Welcome
Takk, thanks for visiting
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Storytelling while spinning, blowing horns and playing flutes, moving with runes and nature, expressing my Nordic Root. ​In Minneapolis, my home is in Bdote, traditional sacred land of the Dakota Nation.
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Med beste helsignet
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9 Herbs Charm, March 7 @ Norway House
An introduction to the Old Anglo-Saxon text from 900 C.
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Part of the Lacnunga "Remedy," a poem called the nine herbs charm has fascinated people for over one thousand years. It has both Heathen and Christian references and addresses the plants as though they have a consciousness.
Kari leaned into this poem during the Pandemic shutdown. These plant companions continue to hear their songs in Kari's Minneapolis home.
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Learn the historical contex and content of the poem. Hear the "jump rope charm" and "healer's declaration" as Kari has interpreted them, in both Old Anglo-Saxon and modern English.​
March 8, 2-3 pm International Women's Day Concert - American Swedish Institute
Join us in a "pay-what-you-can" Celebration of Scandinavian Women Musicians, Composers, and Dancers at the American Swedish Institute.
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And at 6:30 pm at Tapestry Folkdance Center to hear these musicians and more play and sing for dancing! More Dancing
Paganicon 2026 - March 20, 21, 22
FULL SCHEDULE
Join Kari and the Völva Stav Guild with daily offerings:
Friday @ 1:00 pm "Goat and Cow: Horn Ceremony for NOW"
The horn is the oldest known prayer tool of Northern Europe. From 20,000 BCE to the Iron Age to modern heathenry to the moment we are in today, Blown Horn Ceremony serves to create boundaries, expel unwanted spirits, call wanted spirits in, and play the tunes of the culture for healing, grieving, and joyful relationship.
Saturday @ 3:30 pm "Nature Instruments and Cosmic Tones"
Enjoy the sounds of the ancient Northlands with Kari's hand made bone and tree flutes, sung poetry, and staff rhythms!
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Sunday @ 9:00 am "What is a völva? Then and Now"
We will explore the historical sources, describe the resurgence of interest in this figure, and then flesh out the role of völva in today’s world. Particular reference will be made to Kari Tauring’s self study program, Völva Stav. Hear a variety of perspectives from Guild members as they share from knowlege and lived experience.
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Everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating the music and dance traditions of the Nordic Countries! Organized by dance groups since the early 1970"s our love for Nordic music and dance continues to draw in folx from every diaspora!
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This year is hosted by the ASI Spellmanslag who is celebrating their 100th Anniversary!
Each dance group will be teaching "mixer" dances that everyone can join in on. A Grand March is a slow walking dance for all ages and abilities. And there is always good food!
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