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𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 15:39:00 GMT -5
Okay, so if my grandfather's word is anything to go by (I was even desperate enough to go to Quora and ask, and I pretty much received the same answer, and I got pretty much the same response from Shad as well), then I guess I'm just no longer a member of the Catholic church.
Wow, that feels so weird to think about. To think, I've identified as Catholic for so long and leaving is just that easy. It sort of feels like a part of me has died a little inside.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 15:40:16 GMT -5
Are you gonna be alright Moth??
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Sept 21, 2017 15:49:32 GMT -5
Exactly. Are you going to be okay?
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#a3c5e6
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𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 15:55:59 GMT -5
Yeah, I'll be fine. Just a little overwhelmed, is all. Like I said, I've been Catholic for so long, so this is a little shocking. But in a good way. I genuinely do believe that Paganism is the right path for me. It just seems... I don't know, I guess freer than the Abrahamic religions? It's hard to explain, but I think you might know what I'm trying to say here.
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Post by The Green Writer on Sept 21, 2017 15:56:22 GMT -5
You gonna be okay?
Change is hard, I know, it can come as a shock at times :/
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 16:03:02 GMT -5
Still, you shouldnt feel like you have to abandon part of who you were? I understand the realization though and this could just be a stepping stone so if you feel compelled to go back you likely could.
We are just concerned for your spiritual wellbeing and wanna make sure youre ok and not being pressured to do this or something?
I'm havin a hard time finding the right words here too oops.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Sept 21, 2017 16:05:23 GMT -5
What Rescue said. Don't know the right words either. @.@
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 16:18:08 GMT -5
I completely understand your concern. But I'll be fine, really. This is out of my own free will. It's just a little surprising to realize that I could've just left the Catholic church at any time without doing anything formal.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 16:24:24 GMT -5
Yeah, my grandparents were catholic so i was always under that impression too?
Speaking of catholic i still have my great grandmas rosary beads somewhere i got as kind of an heirloom thing... i wonder where they went? :v
My family has a lot of hand me downs over generations. And considering im the only child i have all of them sorta... dumped on me. Though I cant complain because i really like most of them.
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 17:01:12 GMT -5
Yeah, my grandparents were catholic so i was always under that impression too? Speaking of catholic i still have my great grandmas rosary beads somewhere i got as kind of an heirloom thing... i wonder where they went? :v My family has a lot of hand me downs over generations. And considering im the only child i have all of them sorta... dumped on me. Though I cant complain because i really like most of them. Oh, my family is Catholic, but most of them are... I don't know, loose, I guess? Most of them don't even attend mass, so I wouldn't even necessarily consider them devout, but some like my grandmother do follow some of the church's traditions and beliefs (like having an altar, for instance).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 17:27:14 GMT -5
So I did what I said I was gonna and read up on Iris a lot and I feel highly energized and compelled to really devote myself to her.
I have so many ideas already bouncing around my head and from what I learned she REALLY resonates with me hard now. aaaaa.
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 17:29:39 GMT -5
So I did what I said I was gonna and read up on Iris a lot and I feel highly energized and compelled to really devote myself to her. I have so many ideas already bouncing around my head and from what I learned she REALLY resonates with me hard now. aaaaa. That's really great to hear, Leap! I'm so happy for you.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Sept 21, 2017 17:32:01 GMT -5
That's cool to hear! Mind sharing some key stuff that you learned, because I'm interested?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 17:44:26 GMT -5
I checked most of it up on Theoi like was suggested and from it sort of... figured out how to build an alter with offerings? I'm going to teach myself how to bake little wheat cakes and (hopefully) find some sort of mini vase or jug for honey. Also whenever i eat an apple cut out a slice. (This was never mentioned, but I get the general feeling she likes apples?) Also decorating with some sort of subdued rainbow pattern, colorful crystals, feathers, etc. It will also become where I'd keep my rune and oracle sets, since that makes sense. Also funny because now thinking about it the rune set i hand made is apple wood and without thinking i made each rune a different color of the rainbow.
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 17:50:14 GMT -5
I checked most of it up on Theoi like was suggested and from it sort of... figured out how to build an alter with offerings? I'm going to teach myself how to bake little wheat cakes and (hopefully) find some sort of mini vase or jug for honey. Also whenever i eat an apple cut out a slice. (This was never mentioned, but I get the general feeling she likes apples?) Also decorating with some sort of subdued rainbow pattern, colorful crystals, feathers, etc. It will also become where I'd keep my rune and oracle sets, since that makes sense. Also funny because now thinking about it the rune set i hand made is apple wood and without thinking i made each rune a different color of the rainbow. It's like it was meant to be. XD That's pretty cool, though. I hope I can find which god or goddess I best connect with. I know I said Persephone and Artemis, but now I'm not too sure since it could just be because I like them so much rather than having an actual connection to either one of them.
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Post by The Green Writer on Sept 21, 2017 18:00:30 GMT -5
Even though I am new to this, I might be able to help out with the Artemis thing if you want. As in share what Ive figured out and been doing
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 18:05:04 GMT -5
Even though I am new to this, I might be able to help out with the Artemis thing if you want. As in share what Ive figured out and been doing Sure, go ahead.
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Post by The Green Writer on Sept 21, 2017 19:16:28 GMT -5
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 So, one thing that I've started doing is looking up symbols about Artemis, such as crystals related to her, such as clear quartz and moonstone. Searching up colors, scents, foods. Since she is the goddess of the wild, of the hunt, I've been spending time outside, and taking time to enjoy the wilderness around me. Last night I found an invocation and used that to meditate on with a lit candle, an offering, and a clear quartz. I've been studying her and her mythology to understand not just who she is, who she is to me, but also who I am and why this part of my life she is choosing to be a part of it. See, she is independent, she is strong and wise, and chooses who she is no matter what others say. She is a natural born leader and an amazing matron to look up to. As such, these are things I aspire to be in my life. If you are definitely interested in having Artemis a part of your pantheon, study who she is and get to know who you are as person. Understanding that is one step closer to getting to know her deeper on a personal level. At least that is how I understand it.
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#a3c5e6
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𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 19:32:56 GMT -5
The Green Writer I'm already familiar with the mythology surrounding Artemis, but I'll keep that in mind. It might take me a while though since I live in NYC, and the closest thing I'll get to wildlife where I live are parks. I do genuinely feel a strong connection to the moon though, and I think night in general. If not Artemis, then perhaps Hekate, Selene, Bendis, or Nyx just to name a few goddess who have also been associated with night and/or the moon.
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 19:47:41 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this is supposed to mean anything or not, but I find it interesting how the day I leave the Catholic church and switch to paganism is also the day of Mabon.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 19:55:38 GMT -5
Yeah that is pretty funny.
I'm pretty stoked for halloween/samhain though. But who wouldnt be? Its the best day all year. And technically also the "witches new year".
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 20:08:56 GMT -5
Yeah that is pretty funny. I'm pretty stoked for halloween/samhain though. But who wouldnt be? Its the best day all year. And technically also the "witches new year". I normally don't care about Halloween, but I do love free candy and dressing up is fun.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Sept 21, 2017 20:14:33 GMT -5
WOOH! O.O Your avatar moves, Moth! Cool prize!
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#a3c5e6
Name Colour
𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵
Warrior Fanatic
All hail me, the flower-flushing queen of Prague
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Post by 𝓣𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓿𝓲𝓮𝓵 on Sept 21, 2017 20:16:06 GMT -5
WOOH! O.O Your avatar moves, Moth! Cool prize! Thanks, Mint!
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Post by The Green Writer on Sept 21, 2017 20:23:03 GMT -5
Woo! Samhain! Im excited for my first year
Quick Q: I attempted doing a cleansing and the sage barely lit, it mainly smoldered and kept smoking out. My apartment was a pretty smokey so I stopped it. Is this normal? Am I doing a cleansing right or should I attempt a different method?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 20:26:58 GMT -5
I get to meet with my new teacher on saturday!! I'm excited.
Also sorta weird random side note, hes been calling me over the phone and I normally get extreme phone anxiety when talking but I didnt get that way hardly at all with him, even though before this past week he was a complete stranger to me before. Good energy ig. I'm still kind of nervous and paranoid to be safe but were meeting in a public area and dakota is coming with me for a bit so if anything does go wrong theres that. But my hopes are pretty high. ^w^
This has been an uplifting week for me.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Sept 21, 2017 20:27:04 GMT -5
Uh...sage should not smolder and produce as much smoke as it sounds like it did. How dry was the sage and how long was it in a room?
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Sept 21, 2017 20:28:19 GMT -5
Oooh! Sounds fun, Rescue! Tell us how it goes.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 20:29:32 GMT -5
Woo! Samhain! Im excited for my first year Quick Q: I attempted doing a cleansing and the sage barely lit, it mainly smoldered and kept smoking out. My apartment was a pretty smokey so I stopped it. Is this normal? Am I doing a cleansing right or should I attempt a different method? Is the sage loose, or in a smudge stick? Loose sage barely lights for anything usually. And yes, it can get pretty smoky so make sure to not set off fire alarms or sprinklers. You could also try buying sage incense, as that lights fairly easily and incense of the usual brands doesnt get smoky enough for the detectors to go off either.
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Post by The Green Writer on Sept 21, 2017 20:40:10 GMT -5
Im happy for you Rescue!
It was loose and pretty dry. I'm gonna bury what I used and buy inscense instead. Yeah, it did not give me a good feeling.
Side note, working on my sigils magick! Anyone who wants a sigil, pm me with the intent. I'll get it to you asap!
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