I do what I want

Mental Health Regressor flags for those who regress to cope with or as a result of mental health problems (please reblog if you save)!

While I am very sorry for those who experience this, please refrain from venting in the comments or tags of this post.

To show that we will just stop using the platform, If this goes ahead I personally will be staying OFF Tumblr until they reverse this change.

Heres a link to the change and why its fucked here -> https://www.tumblr.com/you-need-not-apply/811286910269079552?source=share

Use the comments to share your thoughts, use reblogs to share the post: if you comment in the reblogs I CAN NOT SEE IT

The time for this will be next week. One week from today, 24th of MARCH at 9am-9pm Perth australia AWST time or from 9pm to 9am New York EDT time

I will be continuing to be offline afterwards until the changes are removed. I ask you to join me for at least the 12 hours, if not more.

Write a review of the sources you pull from

take a personality quiz with your entities

write down prayers you make to your entities

create your own wheel of the year with anniversaries or sources and birthdays of entities

how do your entities differ from or add to fanon/canon?

explain your beliefs as to how Pop Culture Entities exist. Are they invented or discovered? what are the nuances to either side you decide to take?

Research and write about the (occult) motifs in your sources and what they mean (EX: comparing japanese yokai and pokemon)

Write your headcanons and compare that to your experiences. What did you get right/wrong?

Write about the fandoms of your sources.

write about the signs your entities give you

write about the correspondences of your entities (tarot card, element, associations, songs, herbs, crystals, moon phases, etc.)

How can you use the format of your sources (books, consoles, streaming services) in worship or spells?

Take inspiration from non pop culture rituals and turn them into rituals involving your sources and entities

research the history of your sources (the franchise, the format such as consoles or books, the creators, cultural context, etc.)

write a list of your favorite media sources and how you can make them magical

devote a page or two to members of your spirit team

if you follow a religion, write about how you syncretize it with pop culture paganism and or witchcraft

how did you discover pop culture paganism/witchcraft or your sources?

What is your history with Pop culture paganism/witchcraft?

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so that we may get at least eight full hours of restful sleep, with sweet dreams, and awaken feeling well-rested, comfortable, and nurtured

“Psychotic/Schizophrenic” when you mean: unpredictable, unrestrained, unreal, etc.

“Bipolar” when you mean: polarized, scattered, fickle, unstable, etc.

“Delusional” when you mean: unrealistic, unreasonable, close-minded, stubborn, etc.

“[insert “R” slur in relation to intellectual disabilities]” when you mean: unreasonable, ridiculous, scatterbrained, immature, etc.

“OCD” when you mean: particular, neat, overbearing, etc.

“Narcissistic” when you mean selfish, abusive, manipulative, etc.

ঌ Taking care of your home

ঌ Baking or cooking, even better if it's with your family or partner

ঌ Spending some time in front of your fireplace, if you have one and if you don't you can just light a candle, and relax: reading a book, watching a movie, spending time with your pet, talking with your family...

ঌ Organising a sleepover with your friends

ঌ Eating food that comfort you if you're having a bad time or even just if you need some comfort: something that reminds you of your childhood is always a good idea

ঌ Cooking or baking in order to offer some to your loved ones and surprise them with something they like

ঌ Wearing comfort clothes

ঌ Drink a hot drink such as a hot chocolate, coffee, tea... genuinely just that drink that always bring you some comfort and warmth after a long day

ঌ Reading a book and relaxing a bit, taking some time for yourself

ঌ Donating clothes

ঌ Spending time with your family (doesn't matter if it's blood family or found family)

ঌ Taking a nap during the day if you feel like your body (and/or your mind) needs it

ঌ Cooking yourself your favourite meal after a long day

ঌ Dedicating your first and last bite to her

ঌ Getting out of bed in the morning, taking a shower, brushing your teeth... just taking care of yourself

ঌ Watching shows and movies that you like: your comfort show, a movie you used to watch as a kid and that brings a lot of nostalgia...

ঌ Learning crochet or knitting

ঌ Hugging your stuffed animal (even better if it's one you had since childhood)

ঌ Donating toys to children

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This list will be updated

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The Gods are obviously the more talked about part of polytheist circles, but there are some other things that you can include in your practice. This is by no means a comprehensive list of everything you can do, or even the only definition of these things. Just some ideas for expanding your practice.

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Ancestor Veneration

-Leave offerings for those who came before you! Pay your respects and ask for their wisdom. For my practice, I sometimes make a cup of coffee for my late grandmother! Something simple but meaningful to her.

Hero Worship

-This is more akin to veneration than worship for many people. It's similar to ancestor veneration but for individuals in history and mythology that are considered important to one's religious beliefs. (Kind of a fast and loose definition since there's a lot of variety in this type of worship).

Hospitality

-More up to interpretation, but some pagan religions put emphasis on being hospitable and also involved in your community. For me, this means volunteer work, helping my neighbors, and being welcoming in my home.

Local Flora and Fauna

-Research your home! Learn the animals, the weather, when the flowers bloom. Involve yourself with your natural world. This is especially useful if you want to base your calendar or offerings/Rituals around the seasons and such.

Local Spirits

-Deities get a lot of attention, but don't leave out the spirits of the land and your home. Leave out a bite of your snack or a glass of water. (If leaving stuff outside, make sure it won't hurt any animals that get into it).

neurodivergent worship is beautiful worship!

hi yall, another purely based in UPG, new agey post! historically, deity offerings for the ancient egyptians often took the form of art/sculpture/hymns, incense (like frankincense or myrrh), or offerings of food (especially meat and bread) and drink (wine/ale, mostly). dialogue with the gods was often facilitated through the pharaohs or funerary rites, but your average person had access to daily magic and regular temples as well.

RA

Colors: yellow, orange, red for the sun

Offerings: eye of ra, dates, figs, grapes, apricots, sunflowers, morning glories, chocolate, pastries, orange juice, honey

Crystals: sunstone, yellow/red jasper, citrine, carnelian, honey calcite, angelite, kyanite

Animals: falcon

SHU

Colors: white, blue for the air/sky

Offerings: feathers (especially ostrich), sandalwood, gardenia, anise, paper fans, cornflower

Crystals: white/clear quartz, angelite, selenite, blue calcite, fluorite, blue lace agate

Animals: lion, ostrich