A Forest Door

Spirit-Work & Devotional Polytheism
 
 

The problem with the new animism

• July 1, 2021 • 17 Comments

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Tags: animism, books, culture, ecology, environment, gods, nature, paganism, quotes, spirits


Dver is a mystic and spirit-worker on the margins of Hellenic polytheism, with ties to British, Germanic and Slavic folk traditions as well. A priestess of Dionysos for over 25 years, and also devoted to Hermes, Odin, and a host of personal and local spirits, her main practices include entheogenic trance, oracular work, pathwalking, sacred art, liminal magic, and devotional worship. Dver resides at the edge of a swamp in the haunted woods of New England.

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Cartomancy

I offer trance-assisted divination with Tarot and other cards, speaking with the gods and spirits in a ritual context.

Cartomancy sessions are held on the dark moon of each month. Read more.

Also By Dver

  • BIRD SPIRIT LAND (all my sites)
  • Girls Underground (Story)
  • Goblinesquerie (Shop)
  • imWalde (Art)
  • Masks & Monsters (mumming)

Kharis

Kharis: Hellenic Polytheism Explored delves into the many aspects of this religion, from its ancient roots to its modern practice. It covers not only the basics of worship, but also how to cultivate relationships with the gods and other divinities, and create a deeply satisfying spiritual life.

Komos

Komos: Celebrating Festivals in Contemporary Hellenic Polytheism explores the process of adapting ancient festivals and inventing new ones, addressing issues such as timing, localization, core elements, and solitary practice.

The City Is a Labyrinth

The City Is a Labyrinth is a pocket-sized guide for animists and polytheists wishing to explore the spiritual aspects of urban environments on foot. Learn how walking can become a magical and devotional act on the city streets.

Working with Animal Bones

Working with Animal Bones: A Practical and Spiritual Guide provides information on finding, identifying and cleaning bones, crafting with them, and using them in a sacred context, including divination.

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