So I’ve been working with Loki for over a year now and I just got him his own tarot deck a few weeks ago. His candle was going crazy so I knew he wanted to talk to me…. He’s leaving my practice.
Which I guess makes sense because freyja just entered my practice.
Ootd for cleaning house today. I’ve got a friend coming over later to look at possibly doing some alterations of my wedding outfit (wedding is in less than 3 weeks)
i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin -> i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin -> i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin -> i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin -> i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin -> i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin -> i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin i pick at my skin because im sleepy -> i cant sleep because im picking at my skin
There’s something really comforting about veiling. Being able to have that extra layer of separation between myself and the outside world helps me keep my sensory issues at bay. Being able to have everyone see that I’m religious is such a powerful thing. Having a physical reminder of my devotion to my gods provides me with the strength to power through even the hardest days, because I always have them with me.
Whether it’s a simple bandana tied on before I leave the house, a full coverage scarf, or tegidion; I always feel more comforted and confident when i’m covered.
Ahh how things change, and so fast. I’m back to wearing a head scarf daily and dressing more “modestly” (being covered up makes me feel better) and it’s definitely been helping a lot. I was exhausted all the time for a while and after a couple shifts at work where I ended up being completely drained after I decided to start again and I feel much better. I’ve even decided that I’m going to be wearing a head scarf to my wedding in a few weeks.
Taking breaks when it’s needed
So I was veiling and dressing very modestly daily for a while, especially when hestia first entered my life but at the moment I’m not. I still veil when I work with her (daily tarot reading, when I light her candle, during acts of devotion, etc.) but not when I leave my house. Don’t get me wrong I wish I could still do it daily, but it’s just not something I can do rn. I live in Texas it is 100+ degrees every day rn.
I also stopped because I am dealing with hair loss and decided to shave my head (not the only reason but that’s too much to get into) and I don’t feel comfortable wearing a head wrap with no hair showing.
I miss it immensely some days but other days I love showing off my buzz cut.
I still work with hestia obviously just in different ways and that’s ok. I light her candle while I cook or crochet or clean and that makes me feel close to her.
Sometimes our practices change even with the same deities.
honestly being aegosexual and having a sex drive is like. it's the appetite VS hunger thing. I'm always hungry. I look at pictures in books and that food looks so good and I want to eat it. but then I open the cupboard and the same tasty food I'm drooling over is just suddenly disgusting to me and also I'm starving and I don't want to eat any of this