⨠beginner polytheist tipsâ¨
I notice a lot of new polytheists and aspiring devotees asking what to do to find their deities/feel closer to them/talk to them/etc, so I thought Iâd share somewhat in detail what has helped for me when I chose to put my faith in them - aside from prayer and divination
đąđ¸make plans/rules for yourself and follow them. habit forming is a stepping stone to worship. for me, if I donât do anything else faith-driven, I at least ring my chime. It doesnât have to be so obvious, try to work it into your normal routine
đąđ¸just about anything can be an offering! buried offerings are my biggest but writing, brushing your teeth, self control, treat yoâ self, baths, your blog, video games with character select any video games, photos, playlists - you name it. if it makes you think of them, it honors them
đąđ¸on the other hand - if you feel they are stubbornly distant, study them more, try new offerings, look elsewhere. do you have pop culture icons that remind you of someone without inherently representing them? has something at the store been catching your eye? dig deep, follow your gut!
đąđ¸if they do at all, they will not likely present predictably. they have shown themselves to me through physical objects, in birds, in the sunlight between the blinds, in baths, the melodies of my heart, and I suspect endless other variations. but never once did i expect it
đąđ¸ rainfall can be an excellent tool for communication. speak/pray to your deity and listen to the shift in the weather for responsive gestures
đąđ¸ new moons are good for being noticed! light candles to illuminate yourself, talk to them full moons are good for noticing them! turn out/dim the lights and let yourself be overwhelmed
đą đ¸canât bury/burn food? donât like throwing away offerings? your deity might prefer that you eat it for them! if you have strange cravings or see something new, indulge! even if you donât like it, you tried it for them and tbh thatâs just as special
đąđ¸if youâre having trouble branching out, ask your current deity what they think of other gods you are interested in. pay attention when you reread their summaries, was there someone who stuck out this time? donât forget, the lore is not a set in stone representation of their behavior/interactions with others but itâs important to still be mindful
đąđ¸ if you are trying to use divination, ask your tools what they think of your deities/reach out to a third party diviner some readings might be more willing (and more helpful!) than others.
đąđ¸ if you canât lucid dream/astral travel (like me) give daydreaming a try! concentrate on what it would look like if you had a meeting spot with your deity. picture what you would wear (if anything), how large or small they are, setting details, lighting, etc. then lose yourself in that world during mediation, chores, walks, right before bed, whenever you can zone out
đąđ¸ if you still canât, fake it til you make it. improvise with nature sounds, sit in the dark (if youâre okay with that), watch optical illusion gifs, anything that can get your mind creating. take notes on your theories and keep track of what youâve tried.
đąđ¸ limited supplies? pick from what youâve got save old jewelry for charms, grab your spare crystals, trinkets youâve held onto for years, and you can use divination - or my personal favorite âjust guessâ what they might like. interacting with their item could help form those bonds
most importantly- keep them in your thoughts! you donât have to do any of these things at all to connect with or find your deity. in fact, I have tried all of these countless times and still not reached some in particular. you might find your own method along the way and thatâs all the more special.
remember that whomever they are, they love you already and they know youâre trying
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