Gods of the Wortcunning

Guardians & Guides of the Cunning Artes

Have you ever wondered why so many of the elder gods are referenced in the Wortcunning charms? Why their stories, names, and powers are invoked alongside herbs to help with healing, protection, peace, and plenty?

There’s a potent connection between the great peace-keepers and the ways of the green artes; one that speaks to the role plants play in the harmony of the universe and the ways of wyrd.

In the Gods of the Wortcunning course, we’ll explore plants, charms, healing rituals, and worldviews through the wisdom of several Anglo-Saxon deities including Eorthe, Sunne, Wōden, Ing-Freyr, Beowa, Thunor, Tiw, and Frigge. We will also connect with the mighty Ylfe and Dwēorh as nature spirits deeply invested in plants, and our own herbwise ancestors.

Join us to learn:

  • Who the old gods are, how we know them, and how they show up in the modern world- primarily through the perspectives of Fyrnsidu, the old ways.

  • How deities relate to plants and why we often see them invoked and worked together across the world.

  • Specific information rooted in ancestral wisdom and authenticity about various Gods and Goddesses- who they are, how we can connect with them, and how they can help inform and empower our herbal work.

  • Prayers, rituals, sacred date observances, and more that will add to your practice of traditional Wortcunning.

  • Group rituals at each session focused on making reciprocal offerings to the Old Gods and receiving their blessings.

Our next session of Gods of the Wortcunning…
2026

Enrollement Opens Early 2026

Scroll down for details, syllabus, and registration

  • The Old Ones

    Meet many of the ancient deities of the Proto-Indo-European traditions as they expressed themselves in Northern and Western European Animism & Paganism. Each deity will be presented with solid folklore and historical references centering how they appear in Wortcunning work.

  • Line drawing of Fennel

    Rituals of Reciprocity

    Learn simple ways to honor the Old Gods and their ways, invite them into your herbalism work, and connect to them in the ancient rites of sacred reciprocity.

  • Line drawing of Wood Betony

    Plants & Deities

    Through the stories of many plants, charms, recipes, and rituals, we’ll look at how deities, nature spirits, and ancestors play a crucial role in amore holistic herbalism practice.

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Course Details

ONLINE LEARNING

The entire Gods of theWortcunning happens online, in community. Each class will take place via Zoom and will include discussion and lecture, demonstrations, slides & notes, handouts, and supportive materials. If you are unable to attend the live classes, you can watch replays at your convenience for one full year! Repetition is the key to learning, so we encourage all students to watch the classes as many times as they are able during their course year.

CLASSROOM & CONNECTIONS

Students will have access to a private discord server where they can chat, ask questions, share with one another, and be inspired by what everyone is up to.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Details about the 2026 schedule for this course will post soon.

PREPARATION

A list of suggested books and materials will be sent out with your welcome packet. You are not required to purchase books or materials to take this course- but having them on-hand allows for you to have what you need for all reading and research prompts and hands-on experiences.

TUITION

The cost for the course will be announced soon.
Established Tier 3 Patreon members receive 50% off on this class!
This price includes all classes and replays for one year, student chat, and supplemental digital materials.
Books and physical materials are not included in course cost.

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2026 Schedule

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  • Anyone who has a deep respect for the plants, their stories, and the traditions and cultures that preserve their wisdom can learn Wortcunning!

    Modern Wortcunning and our tradition of these Green Artes are rooted in the Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, Norse, Scandinavian, and Indo-European streams of plant lore. They are open practices (when done with dedication and respect) and are welcoming to all people from all places.

    Our school and courses are fiercely anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming (and operated!), eager to create accessibility for disabled folks wherever possible, and invested in sharing animist inspiration to whoever will receive it.

  • Our Wortcunning program is truly one of a ind. It centers the ancestral wisdom handed down to use from our herbwise forebears while being truly relevant to the world we live in now. We focus on the plants, the charms, and the relationships we make with those plants and charms as a foundation for exceptional spiritual herbal practice.

  • If you’re new to attending live, online classes, we’ve got you!

    Our classes happen on Zoom and are backed by excellent audio and visual quality along with informative and engaging images, notes, and slides.

    We aim to make every class and course as engaging and entertaining as possible so that you can learn it all with joy. Online classes allow us to connect with people from across the world!

  • Certification happens after completing all three levels of the Wortcunning program.

    In the USA, herbalism is not a professionally regulated practice so our certification does not cover that. Rather, you are a certified member of The Green Arte Tradition of Wortcunning, have earned the right to use that name and title in your practice, and can show everyone how hard you’ve worked through all three levels!

    Please familiarize yourself with the laws surrounding herbal practice where you live.

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