Path Of The Traveler

Creating my own path. Talking about some of my thoughts in the process. Agender. Antifascist. Eclectic Polytheist following Odin.

[yet-another-occultist]

Been going stolrong for about a month on the Heathen Golden Dawn rituals I've been doing, i should be doing this journaling more tbh but oh well. still figuring it out. things i've noticed:

1. my days start better, this may be placebo but idk and kinda dont care. the morning habit is great and gets me up and ready for work

2. I def feel more connected. I think many other rituals could achieve this, and i dont think this is unique to the Heathen Golden Dawn at all but the fact that its working is nice, this is one of my goals with it.

3. Everything feels more intentional. Its easier for me to "see" when a spirit or entity is around, or influencing things. This is both good and bad. the main and biggest problem i have with this is working in a warehouse, i see a lot of wandering spirits. but theyre not bothering me so whatever

4. finally the biggest thing: there is DEFINITELY SOMETHING here but i dont know if this is the best way to bring Ceremonial Magick to Norse Paganism. it may just be a personal taste thing but i have made a few tweaks and changes to fit my practice and even with that i almost feel like theres better ways to go about this. I feel no regret trying this at all tho.

All in all so far it's fine. I'm going to be continuing and adding in some of the largsr stuff now that i have the groundwork daily things memorized and part of my schedule.

[yet-another-occultist]

been doing the Heathen Golden Dawn beginner things now for about 2 weeks, i definitely feel a difference and feel as though there is something here. made a few small changes for it to fit me more personally tho.

[chthonic-eclectic-riorson]

Reasons why you should be using invasive plants in your spell-work

Helps improve the overall health of your local ecosystems and native wildlife.

Allows you to build a better relationship with the spirits of your area.

There is no such thing as overharvesting, so if you worry you’re the type when foraging for ingredients to go heavy handed; go to your invasives.

Inherently these plants when used in spell work will be fast-working, highly adaptive, and dominating.

You likely already have an invasive in your area that has the intentions you want to use in your next spell.

Allows you to not rely on massive monoculture farms that over-farm and hurt the environment.

Gives you the excuse to go outside and get moving which has been proven to have positive impacts on mental health.

Invasives aren’t hard to find. You can find them at the park, school campuses, any patch of grass along the road, etc.

The baneful possibilities are endless, like you can get so creative.

Depending on what exactly is your invasive and where you’re foraging from it’s free food.

Some Important Reminders

Research what are your natives and your invasives and learn to identify them, especially if they are similar to natives or have dangerous look-a-likes.

Read up on your area’s by-laws to ensure you are foraging invasives in a legal and safe way.

When harvesting invasives harvest carefully and be aware of how this specific invasive spreads, so when harvesting you’re not possibly helping it spread.

Don’t compost invasives.

Some invasives are poisonous or toxic, so research and be careful when handling. Please don’t consume or use in any workings that would require burning them or skin contact.

If looking for edible invasives or invasives you plan on using in salves or bath rituals, don’t harvest from polluted areas and ensure it is not toxic.

[yet-another-occultist]

I got the book The Heathen Golden Dawn yesterday, somewhat sad its so small, but not surprused, been trying some of the dailies out and they feel good, def has something to it, gonna see how far this lasts.

[yet-another-occultist]

So far its alright. Only a few days ik, but one thing has already been bothering me. The writer doesnt really explain why certain names are chosen. Which is probably why the book is so small. Just means more research, and readings. Otherwise i do like how it feels to start the day with some of the daily stuff.

[yet-another-occultist]

I got the book The Heathen Golden Dawn yesterday, somewhat sad its so small, but not surprused, been trying some of the dailies out and they feel good, def has something to it, gonna see how far this lasts.

[sacredlittleember]

land spirits do not have to be dramatic.

sometimes reverence for land starts very simply:

learning the names of local plants. noticing where water gathers. thanking a tree before taking from it. picking up trash. leaving a place better than you found it. sitting quietly long enough to feel the mood of the land.

animism is not always spectacle.

sometimes it is relationship, attention, and care.

[witchesversuspatriarchy]

True. Now I just need the cabin and the tower.

[yet-another-occultist]

I have bought a small group of books that I will be reviewing slowly, not just how they read, but the effectiveness of them. These reviews will be a majority of tbis page I'm sure as many of the books I have obtained are Grimoires, ritual books, and spells that I aim to attempt and gather. This page will certainly not end up with all my thoughts, but I will certainly be giving the important bits. One of the books, that I will be recieving friday is called "The Heathen Golden Dawn" by Isaac Hill. I will not be able to give my fukl thoughts I'm sure, but I will attempt to at least state whether or not I feel the text is useful. This page will be somewhat quiet as I prepare, and I hope to make weekly updates, even minor ones, to keep myself to my practice.

[hillbillybubbeleh]

It's always interesting to me when I see people who claim to be long-time practitioners saying things along the lines of "if you're not posting pictures or proof of your magical workings, you're not doing witchcraft."

Don't buy into that kind of talk. If you're practicing witchcraft and you like to take pictures and post them or document your workings that's fine, but it's also fine if you're a practitioner who prefers not to take pictures, not to post about active workings, not to publicly detail every (or any) bit of witchery and magic you're performing.

And let's not forget that some traditions discourage sharing too much of your work or practice, some traditions are closed and their practitioners might not feel comfortable publicly documenting details of their craft that they may feel need protecting, and some practitioners simply hold personal beliefs and preferences against publicly posting their active workings, workspaces, etc.

One's craft or practice is in no way determined by how much of it they're willing to share with the public. Do you, ignore that kind of noise, and never, I beg, feel as though you're not doing enough in your practice because you're not "posting proof" of that practice. You're no more or less of a witch depending on how many pictures you took or posts you made sharing your witchery with others.

[yet-another-occultist]

Hello! I am yet another occultist. I practice an Eclectic Polytheistic framework where most of my focus (currently) is on the Norse pantheon. I am currently undertaking the task of learning the runes for my magickal and occult practices. This page is going to be an update page, rant page, and general space for me to just kinda dump my occult stuff. I love chatting about my beliefs so feel free to ask me anything if you feel the need.