So, I've had the most roller-coaster of a ride with religion. At this point, I just don't care. They're all real. They're all there in the world, and when you die, you go to where you believe. Because I've had enough about religion because there's too many in the world and it's confusing.
But that's not the point. So I decided to put up my Hades, Aphrodite, Loki, Apollo, and Hermes alters up.
Before I decided to do that, I brought some 18+ dice for some fun, and just why not, and that was before I decided to put the alters back up.
Explain to me... why I felt drawn to giving Loki those dice, with the explanation of how to use those dice on his alter with three fidget toys near it and a (porcelain?) goose with its head smashed??? He/They/She/It (whatever Loki identities as) is really showing their chaos already!
So Loki's original candle that I had for him was very small (as it has melted obviously) and I felt bad seeing it two days ago? So I told him I would get him a new candle, I did, and his flame on the candle was incredibly small. It was barely there, so I was freaking out. I was asking him if he was okay, if he had a bad day. (Loki and Hekate don't really do any communication with me it's more if I feel drawn to something or a yes/no, which pops up in my head). I did a drawing of him and wrote a small prayer on that drawing for him, hoping he'll like it and his flame would go up. It didn't for the record.
Then I put the original candle back, deciding he might want it back, and his flame was still small. After some time later I told him that if he's had a bad day, I hope tomorrow will be better for him and that if I had offended/hurt/upset/insulted him without realising I do apologise as that is never my intention.
I thought 'Loki if you forgive me, please give me a sign,' but then I realised he doesn't HAVE to forgive me if it was my fault. He could have just had a bad day for all I know. But he doesn't have to forgive me. He can just accept what happened and move on, and that's okay. One of the first things I have told him was 'I'm not going to force you to do anything', and I'm still going by that.
Anyone else just makes a shrine/alter for deities than just meditate or do tarot cards than play music for a few minutes for them and just chill with them but don't work with them? But that's what I do and it's quite relaxing I think.
๐ฅ Subtle Loki Worship ๐
Sitting around a bonfire or campfire, especially with loved ones
Being kind to children; playing with them if offered
Supporting organizations focused on marginalized groups; spreading the word, donating, volunteering, etc.
Supporting organizations focused on children and children's safety
Volunteering at a homeless shelter or an animal shelter
Teaching yourself that it's ok to ask for help, even if you don't receive it at first
Seeking out a community you can join; this will help with creating a support system as well; LGBTQ+ support groups, gamer groups, fandom groups, etc.
Having horse, snake, raven, or wolf imagery around; having skull imagery is also cool, but may not be acceptable in all households
Engaging with your childhood media or toys
Having literally any stuffed animals
Keeping a list of jokes and quotes that make you laugh
Supporting animal conservation efforts
Learning to accept yourself for who you are; embracing unique aspects of your identity, especially those that are looked down upon by others
Showing support for marginalized groups, such as being an LGBTQ+ ally or purchasing from POC small business owners
Identifying your strengths and weaknesses; finding healthy ways to acknowledge them both
Learning new ways of coping with emotional turmoil, including mental illness related situations
Listening to scary stories
Having a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)
Collecting lost or interesting objects (so long as it's not reclaimed first lol)
Being a little mischievous/silly with loved ones
Finding little ways to express yourself if you can't do so openly (e.g. wearing a bracelet with the colors of your gender identity, wearing shoelaces with pride flag colors that aren't easily recognizable, etc.)
Being kind to yourself when you're having a difficult time
Learning to forgive yourself for past mistakes you've made
Sleeping with comfy blankets
Drinking hot chocolate
Eating candies and sweets or spicy foods
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May add more later! So far, this is my list of discreet ways to worship Loki. Hope this helps, and take care, y'all! โค๏ธ
Link to my Subtle Worship Master list