That is the question.

And if I’m honest, for me it’s a not. I rarely celebrate any set-date rituals, partly because I have never felt the need to.

(Also this week there’s been torrential rain, which ruined my plans to go out and lie in the park. Communing with nature is pretty much the extent of my rituals. If you can call it that.)

But I just… I’ve never truly wanted to use candles or recite incantations or cast circles or do anything which is usually considered ritualistic (yes I’m generalising, don’t shoot me, okay?). I prefer to acknowledge my deities with a few quiet words, and it’s never routine. I will put out sweet foods for them sometimes, and I will light incense on occasion.

Yet what is most meaningful to me is to establish a personal connection with the gods I know and love. They may only stay for a while, but I like to welcome them even if they leave soon after. Emotions and conversation are very important to me.

Another reason why I don’t use many ritual tools and items is because I can’t. I am mildly disabled; I have a form of cerebral palsy which weakens my left side, and makes me clumsy. Loki has all but banned me from trying to light candles for any deities (and any time I went against his wish, I always came up against an obstacle… *sigh*).

But back to the point. Set dates have never seemed very important to me. I prefer to commune with spirits and deities when it feels right, when I want to and they want to. I celebrate events and meanings when I sense a need to. I like being surprised with the desire to honour my gods and beliefs, not feel as though I have to do so upon a certain date. It ruins the excitement for me; it doesn’t feel special.

I’ll most likely hail my beloved gods or my personal faith tomorrow. Or the day after. Or maybe even in a few minutes. It’s all about individual wishes and my own timing for me.

After all, since Loki came into my life, routine’s gone out the window *grin*.