r/dionysus

So, my biggest thing was that if I felt the strong urge to drink alcohol, that was Dionysus's energy. I've been working with him very closely for a few years now. But now, im on a medication that is strictly about not drinking alcohol and I've never been much of a drinker, but I'd like a nice glass of wine now and again.... is there a way to get around this? Or am I overthinking it? I still feel when he's trying to speak to me, and unfortunately, I don't have my tarot cards with me. When that urge comes, what's a good alternative?

hey y’all!

my main devotional act to Dionysus is normally related to musical theatre/theatre/singing. I do enjoy singing some of my favorite musical theatre songs to Dionysus and I do think it’s one of my greatest connections with him (I even feel like I sing better and more freely when I do it, if that makes sense).

even so, I myself may be getting tired of the same old songs. I know it’s very personal, but would you guys have any recommendations on what to sing for him?

It all started when I watched Ronald Hutton’s YouTube lecture about him out of sheer curiosity; after that, I became obsessed with everything related to him and what he represents. I’ve always loved horror movies—specifically folk horror and werewolf films—and many of them kept reminding me of him. I’m also in a theatrical punk rock band and found myself writing more than one song about him. I knew nothing about Hellenic religion; I just wanted to learn more and more and forge a deeper connection with him. So, here I am—I’m new to all this, but essentially, I just want to place my life in his hands.

There hasn’t been one in over a year, so I thought maybe we should do another one. Also, sorry u/Fabianzzz, I’ll have to borrow your quote:

“Dionysus is a god of literature: be it theatre, poetry, or sacred texts, his myths and cult often involve using the written word. Dionysus himself enjoys reading, as he says in Aristophanes' *Frogs:* he was reading Euripides' *Andromache* while at sea. So, Dionysians, what have y'all been reading?”

This is a UPG for Dionysus devotees:
Neptune is called the planet association for Dionysus but, has anyone had the sun and/or Jupiter as the association for the god?

I've started worshipping Dionysus this summer. I've been reading a lot of the texts posted in the Grimoire and watching a lot of videos on the myths and cult of Dionysus. Obviously, there was a lot of ecstatic dancing, singing, shouting and whatnot. Immediately what comes to mind when I read and hear about it is the church I used to go to before I moved to college and became agnostic.

It was a Pentecostal church that my uncle preached at, so the music was modern CCM and gospel music and they allowed you to sing, shout, stomp and dance to your heart's content during worship. I remember I'd walk right up to the front of the church, sing as loud as I could, spin in circles like I was a helicopter and sometimes even take off running. I was also the only one doing it as most of the folks in the church were quite old and the few young people there was were there because of their parents.

It's funny because while I know now that Christianity was never gonna be the right path for me, that was one thing I missed about it was how fun the worship was. I'm a musician myself and felt like I would've thrived in that environment if I didn't leave it. And now, coming to Dionysus, reading about how worship was done with dancing and singing and shouting, I feel like I've come full circle. I bet if we had modern-day churches for Dionysus, the worship would look a lot like my old church.

I haven't listened to this song in a long time, maybe a year. Over the summer I've decided to follow Dionysus and wouldn't ya know it, this song pops back into my mind. Whole album is a masterpiece, so if you're a metalhead, I'd recommend it. But, this one is about Dionysus, so...yeah. They posted the lyrics in the description.

https://preview.redd.it/e9e1bvcy6y8h1.png?width=2048&format=png&auto=webp&s=a13ea1afb9dcc29702ffec394c97001c8cd6cb57

Lord Dionysus, God of Spiritual Liberation,

I offer up this prayer to you,

My favorite color is blue,

I feel very worthless, and less deserving,

I have many desires, from Outer Space, Fresh Starts, New Beginnings, Love in many forms, to a unique race car, that provides me some learning,

Day by day, night by night, and the trauma it takes its toll, being Autistic, my mind, my heart, the anxiety, I often fight.

I often long to be heard, to be seen, to be answered, but my faith, my belief, is a very small, very little, limiting, flickering light.

My favorite thing to do at night, is looking up at the stars, to look for space ships, I play a lot of video games, watch anime, and my energy often just dips.

I struggle with many things, but I keep them very close to my heart, and my mind.

I often feel like, I am in a very tight, very closed off, bind.

Please, feel free, to help me, if you can, I'm tired of trying to hide and pretend,

If you wish, please, be my new best friend.

Thank you for your time, Lord Dionysus, God of Spiritual Liberation,

Amen.

So I want to talk to Dionysus but I only have tarot cards… is there any specific way to do it?