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A guide to worship of Nemesis - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

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A guide to worship of Demeter - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

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Spirit Check-In Spread

This is just built to be a good general spread to check in with your spirit companions and/or guides! The 6th card is a bonus card draw.

How are you?

What's on your mind?

What do you want to tell me?

What do you want/need from me?

What can I do to strengthen our bond?

(Bonus card draw) Is there anything else I should know?

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Spirit Work: Choosing Signifier Cards for your Companion

I just wanted to share a technique I use to make communicating with my companions so much easier. If you are like me conversations with companions can get muddled especially since all of my companions have free reign of my house. There are times it can get kind of confusing as to whom I am talking to. Plus it’s always good to have a safety mechanism in place when dealing with spirits. The way I do this is by using signifier cards! This can be helpful on low energy days where you just aren’t up for telepathy or if you have a day filled with doubts. A signifier card is a Major Arcana card that is associated with a particular spirit. I usually have my companions pick their own and this is how I do that….

Step one: Pull all of the Major Arcana out of your deck and let your companion look at them for a second. I’ll usually get an idea of the cards they like right off the bat by doing this.

Step Two: Explain what’s about to happen. I’ll usually say something along the lines of… “So we are going to pick the card that you can use to tell me you are here or if you want to add emphasis to a question. This card will represent you but it doesn’t have to be spot on so don’t worry about picking the exact right one.” One of my companions had a hard time choosing and so I make sure they understand it’s ok to take their time or not know right away)

Step three: Pull three of the Major Arcana cards and line them up. You can do more or less depending on what makes more sense for you. It doesn’t matter which way they face but you can move them so they aren’t reversed if you want to.

Step Four: Pull out your pendulum! It can be a necklace or a needle on a string just something to help you figure out which one they want. Tell them to pick one card out of each set of three. If they can’t choose between multiples pull them all. If they don’t want any of them get rid of all of them. I’ll usually have them swing the pendulum in a circle for the card they chose and a straight line for cards they don’t want.

Step Five: Keep doing this in groups until you have narrowed down all of the Major Arcana. Next do it again! Pull the narrowed down Major Arcana stack and narrow it down even more. Keep doing this until you only have one card left!

That card will be the signifier card for your companion. Don’t be discouraged if it takes a few times for them to remember to use that card. They may have just forgotten. I also advise that you write down the card chosen so you don’t forget either.

Happy bonding! Please let me know if this helped you!

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30 Day Devotional For Your Deity.

Create a secret language with your deity and write a dedication as your introduction in your new language.

Use a song to connect and write down images, feelings, ect you saw/felt.

Write a poem about their correspondences.

Write a devotional hymn of praise.

Have a cup of tea (or tea party) and write down the conversation.

Create affirmations with your deity so that you know you're loved.

Shadow work: Focus on your shadow self and write down what your deity wants you to work on.

Write a hymn of gratitude.

Use a card spread to connect with your deity and write down the interpretation.

Bake with you deity and write down the recipe and why They chose it.

Write a chant or two that you can use to magically connect with said deity.

Write a haiku or a few of the simple mundane aspects of your relationship.

Create a dance or stretch with a deity and write down the steps as well as how you feel connected to your deity while performing.

Create a playlist then listen to it while writing about your favorite things about your deity.

Write about why your favorite myth about your deity is your favorite.

Are there any pop culture references to your deity? If so write about why you like/dislike their portrayal.

Are there historical characters that interacted with your deity? How do you feel about them?

Who is your deity to you? Matron? Patron? Grandfather like? Write about how you met your deity and your first impressions.

Middle ground. Write about the first time you felt comfortable with your deity.

How is your relationship now and what you hope for the future?

Write a poem about how They recently made you feel.

Give three examples of Them being benevolent.

Give three examples of when They had to give you a wake up call.

Write an informative paragraph about your deity as if you were writing to a completely unknowing novice.

Create a spell together that only works if both of you do it together.

Allow your deity to make a protection contract with you.

Special bonds. Write a bonding devotional where you dedicate yourself to Them (as a devotee, priestess, fan, ect ).

Create a picture that represents Them with devotional poetry.

Go on a walk and talk with your deity. Record the conversation.

Ask for wisdom and guidance and what They expect from you. Write down their answer.

Start this whenever with your deity and let me know how it's going! Hope you're having a blessed and serendipitous day. Happy witching!

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I was in need of a spread for communicating with the Sun and working on our relationship so I made this one. I know it says deity, but I'm sure itll work just fine with any entity you're working with.

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Quick note: Do not work with deities from closed cultures if you’re not from said culture. It’s not cool, everybody. 

Card One: Introductions

Fairly straightforward. This card is the deity introducing themself. This is the stage where you should verify and make certain you know who you’re working with.

Card Two: Shaking Hands

This card represents the deity’s first impression of you. What energy are you bringing to the table? What do they see when they look into you?

Card Three: Have We Met?

Has this deity had their eye(s) on you? Is this their first time you’ve piqued their interest, or have they hung around since childhood? Some deities may refuse to answer this question or redirect. 

Card Four: The Nature

The general tone of your relationship. This is a general feeling that both you and the deity bring to the table.

Card Five: Before I Go… 

What advice or wisdom does the deity have to impart on you? This could be a nod of encouragement, a stern talking to, or even just a casual shrug. 

Card Six: In The End

The ultimate outcome of the relationship you’re seeking with this deity. Like the first card, fairly self explanatory. 

Hey all! This is the first custom tarot spread I’m posting online! I might do more of these in the future! I’m super nervous, and I hope this is helpful to somebody out there. Have a good one!

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This has quickly become one of my favorite spreads!

Spread: Find the hermit. The card below is what is stressing you out. The card above is something you can do to help yourself.

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Tarot Cards: Interactions

When performing tarot readings, you should always take a look at how the cards are interacting with each other in order to give you a more in depth analysis of your answer. 

Figures that face to the left are passive, and relate to the past.

Figures that face you directly are present, and are asking for your immediate attention.

Figures that face to the right are moving forwards, and relate to the future.

If two tarot cards are facing each other (Card I looking towards the right, with Card II looking towards the left) then they are directly connected. 

Tarot cards that have multiple figures facing in different directions often represent an active situation. 

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Happy Solstice❄️

Credit: @cosmicwheeltarot

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small tarot readings with deities

recently I’ve been coming up with more questions to ask deities while reading tarot. these are short and sweet, though you can expand upon them, but they’re good for those moments you just… don’t have a lot of time or energy but you want to reach out. feel free to share more ideas! 

If you aren’t sure who (specifically) is around, one card for the / each deity can help you either with their intentions or their general theme/vibe what have you

What are you here for?

What area of my life do you want to help me with?

What do you want me to let go/stop doing?

What do you want me to start doing?

Is there something I’m ignoring?

Have you been sending me signs I’ve not been seeing?

Things I should stop worrying about? 

A lesson you’ve taught me in the past that I need to remember (is nice for deities you have a longer relationship with!)

What do you want me to offer you? (Look at certain things in the card that might jump out to you, or e.g. pentacles for coins for Hades, or look for more themed offerings, e.g. ‘something that reminds you of stability and authority’ for the Emperor, etc.)

What activity can I do as an offering to you?

What can I stop doing as an offering to you?

A topic to journal about with your deity

A topic to make art about/meditate on/do a more in depth reading about, whatever you’d like to do

Ask some advice on a thing you’ve been struggling with, anxieties you have, issues you’re dealing with, worries, etc. Just one single card of advice from Them can really help sometimes.

Quit this bullshit: sometimes you just need to hear where you’ve been sabotaging yourself clearly. You can specify that they do not have to sugarcoat (but they can, if you prefer).

What to prioritize–often we think that we need to focus on something while in fact it isn’t as important and stressful as we might think. 

Even telling them your darkest, most painful feelings, something you’ve been hurt by recently, and pulling a card as advice or just as a guide to help you feel better can be very nice. 

Something to do as self-care (Apollo likes to sneak this in even when I’m not asking)

A follow up of a reading you did recently, or even months ago that was kind of important or is still relevant to you right now. Ask how they feel about it now, or if you’ve grown/learned, or how you can see that you improved

Actually, just a general ‘how have I grown in the past few weeks/days/months’ can really help you feel less stuck 

“I have this wacky idea for an offering or devotional act but I’m not sure if you’d enjoy it. Would you like me to do this?’ Helps if you’re too nervous to just try it out.

I want to do x and y for you. Which (first)?

Advice on approaching… (another deity, an upcoming event, the day/week, etc.)

Got kinda long but I hope this can give you some ideas on what to focus your readings on. They’re not revolutionary but sometimes a reading without any focus can be really overwhelming! 

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UPG: Tarot Associations Of The Olympian Gods

Zeus - King of Swords, The Emperor, Ace of Swords, Justice, Four of Pentacles

Poseidon - The Hierophant, Ace of Cups, King of Cups, Judgement, Ten of Cups

Hera - Queen of Swords, The Empress, The High Priestess, Judgement, Ace of Swords

Demeter - The Empress, Six of Pentacles, The World, Nine of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacles

Hestia (I consider Her an Olympian) - Temperance, Four of Wands, Ace of Wands, Strength, Three of Cups

Athena - Knight of Swords, The High Priestess, The Chariot, Two of Swords, Justice

Hephaestus - Knight of Pentacles, Ace of Wands, Ace of Pentacles, The Hermit, Ten of Pentacles

Ares - Knight of Wands, The Chariot, The Lovers, King of Wands, Strength

Aphrodite - The Empress, The Star, Ace of Cups, The Lovers, Queen of Wands

Artemis - The Moon, The High Priestess, Three of Cups, Ace of Wands, The Chariot

Apollo - The Sun, The Hanged Man, The Star, Page of Wands, Temperance

Hermes - The Chariot, The Magician, Page of Swords, The Wheel of Fortune, The Fool

Dionysus - The Hierophant, The Devil, The Fool, Three of Cups, King of Wands

*** BONUS ROUND (because I can) ***

Hades - King of Pentacles, Death, The Hermit, King of Swords, Seven of Pentacles

Persephone - Queen of Pentacles, King of Wands, Judgement, The High Priestess, Nine of Pentacles

Hecate - The High Priestess, The Moon, Two of Swords, The Devil, The Magician

Amphitrite - Queen of Cups, The Star, The High Priestess, Six of Cups, Ten of Cups

Ariadne - The Empress, Queen of Wands, Three of Cups, The Star, Eight of Cups

Pan - The Magician, The Devil, The Tower, The World, Page of Wands

Asclepius - Death, The Hanged Man, Ace of Pentacles, Knight of Pentacles, The Chariot

Eros - The Lovers, Page of Cups, The Fool, The Devil, The Empress

Phobos - The Tower, The Devil, Nine of Swords, Seven of Wands, Five of Wands

Deimos - The Tower, The Devil, Ten of Swords, Five of Wands, Five of Pentacles

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I was in need of a spread for communicating with the Sun and working on our relationship so I made this one. I know it says deity, but I'm sure itll work just fine with any entity you're working with.

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UPG: Tarot Associations Of The Olympian Gods

Zeus - King of Swords, The Emperor, Ace of Swords, Justice, Four of Pentacles

Poseidon - The Hierophant, Ace of Cups, King of Cups, Judgement, Ten of Cups

Hera - Queen of Swords, The Empress, The High Priestess, Judgement, Ace of Swords

Demeter - The Empress, Six of Pentacles, The World, Nine of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacles

Hestia (I consider Her an Olympian) - Temperance, Four of Wands, Ace of Wands, Strength, Three of Cups

Athena - Knight of Swords, The High Priestess, The Chariot, Two of Swords, Justice

Hephaestus - Knight of Pentacles, Ace of Wands, Ace of Pentacles, The Hermit, Ten of Pentacles

Ares - Knight of Wands, The Chariot, The Lovers, King of Wands, Strength

Aphrodite - The Empress, The Star, Ace of Cups, The Lovers, Queen of Wands

Artemis - The Moon, The High Priestess, Three of Cups, Ace of Wands, The Chariot

Apollo - The Sun, The Hanged Man, The Star, Page of Wands, Temperance

Hermes - The Chariot, The Magician, Page of Swords, The Wheel of Fortune, The Fool

Dionysus - The Hierophant, The Devil, The Fool, Three of Cups, King of Wands

*** BONUS ROUND (because I can) ***

Hades - King of Pentacles, Death, The Hermit, King of Swords, Seven of Pentacles

Persephone - Queen of Pentacles, King of Wands, Judgement, The High Priestess, Nine of Pentacles

Hecate - The High Priestess, The Moon, Two of Swords, The Devil, The Magician

Amphitrite - Queen of Cups, The Star, The High Priestess, Six of Cups, Ten of Cups

Ariadne - The Empress, Queen of Wands, Three of Cups, The Star, Eight of Cups

Pan - The Magician, The Devil, The Tower, The World, Page of Wands

Asclepius - Death, The Hanged Man, Ace of Pentacles, Knight of Pentacles, The Chariot

Eros - The Lovers, Page of Cups, The Fool, The Devil, The Empress

Phobos - The Tower, The Devil, Nine of Swords, Seven of Wands, Five of Wands

Deimos - The Tower, The Devil, Ten of Swords, Five of Wands, Five of Pentacles

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Spirit Guide Spread

1. A card that signifies or exemplifies this guide. This card should tell you a bit about the guide’s personality and what is important to them.

2. What this guide is here to help you with. This will tell you the areas that they have influence over and how they guide you to manifest your goals and desires.

3. Something your guide wants you to know or be aware of. This may be about yourself, a person in your life, or a situation. Listen to your intuition to find out what your guide is telling you.

4. Advice this guide has for you in general. This is a more encompassing piece of advice that your guide has for you. Reflect on the areas in which your guide wants to help you, and consider accepting this advice if it is in correspondence with your highest good.

A tarot spread for getting to know your spirit guide and learning about the influence they have in your life. Feel free to use this spread for non- commercial uses, I would love to know how helpful it was!

If you would like to commission me for a tarot reading, please stay tuned for my paid readings post! ^^ <3

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NonVerbal Ways to Communicate with your Guides/God/the Universe/etc

I'm sure I'm not alone in the experience as a neurodivergent person that the advice to "just talk to your guides~" is extremely unhelpful because I'm frequently nonverbal or my selective mutism is currently making that not really possible

Journal! Write out your feelings, how you day was, what you want to manifest, tell your guides about yourself, etc. You could also do some channeled writing too if you feel so inclined!

Visualisation. This is especially useful if you have imaginary friends/comfort characters that you think about a lot. You can close your eyes or not but think of yourself sitting with this friend in a comfortable setting and talk to them, even if they don't respond, they're listening and they care.

Making playlists! If you like using music to express yourself and your mood, spend some time making playlists of your favorite songs that you find express your current emotions, ambitions, worries, or songs that make you happy/calm. You also get some bomb personalized mood playlists!

Along the same line, making your own music can work the same way as journaling! Writing lyrics, playing an instrument, creating anything really as long as you put your heart into it.

Art! Some of us are more visual communicators so drawing your emotions and feelings, desires, your day, etc can be a great way to express yourself to your guides! It doesn't have to be good, as long as you are creating!

Pinterest boards! Vision boards on Pinterest are a great way for me to collect my thoughts. I have a shit memory so it's nice to go back through it and remind myself of what I'm working towards. This way your remind yourself and your guides at the same time!

If you prefer words, you can make lists! I have over 80 notes in my Google notes account and it's a great way to organize my chaotic thoughts. I have a few different lists of my ultimate goals and what I'm focusing on right now. I even will list out the steps to get to where I want to be! You're working together with your guides to figure it out!

If you feel comfortable enough to speak, but feel weird doing so alone or to yourself you can try talking to your pets! I used this technique to help me in school and had to read the Odyssey because it was hard to understand.

If you have difficulty recognizing your emotions sometimes (like I do!) then that's okay. Just brain dump and write about how frustrating it is that you don't know how you're feeling. Just try to keep going and usually you'll find some emotions hidden in there~

This is just what I can think of right now! Feel free to reblog and add on your own ideas/tips!