#magikal
mouse mage
Hey guys! :D I answered a bunch of questions regarding Hellenic deities, so I thought I would make a post linking to them all ^_^
Offerings/Worship in General
How can I thank a deity for guidance and help?
What’s hair wrapping, and why is it something some Hellenic Polytheists do?
How can I worship deities if I am a secret polytheist? (includes advice specifically for Athena and Artemis as well)
I want to maintain an altar, but I don’t have a lot of space. Do you have any ideas?
Can I approach a specific deity without them calling to me first?
How do I introduce myself to a deity? Is there a good way to do it?
Can I throw away offerings that aren’t nature-friendly? If so, how can I do that respectfully?
How did you personally begin worshiping your deities? Do you have any tips regarding some of them?
Do deities get jealous of each other? How can I avoid making them mad due to time spent with them?
How can I connect to a god/goddess that I am beginning to worship?
How do you maintain an altar in secret?
How do I know if a deity is trying to get my attention, and how do I find out which one it is?
How can I use my body as an altar?
Is it okay to worship multiple deities but feel closer to particular ones?
Do you know of any offerings that would work for almost any deity?
When meditating, how do I know if a deity is sending me a sign, or my brain is making it up?
How do I know when a god is trying to show an interest in me?
How can I learn to write poetry that I can give to the gods as offerings?
How can I give offerings without burning them?
How long does it take to begin bonding with a deity?
How do I become a devotee, and can I be a devotee to more than one deity?
How do the god give signs? Should I make a shrine even though I don’t feel anyone calling me yet?
Are there certain stones for certain deities?
What Are Some Steps I Should Take to Communicate With a Deity?
Picking a Deity/Knowing when they are calling to you
Types of Books to Read to the Gods
Do I have to Read Aloud When Reading to my Deities?
How can I communicate with Deities?
Specific Deities
Short List of Hellenic Deities
Is there a difference between Selene and Artemis?
Can you tell me about Persephone? How should I introduce myself to her?
Offerings for Apollo and Selene, altar ideas, and resources
Offerings for Ares and Morpheus and resources
Altar ideas and resources for Artemis
I have self-harm scars. Will Aphrodite be displeased by me? Can I still use my body as an altar?
What should I put on my altar to Persephone?
How should I make an altar to Aphrodite/make an altar for any deity?
What are some arcane-ish symbols/things Hermes is related to?
To Anyone Interested in Artemis, read this tip from an Anon :)
Offering Ideas, Shrine Ideas, and Resources for Athena and Aphrodite
Secret shrine to Persephone and Hades
Hera Resources and Shrine Ideas
Cheap and Discreet Shrine Ideas for Zeus
How did you know your deity asked you to do Hairbinding/wrapping?
Hecate Shrine ideas and Resources
Hestia Offerings, Resources, and Shrine Ideas
Poseidon resources, acts of devotion, shrine ideas, etc.
How can I introduce myself to Hades and Persephone?
How can I use my body as an altar to Hades & Persephone?
Do I Have to Introduce Myself to Hades Before Becoming a Devotee?
I Want to Connect With Zeus. Any Advice or Tips?
Cheap and Discreet Shrine Ideas for Hades/Persephone and Dionysus
How Can I Worship Persephone in Everyday Life?
Some Zeus Resources and Worship Ideas
Do you Have Any Ideas on How to Honour Ananke or the Moirai?
Resources
How Can Men Veil/How Was it Done in Ancient Greece?
Good Website to Learn About the Gods
Studying the Greek Gods; Basic Resources for Beginners
What Even is Hellenic Polytheism? What are Some Good Links to Read When First Getting Started?
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Totem: Enchanted Fox Pendant
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I have to say, this stays my favourite item so far <3
Such a pretty totem pendant… *-*
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•equality in the witch community
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PSA
I live in Europe so if Artical 13 passes sorry if i become inactive
When your low on energy
So if you’re having a bad run with lack of energy here a quick solution.
When you can’t do a spell
Sometimes even doing a sigil or spell is too much and thats ok. Make yourself a cup of tea and do what relaxes you weather its a nap a book watching tv or listening to music.
Sometimes its hard to do anything but sleep and to anyone with a mental illness like depression or anxiety. Being tired is a side affect
You’re not lazy your battling a serious illness and you deserve respect and energy
Spell for energy
Simple but for me affective spell for a boost in energy
You’ll need
- A white candle
- Pen and paper
- Intent
Write on the paper something along the lines of ‘Boost of energy’
light the candle and throw the paper in it. As it burns imagine yourself being filled with energy.
when the paper is fully burnt take a deep breath and imagine all the energy that’s being making you lack energy being expelled as you blow out.
This is my first self made spell so i hope it works for you
Shoutout to all my fellow chronically ill witches
Your doing amazing even if all you can do is draw a few sigils or runes a week/month You’re all doing amazing
Starting a Grimoire
Ok so somebody asked for some tips on starting their grimoire so here’s this long ass post for anyone who needs it.
You do not need some big fancy notebook it can be a really cheap one or it can be online or in a scrapbook/binder
Ideas of what to put in your Grimoire
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Table of contents
A page about you, your birthstone, fav herbs/crystals to make it more personal
Types of magick
Types of witches
The history of magick/witches in your country or local area
About the deities you worship if you worship any
Local myths/legends of interest
herbs and their magickal properties
Candles and their magickal properties
Essential oils and their magickal properties
Crystals and their magickal propererties
Gemstones and their magickal properties
Runes
Sigils
Casting a circle
Spells and how to cast them
What days/times are best for casting spells
Zodiac signs
Moon phases
Familiars
Altars, what they are and what you need to set one up
Moon water
Sun water
Banishing
Binding
Cleansing
Grounding
Spirit work, how to do it and how to stay safe
Put protection sigils over the Grimoire to keep it safe and hidden
Planets and their relation to magick
Sabbats
Witch terminology 101
Organizing a Grimoire
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This isn’t needed, if you prefer the write as you go method that’s fine.
For those of us who prefer to have it organized a table of contents is a must.
Try and plan what your going to write down when. If it helps write down in a notebook or in your book of shadows every idea you can think of putting in your grimoire and number them.
It’s ok if it’s not ‘perfect’ chances are this is your first grimoire so not only is ok its natural to make a few mistakes here and there
Write in pencil if you don’t like crossing out mistakes or using tipex
The key thing to remember is that it doesn’t need to look 'Tumblr perfect’ as long as you understand it
Blessed Samhain
May good fortune and luck reign over you
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!
Samhain starts tomorrow!! Get ya crystals get ya herbs and moonwater get whatever the fuck you need
Also thank you all for 102 followers love yall
Samhain
Since its coming soon i thought since I’m a native Gaeilge speaker (aka Irish) I’d show you how to pronounce it
Samhain= sow-in, ow like in cow or sometimes its said as sow-in-a
Witching 101
Heres my attempt at the who what when wheres and whys of witchcraft.
First off the who?
The who is obvious, thats you but your probaly thinking about what type of witch you are.
- There are loads of different types, kitchen, sea and green witchs are just a few.
- Dont feel like you have to figure this out asap. For my good first 6 months I hadn’t a clue who i was.
- Tbh even now i dont say im one thing. I see myself as more of a green witch but also like to pratice divination and aspects of kitchen witchcraft
- If you would like me to go more indept in a seprate post about the types of witchs please tell me
Next the what?
- What is witchcraft? There isn’t this one big book of what and what witchcraft is and isn’t, even if some people want to argue there is.
- Witchcraft is a personal journey and experience. Religion doesn’t affect weather you are or aren’t allowed ‘in’. But religion is a topic i will be disscussing.
- With that in mind you do still have to be respectful of different cultures and know some are closed meaning that not just anyone can do and be apart of them.
- For example smudging is something apart of a closed culture but anyone can cleanse. Just make sure to know and research what your doing.
Onto the when?⏳
- Everyone starts at different times in their life and starts with different things
- if before you started a particular topic attracted you maybe start lookimg at that.
- I would advise not to start with anything to due with summoning or talking to spirts as this can be very risky
The where?
- Some important room only for witchcraft isn’t needed so don’t feel like it is.
- Keeping a grimore to record what your learning is a great idea. I already have a post about setting up a grimore
- A book of shadows can also be useful. I find that if your a pagan it can be helpful on your religious and spirtual journey.
And finally the why?☄
- If your religious, im talking about religions where witchcradt isn’t favoured it may hard for you to start learning and pratacing.
- My tip is to reach out to witchs that are apart of your religion to talk.
- I also think that you should become comfortable with yourself asap. It may take a while so thats why i think you should have a long chat with yourself and your god(s) as often as you need
- Also know that religion isn’t necasscary.
In conculsion
I hope this helped and ask away bout anythink know that my inbox is always open.
Let me know if you want a post about types of witchs
And i hope to the person that messaged me that this helped you.
