Any pop culture pagans or people that work with / worship pop culture deities / entities, I'm curious to hear your experiences so I have a few questions! You don't have to answer all of them, just whichever ones you're comfortable with, but if you do all of them then thank you :) I just want to learn more about it personally because I'm beginning to get involved in it myself, so I'd like to hear from others, but I also think it would be good for the wider paganism community to hear about it!
You can answer these on a reblog of this post, the replies on this post, or you can make a separate post entirely and mention me so I can see it! Please do note I will be reblogging your posted responses ( not replies ) onto my blog, because like I said, part of the goal is to spread it to the wider paganism community so that there isn't so much stigma around it, rather understanding and acceptance. If you would not like me to do so, please let me know!
Edit: forgot to add, but you can also answer through my ask box!
Also, if you're an irl magical girl / hero / boy / user and any of these questions apply to you too, please feel free to answer as well!
The abbreviations I'll be using:
PCP = pop culture paganism
PCE = pop culture entities
PCD = pop culture deities
PCM = pop culture magic
What does PCP / PCM mean to you personally? How did you first get into PCP / PCM?
Do you combine it with other religious or spiritual traditions? Which ones?
How would you describe the difference ( if any ) between worship, honoring, and working-with PCD / PCE compared to historical ones?
Which PCE / PCD do you work with? What drew you to them?
What type of PCM do you do?
How do you tell the difference between a character as-written and the being you interact with?
How do you perceive and understand PCP for yourself or as a whole? Do you believe these figures are independent spirits, archetypes, thoughtforms / egregores, or something else? Does the answer differ based on the specific PCE / PCD?
How do you approach consent, boundaries, and respect in these relationships?
What does your practice look like on a day-to-day basis?
Do you use any specific tools, symbols, or imagery connected to your chosen figures?
How do you create altar space for a PCE / PCD?
Do you have any devotional practices ( prayer, offerings, journaling, etc )?
How do you verify experiences or messages from PCE / PCD you work with?
Do you think creators/writers have a spiritual role in shaping these beings?
How do you handle characters from media with problematic creators or franchises?
Do you feel PCP / PCM is recognized or respected in wider pagan communities? Why or why not?
Have you met others who practice similarly?
Are there books, blogs, servers, or creators you recommend for someone learning?
What misunderstandings do outsiders commonly have about your practice? What are some that beginners usually have?
What has been the most meaningful part of your practice for you?
Have your relationships with these figures changed you emotionally or psychologically?
What lessons has your practice taught you about yourself?
How do you handle doubt or skepticism in your practice?
If you decide to answer any of these, thank you so much!
