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Love doesn’t have to be intense, it can be beautifully gentle

Thank you for reminding me that, Aphrodite, Goddess of Love.

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please don't mind my little gratitude post for Lady Athena!

it's an offering, and a thank you to her, for helping me see through the dark times, for clearing my mind from confusion and doubt, for lighting my path with her wisdom, and letting me confidently get smarter and smarter

a few more exams to go this semester, so I am asking for sharpness of mind, strength, and intuition. may I get stronger and smarter, all thanks to her <3

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Sleep is something that goes so underappreciated

Imagine how tiring life would be without any breaks or dreams to guide us?

Everything would be so overwhelming without rest, and I'm so thankful that we need it

Thank you, Lord Hypnos💙

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A poem for Hestia + Digital offering

Kind-hearted Hestia, shining forever bright

Throned in the heart of the home, you of the warm smile

Both first and last, lovely daughter of time

Honored by gods and mortals alike, beloved by all

Reverenced queen, veiled in smoke and flame

Maiden goddess, dancing with such grace

In every twist and turn of the fire at the hearth

Lighting up our lives when all is dark

When freezing cold, it is you to whom we run

For you welcome all into your tender hug

Dispelling our shivering worries and burning our fear away

Holding us by the hand and reminding us that you’re there

Rich in blessings, endless gifts spring from your soft hand like shimmering sparks

Putting food upon our plates and marvelous people by our sides

Those who shows us what it means to love and to be loved

Those who we call our family with such pride and joy

You delight yourself in the baking of bread and in the stirring of bubbling pots

Upon the brewing of tea and in the sizzling meals grilling over hot coals

You rejoice in the laughter of children and in every mother’s hugs

Every time a grandparent hands their grandchildren some candy, every time two siblings share a joke

You bring forth pets of all kinds into our arms, making them feel safe and comforting us too

Giving us a chance to nurture another being, and to nurture our own souls as we do

Teaching us over and over again that we’ve got much left to learn

Searing our lives with sweet memories that will carry forth into the rest of our days

Yours is the planting of gardens, the dirt that fills the pot

The well-earned pride that surges trough our bodies upon seeing our cherished plants grow

Verdant, florid dame, perfumed in the freshness of spring

Inspiring us to mold a house into a home, a sanctuary of our own for our essence to live

You wait for us at the doorway after a long day

Whispering into our ear: “It’ll be okay”

You lovingly wipe away our bitter tears when we need to cry things out

You joyfully cheer us on when we celebrate and laugh

Hestia of the many shapes and of the many names, may you light your fire inside my heart

For I will tend to it always in my acts

Let me be as kind to others as you’ve been to us, and let me not forget to be kind to myself

Hail, goddess Hestia, the ever-burning immortal flame

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A digital offering for Hestia! May her fire always burn within our hearts so that we may share it with others ❤️‍🔥

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I wish to be loved and to love like Aphrodite shows me love is supposed to be. It's the thought of her that warms my chest, and her smile whispers lullabies to soothe my heartaches.

She is to be admired for the love she gives. She is to be worshipped for the love she teaches. She is my guide through this uncertain wild world, and I thank her for the privilege of having her as my teacher.

Lady Aphrodite; The Mother of all Love, of humanity's fuel. We are all moved by love. Mother of mine, I love you deeply. Thank you for the opportunity to live and experience love, with its pros and cons.

I love you

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Hecate, mother of witches, goddess of magick, the dark side of the moon

You hold my hand, guide my path, give me guidance on a silver spoon

when all is dark, i have no fear

for i know that You are here

i love You, i worship You

there’s nothing You can’t do

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Just because you cannot see the strings the Fates weave doesn't mean you should stress. The future may be terrifying, but the Gods work to forge us into the people we're meant to be.

You will be okay when the time passes.

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gods after devotees put really… unique offerings on an altar

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special reminder that sacrifices take many forms and don’t always require the death of something necessarily.

We live in a capitalistic society where money directly correlates with survival. Spending your hard earned money on supplies or offerings is most definitely a valid sacrifice. Most people do not have the means or skill to go out and properly/respectfully offer up an animal. The action of hunting, slaying and recycling is not relevant to most modern people anymore. We don’t hunt in fields anymore, but we do hunt for bargains at the grocery store. We do labor at our jobs for money. We exchange that labour for produce, meat, fruit, veggies and cream. Don’t feel like you’re cheating by offering a store bought steak to your deities just because you didn’t personally butcher the cow yourself. This all still counts even if it seems non traditional.

Time is a sacrifice. Dedicating hours to creating a piece of art for your deity, a song, a poem, or studying with them can count as a sacrifice of time. Time is a form of currency. Every living moment you spend honouring your Gods is a sacrifice.

Emotional turmoil or struggle can also be considered a sacrifice. Doing intense shadow work that brings you to tears but also allows you to overcome your struggles can definitely count as an emotional sacrifice, or a sacrifice of self comfort.

Working out and training your body is also a sacrifice of comfort, you’re literally offering pain and struggle up to your Lords as proof that you are willing to overcome adversity to become stronger and healthier. That is a sacrifice, one that most people (myself included) have a very hard time preforming.

A lot of our relationships with our deities revolve around transactions, giving offerings for example in exchange for blessings. Remember that even if you don’t have something physical to offer right now, there are always things that can be sacrificed or offered to the Gods that go beyond the physical. When we willingly put ourselves through strife in an effort to make positive changes in our lives we are making sacrifices. A part of us must be killed to create space for something new. Your Gods see your efforts and cherish them, do not underestimate their value.

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Aphrodite; Prayer For Self Love And Inner Growth

Beautiful Aphrodite,

Bless me with your grace and loving care.

Grant me the courage to embrace change and transformation,

Empower me to honour my emotions and intuition.

And guide me towards personal and spiritual elevation.

Aphrodite, Enchantress of hearts and souls,

Goddess of beauty, grace and compassion,

Teach me how to embrace my own imperfections.

Help me cultivate self love and acceptance.

Aphrodite, hear my prayer,

Guide me through the shadows into your loving light.

In your loving embrace may I always find strength and courage.

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Tyche; Prayer for Protection

O Tyche,

I come to you with reverence and trust.

Protect me from misfortune,

Shield me from adversity and strife.

Grant me the favour of your protective hand,

Guard me from harm both seen and unseen.

Guide me through challenges with your wisdom,

And lead me to success in all endeavours.

Tyche, Whose grace shapes destiny’s course,

I seek your blessings in times of need.

With gratitude and faith, I honour you,

I entrust myself to your watchful care.

Tyche, protector of those who seek your aid.

I offer you this prayer,

To you, Tyche,

Protector and guardian.

May your blessings surround me always.

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Tyche; Prayer for trust in the workings of fate

O Tyche, Goddess of fortune and fate,

I come to you in times of dismay.

When disappointment weighs heavy on my heart,

Guide me to see with clearer eyes.

Help me find the strength to accept what is,

And find peace in your embrace.

Though storms may rage and troubles persist,

I surrender my worries and trust in your plan.

I embrace the unknown,

Knowing that with you, I will never be alone.

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Hypnos; Prayer To Ward Off Bad Dreams

Divine Hypnos, gentle keeper of dreams,

I call upon you in this hour of need.

Banish the shadows that haunt my sleep,

In your realm of dreams, let no fear abide.

With your divine touch, calm my restless mind.

In your care, I place my trust.

Bless my night until the dawn of day.

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Aphrodite; Prayer Protection For Loved Ones

Gentle Aphrodite, I envoke your Devine presence.

Blessed guardian of those we hold dear,

Watch over my loved ones,

Protect their hearts from sorrow and pain.

Shield them from harm,

guide them safely through each day and night.

In your divine care, May they find peace.

Aphrodite, goddess of love so true,

I entrust you with the protection of my loved ones.

Keep them safe wherever they may be.

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Hypnos; Devotional Acts

✶ dedicate your night time routine to him

✶ learn about sleep cycles

✶ make a calming tea before bed

✶ read bedtime stories

✶ donate to those less fortunate

✶ write poetry

✶ try to maintain/improve sleep schedule

✶ grow calming herbs

✶ eat/bake with foods he’s associated with

✶ take care of your mental and physical health

✶ have a pair of cozy pyjamas

✶ light a candle in his honour

✶ take a nap

✶ remember to take your meds

✶ wash your face before bed

✶ change bedsheets more often

✶ start a dream journal

✶ have a sleepover with friends

✶ learn about dream symbolism

✶ listen to calming music

✶ try to have screen free/relaxation time before bed

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Hypnos; Herbs

☾ Chamomile

☽ Lemon balm

☾ Valerian

☽ Skull cap

☾ Passionflower

☽ Elderberry

☾ Hibiscus

☾ Lavender