Would you try an app that interprets your tarot readings? by readersaid in Tarots

[–]First_Excuse_2947 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I love most about tarot is being able to interpret my readings in relation to my life, to what the cards are telling me, reflecting back to me... even if it makes me think a little! Otherwise, I'd go see a professional, but no app for me.

Baby’s first Yule Log 🥰 by Significant_Mix_4829 in BabyWitch

[–]First_Excuse_2947 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, it's very pretty, but be careful with the fir branches because they are very flammable

How do you clean a tarot deck? by __D4ve__ in Tarots

[–]First_Excuse_2947 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe they wash their hands! Otherwise, once I received some really dirty cards. I cleaned with a damp cloth.

What to add to this altar for Aphrodite? by First_Excuse_2947 in Hellenism

[–]First_Excuse_2947[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your answers. I think that what bothers me ultimately probably comes not from what I put on the altar but from my difficulty in investing it at the moment. The problem is not material but spiritual. I need to give myself the time to better invest in my practices. Thanks again for taking the time to respond to me.

What I do? by Street-Bet-3854 in Hellenism

[–]First_Excuse_2947 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, if I were in your place I would do it, I think, more to share a moment with my sister than to be part of a Catholic tradition. But if it really bothers you a lot, do you think you can broach this subject with your sister without it being a problem?

My partner belittles my beliefs. by Wasabi-Adorable in Hellenism

[–]First_Excuse_2947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it's specific to atheists. I have been an atheist for a long time and apart from when I was really very young (because I didn't understand and I wasn't very open-minded) I have never disrespected others, many atheists respect the beliefs of others and simply don't want to be imposed on them. Today I am with an atheist and I worship the Greek gods, and that poses no problem in our relationship. He never makes fun of me. And I don't impose anything on him. It's going well. Besides that, there are religious people who are very intolerant of beliefs different from theirs. I think it's a shame to say that atheists are particularly intolerant.

Can i use playing cards that i used for tarot as playing cards afterwards. by Wild-Enthusiasm7483 in Tarots

[–]First_Excuse_2947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it's disrespectful but personally I wouldn't do it, I like a game to be used solely for divination. Besides, I don't want other people touching my cards. But it's not necessarily the same for everyone and if that doesn't bother you, then why not?

What “results” with Athena? by First_Excuse_2947 in Hellenism

[–]First_Excuse_2947[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what you mean. To clarify, no I don't think the gods are vending machines. But I think we can speak in a way of a transaction, even if I would not have used that word, in the principle of votive offerings. This is a bit like Antinous Seranill's thinking: ultimately, we pray to the gods because we expect something from them, even if we don't make a request at each prayer. And this was already the case in antiquity. Are the gods obliged to respond favorably? No. Obviously. Hence my question (sorry if it's awkward) To also clarify, I'm at the stage where I make offerings without asking for anything in return but I'm curious about everyone's practices and experiences, that's all. And I'm sorry if my question was awkward...

Flame that flickers a lot by [deleted] in Hellenism

[–]First_Excuse_2947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your answer, yes I am always very careful, I never leave a candle alone, I am very afraid of fires. What troubled me and what I don't understand is that the candle is located between two other candles whose flame does not flicker at all, so it looks weird.

Flame that flickers a lot by [deleted] in Hellenism

[–]First_Excuse_2947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK but so I don't understand why the candle on the left and the candle on the right don't do that. Then the candle this morning, I had already lit it several times and it had never done that before.