Working with Deities… Where to Start

A deity is a god or goddess that has been worshiped throughout various cultures we can learn about them through history, mythology and folklore.

Why work with a deity and do you have to work with a deities as a witch:

You do not have to work with a deity as a witch some are called to and others are not if you choose not to it doesn’t make you any less of a witch it’s not for everyone. I was not called to deity work until about 2-3 years into my practice.

The why in working with a deity can be different for everyone. Some work with deities to help with spiritual development or to add that deities energy and influence into your practice. I tend to work with deities that can help fill in the gaps of things I feel like I lack and need help and support to work on or to help with something specific within my spiritual journey. You can also look at your astrology chart to see what deities would be best for you to work with based on your chart.

You can also work with a deity for specific spell work or ritual.

Where to start:

If you feel called to work with a deity try to build a relationship with that deity through mediation, prayer, or ritual.

Research learn what you can about the deity that you want to work with. Read the mythology associated with the deity you are wanting to work with. There are also so many amazing books available on different deities.

There will be deities that are harder to find info on that you might be called to work with for those I would just find what you can and just build a relationship and gain your own knowledge through working with them. The goddess Eri is one I have been called to work with and there is very limited info on her.

Set up an alter or make an offering to your deity. Offerings don’t have to be big or expensive they can be as simple as a glass of water or dedicating something to them such as studying a specific subject. Ex. Researching and learning about herbs and natural medicines and dedicating it to the goddess Eir. Or cleaning up a park as a dedication to the goddess Gaia or volunteering at an animal shelter as a dedication to Hekate or Artemis.

Remember everyone’s experience with deity work will be different even if you are working with the same deity as someone else you might have different experiences and all are valid.

I am going to be making a few post on deity work let me know if there is something specific you would like me to cover in the comments.

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