Note: The recording quality is not the best and we apologize for that! The next episode will hopefully be better and we hope to re-record this episode in the future with better quality! Discretion is advised: In this episode I mention mature subjects that may not be suitable for younger audiences. The subject of sexual offerings is mentioned and discussed, but not deeply described. In this episode, we’re talking about deity work and worship! This is quite an extensive episode that touches on various subjects under the umbrella of deity work, so grab a snack! (chronologically listed) We touch on the topics of: What the difference is between deity work and worship is (beginning to 12:05) What a patron deity is (12:05 - 17:30) Offerings, trauma work, consent, your power and demands within deity work (17:30 - 36:57) High priest(ess)-ship of a deity and what it can mean (36:57 - 49:35) The ego in deity work and respecting the deities you work with (49:35 - 53:28) Godspousing (53:28 - 1:21:24) Trickster spirits in deity work (1:21:24 - 1:42:20) Researching deities (1:42:20 - 1:58:10) Different types of sources in research (1:58:10 - 2:08:48) Advice for those interested in deity work (2:09:35 - end) Do you have any questions for us? Submit it via the “Ghost Tea Podcast Questions” thread in the Discord server or contact us via the on the podcast page of Ariel's website. Find Alyssa at www.LaurusaMystic.com Find Ariel at www.ArielWillow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ghostteapodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ghostteapodcast/support