Seeing as I have used her in my blog name, I feel I should also add some thoughts on Sigyn to this vein.
Sigyn came to me, you could say. I included her in my worship of Loki as a personal note not to ignore the Norse Goddesses due to long-term association of Goddesses with the many parts of Goddess worship I cannot relate to (motherhood and marriage) but I didn’t intend to become her devotee and yet so I have.
To me, on a personal level, Sigyn is patience. She’s calm, caring, gentle and interested in her devotees. I know many of her devotees view her as being sad, as being the Goddess of self-sacrifice and grief, but I suspect due to my own struggles and personal inclinations, I don’t experience that from her even though I know it’s part of her.
There is very little about Sigyn mentioned in the lore. She is known to be Loki’s wife, and to have stayed with him after his binding to protect him, but that’s basically all that’s mentioned of her. From common UPG I somewhat share, she’s known to grieve both her own children and Loki’s. But that’s not all she does: she’s not just the sad Mother, although if you wish that would be a correct interpretation of her.
The Sigyn I know gives me calm. She listens and she cares. She adores her husband and is always close by when he’s home. She adores her children and gives the all the attention they ask for. And she adores her devotees and is always there when they reach out. She’s quiet, but steadfast. She holds the bowl, yes, but she doesn’t break, she doesn’t consider it a burden and it will never consume her. Sigyn is greater than that.
As a Goddess, Sigyn is a companion. She’s not Loki’s other half – Loki does not need another half, Loki is a whole. Sigyn is company. She’s a friend who is sometimes in his bed; she’s a woman who has carried his children; she’s someone he laughs with and relaxes with and comes home to. If I reach out to one, the other is never far away.
I know I haven’t touched on more than a fraction of who Sigyn is to people, but to me, this is what she is. I don’t think I’ve even managed to put enough of it into words. The last paragraph is so powerful to me and yet I can’t add any more words to it without losing the meaning.
Give Sigyn her due. You won’t be disappointed to know her.
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Born and raised primarily in Northern Virginia, my family and I moved to North Carolina in 2006. Married for over 20 years, my husband and I have two boys and a gaggle of cats.
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The famous astronaut who defied odds – and gravity – by landing on the moon alongside Neil Armstrong in 1969struggled with depression and alcoholism after his inspiring feat. “I can’t recall ever sharing my pain with another male friend or confiding in anyone that I was struggling to hold life together,”he wrote in his bookMagnificent Desolation.“At first the alcohol soothed the depression, making it at least somewhat bearable. But the situation progressed into depressive-alcoholic binges in which I would withdraw like a hermit into my apartment.”
After treating his depression and alcoholism, Aldrin went on to serve as thechairman of the National Association of Mental Health.
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Loki & Sigyn – Gosforth Cross
In the circular design Loki lies bound while his wife Sigyn holds up a bowl to catch the poison of the serpents that torment him.
NAN envisions a world where every mother with cancer receives the care she needs for her children – so she has the time to take care of herself. By volunteering their time, Nanny Angels help mothers feel assured that their children are in safe, caring hands while they go to treatment sessions, doctor’s appointments, or simply get some much needed rest.
Providing free nanny care to young mothers with cancer – so far they are only around the Toronto area. But sill a very cool idea, and greatly appreciated I’m sure.
Tips to be your child’s health advocate
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ASK QUESTIONS: Knowledge is power. Spend time doing research and get familiar with the medical terminology associated with your child’s condition. You’ll be a more informed parent, and you’ll be empowered to ask better questions during your child’s appointments.
BE PROACTIVE: Keep a copy of your child’s medical records with you when seeing a new specialist. Keep accurate records of dates and treatments for each doctor you’ve seen so that you aren’t piecing together your child’s medical history each time you see a new physician.
Whether you are managing an ongoing health issue or are in the process of finding a diagnosis, connecting with parents who have been in your shoes before can provide a crucial support network. And access to health information is better than ever before – just make sure you’re looking at reliable sources for research, medical information and insights on your child’s condition.
Question: Can you tell us more about Angrboda and Sigyn?
Anonymous asked grumpylokeanelder:Can you tell us more about Angrboda and Sigyn?Dear Anon,That’s a rather broad question. Since you don’t have a specific focus, I’m just going to ramble some general information. This is your blanket UPG warning, as there’s just not a lot of concrete lore information on either of them.
Holding the Bowl 