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Shared a dream that we had (posted from our side blog). The kings are so lovely. 💕

I remember a dream that we had a while ago, when we were in a bad state of mind. The memory is blurry but it was of King Zeus. I cannot say that I remember much of the words that were exchanged, but the details around us are still vivid. We spoke in a field, outstretched, probably for miles much farther than I could run before hitting exhaustion. The grass danced in the gentle winds of Zephyrus, autumn colors of orange, gold, and dull greens. There were trees, tall, bordering the sides of the field, the only “end” I saw. He was elegant, a king, I was intimidated, definitely, siting before him. I felt small compared to him, both internally at physically. We talked for what felt like forever, I hadn’t even see the clouds turn grey. The sky darkened, thunder roaring faintly in the distance. But, for once, I wasn’t scared. I didn’t so much as flinch to the sound, entrapped in my King’s voice. Soothing, calm, assuring me I’d be okay. It begins to rain. He stands from where is his and outstretches his arm. I take his hand and he lifts me with ease. He mentions something about horse riding. Poseidon? Was my first thought. Both my kings, they are here to protect me. They are here. I remember him laughing. I don’t know what was so funny, but I know I laughed too, and the alarm on my phone yanked me from the beautiful moment. I wasn’t even mad, it felt like the exact time I had to go.

I think about that now, when I am struggling. When I feel I am at my worst I remember that interaction we had, and remember they are not as far as I think they are to be.

Xaire, My Kings! Thank you.

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Offering to Father Zeus

The Midwest is getting into tornado season (I live at the edge of the Midwest) and we've been having our first couple of really bad storms.

Praying to Father Zeus that everyone remains safe.

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Apollo Proupsius

(the foreseeing)

Pls don't tell me I am the only one who asociates Apollo with fortune telling

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Αρτεμις - Artemis

"Artemis with shafts of gold (khryselakatos) loves archery and the slaying of wild beasts in the mountains, the lyre also and dancing and strong-voiced song and shady woods and the cities of upright men."

Homerics hymns from theoi / Images from pinterest.

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A Digital Offering to Lord Apollon

⊹︵︵︵ ⊹ 𝄞 ⊹ ︵︵︵ ⊹ 𝄞 ⊹ ︵︵︵ ⊹

⊹︵︵︵ ⊹ 𝄞 ⊹ ︵︵︵ ⊹ 𝄞 ⊹ ︵︵︵ ⊹

Lord Apollon,

Shining son of Gentle Leto and Thundering Zeus

He who inspires artists and poets alike

He who graces Delphi,

you bless us.

From your arrows, swift deaths and lingering illnesses of men

To your medicine, the ill child regains their health.

You, god of the truest prophecies and merriest dance.

You, god who plays entrancingly upon the sweet strings of the lyre.

Ever Uplifting, Ever Gracious, Lord Apollon,

I thank you.

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Sharing our side blog 💕

“ whispers of the night, let us sing our quiet song. “

・A Silent Night in the Garden.

❁ Greetings, friends! We are Ethereal, an OSDD system made up of several polytheists. You may also know us as Stargazer from our main blog, @the-astral-archives . This is a side blog dedicated to be a formal digital offering space for our practice, and specifically to the deities we worship as opposed to our main blog for all deities. We engage in Hellenic Polytheism, Norse Polytheism, Angelolatry, and Demonolatry. There may be potentially more to come in the future. We appreciate you stopping by our garden, feel free to stay for a while.

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Hello!

I'm very new to paganism, after being fairly atheist for a while (growing up presbyterian). I'd like to start worshipping Persephone but I'm not quite sure where to even start. Are there any tips you have for new practicers? I understand if this is out of your field(?) but I don't know any people who practice paganism in real life </3 and I figured it be good to contact people with a background in that kind of thing.

Thank you so much!

Greetings, dear star! Thanks for sending in an ask! While we are still newer ourself to our journey, we have learned many tips that have assisted us from others for when you are just started out. I apologize if things are confusing, as we are recovering from sickness currently, but we will try our best to provide some tips for new practicers so you, and others, will have an easier time getting started!

Research (Books, Sites, Historical Articles, etc.)

Research, research, research. I cannot stress how important and insightful research can be. There are tons of books and reliable sources on the gods and about hellenic polytheism that will help provide context on ancient Greece and how worship was done in ancient times compared to modern day. Reading about the gods helps not only provide insight on how they were worshipped and information about their myths and domains, but it can also be generally seen as a devotional act when you take the time to learn about them! They appreciate you educating yourself and your willingness to learn more. Look at different views of hellenic polytheism and terms. Remember to take things slow, and you don’t need to know everything quickly or at once!

You Don’t Need An Altar

When viewing hellenic polytheism, you may see people share images of altars/shrines they have as a sacred space to connect with their deity or provide offerings to them. While it may seem nice to you to have an altar for your deity, it isn’t required, and your deities that you worship will not judge you for not having an altar. If you do want to make an altar, then that’s fine! Altars do not need to be large or expensive. Some practicers create ‘pocket altars’ as an example, small objects representing the deity in a container such as a tin. Pocket altars are both portable and great for those who may be closeted in their practice, as it is discreet. Digital altars are also a great inexpensive method, such as through pinterest boards or creating memorials within videogames!

It Doesn’t Need To Be Expensive

Adding onto the altars, but expanding onto offerings, things do not need to be expensive. You don’t need to pour out money you don’t have to please the gods. Your thought alone is already putting in the effort of showing you care. Offerings are not required, and the gods will not be upset for you not being able to provide them. Offerings don’t need to be expensive liquor, pouring a glass of water is plenty already. A struggle I personally had, and sometimes it still creeps up on me, is knowing I don’t need everything to be extravagant for the gods to accept me. I keep a few small decorations and candles, and pour some water for them and share my lunches when I can. That’s more than enough to them for my situation. A lot of my dedication goes into my devotional acts, which we will get into soon.

Building Kharis

Building Kharis is very important to forming a relationship and strong bond with your gods. A relationship does not just strengthen overnight, it takes time and effort. Through offerings, devotion, prayer, and general appreciation and acknowledgement, you help to build kharis with your gods and form a relationship with them. For those who only build kharis to ask for offers and nothing more, I advise you back away. You shouldn’t be building a relationship to use the gods. It’s okay to ask for things, but don’t expect them to give you everything you wish for. The relationship you want to create should be genuine, with proper boundaries and respect. As you build Kharis, you may begin to notice how your relationship grows, and how communication, for example, becomes easier with your god or how their presence becomes clearer. Building Kharis is a process that takes time and provides great reward. When you are forming this relationship, you may notice your experiences with your god are different from someone else’s, and that’s okay. Not everyone’s relationship is going to look the same, because it’s your relationship between you and the deity. What personal experience you have is going to look different from another person’s and there is nothing wrong with that.

Devotional Acts

Devotional acts are another form of offerings outside of food and libation (liquids). These can be numerous things. Cooking or drinking tea with the gods in mind, creating handmade crafts, talking a walk out in nature, engaging in activities within your gods domain—these are just a few examples of what devotional acts can look like. It doesn’t need to always be high effort, especially when you don’t have the energy or need to care for yourself. Your thought about gods alone, and something as simple as saying ‘good morning’ or ‘good night’ are still great devotional acts and help build kharis each day.

Trial and Error

You’re going to get it wrong, and that’s okay. Nobody is perfect. Nobody is going to pray properly their first time or know every last detail about the deity their worshipping. It’s why you constantly research as you go. The journey as a whole is a constant learning process, and the gods are here to help you on your way. Embrace the mistakes that you are going to make, and learn from them instead of treating them as a burden. To see you reevaluate and grow is what the gods want, and will be proud of you for increasing your understanding.

I really hope this helps in some way for you, and I wish you luck on your journey! I do apologize for the long post, but I really hope some of this information will be good starting points and pointers when going through your worship. May the stars guide you and provide you safe travels! ⭐️

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Hellenic Polytheism is a very important part of the modern world and is a very powerful and powerful tool to help us understand the world

This is so random, but you know those games people play where they type a phrase and let autocorrect fill out the rest? I want to do that with typing "Hellenic Polytheism" and then just letting autocorrect due it's thing. Here we go:

Hellenic Polytheism are you doing okay today and tomorrow morning your mom?

Lmao love that it ended with "your mom" XD

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do not let others in this community dictate your worship.

your relationship with your deities, your offerings or lack thereof, your devotional acts, your simple actions that you do to remind you of your deities; all of these are decided by no one but yourself.

never let anyone tell you that you’re wrong for honoring or reaching out to Them in the way that works best for you.

this is your worship. your practice. your faith. this religion is much more lenient on your soul than you think it is; embrace that instead of running with the belief that what you’ll do will never be enough. because trust me, your deities will always find you precious and worthy and enough in Their eyes.

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Praise Lord Poseidon by slowing down to ground yourself in the present more often.

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invite lady hestia

for a cup of tea

on a thrifting adventure

to declutter and clean with you

for a coloring session

to make sweet snacks with you

to sing with you while you wash the dishes

to make a paper flower bouquet from old books

to try photography on a sunny day

to embroider an old t-shirt

for a bracelet-making session and make one for her

to play a board game with you

to paint candles with you

for a candle-gazing meditation

to spend a lazy morning with you

to help you pick a new book

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Περσεφονη - Persephone

"Hymn to Phersephone. Daughter of Zeus, Persephone divine, come, blessed queen, and to these rites incline: only-befotten, Plouton's honoured wife, O venerable Goddess, source of life: 'tis thine in earth's profundities to dwell, fast by the wide and dismal gates of hell. Zeus' holy offspring, of a beauteous mien, Praxidike, subterranean queen. The Eumenides' source, fair-haired, whose frame proceeds from Zeus' ineffable and secret seeds. Mother of Eubouleos, sonorous, divine, and many-formed, the parent of the vine. Associate of the Horai (Seasons), essence bright, all-ruling virgin, bearing heavenly light. With fruits abounding, of a bounteous mind, horned, and alone desired by those of mortal kind. O vernal queen, whom grassy plains delight, sweet to the smell, and pleasing to the sight : whose holy form in budding fruits we view, earth's vigorous offspring of a various hue : espoused in autumn, life and death alone to wretched mortals from thy power is known : for thine the task , according to thy will, life to produce, and all that lives to kill. Hear, blessed Goddess, send a rich increase of various fruits from earth, with lovely peace : send health with gentle hand, and crown my life with blest abundance, free from noisy strife; last in extreme old age the prey of death, dismiss me willing to the realms beneath, to thy fair palace and the blissful plains where happy spirits dwell, and Plouton reigns."

Homeric hymns from theoi / Images from pinterest.

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need to take a step back from worship because you’re too busy? it’s fine

need to take a step back from worship because you’re overwhelmed? it’s fine

need to take a step back from worship because you’re worried your parents might find out? it’s fine

need to take a step back from worship for your own physical health? it’s fine

need to take a step back from worship for your own mental and emotional wellbeing? it’s fine

need to take a step back from worship because you felt like you bit off more than you can chew? it’s fine

need to take a step back from worship because you feel a disconnect from the gods? it’s fine

need to take a step back from worship despite not having a reason for it? it’s fine

remember that no matter what. it’s fine

your deities love you. they always have, they always will.

prioritize yourself and your wellbeing.

go easy on yourself and be kind to yourself.

worship is not a race.

you’ll always be welcomed back with open arms, regardless.

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Δημητηρ - Demeter

“I begin to sing of rich-haired Demeter, awful goddess, of her and of her daughter lovely Persephone. Hail, goddess! Keep this city safe, and govern my song.”

Homeric hymns from theoi / Images from pinterest.

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☪︎ | little things that make me feel Lady Selene's energy ~

◯ ☽ ◑ ● ◐ ❨ ◯

☆ noticing the moon at night

☆ moonlight seaping in through the curtains

☆ seeing selenite/moonstone crystals

☆ small, white lights in the dark

☆ black yet sparkly fabrics

☆ monday evenings

☆ driving by a black and white or silver horse

☆ seeing my shadow outside at night

☆ finding silver things

☆ finding lotus flowers

☆ moonflower or lotus incense

☆ studying late at night

☆ drinking chamomile tea

☆ white flowers at night

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Ἡφαιστος - Hephaistos

"To Hephaistos (Hephaestus), Fumigation from Frankincense and Manna. Strong, mighty Hephaistos, bearing splendid light, unwearied fire, with flaming torrents bright: strong-handed, deathless, and of art divine, pure element, a portion of the world is thine: all-taming artist, all-diffusive power, 'tis thine, supreme, all substance to devour: aither, sun, moon, and stars, light pure and clear, for these thy lucid parts [of fire] to men appear. To thee all dwellings, cities, tribes belong, diffused through mortal bodies, rich and strong. Hear, blessed power, to holy rites incline, and all propitious on the incense shine: suppress the rage of fire's unwearied frame, and still preserve our nature's vital flame."

Orphic hymns from theoi / Images from pinterest.

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