#hermes prayers

[czortofbaldmountain]

Menstrual Prayer to the Nonbinary Moon

Against Dysphoria

I call you, triple-faced goddess Mene, O light-beloved Hermes and Hekate at once, Male-female child together.1

Moon beyond all binary Silver and gold Black and white And red like the blood I bleed now.

Let me, Mirror of Heavens, Look into your shining face. So, gazing upon my reflection, I may remember - Though others may try to define me, I am nothing else But myself.

1 - Greek Magical PaIyri IV.2441-2621. Note - “Mene” is an Ancient Greek word for the Moon and was used interchangeably with “Selene”, here denoting the same goddess.

Dividers cut from a photo by Adrian Swancar on Unsplash.

This prayer was written by a nonbinary person who menstruates to help alleviate dysphoria by connecting with the Moon in a nonbinary form. Neither involving menstruation in witchcraft nor menstruating at all is not neccessary to be a witch or to work with the Moon. I am transgender and this post is not for terfs and other bioessentialists.

[hailcharidotis]

When things don't go as expected.

When the caffeine you drank in a rush comes back to bite you,

Or couldn't sleep and suffered for it the next day.

May Hermes Krateros, strong and mighty, bring you fortitude.

When your mind moves faster than your tongue,

Then you slip over your words, especially at the worst possible times.

May Hermes Diaktoros, guide and messanger, allow your words to flow freely.

When you leave your bag on a bus, train or ferry,

Crying at the station, hoping someone had turned it in.

May Hermes Eriounês, luck bringer and ready helper, hear your cries. May your belongings be safe in his arms and brought back to you swiftly.

[undeadwhilealive]

Hermes Epithets

Diaktoros(Διακτορος)- Guide, Messenger

Athanatos Diaktoros(Αθανατος Δαικτορος) - Immortal Guide

Angelos Athanatôn(Ανγελος Αθανατων) - Messenger of the Gods

Angelos Makarôn(Ανγελος Μακαρων) - Messenger of the Blessed

Khrysorrhapis(Χρυσορραπις) - Of the Golden Wand

Klepsiphrôn(Κλεπσιφρων) - Deceiver, Dissembler

Mêkhaniôtês(Μηχανιωτης) - Trickster, Contriver

Phêlêtês(Φηλητης) - Thief, Robber, Rustler

Arkhos Phêlêteôn(Αρχοσ Φηλητεων) - Leader of Robbers, Thieves

Poikilomêtês(Ποικιλομητης) - Full of Various Wiles

Polytropos(Πολυτροπος) - Wily, Many-Turning

Poneomenos(Πονεομενος) - Busy One

Bouphonos(Βουφονος) - Slayer of Oxen

Oiopolos(Οιοπολος) - Sheep Tending, Shepherd

Dais Hetairos(Δαις Ἑταιρος) - Comrade of the Feast

Kharidôtês(Χαρι��ωτης) - Giver of Joy

Kharmophrôn(Χαρμοπηρων) - Glad-hearted, Heart-Delighting

Dôtor Eaôn(Δωτορ Εαων) - Giver of Good Things

Akakêta(Ακακητα) - Guileless, Gracious

Euskopos(Ευσκοπος) - Keen Sighted, Watchful

Eriounês(Εριουνης) - Luck Bringing, Ready-Helper

Kydimos(Κυδιμος) - Glorious

Erikydês(Ερικυδης) - Famous, Glorious, Splendid

Aglaos(Αγλαος) - Splendid, Bright, Glorious

Kratus(Κρατυς) - Strong, Mighty

Krateros(Κρατερος) - Strong, Mighty

[khaire-traveler]

If anyone is willing, please send prayers to Lord Haides and Lord Hermes for my cousin. His name is Shane. He passed away, but I do not have details. The only detail I have is one that is very triggering for many people; I'll put it below the cut. This is devastating. He was older than me but still young. I don't know how to express my feelings on the matter.

Tw: Death, self-deletion, substance addiction

He committed suicide. Typing this out feels so unreal. I literally just found this out. I haven't gotten the chance to speak to my mom yet. Frankly, I'm in shock. He was addicted to meth, and it was clear he was going on a steady decline for a while, but I guess I didn't see this coming. I have no clue how to feel or react. We weren't very close, but I still cared about him and was genuinely hoping he'd make a turnaround. I have no fucking clue what to say, really. The world has lost a brilliantly creative mind today.

[piristephes]

Sharp-minded Hermes,

Guide me through the

Mist of distraction to find

Most lovely luck and peace of mind

[patience-and-prayers]

Reminder:

Your Gods are always there. Stressed? Pray. Nervous? Sing a hymn.

Not only has this helped my anxiety, it’s helped me form a closer bond with the gods.

[wingedfoolnearthesun]

me, walking home and noticing the clouds are getting darker: “Lord Zeus i beg you to not let it rain until i make it to my apartment.”

Lord Zeus: proceeds to not let it rain until the minute my foot touches the entrance of the apartment complex, when my head was finally covered by a roof. suddenly, there’s a downpour outside

[swift-dove]

Pagan Serenity Prayer

I never practiced Catholicism, but I became very intrigued by the rituals & routines within the practice, especially as an autistic person who finds comfort in routine.

I’ve been struggling with my control issues recently & needed a reminder to let things go & leave it to the gods, but it’s hard! So, I decided to create my own version of a ‘serenity prayer.’

May the sun rise in my heart,

May the wind guide me down my fated path,

And may love set me free from doubt.

I took inspiration from my main three deities—Aphrodite, Hermes, Apollo—and they’re represented within each line! That being said, you do not have to worship these three deities to use this prayer! If you can find ways to associate it with your own practice, feel free to use it as you’d like! :)

[d3vilishd00dles]

is it just me or is the amount of consistent Apollo, Hermes, and Aphrodite tiktoks I'm getting in succession suspicious

[just-helpol-things]

To Hermes

Great God Hermes

Son of Zeus and Maia,

God of travelers, of language, of guidance

I invoke you and ask for your loving help.

Lord of Travel, protect me during my 16 hour flight

And guide me to my destination.

Lord of Language, Hermes Hermeneutes

Help me to understand those from where I’m going.

And help me to remember what words I’ve learned

Hermes Athanatus Diactorus, Immortal Guide

Guide me to where I’m going

Up into your Father’s Sky,

And safely back down.

My Lord, I ask you this

And give you this digital offering

in the hopes that you will grant my request.

I love you, Lord Hermes.

Thank you for everything.

[aphrogeneia]

Prayer to Hermes for Safe Travels

Hear me, you of the golden wand,

Son of rich-tressed Maia and mighty Zeus,

luck-bringing guide of mortals,

If ever I have burned pleasing incense or poured sweet wine for you,

Grant me this favor, Hermes Dôtor Eaôn,

Watch me as I travel and ensure that I reach my destination safely, and without trouble.

[light-of-delphi]

Digital Offering to Hermes <3

Painting Depiction of Hermes: Primavera by Sandro Botticelli, 1482. The two pictures (Top Right: Coast of Sicila 📍 Bottom Left: Taormina, Sicilia 📍) taken by me. Rest sourced from Pinterest.

A digital offering for the swift messenger Hermes, whom I humbly request to guide me in this transitional period of mine. I have not had the time nor the energy to produce physical offerings, and so I substitute this with an e-offering.

Hermes, he who understands all tongues, he who guides the lost traveler, he who shamelessly protects the thief from harm, I thank you for all you have done for me and all you will do for me in the future. In my time of need, I so humbly and graciously request that you aid me in moving house, moving state, and entering a new transitional period. For your assistance, I am forever grateful. Grazie mille, Ermete

Khaire.

Feel free to repurpose my prayer for your own needs and prayers, no credit needed. Blessed be, and may the sun be your guide. A domani.

[hestiashearthfire]

A Prayer to Hermes for Luck

Hear me, golden-staffed giver of blessings, friend of mortals! If ever I have given libations in your name, grant me luck this day. May your sure, swift feet guide my own, and grant me success!

[temple-of-hermes]

A Prayer for Troubled Times

O great Lord Hermes Ericydes, glorious and splendid one, may your name and praises be sung throughout the land. Acaceta, gracious one, please hear my prayer.

Lord Hermes Oeopolus, keeper of the flock, guide my way through this time.

Eriounes, luck bringer, Eriounios, giver of good fortune, please bless my life.

If ever I have given you offerings and praised your name, please grant my request.

Take away the stress and fear from my situation. Dotor Eaon, giver of good things, Charidotes, giver of joy, please bring good things and happiness into my life and allow me to live freely without the stress.

May your name be praised forever and your greatness told throughout the land.

[khaire-traveler]

Hermes Dôtor Eaôn, Giver of Good Things,

Help me not to squander the opportunities sent my way,

To accept these opportunities and capitalize on the best ones.

Help me not to sabotage the good things in my life,

Be it a friendship, a gift given, or elsewise.

Help me not to distract myself from all that is good in the world,

So that I don't focus only on the negative things that surround me.

Thank you, Generous Hermes, for your help.

May you always find more than what you were searching for,

And may you always stumble on good things when most needed.

~

Hermes Eriounês, The Luck-Bringing Ready-Helper,

Grace me with your fortune, and smile upon me,

As I venture forth into unknown territory, taking risks that petrify me with their consequences.

Journey beside me, and come well-prepared,

As I walk an unknown road filled with unknown dangers and trials ahead.

Extend your hand to me, and offer reassurance,

As I question whether or not to quit along the way, frustrated by the challenges I face.

Thank you, Benevolent Hermes, for your support.

May the Fates themselves always smile upon you,

And may the rush of the wind always be on your side on your travels.

~

Hermes Kharidôtês, Giver of Joy,

Aid me in seeing the beauty in everything around me,

Even on days where I find it hard to get out of bed.

Aid me in having faith in others as well as in myself,

No matter how powerful that monster called Doubt may seem.

Aid me in finding simple joy in the little things,

Even in tasks I would normally dread or struggle to motivate myself for.

Thank you, Kind-hearted Hermes, for your aid.

May your days be filled with never-ending joy,

And may laughter come as naturally to you as the air in a mortal's lungs.

~

|| Prayers to Hermes made by me ||

[aliki-is-an-hellenist]

Lord Hermes, please, please, I beg you. Help me through the work day that awaits me today. I'm scared shitless. There's so much to fix and get done before it comes crashing out, and I don't think I can handle more stress.

Please, help me today so everything gets sorted out. So I can leave for home satisfied and at peace. Lend me a hand to take care of everything today successfully.

(I really hate this job)