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call me Thia side blog to an eclectic witch natural empath she/her queer Devoted to Demeter, Aphrodite, and Athena

[hekateanwitchcraft]

Full Moon devotional offerings for Hekate 🌕

On the Dikhomenia, after I give offerings to Selene outdoors under the moonlight, I also leave offerings for Hekate at Her shrine. These offerings usually consist of libations, incense, cakes or fruit, and beeswax candles anointed in fragrant oils to symbolize Her torches and the guiding light of the Moon. On the Full Moon I honor Hekate at Her most heavenly, as Hekate Ourania, as Hekate Soteira, the goddess honored by Zeus, the most high. I ask for blessings, guidance, and deliverance from strife, calling on Her shining light to guide me down the best path.

In this way, She is given honors every lunar month in Her different aspects, as protector of the home on the Noumenia, as the goddess of the restless dead and as pyschopomp on the Deipnon, and as a goddess of the heavens on the Dikhomenia. Thus, as a goddess of boundaries, liminality, transitions, and the in-between, She is honored at the end, the beginning, and in the middle of each lunar month.

[iolitewitchcraft]

Wine in Witchcraft!

I saw this post by @cosmic-witch and realized… I don’t think I’ve ever seen correspondences written up for types of wine before! So I spent some time and put some together based on their flavors/aromas/etc. Enjoy, wine-loving witches!

Wine in general is associated with happiness, success, love, relationships, and offerings.

Red Wine

In General

Element: Earth Season: Winter Associations: Love, warmth, contemplation, happiness, success, money, passion, health, lust

Cabernet Sauvignon

Tastes Like: Full-bodied, bell pepper, olives, herbs, black cherry, tannic/rough Element: Earth Associations: Grounding, protection, banishing, strength, energy, lust, fertility, ancestors, written magic such as sigils

Merlot

Tastes Like: Soft/round, blackberry, cherry, plum, herbal notes Element: Water, fire Associations: Unity, love, passion, self-care, protection, healing, prosperity, sexuality, sea witchcraft, water magic

Pinot Noir

Tastes Like: Delicate and fresh, fruity, tea leaf, worn leather, tomato leaf, pale cherry, beet root, strawberry, blackberry, earthy Element: Earth, air Associations: Prosperity, protection, wealth, success, beauty, passion, glamours

Shiraz

Tastes Like: Hearty, spicy, black pepper, black currant, clove, blackberry, plum, leather, tar Element: Fire, earth Associations: Wealth, banishing, divination, tech witchcraft, comfort, mystery, secrets, endings

Zinfandel

Tastes Like: Rich, zesty, raspberry, raisin, black cherry, blackberry, pepper Element: Earth Associations: Growth, wealth, plant magic, vigor, stamina, happiness, love, healing, versatility

White Wine

In General

Element: Air Season: Summer Associations: Joy, happiness, love, relationships, friendships, endings, success, energy, purification

Chardonnay

Tastes Like: Wider-bodied, light, velvety, apricot, mango, green apple, citrus, melon, vanilla Element: Water Associations: Peace, emotions, safety, success, happiness, balance, polarity, purification, mental power/abilities

Muscat

Tastes Like: Sweet, acidic, fruity, grapefruit, musk, citrus, apricot, rose, caramel Element: Air Associations: Love, mystery, lust, relationships, fertility, purity, cleansing, healing, love magic

Pinot Grigio

Tastes Like: Crisp, dry, fruity, peach, pear, acidic Element: Air Associations: Rebirth, endings, new beginnings, happiness, reality, creativity, longevity, divination (especially open-ended, like tarot)

Riesling

Tastes Like: Steely, crisp, fresh, slightly sweet, pear, apple, peach, petrol, honey Element: Fire, water Associations: Energy, movement, growth, rebirth, love, friendship, attraction, activity such as dance, preparation, cleansing

Sauvignon Blanc

Tastes Like: Herbal, grass, bell pepper, green apple, lime, gooseberry, jalapeno, melon, mango, black currant, passionfruit, peach Element: Air, earth Associations: Love, peace, friendship, companionship, arts, healing, happiness, joy, spirit work

Rosé Wine

In General

Element: Air Season: Spring Associations: Beginnings, happiness, excitement, friendship, new romance, love, passion, playfulness, relaxation, luck

Sparkling Wine

In General

Element: Fire Season: Summer Associations: Success, completion, celebration, wealth, opportunity, setting things in motion, prosperity, space witchcraft, weather magic, adding a “spark”

Feel free to use these however you’d like and add your favorite wines!

[thegreenathame]

Love attracting charm bag . . .

This is a charm bag I created to attract love & keep love near you.

Ingredient list:

• Rose petals • Red cloth / string

• Rose bud • Cinnamon stick (or ground)

• Jasmine • perfume sprits

• Mint leaf • Rosemary

• Lavender • Pink salt

Wrap thread towards you when wrapping . .

To fold , grab each four sides and bring to the center . .

Places to keep it

• Pockets are the most common / ideal

• Purses only when you’re out of the house

Wrap the thread towards you when wrapping

• Under your pillow to bring more sensuality

• In your bra or undershirt to bring true love

• In your home to bring familiar love

[hekateanwitchcraft]

Hekate UPG: streetlights are Hekate’s domain. As the Torch-Bearer and goddess who wanders the roadsides, streetlights belong to Her as they light the pathways. When asking Hekate for signs, these lights may turn on/off as you pass them to indicate Her guidance or presence.

[nobrashfestivity]

Gustav Klimt, Pallas Athena. 1898

[lokilysolbitch]

me a witch, who does tarot, has prophetic dreams, etc when something that i think will happen does in fact happen: oh my god

[thetelesterion]

Blessed Aphrodite, whose radiant smile illuminates the entire cosmos, hail! Hail, O foam-begotten mother.

The iconography in this drawing borrows heavily from Kemetic religion-- her crown is that of Isis and Hathor, and her body is covered with stars like Nut, goddess of the night sky.

She wears earrings that come from the ancient Crypriot votive images depicting mother goddesses, and on her hips she wears images of the sun and moon, which are inspired by the solar and lunar imagery present on her cult image from Aphrodisias.

Recently I have felt myself incredibly drawn to Aphrodite in a way I haven't felt with any other deity. I can only offer my own talents as a way of repaying her for the warmth she brings to my soul.

[homey-worshiper]

drawing for dionysus

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[homey-worshiper]

Subtle altars around your house.

Put crystals, like pyrite and quartz, on your bookshelf, or books for Athena.

Present your jewellery on a hanger or a tray for Hera.

Have a coffee/tea corner for Hestia.

Curate the most colourful stationery collection for Iris.

Have a mini bar or cocktail station for Dionysus.

Organise your vanity for Aphrodite.

Keep a ready-to-go picnic basket for Persephone.

Start a windowsill herb garden for Demeter.

Make a seashell showcase for Amphitrite.

Prepare a sleep essentials tray near your bed for Hypnos.

Prepare a hiking essentials backpack in your closet for Artemis.

Curate your computer space for Hephaestus.

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[hillbillybubbeleh]

Sometimes you just gotta carve their name in a candle, roll the candle through some special seasoning, and let the spirits and the powers that be handle the rest.

[simplysavvie]

does anyone have any good witchy podcast recommendations? I’m looking for something I can listen to daily in the mornings. My practice I’m loosely defining as hearth/home craft and nature based to narrow down suggestions!

[bayzed2024]

[benedictusadiis]

I love being Hellenic polytheist like anything is devotional act if you try hard enough

Cooking? Hestia

Go a walk? Hermes

Stop for a bit in nature? Demeter AND Artemis, double worship

Open the curtains and let some sun into your room? Apollo

Read a book/study? Athena

Work out? Ares

Do your makeup/hair? Aphrodite

Have a good time with friends? Dionysus

Spend time with family? Hera

You can worship the gods by doing everyday tasks and just looking after yourself, all they want is to see you happy.

[simplysavvie]

I tell it to the birds, then I let it go.

[pinkpopwitchery]

Aphrodite Correspondences

Water: seawater, seaglass, pearls, dolphins, seashells, mirrors, mermaids

Fire: orange roses, red roses, yellow roses,, coral roses, lipstick, red wine

Earth: rose quartz, pink salt, coral, flowers, volcanic soil

Air: feathers of doves, swans and sparrows, and clouds at sunrise and sunset

Love: rose quartz, rose water, roses, and wine

Beauty: jewellery, makeup, mirrors,lipstick stains

Sex: deep red lipstick, red wine, honey, lingerie

Plants for Aphrodite Work: roses, rosemary, coral, myrtle, mint, lillies, and all flowers- especially in shades of pink, purple, orange, or red

Crystals for Aphrodite Work: rose quartz, aquamarine, turquoise, pearl, lapis lazuli, diamond, morganite, sapphire, padparadscha

Other Offerings or Ingredients: love, self-care, skincare, rose-scented things, lipstick, kisses, apples, cherries, strawberries, chocolates, mirror time, lipstick stains- like a big ole kiss!- pearls and gold

Options for a Wand: rosewood, jewel-encrusted

Colours for Candles etc: pink, blue, purple, red, white, coral, pearlescent

[pastorwitch]

Cat Cuddle Comfort Spell

Spell-a-Day: Day 26

Description: For when you are stressed and need love to feel ok.

Materials:

Amethyst (small)

Cat

Catnip (optional)

Chamomile Tea

Pillows

Blankets (optional)

Notes:

Charge your amethyst beforehand.

You may substitute any pet.

In the event that your furry friend has passed you may substitute a stuffed animal or visualize them. You should also look up a purr simulator in youtube.

Instructions:

Brew the chamomile tea.

Perform any pre-spell rituals.

Place the amethyst under a pillow you will be resting on.

Call your cat. You may need to tempt them to come over and stay with catnip spread on your chest. Wrap yourself in blankets or alternatively wrap both of you in blankets.

Pet them until they purr loudly.

Sip your tea and pet your cat. Repeat these words as necessary:

No matter what happens, my cat will still love me.

His/her purrs wash over me with their healing power,

Calming me and making me whole again.

His/her love heals my heart.

Their unconditional love is a true measure of friendship.

Notes:

This spell is best when done with a cat because a cat’s purr does having healing abilities. If you have another pet you can talk about their kisses in place of the purr, or any other aspect of them.

Take time to allow yourself to slow down and just be loved. Before I was diagnosed with my anxiety disorder, cuddling with my cat was the only way I knew how to cope.

Dedicated to my cat: I still need you.

[littlepaperforest]

Hecate~ the Goddess of Magic & Witchcraft. ♡