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this week i've really fallen in love with the act of praying.
i've been praying to my deities first thing in the morning and sometimes even right before bed. i've been keeping them updated on life, and really taking the time to strength my bond with them.
and it got me thinking - why didn't I do this earlier?
I think coming from a catholic background, I was always told how to pray and what to say. I was taught the structure from an early age and learned it until it felt comfortable and second nature.
but with paganism, there aren't any structures to follow - there aren't any rules to learn and memorise. you have the power of doing your acts of worship in any way you want - and that can be a little daunting for someone like me.
I didn't know the right things to say or how to structure it - and I guess I didn't want to look stupid 'doing it wrong' if that makes sense.
until it dawned on me that prayer is just a conversation. it doesn't have to be magical and one of a kind. It can just be a good morning or even a thank you to count and sometimes that is all you need to keep that connection alive with your deities + loved ones.
so for those overthinking it like I was - remember it doesn't have to be a massive grand gesture to be special.
sometimes deities just like to know that you're doing okay βͺβͺβ€οΈβ¬
this gif is not mine.
Angrboda
Vintage black cat and moon.
Some little things I've learned over a decade of witchcraft:
If you are feel called to work but are tired/drained, sit outside. Take in all the energies around you. Nature can help charge you
Every witch does a little bit of a bunch of types of magic but sticks mainly to one or two in general. You usually won't be eclectic forever. You'll find what magics work best with you.
Never be lazy or cut corners with spirits. Always be respectful and always tell them to leave when you're done
When you see a plant or ingredient with a long list of properties, there are different things at play. Season of collection, the part of the plant, the health of the plant, etc all play a role in impacting which properties it will carry.
Don't call on spirits unless you have confidence and control
Be careful with sea/water magic. Get into it gently and slowly until you have the energy figured out because it can get out of hand quickly.
Adding a little pinch of magic into your breakfast can make a major difference in your day.
Your personal emotions/feelings over something will impact a work
Planting some plants is good, not only to have a garden, but the dirt helps cleanse you too. Get all dirty and muddy. It's good for ya
Not all trees are nice
The more you listen to your intuition, the easier it will be to tell it apart from your anxieties and worries
Incense is very easy to make which is why it's usually cheap to buy. But you can find a million tutorials online on how to make your own personal incense which is great if you want a spell to take effect over a while but also want to infuse the fire energy in it.
The more you work with something the better feel you get for it. Cinnamon goes in almost everything i cook and most of my spells because me and cinnamon just get right along
Your path is yours and no one else's. It will look like yours and no one else's
Hey! Wolf shifter here.
How do you know if youβre developing at a slow or fast rate after the awakening? When does the awakening finish? Is it after p-shifting?
Thanks!!
hello again!
I think in my opinion, "awakening" just means self discovery, and it depends on each person as to how short or long the process takes regardless if you've achieved some pshifting progress, whether that be a fully complete shift or not, but I assume that once you shift completely and see/feel your true form, that this is probably when the self discovery or awakening phase of your journey starts to close bc then you can see what you are for certain. I'm sure for some folks this might not be the case though because everyone is different and has different experiences/paths to take.
as for development, I'm not sure how to answer? if you're actively working on shifting or growing extra limbs you're bound to see more progress than someone who takes a lot of breaks or doesn't put in much effort, if that's what you mean.
"You're human!"
In which way do you mean?
The representation of man being destructive? Yeah, i guess so. In the way mental/psychology way? No, im not. Biologically? I'm an animal. Physical? Still an animal.
Humans and nature are not separate. Sapiens ARE nature. Why do humans feel the need to see themselves as above it? Without it, where would they be? We are all some animal, monster, creature, in our own ways. Wether it be obvious or not.
Animals aren't inferior to humans. They have helped humans throughout history. They are equal.
My beloved partner and a member of the supernatural (shifter and vampire) community has left this world. He was never on Tumblr, but some of the old Experience Project guard might recognize the username.
We had so many things we wanted to do together, and now, we will never get the chance to do them. I was blessed to know of your existence while you were alive though, and I'll be blessed to know of it again when I leave this world. There had been issues in our relationship, but in his final days we had patched things up and I showered him with all the love and affection he deserved.
BlackRaven2015, rest in peace. I love you - there'll never be another like you around.
Wolves by DeerandFox
Hello, I am a Devotee of Inanna, a worshipper of the Mesopotamian Pantheon, and am working with Lady Ereshkigal.
The point of this post is not to tell anyone what they can or cannot do, it is to give newcomers a general idea of the differences between these titles.
I am not going to talk about Godspousal as I know the barest of minimums about this relationship, it is 100% valid, and I respect this relationship, but I am not going to discuss something I know nothing about, that's how misinformation spreads. If you are Godspoused feel free to share your definition in the reblogs/replies and I will add them with credit!
You are devoted to this deity. You perform acts of devotion to them daily (or near daily). Think of this similar (not exact) to having a life partner/significant other(s). You can have more than one, and you can be a Devotee and still worship/work with others. As a devotee of Inanna, I talk to her daily, give offerings, and do devotional acts as often as I can.
You honor this deity/group of deities frequently. Not necessarily every day, but frequently. This is more of a friend relationship, you see each other often, but talk frequently, but they're not your spouse. As a worshipper of the Mesopotamian pantheon (and the Forgotten) I leave offerings on a regular basis and say prayers to them about once a week.
This deity is helping you in your practice. They are providing you guidance in an area of your life. This is your teacher/mentor relationship. As someone working with Lady Ereshkigal, she is aiding me on my journey to reconnect with my ancestors and helping me with the transitional periods I'm currently going through. I give her offerings often to thank her for her help, and I talk to her daily, but not nearly as much as I talk to Inanna.
Thank you. Again, this is my definition and understanding of these relationships. By no means is this to say that if your relationship is defined differently that it is invalid, but when I was first seeing these terms I was very confused.
I hope this helps anyone out there who was also confused.
guys i was looking at old alterhuman websites and found one from 2002 talking about physical shifting and i think i understand now
is this what yall p shifters feel is acurrate to u
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