cecil's divine blog

eclectic pagan, cat lover, artist, Aphrodite & Apollon devotee

[houseonsaturn]

intro post

hi witchblr!! my name is cecil!

my pronouns are he/they/xe

i am a practicing eclectic pagan and polytheist. i’ve been practicing for around two years now and im just getting started!

i am devoted to Lady Aphrodite and Lord Apollon, and i work with many other deities casually.

i'm interested in spellwork and witchcraft, astrology, polytheism, occultism, and i'm trying to get started in italian folk magic!

enjoy my blog :)

[houseonsaturn]

something prophetic about the people in my life not wanting to try to make my family recipes with me.

my great grandma's meatball recipe is extremely important to me. i say if you help me make meatballs, you'll be an honorary italian.

some people have made them, and they have stuck around for a long time.

others refused without a second glance. they are far removed from my life, now.

if you don't make meatballs with me, i won't say it, but i know it can't last.

my ex wanted a family with me. i said, they will be half italian and will be raised to make meatballs with me. he hated meatballs. he refused to even try. i said, if you want to marry me, you will try my recipe. he said he wouldn't, and our kids wouldn't either. it was a joke, at the time, but it was serious to me.

we tried to be with each other for a year before i broke it off.

it's a test. it's had conclusive results. even the people who have hurt me and broken my heart and who i have tried to distance myself from, you are my family. you made meatballs with me. i love you forever.

[br3adtoasty]

my apollo design + hyapollo doodle ☀️🪻

[rens-apollo-shrine-blog]

If.. if I say that Apollo looks a lot like Zeus, what happens, like he could grow a beard and that just blonde smaller Zeus. Like there's a lot of his mother in him but, Apollo is someone you can't deny is Zeus' son.

Do you think he is aware that he has a resemblance to his father, choosing to remain young looking , beardless to keep onto his own path, something other than his father.

Also Athena, almost exactly like Zeus, if he was a woman she'd be Athena, eldest daughter curse doesn't discriminate. The same look in their eyes the curve of their noses, the tone of voice.

[hermitslibrary]

hellenic polytheism: good resource posts from tumblr

tumblr should not be a one stop shop for information about hellenic polytheism! however, these are some amazing posts i've found that come with a wealth resources from across the site.

hellenic witch and magic reading list

ancient greek religion and hellenic polytheism: a reading guide

hellenism resources

hermes google drive

hellenic polytheism - free (and reliable) resources

would love to see if others have posts they suggest as well.

[figsgrimoire]

Aphrodite; clear and open communication

O Aphrodite,

Grant us the gift of clear and open communication,

That our words may always carry love, truth, and understanding.

Help us to speak with honesty and kindness,

And to listen with empathy and patience.

May our conversations be free of misunderstandings,

Filled with the clarity that strengthens our bond.

Bless us with the wisdom to express our hearts,

To share our desires, fears, and dreams,

Without hesitation or fear of judgment,

Knowing that with each word, our love grows deeper.

May our words be a reflection of the beauty we share,

And may they always bring us closer to one another.

[houseonsaturn]

i have had trouble sleeping for the past few weeks. on friday night, i slept on the couch because sleeping in my bed wasn't working for me. it thunder stormed that night, and all i could think was "Zeus is protecting me." i was in and out of sleep for the whole day, and although i hate to waste time, i feel like i was kept asleep for my own safety, like a day-long divinely induced coma. thank you, Father Zeus. i feel much better now

[likethestarsatnight]

Hey guys!!

I had a good day today, may the gods bless y'all with good days :))

[houseonsaturn]

i was not previously an animist but last night my new miniature orchid (katya) sent me a dream asking me to water her and i checked the next day and lo and behold her roots were thirsty so my status on animism might have changed

[homewardskies]

Non-Deity Practices!

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The Gods are obviously the more talked about part of polytheist circles, but there are some other things that you can include in your practice. This is by no means a comprehensive list of everything you can do, or even the only definition of these things. Just some ideas for expanding your practice.

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Ancestor Veneration

-Leave offerings for those who came before you! Pay your respects and ask for their wisdom. For my practice, I sometimes make a cup of coffee for my late grandmother! Something simple but meaningful to her.

Hero Worship

-This is more akin to veneration than worship for many people. It's similar to ancestor veneration but for individuals in history and mythology that are considered important to one's religious beliefs. (Kind of a fast and loose definition since there's a lot of variety in this type of worship).

Hospitality

-More up to interpretation, but some pagan religions put emphasis on being hospitable and also involved in your community. For me, this means volunteer work, helping my neighbors, and being welcoming in my home.

Local Flora and Fauna

-Research your home! Learn the animals, the weather, when the flowers bloom. Involve yourself with your natural world. This is especially useful if you want to base your calendar or offerings/Rituals around the seasons and such.

Local Spirits

-Deities get a lot of attention, but don't leave out the spirits of the land and your home. Leave out a bite of your snack or a glass of water. (If leaving stuff outside, make sure it won't hurt any animals that get into it).

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[houseonsaturn]

Uuughhh i wish i was a priest in Aphrodite's temple caring for her space and venerating her 24/7......... uuuurrggghhhh

[ancientlovingqueer]

I find peace when the sun is in my eyes now.

Viewing the world through your glow has made me softer, gentler, more loving.

Feeling your glow against my brain- the most broken piece of myself- is healing.

Lord Apollo, god of light

May you fill my eyes with your sunshine

Every morning.

[fovfvk]

braids the hair of his love

[houseonsaturn]

simmer pot with citrus scraps left from making jam!

orange, blood orange, lemon, rose petals, whole nutmeg, whole cinnamon stick, bay leaf

smell: cinnamony, makes me think of apple pie. for a more citrusy smell maybe less spices and more herbs

[houseonsaturn]

simmer pot instructions:

- put about 4 cups of water in a medium sized pot/saucepan

- put all your yummy smelling stuff in the water

- put that shit on HIGH and let it come to a full boil

- put that shit on LOW and let it simmer

congrats! your whole house smells delicious

PRO TIP: add more water intermittently (whenever the water gets too low/too dark) so it doesnt all evaporate and you burn your pot

[houseonsaturn]

simmer pot with citrus scraps left from making jam!

orange, blood orange, lemon, rose petals, whole nutmeg, whole cinnamon stick, bay leaf

smell: cinnamony, makes me think of apple pie. for a more citrusy smell maybe less spices and more herbs

[kytheras-dove]

[sunswanchariot]

she's not just romantic love.

she's the mother who nurtures the young.

she's the love two friends have, who have survived so much together.

she's the host in the house who offers wine to the guest as she hears about his stories.

she's a mother's rage when she sees her child hurt.

she's the passion and love for bloodshed.

she's not just lipgloss and pink and coquette. she's love and passion itself.