The Nine Sisters of Seidr: the cycles of Seidr - workshop
Seership of Nine Sisters, the seasons of Life on Mother Earth
29.04.2026 - 15.05.2027
with Christiana Aro-Harle
Open to:
- All expressions of gender;
- All who have a connection with one or more Spirit Helpers: haltija, voimaeläin, henkiauttaja, power animal, luonnonhenki, nature spirit, for ex.
- Experience with shamanic journeying: some training with someone with knowledge of Soul Flight to upper, lower and middle worlds and those within those;
- All voices are excellent voices. Absolutely no singing/musical experience necessary.
- All those interested in service to larger communities; working with individuals.
- All those who are interested in the possibility of bring Seidr into communities, actions, as well as work with Staff
The Nine Sisters of Seidr: the cycles of Seidr or Seiďr follows the Sun and Earth cycles of the Northern Hemisphere. These Nine are springing and landing points through physical or on-line gatherings. We begin with planting our staff at Beltane, 2026 and release with ending just after Beltane, 2027. The dates are below.
The Nine Sisters of Seidr: the cycles of Seidr
When I See The Nine Sisters they are like a bent Sky, as a dome. Within and without, above and below are the ages long patterns of dark circling light moving to dark once more. Ever dancing, glittering, giving way. The Nine Sisters' Seidr is a cauldron which I stir and sing calling in the cycles of the Sun and Earth and releasing them. They are energies contained and expressed in my daily wanderings. The Nine Sisters' Seidr year will bring questions and ponderings, answers, stories, action, and responsibility. The Nine Sisters' Seidr is about balance and participation, and exploring community service. The Nine Sister's Seidr contains Staff, Song, Spirit(s), Nature, Seership.
We will be Weaving our voices, the Hjel, the place of the Vølva, of staff and Spirits of Nature of the Nine Sisters with the Sun and Earth cycles, the elementals with some questions and focus on each season's flow and ebbing, always giving towards the next, always with something changing of Life with Mother Earth.
Introduction
My first introduction to Seidr and the High Seat of the Volv comes through Annette Høst, DK back in the early 90s. By then I was already using song- singing aloud the experiences - during shamanic healing ceremonies. Add of to this shamanic song which is present in Republic of Tyva where I was initiated, add to this the tradition of runolaulu - or rune song (not the runes, of writing) which were healing songs, some story-like, some incantation like - of Finland. Add to that other People's indigenous- song cultures and arises a strong foundation for Seidr and how was practiced based on old literature and even archeology digs. From this multifaceted approach we will be bringing to Seidr. Through much exploration, discussion and reflection the shadows of the past became a bit more visible and present.
I do not claim to Know exactly what happened back then. I trust my teacher of seidr and her impeccable work in this as well as friends and colleagues Shenoah Taylor and Christine Mark in UK. We will be learning some of this potent history and research that lays the roots for our time together practising Seidr. We will be working within the tradition of the Volv or seidr-man, the Hjel (high seat of the Volv, not the High Seat at a table of feasting ), Song, Nature, Staff, Community and Service during this time together.
We will explore power and might, voima and väki, Kraft and macht, Life Energy, Ergi energy compared to Ego Energy. The Volv / Seidr-man was the Seer. The path that winds between each cycle will help tone our focus. We will experiment and hone our oracular voice. Our innate gift and all are born with Song: our singing culture without the colonisation, without the christianisation/religionisation, working in cooperation with our spirit helpers, ancestors, and Nature: all focused on healing, service and reconnecting with Nature.
Another part woven into this will be the work of Seidr-inspired song for healing work. How this can be integrated into our daily life and work will be explored. We gather our inspiration from the old healing songs of Finland. We gather our inspiration from the shaman hymns of Tyva. Yet mostly we gather our songs from Nature, Spirits and Staff. We will work with community and individuals and power as Kraft, voima. We will work with ethics, ceremony, witnessing, guardianship, blessing, extraction.
This workshop is not about reconstruction yet an exploration into the research that has been done by quite a few as well as myself and going deeply which includes the staff, the voice - song, the communal and the singular, and finding a way to revive our human roots to Seidr and Spirit Voice or Song. This is not a therapy workshop, however you are asked to be resilient and be able to work in a group. We will not be working with Viking worldviews, drum, or runes. No drugs, plant medicines, alcohol allowed.
Two Short info Zooms:
December 15, 7pm EET and January 12, 6 pm EET. When you pre-register a Zoom link will be sent to you in case you wish to join in. You are not required to join in order to participate. Also a form for completion, more details of the course and payment information are sent at the same time.
Pre-registration and attending a Zoom evening does not reserve your place. To reserve your place you will need to return the registration form completed as well as make a 90€ non-refundable registration by March 15, 2026. This will be reduced from final cost. Soon after your registration Nina or Christiana will be in touch with you personally by phone. Once you have a confirmed place you will receive a "Bring with you" list, food requirements/allergies request as well as travel-rides offerings-needs link.
Dates:
2026
29.04. - 02.05. Tuhannen Tarinan Talo, Kannuskoski, https://www.tuhannentarinantalo.com/
12.06. on-line 3 hrs
05. - 08.08. Lauluranta, Ruotsinpyhtää, https://stromforsinruukki.com/lauluranta/
11.09. on-line 3 hrs
21. - 24.10. Tuhannen Tarinan Talo
17.12. on-line 3 hrs
2027
03. - 06.02. Hyvinvointikylä, Vihti, https://www.hyvinvointikyla.fi/
20.03 on-line 3 hrs
12. - 15.05. Tuhannen Tarinan Talo
Physical gatherings: arrive Wednesday night, begin Thursday morning 10 am til Saturday evening with departure on Saturday evening (sometimes option to stay on til Sunday morning for additional cost).
On-line gatherings are on Zoom (currently) and not recorded; 5 pm - 8 pm Finnish time.
All participants commit to being present as the group relies on small practice groups.
Costs:
To make this accessible we follow a sliding scale.
Registration and Deposit: 90€ by March 15, 2026
Sliding scale: 1580€ - 1620€ - 1660€ + VAT 25,5% for five three day/two night gatherings and four three hour gatherings.
Includes non-refundable deposit 90€.
First payment due mid-April 400€ with final instalments in July, September, November 2026 and January, April 2027 to total amount committed to upon registration. Of course you can pay in less instalments.
Cancellations and Returns policy:
28 days or more to start of workshop, return of payment less registration.
27 days or less no refunds.
Should you miss and/or leave early any gatherings in person or on Zoom, no returns, no reductions.
Lodgings:
Tuhannen Tarinan Talo 2-3hh/ three meals per day/ linens: 285€ incl. VAT per person. Three gatherings: 29.04 - 02.05.2026, 21. - 24.10.2026, 12. - 15.05.2027.
Lauluranta, Ruotsinpyhtää bring your tent/tentsile: approximate 110€ incl. VAT per person. Communal cooking arranged closer to the date. Those who do not wish to camp may book lodgings in the village, own expense. One gathering: 05. - 08.08.2026.
Hyvinvointikylä incl linens, three meals per day: 446,74€ incl. VAT. One gathering: 03. - 06.02.2027
Travel: ride-sharing is hoped for. All participants are responsible for own travel and insurances.
Any questions, please contact Nina Pyykkönen by email: nina.pyykkonen@elisanet.fi
More about Chrisse: www.solavoima.fi