a little thing on apollo.

[manriicabaeju]

since i was reading wittitwitty's wiccan journal, i remembered i should probably mention this... odd exchange i had with someone who i think was Apollo. i say think because... well, it was odd. it almost felt like talking to myself, but it was never anything i would say. nothing i would acknowledge without someone pushing me. so i don't know how to explain it

Comments

[hellenicwitch]

I'm very happy to hear that you've been more on top of things since this person *Apollo* spoke to you. From what I've gathered of his character in my conversations with him, he's very parental (at least to my friend) and he's very much accepting but it's up to thing individual person to accept themselves as well.

Also, the great thing about this craft is that you can adapt to most situations. There doesn't always have to be a specific candle or a specific type of incense. You can make do with what you can. if you are not allowed to have a candle for him, you can get an object to represent him. For example, a nice drawing of him would work marvelously, or if you're not ARTSY then you can always buy a little statue of him, or maybe get a flower, etc. Anything works, as long as it's out of love and respect. ^^

Don't worry so much about going too fast or too slow. take your time, it's your journey. Never neglect your responsibilities. Balance is always key in life matters and spiritual matters.

As for how it was like for me, well, it's always been something that's interested me, but I had no idea where to start. I started off with the same book that you gave me just to have a general start. I started off as Wiccan, but as I grew and discovered the deities, I realized that Wiccan just didn't fit me. I want to be a Hellenistic Pagan, worshiping the Greek Pantheon. Wiccan is great, but it just wasn't for me. But it was good for a start because it taught me many things. The book taught me how to build my altar, and got me interested in many different topics of study. From there I really picked out key aspects that interested me and bought books and researched more in depth. The book, if anything, briefly covers many things, but more research is needed when you want to look more into certain things. [Luckily google is readily available.]

As for my personal feelings, it's been a roller-coaster. I just went with what my heart told me. No one forced me to do anything, and I simply chose to do what I wanted. And I know it's right. I've met many friends through our mutual beliefs and it's been wonderfully rewarding. Yes, there are rough times. Personal issues, etc. Even deities. [LOL Loki.] But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

My best advice is don't be scared. Yes, it seems like a lot to take in, and every Pagan/Wiccan/etc. will have their own story to tell, but in the end it's your journey. You decide where to go, and you decide who you want to be. It seems like there is a lot to learn, but just take your time and learn the material. And as always, I'm here to answer any questions you may have. You also have my number in case you ever want to talk since I know these things can get lengthy.

~Blessed Be~

[hellenicwitch]

My spelling mistakes. //FACEPALM

*Wicca* //unless describing oneself, then it's Wiccan