Hi! I've been wanting to look into earth/nature magick, gods/goddesses and/or deities... Any ideas where I could start? Thank you love đź’•
Hello darling.That’s a nice broad way to start, I like it!Firstly, you may want to determine whether you want to within a certain pantheon or not, but I’m going to just hit you with some broad spectrum information which you can then choose to delve into or research more.
*These lists will likely miss some deities out because I want to give you the basics, but further research will help if you would like to find out more.
Aztec Nature/Earth Deities:
Xipe-Totec (god of force, lord of the seasons and rebirth, ruler of the East).
Tonacatecuhtli (god of sustenance).
Tonacacihuatl (goddess of sustenance).
Tlaltecuhtli (god of the earth).
Chicomecoatl (goddess of agriculture).
Centeotl (god of the maize).
Celtic Nature/Earth Deities:
Abnoba (Gaulish - associated with forests and rivers).
Artio (Gaulish - bear goddess of the wilderness).
Arduinna (goddess of the Ardennes forest, portrayed as a huntress).
Cernunnos (god of male animals, produce and fertility).
Druantia (goddess of trees).
Nantosuelta (Gaulish - goddess of the earth, nature, fertility and fire).
Sucellus (god of agriculture, alcoholic beverages, and forests).
Viridos (god of vegetation, agriculture and rebirth).
Egyptian Nature/Earth Deities:
Aker (god of the earth and the horizon).
Geb (god of earth).
Iah (god of the moon).
Nut (goddess of sky).
Renenutet (goddess of agriculture).
Shu (embodiment of wind/air).
Greek Nature/Earth Deities:
Antheia (goddess of flowery wreaths).
Anthousai (flower nymphs).
Aristaeus (god of shepherds, cheesemaking, beekeeping, honey, honey-mead, olive growing, oil milling, medicinal herbs, hunting, and the Etesian winds).
Artemis (goddess of the hunt, the dark, the light, the moon, wild animals, nature, wilderness, childbirth, virginity, fertility, young girls, and health and plague in women and childhood).
Aurai (nymphs of the breezes).
Chloris (goddess of flowers).
Cybele (Phrygian goddess of the fertile earth and wild animals).
Demeter (goddess of the harvest, crops, the fertility of the earth, grains, and the seasons).
Dionysus (god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, and festivity. Roman equivalent is Bacchus).
Dryads (tree and forest nymphs).
Epimeliades (nymphs of highland pastures and protectors of sheep flocks).
Gaea (the goddess of the earth and its personification. She is also the primal mother goddess).
Hamadryades (oak tree dryades).
Hegemone (goddess of plants, specifically making them bloom and bear fruit as they were supposed to).
Horae (goddesses of the seasons and the natural portions of time).
Karmanor (god of reaping).
Meliae (nymphs of honey and the ash tree).
Nymphs (nature spirits).
Naiades (fresh water nymphs).
Nereids (salt-water nymphs).
Oceanides (fresh water nymphs).
Oreades (mountain nymphs).
Oxylus (god of forests & mountains).
Pan (god of shepherds, flocks, mountain wilds, and rustic music).
Persephone (Kore) (goddess of spring growth).
Physis (primeval goddess of nature).
Rhea (goddess of fertility, motherhood, and the mountain wilds).
Satyrs (rustic nature spirits).
Slavic Nature/Earth Deities:
Berstuk (Wendish - god of the forest).
Jarilo (god of vegetation, fertility, spring, war and harvest).
Porewit (god of the woods, who protected lost voyagers and punished those who mistreated the forest).
Porvata (Polish -Â god of the woods).
Siliniez (Polish - god of the woods for whom moss was sacred).
Tawals (Polish - blessing-bringing god of the meadows and fields).
Veles (god of earth, waters and the underworld).
Norse Nature/Earth Deities:
Idun or Ithunn (goddess of spring who guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young; wife of the god Bragi).
Fjörgyn (female personification of the earth. She is also the mother of the goddess Frigg and, very rarely, mother of Thor).
Freyja (goddess of fertility, gold, death, love, beauty, war and magic).
Freyr (god of fertility, rain, sunlight, life and summer).
Skadi (goddess of mountains, skiing, winter, archery and hunting).
Nature/Earth Magick:
If you check Richtor’s nature tag [here] they have a tonne of resources to help you!
Aries: Capturing the Erymanthian boar. (link to story) Â
Taurus: Capturing the Cretan Bull. (link to story)
Gemini:Â Obtaining the cattle of the monster Geryon. (link to story)
Cancer: Capturing the Hind of Ceryneia. (link to story)
Leo:Â Killing the Nemean Lion. (link to story)
Virgo:Â Stealing the apples of the Hesperides. (link to story)
Libra: Killing the Stymphalian Birds. (link to story)
Scoprio: Capturing and bringing back Cerberus. (link to story)
Sagittarius:Â Stealing the Horses of Diomedes. (link to story)
Capricorn: Obtaining the girdle of Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. (link to story)
Aquarius: Killing the Lernean Hydra. (link to story)
Pisces:Â Cleaning the Augean stables in a single day. (link to story)
One scene from Lazarus Rising with captions for the Wincest-impaired.Â
I’m sorry but their faces in this scene are just…. I mean LOOK AT THEM.Â
It’s also hilarious that Pamela’s a psychic and they barely get in the door before she’s suggesting a threesome.
Aries: Firefighter, police officer, defense attorney, parks and recreation, soldier, stunt person
Taurus: Gardener, chef, legal consultant, engineer, designer, artist, teacher, receptionist
Gemini: Entrepreneur, lawyer, writer, historian, comedian, computer, tech support
Cancer: Teacher, social worker, nurse, artist, chef, interior designer, real estate agent
Leo: CEO, performer, fashion designer, politician, salesperson, socialite
Virgo: Writer, doctor, counselor, critic, editor, linguist, teacher, accountant
Libra: Lawyer, diplomat, socialite, counselor, fashion designer, politician, spokesperson
Scorpio: Detective, police officer, scientist, researcher, psychologist/psychiatrist, private investigator
Sagittarius: Politician, coach, travel agent, philosopher, environmentalist, explorer, translator
Capricorn: Manager, politician, administrator, CEO, accountant, entrepreneur, private investigator
Aquarius: Scientist, pilot, astronomer, writer, musician, designer, politician, judge, social worker
Pisces: Musician, dancer, artist, entertainer, photographer, animal service, nurse
Aries: MusicalÂ
Taurus: NaturalisticÂ
Gemini: Fuck YouÂ
Cancer: IntrapersonalÂ
Leo: Verbal-LinguisticÂ
Virgo: InterpersonalÂ
Libra: Bodily-KinestheticÂ
Scorpio: Murder
Sagittarius: Visual-SpatialÂ
Capricorn: Logical-MathematicalÂ
Aquarius: Intrapersonal
Pisces: Crying
Aries: “Dulce bellum inexpertis.” War is sweet for those who have not experienced it.
Taurus: “Fluctuat nec mergitur.” It is tossed by the waves but does not sink.
Gemini: “Volens et potens.” Willing and able.
Cancer: “Serva me, servabo te.” Save me and I will save you.
Leo: “Dum excusare credis, accusas.” When you believe you are excusing yourself, you are accusing yourself.
Virgo: “Cogito ergo sum.” I think, therefore I am
Libra: “Si vis amari, ama.” If you wish to be loved, love.
Scorpio: “Forest fortuna adiuvat.” Fortune favors the brave.
Sagittarius: “Dum viviumus, vivamus.” When we live, let us live.
Capricorn: “Ut desint vires, tamen est laudanda voluntas.” Although the power is lacking, the will is commendable.
Aquarius: “Semper inops quicumque cupit.” Whoever desires is always poor.
Pisces: “Dum spiro spero.” While I breathe, I hope.
Aries and Aries - Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles
Aries and Taurus - Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson
Aries and Gemini - Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick
Aries and Cancer - Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney
Aries and Leo -Â Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
Aries and Virgo - Keira Knightley and James Righton
Aries and Libra -Â Lady Gaga and Matthew Williams
Aries and Scorpio - Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson
Aries and Sagittarius - Kristen Stewart and Michael Angarano
Aries and Capricorn - Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders
Aries and Aquarius - Eddie Murphy and Tracy Edmonds
Aries and Pisces - Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.
aries: boxer and jack russel terrier taurus: german shepherd and bulldog gemini: standard poodle and west highland terrier cancer: golden retriever and schipperke leo: leonberger and pomeranian virgo: saluki and yorkshire terrier libra: labrador retriever and keeshond scorpio: siberian husky and lhasa apso sagittarius: shiba inu and beagle capricorn: rottwieler and shetland sheepdog aquarious: great dane and peruvian inca orchid pisces: dalmation and zuchon (teddy bear dog)
(use your sun and ascendant signs)
Gemini: Sudden storm that wasn't on the forecast.
Cancer: A soft drizzle that you don't need an umbrella for.
Leo: Really loud rain that you can hear even when the windows are shut.
Virgo: Not even "rain" more like mist.
Libra: The first few drops before a HUGE storm
Scorpio: A FUCKING HURRICANE
Sagittarius: Really cold rain on a hot day.
Capricorn: The extra rain drops the day after a storm that balance on leaves and fall when the wind blows.
Aquarius: A loud thunderstorm with lots of lightning and harsh wind.
Pisces: The smell before it actually starts raining.
Aries: Rain when the wind blows it sideways and you still get wet even though you have an umbrella.
Taurus: A storm that lasts for days on end.
Aries: Black dragon that is obsessed with death and destruction, quick to anger. Active mostly at night, has poison breath and usually lives in swamp areas. Has slimy scales and appears skeletal and corpse like. A sign of death and appears when a sick person is about to pass.
Taurus: Pale yellow dragon. Herbivore, but will not hesitate to kill an evil human. They are the primary protector of women and children. Can be the size of a Golden Retriever, are useful in the household and are peaceful. Breathes a universal medicine that smells like lemons and loves people and shiny objects.
Gemini: Green forest dragon. Highly intelligent dragon, can communicate with humans. Similar to the snake in Garden of Eden, it is cunning and malevolent. Breathes chlorine gas and has horns atop his head to be able to disguise themselves.
Cancer: Silver dragon. The most sensitive dragon and the savior of the wounded, homeless, and helpless. They have mercury blood and breath, making it poisonous to inhale and touch, but their scales are often used in healing creams that they create.
Leo: Holographic dragon that is blinding to the eye, this is their primary defensive trait. They spend lots of time luxuriating on their own and live with a few others of their kind. Known for attacking other dragons and has arsenic laced breath.
Virgo: White snow dragon. Intelligent but hermit dragon, very afraid of human. Has frostbite breath. Blends in with snow and preys on larger mammals and lone humans. Dislikes include sunlight. Their scales are water repellant.
Libra: Bronze dragons. Obsessed with humans and their culture. Lives close to the ocean and has extremely hot, lava like breath. Known for killing tyrants and criminals, similar to the Blue Dragon. Has a human-like sense of good and evil.
Scorpio: Purple exotic dragon. First bred in Asia, these dragons are the most mysterious. Scales regularly shed and are used in making perfumes and sex oils. Breathes a sedative gas to knock out people, then torture and eat them. They are beautiful, but if you see them, you will be dead very soon.
Sagittarius: Gold dragons. Lives in villages and is a defender of the common good. Has been known to eat criminals or bad town leaders. Sometimes leaves villages to go on quests to help others. Has catfish whiskers and each of their scales is worth millions of dollars. Breathes blue fire.
Capricorn: Red dragon that guards jewelry, gold, and other precious gems. Carnivorous and has a forked, long tongue like a snake. Found by volcanoes and medieval castles. Villages sacrifice young virgins to them. Breathes fire. Can be ridden into battle by someone worthy.
Aquarius: Blue desert dragon. Tends to attack humans that are greedy, vain, or have committed a heinous crime. Causes sandstorms by flapping their enormous wings. Breathes fire and dust particles. Although it lives in the desert, it spends its time admiring its reflection at an oasis.
Pisces: Water, shapeshifting dragon. Can be as long as 100 meters, or as small as a nurse shark as needed. Spends lots of time lurking on the ocean floor and admiring the way the water catches the sunlight. Breathes boiling water and scales are freezing to the touch. Peaceful, eats mostly krill. Responsible for the foam that is often found on shorelines.
 Aries: Goofy, Physical Humor Comes Most Naturally. These Are Some Of The Top Mimics In The Zodiac! But They Are Also Known To Be Quite Witty Out Of The Blue. Taurus: Observational Humor. They Are Usually Unintentionally Hilarious, And Can Take A Step Back And Laugh At Themselves Too! Gemini: Quick On The Uptake, They Remember Jokes Really Well And Can Laugh At Just About Anything, This Sign Is Most Prone To Making Fun Of Someone, But Not In A Mean Way, It’s Usually Because They’re Interested. Cancer: This Sign Has An Endearing Self-Deprecating Way Of Being Funny. As Simple As A Silly Facial Expression Or Pretending To Be Serious When They’re Not. Leo: This Sign Tends To Take Everything In Around Them And Deliver It Verbally With A Bit Of Exaggeration That Not Only Is Hilarious, But Leaves You Wanting To Hear More. They Know When They Have You Hooked, Too. Virgo: The Pissed, But Not Pissed, Complaining, But Not Complaining, Snarky Wit About People And Their Lives Is Usually Very Humorous And Entertaining. Libra: A Little Strife And Sarcasm Send Libra Going A Long Way! Once They Lose The Cool Exterior And Start, There’s No Stopping Their Story Telling Humor. Scorpio: Sarcasm All The Way. Comments Here, Comments There; It’s Borderline Rude, Borderline Passive Aggressive, But Funny Nonetheless! Sagittarius: Everything In Life Can Be Turned Into Some Hilarious Experience. A Combination Of Observational Humor, Sarcasm, And Exaggeration Is Where It’s At For This Sign. Capricorn: The No Smile Facade Lives Here. This Sign Can Keep A Straight Face Until They Start Laughing At Themselves With A Sharp Uptake On What’s Happening. Aquarius: Just Naturally Funny. They Don’t Really Try To Be A Joke Teller Or Anything. Often Times They’re Bewildered That They’re Being Funny And Start Laughing Right Along With The Others. Pisces: This Sign Ranges From Cute Storytelling To Down Right Obnoxious. They Milk It Too, Taking All The Time They Need To Have Your Attention And Make You Laugh.