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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Time for a #FridayPaganPoll:

I've been seeing quite a few people in pagan spaces offering dream interpretation as a paid service.
Back in my day, it was a popular opinion that only the person who had the dream could interpret it. (I'm talking about occult communities, not freudian pop psychology of the 90s). So I'm wondering how much that has changed over the years.

2-part question:
1) Do you think others can interpret your dreams for you?

2) Would you pay someone to interpret your dream for you? (assuming hypothetical endless money)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Time for a #FridayPaganPoll:

Since there was an eclipse this week, I saw several different interpretations of what it means when it comes to the energies of the sun and the moon, so I'm curious.

During an eclipse, what do you think happens with the sun and moon's energy and influence?

(Since some Europeans recently got to experience an eclipse, it would be cool to hear descriptions of what you felt during the event.)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Today's #FridayPaganPoll:

Most pagans believe in some kind of reincarnation, but there are many variations of it. The classic kind that most people know is "whole soul" reincarnation, where the soul is reincarnated one-to-one, and may or may not have memories of the previous incarnation.
There is also what I'll call "partial soul," where only some pieces move on and there is no retention of whole memories.

Which one most closely matches your beliefs on reincarnation?

(This is obviously an extremely nuanced topic, so detailed comments are welcome and appreciated!)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Here's your #FridayPaganPoll:

Lughnasadh is upon us! Also known as Lammas, or "the bread holiday." Blessed be all the carbs!
Bread-making is a huge part of my pagan practice, so this weekend I want to spread the word and encourage people to try it out.

Have you ever made homemade bread from scratch?

(If you have, share your best tips or recipes! If you haven't, ask questions or vent frustrations. It would be cool to get some gluten-free or yeast-free options in the comments as well.)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! #FridayPaganPoll number 145:

Paganism is historically defined as a polytheistic religion, but our umbrella is broad these days, and we welcome pretty much anyone who wants to come under it and take shelter.

In regards to the belief in gods, which best describes you?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday!
For today's #FridayPaganPoll I'll ask you to think back to the very first time you did magick/cast a spell. It could be an elaborate ritual or simply lighting a candle; any kind of act that could be considered an intentional application of Will.

Did it work?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Here's your #FridayPaganPoll:

I've asked before if you believe in ghosts, and about 75% say they keep an open mind. Today, I'm wondering specifically about malefic entities. Evil spirits, demons, whatever you wanna call them. Things that specifically want to cause harm to humans.

Do you believe in baneful beings?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Tell me all about your pets in today's #FridayPaganPoll.

Before the witch trial era, a "familiar" was simply a close personal pet, most often a dog.

During the witch trials, many stories spread about animals, and sometimes human-like beings who were conjured by witches to aid them with their magick. Really weird and fantastic stuff, like Sara Good's yellow bird who supposedly fed from an extra nipple between her fingers.

In modern neopaganism, familiars are something in the middle. They are usually a pet, but they can also be noncorporeal. They give hints, warnings, and guidance in practice and in everyday life. They can help with divination, confirm intuitions, and also serve as emotional support during hard times.

Do you have a familiar?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Time for a #FridayPaganPoll:
Creating and hanging out around a bonfire is an age-old pagan tradition for the holidays. However, in an era of HOAs, burn bans, and urban living, I have a feeling it has become increasingly difficult for pagans to have the opportunity to sit in front of a large live fire. Let's see:

Do you have the space/resources/permission to create a bonfire?

(For this poll, let's define "bonfire" as a large open air fire that's bigger than a typical campfire.)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! #FridayPaganPoll no.139:

What time of day do you most frequently perform your pagan practices?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Time for a #FridayPaganPoll!

Today, let's talk about a common ethical dilemma within witchcraft/paganism: Is it okay to do a spell for/pray for someone else without their consent?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday!
For today's #FridayPaganPoll I'm wondering, how many people have indoor vs. outdoor altars?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Today's #FridayPaganPoll:

I've been thinking about water lately– namely, local water sources. Pagans often have the desire to build connections with the land around us, and knowing your local waters is a good place to start.

What is the nearest body of water to where you live?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! I'm back with a #FridayPaganPoll.

I've been very busy doing a lot of hours of volunteer work with teenagers this spring, and many of them are extremely curious when they learn that I'm pagan.

How do/would you respond if a teen asks you about paganism?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Today we have a special Equinox edition of the #FridayPaganPoll:

Some pagan traditions consider the equinoxes to be 'minor holidays.' In fact, when Gardner was constructing the modern neopagan Wheel of the Year, he had to look far and wide to find ancient pagan traditions for these times. Both Mabon and Ostara have questionable historical attestations (which I am not here to debate). Regardless, they are absolutely pagan holidays now, because I think most of us celebrate them in some way, lets find out!

Do you celebrate today's equinox as part of your pagan practice?

(I'll leave the definition of 'celebrate' up to you.)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Today's #FridayPaganPoll:

When you are practicing your paganism, (prayers, rituals, offerings, meditations, etc.) do you put music on in the background?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Time for a #FridayPaganPoll:

Today I'm thinking about archetypal gods of war, and how they seem to be common within polytheism and monotheisms. Whether humans are a reflection of the gods, or vice versa, it is evident that war has always been a huge part of the human condition.

Do you worship/work with any deity in their aspect as a god of war?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! I'm back with a #FridayPaganPoll.

Today, I'm contemplating the ethics of cursing children. By "children," I mean teenagers in highschool, ages 15-18. I'm debating with myself as to whether they are old enough to be responsible for their own actions, and therefore old enough for consequences. (Details on specific situation in comments.)

Is it okay to curse teenagers?

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Hail Freya, it’s Friday! Here’s a #FridayPaganPoll:

There are a lot of modern and folk practices within paganism that involve making food, whether it’s for oneself, others, or an offering to the gods.

In broad terms, how often do you cook or bake things specifically for the purposes of pagan practice?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Today's #FridayPaganPoll:

I've always said that we Pagans are an academic bunch. Our community has a love of history and renewing old traditions, which I think includes the revival of dead languages, let's see:

Do you use any words, phrases, or prayers in dead languages in your pagan practice?

(Excluding names/epithets)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Today's #FridayPaganPoll:

Back in the day it was common to see knives on altars; athame, boline, or sword. Mostly they're used for directing energy, but sometimes for cutting up herbs or carving candles. It seems like blades as tools are falling out of fashion, but that could just be my perception, let's find out!

Do you currently keep a blade of any kind on your altar?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Here's your 129th #FridayPaganPoll

Today I'm wondering how many pagans worship or work with deities/entities from different pantheons, versus staying within one regional system. This is tricky because of synchretism and archetypes, but I'm just looking for a general idea. As always, replies are welcome!

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! #FridayPaganPoll:

I feel like New Year's is a popular time for prognostication.
Will you be doing divination of any kind for the new year? (tarot, runes, astrology, etc.)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! #FridayPaganPoll:

Pagans, how are you most likely to respond when someone says, "Have a Merry Christmas!"

(As always, if your favorite option isn't here, leave a reply!)

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Time for a #FridayPaganPoll:

Today I'm wondering what portion of polytheists practice 'devotional polytheism.' This term popped up in pagan spaces fairly recently, within the last decade or so. It's used as a way to differentiate those who are more religious, who say prayers and give regular offerings to their gods, vs. those who believe in many gods and/or spirits, but don't necessarily worship them religiously.

So, what kind of polytheist are you?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday!

I've been running my #FridayPaganPoll project for 3 years now. It started as a series of 8 questions to honor Freya, hostess of the sessrúmnir, the "hall of many seats." Then, I just kept going. The goal is to spark conversation, inspire spiritual thought, and show off the sacred pluralism of neopagan culture.

So today I'm having fun and celebrating my 3 years on the fediverse by asking, "Have you voted in any of my Friday Pagan Polls?"

Hail Freya, it's Friday! Welcome to another #FridayPaganPoll:

Candles are considered a staple in pagan practice, historically. But because of pets, young children, fire codes, and the availability of electric candles, I'm wondering how many people still use them.

Do you use open flame candles in your practice?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! #FridayPaganPoll:

I'm wondering, since US Pagans already have a plethora of harvest festivals to express gratitude, do you celebrate Thanksgiving?

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Hail Freya, it's Friday! Here's is the #FridayPaganPoll:

I've heard that paganism got a big influx of new practitioners during the lockdowns early in the pandemic. How did it affect your practice?

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