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22 y/o eclectic pagan and chaos magic enjoyer.

this is an e-shrine for various entities i wish to work with and become closer to. I struggle with motivation and energy and think having something I can easily contribute to in my regular daily life like a blog will help me ease into more strong relationships, if that makes sense.

happy to delete an rb if asked by op

various resources to put your money where your mouth is under the cut

charnel-grounds

Randy Ortiz, “Battles”

oil on canvas, 2026

#fenrir

ciriceart

FLOURISH:

Cotton fabric, cotton embroidery thread, plastic and metal beads, jewelry wire, silver bells, velvet ribbon, and two months of work.

#hela

charnel-grounds

Francesca Mary Guerrieri (Mary Midnight), “It’s Time,” 2025

“After all, [the world] is on my side. That is, I’m a part of it. Not separate from it. I walk on the ground and the ground’s walked on by me, I breathe the air and change it, I am entirely interconnected with the world.”

— Ursula K. Le Guin, The Lathe of Heaven

#general

morphic-mythos

—DIVINE ARCANA: A TAROT-THEMED DEVOTIONAL CHALLENGE.

This challenge was inspired by the book The Temple of Hekate, in which the author, Tara Sanchez, explores the goddess Hekate across the themes and archetypes of the tarot's major arcana. This challenge was conceived for deity worship, but it can, in theory, be used for any being one might venerate in their practice, such as ancestors, nature spirits, and so on.

You'll need two things for this challenge:

A tarot deck. Ideally, this is a physical deck that you own, resonate with, or use frequently. You want to be familiar with the imagery already. If this is impossible, or you don't own a physical deck, feel free to use digital imagery, e.g. a tarot app or other reference images.

A journal. Physical or digital, whatever works for you. A small physical notebook might be preferred, especially if you want to turn this challenge into a devotional ritual.

Pick a deity (or spirit) you wish to honor, commune with, or explore more deeply. Once you have one in mind, your task is simple: meditate on each card in the major arcana and write out all the ways you perceive your deity within the card's meaning, symbolism, or imagery. You don't have to go in order, though it may be helpful to do so.

Depending on your deity or spirit of choice, this challenge may be difficult. For example, Hekate is an easy goddess to explore across the major arcana because She embodies so many spheres of influence. A more "specialized" deity or spirit (e.g. Selene, Hypnos, elementals, etc.) may be harder to recognize in certain cards. Don't worry if you can't write paragraphs for each card; just try to write something.

Depending on the deck you're using, you may wish to incorporate the cards' unique illustrations in addition to the core meanings of the arcana. Some decks deviate somewhat from traditional symbolism, so it may be beneficial to go deeper and explore your deity in those images. For example, not all tarot decks use an actual image of a tower to represent The Tower; perhaps your deck uses an animal or human figure instead. Or, your tarot deck may include unique cards or revised arcana. Exploring the theme and motifs of your personal deck can help you see your deity or spirit's presence more clearly in future readings with them.

If you'd like to give yourself an even bigger challenge, you can try delving into the minor arcana, as well, but I suggest sticking to the major arcana, since they already represent broader archetypes.

Need an example of how this works? Here's a sample from me. My deity of choice is Hekate, and I'm using my TrueBlack deck:

THE HIGH PRIESTESS. This card already screams Hekate, as it tends to refer to intuition, occult knowledge, the subconscious, and mysteries. We speak often of Hekate's Mysteries and Her powers over magic and occult wisdom. The High Priestess, much like Hekate Herself, is a vessel of divine wisdom, as well as the bridge between the material world and the spiritual world. She is incredibly liminal. In the TrueBlack deck, the High Priestess possesses several Hekatean symbols: she sits upon a crescent moon; she wears a key around her neck; she holds a dowsing pendulum; she is hooded; and a pomegranate hovers over her free hand. There is also a topographic map of the Mariana Trench depicted behind her. When I see this, I think of the abyssal depths and the darkness of the unknown—something very much associated with Hekate.

Simple enough, right? Of course, not every card is going to be a perfect fit, but the point is to encourage us to think more deeply about the nature of the deities or spirits we honor using well-known archetypes. A card like the High Priestess or the Empress might be hard to find in a deity like Ares or Odin, but try your best.

I'd also suggest turning this into a daily ritual. Sit down at your desk or altar and just allow yourself to focus on one card a day (or week), perhaps with a lit candle or a bit of incense burning beside you. Reflect on the card, write down your initial thoughts, and then ask the deity or spirit for any additional insight. See what comes up.

If you attempt this challenge, let me know how it goes! If you'd like to share your entries, feel free to tag them with #Divine Arcana; I'd love to see them. 🖤

This challenge was originally posted on my Patreon.

Welford Road Cemetery by Alex Hannam

Worth Every Hurt

Dirt is sacred.

There is nothing wrong with leaving offerings on the naked earth.

When we die we are returned to the ground be it whole or as ash.

From the ground comes all our food, be it directly grown or eaten from to what else we eat.

There is nothing wrong with leaving offerings on leaves or stone, plates or trays but...

There is nothing wrong with laying them to the soil either.

The compost pile is as hallowed a hill as any shrine or shelf.

#general

bossymarmalade

- Wangechi Mutu, “Water Woman” (2017) & “Mamaray” (2020)

waitingforthecat

Image description: 2 sculptures. The first shows a person with the upper body of a woman, webbed hands, and the lower body of a fish. The second has the body of a ray and the head of a human. end Image description

#the sea herself

sacredlittleember

Animist Challenge for You Today 🏞️

This challenge is super easy, so please just try it for yourself—you may just see a difference in your day.

Thank one animal you see, either in your head or aloud. For example: “Thank you for being here. I see you. I honor your existence.”

Look up at the sky, notice the clouds, feel the wind on your face, smell the fresh air and blooming flowers. Just observe—that’s all. In your heart, feel the gratitude you have for the sky above you.

Where safe, take off your shoes and feel the ground under your feet. If you can’t walk barefoot, touch the ground and thank it for the life it provides. The food it gives you.

Try to do all three if you can. If you can’t, believe me—it is more than okay. A simple prayer of gratitude in your heart is enough as well.

#general