In recent years Asatruars/Heathens have become interested in Galdr, an Old Norse name for a spell or incantation preformed during specific religious rites. And the word is found elsewhere. It is derived from an older word, gala, which means - singing, incantations. In Old High German and Old English gala is found as galan, which roughly means to sing or chant. And, in Old High German Galdr is known as Galster. In Old English, it is known as Galdor or Gaeldor. Interestingly, some scholars think that Galdr/Galster/Galdor was sung or chanted at a higher pitch. For the sake of this essay let's assume this postulation is true. In the next segment, we need to rely on Mr. Webster.
Webster says that Frequency is - 1: the fact or condition of (something...my addition) occurring frequently 2a: the number of times a periodic function repeats the same sequence of values during a unit variation of the independent variable b: the number, proportion, or percentage of items in a particular category in a set of data. 3: the number of repetitions of a periodic process in a unit of time as a: the number of complete alternations per second of an alternating current b: the number of complete oscillations per second of energy in the form of waves. *
Harmonics, according the Webster is - 1a: One whose vibration frequency is an integral multiple of that of the fundamental ..... *
Finally, Webster tells us that Vibration is - 1a: A periodic motion of the particles of an elastic body or medium in alternately opposite directions from the position of equilibrium when that equilibrium has been disturbed. *
Admittedly, the above definitions are a gaggle of words that confuse those of us without a scientific bent. This, by the way, includes me. But let me tell you how I struggle to understand this. Hang in there, dear reader, it's worth it.
Music has its' various keys/octaves that produce different frequencies/harmonics/vibrations. These we can hear. For instance, the key of "C" can be played at different "levels". But there are sounds operating at higher frequencies/harmonics/vibrations that we cannot hear. Like dog whistles. And sounds that are so high pitched that they break things. Then we have radio and television.
When these energy waves are multiplied to a bigger, harmonic level, they can be "received" at a 'higher channel," a multiplied harmonic. If we posit all of the above to be true, we are faced with a startling reality.
If we practice Galster, chanting runes daily, over and over again with visualization, we can change and uplift our lives. We must do so frequently that the Galster becomes one with our being. It stands to reason then, that practicing Galster at a higher "frequency" by raising our voice, raising the octave, can lift us to higher levels of consciousness, Jung's Collective Unconsciousness, or even lower levels of divinity. It takes time and practice, trial and error. In the end, it's all up to you.
*Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, Copyright @2007 by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.
Copyright @2016 Terry Unger
