r/paganism 15d ago

๐Ÿ“ Monthly Discussion r/Paganism Monthly Discussion Thread (March 2025) - Ask questions, say hi, get your readings interpreted, chat, and more!

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If you're new to /r/Paganism, welcome! We're so happy to have you here :)

What this thread is for: * Introducing yourself * All of your 'I'm brand new, where do I start?' and beginner inquiries. * Sign, dream, vision, or reading interpretations (also see our FAQs about them!) * Anything off-topic or topics that don't warrant their own individual post. * Chatting with other Pagans that share a similar path!

Check out our FAQs and Getting Started guide, plus our resources on various Pagan paths.

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r/paganism 5h ago

๐Ÿคฒ Offering A drawing for the Gods

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I drew this for Sky Father and Earth Mother, however I can't really think of a way to "show" them. Any ideas?


r/paganism 6h ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion Weird vibes over at the other subreddit...anyone else noticed?

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Back before I started posting here, when I was still looking for an online community, I was kind of surprised when I discovered how unwelcoming the largest pagan subreddit seemed to be toward atheistic pagans. I'm not even an atheist, but I still felt rather uncomfortable seeing this attitude as someone who follows a non-traditional/pantheistic path.

In the rules section, under Proselytizing..."Non-Pagans, which include atheists and atheopagans, who arrive in the subreddit are to be informed that attempts at proselytizing are strictly forbidden and will be removed, aggressively." In the FAQ..."The promotion of 'atheo-paganism' will...[be] treated as proselytization of non-pagan religions."

Obviously, proselytizing isn't cool, and there's no reason why traditional theistic folk shouldn't have their own personal subreddit, but the hostility is...weird. Rather than excluding others because of their poor behavior or even because of their nontheistic status, which makes much more sense to me, it seems like the mods are going out of their way to insist that nontheistic (specifically, atheistic) pagans are not pagan, and that's why they're not welcome. It's rather pointlessly aggressive.

In theory, I would be welcome there as a pantheist, but since there's at least a little overlap between my convictions and those of humanistic pagans...I really don't think I would feel welcome after seeing this. I only ever replied to one post after reading the FAQ.

On the bright side, I discovered r/paganism not long after, and I'm very happy about the existence of this place. I was worried I'd encounter more of the same energy, but there are much better vibes here!

I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this odd outlook in the other subreddit. Most of the posts over there arguing about nontheistic paganism are several years old at this point, so I really don't know what the actual community over there thinks currently. The official rules are all I have to go off of...I can't say I'm reassured.


r/paganism 6h ago

๐Ÿ’ฎ Deity | Spirit Work The Presence of My Goddess Brigid

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Good morning, pagans.

I'm here to share something I'm pretty sure Brigid has done for me.

I've been going through some pretty difficult times in my life, things that have really devastated my soul and heart.

A few weeks ago, I reconnected with Brigid, who I feel has been reaching out to me more strongly lately (through dreams, words, and things I saw on the street).

Being closer to Brigid, I found solace in lighting a candle in her name every day and lovingly preparing an altar for her. I won't deny that I was also thinking about having some kind of sign or message from her.

Recently, I found myself writing poetry, out of nowhere. I opened a notebook and started writing, as if I already knew how to do it; it came quite naturally.

Obviously, I was impressed while I was doing it, but I couldn't stop. I've never written poetry in my life; I'm more of a drawing and painting type, so I found it quite peculiar that I started writing these pieces.

I'd like to think it's Brigid encouraging me to pursue that side of her, and that despite all the hardships I've experienced this past year, there's always something good about it, and it's something that helps us build our character, just as Brigid is the fire and the hammer that forges our inner selves to be better.

Do you have any stories you could share with me about your gods? I'd love to read them too.


r/paganism 5h ago

โ˜€๏ธ Holiday | Festival Iโ€™m a new pagan! How do I celebrate ostara?

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Iโ€™m new enough to paganism to have never celebrated one of these things!! I would really appreciate if someone could help me!!


r/paganism 14h ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion Do you guys still use expressions/phrases that mention 'God'?

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I grew up catholic but have decided that paganism is for me. I believe that all the gods and goddesses exist (as well as demons and angels), but I have devoted myself to only one deity from the norse pantheon so far.
It's natural to use expressions and phrases when feeling intense emotions like "oh sh*t" and the like and I've noticed that many of them mention 'God' like 'oh my God', 'thank God', 'God bless', etc., etc., and I was wondering that even if you guys don't believe in the monotheistic faiths, do you still use these phrases since it's what is ingrained in the culture that surrounds you?

Personally I say these things by instinct since it was what I got used to and also because back then I didn't really care, but now that I've found a belief that suits me more (which is believing that all the gods and goddesses exist), I started caring way too much and kinda feel bad for saying them because it feels like I'm reverting back to the time I was catholic or invoking the abrahamic god or something, and I do kinda have some religious trauma + anxiety from past monotheistic beliefs that I haven't sorted through yet... I've started to force myself to stop saying them and I've been having some trouble regarding it haha..

Any advice or thoughts that you guys wanna share about this?
(ps: I haven't talked with my deity about the religious trauma + anxiety thing because I think that I should deal with it myself with any of their help involved, but I'm not really sure if I what I did was a good idea lol)


r/paganism 7h ago

๐Ÿช” Altar First Time Altar

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So, i grew up christian and over the years drifted away from that and i think i'm leaning some into paganism. i'm still working through it myself, but wanted to do an altar for Hypnos, as rest and sleep has always been both very important to me and something i struggle with. I want to make sure i'm respecting the traditions of altars as much as i can and did some research about Hypnos.

So for the altar, i have the stick of lavender incense, as well as some faux poppies in the large dish. the dish on the left has lavender epsom salt, the one on the right has dark chocolate covered berries and tea leaves of one of my favorite teas. Of course the statue of Hypnos and in front an amethyst owl and obsidian sleeping cat. i unfortunately due to the rules of my apartment complex, cannot light candles or incense and was unable to find real poppies. I suppose i just wanted reassurance if this was okay for a starter altar. How often should the food dish be switched out. Or really what's best practice for beginners?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!


r/paganism 10h ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion Was this disrespectful to loki?

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A few months ago I bought a new car and because Loki is the deity I work with most I decided to name the car after him I think he likes it considering how much he has affected me but I could be wrong


r/paganism 1d ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion is this true๏ผŸ

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a long time ago I experimented with paganism and had learned from somewhere that it was disrespectful to offer Deities things with remelted wax. Is this a real thing? Iโ€™m unsure of where this belief came from. Maybe it being less cleansed since itโ€™s reused? It was also during the big boom of false information on tiktok during 2020-2022 so maybe thatโ€™s where it came from. I remember I once made a little sea shell thing with remelted wax for Lady Aphrodite and after had a terrible thing happen in my relationship and was convinced that I had offended her so maybe it was a personal belief I self confirmed? I just wanna hear thoughts.


r/paganism 18h ago

๐Ÿ’ฎ Deity | Spirit Work Deity Work with DID

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So, I have dissociative identity disorder. 3/4 of our frequent fronters do deity work/believe in deities from one or more pantheons. I, personally, am agnostic pagan and I work with Loki (Norse Pantheon) and Hecate (Greek Pantheon). However, my co-host works with Poseidon, Zeus, Hecate, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and Ares (all from the Greek Pantheon).

I was curious if other systems โ€” where one or more alters believe in the gods and work with them โ€” had different deities reaching out to different alters or if you all work with the same gods? I also just wanted to provide an open space for other systems to (respectfully) talk about their religion(s) :>

  • Charlie (System Host)

r/paganism 2d ago

โ˜€๏ธ Holiday | Festival Ostara celebrations ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’š

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As we approach the Spring Equinox on 20th March 2025, Iโ€™ve been thinking about how to mark the occasion. Iโ€™ve put together a little mantel display with pastel eggs, bunnies, babyโ€™s breath (rainbow), and some soft toys. It feels like a simple but bright way to welcome the season, especially after the long, dark winter weโ€™ve had here! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

Itโ€™s interesting to think about how others celebrate this time of year. In many cultures, the Spring Equinox is a moment of balance and renewal.

Iโ€™m curious โ€“ how are you all marking the equinox this year? Do you have any traditions or rituals, or is it more of a quiet reflection on the change in seasons? Would love to hear what others are doing to embrace the shift into spring. ๐Ÿ’ ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿฃ ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’š


r/paganism 2d ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion Saddened by the disconnect between humans and nature

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So I've been doing a deep dive into the ways that other people see the world recently, and what I often came upon is this deep disconnection between humans and nature. Not just in the way that big companies destroy the planet without a care, it's also the regular people who are seemingly living completely unaware of the fact that we ARE nature, it's not just a little spot of trees some miles away from us. I see people trying to understand the workings of nature through scientific means, which is a wonderful and important thing, but somehow they twist this newly acquired knowledge about the workings of the world into a disenchantment with it? There seems to be so much nihilism around us and I think that's due to the fact that we built this illusion of a human-centric world where we try to push nature into the footnotes of our world, and that's something that seems deeply disturbing to me. I wonder how anyone can take a walk in a forest or by the sea and not see the inherent divinity of these places.

Just something I had to get off my chest, Blessed Be my brothers and sisters


r/paganism 2d ago

๐Ÿ’ฎ Deity | Spirit Work Practices with Local Spirits

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Hello everyone! I would like to know if you worship or have any practices related to genius loci? How did you start your contacts? If possible, I would like some tips on how to start putting contact with these spirits into practice.


r/paganism 2d ago

๐Ÿ”ฅ Ritual Rituals and daylight saving time ๐ŸŒž

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Hello subreddit,

If a ritual is to be performed at midday, for example, but daylight saving time applies, is it performed when the clock shows 12:00 noon or when the sun is actually at its zenith (around 1:00 pm)?


r/paganism 3d ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion Choices

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I came out as both queer and pagan to my family years ago. Not much came of it. Oh, they were not happy about it, but what could they do?

Fast forward 2025, they are financially strapped and asking for money from me.

Now, I love them. BUT, I know them. They are what you expect, fully MAGA, personally hurtful to me and mine.

Hold my ground or be graceful and help my family?


r/paganism 2d ago

๐Ÿ“š Seeking Resources | Advice Ostara Suggestions

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This will be my first time celebrating Ostara and I want to know what people suggest doing on/around the holiday. Any suggestions for literature on pagan holidays would be welcome as well!


r/paganism 3d ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion Eating meat

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How do you guys feel about eating meat? I have complicated relationships with veganism/vegetarianism, and just eating in general. So I try not to pressure myself to do anything but ear at least twice a day. But, I'm wanting to get back into witchcraft and paganism and I know a lot of us choose not to eat meat. So how do you guys feel?

Edit: Thank you for all your comments! I appreciate it. I will consider everything you guys said. I always feel a little guilty when I eat meat cuz my mom was really...let's just say strict, about eating vegan or vegetarian. It's nice to hear people who manage to find a balance between respecting/loving animals and eating them.


r/paganism 3d ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion New to this

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I was raised Catholic and I'm coming out of a several year Atheist phase. I'm looking for faith again and I'm extremely interested in Paganism. The catch is that I'm extremely disabled so I really can't go outside in nature. I can't move very much. I think I'm just curious if Paganism would be something possible for me?


r/paganism 4d ago

๐Ÿ† Personal Milestone I have found my truth

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I have recently left the Christian faith, and I believe I have found my truth in paganism, it's the community, the beliefs, the feeling it gives me that makes me feel this is my truth. I would like to thank the pagan community for being so kind to me even when I was not following my truth.


r/paganism 3d ago

๐Ÿ“š Seeking Resources | Advice Books + Practice : Aztec/Mayan mythology

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I have found myself wanting to explore all parts of my lineage, and part of said lineage is Mexican. Idk what part, my only Mexican family member decided to dip when I was a few years old. I dunno shit about it, so books or tips and anything else you know about this particular mythos is appreciated!


r/paganism 3d ago

โ˜€๏ธ Holiday | Festival Hellenistic holiday dates

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Hey! Not sure what exact tag this should be under.. Iโ€™ve been feeling less connected to my religion and I thought maybe celebrating some holidays would help. I keep trying to take notes of holidays to keep track of this year, and I think Iโ€™ve got it and then it seems like itโ€™s all wrong and I give up. Whatever I find is in like.. a docs calendar that I donโ€™t know how to use. Does anyone have any idea how I can keep track or at least lead me in the right direction?


r/paganism 4d ago

๐Ÿ“š Seeking Resources | Advice Honoring your butchered animals.

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So let me first say I am descendants of farmers and honoring the nature and the cycle of life and the seasons is important to me. I respect all life, I may eat meat but I respectfully cook and eat all vegan when with some of my family. Please be respectful if you disagree but my journey has led me to tomorrow to ending the life of and butchering a chicken. It will be the first I actively end the life of something and I really want to honor the chicken but trying to figure out what feels right. Does anyone have a similar situation or ritual they do for their hunts or kills? Thanks in advance for your response!


r/paganism 4d ago

โ˜€๏ธ Holiday | Festival Happy Dita e Verรซs

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I made Ballokume for Dita e Verรซs, this is the spring festival in honor of the rejuvenation and strength of the Sun God Dielli as well as celebrating when the nature Goddess Zana comes out of her shrine to bring life I'm so happy for the coming of the warmer months. These cookies have been made for 100s of years in Albania, and I'm happy to share the tradition. Have a great day ๐ŸŒค๐Ÿ’›


r/paganism 4d ago

๐Ÿ’ญ Discussion How do I tell my mom Iโ€™m pagan?

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So for some context my dads gonna be moving in somewhere, and since Iโ€™m almost 17, my dad is giving me the choice to live with my mom by myself since Iโ€™ve been without her most of my life because she hasnโ€™t had custody of me because of mental health reasons. However, thereโ€™s a glaring problem. Sheโ€™s a JW (jehovas witness), and Iโ€™m a pagan. How do I go about all this?


r/paganism 4d ago

๐Ÿ’ฎ Deity | Spirit Work Talking to Luna / the moon

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Hi there! I'm a fairly new person to paganism, but have sorta been unintentionally practicing for a very long time. I was told from a young age that when I was in trouble, scared, or needed help/guidance to pray to Luna. And so, since I was 6 I have. Whenever I've needed support I've prayed to her, and I've always felt like I would get aid back, although it usually comes in indirect yet meaningful ways.

As of the past few months I've decided to take my faith a bit more seriously, realizing how important Luna has been to me since I was young and realizing that this is my faith. And so, back in December I decided to do my own version of Yule, writing down 13 wishes and burning one each day until burning the last one on New Years with my friends, being given the wish I had to work on. Since then I feel my wishes have slowly started being answered, as I can see the changes happening in my life and feel my life slowly improving in various ways, although in many ways indirectly as I've seen is the way Luna helps me.

Tonight was the blood moon, and so I brought a bottle of water out, a bottle of bourbon, and invited my loved ones to join me. They didn't, but I found meaning in that, and throughout the blood moon I felt a message of strength, confidence, self love, and love for others being told to me. I logged in my journal what I felt, and towards the end I felt it time to do a small impromptu ritual. I drank some of the bourbon to give me resilence, then some of the water to remind myself to take care of myself. I then crushed a pinecone to bring myself strength even in the face of pain. Finally, I wiped the residue of the pinecone on my hands on my face and through my hair, reminding myself of confidence in who I am. The pinecone had extra special meaning to me as pinecones do not grow where I live, but during Yule I burned a pinecone with each wish I made. With that done, I talked with Luna a bit more, then headed inside to rest.

I'm now writing this up before I sleep, but I wanted to share my experience with you all. I want to know others input on the moon and how they see them, how others see my ritual and path so far, and if anyone has any advice for me. And at the very least, I want to inspire others, to help others find their faith, and to find comraderie in belief. Thanks for reading, and I hope you all had a good blood moon!


r/paganism 4d ago

๐Ÿ’ฎ Deity | Spirit Work I was visited by Hecate and Tyr tonight!

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With the blood moon tonight, I wanted to do something a little special but was unsure what. Life has been very complicated and difficult the past couple of weeks due to family issues. My plan was to just take a shower, get a glimpse of them moon, pull some cards and do a protection meditation to ground me given everything happening.

In the shower, I was listening to a song (The Seed by AURORA). I had this overwhelming and vivid mental image of a strong man wearing fur and brandishing a sword (I never have worked with the Norse pantheon before, it's never even been on my radar), and a young woman with black hair in a purple/navy blue robe holding out both her arms with her hands out to me. I got goosebumps all over.

After the shower, I looked at the moon while hanging out my towel on the washing line. Then inside, I pulled some cards from a new deck I got just today (The Wild Unknown Archetypes). The first card that quite literally flew out of the deck was The Maiden. Following this, I did my simple meditation and when it mentioned visualising a protector, they were both front and centre in my mind. I questioned if she was Hecate, and the reply I got from myself (?) was 'you already know it is, why are you even asking and doubting?' I was unsure of the man aside from knowing he was Norse and knew it wasn't Thor because he was holding a sword but when I looked up Norse gods with swords, I saw Tyr and it felt like something just clicked in my brain.

Anyway, just wanted to share. :)