For the Victory Blót, Gungnir gathered at the Pilane burial ground on Tjörn, Sweden. The same location as last year. The weather was, as usual, much better in the coastal zone than inland; however, it was quite windy, so we found a sheltered spot for the actual gathering. Uwe served as blót officiant with Lena as assistant. There were 15 people in the circle, including 2 children, as well as 3 people outside the circle. Uwe also spoke about the site and its significance to our ancestors.
As usual, it was a powerful blót where Njord was invited in from the west. No animals or birds manifested the gods this time, but Njord was a mischievous one and arrived with sudden gusts of wind that caused disruption at the blót table. However, in the middle of the blót it became completely calm. It is always interesting to see the varied ways in which the gods show themselves.
The gathering concluded with a shared coffee break in the grass.
