Tales from the Ironwood

For magicians there can be little doubt that the quip from legendary Clash frontman Joe Strummer, "The future is unwritten" is a fundamental truth. Magick suggests that while events may typically occur in some divined fashion, that the Magician has the ability to alter such outcomes. While there undoubtedly are methods other than magick that may shift the events that are to come, the techniques offered by Magick are a sure fire path to  make otherwise unexpected change in the universe. Written from 5 December 2025 through 26 January 2026. ********* Among Heathens and Ásatrúars a popular concept that is frequently referred to and, at times, hotly debated is that of “wyrd.” Wyrd is an Old English concept that is often defined as fate or destiny. The concept of wyrd is related to the German verb werden —to become. Wyrd is the process by which past actions shape our present and present actions may shape our future. Therefore each of our actions have consequences. Wyrd is unfo...