#pagan mental health

[kikiskitchenwitchery]

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#cardoftheday is the #moon from the #ostaratarot

This #morning I thanked this deck. I have been working with it for a while and it has been easy, and comforting. So I thanked the deck. To me, this image is the gesture I use when I accept praise. I like to think this is acknowledgment

This is a card of the #subconscious and tapping into the power that lays there. Personally, when this card comes up in my readings for myself I recognize the reminder to check my #shadowwork.

#haveamagicalday#tarot#tarotreadersofinstagram#tumblrtarot #dmforreadings#privatereadingsavailable#nopromo#pagan#paganmentalhealth#pagansofinstagram#witch#witchesofinstagram

[altarofanorsepagan]

the gods understand your disabilities, mental health, and neurodiversities.

they understand if your physical disabilities, mental or physical, prevent you from being able to go outside.

they understand you even when you cannot articulate what you mean during prayer or cannot find the words to express gratitude and love.

they understand if you can't spend much time or stand still at their altars.

they understand if executive dysfunction keeps you from making offerings or doing a lot of active practice.

they understand if you have to take breaks and hiatuses from practicing to focus on yourself and your mental or physical health.

they understand if you lose focus during meditation/trance work or cannot do it to begin with.

they understand you and are with you when you cannot get out of bed for mental or physical reasons.

they understand you and are with you during times when you cannot care for yourself or love yourself.

the gods will always understand, love, and accept us for who we are. we are all valid, and we are seen and heard by the gods, even when it feels as if we are alone. 💙

[aureliaeiter]

I came across this tiktok that sums up my thoughts on spiritual psychosis. This is one of the few things I won't debate people over, as one of my close friends has suffered because of this so I hold it close to my heart. So if my opinion upsets you, just block me.

Remember: you don't need to be seeing deities in your room or have a conversation with them at the supermarket about what offerings they want to be a good pagan. In fact, back when Hellenic and Roman polytheism were still popular, people communicated with the gods through divination or dreams.

I feel like a lot of creators are pushing people to psychosis by pretending scenarios that really don't happen to them are true.

[stormofthesea]

🍂 Seasonal Reminder for Witches and Pagans 🍂

Many animals are currently migrating in many areas around the world because it’s autumn. With the changing temperatures and weather, many may be searching for warmer or even colder climates. If you’re seeing groups or just many of them, it’s more likely that they’re migrating and that it’s not necessarily a sign. I’m seeing a lot of witches and pagans on here thinking they’re getting a grand sign by seeing flocks of birds, deer, butterflies, etc. In other words, nature just being nature. That’s not to say that it’s not possible that some of these occurrences may be signs- this is just a reminder that not every occurrence is a sign. It’s important to consider mundane explanations as well as spiritual explanations. Mental health can be more vulnerable in the colder months, so it’s important to remember things like this to prevent issues like spiritual psychosis. I say this not to put down anyone’s practices or beliefs, but as a way of looking out for each other 🫶

[beautyofaphrodite]

at this point, my offerings to Lady Aphrodite have lately been things like

- wearing clothes i feel handsome in

- using terms like “handsome” rather than things like pretty for myself (which for some reason i hadn’t been doing even though it feels so much better and fits me more)

- letting myself cry when i need to

- hanging out with my partner whenever i can

- putting myself first in certain contexts and learning to say no and not just do things because it’ll make other people happy when it would affect me negatively

- take care of my mental health

(not all of this is really Aphrodite-related per se but still i do it for Her because She wants me to and that’s good motivation to actually do this stuff)

I haven’t done most of my usual routine with like my usual prayers and offerings in a while because i have been exhausted. and that’s okay! I’m not going to burn myself out, because that would be way worse in the long run and im doing what’s best for me and that’s okay

She understands ❤️

[xdivinedecay]

Patron Saints for your problems

If you see a problem you're experiencing down below, pray to the associated saint for intercession to aid you. ♥

Insomnia — St. Peter Damian Headaches — St. Teresa of Avila Illness — St. Raphael the Archangel Chronic illness — St. Lidwina Burnout — St. Thomas Aquinas Animal wellness — St. Francis of Assisi Studying / academia — St. Joseph of Cupertino Housing insecurity — St. Benedict Joseph Labre Anxiety / depression — St. Dymphna Desperation / hopelessness — St. Jude Thaddaeus Loneliness — St. Rita of Cascia Gender identity — St. Joan of Arc Fear / insecurity — St. Michael the Archangel Dysfunctional families — St. Eugene de Mazenod Abuse — St. Monica Grief — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Financial trouble — St. Matthew Lost items — St. Anthony of Padua Travel / motorists — St. Christopher Spiritual oppression — St. Benedict

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[gods-and-accolades]

PSA:

Do not do tarot readings for yourself with your deities if you are not in a good headspace I just spent the last half an hour thinking Lord Apollon didn’t like me because I kept misinterpreting the cards.

It basically went something like

Lord Apollon: yeah so I really think you need to work on not being so negative all the time. It’s not good for you and can at times make it hard to allow for connection between us since you’re always being down on yourself.

Me: oh so you hate me then.

Lord Apollon: ????

[thrashkink-coven]

people who don’t understand neopronouns or therians are immediate red flags to me as people who probably don’t understand neurodivergency, polyamory, alt subcultures, or paganism either. Basically just anything that isn’t immediately simple and easy to define. People somehow seem blind to gray areas and nuances and I don’t understand why.

“Why not go by he or she? or even they? why does it have to be so complicated?!”

Because humans are complicated and this word fits xim better. Language has been evolving to be more specific for centuries, xer not doing anything different than he or she is.

“Why do they look like that if they don’t want me to stare at them?”

I guarantee your opinion was not the determining factor of their outfit choice today. Green is their happy color and spiky hair makes them feel cool. What other reason do they need? Everything isn’t about you.

“How do you identify as something nonhuman?! that makes no sense??!”

Probably because cats are the only creature they’ve known to not question their habits and force them to make eye contact. Maybe they relate more to animals than humans because you’re all so cruel.

“How can you be an it?! You’re not an object?!”

Maybe this person just generally doesn’t identify with being humanized in general. Who cares.

“This is all really weird they probably have some kind of mental disorder”

Okay? And? Maybe they do? What’s your point? What’s wrong with that? Why can’t they live peacefully with their disorder? Why can’t they be a person with DID? Why can’t they do age regression? Because it makes you uncomfortable? If these things are helping them cope and not causing harm, what’s the issue? That it’s too complicated to deal with? Maybe you don’t actually want to have a relationship with this person and should just leave them alone.

“I just don’t get all the freaky chanting and stuff. Seems like demons possessing you”

Oh yeah, you probably don’t “get” stimming either, do you? Moshing? Nope? Didn’t think so. Yeah wild idea but maybe howling and clapping actually feels good for some people. Maybe it even feels… really good.

“I just don’t get how you can be multiple things at once”

You probably don’t get how you can worship multiple Gods at once either, huh? Or even… be more than one person at once? Be more than one gender at once? Love more than one person at once? All of these concepts must fry your little brain don’t they?

“well sorry, I just don’t get it. It’s too much for me”

Although I don’t think it’s all that difficult, (hey buddy, are you maybe perhaps a little bit stupid?) you don’t actually have to “get” it to respect it, or at the very least respect people. Humanity is and always has been complicated. Get with the program dummy.

[loverdeity]

As someone struggling with depression and unaliving attempts, working with chthonic goddesses gives me peace.

Working with Hekate and Epona (and consequently Demeter and Persephone), I know they will always guide me through the dark and I pray to them when I am mentally in the dark.

Praise to those who go to hades and come back again

[whereserpentswalk]

When I was praying to Hel last night she told me that sometimes you're weak in a way that's solved by practice and training, but sometimes you're weak in a way that's solved by rest and healing. I feel like I should share that with you (she said it was ok to post this).

[irlangelsdiary]

low energy witchy affirmations🍂

• May I be gentle with myself.

• May I learn to accept myself also on low energy days.

• My body and mind have needs that I listen to.

• May I have peace by doing my best today.

• Every day I do my best and I am proud of myself.

• I am proud of the spells and rituals I craft.

[kikiskitchenwitchery]

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THe #6ofcups greets us as our #cardoftheday . This is a card of #healing, especially healing your #innerchild. take time today to tap into the emotions that this image brings up, Let the child lead you for awhile today. Let the #playful instincts come forward #haveamagicalday #tarotreadersofinstagram #tarot #ostaratarot #ostara #paganmentalhealth #pagan #dmforreadings

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[nous-teleios]

Since we're entering the season of colds, the flu, and many other wintery sicknesses, here is a prayer to Asclepius, the god of health. Remember to show him the gratitude for the health you had and beg his protection during this period.

All praise to skillful Asklepios, son of Apollo and bright Koronis, kind-hearted god, friend of men and women. Your gentle touch eases our pain, oh god, your firm hand guides or restoration; you teach us to live well, to care for ourselves, to seek the wisdom of Hygeia, your beloved daughter, good and knowing goddess who turns the minds of men toward wholesome food and drink, and healthful pursuits. Nimble-fingered one, quick-witted one, by your might does the broken bone set, the torn flesh mend, the damaged soul heal. With your help do we bear any hurt, do we suffer any malady, do we battle any affliction, with strength of will and with steadfast heart: Asklepios, father of physicians, helper of humanity, I praise you, I honor you, I thank you for your gifts.

(This prayer isn't mine. It was derived from In Praise of Olympos, Prayers to the Greek Gods by Hearthstone.)

[thechthonicherbalist]

A Prayer for Death

My Lord Thanatos, Incorruptible God of the Depths, Healer of the human souls' ultimate wounds and anguish, You who will not accept any bribe nor compliment. Be with me. Hold me in your embrace and guide me on the roads of my life, on a path towards rest and serenity, O Bringer of Peace. Where you are, no weapons are raised anymore. No wounds are cut anymore. Protect me there with your darkened wings, And let no living creature do harm to me. Let me find rest in the arms of you and your brother. Let my soul and heart find peace with you. I do not ask you to claim me or my enemies. Just be with me on my way towards our final union. I surrender my pain and what has died within me To the safety of your arms. May you guide what has found it's untimely end Towards the plains of Elysium And keep it safe there, for me until I arrive. And if in exchange I have to fill these parts of me With stillness and cold, then so be it. As long as they stop aching and are left to rest in peace. I shall dedicate the beauty of being alive to you And remember with every waking moment what a gift it is That I will give to you some day, When you shall drink my blood And I shall be your bride To bathe in the rivers of Lethe, Where you shall cure me with Oblivion.

[srisrisriddd]

Boundless wind and moon —the eye within eyes; inexhaustible heaven and earth— the light beyond light - Dr Devang H Dattani

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[justanotherprettyapollodevotee]

did not think i’d end tonight sobbing whilst praying, but here we are. things are bad right now. any extra warmth or good energy anyone could send would be greatly appreciated 💛