Daily Offerings for the Techno Polytheist:
This is my personal method for quick daily offerings. I know that there are some days where I can’t muster the strength & energy to pull off a full ritual, but I don’t want to lose my personal contact with my practice. I also know that one consistent thing in my life is my phone. So if phones can keep me in contact with people, they can also keep me in contact with my spiritual side.
First download Viridi (Android / Apple) It’s a free app that grows succulents in real time , and you care for them by watering them. It’s really cute, soothing, and low maintenance. There are things you can purchase in game, like extra pots, more plants, etc.
Here’s where the polytheism comes into play:
You can rename the different plants that you put in a pot. You also name the pot, so you can decide what you want your intent to be. I chose “Shining Ones” because I made this pot with deities in mind. I chose names according to each plant I use, whether it’s associations with color, or the specific plant in mind. Like the purple one reminds me of Aengus Og, or the aloe plant being a healing plant, so I named it Airmed, who is associated with healing herbs. Whatever feels right to you.
Rearrange the pot however you like, so if you want some plants closer or further away, it’s up to you. There are new seedlings every week, so you can always plant more.
You spritz each plant with a water bottle every few days, but don’t over water, as it can make the plant unusable. I use this opportunity to give the spritzing water as an offering to that deity. I’m literally tending my garden and taking care of the relationship between me and that deity.
There’s also an option to sing to specific plants. You select one, zoom in real close, and wait. After a few seconds, lines will appear at the bottom of the screen and music notes will appear. As long as you don’t touch the screen, you’re “singing” to your plant. I use this to meditate a little on the deity and my connection to them, or simply to just honor them a little extra with music.
The plants grow with you as you tend to them. There are a ton of different varieties to suit your aesthetic, and it even comes with a little snail friend that you can keep on the rim of your pot and name. My snail is named Garanus Crane, because he is my lil Gatekeeper.
I really recommend this for low spoon days, or even to folks who are just on the move a lot. It’s quick, adorable, and as meaningful as you make it.
