𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝟏

Astrology and Tarot 🍓

Have you ever wandered if there is any link between these two practices? Connected by elements and planets, tarot cards have zodiac signs assigned to them. The sign associated with your card can show you who you will be dealing with or the energy behind your situation.

I personally don't think learning the astrological aspects of tarot is a must, but it can be helpful.

{ the elements}

Fire (aries, leo, sagittarius)

Air (gemini, libra, aquarius)

Water (cancer, scorpio, pisces)

Earth (taurus, virgo, capricorn)

 ⨳ ໑ ₊˚✧🐇 MAJOR ARCANA 🐇✧˚₊ ໑ ⨳

🍉 Aries = THE EMPEROR

🥥 Taurus = THE HIEROPHANT

🥝 Gemini = THE LOVERS

🍑 Cancer = THE CHARIOT

🍒 Leo = STRENGTH

🍌 Virgo = THE HERMIT

🍓 Libra = JUSTICE

🍇 Scorpio = DEATH

🍐 Sagittarius = TEMPERANCE

🍍 Capricorn = THE DEVIL

🍊 Aquarius = THE STAR

🍋 Pisces = THE MOON

.......... minor arcana

Two, Three and Four = Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn (cardinal signs)

Five, Six and Seven = Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius (fixed signs)

Eight, Nine and Ten = Gemini, Virgo, Saggitarius and Pisces (mutable signs)

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𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰?

Hello guys, this is a short yes or no reading for entertainment purpose! Take this just as inspiration or small help to decide. At the end of the day, you can do whatever you want! Just chose a clown of your liking :')

How to choose a picture: Try to calm down, take deep breaths & use your intuition to select. Take you time and chose the picture you feel the most drawn to.

-> check out my other pac readings

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༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 1

star, child

YES - go for it! It’s a clear yes. Be spontaneous and carefree and follow your heart! You will do well in that reality and it will bring you lots of comfort and satisfaction. It’s time for a new journey!

༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 2

anchor, ring, rider

MAYBE yes - It’s ok to think of shifting to that reality but you shouldn’t take it lightly! There is a potential to make important experiences in that reality but don’t underestimate it. Think long term, be aware of possible difficulties and struggles. Also, please take everything with moderation and try to not alter the original story too much. Take your time writing the script - to be safe!

༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 3

house, cross, moon

MAYBE no – I think this reality is close to your heart (like you know this movie or anime for a long time already) but I think you have already lost the desire to go there but you unconsciously keep the idea inside your head. The theme here is to make/script it in the way it makes you feel comfortable and emotionally fulfilling, so you might need to change the original story a lot. I mean you can do whatever you want – it’s your decision. But if you just want to shift there because of the people, maybe create an alternative reality and script those people inside there. It’s all about finding an alternative way to achieve your desire.

༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 4

book, bouquet, ship

YES – It seems like a good idea. But it’s important to be clear about what you want to experience in that reality and try to script only that. You don’t need to script every detail - it’s better to keep your options open. Think about all the possibilities. There is some information you’re missing or something you don’t see yet. It will be a good decision, just go with the flow and keep calm!

༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 5

crossroads, tower

NAH – Honestly it doesn’t seem like a good idea. You seem to be quite indecisive about it as well. Are you planning on going there because many other people have gone there too? Like a harry potter DR or something? Try to think about it one more time – do you really want to LIVE there? I mean ofc you can shift there if you want to but it doesn’t seem to be what you’re expecting it to be atm. You don’t need to follow the crowd. Maybe research a bit more about it. If you still want to go there, make sure to take your time writing the script – just to be safe!

༣P𝔦𝔩𝔢 6

heart, dog

YES – I think this has been a desire for you for a long time already. It’s something your heart longs for. Once you make the decision, go for it and follow your passion. Be careful with seeing it with rose-colored glasses – maybe script some genuine friends within that reality to help you or advise you while living in that reality! I think making connections within that reality might be good think to focus on.

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The Art of Shufflemancy

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Derived from the mid- 16th century English word “shuffle,” and the suffix for divination or magic, “mancy.”

Perhaps you’ve seen the word “Shufflemancy” surfacing around the divination community on Tumblr, and wondered what it was. Well good news for you— I’m here to give you a bit of insight on this method of divination!

Compared to many spiritual practices we know of today, this one is quite new— thanks to technology and digital media!

Japan originally introduced CD players in 1982 (and globally in 1983) that could randomize tracks within a playlist. Then in 1991, music software on computers such as the Windows Media Player included it as well.

Moving into 2001, portable audio devices or MP3 players such as the iPod (or specifically the iPod shuffle, 2005) was released and paved the way for modern digital music streaming.

Now we often use online streaming services such as Pandora, SoundCloud, Apple Music, Spotify, etc. Customizable playlists and a myriad of artists, genres, and songs are more accessible than ever before through these platforms. It certainly has allowed Shufflemancy to become the intricate and nuanced divination system it is today.

So choose whichever music player or service that best fits you, and let’s get started!

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Some people would advise cleansing your device and aura before starting the Shufflemancy process.

If you feel like there is some negative or residual energy, feel free to clear up some space within the device or even around your physical surroundings. If you use other spiritual cleansing tools such as candles, incense or smudging techniques, these could be quite useful.

Otherwise, meditate on your question and set the intention. If you are a clairvoyant or psychic who has contact with your spirit guide(s), you may want to assign them an “indicator song.”

Ex. Let’s say you’ve given them “Just Like Magic” by Ariana Grande. As you are shuffling through your music playlist, the song that plays after this song (if it comes up) is a message from them!

After receiving a message, you can continue to shuffle for another song that could provide you with more answers to the question in mind.

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I personally allow querents to give me a number of skips, as I believe their intention is set when they have chosen one.

Otherwise, I would intuitively choose the number of skips myself. They would usually pop into my mind as an image. This part may vary for many of you, as certain techniques don’t necessarily work for all diviners.

[Numerology]

Within my own readings, I’ve noticed how there have been specific messages regarding the number the querent or I had intuitively chosen:

1) Associated with the Sun. The messages for the querent may relate to independence, confidence and new beginnings. They are being reminded of the power they hold within their own hands!

2) Associated with the Moon. The messages for the querent are about their emotions, affection, sensitivity, intuition, and/or how they care for others. Another interpretation may refer to balance or a particular connection with another person.

3) This number revolves around concerns regarding communication, thinking, and creative expression. The querent may be inquiring about their creative endeavours or otherwise encouraged to pursue one.

4) Connected to stability and security, the querent may be advised to focus on their material or financial concerns. This number may furthermore be reference to the querent’s family matters or sense of worth.

5) Messages about change and a need to adapt or go with the flow is common with this number. Socializing and delving into high energy pursuits and playing with the inner child is advised here.

6) Matters relating to the family, home, and/or children are emphasized when this number comes up. Emotions of compassion, understanding, harmony, and warmth are present or needed.

7) Introspection, intuition, and spirituality are put into focus. There may be a quest for knowledge and truth. The querent may be going through an internal or profound transformation.

8) Since this particular number resembles the infinity symbol and embodies two whole circles, there is a message regarding cycles, completion and/or letting go.

9) Inner wisdom and leadership is seen with this number. The querent may be an inspiration to others or will be pursuing humanitarian pursuits. An alternative message may refer to difficulties coming to an end, and finally learning one’s lessons.

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*For numbers that are double digits or higher, you can add them to “reduce” them… That sounds pretty confusing doesn’t it— here are some examples:

11 is 1+1 = 2

22 is 2+2 = 4

33 is 3+3 = 6

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11) The querent may be spiritually sensitive during the moment they asked their question. Perhaps there is a spiritual awakening in particular or a call to become more like its associated Tarot card, The Magician.

22) There is a specific message regarding spiritual mastery or achievements. The querent is meant to build or expand their skills and path towards success. Harmony and balance is also advised since this number contains double 2s.

33) The querent may be undergoing an immense amount of growth or is called to focus on learning and advancement in everything they do. This number is associated with business and personal projects as well. So there is certainly an encouragement to stay on their desired path.

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Once you’ve reached the number of skips you intended to shuffle in your chosen playlist, lift your fingers from the button to stop the skipping! Then, pause the song whenever you are energetically drawn to particular lyrics.

Remember to take note of the mood and significant memories or imagery that comes to mind from the song.

✎ Interpreting Lyrics

Pay attention to how the lyrics make you feel and what they are saying. How do they relate to the question in mind?

If needed, you could perhaps write down any significant impressions of the song on paper and gather a message from there!

Ex. “How do they feel about me?”

9 SKIPS + Cloud 9 - Beach Bunny:

Lately, I’ve been feeling un-alive

But you bring me back to life

But when he loves me, I feel like I’m floating…

Your person in question feels inspired by you, compassionate, and like they can accomplish anything when they’re with you. This is quite evident as the number 9 encompasses these qualities, and is emphasized both in the intuitively chosen number of skips, as well as the title name. The song moreover feels upbeat and is likely a representation of their ultimate emotions towards you! They indeed feel like they’re on Cloud 9 ꒰⑅ᵕ༚ᵕ꒱˖♡♡˖꒰ᵕ༚ᵕ⑅꒱

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✿ Now it’s your turn! I was called to share this song with all of you. So if you feel drawn to it… perhaps it’s meant for you to interpret:

[English Lyrics]

© 2021 Copyright Lenora (Sailor Solar)

angels ancestors and spirit guides : 

[ a basic introduction ] 

… 

while our human selves define these energies radically different beings , they are all intigraly tied to one another and , dare i say , the exact same thing . 

through many hours of meditation , i have come to recount my many past lives as one of these beings as well as much of the methods i would use to guide different types of souls through their own unique situations . 

here are the definitions of each of these three beings , according to human beings :

angels 

humans regard angels as higher beings or messengers from their god . 

i regard angels as beings who do not possess physical bodies at the moment they make their efforts to guide or relay messages to you . very similar to how i’ve come to recognize spirit guides , but angels have had anywhere from one to five lifetimes in a physical body and either don’t wish to go back , or don’t wish to go back for several mellinia , so they spend their remaining / time inbetween helping humans and other souls along their journey’s . 

ancestors

physical ancestors are the spirits that previously inhabited bodies your current physical body is related to by blood . 

spiritual ancestors are the remnants or invocations of the different spirits you’ve been before numerous soul splits . 

spirit guides 

any being who does not possess a physical body at the moment they make their efforts to guide you . more often than not , these will be beings who have yet to possess a physical body of any kind and choose to help guide you along your way out of the goodness of their nature . 

some of these spirits are newly formed and some of them are incredibly old , however they are all so divinely connected with source they are half a step away from merging with them again. 

i’ve seen people lump angels and ancestors into the spirit guide category as well . technically , if we’re going off of commonly used human definitions , everything from fae to deities and spirit animals can count as spirit guides . 

although , the first paragraph is how i choose to define spirit guides as it is the best way i’ve been able to put into words information shared with me through meditation and channeling source . 

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basically though , all of these beings possesses the same type of protective , loving , directive archetypal energy that gives you exactly what you need at the exact moment you need it . 

while the human mind might have been trained to prefer labels and pretty boxes , all these beings and their energy trancends labels and categorizations of any kind . 

you cannot take their job description or presumed identifiers and stick them into different groups . they are inquantifiable and it is futile to try , but perhaps that’s why we do it . 

Friendly reminder that you are not obligated to worship the Gods as they were traditionally worshipped. Incorporating modern practices of ancient religions is just as valid. Remember that you can create a regime that caters to your schedule, health, and financial situation. They understand and appreciate the acknowledgment you are able to give.

Guide to Working with Deities

Gods and goddesses are extremely ancient beings of immense power and wisdom. There are some who have been alive since the beginning of the universe, long before humans or any other mortal beings were brought into existence (the most ancient one being Lucifer). And others were created later on, either by the Greater Deities outside this universe, or from being born as children of deities in this universe. When the mortal races began being created, there were gods who began forming pantheons to watch over them and be in charge of their progress.

The children of these pantheon gods often remained in the pantheon as well; however, most deities don’t limit themselves to just one pantheon, as they often go to multiple other lands (or sometimes other planets) to help different people, or approach certain individuals who they see worth in. They weren’t always included in the other pantheons because of this, since these deities weren’t staying permanently and would approach other cultures and individuals as they saw fit. Also, there are many deities who aren’t known to any culture, since they choose not to have any divine duties and simply want to enjoy existence in peace, or to focus solely on their own evolution.

All deities tend to be serious to some degree, but some are more approachable than others since they can be a bit more laid-back. But it is important to remember that gods are not like humans; yes they have passions, get married, and enjoy life, but they do not have a human mentality. They have all experienced thousands of years, millions of years, or even more (for the very ancient gods). They also have a much higher perspective than we do, and are extremely mature as beings with immense insight. So they will not agree with everything that humans think is moral, and they also don’t tend to act how people expect them to, since they are very deep and advanced beings and they don’t have human behaviours; they’re separate beings entirely to us.

The gods are also not always going to be nice towards you, since many will be serious or some may even be harsh; these things depend on the deity’s personality and also their method of teaching. But overall, the gods are just and operate based on their own wisdom (unless the deity is malevolent, which a few known ones are, such as Apep). Besides that, plenty of deities have even killed humans who angered them greatly, often those humans who desecrated their temples or harmed humans they cared for. So they are not usually as peace-loving and forgiving as some may think.

Who to Work With

Which deity you work with is largely up to you. The majority of deities welcome any human who is respectful and spiritually open, and are often happy to help you learn and develop through lessons of wisdom. So if there is a deity you feel a strong pull towards, it’s likely that you either worshipped them in a past life, and/or you are destined to worship them in this life in order to learn significant things about yourself and your life mission. In these cases, you are encouraged to reach out to that god and speak with them. The deities are always pleased to listen to serious spiritual questions from you, and to help guide you with things that are important in your life. If you aren’t certain if the deity wants to help you with something, you only need to ask them through tarot, which is the best way if you don’t have accurate enough astral hearing.

Different Levels of Worship

You can worship as many deities as you like, but the level of worship depends on how devoted you wish to be. The most basic level of worship is general reverence towards a god or goddess, showing your love, gratitude, and deep respect for them. This can be done by speaking to the deity on occasion, whenever you feel the need, and to offer them praise and an offering. This can be done for many deities who you feel the desire to honour, but not to be very close to.

The next level is when you wish to be deeply devoted to a god or goddess. This means that you will request the deity of your choosing if they can watch over you closely and help guide you on multiple areas of your life, or on something specific that is important to you. This deity will act as your mentor in a way, and will expect you to speak with them often (not every day, but not to go months without speaking). You also don’t have to give them offerings every day or week even; usually, offerings should be given when you feel the desire to show your love, and when the deity does something to help you.

A deity will never force you or command you to worship them, and they also will not abuse or cause harm to you (unless the deity is malevolent- but the vast majority of gods in the pantheons aren’t malevolent). However, if you do something to anger the deity, either by showing unwanted lust towards them, calling them nicknames, or speaking about them in a disrespectful manner, the gods are more than likely to punish you in some way, depending on what they believe deserves to be done. Often, this punishment may take the form of a curse, which is very powerful and cannot be removed like a human-made curse.

But it should also be noted that there are many deities who will put you through a period of hardship in order to help you evolve. This is typically done with people who are more spiritual and aren’t casually worshipping the deities. Yet these challenges aren’t as severe as the challenges demons give to their worshippers, since the Left Hand Path is harsher than both the Middle Path and Middle-Left Path, which the majority of deities follow. Since these pantheon gods typically follow either the Middle or Middle-Left Path, they strongly value wisdom, self-mastery, balance, connection to the Earth, and strength of heart. So you may be tested in these things to help you grow and become better as a person, and to also overcome your weaknesses. Yet they (and demons) will not put you through anything that will damage your life, your mental health, physical health, or anything you aren’t truly ready for. They all can see into us and know what we can and cannot currently handle; so if something bad like the above happens while worshipping a god or demon, please don’t assume it’s them and instead ask them what is happening. The likely answer is that other things are at work, possibly negative energy from the world, your human rivals, a curse from a witch, or simply just difficult circumstances in life, which happen to everyone.

Though keep in mind that there are some gods who are actually malevolent and enjoying harming humans as their role, some examples include Apep and Eris (goddess of enmity and discord).

Patrons

Every person is guided by at least 4 or 5 deities during their lives- these gods and goddesses are ones who watch over the person and help them learn things that will contribute to their life mission. Usually, these deities don’t make themselves known to the people they watch over, especially since the majority of humans aren’t very spiritual. Sometimes, one of these gods may even leave the person at some point if the person completes a certain lesson that the deity was teaching them. So with their role completed, the deity will move on.

How to Work with Deities

When working with deities, it is very important to remember to be respectful and to know your place with them- don’t view them as your buddy to make jokes with or to think you are equal with them. They are gods, and they will always be far more advanced than any human. Deities also tend to become irritated when humans place labels on them or view them as if they are characters in stories; they don’t view these things the way you do and see this as very disrespectful. They expect their followers to take them seriously and not view spirituality as a game, so be aware of this higher perspective and don’t bring the gods down to your level, because none of them will appreciate this and they may become distant. You don’t have to be overly polite however, but make sure to have manners and listen to them when they give you advice. Chances are that the god knows you far better than you know yourself; so when they have advice to give, pay attention to it and don’t take it for granted.

If you would like to request a deity to come to your home so you can speak with them in-person, this can be done. Remember though that the gods have their own lives and are often busy with divine tasks or personal matters, so if they don’t arrive right away or at all, don’t assume that they are ignoring you because they likely aren’t. Thankfully, gods are able to be in multiple places at once (to a certain degree), so this makes it even more likely for them to have the opportunity to visit followers who request their presence.

When the deity does arrive to you, it is polite to bow your head to them as a show of respect. The gods are all very tall but will shrink themselves a bit when inside your home (they tend to be almost ceiling-height). Make sure to make wise use of this time, since you have the honour of having a god visit you. You can ask them questions or use this time to understand them better; they don’t usually get impatient and are often glad to answer spiritual things or to give advice. When you are done speaking with the deity, it is good to let them know and they will depart.

Astral senses

Astral senses, such as astral sight and astral hearing, are both essential to strive for if someone wishes to be deeply spiritual. This is mostly because the best way to try and understand a deity is to speak with them; no book on mythology could ever show you the essence of a deity and how they truly are. But keep in mind that astral sight often takes around a year or more of constant practice to become very clear; so if you are devoted enough and wish to strive for this, the deities will acknowledge this. But astral hearing is much more difficult to be mastered, since it requires more years of practice while also learning how to tune-out your own identity and desires at will, to allow yourself to become void inside, becoming a vessel for the spiritual voices (this is not recommended to do if you have psychosis). If this skill is not developed properly, what one will usually believe to be a deity or spirit speaking to them often ends up being their own mind (voices that are mental projections), based on their preconceived ideas of how that deity/spirit behaves. This is why one must silence their self completely, and have no ideas of their own during astral hearing, which takes a lot of self-mastery, as well as years to be perfected.

But while the astral senses allow for a very deep connection to the gods, and is a very worthwhile goal to strive for, it is not the only way to communicate if you don’t have these skills yet. The other way one can speak with a deity or spirit (to a lesser degree) is through tarot cards, although it is best to develop an accurate skill in this practice beforehand. With tarot cards, you can mainly only receive advice from the deity or insight about yourself, as any other topic is too complex to receive answers from by cards, especially if you wish to ask what the deity is like. I would however strongly recommend people not to use pendulums for spirit communication since they are heavily unreliable. This is because pendulums are very sensitive to energies and can move over the simplest thing, even your own desire for where it should move. So because of this, it is unwise to use this object to speak with gods or any spirits, since it will more often than not tell you nonsense or things that you want it to tell you.

Also, don’t feel bad if you cannot hear or see the deities; they won’t get mad or impatient with you for this. The vast majority of people in the ancient times couldn’t do these things, since they weren’t devoted to a spiritual life (that’s what the priests/priestesses, oracles, or shamans were for). So if the best you can do is pray to them and allow their guidance to take form in your life, that is perfectly fine.

Imposter Spirits

On the topic of communicating with deities and spirits, there is a category of spirit that is not only highly malevolent, but they are often prone towards pretending to be someone they aren’t. These malicious entities are called tar spirits, which are beings made out of corrupt energy that looks like tar (these usually are spawned from the body of Apep). Tar spirits are in their millions and are constantly darting through Earth or going through cities to attack people, causing either minor problems or more serious issues (such as tempting people to commit suicide, causing mental disturbances, physical pains, or attempting possession).

But one of the most common things they do is pretend to be a deity or spirit that someone trusts; they often do this in order to use that form to try and seduce their human target, which will cause them to bring more tar spirits through causing a pregnancy in their astral body. Or, they may seduce that human and have sex with them often, which will cause that person to begin developing physical pains, illnesses, or mental issues.

Take note that it is rare for a god or spirit to be attracted to humans, especially in the modern times where people are even more incompatible with their personalities. It is also because many gods already have relationships with other deities, and so they may have no interest in such things for this reason. Another effect is that if the person begins to view deities sexually through these experiences, it will badly affect their spirituality and make it more shallow, as well as making it so that they don’t truly take the gods seriously anymore. So for all these reasons, make sure to be cunning and wise, and remember the warning signs of having an imposter spirit with you. Also, it is safer to speak to deities by directing your words through your mind to them (like telepathy), since the tar spirits won’t hear you this way.

Study the Mythology, but not as if it’s 100% true

This is another very common mistake that has occurred in new age spirituality, possibly because many people are used to religions like Christianity, where the “holy” books are claimed to be true and unquestionable. But for the ancient civilizations, they didn’t do this. Their mythology was often either three things: a true account (which may or may not have been embellished over-time by other story-tellers), a teaching story using the gods and allegories to bring lessons of wisdom and morality, or a story of the gods written for entertainment purposes only (like for theatre)- these were not always respectful to the deities however, which would sometimes anger the gods. But even for the myths based on true accounts, be aware that the spiritual humans who witnessed these events usually did not fully understand what was taking place, as the events of the divine are greatly complex. So these were myths written by the perspectives of the humans who knew of them, and over time, may have been embellished even further.

The only way to truly know what is real and what isn’t is if you master your astral abilities, but since this is uncommon and takes years, it is best to read the myths with a pinch of salt. You can also ask some gods if a certain myth is true or not, and you can draw tarot cards to ask them how they feel about it. This may not be the best way to get answers, but it can help a little, especially if they feel strongly for or against the story.

For example, Athena doesn’t like the myth where it’s said she cursed a woman to become a spider- she explains this was simply a metaphor for the spider goddess. And she also explains that Medusa was never a victim, since that was a poem written by a Roman (Ovid), whereas the original Greek myth told the truth- that Medusa was born monstrous and was always malicious. That is why the Greek warriors had Medusa’s severed head on their shields, since bearing her head was a sign of achievement over evil (which is also why Athena is adorned with this symbol).  

Ways to Bond with Deities

There are many things you can do to bond with the deities. You can create art for them, sing for them, write devotional poetry, speak with them, etc. Many gods value their followers’ acts of love and care, since they care for many of us.

The gods all have been through great pain and hardship over their long existences, and many of them mourn over their lost civilizations which were raped and destroyed by the Abrahamic invaders, eventually causing the descendants of their own people to turn against them. Even now, people everywhere are continuing to break the temples that are already in ruins, or smashing ancient sculptures. So when a human anywhere in the world calls upon a deity out of respect, that deity will often see that human as worthy to be approached. They wish to help us end the dark ages of spirituality and to see reality as it actually is- not by making jokes about the gods or seeing things in simplistic ways, but to truly experience the spiritual and to see the grand complexities of existence.

Offerings

When giving offerings to the gods, it should usually be something that they connect with energetically, but they also tend to accept things that you give purely out of love. But for incense, it must be a scent they connect with energetically, otherwise it will be unsuitable (for instance, one should never offer a soft scent to Ares, like something floral). Incense should also be bought at a good quality and not something cheaply made. Offerings are meant to be sacrifices, wherein you sacrifice your own time or money to obtain something the deity would like, and you then devote it to them. Offerings can also be artwork you make for them or poetry you write for them, or even to create a digital altar for them (although it is best to have a physical altar if possible).

When you have given an offering to a deity, you should place it on their altar or on a clean surface if no altar is available. Make sure to announce to the deity that the offering is for them, bow your head, and then you can leave. If the offering is food or drink, you may leave it there for around a day, but do not partake of them. After the day, you can take the food and/or drink and respectfully discard it down the sink or into the trash. If the food was something solid (like chocolate), you can wrap it into a napkin while stating that you are discarding it into the trash as there is no other way. Make sure that you do not leave food or drink offerings out for a long time (like a week or more), as it has lost its essence, since the gods partook from it. Without its essence, the food/drink is energetically hollow and will begin to create a dip in the room if left for a long time. If the offering is something like an object, then you should leave it there at the altar or wherever you have a spot designated for that deity. This object cannot be used for yourself from then on, as it is a sacrifice. Also, if you offer a crystal to a deity, then that crystal can only be used to connect with them from then on.

All these efforts help you to be seen as respectable by the gods, and they will likely become more open towards you and doing more to guide you. It is also a way to train yourself spiritually, to see the beauty of sacrifice and to give something up for something greater.

the lost city of atlantis

"atlantis was my home, it was this beautiful island, surrounded by the most beautiful blue water. whales and dolphins were our protectors, our best friends. mermaids and humans lived happily together, between the sea and the land. angels were among us, angels were our healers, the people that came from other planets and dimensions, they came to us with a mission, to help planet earth, and helps us all. atlantis was beautiful, small mountains were here and there, with magical portals that brought you to these wonderful caves, surrounded by the most beautiful waterfalls, you could hear the water flowing gracefully. the rivers could heal you by just touching their crystal clear water. the crystals that had the most high energetic frequency, they helped us heal this island, they helped us healing our people. atlantis were the place were love and peace ruled over everything. now it lives in our memories. but it's still there somewhere. my home is there, out there, somewhere."

do you have any recommendations for where to read about herb and crystal correspondences and that kind of stuff for beginners? there is so much info out there and i want to know what's actually right agghh

Hi :) I would suggest going to multiple sources and cross-referencing them to see which correspondences are repeated. For example, if I go to 3 different sources and they all say that oregano is good for bringing in money, it’s pretty safe to say that one of oregano’s correspondences is money or wealth. 

However, I understand if you don’t really want to do that, so here are some resources that I find to be pretty accurate:

HERBS

from learnreligions.com (x)

from witchipedia.com (x)

from thethriftywitch.com (x)

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences from Walmart (x)

CRYSTALS

from wiccanow.com (x)

from happyglastonbury.co.uk (x)

from satincrystals.com (x)

MY BOS

Hope this helps :D