Okay, so in case things happen, like me going on vacation for 9 days, here is the WHOLE prompt list. i worked really hard on this, so i hope it helps. Remember if you need any help, check out
aradiascaldron.com for her original pages. her art journal is beautiful. :)
Pagan Art Journaling:
week 1: Intention
what
are you intentions for this project? what do you hope to get out of it?
is it about healing, creativity community, or something else? think
about what you want for yourself right now? what do you want to nurture
and bring into your own life at the moment? you could find a word or
quote or image that speaks to you right now and let it be your guiding
light/idea/theme for this week, this month, this turn of the wheel, or
the entire project. It can be whatever you like.
- for those doing
a one word project, you can make this a page that meditates on the word
you want to bring into your life at the moment
week 2: Heart/Love
what
fills your heart with joy, with love with sadness? what lessons do you
want your heart to remember? what does love/heart mean in relation to
this path (for you)? what does the god and goddess bring into your life?
how does love manifest itself in your daily world? what are you
greatful for in the terms of the love you are given in your world? you
can also include snippets of wisdom, images anything related to love.
week 3: I Believe
it's
important for you to define where you want to go with it. it can be as
big or as little as you want it to be. as serious or as playful. it can
be about anything you choose to believe in fairies, dragons, the ocean,
anything.
week 4: Nature
Go
where you will with this. what does nature mean to you? how does it
relate to your spirituality? Are you environmental? What nature
gods/goddesses speak to you? How is nature part of your understanding of
the mysteries? Magic and the natural world?
week 5: A letter to yourself (in relation to your path growth) in 5 years from now
where
do you want to be? what do you hope to have learned? how do you think
you'll have grown? it could be about continuing and realizing projects
you are currently working on, and seeing them come into fruition. what
would it mean for you? would it be mastering visualizations? a
particular skill set? frame of mind or attitude?
week 6: Goddess
This is left to your own interpretation.
if
you're having a bit of trouble, here are some ideas: what does the
goddess mean to you? what is your relationship with her? how do they
manifest themselves in your life? do you have a particular goddess you
work with?
week 7: Water
what does water mean to you? what does it evoke? how does it merge into your practice?
week 8: Realizations
what realization have you gone through lately?
week 9: Earth
what does the element of earth mean to you? how do you connect with this element?
week 10: Fear
what
do you fear on this path? what things give you pause and make you
wonder about paganism with apprehension? what things have you
experimented with that have given you the shivers? how do you deal with
your fears? what are some possible ways you can over come your fears?
week 11: Books
what
books have you loved? which books have influenced you the most? what
was the first book you ever read about paganism? and what did you think
of it? what do you think of it now?
week 12: Best lessons from your family and friends and how it affects your path
what did your parents teach you while growing up that you still use in your practice today?
week 13: Prayers and Spells
What
do you think? are prayers and spells different from one another? is one
more effective than the other? work together? separately?
week 14: The Broom Closet
are you in or out? and why? would you want to change it? or are you happy with the way things are?
week 15: Dreams
what
is your most recent dream that you can remember? what id your favourite
to remember? what are your dreams? what do dreams mean to you?
week 16: Ethics
what ethical code guides your practice? obviously the most common moral maxim tat people in wicca talk about is:
"An' it harm none do what thou wilt."
do you buy it? what issues or benefits do you see from this statement? or another?
week 17: Pagan Pet Peeves
while
we're not advocating a negative community bashing session, we all have
our pet peeves and sometimes its good to give them voice.
week 18: What I wish others knew about my beliefs
we
live in a world that can have a lot of misconceptions about various
paths that we're traveling, so if you could what would you want others
to know about your path?
week 19: Creating Sacred Spaces
what
is a sacred space to you? how do you create it? can it be anywhere? is
it all nature or are there a few elements that need to be added? how do
you create sacred spaces in the modern world in an urban city?
week 20: Things you want to learn
Make
a list of things you'd like to learn regarding your pathwork. they dont
need to be in any specific order, or need a timeline.
week 21: When the going gets tough, how my path helps me.
what have you learned in your pathwork that helps you manage in tough situations? how do you apply your lessons to your life?
week 22: Fire
What does the element fire mean to you? how do you connect with this element?
week 23: Air
we've
come full circle (out of order, but still) and are completing the last
of the four traditional elements. what does air mean to you? how do you
connect with this element?
week 24: Full Moon
When
is the closest full moon at the time you are writing this? what does
the full moon mean to you? what do you associate with it?
week 25: Charity
what does charity mean to you on your path? how do you define it? how important is it?
week 26: Magical Name
Do you have your magical name? what is a little bit of your name's history? what does it mean to you?
week 27: Divination
what
forms of divination do you use/prefer? how do you go about learning
them? do you feel naturally better at one form over another?
week 28: Afterlife
what
do you think happens after you die? do you believe in an afterlife? do
you think you'll travel to the Summerlands? or some other "mythical"
land?
week 29: God
what is
your relationship with the gods? what do they mean to you? how do they
manifest themselves in your life? do you have a particular god you work
with?
week 30:
Community
what
does community in the Craft mean to you? how do you build community
with fellow witched? how does it affect your pathwork? what do you find
most challenging in the dealing with communities?
week 31: Public Rituals
Have you ever attended a public ritual? what was the experience like? did you enjoy it?
week 32: Inspiration
what inspires you creatively and spiritually?
week 33: Growth
what prompts growth in your world? how do you react to change?
week 34: Letter to the Divine
At this point in your practice, what would you say to the gods if you wrote them a letter?
week 35: Prediction for the Year Ahead
what do you think will happen in the year ahead?
week 36: Familiars
do you believe in them? do you have or have ever, had one?
week 37: Happiness
is
happiness a choice? baring the special circumstances sometimes you just
need to choose to be happy and appreciate those moments that bring joy
in? what is your definition of happiness? what represents happiness for
you? in life and your pathwork?
week 38: Learning the Tarot
some
people just learn cards at random, some are very methodical, some rely
on their books, others let the image speak to them and create
interpretations of their own. What do you do?
week 39: Secrecy
what are your thoughts on secrecy? how do you think secrecy affects the pagan community?
week 40: Guided Visualization
whats your favourite visualization? how do you use them in your practice?
week 41: Guardians of the Watchtower (elemental)
who and what are the "GOTW" for you? do you invoke them in your circles?
week 42: What my paths mean to me right now
Why
do you do this? why do you want to continue down this path? it's good
to stop every once in a while to asses, re-asses, and restate your
intentions/commitments, because over time your position in relation to
things change.
week 43: Magic vs. Mysticism
which
are you more drawn to a magical or mystical path? can the two intersect
or are they mutually exclusive? if they are intersecting how can you
realize that in your path? Do you need magic to be spiritual? is it
necessary? what role does magic play in your pathwork? how often does it
enhance your spirituality?
week 44: Spirits
do you believe in them? what do you understand spirits to be? what kind of experiences have you had with spirits?
week 45: Traditions
are you a part of a tradition? do you think being in a tradition is important?
week 46: Family
how
do you share your spirituality with your children? your family? how do
you navigate family events while staying true to your own ideals?
week 47: Symbols (literal vs metaphorical)
what
do various symbols within your path mean to you? what does the symbol
of the sun/sun at Yule mean to you? what other symbols (literal and
metaphorical) within the tradition you follow mean to you? Is this time
of year literally about rebirth of the god or is it more than that?
week 48: Evolution of your ideas about your path/faith
how have your views about your path changed/evolved?
week 49: Influential Pagans
who has influenced you along the way? who was the first the most and current pagan who influences, or inspires you the most?
week 50: Affirmations
what are some of your spiritual quirks? do you use affirmations? daily?
week 51: Self-Portrait
what
are the roles you play or are given, both in your muggle life and in
your magical life? what words best describe you in both worlds?
week 52: As Above, So Below
"the first step is completion and the last step is beginning"
what does as above so below mean to you? what have you learned and gained from this experience? from this project?
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