Balm of the soul

Hello, I'm Sparrow! This is my E-shrine/Blog dedicated to my worship of Lord Morpheus and Lord Apollo Taking playlist/song requests!

[balmofthesoul]

★ Intro/Masterpost ★

This is a Religious Blog!

Hello! My name is Sparrow, I use he/him pronouns. I'm 22 years old, I'm a trans, gay man and poly. :>

I have been generally pagan since 2019ish. I have usually focused on celtic practices and dabbled in worship of Brigid on and off.

I currently worship Lord Morpheus (since Nov 2025) and Lord Apollo (primarily Apollo Lyceius (since Apr 2026)) from Hellenic Polytheism <3

I'm very open to connect with other worshipers of Morpheus and Apollo or anyone else who worship the similar sleep gods! Of course it goes without saying that I respect and honour all the other Gods.

This blog began as a blog primarily dedicated to Lord Morpheus but I have decided to use it for my dedication of Lord Apollo as well.

If anyone has any advice, questions or just wants to say Hi or tell me about your experiences, my asks and dms are always open!

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My main blog is @sparrowinkk

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Masterpost:

Info on Lord Morpheus:

Epithets of Morpheus

Worship logs or thoughts:

Some things I'm doing as a new worshiper of Morpheus

Meditating has actually helped me so much.

Why helpol never interested me (until now)

31 Days of Helpol Masterpost

What to do when you lose faith?

Playlists:

Sandman Playlist

Church of Morpheus Playlist

General Listening Morpheus Playlist

Pagan and Witch Vibes Playlist

Ethereal Morpheus Playlist

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Current Tags for referencing:

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worship log

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playlist

31 Days of Helpol

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[balmofthesoul]

I've been dreaming so much lately, feels like Morpheus is close <3

Thinking about trying to incorporate some daily practice in again, I fall out so easily. I go easy on myself tho, as I always know that I will return. Any suggestions for easy daily practices would be greatly appreciated!

[tricksterhowls]

Apollon/Apollo is truly a fascinating deity. Everyone knows his light side; his association with light and the sun. He is indeed a being of light but light is not always gentle. Think of the sun's rays; are they always gentle? Are they always warm and welcoming?

Apollo is both the life giving warmth and the sun and scorching desert sun. Apollo protects us but he also strikes us down.

A lot of Apollo's darker epithets fascinate me. He is a healer but also the bringer of disease. He is the protector of youth (particularly of young men) and when young men die suddenly he is said to be the cause.

He has associations with death and the dead; he is not a psychopomp but he is more associated with the rituals of the dead. Making sure the dead get burial rites or protecting the deceased's bodies.

He is also called wolf-god. When you think of wolves what do you think of? You think of a wolf pack most likely. Loyalty, family, protection.

But think of how fierce wolves are; how farmers fear them. I see Apollo embodying both that loyalty and protection but also that fierce, primal fear that wolves incite in people.

He is endlessly fascinating; he is a being of duality just as much as any other deity. I honor his light aspects as well as his dark ones.

[balmofthesoul]

The Altar of Apollo

"Deep in the woods, in a meadow, I hear the lord's voice. He plays, he sings. He dances with me and plays with me. We run in the woods and roll in the grass. The clearing in the gateway to a great pillared temple. It's quaint but welcoming. Warm, ever warm in the lord's presence. With him, I feel as though I am with my kin. Apollo, lord of the Sun and Wolf."

[7pleiades7]

Morpheus and Iris (1811) by Pierre-Narcisse Guérin (French, 1774–1833), oil on canvas, 251 x 178 cm Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg

[oldmotherredcap]

Old Mother Redcap's "Star Sweeper" Calming Sleep Spell

This spell is designed to induce a calming and relaxing nights rest.  Items needed: - 2 equal rectangular sized pieces of muslin or cotton to make a small pillow (about half the size of your pillow) - Chamomile  - Vanilla essence - Dried lavender - Cotton balls - Starry glitter/confetti  - Needle and thread Method: Start but sewing together your small dream pillow, turning right side out and leaving one seam open to fill it.  Fill your pillow with handfuls of lavender and chamomile. Place a handful of cotton balls into a bowl, and add drops of the vanilla essence - just enough that the scent is not overpowering, then add them into the pillow.  Your pillow should be fairly full at this point. Run your fingers through the starry glitter or confetti whilst visualising floating through the sky. Add them into your pillow and sew it shut making sure there are no leaks. Now, decorate your pillow by embroidering stars and a moon. If you’re not good at embroidery, you can cut out pieces of felt and sew them on. When you go to bed, close your eyes and trace your fingers over the stars, visualising your body floating in the sky and relaxing all of your muscles. Place the pillow near or under your normal pillow and breathe in the scent and feel how it relaxes you.  Whenever you’re feeling restless, trace your fingers over the stars and let it take you to a calming place.

[breelandwalker]

This is just beautiful. :)

[sapphic-nature-witch]

Witchy Aesthetic time 💖

[cross--contaminated]

At some point in your life your friend will say come and pray in the woods with me. It's important that you say yes.

@balmofthesoul

[balmofthesoul]

Awwww bro T-TT <333

Can wait for our beach prayers >:]]]

Fr tho go find friends to pray with, even if you dont practice the same religion. Community is so powerful.

[magicposting]

Magic for your pets ₊˚⊹♡

I haven't seen much in the way of magic for our animal companions on this site. Our pets are our family, and there's a lot you can do for them in the way of magic. Consider this post inspiration to incorporate into your own preferred style of magic.

* Remember that spiritual health and physical health go hand in hand. Take your pets to the vet! * if you're someone who uses a lot of oils and herbs, please be careful with your pets! Smoke as well as many popular herbs are irritants at best, toxic at worst. Do not feed or apply to their skin anything that could harm them, and be careful with lingering scents! I recommend energy work instead of ingredient based magic when working with animals.

Incorporate magic into your pet's wash routine. It can be as simple as using a cleansing energy in combination with a bath or brush, or you can combine different intent for different parts of the process- for example, cleansing and washing away stale or negative energy during their bath, then brushing positive protective energy into their fur when you comb them down as if weaving it into their coat. For pets like birds you can easily imbue the water you provide as a bath with a similar energy and let them do the work. Animals that dust bathe can follow the same process.

Charm/Enchant/Imbue your pet's items. Harnesses, collars, halters, beds, toys, etc... Anything your pet uses can be elevated to a magic item or have a spell container attached to it (if it's safe!). Protection spells on the items they wear to keep them from harm, a cleansing restful energy on their beds to promote health and healing, an energy of joy and good prosperity to their toys, etc... If you're someone who walks your pet or otherwise has people come up and bother them when you'd rather they don't you can add a ward as well to discourage attention and bothersome company.

Ward their cages, terrariums, and kennels. Similar to the last point you can add a protective warding spell to their homes. This is especially useful for smaller pets that spend most if not all of their time in a terrarium or cage. For kennels, you can promote a space of safety and protection for your pet to retreat to if they feel frightened. Essentially what a kennel for a dog should be, but with a magical energy for that extra bit of help. Nurturing a space of calm can assist crate-anxious pets alongside other desensitization training.

Imbue their food with healing energy. Promote health, prosperity, and stability through their food. Similar in concept to food magic for humans but for our pets. As stated above, never add anything unsafe to your pets food. Work with energy only.

And of course, simply place a spell on your pet directly. However you like to cast spells onto individuals best can be done with your pet as well. Pure energy work, your own ritual, a contained spell in your home, a sigil, etc... Use what you're comfortable with!

This one's a little different than the others- but something I like to do is simply hold or pet my animal and whisper in my mind how much I adore them, projecting the energy of my love gently at them in the hopes they will feel it. We don't understand animal minds fully, and I can't know for sure if they feel it- and if they do, if they understand it- but on the off chance they do in their own way, I do it anyway. :]

If this isn't a topic you've thought of much you may also be wondering what exactly the protection on our animals is for. I consider it a precaution towards negative energy- pesky spirits that may harass our animals for amusement or negativity from other bitter humans, as well as protection from physical harm. Think about what you want to build a ward against in your own time, and make these suggestions your own.

Thank you for reading! I will answer any questions sent my way if further clarification is needed. Obligatory pet tax, as it'd be a crime for me not to considering the topic of the post.

[balmofthesoul]

I feel Morpheus is the winter winds,

[alkalia]

Prayer to Hades and Morpheus to see a Departed One in The Dreaming Realm (Original)

"Hear Lord Morpheus, Lord Emperor of the Oneiroi, Endless Dream, Protector of the Sanity of Mind, Bringer of Happines when the Wakeness brings solely Sorrows, Your sanctuary knows no frontiers, Your Realm is the Perfect World,

Hear Lord Hades, Ruler of the Underworld, Father of all the Departed who seek refuge in your arms, You who comfort us left behind so that we can continue on with closure, keeper of the Riches that grow from the Darkness of your soils;

Lord Morpheus, kind-hearted one, to your realm we all fly in search of knowledge and inspiration; I ask of you to let Lord Hades cross into the Dreaming for a short while, for i am in dire need of hid mercy;

Lord Hades bring ______ to the realm of Dreaming, Lord Morpheus has generously agreed for all of us to meet in there;

My Dear Lords I have not seen_____ in _____(time) and I miss him/her dearly, I seek their advice, I seek their companionship, I wish and pray to see their face just one more time, to hold their hands just one more time, I have so much to tell them, so much I wish they knew and witnesed;

Lord Morpheus your realm is always a sweet escape from the harsh grasp of life please grant me this one Kindness for I am starting to lose battle with the Waking World;

Lord Hades reconnecting with ______ would greatly help me regain grasp on reality and forces to fight further and navigate through what is comming next;

I thank you both for your your generosity and understanding; You both are menders of souls that wander weary and sheperds to those in need;

I praise you both, thank you for this Dream of the Underworld!"

Add a prayer for Lord Hypnos as well for deep and healing sleep!

[alkalia]

Prayer-Invitation To Lord Morpheus to come and talk with you in your Dreams (Original)

Beloved Oneiroi, Lord Morpheus He of Many Names,

Endless Dream and vanishing Nightmare,

When the Waking World leaves me wanting and weary, sleep bring me to You, to Your Realm,

You will guide me into my Dream, You are as much part of the Dreaming as the Dreaming is a part of you,

I am connected to your Realm, You move into my dreams each and every night, You are always beside me,

My own natural rhythm is part of the rhythm of the entire Universe, in sync with the Dreaming, as I am part of the Dreaming as well when I am wandering Your Realm,

Come help me journey deeper into Your Realm, Open the Gates of Horn and Ivory and allow me to pass only through the Horn Gate for I am ever in search of only Your Truth, for I well-know the Ivory offers only lies,

Once into the Dreaming Realm I shall follow the Bridge of Salvation and I shall walk the Fields of Poppies up until I'll reach the Castle of Hypnos, your ever powerful and restoring and altogether healing benefactor Father,

There shall I meet You and upon a cup of warm Chamomile tea, I come with my heart open to see You, to speak with You, to know and understand You better so that I shall return to Wakeness and praise Your Endless name to the Mortals once more, knowing now what I did not know yesterday about You!

I pray, come delight me with Your stories and make my Dreams perfect by enchanting me with Your presence,

Hold me in Your loving arms and tell me I will be fine, that You walk beside me and care for me!

Oneiroi King, Endless Dream, He who shapes Dreams, He who offer us the chance to live our wishes in Your Realm,

Come to me!

Praise be Your name from now until the end of Time!

[maxinefrommordor]

Hail Lord Hypnos!

(Digital offering to Lord Hypnos)

Praise be to Lord Hypnos of sleep, Son of the Night, Brother of Death, Husband of Relaxation, Father of Dreams, I call upon You, Gentle One, hear me.

Accept my offering to You in honor of You and Your domain, tranquil Lord, bring me peaceful rest and protect me through the night, let me and those around me awake to greet great Eos in the new day refreshed, awaken from a calm and peaceful rest. Bring sleep and protection to all those in need of Your comforting peace.

I call upon You, gentlest Son of Nyx, be with me. Thank You, my dear Lord. Praise be to tranquil Lord Hypnos. Praise be to the Highest Adonai.

Amen.

(Credit to the original artists yuming_art, and ShyLighthouse/TeaWithStorm.) <3

[alkalia]

MORPHEUS in pair with HYPNOS worship arguments (a personal rant) + Personally written Prayer

So lately i realized that worshipping one without another makes no sense. You want to have good dreams but not a restful sleep? Or you want a restful sleep but with all weird dreams and nightmares? Also they are such nice and great comforting gods both of them.

I think it like this:

"Hear Lord Hypnos, God of sweet slumber that gives life and healing rest that elevates strength and energy,

Please rest my ever tired eyelids, and protect my ears from distracting noise,

Lay my aching body to rest, give peace to my ever racing mind so that it may stop for a moment and rest,

Make so that I might lay down and fall into the deepest sleep, so deep that it takes me to where I can meet You and Your wonderful Son Morpheus.

Upon the Gates of Darkness, a sanctuary of profound rest where no light or sound enters, and none shall be disturbed,

Allow me to rest my head in your fields of poppies as sleep draws near,

Hear Lord Morpheus, God of Dreams, Greatest among the Oneiroi,

Make so that my dreams are sweet, ever insightful visions about your truth,

Protect me sweet God of Dreams that feel so real and so true,

Give my mind rest so it can stop sabbotaging itself down the road of nightmares and distorted dreams,

Meet me in the Dream, together with your father Lord Hypnos and guide me on the road of success, healing, motivation and energy so I can keep worshipping you and devoting myself to you in Wakeness where all the sweetnes dissapears, the body aches again, the mind races, the heart cries and the future barely holds itself together,

As both You and Your Father are Endless so is my devotional love for you, it knows no bounds or boundaries, it is not selfish nor does it seek interest, its just pure adoration for You Two Lords that keep me going day and night,

I return on my own will, night aftet night, to bathe myself in thy darkness where I shall sit and heal so that each mornimg I may emerge reborn.

To you I bow my head in humility and greatfulness and hope that you will never leave my side even in the realm on Wakeness. Protect me from all evil for I am one of your Earthly children in dire need of guidance.

Praise you both from now until the end of time for in Thy Kingdom of Poppies there shall be no rain, no pain and no sorrow!"

I also like to add these lyrics from the poem the Old Astronomer:

"Though my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light;

I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night".

Use the prayer, adapt it, modify it, make it yours. Maybe credit me if you post it online!

That being said i will you all the sweetest sleep and the coolest dreams.

[sleepnowmychild]

Hypnos of the chronically fatigued, unable to walk for long

Hypnos of the chronic pain sufferers, stuck in bed for days

Hypnos of the recovering, having to rest for long periods

Hypnos of the comatose, protecting them in their fragile state

Hypnos of those with endometriosis, unable to get out of bed from the cramping pain

Hypnos of the narcoleptic, unable to control their sleep-wake cycle

Hypnos of the hypersomniacs, unable to stay awake very long

Hypnos of the insomniacs, unable to fall asleep at all

Hypnos of the sleep walkers, keeping them from running into something in their sleep

Hypnos of the sleep paralysis, fighting the visions off when you can’t move

Hypnos of those who faint and black out, making sure they don’t hit the ground too hard

Hypnos of the dizzy and lightheaded, who have to lie down more often

Hypnos of the sick, disabled and chronically tired.

[witchble]

Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is clean your room, open the window, and let the air move again. Energy needs circulation just like lungs do.

[demos-oneiroi]

Oneiroi, the Gods that shapes Dreams. ☆