Deities as Energetic Guides
Deities appear across nearly every belief system—whether in New Age spirituality, Wicca, Hinduism, or countless other traditions. Within New Age and eclectic practices especially, it’s common to see people weaving together deities from different pantheons into one personal belief system or spiritual toolkit. While I don’t personally identify with New Age practices or belief structures, I do work with a few deities across pantheons—specifically Norse and Greek.
This post isn’t meant to be a guide on how to work with deities, nor is it about worship (which I do not practice). Instead, my intention here is to share the energetics of the deities I’ve connected with—how they show up, the roles they’ve played in my personal healing and daily life, and the ways they’ve supported me in both my spiritual practice and professional work.
For clarity: I don’t view deities as “people” or gods in the traditional sense. To me, they are energies—archetypal presences that move with distinct qualities and frequencies. But for simplicity, I’ll refer to them as people in this writing.
Hekate – Light in the Shadows
Hekate was the first deity I encountered, and she remains the one I’ve worked with the longest. About fifteen years ago, I became aware of a presence in my inner underworld. I had been stuck in what I called “the sad place”—a land of shadows, depression, and despair. One night, she revealed herself as Hekate Phosphoros—Hekate Light-Bearer.
Her message was simple yet life-altering: you are not alone. She came to illuminate the darkness and guide me through it. Over the long and difficult journey that followed, I learned to recognize that I, too, carried light within me. Now, whenever I intentionally descend into my shadow work, it’s her energy I call upon to illuminate the path forward.
Hekate is often depicted as a triple goddess—Maiden, Mother, and Crone. She governs witchcraft, the moon, and the crossroads. She stands at thresholds: protector of doorways, homes, and liminal spaces. To me, she embodies the paradox of transformation—constantly changing, yet always steady in her role as guide and guardian of transitions.
Hlín – The Quiet Protector
Hlín is a lesser-known goddess in the Norse pantheon, but her energy is anything but small. She is the goddess of protection, shelter, and comfort. I call upon Hlín frequently, and I believe her presence has saved my life on more than one occasion.
Her energy often feels quiet, steady, and deeply grounding—like being held in a protective cocoon. Most memorably, she intervened while I was driving home from the Asheville airport. I had asked for her protection before I got in the car, as I always do. On the highway, I suddenly heard ringing in my ear just before coming around a blind curve. A massive gravel truck was stopped diagonally across the road. By every logical account, I should have collided with it. The vehicles behind me should have crashed into me. Yet neither happened. Instead, I was untouched.
When I asked aloud if it was Hlín who protected me, I heard a clear “Yes.” The presence in my car was undeniable. That moment deepened my trust in working with her energy daily.
Eir – Healing and Mercy
Eir, the Norse goddess of healing, first came to me in dreams. She appeared as a soft white light, showing me new approaches in my bodywork practice—guiding me in ways I hadn’t consciously learned. Her energy is calm, steady, and merciful, always directing me toward what will bring relief and balance.
When I’m working with clients, I often feel her presence guiding my hands—indicating where to focus, how much pressure to use, or which technique to apply. Even when working with herbs (an area I’ve never studied formally), I somehow know what plants to choose for a particular need. I attribute this intuitive knowledge to her influence.
Tyr – Justice and Integrity
Tyr, Norse god of justice, honor, and war, appeared during one of my most difficult inner clearings. I was working with the element of fire to burn away the remnants of a traumatic experience. The flames felt different that day, so I asked what energy was with me. The answer: Tyr.
The connection made perfect sense. I was reclaiming my power and releasing what was never mine to carry. Tyr represents justice—not just in an external sense, but the inner righting of wrongs, the restoration of integrity and wholeness.
In Norse mythology, Tyr is best known for sacrificing his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir, embodying the principle of selfless action for the greater good. When I work with trauma—my own or in support of others—it’s his energy I call upon. His presence is fiery but deeply honorable, a reminder that healing is an act of justice for the soul.
Selene & Artemis – Cycles and Protection
During full moons, I often feel overwhelmed and restless, as though the energy amplifies everything within me. In these times, I sometimes call upon Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, and Artemis, goddess of the hunt and protector of young women.
I connect with specific aspects of their energy—Selene’s lunar calm and Artemis’ fierce protection. During these cycles, what I most need is rest, grounding, and safety, and their energies provide just that. They help me lean into the ebb and flow of the lunar rhythm without being consumed by it.
Mary Magdalene, the sacred witness
The paradoxical figure, the whore and the holy one. She has long been cast in dual roles: vilified and sanctified, erased and exalted. History and theology are full of conjecture about who she really was—disciple, beloved companion of Jesus, priestess, apostle to the apostles. The stories told about her are often less about her true essence and more about what others needed her to be.
For me, though, the Magdalene is not an abstract figure or a theological debate. She is an energy, a presence I have felt and known directly. As a young girl who was deeply misunderstood (and let’s be real, still often misunderstood—haha), I found resonance in her story. She was a woman dismissed, judged, and silenced, yet also one who carried profound wisdom, love, and strength.
When Mary Magdalene comes to me, it is always in the rawest places—during tender, vulnerable work around my womb and my heart. She meets me there without judgment. She has held me like a mother when I was too fragile to hold myself. She has walked beside me as a guide, firm and steady in her knowing. And, perhaps most beautifully, she has laughed with me as a friend, reminding me that healing doesn’t always have to be solemn—it can also be light, playful, and deeply human.
Her energy feels like the finest velvet: soft, warm, and comforting, yet strong enough to endure and protect. When we work together, the experience is tender but precise—like the hands of a master healer who knows exactly where the wound lies and how to touch it without causing harm. There is no flinching in her presence, no fear that I will be too much or not enough. With her, I feel safe—so deeply safe—that I can surrender to the deepest layers of healing.
Mary Magdalene embodies for me the union of sacred and profane, the reminder that holiness can live in what is wounded, and that love can sanctify even the most broken places. She is the guardian of my most tender work, and the presence that whispers: You are not what they have said about you. You are so much more.
Working with deities, for me, is not about worship or devotion in a traditional sense. It’s about relationship—energetic resonance and partnership. These presences have supported me through shadow work, physical danger, healing practice, and personal transformation. They are archetypal guides who meet me where I am, and in turn, I honor their energy by listening, collaborating, and calling upon them when needed.
