The Gods : Simple ways to get closer to your Deity
Fun fact: Bonding with your Deities or spirit companions doesn't have to be elaborate, nor does it have to be expensive or difficult to access.
Here are some ways to bond with your Gods that I, personally, find very nice!
» ․ 💌 !! ˎˊ˗ Write them a letter
Now, 'letter' has a very loose definition here. This can be a literal letter on paper, something digital, a little note, writing in the dirt or any form of writing/printing on something.
Once you're done, do whatever you want with it! Burn it to send it to your God, keep it to give it to Them, place it on Their altar, put it somewhere safe, do whatever makes you feel best.
» ․ 🎵 !! ˎˊ˗ Play Them music
It doesn't have to be a devotional playlist and it doesn't have to be songs that remind you of Them. Just put on your liked songs or your favorite playlist and do something relaxing.
Tell Them about your day, draw with Them, sing along to the music, have a cup of tea, literally anything with the music playing in the background. Ask Them what They think about the music. Tell Them what you think about the music. Just anything.
Take a walk in the park or sit by an open window and let the air run through your face. "Go for a walk outdoors. Reconnect with the feeling of the wind blowing through your hair. Listen to the birds that live in a tree in your yard. Watch the sunset. Take time to smell the flowers that bloom in the park during the summer." [- 'The modern guide to witchcraft' by Skye Alexander]
» ․ 🕯️ !! ˎˊ˗ Light a candle
Light a candle on your altar (or just any candle, for that matter) as a devotional act, or just for whatever you would like. Make sure you stay safe around fire, though, and keep an eye on that flame.
After lighting your candle, you can let it continue burning (while keeping an eye on it), you can make an offering or a prayer, you can talk to Them, you can just rest in Their presence, you can do anything you want really.
» ․ 🥰 !! ˎˊ˗ Make an emoji sequence for Them
Now, by 'emoji sequence', I do mean probably exactly what you're thinking. A collection of emojis that remind you of your Deity or spirit. Now, I'm not using the term 'emoji spell' because it isn't necessarily a spell (though categorically it can fall under 'spells' depending on how you intend to use it.)
Here's some examples!
~🎵🌻☀️🌻🎵~ Lord Apollon ~
~🔵⚔️🦉⚔️🔵~ Lady Athena ~
~💍👪👑👪💍~ Queen Hera ~
~☁️⚡👑⚡☁️~ King Zeus ~
It can help you better connect with your Deity or spirit, and, honestly, it can be a great way to really understand just what you associate with your Deity or spirit.
» ․ 👗 !! ˎˊ˗ Wear clothes with things related to Them
Whether it's yellow for Apollon, owls for Athena or a dress for Aphrodite, wearing something that is or represents something you associate with Them can help you feel closer to Them.
It's basically the same concept as a prayer bead or devotional jewelry, but it's literally your clothes.
Research your Deity, things related to your Deity, things that remind you of your Deity or pretty much anything. Ways to worship, spells, how to offer.
This has helped me feel closer to my Goddess many times (which makes sense, considering She's literally the Goddess of wisdom, but it works even if They aren't an intelligence-related Deity).
I really hope this helps anyone who sees it! Khaire, may your path bloom with flowers and have a nice day!
