#offerings

[deja-vu-esoterica]

A photo of a candle being lit on our recent Aphrodite Altar for Valentine's Day

#aphrodite #witch altar #witch #altar setup #altar #alt art #witchcraft #love magick #love spells #witch coven #texas witch #witch shop #texas witch shop #rose altar #venus #love altar #candles #romantic #aesthetic #veneration #offerings #ritual #magick #witchblr #beauty #paganism #chaos magick #love witch #san antonio #satx

[rustandsky]

First Funeral.

#Early hominid #Prehistoric hominid #Skull #Funeral #Offerings #Feathers #Bones #Stone tools #Fruit #Plants #Prehistory

[lavender--milk]

Forgot to post these, here is a quickly coloured version of my Apollon sketch! A helpol discord server I'm in asked to use it for a banner for an Apollon ritual event, and I am so so honoured ( ´ ▽ ` )

#apollo #apollon #apollo deity #deities #deity work #deity worship #helpol #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polythiest #hellenic pantheon #greek gods #art #offerings #traditional art #digital art #sketch #my experiences

[lailoken]

My husband gave me permission to share a picture of this special offering vessel that he made to propitiate his Kiln Spirit when working on ceramics.

I love it SO much.

#personal #clay #pagan ceramics #traditional witchcraft #folk magic #spirit work #offerings

[allthesunlightwecansee]

I’ve been adding to my altars the past couple of days, now that I’m home from holiday traveling. I’ve been feeling a bit disconnected from my practice because of said traveling and just general end of the semester bullshit, and my way of dealing with feeling distant usually involves gifts lol. I added a few things to my Aphrodite, Apollo/Artemis, Athena, and healing altars, in addition to giving food offerings, which has helped me to start feeling more grounded 💕

#paganism #witchcraft #hellenism #hellenic polytheism #altar #pagan altar #apollo #apollon #artemis #apollo worship #Athena #Aphrodite #Diana #Minerva #Venus #offerings #art

[ichimakesart]

During your exploration you stumble upon a shrine.

The electricity fills the air.

The Deity is present.

Would you like to leave an offering?

A sweet treat from a friend.

A paper star.

A broken pencil.

A piece of lint from your pocket.

Blood.

No.

#ichi makes art #art #digital art #illustration #fantasy art #digital illustration #drawings #interactive art #chooseadventure #deity #fantasy gods #offerings #blood #horror

[steven-myself]

Voodoo- Hamidou Banor by Baldovino Barani for FACTORY Fanzine XXXVI

#rufskin #angel #cherub #baroque #harp #hamidou banor #hamidiu banor #baldovino barani #voodoo #vaudou #factoryfanzine #voodoo priest #new orleans #magik #spirits #offerings #french quarter #muscle #beauty #supermodel #baron samedi

[ambermotta]

Offerings: What's, How's, When's, and Why's

Below are some of the most common questions regarding offerings!

Disclaimer: Long post. This is based on my experience and research. I don't claim to know the absolute truth.

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TL,DR: A lot of things about offerings are flexible, subjective, and depend on culture, personal beliefs, and mundane constraints. While there are general considerations and guidelines, you will always have to do deeper research in order for the offerings to fit what you are doing and what is within your reach.

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Why make Offerings?

There are many ways to see offerings and it can vary depending on personal beliefs and religion. Some of the most common reasons people make them:

Energy exchange: you give something to receive something. This can be seen as payment, fair trade or as a way to keep balance.

Thanksgiving: you give offerings as a way of giving thanks

Honoring: you give offerings as a way to pay respect

All of the above

When to make Offerings?

It is advisable to make offerings whenever you are doing spiritual work with any kind of spirit. You can make the offering before, during or after your work.

You can also make offerings a standalone thing for praising, honoring or thanksgiving spiritual beings.

What happens to the offerings? "Why do spiritual beings need food"?

Spiritual beings also use energy. Just as you use energy to do any activity, spirits also use energy for their own purposes. When you make an offering you are offering them energy, just as when you eat you are fueling your organic needs.

If you are asking a spirit to help you they may even use the energy from your offerings to fuel the magic needed for what you asked.

They don't need energy to live like we do (they don't die), but we all use energy in some way for some purpose. When you give proper offerings, aligned with the energy you need and the type of work, you can make your magickal workings stronger and develop deeper bonds with the spirits.

The spirits are not going to literally eat food you give them, but you may notice changes in "how it feels/looks like" that are subtle.

For example, when I was a child my parents pointed out that when flowers (such as a rose) are used in strong, successful magical workings they dry after a while but the petals don't fall. It tends to preserve its original aspect.

Of course, it's not an exact science, but you may observe some weird things.

How long should I leave offerings out?

Depends. Some rituals and traditions may ask you to leave them for a few days, some are to be consumed during or after the ritual. If not specified you may leave them for a day or dispose of them the next morning. Non-organic offerings may stay at the altar indefinitely or for long periods of time before being dispatched.

How to dispose of offerings?

This varies with culture and religious beliefs, so look for what was traditionally considered respectful. However, it's also important to take into account your reality, and if you are in doubt you can try to ask the spirits themselves what is the ideal way of disposing of them.

Some cultures bury their offerings. For example, in hellenic paganism it is (traditionally) believed offerings to chthonic deities should be buried and never eaten.

Some cultures don't mind you eating and/or drinking the offerings yourself after the rite is done. In Kemeticism (again, traditionally) eating offerings is preferred as to not waste food. If you are under financial constraints and cannot afford to throw away food this can be a good way of giving offerings while also avoiding waste. Of course this only applies to edible offerings, eaten right after you are done with your ritual. Please don't ingest anything that could be spoiled, illegal (such as underage alcohol consumption) or toxic.

Leaving it in a clean space in nature. This can be controversial and/or illegal depending on where you live and what you are disposing of, so make sure to get that checked out. In some cultures it is traditional to dispose of offerings even if they contain non-organic matter, but I advocate for only disposing in nature organic, non-toxic offerings. Times have changed, nowadays we must be more responsible of what we throw in nature and the effects it can cause.

An alternative to disposing in nature is to dispose of it on garden plants, if you have them, or re-use what would be wasted in some way. This can be an option for smaller offerings and folks with location restraints.

Dispose of them in the garbage. This can be controversial but I don't see it as an issue. If someone has something that makes the other options impossible or a big hassle, should they just not give offerings? I personally don't think so. Anyone is welcome to disagree, but respect the reality of other folks.

Non-organic, devotional offerings may also be kept in your house or garden in a dedicated/sacred space.

Offerings can also be burned. Always be careful handling fire, be aware of accidents and make sure to do research about what you are burning since some things can release toxic chemicals when burned.

Side note on eating offerings: Some spiritual beings like to share food and drink with you as a way of bonding and celebration. In some cultures, it is traditional to share in food and drink for specific rituals. It also may not always be appropriate to eat food on certain occasions.

What to offer?

The most traditional offerings are that of food and I personally like these the most. However, offerings are not restrained to that! You can even give them a more devotional meaning by, for example, offering an action, a song, art (poems, pictures, dance, etc), incense, a candle, water, or your time and energy.

Some offerings are pretty generalist and work for a lot of stuff, such as water, candles, bread, flowers and fruits. You can use these when you are short on supplies or when you are not entirely sure what you should offer.

But ideally you will want to offer something whose energy aligns with your purpose and the spiritual being you are working with. For example, you could offer lilies or white roses if you are doing work associated with peacefulness, but if you want passion you might want to pick red roses and cinnamon instead.

There will be times where you will have to improvise. You don't have to go without giving an offering just because you don't have exactly what you wanted to use. Yes it's better to have everything aligned, but sometimes you may feel the urge to do an offering at an inopportune time and you'll need to be flexible. This is why it's always good to have some generalist ingredients laying around.

How to make offerings?

Again, this can vary with culture and religion. You will have to find out what is the best way for your culture and beliefs.

But if you are unsure, here is a general setup:

Gather your offerings and everything you'll need for what you're doing.

Ideally cleanse and protect yourself and the environment you're in. If you have a space dedicated for offerings it's even better.

Remember you can give offerings before, during or after spiritual workings. Know at which point of the process you'll make the offering before you get started.

When you are ready to make your offering, start by saying a prayer and/or saying a few words. Try to tune in with the energy you are making the offering for. Here you can declare why you are making this offering and what you want (if applicable). Remember offerings have many uses, so here you can give praise, express your thanks and/or petition something to the forces you are making the offering for.

After making the offering you can meditate and try to tune in with spirits and what they feel. You can try talking to them. You can also carry on with whatever you planned to do.

Finish your ritual in a way you see fit and thank the spiritual beings involved.

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Final considerations!

Please, PLEASE make sure what you are offering and disposing of is LEGAL to acquire and dispose of.

Be conscious about the environment .

There needs to be a balance between honoring tradition and your reality living in the modern era.

To give offerings is to give energy. Make sure you are "feeding" the right spiritual beings, and not just being exploited for energy. Protections first, offerings later.

Be mindful of any potential accidents, especially concerning fire, children and pets. Be careful with potentially toxic offerings accessible to children, pets and wildlife.

Thank you for reading and best of luck in your practice ♡

#offerings #long post #witchcraft #paganism #magick #witchblr #spirit work #deity work #deity worship #witch tips #baby witch #paganblr #pagan tips

[thegodwhocums]

alright, who wants to do a little experiment together?

seven nights (or days if you're diurnal I guess) you're gonna go to your Dionysos altar, or whatever spot you wanna use. you're gonna light a candle, maybe some incense. maybe you put out some wine or another offering if you wanna go apeshit.

you're gonna read the prayer to Dionysos for discovery. it's a powerful prayer, I've been using it for years, whenever I'm ready to get unstuck. it takes under a minute to read, so time should not be an obstacle, even if reading is all you have time for. seven nights in a row you're gonna read that prayer out loud at your altar and then we're gonna see if anything interesting happens.

who wants to play?

#personal #Dionysos #ritual #offerings #transformation #7 days of Dionysos

[misty1102]

Offerings for Apollo, the Greek god of the Sun, Music, and Poetry…etc.

1: Music related objects. Since he’s the god of music, music related ANYTHING will work as an offering. Time to break out those old 2016 vinyls you bought and never used because you remembered you couldn’t afford a record player! 2: Art related things. Not only is he the god of music, but also art. Paint, oil pastels, or even PENCILS could work. 3: poetry. Yeah, this is self-explanatory. 4: Archery stuff. Own a bow and arrow you never used? Use it as an offering, Apollo will love it. 5: Frankincense, Laurel, Apples, Hyacinthus or Cypress. These are ALL things he represent. 6: Your own art of things he represents. Highly recommend. He also represents dolphins, lions, griffins, and swans. 7: Anything golden in color. Seriously. Own some gold hoop earrings? Trust me, he’ll take ‘em. 8: Depictions of the sun or anything related to the sun and light. 9: Golden cakes. Yummers. 10: Orange juice. Or any yellow juice, actually. 11: Yellow Jasper and sunstone. If you saw my Selene offerings post, you should know what to do with these. Use them in prayer, or blessing your tea!

Have fun working with Apollo! Good luck! ☀️

#apollo #greek gods #hellenic deities #hellenic polytheism #offerings

[hestiashearthfire]

Morning devotions.

#hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic devotion #helpol #hellenic reconstructionism #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheist #hellenic community #hellenic gods #prayer #food offerings #offerings #libations

[thetableintheback]

notes on lazy transexuality - jude francis

[text description:

(in italics) notes on lazy transexuality

the sweat collects under my tits whether i bind or not.

when i wear my hair long it is not in a feminine-wiles-hair-flip-tried-and-true way - it is more

half-sure-all-tired-curls-on-your-neck-glam-rock-pansy way.

hips too wide for mens jeans mean

my waist is drowned in fabric, hiding the curve of ass and stomach, where

soft flesh waits to be gripped by hands like mine, which reach out to

a reflection that must be explained away.

round face and patchy beard, the bikini top i flaunt because shit, i may not want it

but this chest is bangin' and

if you can see the transexuality glinting in my eyes, don't look away.

i have grown comfortable, and too lazy to try and pass

the nonstop examination of the eyes of the world, this interrogation where

there is no alibi, no getaway car or accomplice to bust me out this time.

there is only sweat and flesh and a body to be lived in, and by god

i will live. /end description]

#poetry #words #spilled ink #poets on tumblr #writers on tumblr #original poem #gender #transgender #transexual #silas denver melvin #this was inspired by his writing especially grit #described #from the table #offerings #jude francis

[caduceussky]

low energy e-offerings: picrews

i love using picrew for my e-offerings because of all the customization options (and sometimes i'll use the same picrew several months apart to see how my offerings/associations for a certain deity might change over time)! here are some of my faves:

people/character picrews

TOON ME! by hellosunnycore — full body, has 2 body type options (other body type is linked in picrew's description), LOTS of customizations

Adventurer Avatar by anjubatus — full body, fantasy, fun props/setting options

sushicore! by alohasushicore — bust-up, i rly like the hair options in this for some reason??

Bright's Picrew Hell by brightgoat — bust-up, the accESSORIES IN THIS!!!!!!, fun background options :>

Androgynous picrew! by oldmaker — chest-up, again - the ACCESSORIES (and lots of animal/pet options!!)

objects/food

Fuzzy worm maker by Vian13 — i mean why NOT make a custom worm on a string for your deities?

Sword Creator by iienex — it's all in the title, love this one so much the options are all so pretty!

お弁当メーカー by obentomaker — customized bento! perfect for when you want to give food offerings but can't give physical food

식사 픽크루 by 맥 — similar to above, but this time it's a plate of food!

locations/environments (typically use these to make digital altar spaces!)

Altar Sketch by Camade — really made to be a sacred space, deity/spirit altar/etc! love this one A LOT

テラリウムメーカー by 庭猫もる — fishbowl/terrarium-type environments (but more whimsical since it isn't confined to what you could realistically put in a fisbowl lol)

#c talks #c's practice #polytheist #hellenic polytheism #hellenic polytheist #deity #deity work #deity worship #offerings #digital offerings #e offerings #digital offering #e offering #altar #digital altar #picrew #witch #hellenic altar

[lavender--milk]

To me, Apollon's presence feels like a tingly, airy warmth in my chest, near the top of my lungs. If I were to visualize it, it would be a ball of light, all whites and yellows and oranges like flame. Bright, but gentle.

It doesn't happen every day. But sometimes, when I'm offering him the garlic-stuffed-olives he loves, or when I'm taking the time to read his stories, or when I'm working on his journal, I'll just get this rush of airy warmth in my chest, and I'll know that he's there, and that I'm doing just fine.

#upg #apollon #apollo #deity work #hellenism #deities #witchcraft #hellenic polytheism #deity worship #my stuff #my experiences #helpol #offerings

[shewithbloodofdevotion]

Rice In Witchcraft

Rice in witchcraft is known for it's properties of Prosperity, Wealth, Protection, and Fertility. You can add rice to your spell jars, placing it around your house, or to carrying it with you.

Other uses for Rice:

Burying stones and other items to cleanse and charge them

To represent the Air Element

Using rice in your food to bring your intentions to those who eat it.

Use as a base for money bowls to attract wealth in your life

Keeping rice near your door to ward off negative energy

Using rice as offerings to deities, especially ones associated with agriculture.

#witchcraft #rice #paganism #kitchen witch #prosperity #protection #witchblr #cleansing #fertility #kitchen magic #spell jars #offerings #money bowls

[espresso-049]

Mood board e-offering for Aphrodite 🫶

#witchcraft #witchblr #pagan witch #witches #witchy #witchythings #witch community #witches of tumblr #witchy shit #witchlife #offerings #offering #aphrodite #aphrodite devotee #aphrodite worship