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“Vanatru As Ásatrú is “true to the Æsir”, Vanatru is “true to the Vanir.” Vanatru takes spiritual practices inspired by the Vanir. Vanatru focuses on the Vanir-centric aspects of heathenry, including divination, being attuned to nature, folk magic, and witchcraft. Gods and goddesses venerated in Vanatru include Njord, Freya, Frey, Nerthus, Ullr, Frodi, and so forth. Since the Æsir are considered gods of order, war, civilization, and justice, and the Vanir are considered the gods of nature, those who are drawn to Vanatru tend to be more earth-centric. This is the key difference between the two practices. In Vanatru, importance is given to the individualistic nature of worship, where each god and goddess is worshipped or venerated in a way that’s unique to them.”
― Emma Karlsson, Guide To Norse Paganism : A Comprehensive Guide Exploring Norse Pagan History, Vikings, Myths and Legends of the Norse Gods, Creation of the Universe, ... How to Incorporate into Your everyday life)