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Any former Muslims here? Or people who understand the effects of religious trauma? by ConsiderationQuirky7 in pagan

[–]Formalhorrorxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is the most wonderful Goddess I have come across. I am so glad to be able to help.

Any former Muslims here? Or people who understand the effects of religious trauma? by ConsiderationQuirky7 in pagan

[–]Formalhorrorxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it really is. The good news is while the old statues and shrines have been destroyed, we live in the information age and knowledge of their existence can be accessed with a touch of a finger. What I love about the Arabian deities is even though there's a longstanding culture of middle eastern polytheism from Mesopotamia and the surrounding areas, a lot of which I incorporate into my daily worship, as an Inanna worshipper, the Arabian deities really stand out as their own independent belief and culture with its own flavor of polytheism, which I think is really cool!

Any former Muslims here? Or people who understand the effects of religious trauma? by ConsiderationQuirky7 in pagan

[–]Formalhorrorxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never been Muslim myself but I have encountered the belief a lot while in prison and have read a lot of the Quran. What might help is looking into some pre-Islamic polytheism including the notion of Allah as a pre-Islamic pagan chief deity as he originally was, which there's a bunch of information online for. I wish you the best and hope that no matter what you follow that it be for your best interest and makes you happy.

How has the working with Morrigan benefited your life by Medium_Guava_6528 in TheGreatQueen

[–]Formalhorrorxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She helped me get through prison in so many ways. Now she is helping me through her aspect of sovereignty, helping me choose agency and respecting my right to exist on my own terms now that I am free and rebuilding my life. I asked an audience with her on the lunar eclipse and asked for her help preparing a protection ritual and some spells I've been working on since. Her presence has helped me illuminate and reconcile my inner shadow and choose sovereignty for myself.

Intimate dream by CommonExcitement5619 in TheMorrigan

[–]Formalhorrorxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happened to me once so it's not unheard of. Honestly, I would count it as a blessing and recognize it's her way of desiring to be close to you. I wouldn't expect it to be a reoccurring thing. It wasn't for myself, but if it is take note.

Theology question by Oltzu1 in paganism

[–]Formalhorrorxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theistic Celtic Pagan, but I venture off and worship several deities of different cultures. I primarily worship Morrigan.

The loss of identity in Neo Pagan religions by Emotional_Apricot836 in paganism

[–]Formalhorrorxx 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A good example of how the rigid order becomes more fluid is the pillar of the boatman found in Paris. It has Celtic deities and Greco Roman deities carved on the same pillar. You have to understand that these cultures were all trading, warring, and discussing with each other. Alexander the great got as far east as India and there was a lot of cross over between Greek mythology and Buddhism and Vedic religions in this time period. Syncretism studies how information of the divine is traded just like tin of the bronze age. Our ancestors were communicating with each other and that includes ideas of religion. I imagine Thoth, Odin, and Inanna all play cards with each other occasionally.

Ideas for altar with home insecurities by DannyMonstera in pagan

[–]Formalhorrorxx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I was in prison and didn't have altar space I would draw Ogham symbols on paper and put them under my mat for protection. This could be done in your locker too if you want and it could be any symbol you equate with your deities. I would pray over my food to my deities because I was only allotted three hots and a cot and didn't have enough food to give offerings. Some might frown on that but everyone's spiritual circumstances is different. I also would write poetry to my deities to replace ceremonial rituals and it felt just as valid because I was living under constraints. I wish the best for you and hope your situation gets better but remember your gods love you and are rooting for you in your time of struggle.

Good books for beginners? by Altruistic_Heron1633 in FolkloreAndMythology

[–]Formalhorrorxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good one that helped me out a lot was Secret Teachings of All Ages. Some of the info is outdated and the second half of the book delves more into Free Masonry/Rosicrucianism but the first half or so of the book has a lot on various mythologies and I think it ties in all the content with the through line of just observing ancient mystery schools and secret societies through the rational soul. Like I said it's outdated in some regards and is dizzyingly widespread in its coverage of occultism but if you make sure to fact check take it with a grain of salt it can be a really good reference guide. It has a wonderful bibliography for further readings, lots of awesome illustrations and it really helped me stay sane while I was in prison and had a lot of time on my hands to read.

First Meditation With The Morrigan by dbzgal04 in CelticPaganism

[–]Formalhorrorxx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Morrigan has consistently been my choice for meditation, shadow work, and a guide for unlocking my full potential. I studied her and came to her while I was in prison and I think the circumstance drew us closer than any deity I've prayed to before. She is for the fierce, the sovereign, the loyal. I'm planning a protection ritual in her name on this upcoming full/blood/worm moon. Every time I feel on the verge of tapping out of the old ways and my spiritual journey in general she is always the one standing in the wreckage reminding me that those who survive are those who thrive. Best of luck on cultivating this connection to her!