Hi! I've had an interest in Wicca for a few years now, but never really got too into it. It comes in and out of my life. It keeps returning
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Thank you for your detailed reply! I do realize that the death card is not literal and means renewal and change. What I should have asked is if there is a deity associated with that card or renewal and change.
Would I fall more under elemental witch? Or just working with manipulating energy? Because like I said, one of the things holding me back is the fact that I just can't bring myself to believe in a higher being/beings. But I am interested in spells and witchcraft.
Could I look for gods and goddesses/deities that capture important traits of my astrological chart? Maybe one that's Virgoan (my sun), one that's Aquarian (moon) and a Scorpionic one? I really find I identify with these 3 signs so perhaps there are deities who have those traits who I could connect with.
You sound like you are still too concerned with labels.
You said at the start of your post that you were interested in Wicca and keep coming back to it. Why? What about it appeals to you? What draws you back? I'm not saying you should answer here, but it's something you may want to meditate on and answer for yourself. Read a variety of materials, go to classes/circles/workshops if they are available by you and you want to try them; see what appeals to you before worrying about any of that.
As for deities that might be associated with the characteristics of death or renewal, several, including, but by no means limited to:
Yeah lately I've been thinking about why I like Wicca or what about it specifically that I like so I'm doing that. There is a mystic bookstore near me and I think the owner is a witch. I've been wanting to go there, but they have strange hours.
The Horned God revered in much of Wicca is associated with death and transformation. Also, the Goddess Ceridwen is one to look into.
Since the planets were named for Roman Gods, if you want to appeal to those that rule your signs, they would be Mercury (Virgo), Mars and Pluto (Scorpio; some astrologers don't use Pluto in their calculations, but both make a lot of sense), and Uranus (Aquarius). Also, many of the Zodiac constellations are rooted in mythology as well (Scorpio, for example, battled with Orion in Greek mythology), and so seeking out any Gods associated with the constellations' namesakes may be another route.
The Death card means you're changing, for sure. I imagine you're shucking off a lot of old habits and lifestyle for new ones?
If you do feel drawn to underworld deities, there are a lot of them! Hades and Pluto, Innana, Annwn, just to name a few. Underworld deities tend to give you an interest in gemstones, extreme experiences, divination, et cetera.
If there was someone or something that fascinated you from an early age, visit that again and see what comes of it.
Forgive me if I’m being too blunt, but have you looked into Death himself or the deified personification of such? The skull face with the reaper and the dark cloak has quite a lot of energy attached to it. While it isn’t necessarily a Wiccan perspective, Death is a viable force in and of himself. He’s a tad unnerving, but entirely benevolent in my experiences.
La Santa Muerte or The holey death might also be worth looking into, but you’d be better off finding a Santero to guide you on that one. Then again a knowledgeable Catholic with ties to Mexico might be of assistance as well.
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Would I fall more under elemental witch? Or just working with manipulating energy? Because like I said, one of the things holding me back is the fact that I just can't bring myself to believe in a higher being/beings. But I am interested in spells and witchcraft.
Could I look for gods and goddesses/deities that capture important traits of my astrological chart? Maybe one that's Virgoan (my sun), one that's Aquarian (moon) and a Scorpionic one? I really find I identify with these 3 signs so perhaps there are deities who have those traits who I could connect with.
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You sound like you are still too concerned with labels.
You said at the start of your post that you were interested in Wicca and keep coming back to it. Why? What about it appeals to you? What draws you back? I'm not saying you should answer here, but it's something you may want to meditate on and answer for yourself. Read a variety of materials, go to classes/circles/workshops if they are available by you and you want to try them; see what appeals to you before worrying about any of that.
As for deities that might be associated with the characteristics of death or renewal, several, including, but by no means limited to:
Aphrodite
Demeter
Hecate
Hera
Shiva
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Yeah lately I've been thinking about why I like Wicca or what about it specifically that I like so I'm doing that. There is a mystic bookstore near me and I think the owner is a witch. I've been wanting to go there, but they have strange hours.
Thanks for the list! I'll look into them.
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Since the planets were named for Roman Gods, if you want to appeal to those that rule your signs, they would be Mercury (Virgo), Mars and Pluto (Scorpio; some astrologers don't use Pluto in their calculations, but both make a lot of sense), and Uranus (Aquarius). Also, many of the Zodiac constellations are rooted in mythology as well (Scorpio, for example, battled with Orion in Greek mythology), and so seeking out any Gods associated with the constellations' namesakes may be another route.
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If you do feel drawn to underworld deities, there are a lot of them! Hades and Pluto, Innana, Annwn, just to name a few. Underworld deities tend to give you an interest in gemstones, extreme experiences, divination, et cetera.
If there was someone or something that fascinated you from an early age, visit that again and see what comes of it.
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La Santa Muerte or The holey death might also be worth looking into, but you’d be better off finding a Santero to guide you on that one. Then again a knowledgeable Catholic with ties to Mexico might be of assistance as well.
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