I have been interested in looking into the Celtic deities and have wondered what it is like to worship them. Ogma, Brighid and Cernunnos peak my interest but I have wondered if anyone has worshipped these deities or others and what are your experiences? What are their personalities?
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I once prayed to Brighid as the goddess of survival once, years ago, when I was having a tough time. I haven't worked with or had a close relationship with her, but she seems very easygoing. Compassionate, willing to help.
Cernunnos I have a much closer relationship with, for he is my patron god. In my mind, he is pono, the best. The best a man can be, to be specific. Strong, but sensitive, straight up with no BS. Like an ideal father, really. When I pray to him he always has a stern mien, but his eyes always reflect caring. He doesn't try to tell me what to do, he only lends his support when I need him. If I screw up he pretty much says, "Get up, learn from it, and move on."Children love and want to be loved and they very much prefer the joy of accomplishment to the triumph of hateful failure. Do not mistake a child for his symptom.
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worked with several. Cernunnos I worked with somewhat. he was very lackadaisical with me. Brighid didn't want me to work with her. I can honor her at Imbolc but that is it. Rhiannon the same as Cernunnos but a little better. The Morrigan and her aspect of Macha somewhat better. same with The Dagda and Lugh. Maeve was very disorienting. others I honor are Taliesin and AineDo Not Meddle In The Affairs Of Dragons, For You Are Crunchy And Good With Kethup.
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I did a ritual involving cernunnos. Afterward I felt this warm glow, and imagined him in a dream. It almost felt as if he was washing me in light and I felt fuzzy and euphoric all over. I awoke the next day feeling happy, relaxed and energized. Still having a hard time explaining it, being a chaos magician and all and not prescribing to any set pantheon.
Haven't tried many other deities, but I'm curious to. I'm going to stick with the celtic pantheon at present, and then move on to norse and egyptian, if the situation calls for it. Overall, though, I find the Celtic deities a little more inviting, if that makes sense. More nature-like and healing, and not as unforgiving or harsh as some other pantheons.
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Re: Which deities have you worshipped or what are your experiences
Originally posted by Alienist View PostHas anyone experienced working with Danu, Lugh or the Dagda? Who is the most important celtic deity as far as the pantheon goes? Or does it depend on the person?
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To be fair they all deserve a place of honor, but one or two may just stand out or be more relateable.http://catcrowsnow.blogspot.com/
But they were doughnuts of darkness. Evil damned doughnuts, tainted by the spawn of darkness.... Which could obviously only be redeemed by passing through the fiery inferno of my digestive tract.
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What is the greatest way to contact them? Is it through the forest, or through specific holy areas or wearing certain artifacts? I hear offerings such as writing poetry can be good. Like with Ogma, I thought of writing a poem for him in Ogham, the alphabet he made for us.
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Re: Which deities have you worshipped or what are your experiences
Originally posted by Alienist View PostWhat is the greatest way to contact them? Is it through the forest, or through specific holy areas or wearing certain artifacts? I hear offerings such as writing poetry can be good. Like with Ogma, I thought of writing a poem for him in Ogham, the alphabet he made for us.Children love and want to be loved and they very much prefer the joy of accomplishment to the triumph of hateful failure. Do not mistake a child for his symptom.
-Erik Erikson
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Hi, I'm relatively new to this too. I seem to be working with Gods and Goddesses more local to England though.
Sulis often communicates to me through my dreams (and has done since before I became officially pagan). Although I'm aware she's doing it I often have trouble interpreting or understanding what she means or wants. Sometimes she doesn't say or do anything but is simply "there". I try to approach her through meditation and have written a short devotional prayer and set up a simple altar. I try to worship and be guided by her as often as I can and she has become my patron deity.
A couple of times i've honoured Belenus and Lugh on their festival dates. Likewise, when I visited Buxton (near Manchester, called Aqua Arnemetia by the Romans after the local deity) I tried to "honour" Arnemetia through meditation and a short prayer of thanks. I felt as if the effort was appreciated but I haven't worked with them or been contacted by them.
Other than that, I don't really do anything. I'm not terribly sure if there even is a "formula" or way of working. What seems comfortable at the time I guess. I've never worked with or been contacted by other spirits or animals either. Maybe i'm just not receptive though.
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