Once in a while I'll get asked what kind of offerings I give Odin or ask what else can they offer to Him that's not a libation. So the list I'm about to post is purely UPG and is based off my personal experiences.
• Read some poetry. If you favor a certain poet or piece share it with Him. Read it aloud in front of His altar or any place you honor Him. I've read Rumi and Poe for Him.
• Write a piece of poetry. If you want you can try your hand at writing a verse for or to Him. It doesn't have to be elaborate or Shakespearian but something from the heart. Sometimes simple is best.
• Read a book. You don't have read an entire novel but maybe take 30 minutes of the day to read or just read a chapter. Read any book you want it doesn't have to be something educational either. Read a fantasy or a sci-fi or even a romance. Read what you want to.
• Write something. If you like to write. Write a short story or write about something that means a lot to you. Write about current events or a cause that you advocate for. Write about your practice or experiences.
• Learn something new. You can try to learn a new skill. Maybe drawing or sculpting. Maybe cooking or baking. Maybe learn a new language or just learn something that you didn't know. Like a factoid about another country, history or culture. Who knows you might learn a new tibit of info about something you're interested in. There is a ton of info out there. (Just make sure your source is reliable.) Like Odin never stop being curious.
• Create a playlist. You can use whatever music service you have and create a devotional playlist for Him. Put songs that remind you of Him or songs that are literally about Him. I've had Odin specifically request certain songs. Songs that you think describe your relationship with Him. It's all up to you. (Sometimes Him 😅)
• Sing! In my personal experience Odin is fond of singing or being sung to...serenaded? If that's something you're comfortable with doing totally do it. If you already have a playlist dedicated pick a song and go!
• Practice self-care. Super tough one I'll be honest. Go over boundaries and see where they might need to be strengthend. Check in with yourself. How are feeling? Do you have to eat? Take any meds? Do you have any needs that you have to tend to? If you do use that time to fulfill those. Others can wait. (In my experience Odin usually gets on my case, alot over this.😅)
• Share your knowledge. Is there something you know a lot about? Then share it! Odds are you just might end up helping someone else who's looking for advice or tips. No matter what it might be whether it's considered useful or not it might help someone or even brighten their day.
• Visit a museum or art gallery. Museums are an awesome source if you're interested in history. There are different kinds of museums. There are science museums, rock and mineral museums. Some for world history or some on local history. Art galleries can also offer insight on what goes on in the human mind and can even give us a tiny visual glimpse of history.
• Support your local library. Libraries are great places to find all sorts of books and the best part it's free! Get a library card and you're good. If you're more of a digital peep they also rent out ebooks. They have all sorts of resources you can access.
• Visit a bookstore. If you're more the bookstore type then visit a bookstore. If you have some extra spending money and find something interesting it doesn't hurt to treat yourself. You can also visit a used bookstore. You're sure to find something interesting and unique.
• Travel. (If the opportunity arises and you are able.) Odin is a wanderer and travels all over meeting new people and learning things about them. When or if you get the opportunity to travel get to really know the place you go to. Talk to locals, learn about the area. You're sure to find that the place you are visiting holds all sorts of amazing secrets.
• Iisten to someone's story. Everyone has a story to tell. Listening to someone might make you see things from a different perspective or even change your opinion on something. You could even benefit from someone else's wisdom and advice.
• Try something new. Be a little adventurous and try something new, something you've never done. May it be a food, a store, event, beverage or even something intimate with your partner (granted that they're 100% ok with it. Consent is important.) Step out of your comfort zone.
• Practice or pick up divination. If you have runes, tarot, oracle cards make some time to practice or even learn. You can even learn how to do other types of divination.
Another devotional act I do is acknowledge His animal companions. The ravens Huginn and Muninn. The wolves Freki and Geri and His steed Sleipnir. And leave offerings for them along with Odin's.
• Bones with some meat still on it
• Homemade treats (our pups share lol)
Food offerings. All these are based in UPG. I am well aware of the stanza that states He dines on wine alone and gives the meat to His wolves. As I have said UPG and I haven't had Him tell me no. Odin isn't shy about letting you know what He likes and dislikes.
• Dark chocolate especially if there is a salty element to it.
• Baked items that use alcohol such as rum, coffee liqueur, whisky ect.
• Stews and soups (with side of bread)
• Fruits like apples, pears, plums, peaches and nectarines.
• Trail mix (actually this makes sense 😅)
Other non food and libation offerings. Trinkets and other miscellaneous items.
• Stones and minerals. (I've given Bloodstones, Obsidian, Lapis, Clear quartz, a hag stone or "Odin stones", Onyx.)
• Herbs. Especially those associated with the Nine Herbs Charm
• Incense (if you're able)
• Scented candles (if you're able)
So this is some of the things I do and have done for and with Odin. Again all this is heavy UPG.
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