Our spiritual shieldwall stands strong,
With solidarity and diversity,
With protection and pride,
With resilience and resistance.
We honour the courage and strength
Of everyone who rises up,
Who finds their voice,
Who stands firm in the face of fear.
We stand shoulder to shoulder,
Stronger together,
Allies for each other,
Side by side—come what may.
Frigga Asraaf 2025
Trance Journey to the Frith Garth
A spiritual shieldwall of support stands strong within the Frith Garth. With every shield we add, its power grows; the connection between us deepens. This shieldwall stands firm—for each and every one of us—whenever we seek shelter, even for a moment. It is there to hold us, to protect us, and to remind us that we are not alone. And it is ever ready to rise—each time we must stand against injustice, defend what truly matters, or push back when needed. Know that you can return to the shieldwall whenever your spirit calls for it. You are always welcome in the Frith Garth. Whenever you find yourself in need of support—whether to seek to seek shelter for a moment or to stand your ground—you may call upon the strength of the shieldwall in your thoughts. It is always there: steady, steadfast, and unwavering.
Whether your shield is painted, woven, sketched, knitted, decorated, embroidered, forged, or shaped through story, poem or crochet— each unique creation is a powerful expression of frith and allyship. Set upon its standard, ever ready to be raised, it joins the others in quiet strength—a warning and a promise: that we stand together, in defiance and in defence of one another.
I Offer A Cloak
I offer a cloak
Woven with Love and Respect.
Love for your authentic self,
Respect for your sovereignty.
The warp threads are spun from
Strength of Mind,
Flexibility of Heart,
And raw Determination.
The weft threads are spun from
Wishes for Justice,
Seeds of Hope,
And Dreams of Acceptance.
The warp sets the framework,
The weft brings the pattern.
Woven together the spell is set
With Rainbow Light of Truth.
I offer a cloak to shield you
Woven with Love and Respect.
Potia Pitchford
April 2025