I don’t know about y'all, but I’m BIG on using candles and burning incense as offerings for my deities. I love asking them to help me pick out a candle or incense scent that they would like, and burning it in their honor. That’s my standard go-to when I’m at home. But when I move back on campus this fall, I’m going to have to get a bit more creative for the no-burning-things rule and so as not to alert my already suspicious roommate, lol. I thought I’d compile a list of ideas for dorm and roommate-friendly offerings and altars.
Obvs, this can be useful in any situation in which you can’t practice openly for whatever reason. PLEASE, feel free to add your own ideas & your own examples from your practice. I want this to be an interactive list!
Offerings
Make them a drink (coffee and tea seem to be popular, but anything can work)
Cut out a portion of your lunch to share with them
Draw them (they’ll love it!)
WAX WARMERS!! If you can have them. Closest alternative to a candle
Oil diffusers
Collect pretty things you find outside that remind you of them. Rocks, feathers, flowers, etc.
Dedicate your work in their domain to them (ex. dedicating your study time to Odin)
