WildBrain
This leads me in to my other question. Who should i try and contact first?
Since i come from sweden, tor and odin has always been known to me.. but i am not sure that is what i seek.. I´m having problem locating other "patheons(?)" to get an overview..
There's many different pantheons out there:
Norse, Germanic, Anglo-Saxon, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Manx, Gaulish, Slavic, Hellenic (Greek), Roman, Etruscan, Kemetic (Egyptian), Caananite, Babylonian, Sumerian...and that's just the mainly-European lot! North America, South America, and Asia all have many different pantheons of their own.
Pantheon.Org can be helpful. Take the time to browse, and see where your interests or attractions lie.
Ok... if you're just looking to make an introduction, keeping things simple is the best way.
1) Research. Look up the deities you're interested in. Read their lore. Learn about the culture they came from, and how they were worshipped by that culture. Some deities may be tied to a specific geographic location, or a specific people. Some cultures are not open to outsiders. Doing a bit of reading first will help you learn what's what. You don't have to go overboard, but a little research goes a long way.
2) When you decide you're ready to introduce yourself, make yourself a little space. Choose a place that's not going to be disturbed. If it's appropriate, you can do this outside - so long as you won't be interrupted wherever you choose. Make sure the environment is appropriate to the deity or pantheon - cold places are not as welcoming to deities of warm climates, and vice-versa. Choose a time of day that is appropriate for the gods you're trying to contact.
3) Make a simple offering of something the deity/pantheon might like. It's like inviting a friend over for tea or coffee - you're showing them your hospitality. You might have a glass of a beverage they'd like, a candle of an appropriate colour, or other things they like: flowers, leaves, incense, minerals, feathers, shells, a vessel of clean water, a living plant, etc. Don't stress too much over right or wrong: at this point, there's some leeway because it's just an introduction.
4) Introduce yourself! Light whatever needs lighting, and say hi. It doesn't have to be formal. Tell them who you are, and that you're seeking, just starting out, and wanted to meet them/get to know them. Just speak honestly, and plainly. And you don't have to speak out loud - you can do it silently.
5) Be patient. You may not receive a response right then - or at all. Don't panic. People often contact many different deities, or pantheons, before they find the one that's right for them. Some Gods will just not be interested in you, and that's ok. It takes time.
6) Be aware. Deities don't always speak in words. Sometimes they come in dreams. Sometimes they give us signs to follow in nature, or in our everyday lives. They want to see us do some thinking, figure things out for ourselves. Keep an eye out for unusual happenings that might relate to what you're seeking.
At the same time, try not to be paranoid, or over-enthusiastic. Not everything is a sign - sometimes a bird is just a bird. It's easy to get swept up in new feelings and energy from this sort of discovery process - the experiences are new and exciting! - but try to keep it balanced with rational thought and logic. Take note of the things you see or experience, and see if they lead you onwards, or are just something neat but coincidental.
7) Don't get hung up in ancestry, or nationality. It's great if we connect with the spirituality and religion of our ancestors, or our current homelands. But it's equally as likely that you may be called to serve the Gods of other peoples or places - you may be missing out if you constrain yourself to only certain things from the start.
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