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He/Him/His | Helpol | 24 | Lord Apollo and Lady Aphrodite devotee

[ancientlovingqueer]

Hello! I suppose I should make an intro post for this blog! (Updated: 9/1/2025)

You can call me Adonis, and my pronouns are He/Him/His. I'm a 24 year old Hellenic Polytheist who has been practicing off and on for about 7 years now (with various other paths being explored as well during this time).

At this point in time, I am devoted to Lord Apollo and Lady Aphrodite. My go-to method of divination is tarot, though I do use an oracle deck for personal divination quite often. I'm a Virgo sun, Sagittarius moon, and Pisces rising.

I don't do a ton of spellwork as of now, as I feel a bit overwhelmed by it. For the most part, I focus on deity work, divination, and meditation.

As far as this blog goes, it will probably mostly be reblogs with the occasional post about experiences I find myself having as I explore my spirituality deeper.

If you'd like to be pals, feel free to give me a follow and/or send me an ask or a DM. I do ask that you be over 18 if you interact with me via DMs, though following me here is okay. If I follow you back (which I probably will if you're an adult) I will follow from @dashingcardyrhardes .

Thanks for reading this far! I look forward to sharing this journey with you!

Divider source

[sodomit]

A lot of "egg" discourse can be improved by making it clear that it's less "you are gravely insulting a cisgender millionaire youtuber John Johnson by assuming being gnc makes him a woman" and more "you're assuming performing femininity is tied to womanhood around a lot of queer/trans/gnc people who have their own experiences with these things".

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[ancientlovingqueer]

CW: Intense/Scary medical situation

Friends, I am currently in the ICU due to an asthma exacerbation as a result of blood clots in my lungs.

A few nights ago, I came to the ER with what I thought was a cold- only coming to get a doctor's note for work as my primary care doctor was closed. Had I not come to the ER and had they not ran lab work, they would not have caught the high levels of carbon dioxide in my blood, and my heart would have likely stopped. I am 24 years old, my life is just beginning, and while I was none the wiser, it almost ended. This has been a lot to process.

I wanted to share this here because, while I am still in the hospital for at least a few more days, I've never felt this intense desire to care for myself like I do now. I've been praying to Lord Apollo and Lady Aphrodite while in here, though I am limited in what I can offer (I know they understand my circumstances). I am meditating with my rose quartz and sunstone- the crystals I associate most with my deities and that which they stand for.

While I have plenty of divination and journaling to do on the topic, one thing is so clear to me: I'm not fucking done yet. There is so much left for me to do, and I cannot do that while living a stagnant, miserable life. I have to make the most of what I have, and Gods willing, I will.

Anyway, if you took the time to read this, thank you. Please feel free to send me your favorite self-care and self-love resources. I'd be so appreciative.

[ancientlovingqueer]

Hello friends!

After a brief hiatus from this blog due to my health tanking in several ways, I've decided I should come back and set some goals for the month of September, so this is that post.

September is a hard month for me. My mother passed away on September 25th 2021, so this month is always filled with grief. As such, I think it's important for me to be proactive about caring for myself.

Spiritual Goals:

-Pray and Meditate daily.

-Spend at least 30 minutes in nature each week.

Mental/Emotional Goals:

-Journal daily

-Avoid skipping therapy

-Remember meds every day

Physical health Goals:

-Eat at least three anti-inflammatory meals a week.

-Stretch daily.

[ancientlovingqueer]

Hi friends, I would really love to follow some Helpol accounts on TikTok, but I know there is a lot of misinformation there. Does anyone have any suggestions of folks I should follow?

[mountolympus-wifi]

sometimes im having a shit day then i remember that i get to go home and pray to my altars freely and how lucky i am to have that privilege in a country where few do. i remember that im in a religion where divine beings actually care me and i get to enjoy their blessings. i remember that even though im flawed, i am loved by the gods. that always makes my day a bit better.

[rose-by-the-sea]

Aphrodite isn't just love and sex and frilly pink bows,

She's passion, the raging fire that burns between the hearts of two friends or lovers when one is under duress,

She's the unbreakable bond of family (found or bio), everlasting, infinite, no matter how close or far they are,

She's the pain of a broken heart, manifest in anger and vindication, the one standing behind you as you confront an abusive partner/friend/family member,

She's salvation for everyone who has ever been or is being hurt,

She is self love for everyone with self esteem issues, looking you in the eye as you stare into the mirror and saying 'You are wonderful just as you are',

She's the comfort when you're in your darkest times, Her hands cradling you as you cry into Her shoulder,

She's the swelling of your heart when you experience new love or when you pick up a child,

She is justice for every queer person of the world just trying to exist peacefully-- transgender/sexual, intersex, aromantic, asexual, non-straight,

And She is the feeling of your smile slowly fading when you didn't realize you were smiling at all.

[myrtles-and-blood]

Aphrodite of the ones who failed at love

Aphrodite of the ones who failed at friendship

Aphrodite of the ones who failed trying to love others, but couldn't

Aphrodite of the ones who are alone

Aphrodite of the ones who try to be more open

Aphrodite of the ones who don't know how to talk to others, but still try every single chance they get

Aphrodite of the ones who no one likes

Aphrodite of the isolated from society

Aphrodite of the ones who choose love every single day even when they have had the worst experiences in it

Aphrodite of the ones who fucked up and are trying to do better

Aphrodite of the ones who are not loved, but will always be by Her

[childofaphrodite555]

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 :)

[ancientlovingqueer]

Hello friends! It's been a minute since I've posted, so here is a little digital collage I made of Lord Apollo and Lady Aphrodite, as well as some updates on where I'm at in my Helpol journey.

While I am still very much devoted to Lord Apollo, he has sort of "passed the torch", so to speak, to Lady Aphrodite. My first few months of devoting myself to Lord Apollo were spent struggling a lot with my physical health, and as a result, struggling a lot with my mental health. Many of my prayers to him were asking for help with my physical health so that I could generally feel not awful. Prior to this work with Apollo, I was miserable, and while things are not perfect, I have since acquired a diagnosis and medication for my chronic illness, as well as a much stronger mobility aid that allows me to participate in social events a lot more often with a lot less pain. I am so grateful to Lord Apollo for answering my prayers, and while meditating the other day, I felt as though he was saying "Now that your physical health is manageable, it's time to focus on your piss poor self-esteem. You need more self-love, dude."

Enter: Lady Aphrodite. I've been asking her not only for love for myself, but to help me to be more tender and gentle. I struggle a lot with irritability as a result of anxiety, and while those around me often reassure me that I am not, well, a total asshole, I miss being soft. I miss when I wasn't cranky all the time, and while I know this is rooted in my anxiety, I ultimately feel that the opposite of irritability is love and tenderness, so Lady Aphrodite is helping me with that right now.

I hope everyone is doing well! 🦢🪻

[blessedbethelovelygods-deactiva]

Just a reminder that the gods love you. The gods are not mad at you

Mess up a prayer slightly? The gods still love you. Forget to give an offering? The gods still love you. Don't pray for a bit? The gods still love you. Unable to get up that day? The gods still love you

The gods are aware of our flaws, our little imperfections, and they're okay with that. They know we believe in them and how we do our best. Not anyone else's best, but our best. The gods still love us

[licrys2]

I drew this with PEBBLES!!!!!! I really enjoyed the process though, guess I'm a caveman now. Hope my god is pleased, that's for him🙏☀

Apollo do you like the view?

[ancientlovingqueer]

Friends, several people in my life, including myself, have had a tough time with their mental health lately. Writing this prayer to Lord Apollo helped me, and I am hopeful that it will be answered.

Lord Apollo, God of Medicine, Divine Healer, and Bringer of Justice- hear my prayer.

May you shine your light upon everyone feeling down, depressed, and hopeless.

May you comfort the anxious, paranoid, and overwhelmed.

May you bring rest to the insomniacs and freshness to the hypersomniacs.

May your warmth quiet racing thoughts, ground dissociated minds, and bring clarity to the delusional and otherwise psychotic.

For those of us healing from trauma, I ask that you bring justice and closure.

I trust you to aid the afflicted, and I feel gratitude towards you for doing so.

May you guide me to do the same.

[ancientlovingqueer]

Lord Apollo, god of medicine-

Please heal my tummy ache.

[gayeilgeoir]

Xenia means you help your neighbours escape immigration police

Xenia means you feed, house, and respect the homeless, regardless of what got them there

Xenia means you do the work to unlearn racism, misogyny, homophobia, ableism and transphobia

Xenia means (with obvious exceptions) you treat criminals and felons as human beings worthy of dignity and respect

Xenia means you make your environments less overstimulating if you know you’ll be with an autistic person

Xenia means Fuck the police

Xenia means you talk to the elderly neighbour who’s living on their own, and has nobody in their life

Xenia means respecting your trans friends identity even when they’re not present

[ancientlovingqueer]

A devotional poem I wrote today.

I don't know if other Apollo devotees who are also poets/writers/musicians/etc. have this experience, but I've been writing poetry long before I even discovered helpol, and that makes me feel as though Lord Apollo has been waiting for me for a long time. Poetry has been one of the few constant sources of healing in my life, and I now feel as though Lord Apollo should take credit for that.

On a similar note, I pulled the Eight of Pentacles Reversed today when asking what I need to focus on, which tells me that I need to focus on my poetry more than I have been. This is true. I haven't sat down to write in weeks now, mostly because of my chronic illness and mental health. I feel as though Lord Apollo is guiding me back to where my soul belongs, and that's within the words I write.

Praise be to Lord Apollo. May all his devotees in need of creative juices aquire them very soon.

[ancientlovingqueer]

Xenia means Fuck ICE.