To Be a Volva Stav Student
Many people ask how to start with my method. I have given folks the rune book and app, manual and youtube videos to start. So here’s what you do: 1. Read “The Runes: A Human Journey” – write 9 new … Continue reading
Category Archives: VölvaBlog
Northern Folk Gathering – great for Students!
Each Fall and Spring after my Minneapolis courses at the Eye of Horus and Ingebretsens, a new crop of interested students desires to go further in their studies with me. I always recommend that students interested in Volva Stav attend … Continue reading
Nykken and Bear
My new recording, Nykken and Bear, is now complete thanks to the Kickstarter fundraising event! This is my 3 Nordic roots recording and first “studio album” in this genre. Nykken and Bear is being called “an old fashioned listening album” … Continue reading
Nordic Roots in Arizona
Sunday April 28, 2013 Triangle L Ranch and B&B in Oracle, Arizona Kari will sing and tell stories from Nordic traditions as ancient at the runes (100AD) and as recent as her poetry inspired by her time on a Norwegian … Continue reading
Kickstarter Launched for a New Recording!
Help me fund my new recording: “The Nykken and the Bear” through this kickstarter effort. Family, friends, and fans – I have began recording in November and will be finishing the studio work on February 2. This album is very … Continue reading
Fall/Winter Calendar
My schedule of workshops and performances is up-to-date. I teach in Minneapolis during the winter months beginning in October and ending in March. We are often snowed in up here so i offer classes on Sundays at the Eye of … Continue reading
Stav night at Merlin’s Rest December 2011
Here are a few sweet photos from our regular Tuesday night sessions at Merlins Rest in South Minneapolis.
Questions from Students
Thanks for asking such good questions everyone. Q. I have connected to the web and am managing to stay there most of the day. It’s wonderful to see the multi-faceted connections. But, now what? What should I do next? A. … Continue reading
What is a völva?
In the Midwest A volva is one who carries the staff for the community at large, is recognized by the community and asked to serve as volva. Remaining oathed only to serve the community at large, a volva does not … Continue reading
My Spae for 09-09-09
On 09-09-09 I did a rune pull during ritual – one for each of the 9 worlds to indicate “what is the re-set button for the next phase of this world on the tree.” The runes, from the roots up, … Continue reading
Summer Thing
If you have been following my facebook status or visiting my website karitauring.com you will know that I am still on Vandrestav! I have just returned from Kansas City and will be in Minneapolis teaching most of October. Then at … Continue reading
Inherited Cultural Grief and Women
We inherit everything from our ancestors. In Old Norse this is called oorlog. As cultures go through changes due to environmental strain, war, and other traumas, the mothering of children necessarily shifts. If our mothers endured great pain, they often … Continue reading
Summer Thing travels – June and July 2010
The summer thing-tour started with Troth Moot at Hinkley, then Swedish Festival in Cambridge, then Viking Village at Hjemkomst Center, and now for family time. The three gigs were pretty amazing. Different, yet equally as profound. It was a great … Continue reading
June is a Thing-month
In the way of the Norse tradition, I have been traveling for most of this month. What a joy it is to meet with so many good and wise people!My birthday is coming up – 44 on the 4th…double golden!!I … Continue reading
Farvel gammle Norge!
It was my last episode of Alt for Norge today, May 6, 2010. Being in Norway was amazing. Being part of a Reality show was bizarre but very educational. Here is a link to my farewell video at tvnorge Best,Kari
Alt for Norge!
Hurrah! the show is a big hit!We all worked so hard, the crew did an amazing job. I am so proud of Monster for the beautiful filming and editing. It must have been so difficult to choose from all that … Continue reading
Kari in April 2010
Second and Fourth Tuesdays at Merlins Rest. Volva Stav Intensive at the Eye of Horus. April 8th – Look for an article about me in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and if you are in Norway, watch the premiere of “Alt … Continue reading
Full moon Monday
Pick up your stavFind your water sourceGo to the Well and Find the TreeBecome the TreePlant YourselfDrinkHail the LandHail the AncestorsHail the Folk Beste Hilsen!Kari
Runelore
Easter Rituals/Equinox Rituals
The pre-Christian origins of Spring Rituals in Scandinavian tradition have been preserved in so many interesting ways. The week of Easter, named for the Germanic Goddess Ostara, is filled with practical ritual that any good farmstead would want to follow.The … Continue reading