Devotee - Blog Posts
A Prayer for Hekate
“Oh Hekate, Queen of Witches, Our Dark Mother
Be my guide
Be my light in the dark
Enhance my faith
Open my intuition and lead me into perfection
The Moon, The Light, The Magic
Might they be a part of my craft
I am ready to open my heart, so be it.”
[ID: two identical square flags with five stripes. the first and fifth stripe are much wider than the middle three. the colors are, in order from top to bottom, a dark yellow-brown, dark orange, white, light yellow, and mustard yellow. the only difference between the two flags is that the first one has an overlay on it, which is a white silhouette of two hands outstretched upward. end ID]
with / without symbol
system role : devotee
a devotee is an alter who is particularly dedicated to the care and wellbeing of, typically, one other person. that person is often another alter in one's own system or an alter in another system. a devotee may see themselves as being made for this person, or living to care for or serve them, whether that emotional attachment is romantic, platonic, familial, or otherwise. a devotee may have other relationships, but they may also be an alter who struggles to maintain relationships with other people, sometimes only fronting if it allows them to interact with the object of their devotion.
Bedridden witch: Worship edition
Sometimes as someone who is stuck in one spot, it can be hard to feel connected to your gods/goddesses/deities. However, it’s not as hard as you may think to find some solid methods! Please note that your deities understand your situation and don’t expect you to suffer for them or consistently do things for them!
Burn candles or incense that remind you of them. If you are unable to do this, try an oil diffuser or room spray.
Use blankets, sheets, pillows, etc. that have colors you associate with them.
Make an online devotional blog or altar. I do this [X]
Chat with other people who work with them.
If your body is okay with it, eat foods that are sacred/connected to them.
Hang pictures or decorations that correspond with their sacred animals, plants, or what lessons or teachings they present to you.
Write devotional poetry, or make drawings for them.
Draw sigils for them and hang them on your walls, ceiling, or put under your mattress.
Find a stuffed animal that you feel captures their essence or reminds you of them, and hold it close when you need the support.
Research them/browse their tag on tumblr.
Keep stones and crystals you associate with them near you – on a bedside table or under your pillow.
Use astral travel or dream magic to connect with them.
Listen to music that makes you feel closer to them.
Watch shows or movies that remind you of them.
Pray to them, talk to them, write them a letter. Stay in communication with them, especially in times of need.
Meditate.
Drink something warm or cool that helps you connect with them.
Make a spell bottle/jar that you feel captures their essence. Charge during good days, use for connection and support during the not-so-good days.
Make emoji spells to feel more connected to them.
Expose yourself to natural light (or gentle artificial light) or complete darkness, depending on the deity.
Devote small, everyday tasks to them. (Example for the Greek + Roman pantheon.)
Read books about them, or that remind you of them/their values.
Make herb sachets for them, keep them under your pillow or hang on your wall.
Wear scented oils, perfumes, lotions, or pick a shampoo with a scent or ingredients that make you think of them.
@thewitchofthenorse also has a post on this here!
And here is a post about nature connection while bedridden, which is great for nature deities!
Again, please note that you don’t need to do anything to be connected to your gods/goddesses/deities. They know and understand what you are going through, and are patient.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES.
I'm not the only one with a fantasy
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I just love the way everyone whispers their prayers or wishes into Nandi’s ears at Lord Shiva’s temple.
It feels like a shortcut to having your wishes fulfilled. If Nandi can't convince Lord Shiva for you, then who can?
Durga Statue - Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Durga ✨ symbolizes the divine Shakti (feminine energy/power) that is used against negative forces.
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