🏆 Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - Catch-Up! [Challenge #200]

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Challenge Entry #12: Deities & Deity Worship – Blessed by the Divine

For this challenge I wanted to discuss the items that go into making a dedication rite for a deity. With three new deities, Lugh, Tyr, and Freya, I need to work on these. As they usually take me more than a week to pull together, involving thoughtful planning and personal reflection, I am sharing some considerations and questions to that I use to design meaningful dedication rites:

Considerations:

  1. Deity Attributes and Symbolism:

    • Research the myths, attributes, symbols, and correspondences of Lugh, Tyr, and Freya.
    • Incorporate colors, elements, herbs, and offerings associated with each deity.

  2. Personal Connection:

    • Reflect on why I feel drawn to each deity and how they resonate with me.
    • Consider my intentions and goals for working with each deity.

  3. Ritual Components:

    • Plan the structure of my ritual, including opening, main dedication, and closing (example below).
    • Decide on the tools and materials I will need, such as candles, incense, crystals, or specific herbs from my apothecary.

  4. Sacred Space:

    • Choose a location where I feel comfortable and can focus without interruptions.
    • Consider creating an altar space dedicated to each deity, incorporating their symbols and offerings.

  5. Timing:

    • Select a time that feels auspicious, such as during a specific phase of the moon or on a day associated with the deity.

  6. Offerings and Gifts:

    • Prepare appropriate offerings for each deity, such as food, drink, flowers, or handmade items.
    • Think about ongoing offerings or actions I can commit to as part of my dedication.

Questions to Answer:

  1. Why am I drawn to this deity? What aspects of their mythology or attributes resonate with me?

  2. What do I hope to gain from this relationship? How do I want to grow or change through this connection?

  3. What can I offer to this deity? What skills, actions, or devotions can I commit to in their honor?

  4. How can I honor this deity in my daily life? What small, everyday actions can I take to show my dedication?

  5. What symbols and correspondences are associated with this deity? How can I incorporate these into my ritual and altar?

  6. How do I want the ritual to feel? What emotions and energies do I want to cultivate during the dedication?

Ritual Example Outline:

  1. Opening:

    • Cleanse the space using incense or another preferred method.
    • Cast a circle or create a sacred boundary, if desired.

  2. Invocation:

    • Call upon the deity, using their names, attributes, and symbols.
    • Light a candle in a color associated with the deity (e.g., gold for Lugh, red for Tyr, green for Freya).

  3. Dedication:

    • State your intentions and reasons for dedicating yourself to the deity.
    • Offer gifts such as herbs from your apothecary, crystals from your collection, or handmade items.
    • Perform a symbolic act, such as anointing yourself with oil, lighting incense, or making a written pledge.

  4. Meditation or Prayer:

    • Spend time in silent meditation or prayer, opening yourself to communication with the deity.
    • Listen for any messages or impressions.

  5. Closing:

    • Thank the deity for their presence and blessings.
    • Close the circle or sacred space.
    • Record your experiences and any messages received in your journal.

By considering these elements and reflecting on these questions, I will be able to create deeply personal and meaningful dedication rituals for Lugh, Tyr, and Freya.

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