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Blessed is Loki, father of outcasts

Blessed is Loki, the caring god who is home to those who don’t fit the norms of society

Loki, you are therefor those of us without homes, those of us who have been outcast for being queer, those of us who have known nothing but hate and discrimination.

Loki, may you continue to gather those of us that need you. May you continue to help us find who we are and not be afraid to speak out against the evil and unfairness in the world

Blessed be, followers and children of Loki

(x x x / x x x / x x x)

Oh, how I sing of Kypris! She born of the sea foam She who wields a spear Patroness of Kypros Of fertility, of sex Of war, of state Of sailing, of sea Of metallurgy, of wealth Protectress, guardian of Kypros How I praise you, well-crowned goddess And hope you may receive my prayer

"Loki sits and tells legends to the Asgardian children on a long winter evening."

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Fun fact: Bonding with your Deities or spirit companions doesn't have to be elaborate, nor does it have to be expensive or difficult to access.

Here are some ways to bond with your Gods that I, personally, find very nice!

» ․ 💌 !! ˎˊ˗ Write them a letter

Now, 'letter' has a very loose definition here. This can be a literal letter on paper, something digital, a little note, writing in the dirt or any form of writing/printing on something.

Once you're done, do whatever you want with it! Burn it to send it to your God, keep it to give it to Them, place it on Their altar, put it somewhere safe, do whatever makes you feel best.

» ․ 🎵 !! ˎˊ˗ Play Them music

It doesn't have to be a devotional playlist and it doesn't have to be songs that remind you of Them. Just put on your liked songs or your favorite playlist and do something relaxing.

Tell Them about your day, draw with Them, sing along to the music, have a cup of tea, literally anything with the music playing in the background. Ask Them what They think about the music. Tell Them what you think about the music. Just anything.

» ․ 🌲 !! ˎˊ˗ Go outside

Take a walk in the park or sit by an open window and let the air run through your face. "Go for a walk outdoors. Reconnect with the feeling of the wind blowing through your hair. Listen to the birds that live in a tree in your yard. Watch the sunset. Take time to smell the flowers that bloom in the park during the summer." [- 'The modern guide to witchcraft' by Skye Alexander]

» ․ 🕯️ !! ˎˊ˗ Light a candle

Light a candle on your altar (or just any candle, for that matter) as a devotional act, or just for whatever you would like. Make sure you stay safe around fire, though, and keep an eye on that flame.

After lighting your candle, you can let it continue burning (while keeping an eye on it), you can make an offering or a prayer, you can talk to Them, you can just rest in Their presence, you can do anything you want really.

» ․ 🥰 !! ˎˊ˗ Make an emoji sequence for Them

Now, by 'emoji sequence', I do mean probably exactly what you're thinking. A collection of emojis that remind you of your Deity or spirit. Now, I'm not using the term 'emoji spell' because it isn't necessarily a spell (though categorically it can fall under 'spells' depending on how you intend to use it.)

Here's some examples! ~🎵🌻☀️🌻🎵~ Lord Apollon ~ ~🔵⚔️🦉⚔️🔵~ Lady Athena ~ ~💍👪👑👪💍~ Queen Hera ~ ~☁️⚡👑⚡☁️~ King Zeus ~

It can help you better connect with your Deity or spirit, and, honestly, it can be a great way to really understand just what you associate with your Deity or spirit.

» ․ 👗 !! ˎˊ˗ Wear clothes with things related to Them

Whether it's yellow for Apollon, owls for Athena or a dress for Aphrodite, wearing something that is or represents something you associate with Them can help you feel closer to Them.

It's basically the same concept as a prayer bead or devotional jewelry, but it's literally your clothes.

» ․ 📖 !! ˎˊ˗ Research

Research your Deity, things related to your Deity, things that remind you of your Deity or pretty much anything. Ways to worship, spells, how to offer.

This has helped me feel closer to my Goddess many times (which makes sense, considering She's literally the Goddess of wisdom, but it works even if They aren't an intelligence-related Deity).

It is okay for those who worship or work with Greek deities to want to do it in some reasonable different ways that reflect our modern understandings of things like respect, consent, permission, our understanding of the deities themselves, the sciences, energy, etc., and to acknowledge that even in their own time the deities changed and shifted in their domains with the times and the locations and cultures of their worshippers, so it's reasonable to say that some things could be done differently now, and to view that as respectful.

It is not okay for either side to insist that their way is the only way it should be done, or that the other side is inherently disrespectful for doing things differently.

Dionysus Eriounios

Worshiping Ares is realizing it’s ok to really really really hate a lot of people

The worship of Ares understands that violence is a very important tool that we will always be able to have against those who hurt and rule us. Thank Lord Ares your oppressors and enemies will always be of tearable flesh and breakable bones.

It's not easy being working class, especially right now, but idk