#freyr devotion

This prayer was written by me, and is part of a series of prayers to recite when going through rough times. Everyone is going through the ringer right now, given the state of everything, so hopefully this can help you get through some tough things too. Enjoy!

Hail Freyr, son of Njordr, god of the fertile season,

Divine lover and bringer of wealth gifts,

I ask that you bring me abundance in my time of need.

As a farmer tills the soil and waters their crops,

So too shall my work bear a bountiful harvest,

By your will, O Ruler of Alfheim.

Shine your sunlight upon me and remind me of the gifts of life,

And that even in dark moments, the sun shall always rise again.

May my hard work and courage pay off,

And bring in a fruitful harvest for a bright future;

Grace me with your blessings, O Freyr, my dearest Lord,

And I shall sing your praises until I can sing no more.

Thor

Culture: Norse

God/Goddess of: Thunder, Lightning, Strength, Protection, Fertility, Masculinity, Protector of Humanity

Offerings: Hearty Foods and Stews, A Mjolnir Necklace, Acorns, Oak, Pine, Goat Meat, Rainwater, Rain scented candles, Garlic, Leeks, Onions, Mead and Beer

UPG: Thor is the ultimate hype man, and loves encouraging his followers. He’s also a massive flirt, and is surprisingly ticklish. His presence is strong and warm, and you can feel his love for you in everything you do.

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Zeus

Culture: Greek

God/Goddess of: The Sky, Weather, Law, Order, Kingship, Hospitality, Father and King of the Gods

Offerings: Wine, Whiskey, Milk, Tea, Coffee, Bread, Red Meat, Scaled Fish, Fruit, Rain Water, Frankincense, Myrrh, Rain Scented Candles, Oak, Pine and Crowns

UPG: Zeus is a surprisingly kind and fatherly god. He cares deeply for his followers, though can act out at times when angered. I heard an account of a follower who was complaining about there being no rain, so he sent a thunderstorm that lasted so long they got 18 bottles of rainwater out of it. That being said, he is kind and will take care of his followers' needs.

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Susanoo

Culture: Japanese

God/Goddess of: The Sea, Storms

Offerings: Rainwater, Chocolate, Crackers, Sea Salt, Noodles and Ramen, Rain scented Candles, Sea water, Fish and Sushi

UPG: Susanoo is a very active god, he’s easily angered and tempestuous. However, he is also very fun to be with. He has a regal presence befitting a god, but he is also disheveled and able to hang out with his followers freely. He is stubborn. As long as you avoid angering him, Susanoo makes good company for any weather or sea witch

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Rhiannon

Culture: Welsh

God/Goddess of: Wind, The Moon, Horses, Songbirds, Gates, Horseshoes, Love, Happiness, Beauty and Prosperity

Offerings: Lavender, Soft-sounding Music, A White Candle with the Number 7 carved into it, Horseshoes, White Flowers, Apples, Working with Horses and Dogs, Practicing with Liminal Spaces and Meditation

UPG: She loves to hear her followers sing, and is a very kind and motherly presence. This is strange, but she has the exact same vibes as the song by Fleetwood Mac. Otherworldly, Witchy and Kind. Her sacred day is Monday, and her Sabbat is Beltane. Her feast is on March 1st.

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Freyr

Culture: Norse

God/Goddess of: Rain, Sunshine, Fertility, Peace, Kingship, Virility, Harvest

Offerings: Honey, Grains, Gold, Antlers, Phallic Objects, Wheat Bread, Rich and Dark Beers, Pork, Apple, Barley, Nuts and Seeds, Coins, Rain Scented Candles, and Golden Objects

UPG: Freyr really lives up to his title as God of Sunshine. He’s a little bit of a worrywart with his followers, he really doesn’t want them to get hurt, bless his soul. He’s strongly associated with antlered animals, and is very affectionate and kind. Freyr is a very loving god.

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Perun

Culture: Slavic

God/Goddess of: The Sky, Storms, Rain, Law, War, Fertility, Oak, Nobility and Warriors

Offerings: Meat, Ale, Mead, Golden Apples, Red and Gold Candles, Rain Scented Candles, Fowl meat (especially Rooster), Wooden Objects made of Oak, Rain Water, Arrows and Arrowheads

UPG: Perun is truly befitting the title of King. He has a very fatherly and stern presence, but never a hateful one. However, Perun does have a fierce rivalry with Veles, so it’s likely best not to mention the trickster god when communicating with him.

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Horus

Culture: Egyptian

God/Goddess of: The Sky, Storms, Rulership, The Sun and War

Offerings: Fowl Meat, Brass or Gold Objects, White Feathers, Dark Ale, Water, Bread, Honey, Salt, Grains

UPG: Horus is a princely figure. He is stern and reasonable to a fault, and very patient with his followers. Understanding and kind, Horus is a great patron for any weather witch

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Taranis

Culture: Celtic

God/Goddess of: Thunder and War

Offerings: Wheels, Lightning Imagery, Daggers, Feathers, Baked Goods, Meat, Alcohol, Rain Scented Candles

Odin

Culture: Norse

God of: Wisdom, Healing, Death, Royalty, The Gallows, Frenzy, Knowledge, War, Battle, Victory, Sorcery, Poetry and The Runic Alphabet

Symbols: Valknut, Eight-legged Horse (Sleipnir), Wolves, Ravens, Spear (Gungnir), The Rune Othala

Colours: Grey, Deep Blue, Black, Pink (UPG)

Animals: Wolves, Ravens, Snakes, Bears, Horses

Plants: Mugwort, Plantain, Wormwood, Chamomile, Pine, Apple, Fennel, Juniper, Elfwort, Wotan’s Herb

Incense: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Juniper, Pine, Agarwood, Nag Champa, Wild Herbs, Cedar, Dragon’s Blood

Other Associations: The Magician, The Hanged Man, Wednesday, 3, 9

Offerings: Red Wine, Mead, Beer and Ale, Quality Alcohol, Whiskey, Smoked Salmon,

Red Meat, Beef, Leeks, Asparagus, Garlic, Honey

Devotional Acts:

Take care of Veterans and donate to organizations helping them

Wear a funny hat in honor of his funny hat

Give thanks to him on Wednesday

Do everything you can to avoid and actively fight nazis. Nazis don’t get into Valhallah

Say Good Morning and Hello to Ravens

Always seek to be better and wiser

Freyr

Culture: Norse

God of: Peace, Fertility, Rain, Sunshine, Prosperity, Good Harvest, Kingship

Symbols: Boars (Gullinbursti), The Rune Ingwaz, Swords, The Sun, Phallic Symbols

Colours: Green, Brown, Gold

Animals: Boars, Pigs

Plants: Cherries, Lemon Balm, Corn, Coltsfoot, Ferns, Yellow Flowers, Gorse, Ash, Holly, Ivy, Mountain Ash, Nuts and Cones, St. John’s Wort, Yew

Incense: Frankincense, Mint, Rose, Sandalwood

Other Associations: Friday

Offerings: Pork, Venison, Apples, Bread, Barley, Nuts, Seeds, Legumes, Honey, Gold Objects, Fruits, Chocolate

Devotional Acts:

Be a peacemaker

Thank the plants and animals that provide your with your meal

Fertilize your garden and plants

Create art in any form

Bake Honey Bread and share it with your family and Freyr

Enjoy sweet foods

Celebrate the coming of Spring

Inspire others

Lugh

Culture: Celtic

God of: The Sun, The Arts, Storms, The Harvest, Oaths, Kings, Justice, Craftsmanship, Smithcraft, Light and Warriors

Symbols: Sun, Spear, Harp, Slingshot

Colours: Brown, Gold, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue

Animals: Lion, Horse, Raven, Stag, Crow, Hound, Lynx

Plants: Apple, Oak, Hazel, Holly, Marigold, Goldenrod, Sunflower, Carnation, Rose, Gorse, Bay, Basil, Allspice, Rosemary, Cinnamon

Incense: Apple, Cinnamon, Rose, Frankincense, Myrrh

Other Associations: The Sun, Justice, Sunday, Air and Fire, Full or Waxing Moons

Offerings: Wine, Mead, Apple Cider, Corn, Bread, Apples, Berries, Potatoes, Beer, Harvested Fruits and Vegetables, Corn Dolls, Cloves, Gorse Flowers, Handmade Crafts

Devotional Acts:

Make Art, in any form, for him

Learn self defense

Watch the sunrise

Treat your loved ones to a lovely meal and give a plate to him

Support political and law-based justice, and sign petitions or give donations to make sure justice is appropriately given

Try to become a confident and witty person

Buy a kilt and wear in unapologetically

Go to a Renaissance Fair

Buy medieval weapons, especially spears and slingshots

Rhiannon

Culture: Welsh

Goddess of: The Moon, Horses, Songbirds, Wind, Gates, Horseshoes, Love, Beauty, Fate, Divination, Prosperity, Abundance, Healing. She protects against disaster and humiliation.

Symbols: The Moon, Horseshoes, Gates, The Winds

Colours: Green, Silver, Black, White, Grey, Red, Maroon, Brown

Animals: Horse, Frog, Dog, Songbird, Dragon, Badger, Hummingbird

Plants: Cedar, Pine, Narcissus, Daffodils, Pansies, Rosemary, Sage, Bay, Lavender, All White Flowers

Incense: Sandalwood, Cedar, Pine, Lavender, Frankincense

Other Associations: 7, Waning Moon Phases, Monday

Offerings: Soft-sounding Music, White Candles with the number 7 carved into them, Apples, Willow Leaves or Bark, Ivy, Evergreens, White Flowers, Lavender Oil, Lavender Candles, Studying or Practicing with Liminal Spaces and the In Between, including Meditation, Astral Travel, Dreamwork and Mediumship

Devotional Acts:

Sing for her

Make art, in any form, for her

Show extra love to animals, especially horses, dogs and songbirds

Talk to her or the moon

Sit outside on a windy day and enjoy the breeze

Fly a kite

Keep a dream journal

Make or Buy a Birdhouse

Aengus Óg

Culture: Celtic

God of: Love, Poetry, Inspiration, Youth, Summer and Healing

Symbols: Swans, Golden Harp

Colours: Green, Pink, Red

Animals: Swan, Cats, Deer, Doves, Sparrows, Songbirds

Plants: Strawberries, Rose, Mistletoe, Violet, Birch, Cedar, Elder, Sycamore, Basil, Cherries

Incense: Cinnamon, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood

Other Associations: Venus, Copper, Air, The World, Justice, The Lovers

Offerings: Red Roses, Strawberry, Mead, Beer, Honey, Eggs, Butter, Milk, Bread

Devotional Acts:

Feed Local Birds

Sing love songs

Use more roses in your spellwork

Keep a dream journal

Never give up on your goals

Talk to him