There is path with in Asatru called Sid. It's a darker magic that deals with the dead and sorta shamanistic. (Darker does no equal bad by the way and it's traditionally practiced by women. Odin was called out on practicing a "woman's craft"on it) There are those who work with runes, but many don't consider that magic really.
On a daily basis? No, not really. No more or less then any other faith. It's about the gods, not the magic.
When I feel an urge towards that part of my Being I do cast my runes; and I ask the Norns to help me "see" what might be coming but I rarely practice magic. Magic is something I try not to do unless I absolutely have to as one can upset natural balances too easily.
There are other ways to get what I need other than using magic. Other Followers of the North may have another answer however.
Yes, but it is not a requirement for worship. In fact, besides checking the signs or runes for a god's or goddess' acceptance of a gift, magic is not used in worship/ritual. Unless you count clearing/claiming of land, which is done in just about ANY organized practice - religious or not.
Some do.
It's not integral to the religious practices, though.
One can be Asatru and never practice any magic at all.
One can be Asatru and be a Vitki, or a Spaewoman. It's up to the individual Asatruar.
The focus of Asatru is not magic in any sense. It's the relationship humanity has with the Aesir and Vanir.
Well, First define Magick. If you mean spells and curses not so much. The use of runes in defining is common with little result. The runes are not just symbols but individual inti ties of themselves. Sometimes they are a boon to men at other times a bane. In truth the majority of spell casters I have Delta with use them as a release for frustration. Usually to try and get back at someone who wronged them. Sort of a ritualistic form of pouting. Not to courageous.
The magi ck I believe in surrounds us every day but we are to selfish to see its wonder. Not just in nature but intimately in our very lives. You have a creative thought and through your own will the thought becomes reality by your right action. Take a project of mine for example. I am a practicing blacksmith. The form takes shape in my head. With will and skill with my hammer I make it so. I use the element of fire to heat the steel. I use the element of earth to fuel the fire in the way of coal. I use the element of air to make the fire burn hot with my bellows. The element of water is present in my sweat and used to quench the blade. Finally the element of spirit . My spirit that had the thought . That retained the skill for me to use my hands to make a blade from all the elements. That to me is real magic. Using your gifts to effect change in the world around you. If that is not enough for you than you may be asking for more than a mortal should have.
Do Asatru's practice magic?
