#Pagan

[breelandwalker]

Today's Take

The idea that:

practicing witchcraft

putting up protection spells

not putting up protection spells

communicating with spirits in any capacity

makes you:

more visible

more vulnerable

more prone

to:

potential attack

intrusion by baneful magics

malicious practitioners

evil spirits

demons

is an idea:

rooted in cultural religious bias

heavily influenced by pop culture

born of rhetoric meant to warn people away from witchcraft

This is a list of concurrent points, not an either/or or a multiple choice selection.

Discuss.

#witchblr #witchcraft #witch community #pagan

[to-hypnos-we-dream]

Create your own mythology

No seriously

The poets of our mythology worshipped these deities too, if they create it why can't you?

Recognize the symbolism of the gods, recognize the symbolism of these tales. I consider my play of my dnd character Saix to be a devotional act to Hypnos, as he was a cleric to Remnus(God of Sleep), and ended up taking the role of sleep god for Himself. Do not be too strict, for the symbols of the Gods are fluid in their interpretation.

They will love what you do to literature that features them, even if it may put them in an "evil" light, in hellenism there isn't pure good or evil, only balance

#hellenic polytheism #hypnos worship #hypnos deity #hellenic pagan #hellenic deities #pagan #deity worship #helpol #hypnos devotee #hypnos devotion #hellenism #hellenic

[assistedbytherats]

Devotional acts? Nah bro, im doing emotional acts.

Crying over how much I love my gf as an emotional act to Aphrodite

Rapid messaging my friends about my many interests as an emotional act to Hermes

Letting myself laugh a little when I’m singing as an emotional act to Apollon

#helpol #paganblr #paganism #hellenic pagan #pagan #hellenic polytheism #hermes devotee #gay pagan #hermes deity #baby pagan #devotional acts #emotional acts #hermes devotion #hermes worship #apollon deity #apollo devotion #apollon worship #apollo worship #apollo deity #aphrodite devotion #aphrodite deity #aphrodite worship #hellenic devotion #hellenic worship #hellenic polythiest #hellenic deities #hellenic polytheistic #hellenic paganism #hellenism #witchblur

[tadpoles-and-daydreams]

I feel the need to say something. Whether that's because someone might need to hear it, or I just need to get it written down, I don't know and likely never will. Be warned that this post might come across as a little vent-y despite that not being its purpose.

Moral of this post in case you don't want to read it all; the gods are patient. They are kind. Sometimes, in ways you don't expect.

Currently, I am overthinking something. Badly. I can feel it boiling over, and at first I tried to keep it hidden from Loki because I deemed it cringe or bad. Unlovable in some way. (even though I make a point to never label anyone else cringe, this label is often applied to me when I feel self deprecative.)

Eventually I just gave up, because I figured they'd already seen it, and I admit I vented about it. They sat with me and listened, and I could feel that he's just... Distraught. Horrified that I think this part of me is unworthy of existing. He hates that I won't let him help, either.

But the reason I say that the gods are patient is this; I have yet to do a reading about it. I don't allow much in the means of direct communication when I'm talking about it, because I "could just be imagining it" and no matter what stance they take it's either what I want to hear or what I'm afraid of. Both of which I could see myself imagining.

Loki WANTS to help. I can feel him getting antsy, kind of. I almost finally grabbed my cards to do a reading with him tonight, but I'm too tired right now and, admittedly, I'm procrastinating. This is something I am actively beating myself up about, and Loki could absolutely be cruel. They could be my worst fucking nightmare. I know they won't, logically, but emotions are not often logical.

And yet they wait. They're sitting with me right now, I can feel it- and they're going to give me all the time I need. They're a deity, they have all the time in the world. If this were a human friend, and I had vented about this but not been willing to listen to their opinions, I know damn well I would not be given the time I need to prepare myself for that conversation. But Loki isn't human. So they wait until I can pick up those cards and face the fear head-on.

I'm reminded of someone saying that Loki will push you to be far more than you ever knew you could be. I think that's true. But I also think that there's something to say about how patient they are, just... Letting us grow ourselves, walking alongside us while we're fucking terrified, and understanding that these things don't happen overnight.

#witchcraft #paganism #witchblr #pagan #pagan witch #witch community #deity work #eclectic pagan #paganblr #witch blog #loki #loki deity #norse loki #loki devotee

[that-ikea-alien-plush]

do yall ever get that tingly pressure feeling on top of your head and think "is this god petting me like a dog" cus yeah me too

#pagan #paganism #witchcraft #deity work #hi Aphrodite i love you

[thrashkink-coven]

dancing under the moon… howling ancient chants … and burning wild flowers with the beautiful feminine devotees of mad old gods… could be the move

This drawing ended up having some cool Dionysus vibes and I’m not complaining.

(thrashkink_art on instagram 😊)

#witchcraft #magick #occultism #pagan #paganism #witch community #witch aesthetic #witchblr #grimoire #dionysos #dionysus #devotee #deity worship #witchy #witchy art #digital art #illustration #deity

[a-creature-as-bright-as-the-sun]

I finally put up my art print of Aristaios (god of beekeeping, but also SO MANY other "rural arts") and I feel so much peace looking at it 🥺 I love him a lot, he deserves this incredible art ^-^

#eat cheese save the bees #pagan #paganism #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #polytheist #polytheism #helpol #aristaios #aristaeus #greek god #greek pagan #theoi #theoi worship #pagan icons #hellenic iconography #altar #? #kinda

[lilianasgrimoire]

Herb Correspondences - S-Z

Sage - Used for self-purification and cleansing.  Helps grief and loss. Healing and protection also increase wisdom.   Element Air. 

Sandalwood - Burn during protection, healing, and exorcism spells.  Aids luck and success, meditation and divination. Raises a high spiritual vibration. Element Water. 

Skullcap - Aids in love, fidelity and peace.  Increases harmony. Element Water. 

Sea Salt - Use to cleanse crystals and tools.  For purification, grounding and protection.  Supports ritual work. Absorbs negativity and banishes evil.  Element Earth & Water.  

Sheep's Purse - Prosperity, protection and healing. Element Earth. 

Sheep Sorrel - Carry to protect against heart disease. Cleansing and increases luck.  Use in faery magic. Element Earth. 

St. John's Wort - Worn to prevent colds & fevers.  Induces prophetic and romantic dreams. Protects against hexes and black witchcraft.  Increases happiness. Use in Solar Magic. Element Fire. 

Star Anise - Consecration, purification, and happiness.  Use for curse breaking or increasing luck. Burn to increase psychic awareness.   Element Fire.  

Strawberry Leaf - Attracts success, good fortune, and favorable circumstances. Increases love and aids pregnancy. Element Water. 

Sunflower - Energy, protection, and power.  Aids wisdom and brings about wishes.  Use in fertility magic. Element Fire. 

Sweet Cicely - Use during rituals for the dead or dying.  It helps with divination and the contact of the spirit.  It is sacred to the Goddess’ of death. Element Earth. 

Sweetwood - See Cinnamon.   

Tansy - See Agrimony.  

Tarragon - Increases self-confidence.  Use in Dragon magic. Aids healing after abusive situations.   Element Fire. 

Tea Leaves - Use for courage or strength. In tea for increasing lust. Burn leaves to ensure future riches.  Element Air. 

Thistle - See Blessed Thistle.  

Thyme - Attracts loyalty, affection, and love. Increases good luck and psychic power.  Drink tea to aid sleep. Element Air.  

Valerian - Also called Graveyard dust. Aids sleep is calming and is a sedative.  Quietens emotions. Supports protection and love. Element Water. 

Vervain - Strengthen other herbs. Helps, peace, love and happiness.  Burn the leaves to attract wealth and keep your youth. Increases chastity also.  Element Water. 

Verbena - Psychic protection, peace and purification.  Healing and helps depression. Increases beauty and love.  Mind opening and clearing. Ideal use for exams. Element Earth.  

Violet - See Heart’s Ease.  

White Willow Bark - Use in lunar magic.  Reduces negativity and removes evil forces and hexes.  Used for healing spells. Element Water. 

Willow - Used for lunar magic, drawing or strengthening love, healing, and overcoming sadness.  Element Water. 

Witches Grass - Happiness, lust, love, and exorcism. Reverses hexes.  Element Earth.  

Wood Betony - Use for purification, protection, and the expulsion of evil spirits and nightmares.  Draws love in your direction. Element Fire. 

Woodruff - Victory, protection, and money.  Element Air. 

Wormwood - Used to remove anger, stop war, inhibit violent acts, and for protection. Use in clairvoyance, to summon spirits, or to enhance divinatory abilities. Element Earth. 

Yarrow - Healing, calming and increases love. Used in handfasting & weddings.  Increases psychic power and divination. Gives courage when needed. Element Air. 

#witch #witchcraft #witchblr #pagan #witches #wicca #pagan witch #paganism #pagan wicca #herbsforspells #herbs #plants and herbs #herbalism #spell work #witch community #spellcraft #witch tips #beginner witch #grimoire

[vikcleonaturin]

Bean-Sidhe

#valravn #illustration #pagan #witchcraft #horror #plague mask #crow mask #raven mask #raven #crow #vikcleonaturin

[cradleofgaea]

A good girl in the summer of her life

#good doggo #dogs of tumblr #nature #woods #forest #pagan #trees #naturecore #nature photography #photography #photographers on tumblr

[keysatthecrossroad]

Hekáte, on this Your Full Moon, we rejoice in Your blessings. Mother we thank You for a new cycle and all that it will bring. Goddess Hekáte, Queen of the Moon, let offerings be made in Your name!

#hecate #devotion #pagan #goddess #heal me #healing #gratitude #thankful #paganblr #witchblr #hekáte #hekate #witches #pagan witch #witchcraft

[to-hypnos-we-dream]

Prayer to Hypnos for Good Memory

"Oh Bearer of the branch of lethe, God of Illusion and God of Sleep,

May you hear this prayer and answer my cry, for I call to you Hypnos. Lord of the songbirds and lord of the flowers.

Sleep God who rest in Erebos, I worship and devote myself to you.

May you aid my memory, Oh Hypnos

May I remember what is important, and may I remember you. May I sense your presence always, and bless my memory you shall. Thank you Hypnos for listening to my prayer."

#hypnos worship #hellenic polytheism #hypnos deity #hellenic pagan #hellenic deities #pagan #deity worship #hypnos devotee #hypnos devotion #helpol #hellenism #hellenic #prayer #hellenic prayer #hellenic polytheist #hellenic polythiest

[assistedbytherats]

Im bad at witchcraft can i pls just be someone’s familiar

#paganblr #paganism #pagan #hellenic pagan #witchblur #witchblr #pagan witch #witchcraft #witch community #green witch #witchy #pagan wicca #pagans of tumblr #pagan community #familiar #baby pagan

[tadpoles-and-daydreams]

Being pagan is really funny sometimes because I was in a car with a (very wonderful and skilled) 16 year old driving recently, and at one point because our town is chaotic they had to make what was essentially a glorified U-turn in the middle of a busy intersection.

Cue me, despite not working with Hermes, mentally going "Hermes!! I know I don't work with you but you're cool and I am familiar enough with the Greek pantheon to feel comfortable just kind of saying hi to you guys, please keep us safe I am stressed-"

As they turned, my friend just said "Okay guys, fucking pray" and it took all of my self control not to blurt out "I just did."

I still told them later, though, they thought it was hysterical.

#witchcraft #paganism #witchblr #pagan #pagan witch #deity work #eclectic pagan #witch community #paganblr #witch blog #hermes deity #hellenism #hellenic pagan #helpol

[stagkingswife]

Rowan inspired me. I cleaned and reorganized the ole’ altar last night. Swapped in the shell offering dishes for summer, put out the two new antler sheds I found last season.

#witchcraft #pagan #witchblr #altar #altar pictures

[marmeloop]

health doll with sigil for my friend 🌱💚

#pagan witch #paganblr #wicca witch #wiccablr #wiccalife #wiccan #witch #witch aesthetic #witchblr #witchcore #witchcraft #witch community #witches #pagancore #pagan wicca #pagan #paganism #green witch