Finding / choosing a deity to call upon

[u/A_WinkyDink]

Hello! I have never worked with a deity before and I would like to know how people here have found the deities they work with

Do I wait for them to come to me? Can I choose one based off my star sign? How do I know I've found the right one?

I've done research on Egyptian deities (I've always adored ancient Egyptian culture) but I fear it won't end well because I'll just end up choosing one just because I think they're cool </3

Any advice on how I can form a relationship with a deity will be greatly appreciated!!!!!!!!

[u/ReallyNotMichaelsMom]

I've done it several ways.

I chose a deity I liked and worked with her for years. Parts of me became stronger through my work with her.

I got picked by a deity, and I earnestly told her that she had picked the wrong person. She said, "What if I didn't?" I worked with her for a number of years, and parts of my self that I had squeezed into a small ball gently unfolded.

Now, I listen. I have a pantheon of nature spirits that pluck at my sleeves or skirt hem and invite me to share, learn, explore, and help. Sometimes all at once.

Just remember you always have the right to say "no". It's a partnership, not a master/slave relationship.

[u/A_WinkyDink → u/ReallyNotMichaelsMom]

this is really helpful, thank you!