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She/Her | Modern Hellenic polytheist | Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Hestia, Poseidon | Creative writer | Nature enthusiast

[aletheia-rose]

left behind

sometimes i want to end it all

leave everything behind

and be long gone

but then i think of the ones i love

and how they would cry

and feel left behind

and even though it hurts i stay

because no one deserves to feel so

left behind as you left me.

[amerlcanapparel-deactivated2020]

when she says she doesn’t send nudes

[straighthater]

when guys objectify women and expect them to send nudes

[timelordpillbug]

when someone asks you about your nuclear plans for russia

[hikingnerd]

When Russia sends you nudes

[dr-thackery]

[dismantlerepaired]

[ilovepretzelrods]

[thegingerbalrog]

[onwardwall]

[miss-jaxon-flaxon-waxon]

#what the fuck happened here

[her-eyes-dared-me-with-danger]

This is my favorite post in all of tumblr

[kyloschuyler]

reminder that this post is now illegal in Russia

[tree-of-blue-squirrel]

reblog it, because Russia can´t

[maradaisykat]

Thanks Obama 

[my-sisters-eyeball]

Wtf

[roomba-with-knives-taped-to-it]

When Russia makes this post illegal

[earthnicity]

I HAVE ONLY SEEN THIS IN SCREENSHOTS

[dovahdez]

I will reblog this every goddamn time I find it on my dash

[ergolost]

omg

[rat-of-the-sky-on-fire-deactiva]

World heratige post

[between-2-and-20-characters]

ah yes, the original version

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certified iconic post

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The satisfaction knowing that I can reblog this but Russia can’t

[the-haiku-bot]

The satisfaction

knowing that I can reblog

this but Russia can’t

Beep boop! I look for accidental haiku posts. Sometimes I mess up.

[taohun]

seeing the photos from Webb up against photos from Hubble just makes me… I don’t even know like, wow! Look at that!

[letters-to-hermes]

looking for new witchy and/or hellenic polytheist blogs to follow!

my dashboard is very slow and im looking for some new people to follow (and maybe even become friends with?) 🤍 so please reblog or like this post if your blog is about:

Hellenic Polytheism

Hermes or Aphrodite (pls i need to follow more Hermes and Aphrodite blogs)

Witchcraft (especially Green Witchcraft or Herbalism, but really anything works)

Spirituality / Paganism

looking forward to meeting you 🤍

[melitheoidevotion]

💕Aphrodite's Water 💕

This is a fruit-infused water recipe that I have affectionally coined Aphrodite water because of my personal associations with her and how I use this water. This is my UPG.

This is a simple recipe you probably already make, so why not add it to your magical and devotional routine; its ease of access, easiness to make, and versatility make it a powerful potion, great for spells, or an offering.

How it is Used:

As a potion: tailor the fruits to taste and desired magical & health properties. I drink this to connect with Aphrodite and increase my feelings of beauty, self-love, and increase my libido. I am also actively trying to be healthier and it's a good replacement for unhealthy beverages. I often combine drinking this with self-care and self-love rituals dedicated to Aphrodite. It creates an atmosphere.

As an offering: say a prayer to Aphrodite as you prepare it and offer it to her. I will typically keep this on my altar and pair it with rose quartz and sea shells.

Spells: when using for spells, I especially like to use rose petals as a garnish because I feel like it pleases Aphrodite (and me) but it's optional.

Best used in spells for abundance, fertility, self-love, romantic love, and attraction.

Use it to create a spell jar; in this case, I often add flower petals and herbs. I will often also add incense ashes or essential oils in scents associated with Aphrodite such as sandalwood. Depending on the spell, I may write something on a piece of paper and have it dissolve in the water.

Use it to extinguish spells involving fire: when burning bay leaves, or other ingredients for spells as mentioned above, I will extinguish the fire with this water.

Fruits To Use:

*many fruits/plants can be associated, but not all "infuse" the water well enough for it to taste good if you're drinking it.

Pomegranate: said to be first planted by Aphrodite herself.

Strawberries

Raspberries

Blackberries

Figs

Apples: we all know that famous story

Watermelon

What's needed:

Water

Ice (optional, but recommended if you're drinking it)

Lemon, lime, or oranges

Your choice of fresh or frozen fruit that is associated with love, lust, beauty, or sex

Reusable straw (optional, but recommended if you're drinking it)

Rose petals for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Mix a generous amount of freshly squeezed lemon, lime, or orange with water as a base. Add your fruit and ice, shake/stir, then done. For some fruit choices, you may have to allow it some time to infuse. I recommend using a straw as citrus can be hard on your teeth if you're drinking it.

[pagan-positivity]

Offerings Ideas for Apollo, God of the sun

Spend time outside (wear sunscreen/temperature appropriate clothing/stay comfortable!)

Listen/create music

Read poetry

Learn divination, especially Augury

Feed birds (note: please make sure what you give to wildlife is safe and good for them, DO NOT GIVE DUCKS BREAD)

Go to the beach

Bow and arrow imagery/bow and arrow set

Practice archery

Donate to medical foundations

Donate to men’s shelters/organizations

Donate to LGBTQ+ shelters/organizations

Donate to children’s shelters/organizations

Support local business

Support local/small artists

Paint/draw something

Sun shaped cakes/cookies

Flowers, especially hyacinth, sunflower, and laurel

Use herbs such as bay leaves

Dolphin, cow, turtle, wolf, and bee imagery

Musical instruments/learn to play one!

Share your favorite pieces of art/poetry/acting/music with Him!

Honor His sister Artemis, His mother Leto, and His father Zeus

Pray to Him

If you are sick, take care of yourself

Get vaccinated

Celebrate pride!

Get in touch with your divine masculine/heal your masculine wounds (note: you don’t have to identify as a man to do this! Anyone can!)

Take singing lessons

[sweet-soul-fragnance]

Apollo : God of arts , poetry , music and Leader of the Muses

♡ A quotation that feels like him :

-> You say 'amateur' as if it a was a dirty word . 'Amateur' comes from the Latin word 'amare' which means to love . To do things for the love of it .

Thank you To Apollo and His Muses for the blessing of art that which adorns the living 🎨💜 . Art enables us to channel and express ourselves freely and fully so , do make art for the love of it , for the love of Apollo and His muses.

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I think we should honor Poseidon more. All waters come from the sea to nourish our land, and Zeus needs his water to send us rain. Plants thrive from underground water sources, providing food for all life. Also 50-80% of our oxygen comes from the ocean. Give my man some love!!!

[byjove]

Me: *Removes my cat from my lap to do something else.*

My cat: Father is…evil? Father is unyielding? Father is incapable of love? I am running away. I am packing my little rucksack and going out to explore the world as a lone vagabond. I can no longer thrive in this household.

[byjove]

everyone reblogs this post but only the versions without the little lady who inspired it :/

[hagoftheholler]

How to Read Playing Cards: Suits, Jokers & Numerology

For the standard French-suited playing cards there are typically 54 total cards in one deck. These cards are split between four suits (spades, diamonds, clubs and hearts) and then the two jokers (the red joker and the black joker). In this post I will be going over the general meanings of the four suits, discussing why I prefer to use the joker cards and how numerology can play a part in your interpretations.

The Suits

There are four suits in playing cards: spades, diamonds, clubs and hearts. Spades and clubs are considered black suits. Diamonds and hearts are considered red suits. This may be different depending on the deck you get, but this is how standard decks work. Each suit is represented by a symbol and has some general topics associated with them.

♤ Spades: Challenges, Struggles, Obstacles, Conflicts, Setbacks

♢ Diamonds: Finances, Material Value, Success, Rewards, Growth

♧ Clubs: Accomplishments, Luck, Social Status, Communication, Transactions

♡ Hearts: Emotions, Love, Relationships, Partnerships, Family

One method of reading playing cards that can help you with your interpretations is by paying attention to the suits and what order they're pulled. Paying attention to this can help you get a better idea on what the reading is talking about. So, let's say you're doing a three card reading. Here are a few ways to interpret the general topic of the reading based on the suits.

[ ♤ ♤ ♤ ] - Three spades being pulled means there is trouble ahead, and it may not be getting better any time soon.

[ ♤ ♡ ♤ ] - A heart surrounded by two spades can indicate trouble in relationships or with the self, depending on the reading.

[ ♢ ♤ ♢ ] - A spade surrounded by two diamonds can indicate that a financial problem will eventually improve.

[ ♢ ♧ ♢ ] - A club surrounded by two diamonds can indicate that new business opportunities will be presented.

[ ♧ ♢ ♤ ] - A club followed by a diamond and then a spade can indicate that the person is heading towards a financial problem.

Onto the topic of reversals... Some people read them, some don't. That's your choice to make. Personally, I read reversals with all cards except the kings, queens and jacks.

My reason for this is because the kings, queens and jacks all represent people. My way of interpreting these cards describes their physical appearances more than who they are, although each are also associated with a general description of that person's essence for that reading. A person is not simply one thing or the other. Humans are complex beings, and we can show multiple faces depending on who we're with. You'll understand this better once we get to discussing each card's individual meanings.

The Jokers

Some people choose not to use the jokers in their readings. Some do, but describe the jokers as being the equivalent the the fool in tarot. I've even seen some try to fill in the entire major arcana of tarot into the jokers. My opinions here are that not using the jokers leaves out important cards that can help further clarify a reading, and that trying to use the jokers as a "fill in" for tarot's major arcana cards is inefficient.

You can choose to not use joker cards in your reading. That is your decision to make. I use them, though, and therefore I will be talking about their meanings here. I use Jake Richard's (an Appalachian practitioner and author of multiple books about Appalachian folk magic) interpretations of the jokers, which is described as the following.

🃏 Red Joker: The red joker is a witch or other conjurer, a person working against you in some way whether supernatural or not. Enemies can be tricky. But the cards know almost all, and it is hard to hide from them. If this card shows upright there is a threat from such a one, whether supernatural or not. Other cards can determine that, such as the nine of spades showing witchcraft. If reversed, there is either no threat or the threat doesn't walk this earth.

🃏 Black Joker: This card shows the presence of evil spirits, demons, haints, whatever you want to call them. Their intentions ain't good. If it shows with the red joker behind it, the spirit has been employed by another to do their bidding. If the red joker shows before it, someone is knowingly or unknowingly doing the spirit's work. Ghosts and spirits can work your mind to do, say or think things you've never thought of. Nothing good comes of this card unless it is reversed. Then there is no direct threat. The devil's not about.

Numerology

Numerology is used in a variety of different divination systems, including playing cards. It can help you begin to develop a general idea of the individual card's meaning. Here is a list of numerology meanings in playing card divination so that you can refer to it later, if you must.

Ace: Beginning, Independence, Individuality

Two: Pairings, Balance, Exchanges

Three: Growth, Improvement, Connection

Four: Stability, Security, Practicality

Five: Flexibility, Adaptability, Change

Six: Responsibility, Support, Leadership

Seven: Luck, Intuition, Analyzing

Eight: Ambition, Power, Endurance

Nine: Resolution, Release, Awakening

Ten: Cycles, Transitions, Shifts

[screeching-0wl]

Do you know of any of the God's who have an influence over health? Like specifically if you were trying to work on something about yourself (physically)

Hi! Yes, here are some of my suggestions:

Apollo [God of healing]

Asclepius, son of Apollo [God of medicine]

Epione, wife of Asclepius [Goddess of the soothing of pain]

Asclepiades - children of Asclepius and Epione:

Iaso [Cures & remedies]

Panacea [Cures & panaceas]

Hygeia [Good health]

Aigle [Radiant good health]

Aceso [Curing sickness & healing wounds]

[aletheia-rose]

kitchen

i can remember those

old country songs you

used to play,

to convince me they were good;

you’d grab my hands,

twirl me around like

the song wasn’t the singer

reminiscing a love lost;

in that same kitchen,

i drank the first time,

and when i cried,

you promised to love me the same;

in that kitchen, i wore a

yellow dress,

healing from the hurt of

letting my first love go;

a foot from where you’d

held me,

my mother told me,

“he’s gone”;

where we used to dance,

i fell to my knees and

couldn’t breathe, sobbing,

like in one of your country songs.

[ranger5000]

Prayer to Hestia

Home-loving Hestia, fair maid who sits by the fire,

first-born of fearful Kronos and deep-souled Rhea,

goddess who is the beating heart of every home,

tender of the altar flame, guardian of the gate,

I pray to you this day, I ask your favor.

All who pass this threshold pass into your realm,

O goddess; may all who dwell within these walls be under your protection.

Hestia, eldest of the deathless gods,

I ask your blessing on my home and on my family.

May we live our lives in joy and love,

may our larder be full,

may we be sheltered from storms,

kept safe from all ill,

may only those who wish us well make their way to our door.

Be ever welcome in our home,

O Hestia; be ever present in our hearts.

[the-garden-of-wistful-memories]

35 four leaf clovers in the span of 5 minutes

If someone needs some luck feel free to reblog, I have a lot to spare lol

[aletheia-rose]

Hail Delius Apollon, patron of healers, musicians, and poets!

May your divinity inspire and reach the masses with your ever-watchful eye.

Khaire, Apollon.

[micromeria-deactivated20231118]

I made a map!

If you happen to be Hellenist, Hellenic pagan, Hellenic polytheist, or any other abbreviation of Hellenic faith, please pin yourself on the map! Maybe some of us could find real life buddies around them.

Plus this map is obviously dedicated to Hermes.

It's not on Google map so you won't risk your identity, and you can right anything you want in the title. Place the pin in the general area not your home address of course.

World wide Hellenists map

[theoiaesthetics]

// Apollon epithets // War

Epikurios - helper of warriors

Aphetor - archer

Eleleus - he of the war cry

Stratagios - the general

Nikephoros - bringer of victory

Hyperdexios - holding his hand over

Chrysaor - wielding a golden sword

Boedromios - savior on battlefield

Iíïos - invoked with a cry