wine, love, wonder, and more wine

hermes, aphrodite, dionysus.

[philhelias-moved-deactivated202]

I think people should chill about others establishing personal rules when it comes to practice. Of course no one is to preach rules-based approach to everyone when it comes to polytheism, since there are no scriptures and any ritual can and should be altered to fit the needs of the doer. 

However, not every person following rules is malevolent. There are people with OCD and OCPD, anxious and paranoid people, and also people with bipolar disorders and other conditions for which following rituals is either a necessity or a form of therapy. As long as this practice isn’t forced onto others, it’s okay.

[idemandmorewine]

I completely agree. Religion and spirituality is so deeply personal that it always seems odd to me that anyone would want to instruct others how to practice. If it brings you peace or meaning, that’s all that really matters!

[screeching-0wl]

A guide to worship of Hermes - cheat sheets

[perfectionunknown-deactivated20]

Ok but, when I give an offering that spoils like food items, what am I supposed to do with it before it rots? Isn't it a bit wasteful to just toss it?

[teawitch]

I've answered this before, but this time, I want to address the frame of mind behind offerings. If I give my Mom some of her favorite candy and she eats it, I wouldn't consider that wasted food. She's dead, so I really won't see her eat the candy. But still - candy for Mom is not wasted. However, Mom and I are close, so we might share the candy. So I might finish off her "leftovers" instead of disposing of them elsewhere. But there are other situation where I just wouldn't feel comfortable directly sharing food. So I need different ways to deal with those offerings.

Chocolate - the safest way to dispose of chocolate is into a human. This is because chocolate is dangerous to many animals if eaten. (it's my one weird rule)

In nature - if the item is safe to dispose of in nature, you can do so. Most of mine go to the local birds, squirrels and feral cats.

Into a human - see above. Sometimes sharing is fine.

Crossroads - offerings for some deities or for some rituals should be disposed of "at the crossroads." The intersection of my driveway with the road is a crossroad, if needed. In cases where I need to get the item away from my personal space, the local 7-Eleven is at a major intersection or "big crossroad." (they have convenient trash cans)

Burning - less common for practical reasons where I am but food or other items can be offered in fire and burned to ash.

In water - more common where I am but please make sure the item is safe/appropriate to offer in water and not simply misplaced littering.

So basically, you can eat it, give it to nature, or drop it in the trash. What you do may depend on who you are offering to or what ritual you are doing.

[teawiththegods]

Important Days for Aphrodite April 2021

April 4th : In Ancient Greece the 4th of every month was sacred to Aphrodite. So the sacred day in her sacred month possess extra Aphrodite goodness!

Fridays: Similar to the 4th, Fridays are seen as sacred to Aphrodite so Fridays in April pack an extra Aphrodite punch! If you’re limited on when and how much you can honor Aphrodite consider focusing your worship and/or work for Aphrodite on Fridays!

New Moon in Aries (April 12th): The April moon phases have a lovely sprinkle of Aphrodite’s energy combined with their traditional energy!

Full Moon in Scorpio (April 27th): Same as above, but since its the full moon its extra powerful and energized! Definitely worth taking advantage of!

*I’ll be making separate posts for the New Moon and Full Moon to help guide you on ways to take advantage of these Aphrodite April Moons!

[teawiththegods]

It’s that time again, turtledoves!! 😍❤️

30 Days of Aphrodite!

This is a brand new challenge for you all! Some questions are carried over from the previous one but the majority of it is completely new! 😁👍🏻

If you decide to participate I only ask two things of you ✌🏻

Tag your posts “30 days of Aphrodite” so we can all enjoy each other’s posts! 👥

Provide a link to this post so others can participate if they so choose! 🥰

Remember there is NO PRESSURE to do all 30 days! You do what you can when you can. This is meant to be fun not another source of stress in your life! All types of participation are welcomed and appreciated! 🙏🏻

And with that said, enjoy your 30 Days of Aphrodite, my starlings! 💖

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1) What first drew you to Aphrodite?

2) Describe your current relationship with Aphrodite.

3) What were your feelings about Aphrodite before you began worshiping her? Has anything changed?

4) Which of her myths is your favorite?

5) Which of her epithets are you drawn to?

6) How do you communicate with Aphrodite?

7) Do you have a song that represents your relationship with Aphrodite? If not, name a song that embodies her energy the most to you?

8) What area in your life has Aphrodite helped you the most with?

9) Favorite interaction you’ve had with Aphrodite.

10) What are some ways you honor Aphrodite?

11) What lessons has Aphrodite taught you?

12) What is something new you’d like to bring into your relationship with Aphrodite?

13) Do you have any personal associations with Aphrodite?

14) What fictional character do you associate most with Aphrodite?

15) What piece of writing exudes Aphrodite’s energy?

16) What do you love most about Aphrodite?

17) Where do you find or feel Aphrodite?

18) Share your favorite piece of artwork that depicts Aphrodite or that you personally relate to her.

19) What are your favorite offerings to give to Aphrodite and why?

20) What movie do you associate with Aphrodite?

21) What are your favorite Aphrodite resources?

22) What festival/holidays do you observe for her and how do you celebrate?

23) Talk about one of Aphrodite’s lovers.

24) Talk about one of Aphrodite’s children

25) Come up with a new/modern epithet for her.

26) What’s one misconception about Aphrodite you wish you could change?

27) What’s one question you would really like to ask her?

28) Share a pic of your altar/shrine and talk about it

29) What are some lesser known aspects of Aphrodite you’re drawn to?

30) What’s one thing you’d like everyone to know about Aphrodite?

[teawiththegods]

Starts tomorrow!! You ready???? 😁👍🏻💖

[teawiththegods]

ive been working with Aphrodite for a few months and recently (i think with her help) i came out as asexual. now, this might be a silly question but id love your insight, do you think she would want to work with me less because i dont do sex and stuff like that?

Congratulations, love!! I’m so happy for you!! Check out my Misconceptions of Aphrodite post where I talked about this!

So first off, I want to give everyone a huge apology who have been waiting for this post! I am very sorry it took so long, but before we get

[idemandmorewine]

Aphrodite is an incredibly diverse goddess and can be worshiped in so many ways 😊

[sustancy]

[idemandmorewine]

Me, learning for the first time today that Aphrodite and Hermes have a child together: 👁👄👁

[teawiththegods]

Here it is!!! -Katie

Submitted by:  kittytakesover

[idemandmorewine]

Oh wow this is awesome!

[greuze]

William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) Seated Nude (Detail) Oil on canvas, 1884

[idemandmorewine]

Honestly, Cough It Out by the Front Bottoms is a great song for Hermes.

[idemandmorewine]

Every time I somehow make a train that I’m running absurdly late for, I whisper a little, “thanks, hermes.”

[seafoamlovechild]

I've begged him to delay the bus I was running late for plenty of times. Works best if I promise him some strawberry candy, he tends to often playfully be like "okay but what's in it for me?" 😂

[idemandmorewine]

I get the “what’s in it for me” shit alllll the time from hermes!

[idemandmorewine]

Every time I somehow make a train that I’m running absurdly late for, I whisper a little, “thanks, hermes.”

[palmpetals]

hope girls grow up knowing that there are infinite ways of being a woman. hope girls grow up loving themselves for who they are.

[lacewings]

“You were made to be kissed, often and well.”

— George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords 

[orcixs]

some of yall never contacted the old gods, making a deal for immortality and it shows

[rosewaterdoll]

🌺💕 Aphrodite Invocation Spell 🌺💕

💖 This spell was used when I felt a strong connection to Aphrodite and don’t know how to reach her. The spell is based on my personal experience! 💖 

📝 Note: Use this spell when you have a very strong connection to Aphrodite. The spell will be 100% successful if your connection is strong with her. I had a very strong connection with Aphrodite for 5 months before doing this spell and my results came in a few hours after casting this spell. 📝

🌛 When to cast: 🌜

• Preferably any day/time/phase during april (april is a scarced month for Aphrodite) or any day/time/phase you want

💐 Things you will need: 💐

• candles ( preferably red, pink, blue, seafoam or white )

• rose incense or any herbs corresponds with love

• food offerings: apple slices, any chocolate snacks, apple juice, milk, strawberries, fruit flavored yoghurt, candies. etc whichever from this list

• item offerings: roses, lavender, pearls, seashells, rose quartz or any love crystals, your favourite jewellery

• your favourite divination tools

• circle casting tools

🕯️ The spell: 🕯️

🌸 First, cleanse the altar/area and tools your are working on. then cast your circle and light the candles and incense.

🌸 In your on words, invoke Aphrodite and welcome her to the circle

🌸 Tell her about yourself, likes/dislikes, favourite foods, hobbies, books.etc

🌸 You can ask her any questions with tarot cards, pendulums or any divination tools

🌸 When you are done talking give her the offerings raise them towards the sky and say: “ Goddess Aphrodite, i offer all to you, so mote it be.” And let yourself feel her energy around you.

🌸 You can close the circle and let the incense burn til the end and thank her. You can do some devotional acts to her such as: take a rose bath/shower, eat some sweets, research on her, meditate with a rose quartz.

🌸 Signs you will see her are: her entering your dreams, pictures of her in random places (on newspapers, signboard, statues etc.), doves flying, roses everywhere you walk, finding wild strawberries and bees, having the urge to visit the beach, craving for apples or sweets, feeling a random gentle press on your body, mysterious sweets smells, roses on the beach, finding a certain same shell multiple times during a visit to the beach, noticing that everyone you know will be slightly be kinder towards you, receiving chocolates from friends💕

💗 Happy casting! Feel free to ask me any questions! 💗

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