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eclectic pagan

[aleismanifesting]

About me

NAME: Alessia

AGE: 23 (2000)

NATIONALITY: Italian

PRONOUNS: she/her

This blog is a devotional act mainly for Lord Dionysus!

I’m open to any pantheons as I’m just starting to fully embrace paganism.

My relationship with Lord Dionysus started through guided meditation: I was able to connect with Him multiple times fortunately.

I’m open to any suggestions on how to embrace paganism in everyday life<3

I’m also interested in witchcraft^^

[thejournallo]

Witchcraft Basics Masterlist!

Witchcraft Basics and Giggles:

Everything to know before you start! The various practices The Tools healing, protecting, and grounding. shielding and banishing herbs,oils and crystals.| Herbs | Oils | Crystals the sabbatsthe Elements astrology + astrology calendar spells, hexes and curses energy manipulation the various entitis Divination tool Symbology Shadow Work Witchy hack Offerings Grimoire/book of shadows

more master lists!

[dionysianivy]

very useful for baby witches 🕸🧙‍♀️🌱

[breelandwalker]

A Lesson for Young Witches

If you cannot find representations for a given element, remember…

You are supported by a rigid skeleton made of minerals. You are earth.

Your body is over 70% fluid. You are water.

Your lungs take in and expel breath. You are air.

Your blood is warm and your brain runs on electrical impulses. You are fire.

Your essence, however you describe it, resides within you. You are spirit.

You are composed of gifts from every element, and every element is given marvelous life in you.

Never feel that you are insufficiently magical for lack of icons or accoutrements or accessories.

You are ALWAYS magic. You are ALWAYS enough.

[breelandwalker]

Bringing this back, because you never know who needs to see it. 😊

[dick-chugger]

The reason why humans love Dionysos so much is because he represents liberation from social norms. Most gods have always been depicted as conventionally attractive, young people whose responsibilities fit into the life of an average human. Things like law, knowledge, love, nature and wisdom. These are things that we as a society have always seen as good things. Things for respectable human beings and upstanding citizens.

But Dionysos is the god of alcohol, insanity, pleasure, effeminacy and homosexuality. While these things are also normal parts of life, they are often frowned upon by society as a whole. These are things that you have to indulge in either in secret or with extreme moderation, to be respected. But things that most people really really want, and often can't resist.

His appearance in human form also reflects this. As said, most gods are depicted as conventionally attractive, muscular and young or at least youthful. While Dionysos is often depicted as feminine, old, fat or all three. Things that many people don't find attractive but are signs of a person who has enjoyed life.

His followers have famously been aggressive towards "normal people". People who get in the way of their enjoyment and people who hurt them of Dionysos. People who have tried to stop the worship of Dionysos.

It's no wonder that Dionysos and his cult resonates with a lot of people. People loved him in ancient times, people loved him during the reneissance and people love him now. And I think that even if people will forget his name one day, they won't stop worshipping him.

I think people are always going to love the idea of being able to do what they want without judgement.

[entity56]

petition to start calling the bible christian mythology anytime someone starts talking about hellenism like its an ancient dead religion and none exist anymore

[witch-of-many-hats]

Becoming interested in veiling. I don't necessarily feel compelled or required to do it, but it intrigues me. I'll pull some cards on it when I get home today and see what I see. Any experiences, please share! What inspired you to begin veiling and how is it going for you?

[aleismanifesting]

did you pull any cards?☺️

i’ve been thinking about it for a while and i’ve started doing it today!

this is how it went for me:

• i’ve always admired muslim women for wearing it creating a very special bond with their God

• i wanted to see if any other religions did it and found out Christians do it too (or used to do it more), but before them, even pagans did it

• found out it was also a cultural thing in southern italy (my heritage)

• i asked myself why it would make sense for me and realised that i have two main reasons: i want to do it as devotional act for my gods, almost as if i opened a channel with them where i’m constantly praying, and i also want to protect my energy

as for the first day of wearing it, i felt so powerful and beautiful i didn’t care who could judge me☺️🥰

[dionysianivy]

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝 by Wilhelm Kümpel (1822–1880) 🐆🍇

[aleismanifesting]

Frankly the Norse pantheon and the Greek pantheon are two different pantheons. The Romans didn't believe that the gods of other places were different gods they just thought those gods were the same as their gods but under different names.

They didn't think about how the different gods worked together, they just thought thy were the same ones. There were many rain gods, multiple agricultural deities and a shit ton of war gods within the pantheons. Jupiter wasn't the only law and rain god in Rome, there were a dozen childbirth goddesses besides Juno and so forth that all worked together.

So about Zeus and Thor, you can worship them both pray to whoever its really up to you. You won't find a lot info for what I think you are looking for. Have you thought about synchronising them? Like how the Graeco-Egyptians had Demeter-Themouthis Hermes-Anubis etc? So maybe Zeus-Thor?

I like to keep them separate, i was just curious to know how they worked “together” on same energies

[aleismanifesting]

The Romans thought that the Norse worshipped Mercury who they thought was the same as Odin. Which makes sense because of their domains and trickster antics.

They identified Thor and Tyr with Hercules/Jupiter and Mars. The Romans said they worshipped Isis but that could be literally any female deity but the best guess is either Frigg or Freya. I personally associate Frigg with Juno, Freya with Venus and Freyr with Priapus

All in all I would say the big difference between these pantheons is "X is the god of Y"

The Norse gods were just gods and didn't seem to have super strict and fixed domains compared to the Graeco-Roman pantheon (Well even gods were still a bit loose with their domains) but one would be more likely to pray to the Vanir for fertility than the Aesir but it doesn't mean you can't ask the Aesir for that. Basically just know with the Norse pantheon, there are no boxes. The Jotunn aren't "giants" and don't seem to be that physically different from the Aesir and Vanir - they're just a different group of gods.

The Norse pantheon can't be easily labled and categorized and we don't have as much information about them compared to the Graeco-Roman pantheon. I guess there aren't so many similarities

thank you!

[aleismanifesting]

MYTHS INTERPRETATION

I struggle with myths interpretation.

What’s your best interpretation of some myths? What’s your advice for me on learning how to do so?

I know they obviously aren’t made to be taken seriously, but how do explain what the Gods did in term of energy developing and creating life?

I’m currently reading this book and, while it’s very easy to read and follow the myths, I still struggle with their true meaning.

PLEASE HELP!

[hellenic-reconstructionism]

Pagans and witches, we have a duty.

(illustration credit @creek-grim )

We have a duty to our fellow humans, regardless of your or their religion or spirituality. The Israeli genocide of Palestinians cannot be allowed, and as pagans and witches, we must help in any way we can.

We have a duty to the earth, our home, our mother. Israel destroys it with its bombs, its phosphorous; poisons her very blood.

We have a duty to uphold justice. Witchcraft has always been a skill of the underdog, and there are countless deities of justice to whom many of us pay reverence. That isn't even mentioning how animism could factor into this.

We have a duty to protest, or at the very least, share and donate fundraisers. You can also buy an eSIM for Gazans starting at $9.

Here is another good place to start; some vetted fundraisers. Donations can be as little as $5. I shared their Tumblr URLs so you can reblog their post, and vetting posts are linked as well.

Help Mohammed & his 2 young sons evacuate. (@hyamshehab96)(x)

Help Dr. Al Mashni and Dr. Abu Alreesh and their 7 mo child evacuate. (@mohammedmashnifam)(x)

Help Fidaa, her 2yo daughter & 2 month old son escape. (@fidaa-family2)(x)

Help 17yo Muhammad get a bone graft. (@mohammedatallah)(x)

Help Mahmoud and 4 of his family members, incl. his brother's 1 1/2 year old child, escape the genocide. (@mahmoudnassersblog)(x)

Help 18 yo Omar, his brother Muhammad who has MS, and their family buy medication and a tarp to stay dry. (@omarmohammed)(x)

Help Mohammad rebuild a home for his niece Lana and nephew Zain. (@loaykolabloay5)(x)

Help Ahmed, his wife and daughter evacuate. (@save-ahmed-family)(x)

Help Ahmed get a prosthetic arm & his niece who has a serious viral infection. (@ahmednassersblog)(#23 gazavetters)

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Help Ola, a graduate student studying to become a teacher! (@olagaza1)(x)

Help Amjad and her 7 family members escape Gaza, including her 2 young children aged 3 and 6. (@amjadsido99)(her old blog is vetted)

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[ad-caelestia]

witches who support modern medicine & scientific evidence 2024 ✨️🩺💉

[dionysianivy]

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧

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What is Samhain?

Samhain, celebrated from October 31st to November 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and from April 30th to May 1st in the Southern Hemisphere, is a sacred time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. During this festival, the boundaries between realms dissolve, allowing the unseen to come forward. It’s a time to honor our ancestors and offer them hospitality as we transition into the darker half of the year. While it marks the end of the old year, Samhain also heralds the beginning of a new one, reminding us that death is always followed by rebirth, making this festival a powerful moment of transformation.

It is pronounced "Sow-en," which means "summer's end" and aligns with Halloween in the Northern Hemisphere. Samhain marks the time when the Earth enters a period of rest, the days shorten, and winter begins its slow arrival. During this time, the air becomes crisper, the nights grow longer, and the warmth of summer fades, symbolizing the end of one cycle and the start of another.

Samhain holds deep significance as it is a time to remember and honor those we have lost. The thinning of the veil allows for a stronger connection with ancestors, spirits, and otherworldly beings. While it’s a time to venerate these spirits and fair folk, who are particularly active during this liminal period, it’s also essential to protect oneself from any harmful entities that may cross through.

A key aspect of Samhain is honoring and respecting the dead. One simple yet meaningful tradition is to set an extra place at the table for any spirit or ancestor, offering them a meal. Many witches also visit cemeteries to pay respects, not only to their own ancestors but also to those forgotten by time, ensuring no spirit is left without recognition.

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Morrigan x Dagda and Samhain

According to legend, the Irish deities the Dagda and the Morrigan consummate their relationship today to ensure the fertility of land, people, and animals for the year to come. The Dagda, “the good god,” is the tribal father god; the Morrigan, “the phantom queen,” is often described as a “battle goddess,” although that only hints at her powers. She begins the Great Rite in the form of an old hag but is rejuvenated by the union, regaining her youth and beauty. On the eve of Samhain, the Dagda, god of strength and fertility, meets the Morrigan, goddess of war and fate, at the River Unius. As he prepares for battle against the Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he encounters the Morrigan bathing in the river. They make love, a symbolic act representing the union of the land (the Morrigan) with its protector (the Dagda). In return, the Morrigan promises to aid the Tuatha Dé Danann, using her powers of prophecy and battle to help them secure victory. Her role as a goddess of fate is essential, shaping the outcome of the war and the future of the land.

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Magic Correspondences:

Planets: Pluto, Saturn

Season: Autumn

Element: Water

Time of Day: Midnight

Tarot: The Death, The Devil, The Magician

Colors: Black, Orange, Gold, Silver, Red, Yellow, Purple

Herbs: Rosemary, Mugwort, Sage, Patchouli, Frankincense, Calendula, Garlic, Bay, Apple Leaf

Fruits: Pomegranate, Apple, Pear, Grapes, Hazelnuts

Vegetables: Pumpkin, Squash, Carrot, Potato, Turnip

Runes: Eihwaz, Jera, Othala

Crystals: Obsidian, Onyx, Carnelian, Cat’s Eye, Labradorite, Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Granite, Amber

Trees: Birch, Rowan, Hawthorn

Goddesses: Hecate, Banba, Cerridwen, Macha, Badb, Persephone, Cailleach Bheur, Kali, Bastet, Nephthys, Durga, Arianrhod, Baba Yaga

Gods: Hades, Loki, The Dagda, Cernunnos, Osiris, Anubis, Belenus, Arawn

Dragon: Grael

Flowers: Yarrow, Hawthorn, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Blackthorn

Animals: Spider, Owl, Bat, Cat, Wolf, Dog, Rat, Snake, Raven, Cow

Magical powers: Transformation, Death, Life Cycles, Honoring the Dead, New Beginnings, Spirit Communication, Witchcraft, Faery Magick, Mirror Spells, Reincarnation, Astral Projection, Balance, Wisdom

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Activities to do:

👻 Honor your ancestors

👻 Connect with your loved ones that have passed away. Give them offerings, talk to them, and remember the happy moments

👻 Watch your favorite spooky movies

👻 Clean your altar (if you have one)

👻 Carve a pumpkin with symbols of what you want to attract (heart = love, water drops = healing)

👻 Talk with spirits through tarot cards, runes, or a pendulum

👻 Connect with your magick and your craft

👻 Honor and connect with your deities, leave them some offerings as it's an important celebration for everyone

👻 Light candles around your house

👻 Write wishes and place them on your jack-o'-lanterns

👻 Eat Samhain food or any food that makes you feel close to this sabbat

👻 Do guided meditations

👻 Make a special recipe and add some intentions

👻 Do some spells! October, especially Samhain, is the most magickal time!

👻 Leave some milk outside for Cat Síth!

👻 Honor the dead and respect life :D

👻 Write your wishes on bay leaves and burn them

👻 Honor the forgotten dead, those who don't have anyone to remember them, and light a candle for them

👻 Cleanse yourself and your house

👻 If you feel comfortable, visit a cemetery

👻 Eat lots of candy

👻 Light a Bonfire

👻 Eat apples (you can also use them as offerings)

👻 Take a walk in nature and appreciate the beauty of autumn

👻 Wear colors associated with Samhain, especially black

👻 Do candle magick

👻 Collect autumn leaves and place them in your house

👻 Use pumpkin seeds for spells—they're great for prosperity, abundance, or even love

👻 Put up photos of your loved ones who have passed, leave them food, and light candles

👻 Place figurines around your home with cats, crows, pumpkins or other Samhain symbols

👻 Throw a Samhain/Halloween feast with the people you love

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Food and drinks:

Meat – pork, especially (it’s completely okay if you don’t want to consume it), pumpkin – anything with pumpkin like pumpkin pie, seeds, bread, soup, corn – sweetcorn, popcorn, cornbread, apples – apple cake, apple pie, apple juice, apple cider, spiced wine, cider, mulled wine, honey, potatoes, roasted vegetables, stew, biscuits, salads made with veggies from your garden, recipes loved by your ancestors, pomegranates, squash

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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes

gifs credit: Pinterest

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[aleismanifesting]

PAGAN LOCKSCREEN

drop your pagan (doesn’t matter which particular religion) lockscreen!

I’m looking for inspiration~

[lovewardeath]

My Pagan Veiling Tips!

This is my personal tips, if you find that something else works with you, then stick with it, this is just what works for me, and if you find it works, great! Also anyone can veil, remember that.

1. Good quality veils usually are from Muslim shops, here are some I personally use: sunnahstyle.com, hautehijab.com, bazaralhaya.com.

2. Invest in a good undercap (hair net or underscarf) especially if you plan on not showing any hair, I recommend haute hijab or sunnah style for the best undercaps.

3. Scarf magnets are a Godsend! The websites I recommended have good magnetic strength & are inexpensive! Sunnah Style are the cheapest!

4. Rectangle veils are more versatile than square scarves. If you plan on doing many styles, rectangle are the way to go. If you want simple, stick with square.

5. Woven, Chiffon, Mehdina Silk, or other light fabrics are best during Hot weather seasons. Jersey fabric is best for cold weather seasons.

6. Reminder, soft and light fabrics are more likely to slip, so wearing an undercap or magnets will help make the veil stay in place. Heavier fabrics like jersey will usually stay in place, but use magnets if you are in cold season, if you want your scarf to stay snug.

7. Light fabrics are usually less opaque, so folding it will make it least see through. Or simply wear an undercap will help with the opaqueness.

8. Etsy is best for printed veils, otherwise Haute Hijab has a great selection of printed fabrics. But remember, they only have Woven, Pleated, & Chiffon printed fabrics on their website.

9. I recommend SunnahStyle for face veils, mainly since I only bought them from that website, they have many types and colors: half veil, one layer, two layer, three layer, no-pinch (for people who wear glasses or just don’t like the pinching regular veils give), buttoned veils, etc.

10. You will probably get mistaken as a Muslim when wearing these styles, even though there’s historical evidence of the veil belonging in many practices. If you are uncomfortable with the association, I would recommend buying religious symbols or pins to put on your scarves to help differentiate you.

11. Remember, do not overdo yourself. Even wearing the lightest of fabrics, if you are in hot weather, you will still heat up. Please don’t overheat yourself, it’s okay to take off your scarves. Or invest in a portable fan, and drink lots of water to prevent heat exhaustion. Especially if you take meds that make you susceptible to heat.

12. The Gods will not be angry with you if you have to take off your veil, they understand that you are human and that you need to take care of yourself first.

These are some of my tips, if you have any questions, don’t feel afraid to ask or reach out to me. I hope this helps you on your journey!

Here’s the @ I promised when I posted this: @mikeyanderson97

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[mxmorbidmidnight]

In paganism there seems to be an ongoing issue with people not acknowledging its many issues. Pagans will often claim to be the “accepting” religion, with an absence of sexism, racism, homophobia, etc. It does appear that way when you first enter it. This is a lie.

No religion is immune to bigotry, brainwashing, abuse and exploitation. Pagan communities can be breeding grounds for abuse just as churches.

White supremacy is rampant, as is cultural appropriation. Women are treated as reproductive objects while in other more modern spiritual circles exists misandry. All religions are capable of harm. Do not be arrogant enough to think ours is an exception.

[mai-love-andthestars]

I know that I'm mainly a hellenic worshiper, but I hope I can expand this blog to feel like a helpful place to all forms of paganism and religions. Sometimes it's hard to find a community in person and its hard to navigate and explore new things with out help