Let's talk Gods....

Recently, I have realized that majority of my practice has become pretty Dianic (for those of you who don't know, that means the focus is solely on the Goddess seeing the God as a mere consort). Prior to the past year or so I have always believed in a strong balance of power between the two. 

Hestia

Within the past year I have been gifted to learn of my Matron Goddess, Hestia. The story of how she came to me is very personal and very few know it. Maybe one day I will feel comfortable enough to share it on here, but as of right now I do not. (Dear readers please don't take offense.) She has been with me now for over a year and I have had no inkling whatsoever of a Patron God. 

I would like to bring my practice back into balance, but the longer I am with Hestia the further and further away I get from that balance that I once had. 

I've done research and looked up ways to use divination and meditation to find him. I feel as though once I find my Patron God my practice will fall back into balance, and perhaps my life will follow suit.

The Green Man

There are a few that I feel slightly drawn to, Cernunnos, Odin, and The Green Man. Odin has the most draw for me, I am deeply in love with Norse traditions and beliefs. Recently, I found out that I have Viking connection in my past, so that may have a little something to do with it. 

Regardless, I am still searching. Not that I mind, one of the things that I love about my path is that it is ever evolving, just like the earth around us.

On that note, I bid you all sweet dreams!

Brightest Blessings 
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Education

I can not tell you how many people I have had to explain this to. Including my family members, friends, and close relatives. 

The question I get a lot is 'Do you really believe in magick?'. Thanks to  modern media there are SOOO many misconceptions about what REAL magick is. Of course every time I answer with a firm and resounding YES! I believe and experience magick all the time. 

I've even broken it down in terms of quantum mechanics for the really skeptical people. And almost every single person I explain it too walks away with a better understanding of what it is I practice and do. Even more surprising, most embrace and accept me for who I am.

So the real question is, "How much should you explain to a non-pagan?"

My go to... as much as they are willing to take in given whatever your time constraints! Most have no real basis for what we are, what we do, and even think we slaughter animals on the regular. Not saying that it doesn't happen, but I personally (and every witch I know) do not.

The more our practices are de-mystified to others the more accepting I have found that they are. Yes, there are still some things that I hold sacred and refuse to share, such as actual spells, rituals, and certain rites. 

My question to you is what are your thoughts on education of non-pagans?

Well, it's getting late and I truly am exhausted.

Blessed Be my wonderful readers!
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