Just in time for Samhain (Vetrnaetr)!

This challenge is meant for you to develop your bond with a chosen deity, or deities. Indeed, you can use it to honor as many deities as you want. You could choose a single deity to devote this challenge to, or you can switch it up as you go and devote certain days to certain deities! Since this challenge’s goal is to improve one’s connection to a deity/deities, it won’t require of you to do any active magical work or elborate ritual. These are all simple actions that can fit into your schedule easily. Enjoy!

Máni, God of the Moon, protector of vulnerable children and guide of the night. He is so warm and caring, always willing to lend an ear to my troubles. He may seem far away, but I know He sees me wherever I am. He shows me that the night will not remain dark forever, that every new moon grows to it’s height, in it’s own time. I, too, shall grow to my fullest, in my own time.

Sometimes your gods know exactly what you need even if you don’t want it.

𝘐 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘢, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘥𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘴, 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘡𝘦𝘶𝘴. 𝘈𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘢, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘰𝘧 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯; 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴. 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦, 𝘖 𝘨𝘰𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥. 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦, 𝘨𝘰𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦.

I gave Athena an incense offering to start of going back to school, her presence is always so strong and so inspiring. I appreciate it so much in my life, she really does help push me forward towards my goals.

Go apple picking. I've been obsessed with Apples lately.

Thrift some cute and cosy sweaters. Those cute 'grandpa sweaters' you know? :)

Make a Pumpkin or Apple pie. Yummy.

Have a hot chocolate date with friends. S'mors seem fun too, but I've never tried them!

Watch scary movies. I kinda hate scary movies ngl, haha.

Carve cute pumpkins. Don't hurt yourself tho.

Buy an Autumn scented candle. I love the Yankee ones

Change Phone/IPad theme. It's so much work but ill be worth it.

Get dark red nails. Autumn classic, am I right?

Go for a walk at night. spookyyy...

Jump in a pile of leaves. Unless you live in a rainy area like me, lol.

Eat Pumpkin soup. My fav for cold weather.

Bake cinnamon rolls from scratch. Tried and failed, will try again tho!

Visit a farmers market. You can take some cute pics there too!

Host a family game night. Unless your family sucks. You can also do this with friends <3

Learn how to knit/crochet. I crochet my dog a sweater, and she hates it :(

Buy some new books. I just bought 'The Secret History'!

Make your room cosy. Fairy lights, blankets, candles...

Buy some cute loungewear. Any brand recommendations??

Visit a corn maze. Try not to get lost.

Make an autumn playlist. Feel free to share the link in the comments! <3

Harry Potter marathon. Another classic.

Buy a new and warm hat. I want a fluffy one.

Change social media layout. I just changed my Twitter! Should I update Tumblr too?

Read and annotate a book. Or more than one depending on how cool you are, lol.

Visit a pumpkin patch. aaaanother classic haha.

Lots of cosy coffee dates. I've never had a pumpkin spice latte.

Visit the countryside. I'm revisiting Norways soon (Oslo and the countryside), and I'm so excited!!

Please feel free to add more suggestions in the comments! <3

Overly Sarcastic Production's Apollo, the god of prophecy.

This is a simple journaling challenge/exercise that I’ve put together that helps to explore and connect with chosen deity. The rules are simple: Choose a deity to work with, then for the next 28 days, complete one prompt per day. It’s that simple!

1. List all the various names of your deity, in your language and in the original language.

2. Write an epithet for your deity and write why you think it is befitting of them.

3. What is your favorite myth involving your chosen deity? Are there any retellings or interpretations that you prefer to the original?

4. Show off your favorite picture, drawing or moodboard that represents perfectly how you view your deity.

5. List any keywords and symbols that are associated with your deity. How do you feel about these words and symbols?

6. Build an altar, no matter how big or small, to your deity. If you are unable to do this, write or draw what you would have on that altar in your journal.

7. Make a list of Hymns or prayers, traditional or original, that you prefer.

8. In any form you choose, list any messages that you have received from them.

9. What are your deity’s correspondences? 

10. What was considered sacred to your deity?

11. What are the worship days/holidays/popular celebrations associated with your deity?

12. Make a list of offering ideas

13. Write a playlist dedicated to your deity.

14. What locations or places are sacred to your deity?

15. Make a list of quotes that you associate with your deity.

16. What signs do you associate with them? How do you know when they communicate with you?

17. What are some activities, charities or other causes that you can do in their name to honor them?

18. Make a list of drinks and foods that your deity likes. Write down your favorite “modern” recipes.

19. Using the Five Senses, how would you describe your deity?

20. Write a ritual dedicated to them. This can be ceremonial or a routine.

21. What are some of the lessons that you are taught by the stories told about your deity?

22. Are there any media representations of your deity? What is your favorite?

23. What are some popular “modern” ways to honor your deity?

24. Write about their realm of influence. What all does your deity rule over?

25. What are some modern issues that would concern your deity?

26. Are there any other deities that your deity is often associated/confused with?

27. Who are the relatives of your deity? What is there most significant relationships?