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Finding Her in the world around me

♡ I find Aphrodite Ourania in the heart shaped clouds, heavenly and all encompassing

♡ I find Aphrodite Pandemos in the rants of my cousin; she talks about how much she loves her girlfriend. Love is for everyone

♡ I find Aphrodite Praxis in the hands of a lover, withing gentle touches full of care

♡ I find Aphrodite Melainis under the covers of Nyx, She fills me with the energy to create gifts for my friends

♡ I find Aphrodite Nymphia in weddings, She walks along the procession congratulating a couple on their new beginning

♡ I find Aphrodite Ambolgera in the wrinkled hands of my grandmother, experienced as she oils my hair and retells stories of her youth

♡ I find Aphrodite Areia in protests, She stands with those fighting for the right to love.

♡ I find Aphrodite Nikephoros in the victory after war, She celebrates with those who are finally free to love

♡ I find Aphrodite Xenia in videos titled 'faith in humanity restored'. She watches with endearment as families meet again

♡ I find Aphrodite Philomeides in the laughter shared with my friends. Our stomachs hurt as She laughs with us

♡ I find Aphrodite Chrysea in the pictures taken during golden hour, She makes my skin shine making me proud of my heritage

mother of desire, richly crowned goddess. I find you everywhere. In the morning dew and moonlight walks, in the tears of a farewell and the tight hugs when we meet again. Everywhere I look, I find you ♡

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I just love them so much!

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Aphrodite Is You, and You are Her.

If a goddess can be Unholy, Killer of Men, the Dark One, the Gravedigger, but also The Heavenly, The Golden. The Mother, so can you.

She who was considered perfection, although she embodied violence, unholiness, sin, and bloodshed.

She who was adored and worshipped, she who was chained in Sparta for her skill in battle.

She is the Mother of Love, of Grace and of Harmony.

She is the Mother of Fear, of Panic, of Desire, and Revenge of the Scorned.

She is the lover of war, sister to Chaos and Destruction.

She is a goddess who brings life through love, and death through passion. She is the goddess who protects women, who kills the ones who have scorned Her.

She carries with her the love that drives men to insanity, and the passion that drives artists to create.

She is a punisher, a killer, a warrior. She is a wife, a mother, a goddess. She is Aphrodite of War, and Aphrodite the Heavenly.

She is of the ocean that cleanses, of the ocean that destroys cities and civilizations.

She is the one who will punish those who have scorned you, and she will drip with blood and pearls and gold.

She may be the goddess of love and romance, but do not forget she is sister to Chaos and Destruction, sister to the Furies, lover of War and mother of Fear and Panic.

She is beautiful, she is Heavenly. She is mutilated, and she is Unholy. She can be made of sunlight and flowers, and blood and bones. She is not always beautiful, because sometimes love and passion are ugly and twisted things.

She is holy and a sinner. She is perfection, and she is beloved.

She is Aphrodite the Dark One. Aphrodite the Mother. She is you, and you are her, because you both have holiness, have sin, have love.

Embody not only the pure, sacred, Aphrodite the Golden, Aphrodite the Heavenly, Aphrodite of The Gardens: but also the bloody, sinful, Aphrodite Killer of Men, Aphrodite the Gravedigger, and Aphrodite the Unholy, the Aphrodite that Greece tried to erase, the Aphrodite that was remembered even today because people do not forget the gods that they carry with them.

She will walk with you, and she will share your sins and your accomplishments, and then she will lay you down into your grave with a kiss.

No matter your looks or religion or your birth, the holiness inside you is not simply purity and lack of sin. It is purity and blood and violence and sin and everything that makes you human. That is Perfection, and Perfection is you. That is the message of Our Holy Aphrodite.

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I sing of golden Aphrodite, Goddess of the holy paean;

Commander of men, leader of armies, ruler of hearts.

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aphrodite 🐚 offerings / devotional acts

offerings

◇ shells ◇ ocean imagery ◇ swan/dove/sparrow/goose imagery ◇ angel/cherub imagery ◇ heart imagery ◇ valentine's day gifts ◇ imagery/paintings of her ◇ roses/rose imagery ◇ rosehips/rose thorns ◇ rose quartz, amethyst, blue lace agate, ruby, moonstone ◇ skincare/hair care/body care ◇ perfume/cologne ◇ hair brush ◇ mirrors ◇ makeup ◇ water (moon/salt/sea water) ◇ honey ◇ wine ◇ hot chocolate/any chocolates ◇ apples ◇ strawberries/raspberries

devotional acts

◇ give compliments to strangers ◇ dedicate a glass of water to her ◇ collect all types of pretty things ◇ plan your outfits, wear things that make you feel like you ◇ wear jewelry that reminds you of her ◇ create a skincare and body care routine ◇ watch romantic movies or read romantic books ◇ listen to music that makes you feel good, dance to it if you are able ◇ give yourself love, forgive yourself for any mistakes ◇ wear perfume/cologne dedicated to her ◇ fall asleep to sounds of ocean waves or birdsong ◇ take a bath devoted to her ◇ spend time with your loved ones ◇ pour your heart out to someone, or pour your heart out in a journal ◇ donate to women's shelters ◇ create a Pinterest board ◇ eat foods that she likes (strawberries, chocolates, apples, & raspberries) ◇ write poetry about her ◇ talk to her ◇ create a playlist dedicated to her ◇ have a chapstick/lip gloss dedicated to her ◇ paint or draw something that reminds you of her

these are just a compilation of a lot of things i have read, as well as some things that work for me :)

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. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊ APHRODITE PANDÊMOS . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁݁₊ ⊹

. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ APHRODITE COMMON TO ALL ݁˖ . ݁. ݁₊

something tells me I'm going to love you forever

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Aphrodite Resource List

Informational

Aphrodite the Warlike

Britannica

Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite

Judgement of Paris

Mythology Source

Ode to Aphrodite

Theoi

World History Encyclopedia

Tumblr Posts

Aphrodite Devotional Acts and Offerings

Devotional Acts

Every Day Devotions

Introductory Post

Mood Boards

Offerings

Offerings and Devotional Acts

Subtle Worship

Playlists

Aphrodite

A Playlist for Lady Aphrodite

Aphrodite Devotional (1)

Aphrodite Devotional (2)

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

Aphrodite Hymns

Aphrodite Worship

Greek Gods: Aphrodite

Worshipping Aphrodite

Other

Subreddit for Aphrodite

Subreddit for Aphrodite (2)

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Lady Aphrodite doesn't always have to be in statues.

i see Lady Aphrodite in the doves that occasionally fly by

i see Lady Aphrodite in the couple holding hands walking down the street

i see Lady Aphrodite as a group of friends laugh at a joke

i see Lady Aphrodite as i see my friends all fall in love with someone new

i see Lady Aphrodite in the drunken girls in club bathrooms, the most supportive you've ever seen

i see Lady Aphrodite in the chaotic family gatherings, whether chosen or birth

i see Lady Aphrodite in two people scared to tell the other how they really feel

i see Lady Aphrodite wandering the shops on Valentine's Day

i see Lady Aphrodite in the movies, when the main characters kiss

love is everywhere, and She is too <3

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I just love them so much!

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o, Aphrodite, golden-tressed and stunningly beautiful, thank You for all the beauty, love and kindness i have been shown, and have been given the opportunity to show to others.

guide those whose hearts are filled with hate to the path of love, give Your loving embrace to those who need it, and help drive me to do the same.

Aphrodite, golden and friend to all no matter the orientation, size, shape or personality, grant us love and prosperity in the future!

hail Lady Aphrodite Pandemos, Goddess known by all! may Your love continue to shine on us!

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She had twisted brooches, and shiny earrings in the shape of flowers. Around her tender throat were the most beautiful necklaces. It [her robe] was a thing of beauty, golden, decorated with every sort of design. Like the moon it glowed all around her tender breasts, a marvel to behold.

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Aphrodite symbols and meanings

🕊️ the dove is a symbol of love and peace, often associated with Aphrodite’s more feminine and maternal side

🐚 ocean imagery like shells, seafoam, and coral are associated with Aphrodite because of her birth story in Greek mythology, and symbolizes rebirth

🌹 roses are associated with love, beauty, and passion

🌿 myrtle was often found in Greek temples, and represents love

🐬 a rarer association, again stemming from her seafoam birth as well as dolphins’ affectionate nature

🍎 apples, particularly golden, due to the myth of the golden apple

🐝 associated with fertility, feminine energy, and sweetness

🦢 swans symbolize beauty, grace, elegance, and femininity (my fav)

🦪 pearls are associated with Aphrodite because of the aphrodisiac nature of oysters, as well as her general shell relation

❤️ obviously hearts represent love, and are often associated with the love goddess as a result

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Aphrodite Areia wants us to know when to be courageous and stand up for ourselves

Aphrodite Androphonos wants us to know when to seek revenge

Aphrodite Melainis wants us to embrace the darkness in ourselves

Aphrodite Ourania wants us to feel beautiful and heavenly

Aphrodite Philomedes wants us to find happiness and laughter around us

Aphrodite Antheia wants us to see the beauty in plants and flowers

Aphrodite Pontia wants us to see the beauty in the sea

Aphrodite Aphrogenia wants us to remember what made us

Aphrodite Kypria wants us to remember where we come from

Aphrodite Pandemos wants us to find unity and acceptance

Aphrodite Chrysea wants us to know that we are golden

Aphrodite Nymphia wants us to be able to marry who we want if we choose to

Aphrodite Erototrophus wants us to feel motherly love

Aphrodite Xenia wants us to be hospitable and friendly to all

Aphrodite wants so much for us all, for She loves us 🫶

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welcome !

hi, I'm Nike and I use she/they pronouns :)

☆ I'm primarily a Hellenic polytheist, but I include Christianity in my worship ☆ I worship Lady Hestia, Lord Apollon, Father Zeus, Mother Athene, Jesus Christ, and God + I honour other gods, Mother Mary, and the saints ☆ I understand that my practice is heretical, but please do not bring hate to this page. ☆ My asks and DMs are open; my replies might not be the fastest, but I will reply ☆ I organise my worship using side blogs @an-ode-to-olives -> for Mother Athene @the-lyre-and-the-raven -> for Lord Apollon @thundering-zeus -> for Father Zeus @for-the-love-of-hestia -> for Lady Hestia

thank you so much for reading, and I hope you have a blessed day <3

-# updated on 08.10.2024