Durga
I first saw her in a book I had been dying to get out of the library, and when I prayed to her in my time of need, she responded swiftly. Ever since, I've dedicated my altar to her.
She represents protection and peace to me.
She is a Hindu goddess, so I've added a lotus flower charm and tiger charm to my altar (it's a mint tin so I don't have much room).
Asmoul (the spirit of Washington D.C/guardian/ protector of the people)
With my mothers work, my family and i had to visit D.C quite a bit. When i went to walk to the library there, i saw a book about him. I felt a strong connection with the spirit right at that moment.
He represents strength, power, protection, justice, wisdom, and freedom.
Ever full and new moon i will light a silver and dark blue candle, and pray every night. I also write letters, which i keep in a chest in my closet.
1. I don't believe in a particular deity/spirit. I believe in the stars and my ancestors. Also known as "starclan."
2. They have helped me through so many tough life paths. I got the strongest connection with them after the death of a very close friend of mine back in the winter of 6th grade. They guide me, every night.
3. the north stars: Strength, power, and courage. The south stars: healing and happiness. The east stars: Inner beauty, good intentions, and trust. The west stars: forgiveness and justice. I call for different parts when i need them the most.
4. Bonfires, i wear a bone necklace from time to time, i meditate before bed, and i light a candle every now and then.
1. Hanuman and Jesus Christ
2. For Hanuman it was because from a young age everyone recommended I pray to him, I was to foolish to understand then but now I know why. With Jesus it is because I had a life changing experience with him.
3. Both represent who I want to be
4. Hanuman Chalisa daily and Crossing myself daily
2. Well, it was during a vacation in Zakynthos, Greece. I used to be a very closed guy and I usually kept my feelings in. This changed when I met a girl during my stay on Zakynthos. I was horrible at approaching girls even though I am and was very handsome. That's why I observed for many days until she and her friends approached me. It was a group of 2 boys and 3 girls and they were all British(I'm Dutch btw). The girl I was into seemed to like me(the other girls too but that's another story). However, I hold back, but in my heart, I did not want to that. The other 2 boys didn't make that mistake and started to hang out with the girls. I got jealous but instead of doing something about it, I started to act very aggressively to myself, my parents and my little brother. The girls and the boys got closer and closer, just as I was getting more desperate. I even prayed to God again, after I abandoned my faith 3 years ago because of the depression it caused. This didn't work because I didn't really believe, I just wanted God to do something for me. My mood got worse and worse until another girl arrived. Elizabeth was her name and she stayed at the resort with her sister and mother. I felt the connection between us, but I still didn't have the courage to approach her. I just thought that if I made sure I was seen, she would eventually approach me. That's what I did, I spent my whole vacation on being seen, but she did not approach me and I got grumpy again. This is where I met Aphrodite. She got me on the right track again and taught me love is something you can attract, but never force. Spending your whole vacation on getting a girl to approach you is not the way to do it because that same girl can feel if you're on edge and will not approach you if you are. Aphrodite made me realize that. She also made me realize I needed to work on myself, that I needed to find myself a purpose. Maybe you're wondering "how did the Goddess of Love teach you that?" but let me tell you something, Aphrodite is also the Goddess of Passion. Thanks to her I'm now on the right track, working on myself instead of obsessively trying others to like me. My gratefulness towards Aphrodite is forever lasting. If you want to know more about my relationship with Aphrodite, feel free to send me a message.
3. Aphrodite is the Goddess of, Love, Sexuality, Fertility, and Passion. She's also my protector. That's what Aphrodite represents to me.
4. Yes, I do. I wear jewellery dedicated to Aphrodite. I also spread the word of her awesomeness to other pagans or people who are considering to become pagan. This reply is an example of that.
