this is a part of a series for my conpan, feel free to follow along as i post!
below has mentions of hunting, and implied animal harm.
the spirits of sporting hounds, which covers retrievers, spaniels, setters, and other breeds -- are the most beginner friendly spirits to work with. they are courageous, daring, kind, and easily worked with. as the title suggests, they are flexible in different environments -- you can work with them in a wide variety of places, give them a wide variety of offerings, and approach them with a variety of different methods. they are assistants and companions to humans; they are usually very helpful, diligent, and kind.
concepts and associations:
retrieving, hunting, swimming, sports, hobbies, outlets, balance of intelligence and instinct, repelling of negativity.
golds, warm browns, and deep reds / maroons
general offering ideas / devotional acts:
expressing passion for what's around you
appreciating and spending time in the outdoors
ethical and legal offerings of bones, furs, and feathers
rocks, leaves, dirt, or flowers.
exploration of unknown areas (be safe)
playing fetch with your dog
constructively keeping yourself busy
remaining loyal to your friends
being patient with people you don't understand yet
be aware they will accept many different things outside of what i have listed, so i encourage you to explore!
goal-setting or goal-persuing magic