#mudora magic

[knightofhylia]

Adding Spiritual Elements to TOTK/BOTW Gameplay

Sadly, despite being a pretty religion focused game there is not a lot of options to actually show devotion. Here are a few ways I bond with the Hyrulean spirits while playing!

*Always crouch before praying at the altar. I generally crouch, pray, leave offerings in that order so I don't accidentally pick up offerings. It's a small show of respect!

Various offerings at Hylia statues|Silent Princess' on Zelda's pedestal

*Leave offerings at goddess statues. Once you max out your hearts and stamina the statues don't get as much attention. Other great offering locations: Satori Mountain, The Leviathan Skeletons/Dark Skeletons, Temple of Time ground +Sky

*Cleanse yourself in springs, pools found in shrines, also great fairy pools. The Sacred Springs are a top choice but I also go to the depths at the Secret Spring of Revival. This can be a little bit more eloquently done in totk than botw, but jumping in none the less is good enough.

*Clothing is important! Hyrule is known for incredible fashion and lots of symbolism in their clothing. be intentional with the ingredients you use to dye your outfits. I dye my white outfits for the depths with silent princess to purify the clothes and to protect me in the depths (not an actual buff). I dye my sheikah outfit purple with muddlebuds to magically imbue their confusing properties with my sneaky outfit. etc I like to match the vibes of where I'm going with my outfits.

Red hair for Dinraal, Purple for Sheikah/Hylia, White for Nadyra/Satori combo

*Disarm in public spaces. It makes it a bit more authentic feeling when you aren't sitting in the middle of town strapped to the teeth. I usually only keep my bow equipped.

*Have some areas be no hunting zones such as forests around the Temples of Time or other sacred areas. Or do the opposite and pick specific sites for animal or monster sacrifice

*Spend time with the dragons. In botw you can leave offerings at their spawn sites, make pilgrimages to see them come up and go down. in totk you can ride on them and use that as bonding time. It's a good time to meditate and listen to the music. When I am farming for dragon parts or need a dragon to appear, I usually go to their spring and leave an offering.

Me needing Naydra fangs for armor

*Feed the animals! horses, sheep, goats, dogs, even stalhorse will eat apples or meat if you hold or drop the food. Dondons as well can be fed luminous stones, which are known to have connection to spirits.

*Use Shrine cutscenes as moment to recenter and meditate for a moment (aka don't skip the cutscene). I usually skip the cutscenes but sometimes I use the moments to realign myself especially if the shrine was really frustrating.

*Make your house into a shrine! With the gallery options you are able to post pictures on the wall. Usually I have pictures of the dragons or goddess statues, Sonia's grave, or geoglyphs. And you can change it anytime!

Mommy and Daddy Hyrule and Restored Mother Statue

May the Goddess smile upon your save file!

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Hylian Talisman Craft

Hylian magical talismans in my styling begin with a Word of Power or a symbol.

The symbol may be a recognizable symbol from Hyrule or something with deep meaning to the sorcerer who is crafting.

A Word of Power is written in Old Hylian Syllabary which is based on Japanese kana. Due to this, the word of power will generally be a Japanese word written top to bottom.

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A few examples I’ve come up with so far are as follows:

From there, if I choose to add clarifying text along with the Word of Power, I use English language written in the Hylian Alphabet that appears in games such as A Link Between Worlds and Breath of the Wild. I also intend to write occasional devotional works and inscriptions using this alphabet.

For example, I intend to inscribe this phrase along the wrapping grip design of a sacred wooden sword Im planning.

The wooden sword in the first image is an example of using meaningful symbols along with the Word of Power OHARAE “Great Purification.” I didn’t use any clarification text with that particular talisman but hope to create more in the future which are more complex.

In order to make full use of these talismans, one mustn’t just write the inscriptions. It is vital that energy or Force is focused through the tool into the talisman being created. This channeling of Force may leave the sorcerer fatigued because they have poured from within themselves. Because this is how talismans function, Force cultivation is an incredibly important practice in order to maintain and increase vitality.

[knightofhylia]

Goddess Hylia Correspondences

I know we all got these, but here's mine

Animals - Shoebill, Owl, Dove, Eagle

Astrology - Virgo, Cancer

Beverage - Tea, Milk, Mead, Beer

Color - White, Gold, Silver, Purple, Sky and Navy blue

Crystals - Opalite, Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Selenite

Emotions - Joy, Inspired, Protective

Epithets - Silver Daughter

Flower - Grass Lily, Elfdock, Lilac

Food - Apple, Pumpkin, Bread, Soup

Herbs - Hyssop, Rosemary, Thyme, Pineapple Weed, Chamomile

Keywords - Faith, Hope, Purity

Month/Day - Triforce Tuesday

Meme -

Metal - Gold, Silver

Musical Expression - Classical strings, Harp, Easy Listening, Gospel, Choir Chamber

Number - N/A

Playlist - 🙏

Mythical Animal - Loftwing, Adar Rhiannon, Alkonost, Gamayun

Similar Deities - Holy Mary, Jesus, Archangel Michael, Guan Yin, Demeter, Iris, Ceridwen

Physical Expression - random smiling, light shining through trees, rocks and other items twinkle when she wants them, reactions to offerings in game

Sense - Sight, Justice

Symbol -

Appearance:

if you are interested in how I devotionally play totk check out this post!

[knightofhylia-sageofthetriforce]

Lady of Light

Goddess of Time

I come to you seeking refuge.

You know my pain

My insecurities

My struggles.

I ask that you reside with us

Healing our hearts

Guiding us on our paths.

-Florian Knight

[knightofhylia]

woo hoo some actual progress! some of the stuff got cut off but I am very slowly filling out the hyrule herbology. 80 more plants to go lol

[knightofhylia]

Light of Blessing, Spirit Orb, and Stamina Vessel/Heart Container Ritual

Each of the orbs serve a different purpose, and it's best not to try and do all of these rituals at once. The orbs can be made of anything (crystal, metal, wood, rubber, cat toy w/e. I used marbles I found in the yard). It's a good idea to cleanse your item before you do the ritual. Doing this ritual will program this item to act as the blessing, orb, or vessel, so make sure you don't use it for unrelated rituals.

Light of Blessings are to purify and cleanse yourself of negative, unusable, and unwanted energy. Good to do as part of a routine.

Spirit Orbs are tokens of Hylia's grace used to imbue you with courage. Good to do after a huge defeat or before a challenging task. This is a transaction of power, so be prepared with an offering.

Stamina Vessels and Heart Containers are to restore your energy, especially if there is a specific issue draining you. Good for when you've lost motivation. Also a transaction of power but the source is more universal than straight from the Goddess. You will get what you put in! Good to do as part of a routine as well.

You will need:

Orb/Object you can hold in your hands

Shrine/Designated area for orb (bowl, pedestal, stand, bag)

Offering (candle, incense, food, etc)

Prep:

This is going to be a mainly meditation-based ritual so make sure you have a non-distracting area to do this. For a more ceremonial feel, wear white loose-fitting clothing. for the MOST ceremonial feel, wear a head covering.

Ritual:

Light your candles and incense if that is your offering. Set out any food or objects for offering in front of you. Sit or stand in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and take deep breaths, keeping your body loose but not limp.

Once you feel you have found a steady breathing rhythm, take your orb and fold your hands around it, close to your chest and pray.

[FOR LIGHT BLESSING

Light of Blessing, holy relic that imprisons and purifies ancient evil, may you shine upon me so I may be cleansed.

Take your orb and rub it in circles around your chest, imagining the negative energy being released from your body and absorbed into the orb. Feel free to cry, sing, stomp, jump, etc, whatever your body does to release energy.

Once you are ready, hold the orb in both of your hands. Take a deep breath and SLOWLY pull your hands away from your chest, still holding the orb. Imagine the negative energy being pulled away from your body. When your arms are fully outstretched, open your hands and offer the orb to its designated spot.

End the ritual by saying 'May you grant the strength I seek'.

LEAVE the orb until the next day/night change, so if you do this in the morning, wait for the sun to go down, if you do this at night, wait for the sun to come up, or however long you feel it takes for the orb to purify your energy. After that, you are now free to meditate with the orb, carrying it around, etc etc, but don't forget to repeat the process when it starts to feel heavy or your energy is wack.]

[FOR SPIRIT ORB

Goddess Hylia, I bring these offerings so you may grant me the courage to face the adversities ahead.

Meditate with the orb, tell her of the challenge you are going to face and what your best case scenario would be. Courage comes in many forms, it may be the courage to stand up for yourself, the courage to fail and learn, or the courage to walk away.

Once you are ready, open your palms to cradle the orb. Take a deep breath and slowly raise it up as high as you are comfortable holding. Imagine Her light pouring into the orb.

Once you are ready, slowly lower your hands back down, placing the orb against your chest.

End the ritual by saying 'May you smile upon me in my time of need'

You are now free to take this orb with you, meditate etc. Dispose of your offerings properly (burning,burying, eating, garbage can, etc)]

[FOR STAMINA VESSEL/HEART CONTAINER

Goddess Hylia, please bless me with the vitality to endure so that I may continue my quest for peace and balance.

Take your orb and rub it in between your hands, meditating on drawing in energy to you. If it helps, imagine hearts being added to your health meter and more rings added to your stamina wheel. Rub the orb as fast or as slow as you feel necessary.

Once you are ready/hands are tired, hold the orb still against your chest. Take a few deep breaths.

End the ritual by saying 'I shall go forth and bring peace to the land'.

You are now free to take this orb with you, leave it on an altar, etc. ]

Feel free to make any additions or changes to personalize the ritual, I would love to hear about anyone's experiences or results!

[knightofhylia]

Video Games and Magic

Last year I had the privilege of taking a class on Intentional Video games from one of my favourite witches, Kieu of TheHalfAssWitchLLC. They are currently changing from offering classes and spiritual services to helping other spiritualists expand their businesses. I highly recommend grabbing any of their class replays if you can!

Since there is no replay of the Intentional Video Game class (and I've had a few people ask) I am sharing my notes and expanding on some of the points with personal experiences. I am damn near convinced Hylia REALLY wanted me to take this class so in, In Her Honour, let's get started.

Obviously, Kieu said all this stuff first and better, so make sure to follow them and give them your support!

As above, so below. As plugged in, so unplugged. Games of any type all have their own universes. This is true from the simplest Ping Pong to Elder Scrolls. No matter the type of game, it can be used in magic! After all, what are our computers but glass and crystals?

When you start a game, you are the one controlling what happens in the universe based on your progression. In a way, you become the Universe's God. Games like Sims(a lot is Sims examples) and Minecraft REALLY put the power in your hand and I highly recommend them for magic work. So what can you do magically with your game? There are two types of magic you can do. Active and Passive.

Active magic is doing things, such as:

Protection: Add sigils to games you can mod for walls and armor, Use colour magick for an added boost, build up defenses on your army/fort,

Banishment: Deleting files associated with other people, making a sim or representation of someone you want out of your life and moving them far away(or removing the ladder in the pool :)), or with shooting games use your intention so that each kill you make is getting that person/feeling out of your life. Kieu suggests zombies are good for getting rid of old energy/retrogrades, and war games against n@zi's are good for racial work. Fighting games like Tekken and Smash Bros are also good for all-around GTFO spells.

Manifestation: creating your dream self, working towards same goals IRL as in game (such as earning money, making friends, being successful), past life work through Period Themed games, visiting temples in games, using colour magick (dressing character or house decor), using symbols from game in real life as a devotional/motivator

Example: Kieu had a perfect example of this. They always wanted to open a restaurant so they had their Simself open a restaurant. Well, turns out, Sim Kieu got too overworked and became miserable, so probably not the best idea irl!

I really like their idea of making a Sim self. It seems silly, but they talked about how it helps with see themselves from another perspective, explore their emotions and relationships, and helps with self care!

For me, I like to Magically Intend games where I'm earning money/gems (like bejeweled. omg. i love bejeweled.) to help bring more opportunities for me.

Direct Connection: going to a specific location for a sign, looking at Scores for special numbers, or just straight up making an avatar for your deity or spirit for interaction!

Passive magic is letting things happen such as:

Divination: waiting for messages to come to you during your games

Connection: Great way to explore yourself! Games are the perfect way to explore gender/sexuality, etc. Connect with your inner child over games you played as a kid!

Tips!

Light a candle while playing your game. It will help with an energy boost for the spirit as well as visual communication.

Give offerings! This can be a candle, incense, food, water, or a quick meditation beforehand.

Ask for help with specific tasks! Kieu recommends that deities associated with Mercury ( or any technology and communication) work well!

Put sigils on your tech! Make a sigil so that every time you play the game you are connecting with your spirit/ancestor/deity. Charge your phone AND your protection sigils!

Don't forget your animals! Make familiars for yourself in games, or game versions of your familiars!

So what does this look like IRL? Does anything happen outside of the game?

Kieu had an interesting story about this. They created an alien sim named Bibi for fun. Over the next few weeks, they kept seeing the name Bibi everywhere (someone sent them a picture of a Santa Statue that had the name Bibi on the list). It might seem small, but it is a pretty uncommon name. Did a spirit name Bibi take notice? Did they manifest Bibi? Who knows!

Personally, as a follower of Hylia (and the Greater Nintendo Family) it is easy for me to just hop on to a Zelda game to interact with them. One time, when my husband was playing BOTW, I got a whim to tell him to leave an apple at the Temple of Time at Hylia's statue. SURE ENOUGH. HE DROPS THE APPLE. AND A SQUIRREL FLINGS ITSELF AT OUR WINDOW. I think she liked it! I also make Sims for almost all of the spirits I work with. It helps me conceptualize them, bond, and it's fun! Feeling disconnected with your guide? Drop them into your Sims house!

I know this was kind of an infodump, so if you have any questions, feel free to message! I would love to hear how y'all use magic in your games!

[knightofhylia]

Hello there, how do you get into the trance state? As I want to go into a trance to connect with spirit.

Also, how is your relationship with Hylia like to you?

Hello! I learned everything about how to do trances from Doors to Past Lives & Future Lives: Practical Applications of Self-Hypnosis by Joe H. Slate. I read this book once and was able to put myself and multiple others under trances. I'll cut to the chase and share the method I started out with which is a very typical hypnosis procedure of moving your eyes and counting backwards called EM/RC (Eye Movement/Reverse Counting). It is also very similar to the sleepover game Doors to the Mind.

I used this method when I was trying to get my most in-depth results but I don't find it necessary for every trance. The above book is specifically about doing a trance where you go to a corridor and each door is a past life, but I think that's a little much for connecting with spirits. It's a good method for practicing letting your mind wander. The feeling you are looking for is similar to daydreaming. Any time you've spaced out is technically a hypnosis/trance! If you are having trouble I suggest trying out some guided trances/meditations on youtube to practice going under. I'm also not going to legally suggest using the aid of alcohol or drugs like marijuana, but I use them in moderation and it helps. just be conscious enough that you can still focus on the spirit and don't just fall asleep or get sick.

My method nowadays is pretty typical of most meditations. I lay down or sit usually with my head tilted back or forward, listen to music and focus on my intention (usually I want to talk to xyz). Highly suggest Weightless by Marconi Union, Inside the Deku Tree, or Awen by Mind Orchestra ). I recommend making a 'safe place', basically where you want to meet these spirits. Most of the time people choose forests or the book talks about oceans, any sort of calming scenery. It's best to keep an open mind because most times you aren't going to see what you expect! Many spirits will talk in the forms of animals, other people, fire, water, or have no form at all. When I first started I was doing hour long meditations talking to spirits and now my visits are about 20-35 minutes long now. It's better to do many short trances than long ones.

I like to think my relationship with Hylia started when I was a kid, but I didn't OFFICIALLY meet her/commit spiritually to her until March of this year (2022). I have always felt a very intense spiritual connection to the Zelda series and it was a big part of my childhood. I had a lot of dreams about being in the world, specifically, I had a very jarring dream as a kid of the Shadow Link encounter in Ocarina of Time. Later in my 20s I had another dream about Twilight Princess Kakariko Village that I wrote a poem about it for class. Even as a kid I believed that the songs had power and would sing the Song of Healing and Song of Time in spells (I've been doing magic since I was in middle school). I did a trance to ask my main spirit guide to help me figure out what the connection between me and the Zelda series was. My guide then took me to a giant golden owl and when I asked her who she was she said 'Hylia' so suffice to say I was shocked!! She looked like this (except she did NOT have a purple triangle on her forehead)

She sounded like Fi from Skyward Sword, Like there was three people speaking at once and once of them was a robot. She grabbed my shoulders with her claws and we flew into a TV screen to Hyrule Field from Ocarina. The entire time I was absolutely TRANSFIXED by her piercing glowing eyes. She said that she was very close to my main spirit guide and I just haven't really questioned it since.

I treat her as I do any of the other deities I work with and she fits in well with the spirits in my house. A lot of my wedding ceremony was also based on Zelda stuff (the Couples mask, my ring is the Zora Sapphire) I have an altar for her, I also have a master sword tattoo that I see as our 'bond'. To me, she is a light spirit. The closest I can think of in similarity is Apollo (light, music, prophecy are all things associated with both).I charge her tarot deck with sunlight and feel her presence most when outside in nature. She uses bird imagery a lot in her signs. She also doesn't mind using technology to communicate and loves music. She seems to be a bringer of hope and creativity! She talks to me most when I'm trying to fall asleep and likes jokes. I have not yet FULLY sworn myself to her but she has told me the means by which to do so, which I will be sharing once I am ready!

Okay, I know that was a lot, let me know if you have any questions or want any clarifications! I am more than happy to share my practices and methods!

Thank you for the ask!