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Shall we take a few seconds of this day to appreciate how great Ares is? Absolutely.

Listen, Ares is not about swallowing your tears. Ares is all about feeling. Feel your anger, feel your sadness, feel your happiness. One of the things he’s trying to teach me is that I have to deal with my pain, I have to learn and grow from it. I cannot ignore what is hurting, because I will never grow stronger if I do. And whenever I’m ahsamed for crying, he’s there to remind me that I have to feel, and if that means crying until I don’t have more tears, then so it is. Do not be ashamed of crying, it doesn’t make you weak. Feel what you have to feel, because that is how you grow.

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Ares is 100% just a supportive dad who will throw hands with your negative emotions

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“Ares caught sight of Halirrhothius, a son of Poseidon, pursuing his daughter, Alcippe. Pursuit turned to annoyance and subsequently harassment as Halirrhothius displayed the fierce lust for young women he inherited from his father. When harassment turned to rape, however, Ares didn’t hesitate for a moment to brutally murder Poseidon’s son.

Poseidon, disinterested in the plight of Alcippe, was furious at Ares and called a meeting of the gods the likes of which there had never been before. Rather than meet on Mount Olympus, Poseidon convened the immortals into a court of law (the first of its kind) in the city he had lost to Athena. It was on a low hill in Athens, then, that Poseidon made his case against the God of War, calling him by all the abominable names known to man and god. The gods listened and awaited Ares’s response to the accusations of his cold-blooded murder of a fellow immortal’s son. Ares’s defense was simple: Halirrhothius suffered the fate of a rapist.”

-Ares: The Origins and History of the Greek God of War by Andrew Scott and Charles Rivers Editors

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#aresdeity #ares #hellenic worship #pagan #gray witch #grey witch #hellenic pantheon

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Praise Ares

I praise the deathless one who drives crushing cowardice out of my chest with a mere flick of his golden fingers. Hail to the Olympian who understands my rioting heart, and helps me live with it.

I call to you, blessed son of almighty Zeus, he who pleases the loving goddess Aphrodite with her shining tresses, father of Fear, Revenge, Dread, and Harmony among others.

May my words please you on this day, and may my future deeds prove myself worthy of the blessings you bestow upon me.

#ares deity #ares worship #ares #aresdeity #hellenic polytheism #hellenic worship #pagan

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Hellenic Polytheism Start Pack

Pillars of Hellenismos

Hellenismos in Application Post #1

Xenia

Miasma

Khernips

Veiling & Binding

Giving Offerings to Cthonic Theoi

Giving Offerings to the Ouranic Theoi

Offering Ideas

How I Deal With Being a Secret Hellenist Post #1

How I Deal With Being a Secret Hellenist Post #2

How I Deal With Being a Secret Hellenist Post #3

Festivals and How to Start

Hekate’s Deipnon, Noumenia, and Agathos Daimon

How to Make a Kathiskos

Hestia in Hellenismos

How to Pray, Praise, and Worship the Theoi

The Titanomachy Post #1

The Titanomachy Post #2

The Ages of Mankind

How to Make a Shrine { @modernhellenismos }

Ritual in Hellenismos { @mythologyrules }

Pillars of Hellenismos { @mythologyrules }

Pillars of Hellenismos { @soloontherocks }

Finding Your Ritual Calendar { @hearthfirehandworks }

Hellenic Terminology Page { baringtheaegis }

What Even is Hellenic Polytheism? What are Some Good Links to Read When First Getting Started? { Royalautumnfrost }

Building Your Worship { @pomegranateandivy }

Pomegranateandivy’s Hellenic FAQ { @pomegranateandivy }

What’s Miasma? { Royalautumnfrost }

Household Shrines { @baringtheaegis }

Household Gods {@hearthfirehandworks }

Difference Between Hellenic and Hellenistic { @soloontherocks }

Delphic Maxims (Printable PDF) { Hellenicgods.org }

Example of Daily Rituals { baringtheaegis }

Ritual Formula { @mythologyrules }

Relationships with the Theoi { @baringtheaegis }

How to Pray and Praise (Hymn and Prayer Formula) { @baringtheaegis }

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I want to start working with deities but I don’t know how to find my deity. Do you have any tips?

(I’m responding to this assuming that you’re interested in Hellenic polytheism, because that’s what I’m well-versed in!)

Hey! So first, don’t feel any pressure to “find your deity”. There is no rule that a deity has to approach you, or give you any earth-shattering signs in order to worship them. Many people choose to worship more broadly, including whatever deities they feel would be able to assist them with their current life situations. You can structure your worship in any way that feels right to you!

Many people who come from monotheistic religions like to start by focusing on a specific deity. If this is what you’re interested in, I recommend starting with research. Learn about any Hellenic deities that interest you. If you find yourself getting especially excited about any specific one, go deeper into your research about them. Keep an eye out for signs associated with them, but don’t hyper-focus on this. Not everyone will receive signs, and as a newbie you may not even be able to recognize them yet.

Follow wherever your heart leads you. If you find that you’re interested in a certain deity, try worshipping them! Below I’ll leave ideas, some of which will require casting a circle (for protection), and others that won’t.

Without casting a circle you can:

• Pray the old-fashioned way. Just talk out loud or in your head to your deity. Tell them about your day, and give them thanks for all they do for you.

• Write them a letter. Tell them you’re interested in worshipping them, and tell them your feelings about it. Tell them about your day, your struggles, your gratitude, etc.

• Do a devotional activity. (Ex: if you’re worshipping a deity who rules over music, you can sing or play an instrument for them).

• Leave an offering. Build an altar if you want to (it’s not a requirement). Set out some food, coins, art, etc. and tell your deity that you left it for them.

• Build an altar. Collect objects that represent your deity. (Note: you don’t have to have an altar, worship is not at all about “stuff”. If you are unable to make an altar that is 100% okay and your practice is still valid)

With casting a circle you can:

• Reach out to your deity using divination. Tarot, pendulum, candle flame, etc. Tell them you want to start worshipping them, and ask what they think! Ask them if they have any messages for you, and read tarot/oracle cards to receive the message.

• Meditate to communicate with them (this practice is more advanced). Meditate within your circle, and “reach out” mentally to your deity. See if you receive any intuitive messages or visions. (This is really hard to do so don’t beat yourself up if it doesn’t work)

I hope this helps! Feel free to ask me any more questions you have 🖤

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HOW TO DONATE TO BLM WHEN YOU HAVE NO MONEY

a black woman named zoe amira posted a video on youtube. this video is an hour long and filled with art and music from black creators. it has a ton of ads, and in result will rack up a ton of revenue. 100% of the ad revenue from the video will be dispersed between various blm organizations, including bail-out funds for protesters. it will be split between the following, dependent on necessity

brooklyn bail fund

minnesota freedom fund

atlanta action network

columbus freedom fund

louisville community bail fund

chicago bond

black visions collective

richmond community bail fund

the bail project inc

nw com bail fund

philadelphia bail fund

the korchhinski-parquet family gofundme

george floyd’s family gofundme

blacklivesmatter.com

reclaim the block

aclu

turn off your adblocker and do not skip ads. between each time watch 3-5 other videos (mix it up) before restarting. this will ensure you aren’t marked as spam by youtube. mute the tab if you need to focus elsewhere but don’t mute the video itself. and let. it. play.

youtube will donate to blm for you.

please, please reblog. for people who don’t have money to spare, this is incredibly important information to have.

thewitchjournal-deactivated2021

What Can I Do If I Can’t Attend a Protest?

(What you can do as a white ally to make a difference)

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and countless other POC people by police, we need to demand change. Voicing your concern on social media is not enough.

Here are some things you can do to be an activist from your house:

1.) I have written an email template that you can copy and paste. It is meant to be sent to the police departments in your area, demanding the use of body-worn cameras, and the employment of evidence-based Police de-escalation training (inspired by this article, which you should read). This is a measure meant to add accountability to officers, and protect your POC comrades. (written by @thewitchjournal)

Email Template: https://cl1p.net/policechange

2.) Another email template that you can send to your local police department, voicing your concern about police brutality. (written by @anotherloudblonde)

Email Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/133xuiqKwAIoRa0cbVgPiQLwuqUyCFFjKNjcFUo0XIF0/edit

3.) Visit https://www.justiceforbigfloyd.com and do the following steps:

Sign the petition, which gets directly emailed to the Minneapolis County Attorney Michael Freeman.

Call the number. It will walk you through what to do, and then connect you to the local city officials in Minneapolis. As long as you press the * key, it will continue to connect you to the next official.

If you don’t know what to say, read this script:

“We demand that the officers involved in the murder of George Floyd be arrested because firing them is not enough.”

It will only take a few minutes. Call every day, multiple times a day. Fill their mailboxes. Let your voice be heard.

Please. I urge you to follow these steps and reblog this post. We demand change. We will continue to say their names.

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An important message:

Hey everyone. As someone going through the process to become a priestess of Apollo, there is something important I need to say about priest/priestesshood.

If someone claims to be a priest/priestess, and they use their title to manipulate or threaten you, run the other direction.

There is no reason someone should be using their title to manipulate you into doing what they want. Get as far away from them as possible. The gods will not punish you for choosing not to do their bidding.

Anyone can say they are a priest(ess). Not everyone can earn this title. It must be given to you by your deity, after a long road of challenges and hard work. You cannot just claim you are a priest(ess) for no reason.

If someone uses their title to threaten others, I would assume that they are not who they say they are. No true priest(ess) would use their title for leverage, or to demand a following.

(This DOES NOT mean you should ever accuse someone of lying just because they use the title. The best policy is to assume that someone using the title is truthful, unless you see them do something like what I mentioned above.)

Stay safe everyone. The gods will never threaten to harm you if you don’t do what someone says. Be wary of people who say otherwise.

🖤 Delphine

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This!!

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Bedridden Witch: Wheel of the Year Edition

These will be a combo of low energy and bedridden activities! Please note that absolutely nothing is required in order to honor the seasons besides witnessing them and trying to admire the things they bring <3

Imbolc:

Purification, spring cleaning, home and hearth. Winter to Spring.

Light a candle or turn on an electric candle.

Open the curtains to let light in.

Crack open all your windows to let in some fresh air.

Visualize a light cleaning each and every room in your home.

Spray a cleansing spray throughout your bedroom.

Clean an area in your home, big or small. (It could be as simple as making a pile of trash so it’s easier to move later.)

Wash your bedding or rotate your blankets and flip over your pillow.

Change your pajamas.

Bathe yourself (either in the tub or sponge bath style). Infuse some herbs/flowers into the water!

Low energy Imbolc + Imbolc masterpost

Bedridden witch: Cleansing + Bath Magic

Ostara:

New life, growth, celebration of lusciousness. Spring.

Water your plants and whisper blessings to them.

Plant something new! It can be as simple as a beansprout in a paper cup.

Open the curtains to let light in.

Crack open all your windows to let in some fresh air.

Spray floral water in the air and on your bedsheets.

Have someone bring you some spring flowers.

Draw flower designs or in pastel colors.

Make some herbal/floral tea or infusions.

Burn incense or smoke cleanse.

Drink lots of water.

Ostara masterpost

Bedridden witch: Garden + Pastel

Beltane:

Peak of life, renewal, fire. Spring to Summer.

Wake up earlier than usual to enjoy a full day of light.

Make flower crowns with real, fake or paper flowers.

Braid something (your hair, a bracelet, ribbons, etc.)

Make sure sunlight and fresh air can reach you.

Enjoy some fresh fruits, nuts and seeds.

Drink tea or water infused with fruit.

Decorate with/wear/create things with bright colors

Light a candle or turn on an electric candle.

Decorate a new pot for your plants (painting, sharpies, ribbons, etc.)

Write a list of things you would like to release and burn them (alternatively: tear it up and place in a glass of water).

Beltane masterpost

Bedridden witch: Nature + others linked above.

Litha:

Sunshine, joy, celebration. Summer.

Make sure sunlight and fresh air can reach you.

Try to be awake and witness both the sunrise and sunset.

Pour an offering of water for the plants (indoors, outside or out the window).

Decorate with flowers and crystals.

Have a picnic (outside, on the kitchen floor or in bed).

Enjoy locally grown fruits and veggies.

Find a way to incorporate honey into your day (scrubs, food, tea, etc.)

Burn beeswax candles.

Listen to music that just sounds like summertime.

Make sun water or sun tea.

Bedridden witch: Elements + others linked above.

Lammas:

First harvest, gratitude, abundance. Summer to Autumn.

Eat grains and local veggies.

Eat bread or your closest alternative.

Start a new project like crocheting or knitting. This is also a great time to finish that project you’ve been avoiding.

Read an entire book, start to finish or finish a book you put down and forgot about.

Infuse berries into water.

Wear and decorate and create with browns, golds, dark greens, oranges and yellows.

Drink rich teas.

Decorate with sunflowers.

Make a mug cake (x)

Low Spoon Ways to Celebrate Lammas

Mabon:

Second harvest, balance, abundance. Autumn.

Drink apple cider or juice.

Decorate your home to make it look more like Autumn (fake or real leaves, acorns, paper cutouts, etc.)

Eat things like breads, nuts, grapes, pomegranates, pies, apples and root vegetables.

Wear/decorate/create with oranges, reds, golds and browns.

Write down all of the things you can think of that you’re thankful for.

Apple magic

Drink warm drinks like coffee or cocoa and add warming spices (cloves, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.)

Create a picnic/feast wherever is reasonable, with a little bit of everything.

Pull up a video of leaves falling or a fire crackling.

Mabon masterpost

Samhain:

Final harvest, honoring ancestors, reflection. Autumn to Winter.

Spiced apple cider

Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spiced-things, pumpkin seeds.

Decorate with small pumpkins, paint them or draw on them if carving is too high-energy.

Create an altar honoring loved ones who have passed on, either a material one or a photo album online.

Pull up a video of a burning fire or light candles.

Turn off all of the lights and sit/lay in darkness.

Visualize your wards and boost your home protection.

Do spirit work/leave offerings for the spirits.

Burn incense/make a spray that smells of spices (cloves, basil, etc.)

Watch spooky/witchy movies.

Yule:

Creating, sharing gifts and feasts, warmth. Winter.

Create an apple pomander with cloves or spiced orange slices.

Watch videos of fires burning or snow falling.

Decorate with evergreen boughs, holly, pine cones, etc.

Make rosehip, peppermint, vanilla, rooibos or spiced tea.

Step outside/open a window to feel the cold air (if you live somewhere warm, do this in the early morning/night).

Handcraft gifts for loved ones or write heartfelt cards/letters to the people you care about.

Put birdseed outside/a bird feeder by your window.

Make a simmer pot, or use this idea to create a scented spray.

Wash your face with snow/cold water.

Drink hot drinks.

Yule masterpost.

Bedridden witch: Winter + others linked above.

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