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The hull of the Draken Harald Hårfagre, a viking longship replica. It seems to glide through the waves on bubbles. An effect that the hull creates due to its clinker construction and provides speed and buoyancy.

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devoting my time is my favorite offering, the one thing I can never get back

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The one that I’ve found most accessible for a wide amount of devotees is cleidomancy (sp?) or casting lots. In Norse paganism it’s really common to see it done with bones, but if you can find a set of small objects that resonate with you or the gods, you can hold them in your hand, and ask the gods to guide them into a particular position as you drop or toss them. Then you can interpret the way they fall as an answer to the questions you have. In my experience it takes a LOT of practice to get things to come clear, but it’s an easier divination method to hide from people if you’re “closeted!” I personally prefer meditation and another, far less accessible technique of reading patterns in seaweed at low tide, so I’m not super experienced with this one, but it seems like it’d be a great one for you to try! Good luck and have fun! 💙

Can someone tell me some divination technique? I don't have a tarot deck or a pendulum, and it is being difficult to find a method that is accessible for me :(

Oh, and i'll use it to comunicate with the gods :D

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Shark friend

🦈❤️

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I’ll probably never be fully “out” in my faith. I’ve made my peace with that, at least I think I have. However, I am very glad that I found friends who are accepting of all beliefs and who I trusted enough to share mine with them. I’m so glad I found those irl friends and this online community. Even though I feel like my practice is very unique, I feel so accepted by everyone here. Thank you.

BIG shoutout to those who are practicing in secret

y'all don't get enough recognition because leading a double life is exhausting (i know because i'm one of those people leading that very same double life)

shoutout to those who can't tell anyone about their practise

shoutout to anyone who can't own tarot or oracle decks and so use household items to do divination

shoutout to those who can't have candles or fancy altars

shoutout to those who practice in secret.

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I might make a big post answering all of these, but if any of you would like to hear a particular answer, leave me an ask or a comment and I’ll get to it right away! :)

15 pagan questions to share your personal experiences

These can serve as either journaling prompts, or as a fun little thing to partake in on a social media platform! Feel free to share and answer at your own leasure. Wishing you all a good season ❤️

What are some similarities you share with your deities?

If you were asked to write a myth featuring one or more of your deities, what would it be about?

Explain one of your most prominent UPG’s! How did you come to develop it?

How do you picture your deities? What are their physiques and personalities like?

Describe a ritual/prayer/offering that you’re proud of.

Name a mythological place that you would like to visit! How do you picture it? Why pick this one?

Is there a message sent by a deity that stuck with you? Explain it!

What is an activity that’s not explicitly spiritual in nature, but feels spiritual to you?

In general, what are your relationships with deities like?

Do you have any goals regarding your practice in the near future?

Name a place that reminds you of a deity, and explain why!

What are your thoughts on fate, or predestination? What role does it play within your spirituality?

What are some teachings from the Gods that you treasure most?

Name the things in your own life that paganism has helped you with.

Describe a moment when you felt without a doubt that the Gods were real.

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solostinmysea thank you. I see your tags. I am unfortunately American but am hugging you in spirit 💙

reblog if you need a hug

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may I also add: if it’s safe to do so, GO OUTSIDE. Go to the store and buy a treat, take a short walk or bike ride, just sit there and breathe the fresh air if you need to, but it WILL help.

One of the best pieces of advice I can offer for a time like this is:

Focus on things you can control. Even the most minute, mundane seeming things. Put the Pocket Palantír down for a bit if you need.

I'm going to shovel some snow, stack some firewood, figure out some paperwork and work on some writing 💖.

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One of the tabs open in my brain is just playing this message constantly. I Yearn For The Wet.

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when I ask for a sign that Ægir acknowledges me/hears a prayer/ is watching over me I get A Sea Slug ™️

Me: yo could I please have a a sign that you’re here?

Loki: ofc my child

Also Loki: *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spider.* *hands you a spi-

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talk me plssssssss

Polytheist & Pagan Asks

🙏 - Which pantheon(s) do you actively worship?

🌞 - Which deity(ies) are you closest to/do you worship the most often?

✨ - Do you believe in patron deities? If so, do you have any that you know of?

🌍 - Which pantheons do you believe exist?

📜 - Have you ever made an oath, vow, or contract with a deity? If yes, how did it go (you don't have to share)?

📿 - What are three things you're grateful to your deity(ies) for?

🖋️ - If you could say anything to your deity(ies) right now, what would you most want to say?

💌 - What is your favorite form of deity communication?

🎭 - What is an emotionally impactful or a silly worship-related experience you've had?

❤️ - What's one memory of your practice that you reflect the most fondly on?

🥂 - What is your favorite devotional act or offering to give?

🎉 - Do you celebrate any festivals? If so, which ones?

🫂 - Do you syncretize any pantheons with one another? If so, which ones?

🔮 - Do you delve into topics like the occult or the mysteries? Do you do anything esoteric?

⭐ - What is something you wish people outside your practice knew more about?

📖 - Do you like the way your pantheon is most often portrayed in media? Why or why not?

🏛️ - Do you have a favorite statue or temple to your deity(ies)? If yes, what is it?

🔥 - Do you have a favorite myth or tale from your pantheon or others?

🧭 - What led you to your practice?

🧿 - Did you have any other spiritual beliefs before discovering your current practice?

🪽 - Do you believe in angels and/or demons? If yes, do you worship or work with any?

🪄 - Do you practice witchcraft? If yes, do you keep it separate from your deity worship?

🪦 - Do ancestors or human spirits play a big role in your practice?

🐾 - Do animal spirits play a big role in your practice?

🌱 - Does nature - plants, nature spirits, etc. - play a big role in your practice?

💀 - Do you believe in ghosts? If yes, have you ever had an experience with one?

☄️ - Do you believe in astral travel/the astral realm? If so, have you been there before?

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somehow this really intersects in my mind with the idea of power. Like yes you are almost unimaginably powerful. Yes I honor and respect that. Yes I’m your friend and I just want to be close to you. Yes I want to bask in your light

I love having a casual relationship with my deities because even though it doesn’t look like it on the surface, each word I speak is full of utter devotion.

Like yes I talk to you like you are my best friend. Yes I worship you wholly and completely.

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shout out to Máni for challenging gender roles fr

I think I'm gonna start using he/him for the moon on purpose now.

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I may or may not be obsessed with this bit

*youth pastor voice* I heard some of you are getting pretty good at basketball. Seems today would be a good day to talk about Ràn, someone else who was all about “nothing but net.”

😄 You must always be careful when traveling in Ægir's court!

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t-shirt with that one famous engraving of Ràn and says “nothing but net” in a rune-looking font. is that anything.

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You see how I go to the beach to collect trash and use the wrack for divination? Very devout, very prayerful.

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wait guys. new word. seathen. sea heathen.