Freshly Introduced to Celtic Paganism
Hello. I'm going to try and keep this short because it's really not a whole lot and I acknowledge to stay on topic. For context, I'm not new to Paganism. I've always been a Pagan in a way, I'm just new to this part of it! :)
For some time now, I've passively been considering doing a small dabble into the Celtic pantheon (?) because I'm an extremely social practictioner and love meeting and honouring new deities/gods and goddesses. But, I never went anywhere with it. Until now.
In the Present:
Maybe a few days ago, I was casually speaking to some friends about how I really want to get into this stuff but didn't know who I wanted to reach out to/worship first (of course with lots of research). No big deal, right? Just an average conversation because I'm open about my practices.
Shortly later, I suddenly encountered the name "Cernunnos". I knew of who he is because of the context I saw it in, but before that I have never heard of him nor his name — I didn't even know he exists. At first I brushed it off because it was just one instance, but ever since then even to now I keep having encounters of him in some way... One of them being deer, and elements of nature feeling more precious to me. Eventually (yesterday-today) I decided to confirm if it really is him, and got multiple "Yes". Through speaking to him and through tarot.
Moving Further:
I have done my research, the most I can manage and will continue to, but could someone please tell me more things about him that may be helpful for me? I want to stay very respectful, and he feels like a fatherly energy towards me. What's his general personality? What does he like? What does he dislike? Besides studying, how should I move further about this and with him? I'm very eager and in awe