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Tarot, crystals, and energy. Artemis, Isis, and The Universe.

[bodyfeeling]

op turned off reblogs but i want this post on my blog

[zzoupz]

I know basically nothing about tarot cards but I absolutely need to make this a reality

[artofmaquenda]

Chasers of Dusk and Dawn

Happy with this one <:

Prints: https://artofmaquenda.etsy.com/listing/4340555854/chasers-of-dusk-and-dawn-print-hare

[conifaerie]

[hellenic-reconstructionism]

Useful Sayings and Phrases for Hellenic Pagans

“A bow to Adrasteia”: an apology to Nemesis Adrasteia in advance for proud words that might spur her to action

"Live, Zeus preserve thee” (ζηθι, Ζευ σωθον): Blessing after sneezes

"Zeus, save us!" (Zeu, soson!): When someone sneezes

"Along with Athena, move also your hand"(σὺν Ἀθηνᾷ καὶ χεῖρα κίνει Sỳn Athēnâi kaì kheîra kinei.): like the English "God helps those who help themselves."

"Begin with Hestia": Begin at the right end.

“…what heaven sends (ta daimonia) must be borne of necessity, hostile action met bravely.” -Perikles, according to Thucydides

Gods grant good fortune/With good fortune, the Gods’ help (ΘΕΟΙ ΑΓΑΘΗ ΤΥΧΗ): prefaces announcements & prayers.

“The doors of the muses are open”: a proverb applied to those readily acquiring the best things in their education.” [Zenobius 1.89]

“The Graces are Naked”: [a phrase asserting that] it is right to give thanks for a gift without envy or vanity.” [Michael Apostolios 1.82]

"Now the gods are blessed" or "Now the blessed gods [exist]" (νυν θεοὶ μάκαρες): said of those who received deserved punishment for what they have done.

"By Zeus!" (ne ton Dia!)/Emphasized: ma ton Dia!

Pleading, in the name of/for the sake of Zeus: "pros Díos"

Sources: http://baringtheaegis.blogspot.com/2018/07/some-ancienthellenic-proverbs-for-you.html and Zeus by Ken Dowden

[inkskinned]

i think the moon would like you

[mjalti]

why? did she say something to you? tell me word for word

[inkskinned]

she said you are trying your best and she’s proud of you no matter what.

[honeyandincense]

I wanted to share the Four books that have had the deepest impact on my practice:

In Praise of Olympus

Devotion Prayers to the Gods of the Greeks

Hellenic Polytheism: Household Worship

Greek Religion: Archaic and Classical

These four are what builded me as a baby HP and while none are end all be all texts they did lead me to other books that have had a definitive impact on how I personally worship the Gods, so I do hope they are helpful to someone.

The first two I have in kindle format because I found them when I could not practice openly and now I use them as on the go prayer books since they can be accessed from my phone or kindle without letting on that I'm praying. The latter two can be purchased in kindle form but especially my Greek Religions book I have highlighted, sticky noted, and written all over that book there would be no way I could use the last two in any other format than physical.

You can find the last two on Thriftbooks occasionally for those who do not want to support Amazon. You would have to use the ISBN numbers of the first two to find them anywhere other than Amazon as I have not searched for them.

[babushkaat]

[lorenzens-soil]

[bitterbatsgrimoire]

Aphrodite; Prayer to protect your heart

Blessed Aphrodite,

Goddess of Love, born of seafoam and starlight,

I come to you with an open heart,

Wounded by longing, yet still beating with hope.

Let not false love find purchase in my spirit,

Nor cold hands hold what is meant to burn with warmth.

Teach me to love without losing myself,

To give with wisdom, to receive without fear.

Guard my heart from those who would break it in carelessness,

And guide me to those who cherish with truth and tenderness.

In moments of loneliness, be my comfort.

In the storm of emotion, be my calm.

Aphrodite, divine protector of the heart,

Hear my prayer and hold me close.

May your beauty surround me, and your strength dwell within me.

[pep-the-artemis]

Artemis eats rice with ketchup

[thecollectibles]

Art by Chloe’s arts

[teawiththegods]

I think it says a lot about our gods that there always seems to be some depiction of them trending in pop culture. Percy Jackson, Lore Olympus, the Hades game, and now Epic. We also had Madeline Miller’s books and now all the mythology retellings. Disney’s Hercules which will never not be iconic. The shows Xena and Hercules which pretty much raised me.

The gods may not be relevant the way they were in Ancient Greece but they are still very much relevant and everywhere.

[lionofchaeronea]

The goddess Artemis, holding a torch in her left hand, pours a libation with her right. Attic white-ground lekythos in the manner of the Bowdoin Painter, found at Eretria on the island of Euboea; ca. 460-450 BCE (Classical period). Dimensions: 27.5 cm (10.8 in.) high, 9.3 cm (3.5 in.) in diameter. Now in the Louvre, Paris, France.

[mutant-wolf2]

Catastrophe can lead to everything you've ever wanted.

Revelation during the dark night of the soul brings you to the community who understands you.

[myfairynuffstuff]

Makoto Fujii (b.1984) - Listen to Rain Sounds. 2016. Oil on canvas.

[alba-tros-s]

“Artemis”

A4, watercolor

[simena]

Oscar Pierre MATHIEU