The word of the day is foresight.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 28
The word of the day is stillness.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 26
The word of the day is care.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 25
The word of the day is tools.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 24
The word of the day is blessings.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 22
The word of the day is receptivity.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 21
The word of the day is balance.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 20
The word of the day is sustaining.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 19
The word of the day is heedful.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 18
The word of the day is attention.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 17
The word of the day is awareness.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 16
The word of the day is abundance.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 15
The word of the day is heart.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 14
The word of the day is winter.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 13
The word of the day is protection.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 12
The word of the day is hope.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 11
The word of the day is awake.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 10
The word of the day is melody.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 9
The word of the day is balance.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 8
The word of the day is hold.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 7
The word of the day is open.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 6
The word of the day is balance.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 4
The word of the day is connection.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom October 2
The word of the day is appropriate.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 30
The word of the day is flexible.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 29
The word of the day is beginnings.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 28
The word of the day is grounded.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 27
The word of the day is advance.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 26
The word of the day is deep.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 25
The word of the day is empower.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 24
The word of the day is cooperation.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 23
The word of the day is harmony.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 22
The word of the day is kin.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 20
The word of the day is winter.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 19
The word of the day is season.
Words of Wisdom September 18
The word of the day is wisdom.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
words of wisdom September 17
The word of the day is guardian.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 16
The word of the day is caution.
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I have to comment on this, as I have NO IDEA what is up... I, personally do not feel anything that would indicate that one does not reap what they sow... but it came very decidedly and when I tried to turn from it -- as from wayward thoughts of mine that sometimes intrude on the reception of from the Gods, They would have none of it and I had to write these words.
I still maintain that one should sow the seeds of light and justice, of balance and healing...
The messenger is confused...
Starwalker
Monday, September 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 15
The word of the day is fullness.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 14
The word of the day is seek.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 13
The word of the day is community.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 12
The word of the day is serenity.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 11
The word of the day is motion.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 10
The word of the day is cycle.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 9
The word of the day is purposeful.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 8
The word of the day is connection.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 7
The word of the day is healing.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 6
The word of the day is onward.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 5
The word of the day is commitment.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 4
The word of the day is abundance.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 3
The word of the day is habit.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 2
The word of the day is discernment.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Words of Wisdom September 1
The word of the day is moderation.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 31
The word of the day is health.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 30
The word of the day is renew.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 29
The word of the day is season.
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This entry on the virtual pages of my Words of Wisdom file marks the first full year of this practice for me.
Last year the Gods "kicked my butt" and insisted that I start receiving the Words and writing them down, and then (I am not sure of how long after I started they did this) insisted that I share them. This has been a scary (at first) and eye-opening exercise for me, and looking back I can see it was Their first way of guiding me more directly onto the Path of Volva. They hit me with that one around Yule last year.
They have also said that these words are to be made into a book, and specified that it have pages throughout for others to write their Words in connection. I will begin this project shortly and aim for publication in time for Yule.
I want to thank those of you who have been listening to these Words over the past months. Many have shared additional thoughts, or at times simply how appropriate the Words were for them on that day. I, too, see that sometimes these Words are meant "specifically" for me and sometimes I have glimmers of awareness that They were speaking specifically to someone else.
I will continue to receive -- and share -- these morning bits of wisdom as long as the Gods share them with me and direct me to pass them along. Know, always, that these are not my words, but Theirs, and don't shoot the messenger.
In Frigga's Service,
Jj Starwalker
Volva of the North
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 27
The word of the day is health.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 26
The word of the day is cycle.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 25
The word of the day is whole.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 24
The word of the day is health.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 23
The word of the day is hearty.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 22
The word of the day is growth.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 21
The word of the day is caution.
Words of Wisdom August 20
not compel.
The word of the day is awareness.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 19
The word of the day is abundance.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 18
onward.
The word of the day is awareness.
Words of Wisdom - August 17
there and will be shown to you.
The word of the day is guidance.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 16
The word of the day is blessings.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 15
The word of the day is attention.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 14
The word of the day is harvest.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 13
The word of the day is blessings.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 12
The word of the day is direction.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 11
The word of the day is freedom.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 10
The word of the day is inspiration.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 9
The word of the day is balance.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 8
The word of the day is progress.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 7
The word of the day is appropriate.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 6
The word of the day is rock.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 5
The word of the day is peace.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 4
The word of the day is new.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 3
The word of the day is whole.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 2
The word of the day is joy.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Words of Wisdom August 1

Celebrate the summer,
Celebrate the sun,
It brings forth bounty all around,
Soon it will be done.
Celebrate the seasons,
Each one in its turn,
Each one has a reason,
Though we may freeze and burn.
Celebrate the rain that falls,
It washes down the sky;
Fires help woods and grasslands,
Though we wonder why.
Celebrate the wind that blows,
Be it gentle, hard or fast
And the earth whereon we walk,
With bounty, full and vast.
© Jj Starwalker August 1, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 31
The word of the day is health.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 30
The word of the day is health.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 29
The word of the day is awareness.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 28
The word of the day is empower.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 27
The word of the day is kindred.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 26
The word of the day is guidance.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 25
The word of the day is sure.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 24
The word of the day is life.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 23
The word of the day is providence.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 22
The word of the day is potential.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 21
The word of the day is onward.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 20
The word of the day is perspective.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 19
The word of the day is balance.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 17
The word of the day is potential.
Words of wisdom July 18
The word of the day is blessings.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 16
The word of the day is prosperity.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 15
The word of the day is connection.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 14
The word of the day is campfire.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 13
The word of the day is peace.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 12
The word of the day is company.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 11
The word of the day is vigilance.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 10
The word of the day is concern.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 9
The word of the day is change.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 8
The word of the day is change.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 7
The word of the day is persistence.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 6
The word of the day is continue.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 5
The word of the day is growth.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 4
The word of the day is open.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 3
The word of the day is power.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 2
The word of the day is guard.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Words of Wisdom July 1
Sometimes what most needs saying, least needs to be said.
The word of the day is harmony.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 30
The word of the day is intent.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 29
The word of the day is commitment.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 28
The word of the day is cave.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 27
The word of the day is summer.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 26
The word of the day is opening.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 25
The word of the day is scale.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 24
The word of the day is stillness.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 23
When you immerse yourself in the greater world, do not forget a place of solitude. Return there often.
The word of the day is restore.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 21
To be true to yourself in the world, choose the lights you shine but do shine.
The word of the day is unique.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 20
The word of the day is providence.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 19
Grab tight to the reins and draw in the energy of hearth and home.
The word of the day is secure.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 18
The word of the day is history.
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Full Moon Tonight... Though we may not see it here... my garden loves the rain so I will not complain.
I think of this as the first moon of summer... the sun has been getting up at the same minute (4:47 where I am) since June 10. I wonder if it will stay at that until Equinox this weekend and how long after... We will see in due course.
I will be honoring the moon tonight, whether I can see her or not.
I wonder how many families will spend the kinds of evenings I remember in the summer when we visited with my grandparents each year. The adults would sit on the porch (screened against the bugs) or if the mosquitoes were fewer, in chairs in the yard, under the tree after supper... Some would smoke (this WAS the 60s...) or have a drink... the cousins would run in the yard, chasing "lightning bugs" and playing tag until, eventually, we would flop down on the ground or the floor of the porch and listen to the remembering of times past.
My kids and grands live far away and will not be here to listen... and I am not settled in a neighborhood (yet) where there might be others who would come by -- as I did with the older folks in my neighborhood when I was a kid -- but I will likely spend some time sitting and telling tales this summer... while I ply my new hobby as a spinner.
Be well...
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 17

Spiritual rain, the water of life, Inspiration refreshes and cleanses the soul.
The word of the day is gentle.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 16
The word of the day is inspiration.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 15
Be both strong and tender; each in its own time is needed.
The word of the day is balance.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 13

Seize the day! Wring out of it all the joy a summer’s day can hold, then let it go peacefully into the twinkling twilight.
The word of the day is frolic.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 10
The word of the day is summer.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 9
The word of the day is joy.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 8
The word of the day is unexpected.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 7
The word of the day is talent.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 6
The word of the day is quiet.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 5
The word of the day is awareness.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 4
The word of the day is potential.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 3
The word of the day is prayer.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 2
The word of the day is sacred.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Words of Wisdom June 1
The word of the day is community.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 31
The word of the day is cleansing.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 29
The word of the day is options.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 28
The word of the day is wisdom.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 27
The word of the day is earth.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
You are One in community; many quiet voices speak loudly.
The word of the day is share.
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 24
The word of the day is appreciation.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 23
The word of the day is work.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 21
The word of the day is positive.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 20
Spin me a tale of the Maying Moon, dancing the tune, soon to be June.
The word of the day is bard.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 19
The word of the day is sentinel.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 18
The word of the day is infinity.

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Saturday, May 17, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 17
When you are alone, sit with me by the fire; you are known and loved.
The word of the day is above.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 16
The word of the day is synergy.
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Individually hand drawn and hand painted
the Old Way, in Sacred Space
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 15
The word of the day is balance.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 14
The word of the day is goddess.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 13
The word of the day is steadfast.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 12
The word of the day is forward.

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 11
The word of the day is appropriate.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 10
The word of the day is joy.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 9
important and you will be held to them.
The word of the day is tapestry.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 8
The word of the day is discernment.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 7
The word of the day is conduit.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 6
The word of the day is reach.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 5
The word of the day is awake.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 3
The word of the day is ecology.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 3
The word of the day is breeze.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Words of Wisdom May 2
The word of the day is wisdom.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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The word of the day is celebrate.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Words of Wisdom April 30
The word of the day is awaken.