The Stars are Calling

Her/They/Him/ 23/Hellenic polytheist/ Studying to be an Astrophysicist /writer/ Kat or Nyxia is fine

[nyxiathewander]

Applied to 30 jobs and only got 3 interviews.

Don't say you're urgently hiring when you aren't.

[nyxiathewander]

Back in 2023 I had foot surgery

Coming out of anesthesia I woke up in recovery really disoriented only for the nurse to tell me "Just breathe"

So I went back to sleep 🤣

[fanboyingoverdemigods]

[hades-bat]

nah just in case bc I can’t risk at this point of the semester LOL

[nyxiathewander]

I ain't taking no chances, my college classes start back up Tuesday 🤣

[razzy-matazz-deactivated2025013]

College is absolutely kicking my ASS right now so hellenic polytheist community I have a question:

How do you "stay connected" with your gods during busy or tumultuous times? I feel so bad that I can't devote as many activities or as much time to the gods as I did over my winter break. I feel like I can't even THINK about them that often with all the stuff that's going on. And tbh I kinda miss them? If that makes sense?

Idk, I'm taking max credits, looking for an apartment, AND internship hunting so life has been a doozy 🥲

[nyxiathewander]

As a fellow Hellenic polytheist in college, here are some thing I do to stay in touch while I'm busy AF.

1. I wear devotional jewelry, or even items I associate with the gods I worship. So even when I'm in class I can fidget with the jewelry and have them on my mind when I do.

2. Depending on your classes, before any exam I do a quick prayer and thank them for staying with me and to help me make sure I don't fuck this exam to hell even though I studied for weeks in advanced.

3. I know it gets overwhelming, my college has plants and gardens everywhere, so as I'm walking out of class, I'll usually stop and take a minute to breathe, normally then I'll send a quick prayer as well.

4. As a follower of Aphrodite, when I get ready for the day I keep Her in mind, I may add perfume or some light makeup in Her honor.

I hope these give you some ideas!

Good luck with college!

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[nyxiathewander]

I did not see any of this and I am devastated 😭 like what am I supposed to read now? My college textbooks?

[nyxiathewander]

Y'all

I am ✨ Engaged ✨

And here's a picture of my partners wearing their rings!

[nyxiathewander]

Just set up a household altar in my new place, set up all the candles and such, not a lot but something to start with.

Lit the candles and none of the candles flames are flickering

They are just still, solid still flames.

[jesterghuleh-deactivated2025082]

had a conversation with my sister about this fanfic that had nearly headless nick and looked him up to remind myself what he looks like and he’s lowkey…

so I looked up on BOTH ao3 and here (Tumblr) to see if there were fanfics of him and THERES NOT????

about to take matters into my own hands and start writing >:(

[nyxiathewander]

For those interested I was reading on Ao3 and this is the link to it. I'm absolutely in love with this work so far. Highly recommend!

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[nyxiathewander]

I don't like sending complaints, especially about a delivery driver.

But today I feel it's necessary, because I put in specific instructions to put the package at the back door, it's obvious why. The way our house is laid out, the "front" yard is more the back yard, completely fenced in, and there's a patio we use as the front door that's actually the "back" door.

So tell me why I got confirmation that they would put it by the back door,

And then proceeded fucking throw my package on my dog?

Like, that's no where near my backdoor.

I'm pissed.

(if I need too I'll add a drawing of how my driveway and yard looks, the back door is literally more like a front door than the actual front door. Or just leave it by the fence. )

No tags cause this is a rant.

[nyxiathewander]

If anyone ever hears me say "It's on sight"

I mean on sight.

Only two people have the honor of being on my "On Sight" list:

'Dipshit' and 'Sperm Donor'

It will be on sight with no regrets

[ur-daily-inspiration]

[catchymemes]

[nyxiathewander]

Our cat Monster saved our entire family, we still talk about him, and how much it hurts to lose him.

[athenaeum-of-the-herald-deactiv]

I feel the need to say that when I use "hellenism", "hellenic", "hellenic pagan", and "hellenismos" in my tags, it is entirely because of how popularized these terms are and are therefore for reach. I just wanna make sure you guys are getting information and these are the most popular searches for hellenic polytheism. I don't believe in using the terms when referring to the religion outside of that.

[khaire-traveler]

Have you ever written out a prayer to use for specific occasions (such as rituals, festivals, asking for something specific, or similar)?

Yes, I've done this many times

Yes, I've done this a few times

Yes, I've done this once

No, I've never done this and usually wing it

No, I've never done this and don't pray

No, I've never done this but use written prayers from others

Some other answer ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ (comments/tags)

Voting ended onDec 3, 2024

Please reblog, thank you! 🧡

[m0urning-ang3l]

had already sent this to a mutual of mine but i thought this might be helpful for anyone else who may need it

it’s a tarot spread on how to know what deities are trying to reach out with you and why, works like a charm i swear

have a good night everyone!

-star <3

[breathing-in-gilded-dust]

Masterpost of Resources for Hellenic Polytheism

I made a masterpost in April, and updated it again today… and then I realized it was in desperate need of organization. Instead of separating my resources from everyone else’s, because that honestly doesn’t do anything, this is a more organized version with mine mixed in, too. Let me know if you find any good resources you think I should add to this list!

Khaire, everyone!

                                   Last Updated 1/21/19

Household Worship & Getting Started

Basic Supplies for Hellenic Polytheism - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Building Your Worship - @pomegranateandivy​

Sacredness of a Home - @baringtheaegis​

Household Gods - @hearthfirehandworks​

Getting Into Hellenismos (Dorms) - @baringtheaegis​

Rituals, Offerings, and Prayers/Praise

Why You Should (Probably) Eat That Offering - @songbirdspells

Note on ‘Proper’ Offerings - @poemsandmyths​

How to Pray to, Praise, and Worship the Theoi - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​​

Tips for Worshiping the Theoi When You Are Non-Verbal - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​​

(Modernized) Ancient Ouranic Offering Ritual - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

(Modernized) Nekromanteion Ritual - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Why You Should (Probably) Eat That Offering - @songbirdspells​

Note on ‘Proper’ Offerings - @poemsandmyths​

Why Worship a God of War? - @honorthegods​

Communication With the Theoi, and Why It’s Okay to Not Receive Signs/Messages - @pomegranateandivy​ 

Offering DIY: How to Make Recycled Paper - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Recipes for the main 13 (part one) // (part two) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

​Recipes for Other Theoi (part one) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Epithets of The Theoi

My Personal Unique Epithets for the Theoi - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

My Personal Epithets for Persephone - @breathing-in-gilded-dust

My Personal Epithets for Haides - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Epithets and Titles of Aphrodite - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Apollon - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Ares - Theoi.com   

Epithets and Titles of Artemis - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Asklepios - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Athena - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Demeter - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Dionysos - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Haides - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hekate - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hephaistos - Theoi.com 

Epithets and Titles of Hera - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hermes - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Hestia - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Persephone (mainly worshiped alongside Demeter) - Theio.com

Epithets and Titles of Poseidon - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Selene - Theoi.com

Epithets and Titles of Zeus - Theoi.com

Lyma & Miasma

The Debate on Daily Purification and the Difference Between Miasma and Lyma - @sisterofiris

A Follow Up on Pollution and Purification - @sisterofiris

How we Pick Up Lyma and a Note on Binding/Veiling - @sisterofiris

Festivals 

Hellenic Revivalist Calendar - @pomegranateandivy​

Hellenic Polytheism Festivals and Information - @pomegranateandivy​ 

Hellenion.org (Site for reconstruction of the Hellenic Polytheistic religion with festival calendars, ritual ideas, and more… highly recommended)

Link to their 2019 calendar page

Link to their festival directory

Elaion.org (Another group for Hellenic Polytheists with rituals, festival calendars, etc. Very wonderful as well)

Link to their 2019 calendar page 

Link to their Resource Page

Arete and Other Values

Hellenic Polytheism and Depression - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

The Pillars of Hellenismos - @honorthegods​

Veiling

Amaranta’s Guide to Basic Hair Binding and Veiling - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Hellenic Veiling - @pomegranateandivy

Books, Academic Posts, and Other Resource Masterposts

Tons of Great Books for Hellenic Polytheists (with free PDFs) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

Hellenic FAQ - @pomegranateandivy

Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome - @bayoread​

Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies - @songbirdspells​

Recommended Books About Hekate - @teawitch​ & @the-witching-tree​

Information and Tips About Persephone’s Worship (And some for Aphrodite as well) - @honorthegods​

Free Academic Resources Masterpost - @secondgenerationimmigrant​

Site for Learning Ancient Languages - @witchofeindor​

Information About Hekate - @baringtheaegis 

Theoi.com (a site full of information about all of the gods and goddesses that we really know about. Good for basic information. Not the end-all-be-all, and as with any site, can sometimes be inaccurate, though usually great for beginner things, epithets, etc.)

The Monster Compilation of Free Online Resources for Classical Studies - @honorthegods​

Ancient Greek Mountain Cultus - @sisterofiris​

baringtheaegis.blogspot.com (This a wonderful, wonderful blog) - @baringtheaegis​

Two Book Recommendations with Free PDFs - @nessotropheion​

Great Sites for Research - @pomegranateandivy

The Greek Alphabet Oracle (similar to Nordic rune-casting) - Apollonius Sophistes

Sisterofiris’ Resources and Tags Page - @sisterofiris

How I Personally View the Idea of Destiny and Free Will as a Hellenic Polytheist - @breathing-in-gilded-dust

Hymns/Prayers Masterposts

My Hymns, Prayers, and Poetry (WIP) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust

Prayers and Devotionals - @pomegranateandivy

Blogs I recommend:

@pomegranateandivy

@honorthegods

@sisterofiris​

@songbirdspells​

@baringtheaegis​

@thepastelpriestess​

[nyxiathewander]

Here's your daily reminder not to leave your candles unattended when lit.

Practice fire safety y'all

[only-cat-memes]

[nyxiathewander]

Those are clearly her belongings, I don't know why you're calling her a thief