Deities part 2: The Importance of New Deities

So, as my previous article spoke about, it is possible to "Create" new Gods. If you have not read it yet, please read Deities: Ancient and the Creation of the New. This article will speak of the importance of the new deities.

As many of us who are spiritual in a sense understand, life has cycles, there is birth, aging, death, and rebirth. Deities also have their own life cycle in a sense. They are given name and form, they help us connect and to lead our lives, revealing to us the wisdoms of our times, and then events take place that will lead to their fading. And eventually, as time passes, and as old wisdoms are remembered and revived, new forms, faces, and names come forward to carry forward the ancient wisdoms to give foundation so new wisdoms can reveal themselves and have foundation. And the process repeats itself, giving new life, new strength, and new vitality to the universal energies.

For many years now, there has been a stillness in this process and it has been stagnant. But as the New Age movement has cropped up, yes there has been a lot of BS, but it has also allowed for the ancient process to start its cycle once more. Now there are many who are reviving the Ancient Gods and the Ancient Wisdoms, starting to give foundation for new ways, new wisdoms, and even new deities based and founded on the ancient to carry forward those wisdoms and to allow new wisdoms to arise.

At times, when it comes to the ancient deities, it is difficult for many to connect with them because sometimes our paths focus is more with the here and now and/or the of the path ahead. It doesn't mean the Ancient deities are any less important to those individuals, it just simply means they are a form of energy they are not meant to work with.

Even though many traditionalist Wiccans claim Wicca is an Ancient religion, there truly is no actual historical proof to show this. But, what they may not realize is they are a part of this cyclical process. The names for their Coven's God and Goddess are Oath-bound, this would mean that the many branches of Wicca and the many Covens that exist will not have the same name and form for their God and Goddess. Which means, the ancient energies that are the Gods are being given new life.

Without the past we cannot have a future, the past is just as important as the future, but we cannot live in the past. No matter how hard we try we can never truly return to the old ways. We can take the wisdoms of the ancients and create new ways that are very similar and are founded upon the old.

We each have our own paths, we each have a spiritualism that will vary to one another, but we all must have a foundation to support our paths. We all could come in contact with the same deity, with the same energies that wish to work with us, but will reveal a new face and a new name to work with us by.

Now, as I mentioned in the previous article, the "creation" of new deities is not for beginners due to the dangers of negative entities that would wish us harm, coming forward and presenting themselves as a deity. They are simply low beings who do not live on the higher plains that the beings who are known as deities exist. They are more focused on feeding off of individuals for their own gain and are of lower energies rather than helping guide and keeping the balance and being of the universal energies.

And because of this, that is why new deities don't come about too often. It takes time for the previous deities to live out their time to teach what they must, to add to the ancient wisdom that is being carried forward, and for a time of new wisdom to come forth.

Deities part 1: Ancient and the Creation of the New

For thousands of years there have always been deities and the religions that were/are associated with them. Each deity has their own name, and the energies/qualities associated with those names. I have always viewed the deities as one of the same being, kind of like the many branches on a tree. They are each their own branch, but they all come from the trunk of the tree. So they can have their own form, their own name, and their own consciousness, but still can be one whole being when brought together. The belief and prayer that has gone to the ancient names of these deities has been tremendous due to the many years they have been worshiped,and therefore are still very much alive.

But here is a thought that I have never considered till I read a rant by the admin of the FB page 'Rantings of a Male Witch'. What about creating NEW deities? Would it be possible and would they be just as powerful as those who are ancient?

And I have come to the answer that not only is it possible, but of course they would be just as powerful. The ancient gods are simply energies/qualities given form and name, these energies have existed since the very beginning of time. All that has changed has been the names and which energies were grouped or singled out. There are names of deities that are no longer spoken because they have been lost, but if they ever resurfaced, would still have the power they once did.

Now, 'Rantings of a Male Witch' did bring up a very good point, creating new deities is definitely not for beginners. Because it doesn't matter if you "created" them or not, they are still deities and once created can not be controlled by our whims, and I use the term created loosely. All we are truly creating is the name and form, and qualities the deity is taking on, we are NOT creating the energies nor the consciousness the deity will have. We will never truly control the powers of the Universe for they are not ours (nor the deities) to control. And the reason I say that even deities cannot control the powers of the Universe is because even they must live by its laws, just as the branches and leaves must live by the cycle of the tree.

So, just to keep it simple, when "creating" new deities, all we are doing is taking ancient energy and projecting a new form and name. This is why there are so many ancient deities that have similar energy/qualities even though they are so wide spread across the world. And this is why many may find similar tales and roles between the many eras about that times deities (because as time passes or a new religion comes along, those qualities which felt are needed are passed on to a new name and face).

Another reason these deities would be just as powerful (at least for those who "created" them) is because there will be a bond between that person and their deity. There are many of us who have searched and meditated and have yet to find any deities we have felt close to or who haven't reached out to work with us. Sometimes, the deity we are searching for or wishes to work with us will send to us a name that (for all we know) doesn't exist. So because of that, a very strong spiritual bond forms between the person and that/those deities. (Which is another reason such a step isn't recommended for beginners).

When we first start out, we barely know who or what is need, or what our path is or where it will lead. This is why its good to spend some time learning, studying, practicing with those who are experienced and with deities who already exist. It helps us find ourselves and find out whether or not the personal creation of a new deity is even needed. And so, the last thing we would want is to create such a bond with a being we may not even need/ is supposed to work with. (Think of creating a new deity like having a child, do not create one unless you are ready and willing to have the responsibility that bond creates).

So, yes, because these new deities would be just as powerful as the ancient, they deserve just as much respect for they are just as alive as those who are ancient. Life is ever changing, just as the energy all come from.