Challenge Entry - Who’s Your Deity?
I’m hesitant to say that my practice has evolved over the past year as I don’t quite feel that describes what is happening. It’s more that I’m realizing labels or boxes that I’ve used in the past were inaccurate and I’m only now classifying things properly.
My first introduction to the divine was my catholic upbringing. I went to church and CCD, attended catholic school for several years, and was confirmed in the faith. There were many parts of it that I enjoyed and connected to. However, I drifted away the church while I was in college.
It wasn’t until I was in my early 20s that I felt a connection to something else, started exploring Wicca, left Wicca, and eventually connected and worked with several deities.
I have written before about my connection and work with
Artemis, Hekate and Selene
Connection to Artemis
Artemis Tarot Spread
Artemis and my magickal name
Artemis - Full moon consecration
Selene
Hekate connections here and here
Hekate, Selene, Artemis connections
Through all of this, heck, through my whole life, my deepest connection has been to nature. I am drawn to the beauty of birds, fascinated with butterflies and moths, toiled happily in vegetable and flower gardens, and found peace walking through the forests and over mountains. Inspired and educated by a fellow coven member, I’ve looked more into a bioregional practice. I’ve been learning to work with local land spirits and finding my plant and animal spirit familiars. I have taken herbalism courses and continue my studies. My practice has become a mix of green, forest, and hedge magick.
I feel that my practice has become less deity-focused, which isn’t to say that I don’t work with one of my deities when it is needed. It’s helpful for me to have a focal point when I do spells or rituals or rather - to have a name and a deity in mind to petition.
I do sometimes wonder if even 30 years ago the call I heard was from the land or nature itself. Perhaps to make it make sense to me, I had to attach that to a name. Maybe 
but I don’t think it was the wrong path to take.
So does this mean I don’t have or work with a deity? No. I do still ask for Selene’s blessing, Hekate’s protection, and Artemis’ guidance. They are a part of my practice and will continue to be. They assist in different aspects of my life and my craft as I continue to strengthen my bonds with my local land spirits.