#candle offerings

[deja-vu-esoterica]

A photo of a candle being lit on our recent Aphrodite Altar for Valentine's Day

[ayoitsbbb]

“Give Aphrodite a red candle!” “Give her a blue candle!” Give her a candle of your favorite color. Tell her why you love it so much; is it just comforting or does it symbolize something to you? When you see that candle you’ll think “aw I love that color!” That’s literally what some of her epithets personify her as, that feeling of love and warmth! Just an idea idk 🤷‍♀️

[riahklaurious]

Dionysus and Apollo Offering Candles🌱

[sunlit-arrow]

E-Offering to Lady Aphrodite

[33] Of these three Aphrodite cannot bend or ensnare the hearts. But of all others there is nothing among the blessed gods or among mortal men that has escaped Aphrodite.

Homeric Hymn, translated by H.G.Evelyn-White.

Pictures from pinterest.

[steven-myself]

Voodoo- Hamidou Banor by Baldovino Barani for FACTORY Fanzine XXXVI

[nikkas-cottage]

Nyx, the goddess veiled in eternal night

Mother of shadows, cloaked from sight

From dusk to dawn, her realm extends

Where darkness reigns, her power transcends

Offering candles to Nyx, Greek goddess and personification of the night sky. Petition her for peaceful sleep and protection through the night 🌙🌌🌚

[kumisona]

Same game different styles /silly joking maybe

Click image for better quality tumblr massacred this one

[kojiarakiartworks]

June 2013 KTM Kathmandu Nepal 　Thamel

© KOJI ARAKI Art Works

Daily life and every small thing is the gate to the universe ：）

[yourlocalchaoswitch]

i burned a candle for apollo and in typical apollo fashion

he gave me dicks.

[cottondaycarestims]

🕯/⚰️/🕯|⚰️/🕯/⚰️|🕯/⚰️/🕯

Anpu (Anubis) Stimboard for the wonderful protector of the dead, weigher of the heart, and compassionate god as a digital offering!! (I'm pagan, big surprise)

~ Phil

[heich0e]

LIVIE I'M SO BEHIND ON XMAS PRESENT BUYING T_T Do you have any good gift recomendations for friends?

YES !!

for coffee ppl: local coffee shops in ur area likely have rly nice bags of whole beans (possibly from local roasters) that they will grind for you!! they might also have fun coffee accessories (french presses, hand grinders, pour overs, etc.) to go with it

for tea drinkers: some cafes also have proprietary tea blends that they sell in store, or things like matcha, matcha whisks/bowls, single use bags for loose leaf tea/steepers. if there are farmers markets in your area, I find that lots of stands tend to have herbal tea blends available bc they've dried up their herb harvest from the season to preserve it!!

thrift a cute vintage mug from and put together a little gift w coffee/tea/hot cocoa!! maybe some nice fuzzy socks.

everybody benefits from a nice lip balm at this time of year. hand cream too!!

if there are candle burners in ur life, get them a candle accessories set w a wick dipper, candle snuffer, and/or wick trimmer!! most ppl don't realize how much these things help in making sure ur candles burn clean all the way to the bottom. if you're looking for a slightly pricier gift, candle lamps are also RLY nice!!

if u have flower ppl on ur list lots of flower shops offer subscription services where u can pay for a set number of bouquets that can be delivered/picked up over multiple weeks/months!!

[shattered-glasswork]

Alter to Artemis/Diana

[psychedelic5]

Weekly Ares post. Happy Tuesday.

My candle for Lord Ares

I bought my first candle for Lord Ares (and also Lord Hermes :P) today. I never fully considered buying a candle before today, as I was raised Catholic, live in an extremely judgemental household, and my maternal grandparents, who live nearby and visit often, are Catholic.

I was with my friend after school, and she wanted to get a candle as a Christmas gift. Something compelled me to go with her to instead of heading home, and so I went with her.

I had never been inside a Bath and Body Works before today, so I was just looking around, not really having anything in mind. It just so happened that today was the last day of a promotion happening for candles ($13 instead of the usual $30+). I browsed the scents, not really expecting to buy anything but having a really strong urge to get one for each of my patrons.

I spent quite some time by the candle shelves. Picking one out for Lord Hermes was easy enough, 'Tropidelics' (heh) had a nice design that immediately caught my eye, and it smelled very fun and fresh. For Lord Ares, though, it was much harder. I first considered the red and purple coloured candles, but none of the scents appealed to me all that much. Then, I moved on to yellow and black coloured candles, but they didn't smell that appealing either.

The moment I was ready to give up, my friend picked up 'White Barn Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla'. I suddenly remembered a post I read somewhere about Lord Ares and cinnamon, so I asked to smell it. I love the scent of vanilla, and this candle's scent was so relaxing, much like His presence.

That's how I unexpectedly ended up bringing two candles home. My parents (thank goodness), didn't say anything much about my candles, besides reminding me about fire safety.

I caught the flame dancing to the music I was playing when I was working on my laptop and checked back on the candle. The flame went still and straight, as if Lord Ares got embarrassed at being caught. When I was talking to Him, the flame also grew brighter whenever He seemed happy with what I said.

Anyway, YIPPEE YIPPEE I got Lord Ares a candle and He loves it! Sorry for the yap, I couldn't come up with a post idea for this week.

Hail Lord Ares

[beerok23]

We all agree that Lockdown is Crowley being at his most explicitly flirtatious ever and Aziraphale being a complete ineffable lovable idiot?

I mean, Aziraphale is the one calling (he’s clearly missing Crowley):

'Yes, well, just calling to see how you were doing in lockdown.'

But in the end duty prevails and he doesn’t give in to temptations.

'You know, I could hunker down at your place, slither over and watch you eat cake? I could bring a bottle of...a case of something drinkable.'

'I-I-I-I-I'm afraid that will be breaking all the rules. Out of the question. I'll see you when this is over.'

The conversation lasts three minutes, but it's just so...

Ahw... *_*

[sunlit-arrow]

A digital offering to Lord Hermes Eriounês, bringer of good fortune to all who travel. Thank you for keeping me and my loved one safe during this trip. Please accept this offering as a symbol of my gratitude.

In your greatness, Swift Lord Hermes, I put my trust, to guide us through safe paths. May the unknown become an adventure and let us be able to return home safely and share what we learned.

[steven-myself]

Voodoo- Hamidou Banor by Baldovino Barani for FACTORY Fanzine XXXVI