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[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

For those who may work with the full moons!

Full Moons of Farore

There are so many things one can do on the full moon, but I choose to use the time to connect in a more formal capacity to Hylia, the Golden Goddesses, and the natural world around me. I have chosen names for each of the full moons that would make sense within a Hyrulean context; each of the goddess seasons has at least four. The full moons of the Season of Farore are:

March: Moon of Courage

March 1 is the first day of the Season of Farore, so it is fitting that the first full moon of her season be dedicated to contemplating her power specifically. In what ways can you show courage across the next few months on a larger scale than what you might in your day-to-day?

April: Moon of Wind

April is rainy, yes, but it also just incredibly windy as the weather shifts from still-wintery to spring. On this full moon, consider what bad habits, negative juju, or anything else holding you back can be blown away with the breeze, and what new opportunities you would like to have propelled your way.

May: Moon of Forest

Where I live, spring is not truly sprung until May hits, so this full moon is a wonderful time to simply drink in the leaves fully unfurled on the trees, the finally-warmer evenings to be enjoyed outdoors, and the much longer periods of daylight. On this full moon, sit and connect with a tree or plant and meditate for guidance from the Deku Tree or Kikwi Elder.

June: Moon of Honey

I absolutely love bees, so a full moon to honor them is a must. In-game of course the hornets and honeybees are rather antagonistic, but bees and their honey have been associated with the divine since antiquity. Their importance to the agricultural cycles around the globe cannot be understated, so take time on this full moon to honor these hard-working ladies who literally keep us fed and plant species propagating.

#pagan #paganism #popculturepagan #popculturepaganism #hyrule #goddess #legendofzelda #farore #fullmoon #triforce

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

As a coda to my previous post, I'd like to call out a great video dedicated to the nature of the Triforce specifically in Breath of the Wild that was released by YouTube user MonsterMaze on March 13, 2023.

[Disclaimer: MonsterMaze's video as a whole is great, and I encourage watching it in its entirety for some great insights into a plausible general theory regarding the nature of the Triforce and why it wasn't more obviously present in Breath of the Wild. What I've pulled here are merely snippets to make a slightly different point for my own purposes.]

The video, entitled "The Mystery of the TRIFORCE in Breath of the Wild - Zelda Theory," explores the nature of the Triforce across the games, but more specifically it seeks to answer the question of why it is seemingly absent from the in-game universe in Breath of the Wild. In the first part, MM demonstrates all the ways the Triforce functions in most games as both a force of power within a person that manifests as a symbol on the hand, and as a physical object outside of a host that can be used in its complete form to grant requests.

MM goes on to discuss Link in Skyward Sword and his unique relationship to the Triforce, in that he is the only Link who possesses not just the Triforce of Courage, but all three pieces within his spirit:

“I think the signs of Link possessing the complete Triforce were there from the very beginning. The crest of the Triforce is seen manifesting on the back of Link’s hand on three separate occasions [after he tempers the Goddess Sword with each of the three sacred flames in the second portion of his quest]. It starts with Courage only, then Wisdom is added, then finally Power, marking the first time ever in Zelda history that someone possesses the crest of the complete Triforce as opposed to only parts of it. And this all happened before Link ever collects the Triforce pieces from Skykeep” (20:04 – 20:29).

So Skyward Sword Link serves as a great model of the Zelda pagan path. Obviously the Triforce as a physically manifested object is not what we would anticipate in the real world, but approaching the Triforce symbolically, as a way of focusing our intention on and pathway to self-improvement, allows for a more reasonable method of utilization. Link visits each of the regions on the map one by one, achieves a goal in each one, and is rewarded with personal and spiritual growth that is made visible by the marks on his hand. He is unable to tap into the power of the Triforce in its physical manifestation until he possesses all of the pieces in their spiritual manifestation.

Ultimately, MM argues that Zelda goes through a similar trial in Breath of the Wild, as we see her struggle through all of Link’s recovered memories to access her “sealing power.” This power is what ultimately is believed to be the thing that will defeat Calamity Ganon. Accessing it is her primary goal as the princess of Hyrule. MM posits that, like SS Link, Zelda already houses the complete Triforce inside of her in its spiritual manifestation, which ultimately IS the sealing power, and that is why it is otherwise not present in the particular world of BotW. But if this is the case, why is her power so elusive? MM asks this very question:

“If Zelda possesses the complete Triforce, how come she was struggling so much to tap into it? What prevented her from using her power until it was arguably too late and the kingdom and most of her friends had already fallen? My guess is that similar to the Hero of the Sky, she had not yet unlocked all three virtues necessary to control it…Instead, the thing that held her back was simply her own mental struggles. It is my suspicion that she had unlocked Power and Wisdom. As a scientist and scholar, she was very wise for someone her age. And as we all know, she’s very powerful, much more powerful than she realizes.”

(The above and all quotes following pulled from 27:46 – 30:01)

So Zelda has all the pieces of the Triforce in their spiritual manifestation, but she has not yet undergone development of all three to achieve true balance and reach her full potential. I would agree that she demonstrates great Wisdom in its nerdier aspect, though I would argue that Power is also evident simply in her role as a member of the royal family. Rather than abuse this power for its own sake (like some others, ahem Ganondorf), she fulfills her role within an expected framework of supporting her people, and thereby for good.

MM continues by discussing where Zelda falls short in her possession of the three:

“I think the virtue she was lacking was Courage. Throughout the memories [in BotW], we can see that Zelda was oftentimes fearful and not particularly brave. When push came to shove, she would freeze up and others had to take action in her stead. The immense pressure placed on her shoulders also meant she was in constant doubt about herself and her contributions, which wasn’t helped by the fact that she received little to no love or support from her stern and impatient father.”

So while she already demonstrates Wisdom and Power in rather obvious ways, Zelda needs further development of her Courage. To me, this is a much more realistic example of how the Triforce journey would manifest in reality as an actual spiritual practice. Everyone has different talents and strengths, so it may very well be that people are already going to be more comfortable with particular aspects and less so with others. This is where the need for the balance comes in. We develop the areas where we are lacking, and that leads to greater overall fulfillment.

And that is, ultimately, exactly what happens with Zelda, and MM pinpoints the final push into fulfillment as the exact moment when she steps in front of Link as he is under attack at Blatchery Plain:

“I think the reason her power awakened when it did was because for the first time she had the courage to step in. Instead of standing back helplessly once again and letting it all happen, she put herself in harm’s way to save someone she cared about. And with this act of bravery, she unlocked the final virtue, and with it, her ultimate power.”

Link’s journey in Skyward Sword is a perfect metaphor for the journey of the Zelda pagan, but it is Zelda’s journey in Breath of the Wild that functions best as a realistic depiction. Through her story we see very relatable struggles with self-doubt, parental pressure, and the constant need to live up to others’ expectations, all things that could prevent any person from reaching their full potential. She already possesses her own strengths; she simply needs to work on certain aspects of herself in order to unlock that final piece of the Triforce.

Beyond this moment, we see that Zelda’s newfound power has not only further strengthened herself, but she also uses that power to serve all of Hyrule. MM continues:

“From this moment on we see a noticeable shift in Zelda’s behavior. She’s no longer the defenseless, frustrated, insecure girl we saw in the other memories. She takes quick and decisive action to save Link’s life. She takes it upon herself to travel to the great forest and return the Master Sword. And finally, she makes the ultimate sacrifice and faces Ganon alone.”

As described in my previous post, this perfectly encapsulates the call of the Hylia statues to “go forth and bring peace.” Zelda’s journey in Breath of the Wild is a complete example of this overarching goal, one that any Zelda pagan can look to for inspiration.

#popculturepagan #popculturepaganism #hyrule #legendofzelda #paganism #pagan #triforce #zeldatheory #monstermaze #breathofthewild #zelda paganism #loz zelda #loz link #golden goddesses #goddess din #goddess nayru #goddess Farore #goddess hylia

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Prayer and meditation are powerful tools. I have shared a few prayers here and I will certainly share more. However, often times in the moment we may not be able to meditate or focus on a prayer. This is when a mantra can help. They are also great for chanting during devotion.

Today while talking with @knightofhylia about prayers and mantras, I came to the mantra that follows:

“I bathe in the Light of Goddess Hylia.”

I hope that this mantra may help you in the future.

May the Goddess Smile Upon You

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #legend of zelda #goddess hylia #pc paganism #mudoran #meditation #pop culture paganism #mantra #prayer #hyrulean pcp #hyrulian pc #hyrulean paganism #hylian faith #goddess din #goddess nayru #goddess farore

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Give this person a follow! Great stuff!

Bring Peace to the World: The Triforce as a Practical Framework for Spiritual Growth

What exactly does it mean to be a Zelda pagan? What is the path and what is the ultimate destination? What are the core tenants and what does a daily practice based on them look like?

For me, the primary driving force functioning as a signpost of my practice is the Triforce and its composite parts. The goal is to live a life that keeps courage, power, and wisdom in relative balance, developing those aspects where they are lacking and tempering over-development of any one with the others. Courage, for example, is a wonderful trait, but not if wisdom is not applied in certain scenarios to allow for balance between the two. Skydiving may be a courageous act, but lacking the wisdom to take along a parachute will certainly land you in trouble. Likewise, applying power without wisdom can lead to precisely the sort of tyrannical entitlement demonstrated by Ganondorf across the franchise.

In her essay “Triforce Heroes and Heroines: Transcending the Opposites Through the Golden Power” from The Psychology of Zelda, Angie Branham Mullins discusses the balancing of the Triforce as representative of Jungian individuation, but it can also be applied to a spiritual practice:

"The Triforce is at the core of many Legend of Zelda games. Generally, the goal of characters in the series is to reunite the Triforce’s three fragemented pieces in order to restore the form and function of this otherworldy item, because when it is whole, the Triforce represents balance and peace in the kingdom of Hyrule. But in order to mend the Triforce and wield the complete relic, the hero must themselves first possess balance between the three qualities the Triforce’s pieces represent: Wisdom, Power, and Courage" (191).

To even possess the complete Triforce, one must achieve personal development that warrants them as a worthy wielder. As we have seen in the games, simply touching the Triforce before one has properly prepared and developed oneself causes the Triforce to split. Without an internal balance, possession is simply not attainable.

That is just one part of the goal, however. As Millins notes above, achieving the inner balance needed to possess the Triforce is followed by spreading that balance outward. The peace wrought by the reunification of the Triforce is the gift of the hero to society at large, not merely to himself.

This goal is seen on a microcosmic level in both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, when after granting Link either a heart or stamina container, the various village Hylia statues tell him, “Go, and bring peace to Hyrule/the world…” The hero receives a boon, and then is directed by the goddess herself to use it on his quest to better the world around him.

These containers are not merely handed out, but must be earned by completing shrines in each game. Link must remain engaged in smaller, incremental acts of self-improvement in order to slowly build his health and his strength and take on progressively more difficult challenges. As Mullins explains, so is it too with the Triforce:

"The pursuit of the Triforce’s reunification serves as a catalyst for Link and the other characters’ growth—their development into their destined roles—and the fulfillment of their purpose" (193).

That ultimate purpose, as dictated by the goddess Hylia herself, is to bring peace not just to oneself, but to society at large.

And that is, ultimately, the goal of a Zelda pagan. Make yourself into a better version of you, using the elements of the Triforce as a framework, in order to be in a better position to improve the world around you.

Ultimately, the journey of self-improvement can be walked in whatever way feels best to an individual practitioner. For me, I prefer to give each of the elements due attention before moving on to the next. It is for that reason that I divide the year up into different “seasons” for each of the Golden Goddesses and their respective pieces of the Triforce. This most closely mirrors Link’s journeys in games, moving methodically around the map, overcoming specific challenges in a set order, and not being able to move on until certain criteria have been met and relics acquired. In this way, the pieces of the Triforce also serve as gates of initiation.

It is also perfectly acceptable, however, to continuously work on all three aspects of the Triforce at once on a daily or weekly basis. For some, it makes more sense to aim for improvement of these features every day than keep them fragmented across months.

The important thing is an eventual sense of balance; without any one piece of the Triforce getting an equal share of development within the self, the whole thing will crumble. As Mullins states,

"To bring the Triforce to its original composition is a balancing act. The Triforces of Courage and Wisdom create the bridge needed to stabilize the third, top triangle, the Triforce of Power. Then the pieces are put in proper relationship to one another, the Triforce is able to experience wholeness; balance is achieved. The wish can be granted" (215).

The best visual representation of the Triforce journey is also in BotW and TotK, specifically at the Temple of Time. From the roof, one can easily see a route up the hill into the Temple:

Here can be seen a set of staircases, starting in front of the fountain plaza toward the upper center, veering (from this view) to just above Link’s head, up another set of stairs to the far right of Link here, then up to the center just in front of the Temple itself. Along this route are smaller temples dedicated to the three Golden Goddesses, in order of Farore, Nayru, and finally Din, thus creating a walkable representation of the Triforce. The small temples are in varying states of disrepair, but they each include the goddess’ symbols on the floors. These can be very difficult to see due to the overall deterioration of the area, but the symbols do peep through:

From Din’s temple are two sets of stairs on either side going up to the entrance to the Temple of Time. Interestingly, on the floor in front of the large Hylia statue within the Temple is the complete Triforce.

The implication here (at least, in my own head-canon) is that worship of Hylia also inherently included first paying respects to each of the three Golden Goddesses, and worshippers perhaps needed to account for the three parts of the Triforce before they were adequately prepared to engage with Hylia, obviously now the primary goddess. It should also be remembered from Skyward Sword that Hylia was charged with protecting the Triforce, and the layout of the Temple of Time and the smaller goddess temples, plus that seal in front of the Hylia statue, is a nice physical and visual throwback to that aspect of her power and responsibility.

Is it required that one arrange their practice in the order laid out around the Temple of Time? I would argue that is up to the individual practitioner. For me, with the arrangement of the Triforce elements across the year, the order is more reliant on the reality of which months best correlate to each element. I am starting the season of Farore now, which will be followed by the season of Din through the summer and early fall (as the hottest and then most colorful months, correlating with fire), and then finally the season of Nayru for late fall through winter (time to withdraw to focus on internal wisdom, as well as a focus on water in its various forms). Obviously not the “correct” order as demonstrated above. However, there are ways to integrate this order into specific ceremonies, or if a daily/weekly routine is utilized that offers more freedom to organize as you see fit. The important part is simply to ensure the different aspects of the Triforce are given equal attention so that they can work together without any one being more or less developed than the others. Through this balance comes personal spiritual completion, from which one can work to enact positive change around themselves.

#popculturepagan #popculturepaganism #hyrule #hylia #triforce #spirituality #goddess hylia

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Prayer of a Sacred Knight of Hylia

This brief prayer can be tailored to any of the Goddesses of Hyrule, but was written as an expression of my faith in Lady Hylia.

Smile upon me, Lady Hylia.

Raise me up to stand one foot in the Sacred Realm and one foot on the land of Hyrule.

So may it be.

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #legend of zelda #goddess hylia #pc paganism #mudoran #meditation #pop culture paganism #hyrulean pcp #hyrulean magic #hyrulean paganism #hyrulian pc #hylian faith #hylian magic #prayer

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

On this Trans Day of Visibility, know that we see you and we love you! The Legend of Zelda fandom groups may be full of bigots but know that our faith community is wholeheartedly supportive of trans folks! In fact, many of us are trans and nonbinary!

The Golden Goddesses and Lady Hylia see you and reach out their arms in love and support.

#transgender #trans pride #trans day of visibility #tdov #hylia #triforce #spirituality #legend of zelda #goddess hylia #pc paganism #mudoran #pop culture paganism #golden goddesses #hyrulean community #community of hyrulean faiths

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Thank you, Vaati ��❤️

Hyrule(an Magic) Historia: An Effort for Archival

Greetings. It's my first time posting on this blog, so it's nice to meet you all.

The purpose of this post is to detail my behind-the-scenes effort to archive as many of the lost Hyrulean Paganism/Magic blogs and posts as possible. For those unaware, in the mid-2010s, there was a "renaissance" of The Legend of Zelda Pop Culture Pagan posts and blogs. The pantheon/practice went by many names, such as Mudoran Magic, Hyrulean/Hylian Magic, Hyrulean Paganism, etc. As a result, efforts to find remaining content can be complicated, especially when perusing tags. Different phrases were used for various blogs and posts, sometimes leading to dead ends.

Thankfully, there are some leads. @lostwoodstarryskies made a list of blogs, both old and new, here. This is a good start and helps navigate search engines such as Google more efficiently. Additionally, this post by the now-defunct @/hylianshrinemaiden (more on her later) lists additional blogs.

Now, to Twili (hylianshrinemaiden). While we (the Magic Collective) weren't in the same Pop Culture Pagan circles at the same time, it's clear she was a pillar in the community. It's a shame that she and other active members deleted their blogs, as Tumblr's archival system is half-functional at best. There is some hope of recovering her blog, however. @hyrulian-legends reblogged this post from her, listing various spells and resources from her. While it's not entirely clear if this list is her complete work, it at least gives names to her work. Through this list, I've had some luck on Google, and a surviving reblog of her Minish Cap Glamour was found here. I'm not sure what else is available, as I became un-frontstuck when I was planning on searching further. (Such is the way of systems.)

I plan on delving further into what remains, and I'm very grateful to the remaining community members for their advice on where to look. Many thanks, in particular, to @knightofhylia, @knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce, @wind-sage-serin, and @lostwoodstarryskies. Additionally, those in the Community of Hyrulean Faiths Discord server provide resources.

There remain some posts in the Collective's communal Likes that we plan on sharing upon adding to our Grimoire document, so expect those somewhere down the line. In the meantime, I'll continue my search and bring updates whenever possible.

Sincerely,

Vaati the Wind Mage 🌪️

#witch #witchcraft #pagan #pop culture pagan #zelda pagan #hyrulean pcp #hyrulean magic #hyrulean paganism #hyrulean religion #hyrulian pc #hylian faith #golden goddesses #community of hyrulean faiths

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

A Hyrulean Morning Tea Ritual

Photo source could not be found.

Tea is an important part of the day for many of us. Coffee is best for others!

While a tea set similar to the one in this photo is best for the ritual aspect, not everyone wants to do a full tea session in the morning. In that case, a mug and infuser are great options!

Photo taken by me

This particular infuser was a Christmas gift from a dear friend. I like this one quite a bit because it also has a crystal on the end of the chain. And there lies the beginning of this ritual:

Start by filling the infuser with your favorite tea the night before. If your infuser also has a crystal, you can charge it with energies and intentions. This can be done without the crystal as well but it’s easier with the crystal.

At that point, leave the tea out in your altar as an offering to your preferred deity. In my case, this is Goddess Hylia. Pray, dedicate the tea, and then brew it in the morning.

Enjoy the tea at your altar with your deity and let the blessings flow!

I have plans for many more tea related blogs and how tea can be used in our practices!

May the Goddess Smile Upon You,

-Florian Knight

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #legend of zelda #goddess hylia #pc paganism #mudoran #meditation #pop culture paganism #goddess #hyrulean paganism #hyrulean religion #hylian magic #hyrulean magic #hyrulian pc #hylian faith #goddess din #goddess nayru #golden goddesses #goddess Farore #tea #tea ritual

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

This post serves as a reminder:

We don’t have to be all love and light all the time. We all have both strength and weakness. Sometimes we struggle. This is ok. Remember that it is in the midst of our darkness that the light shines most beautifully.

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #legend of zelda #goddess hylia #pc paganism #mudoran #meditation #pop culture paganism #goddess #goddess farore #goddess din #goddess nayru #golden goddesses #hyrulean religion #hyrulean magic #hyrulean paganism #hyrulian pc #hylian faith #hyrulean #hyrule

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Hey, I wanted to join the discord server but the invite link is invaild, can you please generate a new one if its not too much trouble?? ty!!

Hey thanks for checking in! Here's a link that shouldn't expire!

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #legend of zelda #goddess hylia #pc paganism #mudoran #meditation #pop culture paganism #goddess #goddess din #goddess nayru #goddess farore #golden goddesses #hylian faith #hyrulean #hyrulean paganism #hyrulian pc

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

hey, is there like a age requirement for your discord server or is anyone allowed to join??

Hi! Our rule for the time being is 15+ :)

I hope you’re well!

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

A great list from Ori! Thanks for all you do!

Hyrulian PC Blogs

So things have been vanishing for our community of people. I wanted to create a list of HISTORICAL blogs, whom we have lost the knowledge of, blogs whose name has changed, and active/newer blogs.

As of January 9th, 2023, here are the LOST blogs,who we will remember forever. We miss you all!:

@hylianshrinemaiden

@sapphula-divine

@suntomoon-moontosun

@floridacraft

As of Januaru 9th, 2023, these are the changed blogs/ blogs I haven't seen actively posting about Hyrulian PC-WHICH IS FINE!

@confident-conch is now @roachratt-no active HPC posts.

@singasongoftime is now @witchliibra -I'm unsure about HPC/HPM, but I have seen LOZ posts!

@moonlitfox is now @heckin-vivi- unsure of HPC status

@bwitchys is now @croneboulder -still active in magic, not in HPC- I think.

As of January 9th, 2023 these are the blogs who haven't been active in 3+ years-from what I can tell

@legendoftheseawitch

@hylianshrine

@them0thprince/@them0thprincegrim0ire

@chaosundone

@thebookofhyrule

@pathofthehero

@oldfaerieofwinds

As of January 9th, 2023, these are the blogs I have seen posting or referencing Legend of Zelda/Hyrulian PC within 2 years:

@kakarikowitch

@farorestempest

@magic-on-tina

@lostwoodstarryskies -AKA Me! Ask me about anything!

@knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce

@knightofhylia

@folklord-myth

@rolling-sea

@mx-sunshine-witch

@low-resolution-rock

@cleansed-majora

@triforceofwitchcraft

@hyruletarot

@eventide-imp

@ocarinawitch

@a-song-of-healing

@noren-mekuri

@hylian-crown

@scatterbrainwitch

A good bet is to just scroll through some of the tags included below!

Also, feel free to join the Community of Hyrulean Faiths Discord server! We are a collective of people happy to support you in building your path! All are welcome as long as respect is given! See @knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce's blog to learn more!

#pop culture paganism #mudoran paganism #hyrulean paganism #hyrulian pc #hyrulian pc magic #legend of zelda witchcraft #hylia #triforce #spirituality #legend of zelda #goddess din #goddess hylia #goddess nayru #golden goddesses #goddess Farore

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Every damn time! Not my usual post but couldn’t pass this one up!

One of the comments on the OP said “Be careful Sink.” And I lost it!

#jtscribbles #legend of zelda #tears of the kingdom #hylia #triforce #princess zelda

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

O Goddess Hylia

Divine Keeper of Time

Beautiful Lady of Light

I have dedicated my heart to you and I ask that you walk with me always. Purify my heart and guide my steps for all of my days. Teach me how to serve others by the power of your love and the Triforce.

So may it be-

-Florian

Knight of Hylia and Priest in Training.

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #goddess hylia #legend of zelda #pc paganism #mudoran #meditation #goddess #pop culture paganism #prayer #hyrulean religion #hyrulian pc #hylian faith

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

As I have been reflecting on the building of the Hyrulean PC community in its current iteration, I feel sad for the collapse of what seemed to be the Golden Age of Hyrulean based faiths and practices.

So many blogs were lost, like hylianshrinemaiden, gerudo-witch, and so many more! Thankfully we can still occasionally find some of their old posts that have been archived even if most of them are lost. That said, a friend is in the process of attempting to recover some of these lost resources!

I wish I could have met so many of you and spoken with you. I wish we could have built this community together. That said, I’m honored to be a part of the current revival of the Hyrulean PC community along with many great friends like @knightofhylia , @lostwoodstarryskies , and several more!

If you’re currently following a path of Hyrulean PC practices, please feel free to reach out!

If you’re a previous member from the golden age of the community, the goddesses may well be calling to you to come home.

Much love to you all!

May the Goddess Smile Upon You

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #pc paganism #goddess hylia #mudoran #legend of zelda #meditation #goddess #pop culture paganism #hyrulean religion #hyrulean magic #hyrulian pc #Hyrulean community #golden goddesses #goddess din #goddess nayru #goddess farore

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Many things are beginning to come together in our community as well as in my own personal practice. For this post, I’ll be focusing on my personal practice side of things.

Fairly recently while in prayer and meditation with Lady Hylia, she told me she wanted me to dedicate myself to becoming a priest for her. I have dedicated myself to this path and I know it will be a long road.

So many religions have had clergy in places of power abuse that position and I’m well aware of those dangers. I know how religious trauma has hurt so many people and caused distrust of clergy. I understand this pain and I will do everything in my power and by the power of the Triforce to avoid a repeat of these myriad issues that have caused religious trauma.

There is no established path to becoming a priest in this faith since it is not established, but I wouldn’t feel right calling myself a priest without putting in the work to understand the station of a priest and how I must serve the community. Because that’s it at the heart of things: those of us called to clergy are to be servants of the community helping how we can.

For the time being, I call myself a priest in training. We are slowly working on methods for deepening our practices and developing ceremonies and services in order to have some form of genuine training in our ranks. I will speak on the community aspect of this in the future

Until then,

May the Goddess Smile Upon You

#hylia #triforce #spirituality #pc paganism #goddess hylia #mudoran #legend of zelda #meditation #goddess #pop culture paganism #pagan clergy #pagan priest #priest in training #hylian faith #hylian magic #golden goddesses #goddess din #goddess nayru #goddess farore #hyrulean religion #hyrulian pc

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Reblogging for posterity

Divination in Hyrule

So after making this post the other day, my brain rattled it around for a bit more. I asked my peeps over at the hyrulian pc discord chat for some input and we got a few more ideas hammered out:

Hylians seem to have a certain skill for dream interpretation and the Royal Family is known for their eerily accurate prophetic dreams. This is believed to come from their divine lineage and the goddess Nayru.

The Sheikah are masters of trancework and shadow-scrying. Its been said that their dreamwalkers were able to see hundreds of years into the future at one time. The Lens of Truth could be coaxed into revealing the true nature of things, and it’s accompanying Mask could even coax the secrets out of stones. (Interestingly, the Shadow Temple holds a great many secrets, and a young Sheikah is considered to be of age when they can traverse it’s numerous dangers with naught but the Lens)

Gorons feel changes in their volcanic home the way others feel the rains, deep in their stone-wrought bones and with a sense of the earth holding it’s breath. They cast dice and runes made of Dodongo spines and precious gems, and scry the curl of smoke and hot metals in their forges. Goron elders will bathe in blessed hot springs, where they listen to the Mountain’s hollow voice echo the earth’s secrets and the heat lulls them into deep trances.

Zoras cast shells and stones into reflecting pools, the answer in the number of ripples, or in the persistent stillness of the water surface. A special pool hides at the bottom of Zora Falls, for especially difficult questions. Zoras read the pool, the spray, and the emergent miniature rainbows for a fuller, in depth answer. Rain, mist and fog are parted by very skilled diviners, and rumors tell of a Zora hermit who collects the densest mist into a special bottle that can even see into parallel worlds.

Deku Scrubs divine leaves of all kinds, sometimes after tea, sometimes dried and crumpled into a special bowl. They can tell much by the state of their swampland, and the murky depths carry secrets from all corners of the land. Lily pads can be coaxed into formations that reveal the future, and glowing mushroom spores can be cast into beams of light or ingested to induce visions. (Quick-witted Business Scrubs cast lots with driftwood and moss-covered stones to find the best place for business and how much stock they should carry)

The Gerudo are masters of astronomy, the clear desert sky giving them a consistent view of Hyrule’s constellations. Pendulums made from sun bleached bones and hardy desert plants casting their shadows upon carved spirit boards are common. The witches Kotake and Koume (called Twinrova) scry with fire and ice, the elements the have power over.

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