Being with the Gods is feeling the air fill your lungs, letting yourself be lulled to sleep under their protection, waking up under the sun—it truly is like coming home.

They have always been, they always will be. They're here for you to pray to, no matter what happens.

Scandinavian myths for children, Katya Anikina

Hail Thor

Hail to the far traveled son of Jord Hail to the friend of humanity Hail to the guardian of Midgard Bless and walk with us this day

Part of my family altar (the frame behind the deities is about my family history). The shelf above has items from loved ones I've lost that were either theirs or items they gave me.

Written to the feel and scheme of the Catholic Hail Mary. I grew up Catholic and often miss the flow of the Hail Mary in prayer so I altered it to fit All Mother.

Hail Frigg, full of grace divine,

The All Mother, forever shine.

Blessed art thou in wisdom's light,

Guidance and comfort, day and night.

Holy Frigg, source of strength and might,

In your embrace, we find respite.

All-knowing Mother, hear our plea,

Guide us on life's vast, unknown sea.

Frigg, with love, your children bless,

In your wisdom, we find success.

Support us in each trial we face,

Grant us your mercy and embrace.

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No Frith with Fascists!

"If aware that another is wicked, say so:

Make no truce or treaty with foes."

Hot take, and I truly mean this in the kindest way possible, but some Pagans very much need to examine their own religious trauma before speaking on what is right/wrong to say in Pagan spaces.

I understand that Paganism is an incredibly freeing religion for many people (most notably for those coming from Christianity), and that’s wonderful, but Paganism isn’t lawless, and it never has been.

I understand that you don’t like religious dogma, that’s fair. But that doesn’t mean this religion is a free for all. The Gods are authority figures, they are rulers, and they do ask things of us. For some Pagans I fear that they have based their entire religion on being an opposition to Christianity and that’s just… not ideal.

You cannot build a healthy relationship to the Gods if you are constantly comparing them to Christianity. You cannot follow the Gods if you refuse to do anything they ask of you that feels too similar to another religion that has hurt you in some way.

I’ve seen people say that Pagans shouldn’t veil because modesty is only a Christian invention designed to oppress women. I’ve seen people say that blasphemy doesn’t exist and that the idea that Gods (any God(s)) can get offended is a Christian fear tactic. I’ve seen people say that humans are on the same hierarchical level as the Gods and that the idea that humans are servants to God is a Christian tool for denying human power.

Not only are these things blatantly untrue, but it also negates the power of the Gods, and pushes doubt upon the personal convictions of fellow Pagans.

Paganism exists independently from Christianity. I truly don’t know how anyone can build a healthy practice when the only way they connect with the Gods is in a reactionary “screw Christianity!!” sort of way. Despite what society may say; Paganism is not an enemy to Christianity. It exists independently, and it has for thousands and thousands of years.

I really hope everyone who struggles with religious trauma can find the healing they need, but I implore you to not allow that to be the defining factor of your religion, and I beg that to not distract you from the undoubtable authority of the Gods.

May the Gods bless everyone, hail the great Lords and Ladies above 🩷

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