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aodhan-art · 6 months

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A commission of Brigid for @bloodtreachery (awww, it was SUCH a pleasure to do it!). I put an emphasis on her aspect as a poet, hence the fire of poetry ablaze! The poem in the flames is a liberal translation of these lines from The Hosting of the Sidhe into Old Irish (courtesy of my wonderful husband):

...if any gaze on our rushing band, We come between him and the deed of his hand, We come between him and the hope of his heart.

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the-purvashadha · 1 year

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Your deities want you to love and value your self

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blackcrowing · 7 months

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So as far as I'm aware in the Celtic umbrella of deities we don't have any deities SPECIFICALLY related to weaving/textiles or pottery. Which in the grand pattern of Indo-European branches (or even humanity as a whole) seems.... very odd...

What are the community's thoughts on these acts falling under the purview of Brigit or her other language counter parts? Are there other deities that would make more sense for these activities? What are our thoughts?

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alyssa-the-witch · 5 hours

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Offerings and their Removal

Disclosure, this may not apply to everyone! Cherry pick it if that works for you, or take none at all. Just no hate or arguments in the comments!

Definition- Offering - Something given to an entity or deity to show appreciation. This can also be something done or said to show appreciation.

~~~~~Types of Offerings~~~~~~

Food- In ancient tradition, the first bites of food were thrown into the fire to be sent through the gods by smoke. However This isn't an option for many people these days. Alternative methods are favored.

Fire - The old methods one still applicable if available. If one has a bon fire or fire-place/heath, the first bite of food can still be "smoked" , per-say.

Prayer - A small prayer can be said over food before the first bite is taken. Just a simple "Entity/spirit, please accept this offering, Blessed Be" or something similar can suffice. This, for some deities like Hestia can be done at the end too. This is more convenient for a hidden practice and for those who can't afford to waste food.

Altar- If you have an altar, or ever a small bowl, they can place the first bite of food there for the deity entity too.

Objects and Trinkets- Just like us, deities/entities love little trinkets. Whether it be a few coins you find nice to a statue or an engraved candle. Whatever it my be, it can be given to an entity with a prayer and/or on an altar in their honor.

Removables - There are some things that can be placed on altar and taken off. I like to call them removables. When placed on an altar, one could say "Entity/Deity, bless this object, with your energy and blessings." let it sit for a moment or cleanse with incense. If a clothing item, accessory, or perfume, you can take it off and use/wear it. Just remember to put it back to refresh the energy and discuss before taking it off for the first time.

Actions - There are also things that one can do in offer of a deity or entity. They can be small things, like prayers, to full-on rituals.

Prayer- This is probably the easiest in my opinion. It can be a small "Hey entity/deity, I appreciate you." on the go, or reciting a hymn or a prayer by the altar. It's incredibly diverse and can meld to any practice.

Chores - This can apply more to some deities than others, but just Keeping your room and house tidy can be done in honor of a deity. Altars specifically can be cleaned or re-arranged as an offering

Art-In ancient times, arts of every kind were offered to deities ant spirits. And it can fit most anyone's style.

Music- written specifically or just a song you think reminds you of them. Drawings/Paintings- try thing that reminds you of the deity or how you see them can be drawn or painted. Others- Pottery, Dance, Crocheting or handy crafts, or even more. All can be done in offering to a deity. Specifics - If you have done research into who you're offering to, you can offer specific things. Sleep for Hypnos, Baking bread for Hestia, Rehearsing if in the arts for Dionysus, etc. Self Care- This not a lot of people think applies, however the gas most want you to be kind to your self. whether it be a bath with oils, flower petals, and all the works to just brushing your teeth at night. All would make the gods/entities very proud of you!!

~~~~~~~Disposal~~~~~~~

This is something a bit more difficult; You did the thing, you think it's time, now what do you do? A decent chunk of this section was taken from @khaire-traveler. Obviously, actions cannot be "removed" Once the action is complete, the offering is sent.

Food- khaire narrowed it into 4 options that I really like. Just remember, when on an alter, don't let it sit too long for health concerns (rotting, bugs, etc.)

Consume - After praying aver the food like I had mentioned before.

Bum - Also mentioned before, but can be done after sitting at an altar for awhile.

Bury- Food offerings. if safe for local wildlife, can be buried. "My logic in burying them (only if environmentally safe) is returning the offering to the earth in a sense." (khair-3) (Yes its MLA cited, AP capstone has rotted my brain) If that fits Your practice, it is a good option.

Dispose, - This, like everything else here, must be done with respect. Clarify with the entity/deity that you aren't doing so out of disrespect, rather because this is your preferred disposal style or your only option

Objects/Art Pieces- If you have this ability, talk to your entity/deity about it, clarify there is no disrespect in the removal, and give the deity some time to de-attach to it. Slowly, the energy will fade from the object when kept away from the altar. This doesn't need to a ritual, but can be if that's what you prefer

Thank you for reading! This is my first fore into the pagan-sphere, so if this is something a lot of people like, I'll continue! Blessed Be, Alyssa the Witch!

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pagan-rapscallion · 1 year

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Hey y’all

I’ve been trying to do divination to see if any deities want to work with me. The signs I’ve been getting have been more associated with ares. Any advice? I’m lost. I thought that celtic paganism was for me, but since I’ve been seeing these signs, I’ve been seeing things about myself that would honestly be more fitter for ares. Maybe I’m interpreting them wrong?

#baby pagan #baby witch #celtic deities #celtic paganism #witchcraft #celtic pantheon #the morrigan #paganism #pagan #witch #greek gods #greek pantheon #greek paganism

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rosequartzandrosaries · 2 days

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I’m still very much a “beginner” pagan, in the sense that I don’t incorporate it into my daily life very much yet, I’m still researching and slowly growing more and more comfortable with doing different things (not so much fear-wise, more doubting the credibility of different little practices)

Anyway, this means that, while I do have a candle for Lugh, I don’t light it very often. Yesterday was the first time I lit his candle in a while.

And then this morning, I was stressing about financial troubles, and I opened my banking app to find that my state tax refund had deposited!! I was expecting a paper check, so this was completely unexpected!!

Anyway, I’m pretty sure it’s Lugh letting me know he’s watching out for me, so I’m definitely going to do something for him today.

#paganism #deity worship #Lugh #Lugh Lámfada #celtic deities #celtic paganism #witchcraft #deity work

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that-cunning-witch · 1 year

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Know any good sources on Celtic (specifically Gaulish practices)? I know it’s not your area, but you seem like someone who might know some people who dabble in that sort of stuff. The area I live in has some celtic archeological sites, but sadly not much is known about the local religion or culture. I am trying to put together a Romano-Celtic hearth cult, but it’s difficult finding practices and deities that feel right.

Gaul is a larger Celtic area of Western Europe (modern-day France and parts of modern-day Belgium, Germany, and Northern Italy). I say this because the Celts, when invaded by Rome, took in a lot of Roman religion including Hellenic and (rarely) Kemetic beliefs as well. When the Celts did this, so did the Gauls.

If it helps at all, the specifics you're looking into is called Gallo-Roman, which is part of the larger Romano-Celtic area.

This selective acculturation manifested in several ways. One of the main ways we see this is with the melding of Greco-Roman deities with Gaulish (Celtic) deities. Gaulish epithets for Roman gods (Jupiter Poeninus) and Roman epithets for Gaulish gods (Lenus Mars). Roman gods were given Gaulish god partners (Mercury and Rosmerta & Apollo and Sirona). Towards the east of the Gauls, many mysteries were formed, including one for the Greek hero Orpheus, the Iranian (or Persian) god Mithras, and the Egyptian goddess Isis. In other words, a whole lot of syncretism.

When it came to the Gauls (and the Celts overall) a main part of their belief system was the heavy use of animal imagery. More specifically, zoomorphic deities. However, we see a lot more human-looking representations of the gods because the Romans (and Greeks) weren't too keen on the idea (see Greco-Egyptian).

As for specifically Gallo-Roman hearth religious beliefs, the Lares (Lar singular) is a good place to start. They're the equivalent of Agathos Daimon in Greek religion (Hellenism). Essentially, they're personal household deities that are connected to the hearth.

A majority of the information we have about the Gaelic culture and the eventual melding of the Gallo-Roman culture stems from two sources: artifacts and Julius Ceasar, who wrote all about in what we now call the "Commentarii de Bello Gallico". The gods that he mentions the Gauls worship (like Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, and Minerva) aren't really the Roman gods that the Gauls are worshipping at that time but rather the closest thing Ceasar can connect. For example, Caesar may say that the Gauls worshipped Mars, when in reality they were worshipping Lenus, a healing god that quickly became associated with Mars because of Caesar and the Roman Empire. However, not all of them were caught. Gobannus is the most well-known example we have, with him being the equivalent to the Roman god Vulcan or the Greek god Hephaestus and yet Caesar makes no comment on the Gaulish god.

One other thing, the specific time we are taking a look at was prior to the overtaking by the Anglos, Saxons, and Jutes (aka pre-Anglo-Saxon times). Because of this, Germanic (Norse) gods weren't known to these people yet. Odin, Thor, and Freyja were unknown to them at this point in time.

Other than that, the last thing I can give to you are articles and books that I stumbled upon that may pique your interest. I do recommend a couple of Wikipedia links, but just know that I recommend using Wikipedia as a jumping-off point. Hope this helps! :^)

Becoming Roman: the origins of provincial civilization in Gaul -- Greg Woolf https://archive.org/details/becomingromanori0000wool

The gods of the Celts -- Miranda Green https://archive.org/details/godsofceltsar00mira

Gallo-Roman Religious Sculptures -- A.N. Newell https://www.jstor.org/stable/640758

Fifth-Century Gaul: A Crisis of Identity? -- John Drinkwater & Elton Hugh https://www.loc.gov/catdir/samples/cam031/91018375.pdf

Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War: literally translated -- Frederick Holland Dewey, A.B. https://archive.org/details/caesarscommentar07caes

Category:Gaulish gods -- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Gaulish_gods

Category:Gaulish goddesses -- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Gaulish_goddesses

sources: https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/1999/1999.10.34/ http://www.deomercurio.be/en/dii.html https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-religion/The-Celtic-gods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lares https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lar-Roman-deities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallo-Roman_culture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallo-Roman_religion

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maceofpentacles · 1 year

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i’m bored sooooooo drop an emoji in the comments or in my ask box for a celtic deity ((heroes and heroines included)) from my big book of celtic mythology and magic!!

this will be based purely on vibes alone so if you don’t find whichever deity i give you interesting, idk i’m sorry i guess

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ephemeral-cryptid · 1 year

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I’ve been looking into Norse and Celtic mythology recently because I found out I’m Celtic (which I already knew) and Scandinavian (which I did not know). I know your DNA isn’t super important when it comes to the deities you work with or the practices you practice (as long as the deities/practices aren’t closed), and it all depends on your own personal beliefs and path, but I do think it’s fascinating to find out more about the culture of your ancestors.

It’s so difficult to get into new mythologies and cultures, though, when you’ve devoted all your time to one (for me Hellenic mythology and culture). There’s not really a point to this post, sort of just sharing my thoughts. Feel free to comment or reblog about your experiences with genetics in relation to your worship, I’m super interested to hear about it! :)

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mydarlingsunshine · 2 years

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In praise of Sulis

(Adapted from Orphic Hymn #8 to Helios)

Hear, golden Goddess, whose eternal eye

with broad survey illumines all the sky,

self-born, unweary'd in diffusing light,

and to all eyes the mirror of delight.

Maiden of the seasons, holy star,

from darkness hope comes beaming from afar,

with thy right hand the source of morning light,

and with thy left unconquered queen of night.

Your march agile and vigorous, radiant sun,

round heaven's course with haste and might you run.

Foe to the wicked, but the good soul's guide,

o'er all steps to the good you do preside.

With precious waters, Shining Queen, tis thine,

to gift unto the world healing divine.

Mother of ages, guide of prosperous deeds,

holy seer, from whom clear sight proceeds,

Sulis Invicta, all-seeing, bearing light,

source of existence, pure and fiery bright,

friend of crops, immortal queen of years,

strong and warm, whom ev'ry power reveres.

Great eye of heaven and the starry skies,

fated with eternal flame to set and rise,

dispensing justice, truth from you dost stream,

the world's great star, and o'er all supreme.

Faithful defender, and the eye of right,

of days the ruler, and of life the light.

From sacred springs pour blessings great and pure,

to each soul peace, and for each ill a cure.

Propitious on these humble labours shine,

and bless thy suppliants with life divine.

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aodhan-art · 4 months

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pov: Lugh Samildánach offers you a game of fidchell. your bet?

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the-purvashadha · 2 years

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You honor the gods by simply breathing

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ouachitafolkwitch · 1 year

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Currently Researching Cernunnos

Hello fellow practitioners! I had been feeling that I should study Cernunnos because I am fond of some of his likes and associations.

I'm currently creating a page on Notion with all the information I learn and take note of, so it can be edited anytime. I plan to share it here each time I add something new after each edit.

If anyone with some Cernunnos knowledge would like to share it here, please comment and interact with this post!

#celticpagan #celtic witch #celtic paganism #cernunnos #herne #gundestrup #the horned one #celts #deity #polytheism #deities #celtic deities

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starlit-mermaid · 1 year

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since I was a young girl, i have always felt the morrigan calling to me, and i've always ignored it out of idk not really wanting to get involved in such an intense goddess but i'm almost 30 and lately i feel she has been calling me more strongly than ever.

anyone have any advice? suggestions? what could she want?

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pagan-rapscallion · 1 year

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Does anyone know what to do with the offerings that you make once it’s over? Like do you bury it? I’ve already asked some friends for advice but I want some more opinions lol

#witchcraft #pagan #celtic paganism #baby pagan #baby witch #paganblr #paganism #celtic deities

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sunflowerwitchjourney · 2 years

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What Pantheons or groups Have I Worked with or Currently Researching

Thought this would be fun to show and something I could edit as I continue my path ~ Sunflower 🌻 ❤

Working with

Hellenic Pantheon

Egyptian Pantheon

Ancestors

Angels

Norse Pantheon

Demons/Daimons

Researching

All of the above plus...

Roman Pantheon

Celtic Pantheon

Pop Culture

Fae

Dragons

Mythical Beings as Spirits

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