Freya

Freya

Freya (Freyja) is a Goddess from the Norse Pantheon. She is radiant, formidable, and one of the most revered and beloved goddesses. Freya is a goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, and seidr (magic). She is both nurturing and fierce.

Freya is a Vanir goddess who came to live among the Aesir after a truce between the two divine tribes. She is the daughter of Njord, the sea god, and the sister of Freyr, the god of prosperity and peace. She resides in the hall of Fólkvangr, where she welcomes half of the fallen warriors into her domain, while the other half go to Odin's Valhalla.

Freya is associated with love, passion, beauty, and attraction, so she would be called on for love matters. She is also a Goddess of fertility, so would be called on for success in breeding animals as well as human fertility.  

She is a fierce warrior, riding into battle upon her chariot drawn by two great cats. Historically, she would be called on before battle, but in our modern world, she can be called on for help with any difficult situation or issue regarding conflict.

Freya's associations with seidr (magic) related to seeing and influencing the future, make her a good ally in your magical practice.

Freya's symbols and associations

• Amber and Gold: Freya married Óðr, who went away on long journeys, and Freya would cry tears of red gold. These tears are said to turn to gold and amber when they hit the ground, so are called Freya's tears.
• The Brísingamen Necklace: Freya's necklace (torc), The Brísingamen necklace is an exquisite, magickal symbol of power, seduction, and sovereignty.
• Cats: Freya is associated with cats and is often depicted riding her chariot being pulled by large cats. The cats are symbolic of Freya's nature and are considered sacred to her.
• Friday: The day Friday is thought to be named after her (or Frigg, another Norse goddess), making it a particularly potent day to honour her.
• Wild Boars: She is connected to wild boars, particularly Hildisvíni, a man named Ottar, who had a close bond with her. She disguised him as a giant boar.

Working with Freya

If you would like to get to know this powerful Goddess, here are a few ideas:

• Give her Offerings: Honey, mead, flowers, images of cats, amber, and gold.
• Love and Beauty Rituals: Call upon Freya when working with self-love, confidence, attraction, or romantic spells.
• Warrior Energy: If you need courage and strength, Freya can be a powerful ally in battle—both literal and metaphorical.
• Divination: Divination of any kind, especially working with runes, or trance work can help you to connect with Freya.

Final Thoughts

Freya is a multifaceted goddess of beauty, love, fertility, warrior, witch, and sovereign being. She reminds us that power lies in embracing all aspects of ourselves, from vulnerability to strength. Whether you seek love, protection, or the mysteries of magick, Freya is your Goddess.