Paganism, Probably

Hi! I’m Ian. I go by he/him pronouns. This is my witchy side blog. Here you can find witchcraft tips, stuff about Pagan deities, and just stuff that interests me. Main blog is: @doom-nights2

[dude-im-a-witch]

I need want to do a money spell jar right now but I think I’m going through an episode right now because EVERYTHING is making me over the top angry… oh well. Maybe another day 🙃

[rednines]

[mirrix]

#probably not what op is referring to but i keep thinking about those thinkpieces that are like #'straight cis men HATE astrology because they are all obsessed with facts and logic and reason and rationality >:( #meanwhile women are intuitive and spiritual and emotional and have a better grasp on astrology <3' THIS IS TRAD SHIT. THIS IS MISOGYNISTIC #YOU'RE SAYING THE SAME SHIT CONSERVATIVE MISOGYNISTS HAVE SAID ABOUT MEN AND WOMEN FOR CENTURIES AND JUST TACKING ON 'AND WOMEN ARE GOOD'

[s6sh6]

“I didn’t and still don’t like making a cult of women’s knowledge, preening ourselves on knowing things men don’t know, women’s deep irrational wisdom, women’s instinctive knowledge of Nature, and so on. All that all too often merely reinforces the masculinist idea of women as primitive and inferior – women’s knowledge as elementary, primitive, always down below at the dark roots, while men get to cultivate and own the flowers and crops that come up into the light. But why should women keep talking baby talk while men get to grow up? Why should women feel blindly while men get to think?” - Ursula K. Le Guin

[dude-im-a-witch]

Becoming an eclectic pagan was not on my 2023 bingo card

[mamaangiwine]

Hey,

So you guys can understand why including books on Native spirituality and medicine in your "witchcraft" book recs is fucked up, right?

Native spirituality is not witchcraft.

Native spirituality is not shamanism.

[atthecrossroadsoflifeanddeath]

My gods when I ask for direct advice: *gives the vaguest answer*

Me:

[hallow-witxh]

How I Use Fruit in Spell Jars

As most of y'all know, produce like fruit other fresh options all have a place in witchcraft. Summer stone fruits in particular are some of my favorites to use, as well as strawberries, apples, and some cherries.

But Ander, you said that you never add anything with water into your spell jars! And you're right! That's why I dehydrate my fruits first! I personally use a dehydrator, but you can use an over or even let them air-dry in the sun! Just make sure to keep critters off of them!

Here's a brief tutorial on how to dry fruit in your oven (from my personal experience):

Set your oven to 200F/93C

Slice your fruit as thin as possible (berries into small chunks) and line it on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure nothing is overlapping.

With the door to the oven slightly cracked, let the fruit bake. Flip produce every hour or so until it's dry to your liking. If you want it super crunchy, which I recommend, this can be an all-day occurrence.

Close the oven door and turn off the oven, and let it sit overnight.

Here are a few posts of mine that explain some uses for produce!

Citrus Fruits

Orange Magic

Apple Cider Homesteading Spell

Peaches

Summer Stone Fruits

As always, be safe, do your research, practice in a cleansed environment and Blessed Be everyone! <3

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[thewoodbine-deactivated20241020]

People who comment on Tumblr witchcraft post about how it's "not real", just go ahead and say you're boring.

[broomsick]

“Thor Battering the Midgard Serpent”, Henry Fuseli, Switzerland 1790

[skaldish]

The History of Norse Heathenry

A timeline of Norse Pagan and Norse Heathenry's development, from prehistory to modern-day, and how it arrived in North America.

I have completely overhauled the history page to make it a super extensive timeline of how modern Norse Heathenry developed, especially in North America. Now each item has its own entry!

[skaldish]

90% of the stuff many people think every religion has is just stuff specific to Christianity.

For example, here's a list of stuff Norse Heathenry doesn't have:

Holy books or scripture

Religious doctrines, dogmas, or taboos

Dualism (good vs. evil, us vs. them, etc.)

Separation of sacred and profane

The requirement of Faith

Sin

A divine plan

A Prophet or Savior

A Satan or "tempter" figure(s)

Deities that are defined by being good or evil

Confession

The need for a mediator between you and the divine

Magical Thinking

A Prosperity Gospel

The need to put deities before human beings

Godly surveillance

Gods that are omnipotent, omnibenevolent, and omniscient

Damnation

Taboos around magic

Rules about sex

A bad afterlife as the default

A need for you to earn your worth (it's inherent)

Rules

[satanasaeternus]

Fire Dance - Joseph Tomenek

[hallow-witxh]

Orange Magic

Oranges and tangerines are something that I eat a lot, especially when I'm feeling more depressed and don't want to cook. They're full of nutrients, packed with Vitamin C, and the citrus helps me feel a little more 'present' if I dissociate. It's a safe food for me.

But other than being Good Eats, oranges also have amazing spiritual values!

Orange peel can be added to money and financial spells to serious increase your gains. It amplifies the call. Adding it to front door decorations invokes good luck and a good home, while adding it to tea or food can significantly increase your luckiness for the day. It also helps you attract the person who loves you. Don't get this confused as a love spell. This is an attraction spell, not a love spell. We don't mess with love spells 'round these parts.

Orange flesh and seeds can be used as a divination tool, even for absolute beginners. If you have a yes/no question, focus on it while you peel and eat an orange. WHen you're finished with your orange, siply count the seeds. If it's odd, the answer is probably yes. If it's even, the answer is most likely no. Never take divination as a solid yes/no, things change with time and so do asnwers.

Orange juice is energizing and helps with decision making! Drinking orange juice in the morning can help you make effecting choices in the day, and also help you increase luckiness and gracefullness (less tripping over your own feet is always good).

Oranges are absolutely one of my favorite fruits to work with, along with apples and strawberries. Make an orange strawberry lemonade to help with energetic slef-love, or add orange slices to your apple cider to create what's essentially a delicious homesteading simmer pot!

As always, be safe, do your research, and blessed be!

Support your local witch on Ko-Fi or at my store, Hallow Grove!

[ephemeral-cryptid]

So, I know a lot of people know this, but I haven’t seen many people talk about it, so I’d just like to remind y’all that Hermes is the god of language, and because of that, you can learn a new language as a devotional act to him. So, if you’re interested in language learning, that’s more motivation to do so. I hope some of you found this post helpful.

[smooth-endo]

Hermes

💸 God of travel, communication, language, thievery, wealth, luck

💸 Patron of travelers, messengers, gamblers, businesspeople, and non-violent thieves

💸 Epiphets include:

~ Hermes Noumios (protecting the pastures and shepherds)

~ Hermes Agoraeus (protector of assemblies)

~ Hermes Eriounios (giver of good fortune)

~ Hermes Ktêsios (protector of property)

💸 Animals: rooster, snake, sheep, tortoise, fox, hare, birds, dog, cattle, ram

💸 Trees: palm, orange, strawberry

💸 Flowers: crocus

💸 Herbs: chamomile, lavender

💸 Food: honey, olive oil, red meats, strawberries, oranges, baked goods

💸 Beverages: wine, beer, coffee, water, chamomile tea, black tea

💸 Colors: green, white, silver, gold, purple

💸 Crystals: amethyst, aventurine, agate, quartz, pyrite, topaz

💸 Element: air

💸 Day: Wednesday

💸 Tarot: Wheel of Fortune, Fool, Magician

💸 Moon Phase: waxing crescent

💸 Incense: myrrh, lavender, vanilla, frankincense

💸 Symbols: coins, Caduceus, winged sandals, winged helmet

[cosmicdevotixn]

accurate image of me when i found out that He’s my patron 3 years ago. (hermes art by @charmophron , meme by me)

[noctivague]

Ｈｅｒｍｅｓ

[thepagangroup]

Deity of the Week- Hermes

Deity of the Week- Hermes

“I sing of Hermes Kyllenios (of Mt Kyllene), Argeiphontes (the Slayer of Argus), lord of Kyllene (Cyllene) and Arkadia rich in flocks, luck-bringing (eriones) messenger of the deathless gods (angelos athanaton). He was born of Maia, the daughter of Atlas, when she had made with Zeus,–a shy goddess she. Ever she avoided the throng of the blessed gods and lived in a shadowy cave, and there Kronion [Zeus] used to lie with the rich-tressed Nymphe at dead of night, while white-armed Hera lay bound in sweet sleep: and neither deathless god nor mortal man knew it. And so hail to you, Son of Zeus and Maia; with you I have begun: now I will turn to another song! Hail, Hermes, giver of grace (kharidotes), guide (diaktoros), and giver of good things (dotor eaon)!”- Homeric Hymn to Hermes

Hermes is the son of Zeus and his nymph mother, Maia, born from their love. He is the personal messenger to his father, and also to Hades. Classically, he is depicted as a young man both attractive and athletic, or as an older man with a beard. His most famous myth is the one where upon his birth, he creeps from his cradle and travels to where his brother Apollon holds his oxen and makes off with them. He typically shown wearing winged boots or sandles while holding a caduceus.

God of:

Hermes is a god of many attributes. His most common association is him as a trickster god, or a messenger god. While both are accurate and true, his associates are far more encompassing than that:

Animal husbandry

Roads and travel

Hospitality

Diplomacy

Trade

coins

Thievery

Language

Writing

luck

Athletic contests

Astronomy and astrology

Boundries

Guide of the dead

Magic

And so much more. No God has only one facet, and to limit them in such a way is to deign them what they truly are.

Correspondences:

Plants-

Crocus- a beautiful purple flowering plant

Strawberry trees

I would also argue any plant that can be associated with death or being laid to rest can also be associated with him, as he is a guide to the underworld and is one of the only beings able to freely pass between the land of the dead and the living.

Animals-

Cattle/oxen

Turtles/tortoise

Hawks

Any bird of omens

Rooster/cock

Rams

Hares

Snakes

Guard dogs

Occupations-

Some gods are the patrons of specific jobs, job fields and hobbies. A few for Hermes are

Bike messenger

Mail person/postal worker

Diviners

Mediums

Magicians/illusionists

Merchant

Hospitality workers

Hotel and inn keepers

Travel guides

Veterinarians and Vet Techs

Animal breeders

Herdsmen/cowboys/etc

Funeral directors

Diplomats

Bankers/bank tellers

Donation center workers

and so many more. And while I wouldn’t technically consider thievery an occupation, some might. In which cause he is also the god of professional thieves.

Colors-

Red

Purple

Silver

Gold

Copper

Most colors you would associated with trade, merchants, coin, plushness, etc.(SPG)

Black(UPG)

Grey(UPG)

White(UPG)

Most colors that can be associated with death or passing can be associated with him

Scents-

Lavender

Strawberries

Frankincense( A general all around good choice for all the Theoi)

The smell of ink and parchment/paper(SPG)

Stones-

Marble or Alabaster(UPG)

It’s not stones, but metals like copper, silver, gold- anything that is or was used to make currency

Offerings:

Incense

Honey

Olives or olive oil

Wine

Milk

Turtle shells or turtle shaped objects

Coins/currency/money

Written messages(SPG)

 Strawberries

Feathers(legal to own-let’s not get in trouble now)

dice

Devotional Activities:

There’s so many choices of devotional activities when it comes to Hermes.

Writing letters

Donating to homeless shelters or food pantries

Study animal husbandry

Become a magician/illusionist

Travel to another town/state/country

Try something that requires luck- cards, dice games, etc.

Learn about astronomy

Honor the dead

Learn about your ancestors

Study astrology

Pick up a sport

Workout/become athletic

Give a few coins to a homeless person

Learn other languages

Practice speaking

Learn to be diplomatic

A more modern twist to a devotional act would be to pick up merchant skills in a game, like mmorpgs. Or, avoid being a real life thief and become one in a game! There’s so many options, just let your imagination go wild.

~That’s all for deity of the week! If you have any questions, feel free to ask!~

-Artistic