#Norse polytheism

[aleck-le-mec]

“Paganism is dead”

No man it’s just not organized and that’s the way it should be, creating a monoculture for paganism is potentially extremely dangerous to its themes of individualism and personal practices . Yeah we don’t have temples or pilgrimages but that’s because the grace of the natural world/ our deities can be found anywhere and everywhere we don’t need temples our own bodies are pagan temples. Our own flesh and bones are structures of divinity to us, we make altars in our houses and make those our blessed places. Most of paganism is heavily private of course you think it’s dead that and anytime western culture is faced with a polytheistic system it has an absolute hissy fit.

#pagan #european paganism #paganism #witch #nature #altar #celtic polytheism #hellenic polytheism #norse polytheism #greek polytheism

[odinswitch]

Quick reminder for both new pagans and experienced pagans: it's normal to not always feel a deity's presence, and it's normal even if you never feel their presence. You're not doing anything wrong.

#paganism #pagan #pagans of tumblr #pagan witch #paganblr #polytheist #polytheistic #polytheism #deity work #deity worship #deities #heathenry #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenismos #helpol #norse polytheism #norse pagan #norse paganism

[undeadmagick]

worship evolves with time. yes, the people who worshipped the gods back in the day had specific offerings to be given. but what is stopping you from giving modern offerings? things around your house? offerings shouldn't have to cost you a fortune. your deities aren't holding you at gunpoint to only receive what you can't easily get. they are a means of showing your love in your day-to-day. so yes!! give your deities candy bars! show them a silly little doodle of them in the corner of your notebook!! make a spotify playlist and play it for them!! dedicate a journal to them!! make a pinterest board and fill it with pins that remind you of them!! the important aspect of these offerings is that you are thinking about your deities. thinking about them and feeling love and devotion to them is a means of offering! you are devoting your energy in these acts!!

#we are humans who evolve!! absolutely pay respects to the old ways but don't limit yourself! #deities are not trying to gobble ur wallet. do what u can <3 #deity work #deity worship #paganism #heathenry #norse heathen #norse paganism #hellenic pagan #pagan witch #pagan #hellenic polytheism #norse polytheism

[broomsick]

To those of you who worship obscure divinities: there are no rule that bind you except your own. Go worship that obscure deity. Go invent that festival from scratch. Go make that offering even if it’s unusual. Go write that prayer even if you’re the only one who gets it. Go play around with your freedom as a practitioner and explore! Even in a spiritual context, creativity is a gift.

#feel free to share obscure deities you worship! #thought #heathenry #spirituality #polytheism #paganism #norse paganism #deities #deity work #pagan #norse gods #witchcraft #norse polytheism

[that-one-grey-witch]

To my pagan/polythiest friends, heres a reminder to actually sit and chat with your deity about what you want/need and what would make life easier for you. They cant read minds most of the time (when you're not actively quietly communicating with them) and communication can only strengthen bonds. Go say that thing youre terrified to say or admit that you dont like some aspect of your practice. 90% of the time life gets easier when you do. And they're genuinely happy to see you succeed how you want to.

I see u, you're doin great

-Grey ♡

#awitchesworship #practicing pagan #pagan witch #paganism #paganblr #hellenic polytheism #norse polytheism #roman polytheism #polytheist #polytheism

[bowldrips]

"How was Loki with Angrboða AND Sigyn?"

Old art. But I still stand by it...and use the second panel as a react all the time XD.

#there's no “canon” answer #this is just one of my fav options #lokean #norse god loki #loki deity #norse loki #myth loki #loki #sigyn #angrboda #angrboða #heathen #norse pagan #paganblr #heathenry #norse paganism #pagan #norse pantheon #norse mythology #norse polytheism #queer pagan

[skaldish]

Norse Animism is based on the notion that we can socialize with the world and that the world socializes in return.

Which means our relationship with anything is inherently collaborative. We are not just interactinv with things, but participating in their existence as they participate in ours.

#norse polytheism #norse paganism #norse heathenry

[fornasedensgudar]

Sigyn.

The one that burns the britghtes in the darkest moments. And the one that all to manny forgott.

Her name means "freind of victory" and is the wife of "the burden of Sigyn's arms" Loki.

While Loki had a love afair with Angraboda, Sigyn is his true wife. And no matter what he did she is true and loyal to him. Shes listed as one of the Asir and one of the disir by snorri, unlike Loki whos a Jötunn.

For me shes a goddess of strenght in tuff times, a goddess of strengt and light in the dark. This is also why for me she is included during Disablot, when the nights are long and the the world still cold, to find strength in the one that stod for endless nights awaiting light and reelife.

I find her also as a goddess of victory, to do her name. I find her surprisingly innocent compared to her husband, with a good nature, but very choosy of who she helps.

#norse mythology #polytheism #heathen #pagan polytheism #norse polytheism #pagan #fornsed #paganism #gods #heathen art #sigyn #loki

[hail-our-lady-underground]

Solidarity between all religions, especially between those threatened by colonialism! Pagans, polytheists, and witches of all creeds unite for Palestine!

Share:

Prayers

Offerings

Protest posters

Spells

News

Donations

And other symbols of solidarity colored by your faith!

Never before in history had we the tools for everyone, all over the world, to resist genocide simultaneously and with such fierceness. Everything you do to keep eyes on Gaza counts. Every prayer, every action, it all amounts to something grander.

Keep talking about Israel’s genocidal, colonialist ‘war’ against Palestine. Keep praying. The divine are with us.

#mine #pagans for Palestine #paganism #hellenic polytheism #norse polytheism #kemetic polytheism #celtic polytheism #christian witch #jewish witch #wicca #polytheism #witchcraft

[devouredbyflame]

Being so afraid of being wrong that you can’t move is actually the worst thing you could do for your practice.

You aren’t imposing on anyone.

You aren’t insulting the Gods. Arguably, you don’t actually know what would be considered insulting unless you’ve actually asked Them.

You’re not going to be beaten up and told you are the worst devotee ever.

You aren’t going to be told by any Deity you are morally imbalanced or impure.

The only thing the Gods are actually concerned with is the ability to get you to listen to Them which means peeling away layers and layers of trauma, biases, and patterns that take you away from Them. They would not forcibly remove you from Their attentions just because you wanted to try something new or do something that no one else is doing.

The ultimate goal of any Divine relationship for either side should always be to draw nearer to Them, not be pushed away because your discernment is inaccurate while you are learning.

#deity work #devotional polytheism #mysticism #norse gods #norse paganism #norse polytheism #paganblr #deity worship #lokean #pagan blog #divine communication #oracular divination #discernment #deity communication #deity devotion #devotional mysticism #mystic #norse heathen #heathenry #norse deities #norse pagan #polytheism

[w-y-r-d]

#heathenry #thor #jormungandr #ragnarok #norse pagan #norse mythology #Þórr #jörmungandr #norse paganism #norse gods #norse deities #norse heathen #norse heathenry #norse pagan art #norse pantheon #norse polytheism #paganism #mythology #end of the world

[little-heathen-bunny]

I'm looking for blogs to follow. I know I already made a post like this, but it's been a while, my dash is fairly dead, and theres so many gross bigots its hard to find good blogs. Please like/reblog post about any of the following:***

Heathenry

Norse polytheism/norse paganism

Especially Freyr, Odin, Njord, Ran, Loki, and/or Skadi

Norse mythology

Sea witchcraft

Techno witchcraft

Sigil witchcraft

Hedge witchcraft

Kitchen witchcraft

Hearth witchcraft

Spiritwork

Working with the fae

Hellenic polytheism

Greek mythology

Tarot

Runes

***NO BIGOTS***

#heathenry #norse paganism #norse mythology #norse polytheism #freyr #njord #odin #skadi #loki #ran #hellenic polytheism #greek mythology #sea witchcraft #techno witchcraft #tarot #runes #hearth witchcraft #kitchen witchcraft #hedge witchcraft #sigil witchcraft #spiritwork #working with spirits #working with fae #looking for blogs to follow

[odinswitch]

May the Gods ease your gender dysphoria.

May they bless you with gender euphoria, and supportive friends and family.

May they guide you and help you on the path for your transition, no matter what form that may take.

#pagans of tumblr #pagan #paganism #paganblr #pagan witch #transgender pagan #trans pagan #nonbinary pagan #queer pagan #lgbt pagan #hellenic pagan #heathenry #hellenic polytheism #hellenismos #helpol #norse polytheism

[undeadmagick]

Broke Boy Guide to Altar Offerings

Hey! Are you broke but still wanna offer something up to the gods? Don't worry! (So am i) So here's a guide of things that are either free, low cost or that you probably already own to slap onto those altars. Mind you: These are mainly modern offerings that I attribute to these different classification of gods. I'll likely update as time goes on with other classifications :)

General Offerings to Deities:

random flowers from outside

random sticks from outside

hand written letters/prayers

plushies of the animals they're connected to

raw/cooked meats as "sacrifices"

drawn symbols

Art/Creative Deities:

symbol painted bottle caps

pens/pencils/markers

old sketchbooks

stickers/prints

origami

comic books

figurines

Death Deities:

bones or meat from your meals

dirt from a dead plant

dying flowers

skull imagery

coins or other gifts for those passing

photo/belongings of your late loved ones

Familial/Household/Protector of Children Deities:

photobooth photos

jewelry gifted from family

baby teeth from your children

breast milk

old baby shoes

framed photo of family

cookies/bread

homecooked meals

Fire Deities:

birthday candles

charcoal discs

burnt herbs

alcohol

incense

tobacco

matchbox/lighter

Healing Deities:

your current medications

bandaids

water

skincare

vitamin gummies

spell jar in an empty pill bottle

Knowledge/Wisdom Deities:

old books & textbooks

pens/pencils

mini chess pieces

written down philosophical quotes

good test scores/report cards/degrees

Love/Lust Deities:

origami 3D hearts

chapsticks

unused makeup

love letters to deities

love letters about S/O or crush

current perfume/cologne

current lotions

apples

Nature Deities:

plants dedicated to them

herbal tea packets

feathers

milk

fruits/vegetables

spells using recycled materials (toilet paper rolls, etc.)

bread

acorns

Sea Deities:

beach sand

shells

sea water

tiny sea animal figurines

shared fish dinners

makeshift spell jar using a shell

Trickster Deities:

laffy taffy joke wrappers

cards against humanity packs

other comedy card games

#deity work #paganism #deity worship #hellenic pagan #norse paganism #hellenic polytheism #pagan #helpol #pagan witch #heathenry #kemetic polytheism #kemetism #polytheism #celtic polytheism #norse polytheism #polytheist #altar offerings #deity offerings

[broomsick]

Please do not be afraid to reach out to a deity. Don’t hesitate to pray to a God who you know could help out, even if you’ve never worked with them before. You don’t need a deep understanding of them to ask for their help. It’s okay to reach out: it can turn out profoundly fulfilling.

#thought #sleep well all! #heathenry #polytheism #norse paganism #paganism #spirituality #norse gods #deity work #deities #norse polytheism

[notthesomefather]

Altar for Skaði in honor of this region’s first snow storm. I’m offering her some freshly fallen snow ❄️

#skadi #altars #norse pagan #heathen #asatru #pagan #paganism #norse paganism #polytheist #polytheism #norse polytheism #norse polytheist #heathenry #modern heathenry