Aphrodite Worship - Tumblr Posts
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in honor of my relationship’s one year anniversary i make this post as an offering to the goddess of love, the beautiful aphrodite. she has blessed me truly with a lovely relationship that has taught me so much, but has also shown me what it feels like to be loved wholeheartedly. thank you holy goddess for your gifts <33
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this is venus’ place,
for she loves to smile at the bright sea
& make sailors happy.
all around her the sea trembles,
seeing her loveliness.
not mine; happy venus day !!
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idk if this is the right place to ask, but ive been wanting to worship (something synonymous w that) aphrodite, but i cant afford to make altars for her and being autistic, i dont always have the capacity to have faith. does it mean i shouldnt or that i simply cant follow aphrodite?
“reconstructionism: try to do things as the ancient greeks once did (reconstruct religion, does not have to be exactly i.ehuman/animal sacrifice)
revivalism: combine ancient worship with modern worship”
a little insert from my book of shadows !! my personal opinion in this matter is that due to your situation you can take the path of a revivalist, & worship aphrodite that is most comfortable & suitable for your life. i should mention that being a devotee is different, & does require more time & energy. however, you just mentioned worshipping, so i think you can 100% worship aphrodite, even if your altar is simply a candle & a flower. you can worship aphrodite if the most you did was live life beautifully in her honor. goddess aphrodite sees you, & she understands. always
this was a bit sporadic, it’s late at night & i have work tomorrow in the morning lol
Eros/Cupid deep dive
Herbs • Erontas, Dittany, roses, rosemary, Pomegranates, apples, Violets, Mint, Quince, Pear, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Lilies, Honeysuckle, myttle
Animals• Hare, Rooster, Ram, Deer, Dolphin, Crab, Doves, Owls, snake
Zodiac • Pisces
Colors • Tyrian purple, Gold, red, pink, white, black.
Crystal• Celestite, Selenite, Pink quartz, Red coral, Rhodochrosite
Symbols• bows and arrows, torches, Lira, aulos/double flute, and eggs.
Jewelry you can wear in their honor • Jewelry, arrow and bow satchel, wedding ring, promise ring.
Diety of• Love, passion, fertility, sex, seduction
Patron of• Godspousing, love, romance, desire, lust, passion, same-sex love (most quoted in myths, etc.), opposite-sex love
Offerings• torches (items imagery, etc), fake roses, love letters, archery supply (arrows, targets, scraps left over, tools to make arrows and archery), lube, wine, sex toys/tools, chocolate, rabbit symbolism (ex-rabbit images), feathers, plants and flowers, oils, love stories, heart imagery/items, rabbit fur, depictions of rabbits, rabbit images/photos,
Devotional• Going for the job you're passionate about, learning about things ur passionate about, cooking things you love, going to a restaurant you love, going on a date with yourself and a loved one (ex-family member, gf/bf/whatever), eating a good cookie you like, doing a sport you like, cleaning out your hairbrush in his honor, do skin care in his honor, learn about archery, do archery, go to an archery event, taking care of rabbits, go on a date, go on a blind date, read a self-love book, have sex (18+, ask for his permission, and your partners.), masturbate (18+ ask for permission).
Ephithets• Æphivolipsía/epheboleipsia - adolescent boy + attack of, Ærastís/erastes/ἐραστής/ΕΡΑΣΤΗΣ/ærastís - the lover in a romantic relationship, ἐρώμενος - the Beloved, Æratóh/Erato/Ἐρατώ/ΕΡΑΤΩ/Æratóh - one of the nine Mousai, Ærázmios/erasmius/ἐράσμιος/ΕΡΑΣΜΙΟΣ - lovely + beloved, Æróhmænos/eromenos/ἐρώμενος/ΕΡΩΜΕΝΟΣ/ἐράω - love + is the beloved + he/she who is loved by the lover, Ærohmanǽoh/eromaneo/ἐρωμανέω/ΕΡΩΜΑΝΕΩ - mad for love, Ærohmanís/eromanis/ἐρωμανής/ΕΡΩΜΑΝΗΣ - maddened by love, Ǽrohs/ἔρως/ΕΡΩΣ - attraction + love, Ǽrohtæs/Erotes/Eρωτες/ΕΡΩΤΕΣ - attraction), Ǽrohs - Attraction,
Andǽrôs/Anteros - Returned Love, Ímæros/Himeros - Desire, Póthos - Passion, Ærohtárion - a diminutive Cupid., Ærohtiáoh - to be lovesick, Ærohtídia - a festival of Ǽrohs, Ærohtodidáskalos/erotodidascalus/ἐρωτοδιδάσκαλος/ΕΡΩΤΟΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΟΣ - the instructor in the art of love, Ærohtomanía/erotomania/ἐρωτομανία, ΕΡΩΤΟΜΑΝΙΑ - frenzied love.
Agáthohma - embodiment or manifestation of the Good, Agnós/hagnos/ἁγνός/ΑΓΝΟΣ - holy + pure, Diphues - See Diphÿís, Diphÿís - of two natures or forms, Efpálamos - skillful
Epheboleipsia – See Æphivolipsía, Erasmius - See Ærázmiosc, Erastes - See Ærastís, Erato - See Æratóh, Eromaneo - See Ærohmanǽoh, Eromanes - See Ærohmanís, Eromenos - See Æróhmænos, Eros - See Ǽrohs, Erotarion - See Ærohtárion, Erotes - See Ǽrohtæs,Erotiao - See Ærohtiáoh, Erotideus - See Ærohtidéfs, Erotidia - See Ærohtídia, Erotodidascalus - See Ærohtodidáskalos, Erotomania - See Ærohtomanía, Eudromos ormeï - See Évdromos ormíi, Eupalamus - See Efpálamos, Évdromos ormíi/eudromos ormeï/εὔδρομος ὁρμῇ/ΕΥΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΟΡΜΗΙ - he who strikes quickly, Hagnos - See Agnós, Hedys - See Idýs, Idýs/hedys/ἡδύς/ΗΔΥΣ - sweet, pleasant, Kállos/callus/κάλλος/ΚΑΛΛΟΣ - beauty, Kalós/calus/καλός - beautiful, Nympholipsía - female nature deity + attack of, Ptæróeis/pteroeis/πτερόεις/ΠΤΕΡΟΕΙΣ - winged, Pteroeis - See Ptæróeis, Pyrídromos - flies on a course of fire, Pyrphóros - fire-bearing, Toxalkís - mighty with the bow.
Equivalents• Cupid (Roman), Eros (Greek), Frey (Norse), Harpokrates (Egypt)
Signs their reaching out• being invited to an orgy, falling in love, getting a job in sex work, getting more customers and tips at work (if ur a sex worker), getting more compliments, getting love letters.
Vows/omans• Eros cannot touch people who have taken a vow of purity and wedding vows.
Number• 6 (the number of Venus)
Morals• Morally dark
Courting• Psyche
Past lovers/crushes• I cannot find any sources, so I concluded that only psyche was his first and true love.
Personality• Some describe him as a wise teacher, they describe them saying “he's the kind of teacher who you know is listening because since you've been telling him about your day he hasn't turned a page in his book”, he has my respect even tho he is very morally dark, one of the few gods I fear because I respect them greatly.
Home• Mount Olympus
Mortal or immortal • immortal
Fact• He was trying to make Physce fall in love with a monster and makes himself fall in love with her, he's always near Hermes, and Dionysus, and is always seen with Aphrodite.
Curses• getting broken up with, people suddenly hating you, hating people all of the sudden, getting your heart broken, your favorite stuff being hidden/broken.
Blessings• getting the dream job you wanted, getting a partner, getting tips more, getting more compliments, getting a better income/raise in sex work, people liking you more, getting more food when you order.
Roots• East and West
Scared places • Athens, Megara, Philadelphia, Leuctra, Velia, and Parium
Friends• Hermes, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Ares, the charities.
Parentage• Ares and Aphrodite, Iris, and Zephyrus, and early sources say he is the offspring of Nyx and Erebus, or Chaos itself
Siblings• Harmonia, Phobos, Deimos, and Anteros
Pet• none
Children • Hodone
Appearance in astral or gen• a winged and chubby boy with a bow and arrow Or a youthful handsome young winged man, playing a flute.
Festivals • erotia/erotidia, valentines day
Season • spring and summer.
Day • Friday
Status• one of the major gods, not in the theoi but is cited in many of Sappho and other artists, and many myths. Is a loving god, and a powerful personification, and is said to have power over all, friendships, and love.
What angers him • I heard he doesn't like it when you insult others' looks etc just to be mean, does not like it when you insult yourself, homophobia, cheating, and being an asshole
The music he likes• Classical (his mom Aphrodite likes it) and love songs, and I would say old lovey songs
Planet• Venus
Her Tarot cards• Lover card, two cups, Ace of cups, 7 major Arcana card.
Remind me of• love.
Scents/Inscene • patchouli, sandalwood, wine-scented incense, rose, wine, mrryth, expensive and luxurious essential oils.
My opinion • has my respect and l personally think no minor should worship him.
Prayers•
1st Prayer to Eros
Eros, bright-winged god, I open my heart to you. Born of chaos, first out of the void, you entered the world and all became yours.
Child of love and strife, fairest among the deathless gods, dear companion of golden Aphrodite, your power touches us all.
Eros, beautiful one, compelling one, your charm and grace are surpassed by none; your hand is in our lives, so subtle, so plain, so devious and demanding. The course of love is never smooth, this we all know; creation is a noisy, disorderly thing and harmony is a long, slow process; love too, O Eros, shifts and wavers, balance is fleeting, and two hearts meet, for mere moments only, and yet that is enough.
Eros, raging inspiration of lovers and poets, swift-shooting one whose aim is without flaw, whose prey is forever changed; Eros, who sets alight the desires of men, who overwhelms reason, who conquers all wisdom, whose might renders weak the strong and the steadfast, I praise your name, I thank you for your many gifts.
2nd Prayer to Eros
Eros, ancient one, youthful one, holder of souls, opener of hearts, you give and take with the same spirit, the same fury, the same deft hand. Eros, child of passion, driving force of the universe, yours is the face of desire, yours the strength of love, you we see the world as once it was, in you we hear the voice of lovers joined as one.
Eros, child of chaos, brother of sweet harmony, yours is the cord that binds our lives together, yours the scourge that drives us where our bodies lead, in you we find purpose, in you we seek solace.
Eros, in my blood and my tears I know you, in my pulse I feel your might, you call to life above all. I thank you for your many blessings
3rd Prayer to Eros
Beautiful Eros, ever-young, ever-fair, your eyes, so dark, so ancient, pierce the soul as your golden darts pierce the heart.
Light-hearted god, teacher of harsh lessons, giver of precious gifts, through you do we find our best selves, through you do we show our worst faces; if ever we are good and decent, if ever we are greedy and cruel, it will be for the sake of love and desire. In your realm, sharp-shafted Eros, do we show ourselves true.
Before you, O Eros, we are all weak, and all strong.
Links/websites/sources •
https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/page/item/eros/7eop_a5jCNI31oz58qQ1Zb4MwpBxrZ3GQp6Pisces (astrology) - Wikipedia https://magickalspot.com/eros/#What_are_Eross_favorite_offeringsHarpokrates-Cupid with Cornucopia - JHU Archaeological Museum Number of Planets in Astrology and Name of Planets | - Times of India FROM LOVE TO DESIRE: THE LOT OF EROS IN HELLENISTIC ASTROLOGYUniversidad de Málaga 433 Eros - Wikipedia Freyr | God of Fertility, Harvest & Peace - BritannicaBritannica Wikipediahttps://en.m.wikipedia.org › wikiEros Pisces (astrology) - Wikipediahttps://www.worldhistory.org/Eros/Erontas, the lovers' herb - Teas & Trees Eros · Aphrodisiacs and Other Drugs - Food and Drink in the Ancient World Eros, Greek God of Passion and Lust - Learn Religions https://www.learnreligions.com/eros-greek-god-of-passion-and-lust-2561962#:~:text=Appropriate%20offerings%20to%20Eros%20include,of%20them%2C%20on%20your%20altar.https://www.crowl.org/lawrence/time/days.html Which tarot card tells about love life? - Times of India
Witchy Things https://athenaswisdom22.wordpress.com/list-of-prayers-to-the-gods/eros/
I use resources, I do not own the info, and most deep dives have UPG (that I use in my work.) And I only take some information from sources. I am 14, this is my hobby, I am learning but I spent many hours and days on this, and I am always open to criticism. I have been doing worship for 5 years. Please know you can use the info, I do not sue, but I will take action if this work is used without permission and not put as a resource if used in any work. without permisson and not put as a resource if used in any work, for the public.
┊͙offering to lady aphrodite ୭̥⋆*｡
oh wise & beautiful lady of the sea, please continue to bless me. please accept my pain, my sorrow, & my anguish. please allow me to learn from love & loves heartaches, & to always find comfort in you & your lessons. teach me goddess aphrodite. so mote it be
you were created out of sand from the palm of aphrodites hand. she formed your body, your soul, your life out of bits of the sea & shells. every curve, every hip dip, every dimple, & every freckle she placed upon you for the goal to show beauty in various ways. the back rolls you loathe every time you look in the mirror was once a pebble from the ocean that aphrodite saw beauty in. the mole on your cheek was once a grain of sand aphrodite walked in. you were made with honor honey, you were made with a purpose from blessed lady aphrodite. do not be harsh on yourself. love yourself, treat yourself as a sanctuary. so mote it be
Aphrodite Devotional Acts
♥︎ self care
♥︎ tell your friends you love them
♥︎ daily affirmations
♥︎ use rose scented products
♥︎ paint your nails
♥︎ wear jewellery that reminds you of her
♥︎ wear perfume dedicated to her
♥︎ take a bath or shower devoted to her
♥︎ spend time with your loved ones
♥︎ support/donate to woman’s charities
♥︎ support/donate to lgbt charities
♥︎ eat foods associated with her
♥︎ write poetry dedicated to her
♥︎ create art dedicated to her
♥︎ give compliments
♥︎ collect pretty things
♥︎ wear things that make you happy
♥︎ spend time at the beach or near the ocean
♥︎ take time to notice the beauty around you
♥︎ learn about her
♥︎ learn to love yourself
♥︎ advocate for womans rights
♥︎ go on a date (even if it’s just with a friend)
♥︎ take yourself on a date
♥︎ do something nice for a loved one
♥︎ light a candle devoted to her
Lady Aphrodite was there when i got into a argument with my friend's and random stranger decided to buy me sweets at the shop i was in 💗
Aphrodite is there when you smile at a stranger and then they smile back at you.
୨Intro୧
I am not sure who made the divider :3
Hi, my name is Leanne but call me Lana <3
I'm 15 y/o and I am a Devotee to Lady Aphrodite and I worship Lady Medusa. (Yes I know they are not compatible with eachother but I keep them separated and I never combine my work or worship to them)
My typical pronouns are: she/they
My 'unusual' pronouns are: it/doll/bunny (obvi you don't have to use if uncomfortable same with they/them)
I'm Aromantic and Omnisexual (pref for males)
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I like:
Shows/movies/games:
The walking dead
The boys
Euphoria
Httyd/rtte
Thirteen
Cod modern warfare (warning: ppl consider me a fake fan because I only know the main characters which is fine just wanted to let the be known :3)
Stardew valley
Animal crossing
Famous ppl:
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Lana Del Rey
Will wood
Mitski
Alec Benjamin
Extra:
Greek mythology
Animals
Sanrio
Animals:
Elephants
Cheetahs
Sharks
Penguins
Sheep
Goats <3
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Dni:
Mean ppl
Bigoted ppl
Basic dni criteria
Boundaries:
Do NOT say I'm prettier then Lady Aphrodite (she is literally the goddess of beauty)
Do NOT say Lady Medusa is a monster
No NSFW sent to me
I will NOT show my face without face covering filter.
The intimacy of worship.
There’s something about walking through isles of a store and finding something that reminds you of your god. Or sitting down to write pages full of words detailing your love for them, giving them praises, talking about how they’ve helped you or how they’ve impacted your life. As a god, a friend, lover, sibling, or parental figure. Creating things in honor of them, dedicating pieces of art, finding silly things you just *know* they’d find hilarious, or helping others find their way to them just like you did.
Or finding them in everything you do.
I think about Hermes every time I’m writing, I think about Aphrodite every time I look in the mirror and bring myself to admire what I see, or how I think deeply about the type of love and devotion I’d want, my mind strays to Eros and Psyche. When I see and feel how much I hate certain emotions of mine, I think about how they can be expressed in healthy ways, and how I can lean on Dionysus and Ares without fear or judgement. When I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, I think about our sun gods, and when the moon takes her rightful place in the sky, I think about our lovely moon goddesses. When a thunderstorm happens, I know I can say a bright hello to Zeus. When I’m doing house work with a frown, I know I can think of Hestia to make it a little less tiresome. When I’m clawing my eyes out because I can’t sleep, I know Hypnos will be by my side to make sure I can get a few restful hours.
They’re in everything. Every part of life that you wish to see them in, and I think that’s beautiful.
Lady Aphrodite/Venus deep dive
Lady Aphrodite/Venus is Amazing and beautiful in soul and looks, graceful as a swan and as kind as a mother, I adore Lady Aphrodite/Venus as a worshiper and as a researcher, she is far beyond interesting, so please know that she is not any insults you may know, she is a powerful and wonderful goddess and a mother, and know she is not just her looks.
Herbs • anemone, daffodil, myrtle, lettuce , pomegranate, apple, rosemary fresh roses, vanilla, cinnamon, cypress, jasmine, the olive tree, narcissus, honeysuckle, the apple tree, the lime tree, Strawberries, Oranges, Pears, lotus
Animals• hare, turtle-dove, sparrow, goose, swan, horses, hummingbirds, cats, butterflies, bees, fish, hare.
Symbols• Hearts, Seashells, Mirror, Girdles, Dolphins, Doves, Swans, Sparrows, Bees, Sea Foam, Pomegranates, Apples, Strawberries, Oranges, Pears
Colors • pink & red, rose gold , blue, green, white, gold, baby blue, pastel colors, Seafoam green, Aqua
Appearance in astral or general • many ancient artworks of her, depicted her with traditionally male features, like beards, along with traditionally female features, she can change looks many times, but no matter her looks she is the most beautiful alive.
Crystal• rose quarts, garnet, pearls, diamond, sapphire, aquamarine, opal, sea glass, silver, emerald, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, ocean jasper, morganite
Jewelry • pearls, rose gold, promise rings, diamonds
epithets of Aphrodite• Psytiros - whispering Aphrodite, epithet also is attributed to Eros, Euploia - a marine epithet to Aphrodite of easy sailing, fair voyage, Leaina -the Lioness, an epithet given to the Goddess by Athenian orator Democha, Praxis - Aphrodite of action, a statue to whom stood in the city of Megara, Peitho - as an epithet to Aphrodite, it describes Her a persuasive, Epiodoros - Aphrodite of bountiful gifts as She was titled by Greek poet Stesichoru, Argounis - shining Aphrodite, worshiped in Boeotia and likely associated with Dawn, Philomedes - Aphrodite of a lovely smile or smiling Aphrodite, Helikoblepharos - quick-glancing, or Aphrodite with an ever-moving eye, Polychrisou - rich in gold, rich in many golden gifts, Chrisopeplos - gold-clad, Aphrodite dressed in gold, Chrisostephanos - Aphrodite wearing a golden wreath, Chrisanios - Aphrodite holding golden rein as Her chariot was often said to be fully made of gold, Nikêphoros- She is the Warlike, Areia- She is the averter of unlawful desires and actions, Apostrophia- She is one who blessed marriage and unions, Migôntis- She is the one who turns to love, Ourania- Heavenly, Divine Love, Pandêmos- Common To All, Epistrophia - She who Turns to Love, Nympthia Hêrê - Of Hera of Marriage, Symmakhia- Ally in Love, Pontia - Of the Sea, Kypria - Of Cyprus, Pothon Mater - Mother of Desire, Chrysea- Golden, Aphrodite Urania (also spelt Ourania), Aphrodite Pandemos, Venus Genatrix, Peitho, - meaning persuasion, Philommeidḗs - "smile-loving", Cypris and Cythereia - for her association of Cyprus and Cythera, Eleemon, In Athens, she was known as Aphrodite in kopois ("Aphrodite of the Gardens”, At Cape Clias, a town along the Attic coast, she was venerated as Genetyllis "Mother", Aphrodite Euploia - of the fair voyage, Anaduomenê - The Goddess Who Arose From The Sea, Ambologêra - The Ons Who Delays Old Age, Antheia - The Blooming One / Friend Of Flowers , Apotrophia - The Expeller ( Of Shameful and Sinful Desire), Areia - The Warlike, Kupria/Kuprigeneia - The One Born in The Island Of Cyprus, Despoina - The Rulling Goddess/ The Mistress , Genetullis - The Protectress Of Births , Nikêphoros - Bringer Of Victory
Cult epithets • Ourania (heavenly) , Pandémos (common to all) , areia (of ares, warlike) , hòplismené (armed) , Symmakhia (ally in love)
Poetic epithets • Kypris ( of Cyprus) , philomeidês (laughter loving) , aphrogenia (foam born) khryseé (golden) Pothón Mêtêr (mother of desire)
Names• Venus, Aphrodite, Harthor, Astare, Priyah, inanna, isis, Freaya,
Mortal or immortal • immortal
Zodiac • Libra, taruas
How to get closer • sign her hymms or dance in her honor
Number• 5
Courting• Ares, she is no longer married.
Past lovers and flings • Anchises (a mortal in the past she dated), Adonis ( handsome young man killed by a boar (Ares in disguise), Dionysus, Zues (maybe), Hermes, Phaethon, Posideon, Butes, Apollon
Devine children • Phobos, Deimos, Harmonia, Eros, Anteros, pothos, hermaphrodios, (From the mortal Anchuses), Aeneas a mythical hero of Troy and Rome, and Lyrus/Lyrnus (From Butes), eryxs, Meligounis and several more unnamed daughters, Hymenajks, lacchus, priapus, the Charites, (graces: Aglaea, Euphrosyne, Thalia) (From Dionysus) Phobos, Deimos, Harmonia, The Erotes (Eros) , Anteros, Himeros , Pothos, from Ares, Hermaphroditos, Priapus, from Hermes, Rhodos from Posideon, Beroe, Golgos, Priapus (rarely) (from Adonis), Astynous from Phaethon, Priapus (from Zeus)
Attendees • The erotes, Harmonia, Hebe, peithos, the kharites , Naiades
Regions• Cyprus; Kytherea, Corinth, Eryx in Sicly
Holiest shrine• Paphos, island of Cyprus, (her birth place & seat of her mysteria)
Other shrines • Temples throughout Greece and Asia Minor and ur moms house. Some places, most notably Sparta, Thebes, and Cyprus honored her as a goddess of war.
Parents • Ouranos Sometimes it’s said that she is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. And born from the severed genitals of the primordial god Ouranos.
Siblings • Aeacus, Angelos, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Dionysus, Eileithyia, Enyo, Eris, Ersa, Hebe, Helen of Troy, Hephaestus, Heracles, Hermes, Minos, Pandia, Persephone, Perseus, Rhadamanthus, the Graces, the Horae, the Litae, the Muses and the Moirai.
personality• she isn’t intimidating at first, she likes not having already used products on her alter if possible, a clean, nice smelling alter.
dislikes• She does not like Medusa, she wants nothing to do with her for some reason, just what I’ve heard from people who worshiped Aphrodite and Medusa in close timelines
Diety of • Sex, libido, self-image, self-love, relationships, friendships, parent love and pet love, crushes, lust, procreation, seduction, pleasure, happiness, sadness, passion, stalking, ports, port homes
Home• Olympus and was living in the sea before Olympus
Hate• Boars, pigs.
Likes• Faries, unicorns, butterflies, lacy & frilly things, music boxes, ballet, cars.
Roots• Greek, born near Paphos, on the island of Cyprus
Offerings • pastries, cakes, , olive branches, dark chocolate, wine, apples, perfume, makeup, Pomegranate: said to be first planted by Aphrodite herself, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Figs, Watermelon, Sea shells, handheld mirrors/ beautifully ornate mirrors, makeup products, perfumes (sweet/sensual/seductive ones), skin/body care products, fruits, apples, lettuce, pomegranates, chocolates, sugar and cream, honey, wine (rosé or sweet-scented), sweetened rose tea, rose quartz, pearls, jewelry, roses, flower bouquets, statues of her sacred animals (ex- swans) , myrtle or myrrh incense, pink/gold/white candles, seawater, the artwork of her, devotional poems, self-care routines, ritual baths, have a rose garden that you can take care of in her name if possible, be supportive of women and the LGBTQ+ community. • olive oil, fruit, honey, chocolate, dark chocolate (she loves it) , Apples/golden apples, Mermaids, Jewelry, Cherries, Dolphins imagery, Perfumes, Cologne, Makeup, Combs, Affirmations/Affirmation Cards, Beach Sand, Sea imagery, Water, Love poems, Oyster shells, Pink Salt, Driftwood, Sea glass, Amenome/Roses/Carnations, Other flowers, Valentine's Day gifts, Teddy bears, Rose water, Eros/Cupid imagery, Cakes, (Dress up) Dolls, Chapstick/lipstick, Fishnets, Honey cakes, Undergarments, Hearts, Handheld fans, Pictures of loved ones, Condoms/lube(18+), Lingerie(18+), Undergarments(18+), Sex toys(18+), NSFW magazines/books/movie(18+) (AND I MEAN IT WHEN I SAY 18+, OR ASK HER!!), roses, Myrtles, Apples, Pomegranates, Honey, Chocolates, Cookies or cakes made to look like one of Her symbols (ex- hearts), Strawberries, Oranges, Pears, Bath Salts, Bath oils, Bubble bath soap, Scented lotions or fancy soaps
Devotional• light your favorite candle, put on your favorite lotion or perfume, put on your favorite piece of jewelry, put on your favorite article of clothing, enjoy a sweet treat, Sex magic, Glamour spells, Dressing up, acts of self care and acts of self- love, Caring for mental & physical health, Take a bubble bath,Spend time at the sea, Collect sea shells, Read Sappho poetry, Donate to LBGTQ+, Support sex workers, Have safe sex and learn about it, Stand up for yourself and what you believe in, Donate to woman programs and shelters, Do stuff to make ur self feel empowered and beautiful, Honor her kids and ares, watch a romcom, watch a regular romantic movie or show or read your favorite romantic story, Make plans with loved ones and friends or your lover in her honor, Treat yourself to something you enjoy, if you have a pet and they like to snuggle, snuggle or lay with them. Talk to them and tell them how much you love them (If able take them for a walk or a ride), listen to ocean/sea soundscapes, read up on all the many kinds of love, engage in an act of self-care, listen to love songs, listen to a devotional playlist for her, make a Pinterest board or playlist, or journal all of your favorite things and things that you love, learn about the different kinds of love, do things that boost your self esteem, be gentle with yourself, take it easy, etc, watch a ballet, read love poems, Dress up and selfies, Keep menstrual products on you (even if you don't bleed), Advocate for pro-choice, Give/accept compliments, Advocate for SA victims, Go on a date, Take yourself on a date, Do something nice for your partner, get a Manicure/pedicure, Flirt, Affirmations in the mirror, Drink wine, Advocate for proper sex ed (Including queer sex ed), Experiment with your style, Mirror scrying, Listen to sleep affirmations, Love letter to self/her/partner, Take a bath/shower,Go to the ocean/water, Finally give into that one kink (You know the one, 18+), do Masturbation in her honor (only 18+, I heard she’s not comfortable with minors doing it, but that’s between y’all, just ask her beforehand.), Practice safe sex (18+), Educate yourself on the porn industry, Support sex workers (TIP THEM, 18+), Have sex (18+), Get educated on consent/safe sex, Take nude/lewds (18+)
Holiday • on March 18, goddess of fertility day
Season• spring
Status• Olympian, major goddess
Music • Harry styles, Classical music, old love songs (50s & 60s)
Day• Friday
Planet• Venus
Tarot• High priestess, the lovers, the empress, the star
Rituals • honored and invoked for love and fertility and beauty
Festivals • Aphrodisa, kinyrades ( summer festival) adonia ( mourning for Adonis, woman only)
Fact• She was most worshiped during times of politics, Many people offered her Opiates, or did Opiates in her honor. opium-burners were often found at her shrines in ancient times, please do not do opium.
Prayer•
1• sing, sing, oh i sing to aphrodite who is most beautiful! she who stirs the passionof men & god alike! o, to she — i sing! golden goddess with soft lashes, golden goddess withsoft arms, i spin and sing and delight in the bright rose that is you. may i dance with your grace, lifted up as the foam from the sea as you were — may my smile be blessed with delight. golden-haired goddess, bless my tongue to be sweet as honey, bless my fingers to be delicate and swift, bless my steps so they may bound forth in soft beauty. glory to she — praise to she! goddess of ever golden smiles, of fierce beauty, of spilling laughter and delight. o! may i love as you love — may i delight as you delight! goddess, fill me with your beauty — may i shine & rise above the wrathful waters of those around me and delight, delight, delight in the glory that you have given to me!
2•Golden Aphrodite
Lady of beauty and grace, Please give me the power to appreciate my body, Grant me confidence in my masculinity, Help me to feel your love within myself, and to express it outwardly as well, Lady Aphrodite, please hear my prayer, I sing your praises and offer you this incense
3•Aphrodite, guide me towards love. Help me discover it, receive it, embrace it, give it, celebrate it, honor it, teach it, and live it. Let love be the mark I leave, as your devotee, as a human being.
4• Antheia
Hear to me my call for spring to have sprung,Oh, sweet one scented of honey and nectar. Hear my call Aphrodite Antheia,As I harken a need for the sweet bloom. I crave the beauty of the opening flower, The sweet taste of its nectar upon my lips. Ah Aphrodite Antheia, Bring to me the joy of the fresh blooms. Let the petals cascade upon my body, Allow me the joy of the sunshine. Oh sweet one, Oh Aphrodite Antheia. Bestow upon me and mine, The gifts of the flowers fair.
5•daughter of seafoam, goddess of beauty, aphrodite please hear my cries. please listen as i describe all the parts of me that are shattered & torn, please understand as i tell my stories of pain. aphrodite accept me please. aphrodite pick me up & help me mend myself for i am yours, thank you so much & so mote it be
6• Aphrodite rivals the beauty of the sun setting over an ocean's horizon as you stand on the shore, the water tickling your feet as it pulled in and pushed back out repeatedly by the waves.
Scents/Inscene • Rose, wine, fresh roses, Frankincesne, Myrrth, vanilla, cinnamon, cypress, jasmine, cherry blossom, lavender.
Other• images of things she’s associated with, jewelry, perfume, bath salts , scented lotion, seawater, seashells, sand, makeup, feathers, self care essentials.
Links/websites/sources
@khaire-traveler
ephemeral-cryptid.tumblr.com
@mars-and-the-theoi graffitiphilosopher.tumblr.com teawiththegods.tumblr.com
@seleniangnosis
@melitheoidevotion
@seafoamsister
evilios.tumblr.com hearthcreation.tumblr.com orsialos.tumblr.com
@hisfluer
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Hello Friends!
It's been a while, but I've got some news! This past week I've been dog-sitting for some friends of mine and it's been a fantastic opportunity for me to catch up on some rest, relaxation, (pup snuggles!) And learning more about my craft/spirituality.
I've been noticing many synchronicities lately, particularly in numbers and symbols. This month I've been followed around by the numbers 222 and 444. I've seen them on clocks, license plates, timestamps on videos/happening to pause songs at those times, what have you, without actively searching for them. 222 usually pops up when I start to have doubts about my faith/witchcraft journey. 444 pops up most when I'm thinking about my bf/driving to meet him/listening to music that reminds me of him. It's all super weird and super cool!
Other synchronicities I've noticed are signs from the Lady Aphrodite. I've been drawn to the color pink lately, which is new to me (goth kids ftw). Crabapple blossoms are blooming and they're all in shades of pink, magenta and white. I keep finding white feathers floating around me outside and seeing white birds (mostly pigeons, which is odd in itself because there haven't been any flocks living in my neighborhood in recent years). I've also felt this feminine presence when I pray. It is warm, inviting, and also feels very...I dunno how to put it...excitable(?). It doesn't feel like the God I'm used to praying to (Christian God to be specific) because the energy is so playful and light. It's very comforting and I find it to be a nice change of pace from the Christian guilt I'm used to.
And so, to make a long story even longer, I've been leaning into Aphrodite devotion and studying up on the facets of the Goddess/Goddess energy.
Below is a recipe for a strawberry daiquiri I made in her honor, as well as some book marks I've whipped up for the reading I've been doing. And for more fun, I'm making my own tarot deck! So far I've finished the court on pentacles. It's taken me 5 days 💀 ☠️
Other things to add, if you're feeling ✨️ fancy ✨️: rosewater? Grenadine? Idk I'm not that creative when it comes to bartending LMAO
This is a great book from 2005. At the time of publication, Sylvan was a Wiccan author based in Austin, Texas. She writes about the Mind/Body divide in the US American society and how that effects women and their relationships to their bodies. While I find it a decent read so far, it does have some pitfalls. For one, you do need at least some understanding of the spiritual aspect of Wicca. While I myself do not identify as Wiccan, I do appreciate the thoughts and feelings brought forward. Another is that the book was "exclusively for women," because that is what the author states she can write about most authentically from her own experience as a Cis, AFAB person. I definitely think everyone should give it a read, however, regardless of gender orientation/gender assigned at birth.
This next book has been a nice stepping stone for me as a new witch. It has lots of helpful tips and basic ideas as to what magic is and how to incorporate it into your faith and day-to-day life. I find it to be a bit Euro-centric, however, so please keep that in mind.
Both books are wonderful resources, but I do reccomend further reading on all subjects that interest you. Another point goes to Sylvan for this; she lists at least 10 multimedia resources to check out at the end of each chapter.
My bookmarks, dedicated to Lady Aphrodite <3
And finally, my tarot cards! I'm so excited to work on the next court!
Overall, it's been a busy couple of weeks for this witch. And if you've made it to the end of this posting I do have a favor to ask! As a new witch, it's quite hard to find reliable AND engaging resources on the craft that aren't so...popculture-y, shall we say. Do you have any recommendations? Please DM me if so! I'm also looking at you, fellow followers of Aphrodite. Do you have any resources that you'd like to share about this Goddess? I want to learn all I can!
Thank you all so much for reading <3 <3 <3 Until next time, take care and Keep Smiling!!!!
i work with aphrodite, of course i try not to insult peoples looks i work with aphrodite, of course i wished that i was a typical sorta pretty but then she helped me realize beauty comes in all forms i work with aphrodite, when she says something. i do it. her war epithets will always be there. i work with aphrodite, of course when i laugh i do it in her honor i work with aphrodite, of course i look through her epithets in awe i work with aphrodite, of course shes linked with the ocean but im no where near flowing water
Trust your instincts ya'll
Should've listened to my instincts when I wanted to tell my girl cousin I'm pagan. Boy cousin respected it and told me to stay safe because he knows very well how our family is. Should've just told him. She already looked at me differently when I told her I wasn't Christian anymore, when I wasn't comfortable praying to the Christian God when our family would beg me just because I'm the eldest grandchild, I don't want to because I don't want to disrespect Him.
I know it's her opinion, I know she has the right to have an opinion.
But for me and many people it's not stupid like how she thinks it is. Such a big blow, ngl.
Aphrodite listened to me that night when I cried. She was there when no one else can hold me.
Hail Lady Aphrodite 🩷
Lady Aphrodite Devotional Post
Offerings
Doves/Swans/Sparrows
Roses
Chocolate
Myrrh
Apples/golden apples
Seashells
Mermaids
Pearls
Jewelry
Gold/Silver/Diamond
Cherries
Dolphins
Perfumes
Cologne
Makeup
Combs
Mirrors
Affirmations/Affirmation Cards
Beach Sand
Sea imagery
Water
Love poems
Oyster shells
Pink Salt
Driftwood
Sea glass
Rose quartz
Amenome/Roses/Carnations
Other flowers
Valentine's Day gifts
Teddy bears
Rose water
Wine
Eros/Cupid imagery
Cakes
(Dress up) Dolls
Chapstick/lipstick
Fishnets
Honey cakes
Undergarments
Hearts
Handheld fans
Pictures of loved ones
Devotional Acts
Dress up and selfies
Keep menstrual products on you, even if you don't bleed
Advocate for pro-choice
Give/accept compliments
Advocate for SA victims
Implement a self-care routine
Go on a date
Take yourself on a date
Do something nice for your partner
Manicure/pedicure
Flirt
Affirmations in the mirror
Drink wine
Advocate for proper sex ed. (Including queer sex ed)
Love yourself/Become more confident
Experiment with your style
Mirror scrying
Listen to sleep affirmations
Love letter to self/her/partner
Take a bath/shower
Go to the ocean/water
This part is about sexual stuff so fair warning
Offerings
Condoms/lube
Lingerie
Undergarments
Sex toys
NSFW magazines/books/movie
Devotional Acts
Finally give into that one kink. You know the one.
Masturbation
Practice safe sex
Educate yourself on the porn industry
Support sex workers (tip them y'all)
Have sex
Get educated on consent/safe sex
Take nude/lewds
Hail Lady Aphrodite.
e-offering to Aphrodite!
Lady Aphrodite, passionate and golden-tressed, thank You for all the love and beauty in the world, even if we do not always see it. thank You for the love that surrounds us all and helping me accept love from others.
help those who cannot find it in their hearts to love another to do so, to make passionate those who have fallen out of love with life and to aid those broken relationships becoming more and more prevalent.
i see You in every act of love i see out and about, in every romcom i watch as a devotional act, in every smile.
hail Lady Aphrodite, wondrous and vibrant, may you be as eternal as love is!
For Lady Aphrodite. 🗡️🐚❤️🌹💄
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by luo li rong
an offering to the glorious aphrodite on this venus day. may this day bless our hearts & allow us to show beauty & kindess to all. so mote it be <3
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I will love myself to honor Lady Aphrodite
I will love life to honor Lord Apollo
and for myself, because I want to love, I deserve to love and see and acknowledge all the good in myself and in the world.