# ♂ Weekly Witchy CHALLENGE - The Divine Masculine **URL:** \ **Category:** Activities\ **Tags:** deities\ **Created:** [April 26, 2023, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338 "2023-04-26T09:20:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Solasta\_Amore](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/solasta_amore/32/65836_2.png) [@Solasta\_Amore](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Solasta_Amore)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/21 "2023-04-28T10:11:12Z")
Okay actually I will not be posting an entry for this challenge as I am busy a lot right now, (crafting for Beltane! ☺ ❤️‍🔥) but I **have** to stop and say something to @CelestiaMoon. As Bry said earlier, I _need_ to tell you that you are a **masterpiece** by the God and Goddess, my love. I don’t know what to say much because I have honestly not met a trans person ever before but…meeting you, was like, _“I am meeting a soul so full of light!”_ Celestia, you are a beautiful, beautiful creation dear. I know, that there is not a 0.01 percent difference in any _type_ of human. I seriously feel so much respect and love for you my friend, I just can not express. May you be forever and ever Blessed with Goddess’s love and Divine protection. **Love you soooooo much!** ❤ :pink_heart: ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Garnet](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/garnet/32/68320_2.png) [@Garnet](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Garnet)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/22 "2023-04-28T11:51:29Z")
I’ve read all admissions and I’ve got to say that everyone has done an exemplary job. So much research thought and diversified opinions just make me so proud of each and every one of you. Thank you for allowing me to adjust my thoughts by reading yours. Did anyone else find, when investigating this subject how much of the Asian India flavor came out? Maybe I should look into them. Blessed be Garnet (Oh, and [AIRAM] Zeus needs to wear some pants. One slip of his blanket and Whew, old man junk!) Sorry… my bad 👾 ---
**Author:** ![MeganB](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/meganb/32/42726_2.png) [@MeganB](https://forum.spells8.com/u/MeganB)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/23 "2023-04-28T12:12:52Z")
I’m so struggling with this one 😅 ---
**Author:** ![CelestiaMoon](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/celestiamoon/32/17405_2.png) [@CelestiaMoon](https://forum.spells8.com/u/CelestiaMoon)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/24 "2023-04-28T14:19:45Z")
@Solasta_Amore Awww you’re making me cry happy tears my love 😭 :pink_heart: You are an extremely bright and loving soul as well, and having you in my life is a blessing. May the loving protection of the Goddess and God extend over you too 🤗 💖 ---
**Author:** ![Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/cosmic_curiosity/32/32009_2.png) [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Cosmic_Curiosity)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/25 "2023-04-28T20:06:48Z")
**CHALLENGE ENTRY** I would describe my self as a nurturing, supportive and empathetic person which links me more to the divine feminine. However I would also say that in the past, I have felt a great sense of vulnerability and of being passive, a push over almost. This lead me to realise that perhaps there was an imbalance between my feminine and masculine energies. Therefore, the Divine Masculine has become an important part in my daily practice. Of my three main deities, 2 are masculine. Ausir (Osiris) and Heru (Horus) form my triad along with Auset (Isis). They both feature in my BoS along with their epiphets and correspondences: ![20230428_204940](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/c/9/c9d4fa76673fdcb37ed2bc9479466320dcbb9a55.jpeg) ![20230428_204952](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/d/a/da8fc21621f5af9a809506eb38002355643fb635.jpeg) Each is represented on my altar by the images that I place on the altar each morning. The candles are also lit while I’m at home each day to represent Heru bringing light as the sun and moon are his eyes and to light the way for Ausir from the underworld that he rules over… ![20230428_182831](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/5/c/5cee03d1552a99f3490bda36fe96d684a1ea847d.jpeg) ![20230428_182811](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/d/c/dccf44b1ebd943aa34d604b6688684d691ede0b9.jpeg) Each morning, I offer them a short prayer (I also do this for Auset, my feminine deity). These are not set in stone but normally manifest as something like this… _Mighty Heru, God of the skies_ _He whose eyes are the sun and moon_ _Great Protector and Strong of Valour_ _I send you my gratitude and my love_ _Might Heru, I ask that,as this new day begins,_ _You share with me with your strength and determination_ _Like you showed when you avenged your father_ _Help me to solve my problems and build the courage to overcome the obstacles that stand in my way._ _Keep your watchful eye on me as I go about my day, moving from place to place Great Heru._ _Your presence is felt, welcomed and adored_ _I send you my gratitude and my love_ _Praise to you might Heru_ _Dua Heru_ If offering a prayer to Ausir, I use his epithets and ask him to watch over my loved ones who have passed from this world into his, and assist with their continued protection and happiness so that we may meet again. I also ask that he share his wisdom to build prosperity and abundance like he did his people when he taught them to farm the land and reep its benefits. In the evenings I thank the deities for being part of my day and ask them to be part of my day when the sun rises once more before extinguishing the candles. When I want to work specifically with one of the deities. I have made “mini” altars in the form of a scrapbook with images of relevant objects and associated animals. There is also a small jar hanging with appropriate oil as an offering. I open this up and use when I want to work on something specific: **Heru** : _leadership, strength,protection, mental clarity, problem solving, assisting family_ **Ausir** : _guide and assist passed loved ones, bring peace, restore order, new beginnings, transitions, abundance, prosperity, fertility and even gardening/planting_ ![20230428_183015](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/d/e/de6803735966b532c5deb7445b89ef32a42c0c60.jpeg) ![20230428_183240](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/7/c/7cdbcf781dda93e804844cdf5233be8fde407f12.jpeg) Alternatively, I will use this when I want to meditate upon the deity. I also have more formal verses written in my BoS for specific connections to my deities. ![20230428_204905](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/3/9/39f3c563de78e9e4eee626c086da21e25d462650.jpeg) ![20230428_204922](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/2/f/2f0738d3abc7cdccd493f5dfad89253bc59feb73.jpeg) ![20230428_204849](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/7/7/771b9f1ddbb52fa8009772f9f79509bcbd1b998b.jpeg) These influences of the divine masculine have helped me become a more confident, focused and assertive person. I feel I have more clarity about who I am and what I am supposed to do in situations. My inner strength has grown and I am.able to stand my ground and establish my boundaries much more than I was ever able to previously. Blessed be Alan ---
**Author:** ![Garnet](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/garnet/32/68320_2.png) [@Garnet](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Garnet)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/26 "2023-04-28T23:51:55Z")
> [@CelestiaMoon](#): > > I started making peace with masculinity. I’ve been there, you will survive and respect the masculine again. ---
**Author:** ![CelestiaMoon](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/celestiamoon/32/17405_2.png) [@CelestiaMoon](https://forum.spells8.com/u/CelestiaMoon)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/27 "2023-04-29T00:17:33Z")
> [@Garnet](#): > > I’ve been there, you will survive and respect the masculine again. Thank you dear Garnet, I’m already getting there in my own pace 🫂 :pink_heart: I guess it all comes down to forgiveness and letting go of fear, giving another chance where it’s safe to do so. Tantra has been pretty great for that too. 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Artemisia](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/artemisia/32/78846_2.png) [@Artemisia](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Artemisia)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/28 "2023-04-29T01:16:04Z")
> [@BryWisteria](#): > > For those who work primarily with the Divine Feminine and female goddesses, I know this topic can be a challenging one- but I can’t help but think that the more challenging a topic is, the more worthwhile it is to give it a try! 😀 ❤ Oh, I absolutely agree! It wouldn’t be a challenge if it was easy 😉 but truly I like to be prodded out of my comfort zone to learn about and work with different aspects of Magick. I was going back and forth between the Horned God and the Green Man as both align well with Beltane and Artemis, but I think I’m leaning more towards Green Man for this challenge. I have a few ideas and it will depend on how draining my weekend is as to what I chose to do. I really want to create something (big surprise there! 😆 ) and have been kind of on a roll this week putting time into different crafty things. 💚 Fingers crossed that tomorrow doesn’t wipe me out emotionally and energy-wise. I have a long run in the morning, have to say goodbye to a longtime Tiger friend at work in the afternoon, and then spend time with my SO after he arrives home in the evening from a week-long stay with ailing parents… so… it will be a challenging all around. I’m trying to take each thing as it comes and focus on what I can control to get through the day. 💚 🦌 🏹 🌿 ---
**Author:** ![Heav3n](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Heav3n](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Heav3n)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/29 "2023-04-29T01:22:38Z")
I found my picture of my deer looking at me and me looking at it. I wanted to share. ![177026551_10158173023365197_4664074386533213612_n](https://spells8s3.b-cdn.net/original/3X/b/6/b6a9cf52b869fc9dc360883c41a281fd04d4303d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Nixi](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@Nixi](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Nixi)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/30 "2023-04-29T04:46:52Z")
Me too. I planned to research The Horned God but my brain won’t let me 🤦🏻‍♀️ and I’ve having trouble coming up with a plan b 😩 😆 ---
**Author:** ![Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/cosmic_curiosity/32/32009_2.png) [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Cosmic_Curiosity)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/31 "2023-04-29T07:38:42Z")
@Nixi @MeganB You could maybe start by looking at the energies that the divine masculine brings and evaluate whether you are balanced or imbalanced with the divine feminine. I did an evaluation of myself a while back and looked at both the feminine and masculine energies, establishing what i had most of and what I lacked. I found that i had an imbalance so stadted to incorporate things to try and bring more masculine energy e.g. get out in the garden, exercising, meditation, competitive activities etc. ---
**Author:** ![Solasta\_Amore](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/solasta_amore/32/65836_2.png) [@Solasta\_Amore](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Solasta_Amore)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/32 "2023-04-29T09:03:43Z")
Oh my Alan, I have to stop and say that I absolutely adore and love your magickal creativity!! No matter which challenge entry it is, your entries are so full of colours and magic! 😍 🤩 ✨ Well done my friend, I think this was really beautiful and inspiring! 🤗 😇 💖 ---
**Author:** ![Solasta\_Amore](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/solasta_amore/32/65836_2.png) [@Solasta\_Amore](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Solasta_Amore)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/33 "2023-04-29T09:05:37Z")
You know that I love you right? You are a blessing too my love… :pink_heart: ✨ :pink_heart: ---
**Author:** ![Nixi](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@Nixi](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Nixi)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/34 "2023-04-29T09:05:47Z")
That’s a great idea, and probably a very helpful one thank you. Balance is never a bad idea 😆 I will definitely do that and hopefully I’ll be able to finish it in time for the challenge. How 'bout it @MeganB ready to find something else about ourselves that needs fixing? 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Solasta\_Amore](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/solasta_amore/32/65836_2.png) [@Solasta\_Amore](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Solasta_Amore)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/35 "2023-04-29T09:07:22Z")
This is **sooooooo** sweet! 🥹 🦌 ❤ I loove this picture! @Heav3n 😘 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/cosmic_curiosity/32/32009_2.png) [@Cosmic\_Curiosity](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Cosmic_Curiosity)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/36 "2023-04-29T09:21:55Z")
Thank you so much for your kind words. I do love the challenges and hope that sharing my entries will help others too. Unfortuntaly I missed last weeks due to a hectic work schedule so I wanted to make up for it this week. Blessed be ---
**Author:** ![Solasta\_Amore](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/solasta_amore/32/65836_2.png) [@Solasta\_Amore](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Solasta_Amore)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/37 "2023-04-29T09:43:17Z")
You’re most welcome hon, and don’t worry about that! I have missed nearly 4 challenges if I am counting right…oh! I so didn’t want to! But I couldn’t help it. Time issues, health issues and of course my own emotional issues. 🙄 ☺ So I have _now_ realized that our coven members are so loving that they will support in no matter what condition. I really appreciate this and am thankful to you all so much. I am also planning on rejoining the **weekly witchy challenges** from the next one! 😉 😇 ✨ ---
**Author:** ![MeganB](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/meganb/32/42726_2.png) [@MeganB](https://forum.spells8.com/u/MeganB)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 12:31pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/38 "2023-04-29T12:31:42Z")
@Cosmic_Curiosity @Nixi – It’s funny because I’ve been trying to think of something to do for this challenge since it started. I have a weird…I don’t know how to describe it. I haven’t worked with male deities, I know a bit about a few but nothing more than surface level information. I get kind of weirded out by gendered things in spiritual spaces – and nothing against those that don’t mind, of course! – it’s just hard for me to put them together. I’m going to do a bit of reflection on this, I think, and maybe see where that takes me. ---
**Author:** ![Garnet](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/garnet/32/68320_2.png) [@Garnet](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Garnet)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/39 "2023-04-29T12:51:25Z")
take your time, my love. My poor Rich paid for a lot of crimes he never committed. G ---
**Author:** ![Susurrus](https://spells8.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.spells8.com/susurrus/32/47671_2.png) [@Susurrus](https://forum.spells8.com/u/Susurrus)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338/40 "2023-04-29T13:18:21Z")
I’ve enjoyed everyone’s entries so far 🤩 & the more I see how others have approached it, the more my brain is having a hard time figuring out how to for myself… Ah the life of an overthinker with ADD… 🤣 I also have only regularly worked with Goddesses… & only a handful of times with Gods usually related to a sabbat or something with the Goddesses of the same pantheon… so trying to think out of my comfort zone too which I think is complicating this for me even more 🧐 🤔 😅 [Previous page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.spells8.com/t/weekly-witchy-challenge-the-divine-masculine/37338.md?page=3)