Profession Blot

Profession is one of the most important ceremonies in Asatru. To
Profess one's belief in and kinship to the Gods should be an important
turning point in ones life and the beginning of a new understanding of
the self. Profession is, however, a very simple and rather short
ceremony. In our kindred we usually profess people during a regular
meeting, but either before or after the blot offering.

Profession is not an occult or initiatory ceremony. It is nothing
less than its name: one professes (declares, affirms) his wish to
become one of the Asafolk. This oath is usually taken by the
Kindred-Gothi on the oath ring or some other Holy object as follows:

The Gothi stands in front of the altar and says "Will [insert name
here] please come forward." After he or she does so "Are you here of
your own free will? Is it your intention to solemnly swear allegiance
and kinship to the Gods of Asgard, the Aesir and Vanir?" If the answer
to both these questions is in the affirmative the Gothi takes up the
oath ring (or some other holy object upon which oaths are sworn) and
holds it out to the person professing and says "Repeat after me. I
swear to ever uphold the Raven Banner of Asgard, to follow the way of
the North, to always act with honor and bravery, and to be ever true
to the Aesir and Vanir and to Asatru. By the Gods I so swear. By my
honor I so swear. On this Holy Ring I so swear. Hail the Gods." The
kindred then replies "Hail the Gods!" and the Gothi finishes "Then be
welcome to the service of Asgard and the Folk of the Asatru."

The essence of Profession is making a commitment to Asatru. It should
not be undertaken without thought and prayer. When one Professes, one
is leaving behind other faiths. If one isn't yet comfortable in doing
this, then Profession should be put off, perhaps indefinetly. It
should be reiterated here that there should be absolutely no pressure
put on people to Profess. False or coerced Professions merely cheapen
the ritual and the commitment that it represents. It should also be
said that Asatru ritual is open to anyone. You do not need to have
undergone a ritual of Profession in order to attend kindred events or
worship the Gods.

There may be other celebrations connected to a Profession, just as
other religions hold Bar Mitzvah or Confirmation parties. When
someone joins our kindred, we hold a Sumbel of nine rounds, each
dedicated to one of the values of Asatru and toast those
values to the new kinsman.

 

From Ravenbók

 

Heill Alföþr ok Allar Helgar Kindir
Heill Asar ok Vanir
Heill Alfar ok Landvaetter
Heill Sveinbjorñ Betteinsson and Godhi Medhal
Mikit Stór-Ljon Oddhinsson(In Memorian)
Heill öllum Asafolkar í trú ok Siðr

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