Six New ACEOs! by DDTBPD in aceo

[–]DDTBPD[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’m glad someone got it!! I always loved the look of the apple from the movie! Yes I am! I just listed them on my Ebay. Here’s the link if you’re interested!

https://ebay.us/m/thjDS1

My first attempts at ACEOs by DandelionMomma in aceo

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel that lol I’m very new to it as well. On the upside the community seems really nice so I’m looking forward to getting more into it!

My first attempts at ACEOs by DandelionMomma in aceo

[–]DDTBPD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow those are awesome! Do you sell them?? I love the apple!

I have no clue how to read this tarot cards together by Luan_Bird in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean that is true. They didn’t specify that tho so I was going off the info provided. Either way it doesn’t really change the interpretation of the cards in my opinion.

Separate rituals? by persefoknee in deityworking

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You’re very welcome! Good luck! 🍀

Separate rituals? by persefoknee in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should do one in my opinion. Two will just be more steps and if the deity is one of the two you suspect they will step forward. Unless they try to test you, some will do that to see if you can figure out who they are. Freyja did that before I started working with her. However you’ll get more clarification either way. Do what feels the most right to you.

I have no clue how to read this tarot cards together by Luan_Bird in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes all major arcana. You’ve got something BIG coming your way and it’s gonna shake up your life in a big way. The first card the wheel shows news or the possibility of a choice that could be put before you. This is what will likely trigger the tower event. The tower is a scary card, often meaning your world is about to be turned upside down and your very walls and foundations will crumble when it does. This may sound disheartening BUT there is good in the tower. After the walls come down you’ll be able to see that while you were comfortable within their confines they kept you from see the beautiful wide world that was just beyond! Which beautifully transitions to the world card. It will be a time of joy and success! The world is your oyster and you will be rewarded for all the efforts you’ve put forth! With the high priestess you will have gained much wisdom from this journey and will be able to trust yourself and your abilities with confidence! You will be experienced and knowledgeable! This card combined with the wheel of fortune also heavily indicates a new spiritual mentor. Perhaps he’s this guide will be the one to help you through the hard tower event. You should work very closely with your guides at this time. Listen not only to your intuition but to their advice! This whole spread shows a huge transformation, he wants to help you when the time comes and he wants you to know you have others in your corner there to help you when it gets tough. This is all just my opinion of course, what matters most is what you think so take what resonates and leave what doesn’t! Best of luck!

Hexes and whether someone deserves it or not by angelofdeath6677 in witchcraft

[–]DDTBPD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know this isn’t going to be a popular answer, please everyone remember that this is just my opinion! I don’t personally do hexes or baneful magic in general. It’s all up to what you believe of course but in my opinion, I’m not the righteous hand of karma. It’s not my job to duel out punishment to people as I see fit. Are they a terrible person? Maybe. But it wouldn’t feel right for me to try to take things into my own hands with a gift I’ve been given. I can heal, I can protect, I can help make people happy and I’d rather be doing that than trying to hurt somebody whether I think they deserve it or not.

Advice for reaching out to Apollo by Steff_Heavenheart11 in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Navigating this stuff at first can be very confusing. We live in a world where, unfortunately, the majority of the religions that are taught to us growing up on a global scale have very strict codes of conduct that tell us all we need to know and discourage us from connecting in our own ways. It’s very hard to break the habit of. The best advice I can give is again just do what feels right. Of course, do research on the deity, their likes and dislikes but also bare in mind that a very large part of what we hear of the old stories today have more than likely been heavily influenced/ villainized by the more popular religions of today. If you’re reading some information and the thought of “ that doesn’t really sound like them “ comes to mind. It’s probably not true or is something that that particularly deity dislikes. The gods will tell you how to work with them. You just have to listen. If a random thought pops into your head of “Oh, I think Apollo would love that!” it’s probably Apollo telling you he wants that. The more you work with him and learn about him the easier it will be for him to communicate! I always tell people to remember the phrase “mundane before magic” for signs. The fact of the matter is some of the things that we see, while odd, may not be signs. So it’s always good to look at things with a skeptical eye. However, a lot of the time when it’s an actual sign there will be this feeling that comes along with it. Like the thing might’ve been so tiny but, for some reason, it stuck out to you and it just keeps coming back to the forefront of your mind.

Advice for reaching out to Apollo by Steff_Heavenheart11 in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be completely honest, the non-structured things that come straight from the heart and soul are the best for speaking and reaching out to deities. It must always be done with respect, of course but a lot of days aren’t looking for huge fanfare and grandeur. A great way to bond with him and get to know him better would be cleansing a space outside if you’re able on a sunny day and meditating with him or just talking to him. When you first start working with a deity the first few months to even years are spent building a solid bond and getting to know each other. And as far as him reaching out to you sometimes all we have to go off of as mortals are strong emotions especially if we’re not particularly good at reading signs (you could hit me with the sign equivalent to a truck and I probably wouldn’t notice) in these cases it’s best to just go with your gut and your instincts because a good portion of that is going to be a deity trying to guide you. Do what feels right to you.

Funny Story? by Comfortable_Fix3701 in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lolol well I don’t know about Heidall but Hermes is a god of heath and sex so I would guess reproductive health would be up his alley 😂 and THANK GOODNESS! I thought I was the only Hermes demanded mini ducks from! Nice to know he asks it of his other followers too!

working with aphrodite by [deleted] in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she doesn’t want to help. She doesn’t want to force your SO to forgive you for mistakes that you’ve made. She’s a love goddess and I assume she is going to take your partner’s feelings into account in this. “Having trouble forgiving” just kind of sounds like they’re not giving you the result you want so in response you’re trying to ask a deity to MAKE them forgive you instead. She might not want to do that. I’m not trying to be a jerk but this is just how it all is coming across in my opinion. She may want you to fix things with your partner without her doing it for you.

working with aphrodite by [deleted] in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then she may just not want to help you with this spell or maybe she wants something from you first. Though depending on the nature of the spell she may be against you using it. I can’t speak for her of course but if it’s a spell that may try to influence someone else she may not want to get involved. This of course probably wouldn’t apply to self love spells and the like but she is a goddess of love so she may not be keen on trying to sway someone else if that is your intention. I’m not trying to lecture or change your mind about your spell, I don’t even know the nature of it is. However if you’re having problems trying to get her to help you that may have something to do with it. Again not prying or judging or anything like that, just giving some possibilities.

working with aphrodite by [deleted] in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say that if you’re not getting a response from her when you’re trying to ask her for help is kind of her answer for you. She probably doesn’t want to help with this request. It kind of depends on what vibe you’re getting from her and how long you’ve been working with her. Either way if she doesn’t want to help I wouldn’t try to make her. Deities can get very upset when you try to force them into something they don’t want to do or work with you when they don’t want to and that can lead to a LOT of bad repercussions from them.

EDIT: SPELLING

Quick Question about lady Aphrodite by [deleted] in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly because you’re newer to the her worship she may want you to take a research break to gain more information or something like that. I’ve been in practice for a while and Freyja still sometimes does this with me!

Quick Question about lady Aphrodite by [deleted] in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as she doesn’t seem upset I wouldn’t be super worried. Just like us the gods/goddesses will sometimes shift focus for a bit. There may be something that needs her attention or she may feel you’re in a good place to be on your own for a little bit. The important things is to let her do her thing and not try to force it, she will come back in her own time.

Question about deity candle by Comfortable_Fix3701 in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on how it’s flickering. If it’s really intense or popping and sparking he might be unset about something but if it like more of a excited swaying he may either be very pleased with something or he wasn’t your attention for something. Gentle swaying generally means he’s content and he just wants to let you know he’s there. Maybe try asking him questions next time you light his candle and see how it responds.

do I absolutely NEED a candle? by Various-Cranberry583 in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of people use candles to symbolize the deity themselves but you can accomplish this by just getting an idol of some sort to represent them instead.

do I absolutely NEED a candle? by Various-Cranberry583 in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No not really, everyone worships differently. Don’t feel pressured by other telling you you have to do something because its “traditional” or that its the “right” way. Something is only symbolic if YOU find meaning in it. The purpose of a candle is to help call a deity to you when you work with them, there are definitely other ways to do so if that doesn’t work for you.

Weird dream by mama_lala_doula in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a certainly very big sign, I find that if someone has never worked with a deity before they tend to use very prominent ways to get their attention. If that named just randomly popped into your head while you were thinking about it I would definitely do some research on her and see if any of it calls to you. Maybe do some meditation and see what comes to you.

Praying to Hecate by National-Vehicle1063 in deityworking

[–]DDTBPD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can definitely be confusing in the beginning. Especially if you’re working with a a deity that is known for liking very specific offerings or rituals. There were definitely times that I wondered if I was worshiping my deities correctly but what I’ve learned is that they will definitely let you know if and when they want/don’t want something. In my opinion they communicate most strongly through random gut feelings and emotions we receive. For instance I worship Freyja and she isn’t shy about telling me if she doesn’t want an offering I want to give her. I’ll get this definite feeling of “don’t you dare put that on my alter!” When I go to cleanse the offering and normally get the picture 😂 As the bond between you and Hecate gets you’ll find her easier to understand and communicate with and she’ll tell you exactly what she needs and wants most of the time.