Deity Work Guides; Odin, Freyr, Lugh, Rhiannon and Aengus
Odin
Culture: Norse
God of: Wisdom, Healing, Death, Royalty, The Gallows, Frenzy, Knowledge, War, Battle, Victory, Sorcery, Poetry and The Runic Alphabet
Symbols: Valknut, Eight-legged Horse (Sleipnir), Wolves, Ravens, Spear (Gungnir), The Rune Othala
Colours: Grey, Deep Blue, Black, Pink (UPG)
Animals: Wolves, Ravens, Snakes, Bears, Horses
Plants: Mugwort, Plantain, Wormwood, Chamomile, Pine, Apple, Fennel, Juniper, Elfwort, Wotan’s Herb
Incense: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Juniper, Pine, Agarwood, Nag Champa, Wild Herbs, Cedar, Dragon’s Blood
Other Associations: The Magician, The Hanged Man, Wednesday, 3, 9
Offerings: Red Wine, Mead, Beer and Ale, Quality Alcohol, Whiskey, Smoked Salmon,
Red Meat, Beef, Leeks, Asparagus, Garlic, Honey
Devotional Acts:
Take care of Veterans and donate to organizations helping them
Wear a funny hat in honor of his funny hat
Give thanks to him on Wednesday
Do everything you can to avoid and actively fight nazis. Nazis don’t get into Valhallah
Say Good Morning and Hello to Ravens
Always seek to be better and wiser
Freyr
Culture: Norse
God of: Peace, Fertility, Rain, Sunshine, Prosperity, Good Harvest, Kingship
Symbols: Boars (Gullinbursti), The Rune Ingwaz, Swords, The Sun, Phallic Symbols
Colours: Green, Brown, Gold
Animals: Boars, Pigs
Plants: Cherries, Lemon Balm, Corn, Coltsfoot, Ferns, Yellow Flowers, Gorse, Ash, Holly, Ivy, Mountain Ash, Nuts and Cones, St. John’s Wort, Yew
Incense: Frankincense, Mint, Rose, Sandalwood
Other Associations: Friday
Offerings: Pork, Venison, Apples, Bread, Barley, Nuts, Seeds, Legumes, Honey, Gold Objects, Fruits, Chocolate
Devotional Acts:
Be a peacemaker
Thank the plants and animals that provide your with your meal
Fertilize your garden and plants
Create art in any form
Bake Honey Bread and share it with your family and Freyr
Enjoy sweet foods
Celebrate the coming of Spring
Inspire others
Lugh
Culture: Celtic
God of: The Sun, The Arts, Storms, The Harvest, Oaths, Kings, Justice, Craftsmanship, Smithcraft, Light and Warriors
Symbols: Sun, Spear, Harp, Slingshot
Colours: Brown, Gold, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue
Animals: Lion, Horse, Raven, Stag, Crow, Hound, Lynx
Plants: Apple, Oak, Hazel, Holly, Marigold, Goldenrod, Sunflower, Carnation, Rose, Gorse, Bay, Basil, Allspice, Rosemary, Cinnamon
Incense: Apple, Cinnamon, Rose, Frankincense, Myrrh
Other Associations: The Sun, Justice, Sunday, Air and Fire, Full or Waxing Moons
Offerings: Wine, Mead, Apple Cider, Corn, Bread, Apples, Berries, Potatoes, Beer, Harvested Fruits and Vegetables, Corn Dolls, Cloves, Gorse Flowers, Handmade Crafts
Devotional Acts:
Make Art, in any form, for him
Learn self defense
Watch the sunrise
Treat your loved ones to a lovely meal and give a plate to him
Support political and law-based justice, and sign petitions or give donations to make sure justice is appropriately given
Try to become a confident and witty person
Buy a kilt and wear in unapologetically
Go to a Renaissance Fair
Buy medieval weapons, especially spears and slingshots
Rhiannon
Culture: Welsh
Goddess of: The Moon, Horses, Songbirds, Wind, Gates, Horseshoes, Love, Beauty, Fate, Divination, Prosperity, Abundance, Healing. She protects against disaster and humiliation.
Symbols: The Moon, Horseshoes, Gates, The Winds
Colours: Green, Silver, Black, White, Grey, Red, Maroon, Brown
Animals: Horse, Frog, Dog, Songbird, Dragon, Badger, Hummingbird
Plants: Cedar, Pine, Narcissus, Daffodils, Pansies, Rosemary, Sage, Bay, Lavender, All White Flowers
Incense: Sandalwood, Cedar, Pine, Lavender, Frankincense
Other Associations: 7, Waning Moon Phases, Monday
Offerings: Soft-sounding Music, White Candles with the number 7 carved into them, Apples, Willow Leaves or Bark, Ivy, Evergreens, White Flowers, Lavender Oil, Lavender Candles, Studying or Practicing with Liminal Spaces and the In Between, including Meditation, Astral Travel, Dreamwork and Mediumship
Devotional Acts:
Sing for her
Make art, in any form, for her
Show extra love to animals, especially horses, dogs and songbirds
Talk to her or the moon
Sit outside on a windy day and enjoy the breeze
Fly a kite
Keep a dream journal
Make or Buy a Birdhouse
Aengus Óg
Culture: Celtic
God of: Love, Poetry, Inspiration, Youth, Summer and Healing
Symbols: Swans, Golden Harp
Colours: Green, Pink, Red
Animals: Swan, Cats, Deer, Doves, Sparrows, Songbirds
Plants: Strawberries, Rose, Mistletoe, Violet, Birch, Cedar, Elder, Sycamore, Basil, Cherries
Incense: Cinnamon, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood
Other Associations: Venus, Copper, Air, The World, Justice, The Lovers
Offerings: Red Roses, Strawberry, Mead, Beer, Honey, Eggs, Butter, Milk, Bread
Devotional Acts:
Feed Local Birds
Sing love songs
Use more roses in your spellwork
Keep a dream journal
Never give up on your goals
Talk to him
Ask for help when you need it