We do not rush this. Walking the path with us begins with curiosity, deepens through participation, and only later — if it is right for both you and us — becomes formal membership. Here is how it works.
The first step is simply to write to us. Use the form below, or come to a public event. Tell us a little about yourself and what is drawing you to Heathenry. We will write back. There is no application fee, no obligation, no pressure.
We hold seasonal festivals and other gatherings that are open to the public. These are the easiest way to actually meet the people in the community, see how we hold ritual, and get a feel for whether this is a place where you'd like to spend more time. There is no commitment to any of it. Come, eat, drink, listen, leave.
If after a few gatherings you want to go deeper, we will invite you into a longer engagement — typically about a year, encompassing the major festivals of a full Heathen calendar. During this period you can attend members-only events, meet with sector leaders to find where your gifts fit, and decide for yourself whether the community is one you want to make commitments to.
If, at the end of that season, both you and the community feel the fit is right, we offer formal membership through the Oath Ring ceremony. You will swear — in the presence of the gods, the ancestors, and the assembled community — to keep the values of Heimdall's Watch and to support its members and its mission. In return, we swear the same to you. The ring is yours to keep, a tangible reminder of the words you have spoken and the kin who heard them.
Heimdall's Watch is open to adults of any race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious background. We welcome converts as fully as those raised in the tradition. The only thing we ask is that you come in good faith and are willing to engage seriously with the path. We do not police belief — we will not ask you to recite a creed — but we do ask that members hold to the Nine Noble Virtues and stand with our position on inclusion.
If you are under 18, you can still get in touch — many of our public events are family-friendly, and we welcome questions from anyone — but formal membership is for adults only.
Whether you're considering membership, want to attend a public event, have a question, or are a journalist or scholar reaching out — we'd be glad to hear from you. We typically respond within a few days.
Prefer email? You can also reach us at hello@heimdallswatch.org.
— Hávamál, stanza 5
Whether you write to us today, or simply read on, we are glad you are here. The path is open. The hearth is warm. Walk a little further.