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♥︎ | aphrodite devotional account 🫧

[holybazookers]

»»————> ♡ 𝘈𝘱𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘦 & 𝘌𝘳𝘰𝘴 ♡ <————««

[parohase]

Uggghhh I love her design so much. I spent a lot of time on this but it was also one of the most fun illustrations I did in a while

[hearts4aphrodite]

aphrodite areia 🗡️

aphrodite areia (Αρεια) means warlike aphrodite. this aspect of aphrodite was worshipped prominently in sparta but also in taras, cyprus, argos, and kythira. when being worshipped as this epithet, aphrodite was depicted in full armour, similar to ares.

it is believed that this epithet came from the war aspects of the goddesses inanna, ishtar, and astarte, all of whom aphrodite is derived from. this strongly influenced the cults of cyprus and cythera, where it was eventually taken to sparta.

ways to worship this epithet 🗡️

⚔︎ stand up for yourself and fight for what you believe in

⚔︎ exercise & do physical activity

⚔︎ learn self defense

⚔︎ use jewelry that has war symbols & tools (swords, weapons, etc.)

⚔︎ listen to music that makes you feel confident (or angry music)

⚔︎ wear clothing that makes you feel good about yourself

⚔︎ be confident & assertive

⚔︎ play action games

⚔︎ set healthy boundaries and don't be afraid to enforce them

⚔︎ learn about wars, especially women in wars

⚔︎ defend minorities

⚔︎ write poems or hymns to these epithets

⚔︎ or write about war & battles

[ivetteflowerblooom]

Muse, tell me the deeds of golden Aphrodite the Cyprian, who stirs up sweet passion in the gods and subdues the tribes of mortal men and birds that fly in air and all the many creatures that the dry land rears, and all that the sea: all these love the deeds of rich-crowned Cytherea. Of these Aphrodite cannot bend or ensnare the hearts. But of all others there is nothing among the blessed gods or among mortal men that has escaped Aphrodite.

Homeric hymn to Aphrodite.

[granellodisole]

Anger is a gift

O' determined Aphrodite. O' mighty Ares. I pray to you, consorts in burning passion. With gratitude I preach your reminder of How much dormant self-worth and hurt pride Reside in vitriolic anger. May your presence teach me how to harness it, How not to spiral in its thorny whirlwind And choose when to release its poison. This I pray, as your humble worshipper. Blessed are your names, Aphrodite Areia and Lord Ares, Olympian bringers of retribution!

[rose-by-the-sea]

Aphrodite loves sex workers and victims of sexual assault and intersex people and people who are insecure about their body/self harm and nonwhite people and queer people and fat people btw. pass it on

[flaroh]

Love and War 💞❤️‍🔥🕊️

Happy valentines everyone!🥰 Februarys illustration is of Ares and Aphrodite looking very flirty and in love, or at least some form of it.

[hisfluer]

aphrodite and the erotes are the biggest trans advocates you will ever meet 

🌹— eros, god of love, shoots a golden arrow into the heart of others around you & their tongues will learn your name as it shifts, their hands will not let you go no matter how far you wander, they will look at you and you will be loved. 

🔥 — himeros sees the shifting changes into who you know that you are & with a fiery kiss, you will be desired. you will be wanted. love ignites in the hearts & it burns & you will be loved. 

🦋 — anteros sits beside you and cups your hand with theirs & whispers in your ear about how much you are loved by others. you cannot imagine the love inside the hearts of others. you are treasured. it goes forth from you & always, always it will return. you will be loved.

🌙 — hermaphroditus knew the only way to love fully was to love entirely & the body changed to meet their love. they invite you to drink of their pool & know that you are not alone, you’re more godlike than you know. you will be loved. 

💋 — hedylogos knows every name that you’ve ever tried, every word you’ve used to describe yourself, every way that love can be said and he whispers it where you feel your weakest. he twists them around and puts roses into your hair and every word that has ever tried to hurt you falls apart. you will be loved. 

🦢 — hymenaios sings of your love, holding his torch aloft to light your way. his voice blocks out the darkness and tells you to place one foot in front of the other & should you wish it, he will delight in your marriage — for he knows that you are worthy of love. you will be loved.

❤️‍🔥 — pothos sees the longing in your heart, the wishful ache to be loved and he wraps his wings around you and tells you of love. tells of how you will be known, how you will be desired, how you will be loved. and oh, you will be loved. 

🐚 — and their beautiful mother, aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love who is adored by her children, looks at you and your transness and smiles. oh, she delights! for as eros shoots his arrow, she waits for you to see her. as anteros giggles, she is the smile in your cheeks. as hermaphroditus guides your hands to transformation, she cannot wait to meet you truly. as hedylogos wraps his tongue around barbed words, she fashions roses for you. as hymenaois sings, she dances and delights. as pothos speaks of your love & desire, she wraps her arms around you and holds  you just the same. for she has a name, too, that describes her as him, a god of beauty and love. she, oh, this lovely goddess who holds the world enthralled with her beauty, she sees you and she knows you and oh, beloved, you are loved. 

[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! 💗

🖕🏻💔 Radfems/terfs DO NOT reblog/like 🖕🏻💔

[lhyrr]

— Aphrodite is iridescence, like the shimmer of pearls and seashells, like glittering jewels in the sea

[annacosteart]

Birth of Venus 🩵✨

One of the rare instances a school assignment actually turns out good

[her-little-dove]

PSA: Aphrodite isn't just romantic love, the ancient Greeks had 7 words for love!

eros: your typical love, romance, sex, all that. typically what Aphrodite is known for.

philautia: self-love (which is SO SO important!)

storge: parental love, the bond that parents and children have with each other.

ludus: playful love - banter, teasing, flirting as a joke with your friends.

pragma: longstanding love, that is built upon trust and respect for one another. can be any type of relationship.

xenia: hospitality, a love and care for strangers and the people around you.

agape: true, unconditional love. the love everyone should aim to feel for others and to let others feel for them.

Lady Aphrodite is all of this! She tends to like hearing about relationships (in my experience), and She's always willing to lend some advice!

[khaire-traveler]

🌊 Subtle Aphrodite Worship 🦪

Make your body wash/shampoo/conditioner rose scented

Have a rose or sweet scented candle that you light (doesn't have to be on an altar)

Create a skin/body care routine

Have perfume/cologne that you dedicate to her

Wear jewelry that reminds you of her

Carry a pocket charm that reminds you of her (dove works well in a Christian household and is a sacred animal of hers)

Keep a small picture of her in your wallet

Have a dove or swan stuffed animal

Have imagery of beaches, seafoam, seashells (especially clams), wings, hearts, swans, pearls, or doves around

Wear a locket with a picture of someone you love or of her

Give compliments to strangers

Drink water regularly and dedicate a glass of it to her

Collect seashells (if possible)

Collect things you simply find pretty

Plan your outfits/wear clothes that make you feel good

Keep a journal of poetry dedicated to Aphrodite and love-related topics; can also be a general positivity journal or diary (maybe a diary in a way of writing letters to her but saying a code name instead of "Aphrodite")

Keep heart-shaped imagery around

Embrace yourself; give yourself love

Forgive yourself of past mistakes

Give yourself compliments; start small if needed; I recommend doing this in a mirror

Pin up pictures of loved ones on a mirror or wall

If possible, burn some incense in honor of her; strawberry always has a great smell to it

Watch a love-focused movie (romantic or platonic)

Listen to or read stories about acts of kindness and love

Paint your nails or wear make-up (if you enjoy those things and are able to)

Listen to music that makes you feel good; dance to it like nobody's watching!

Have a party where you and your friends create drawings, items, or crafts that you can decorate your rooms with c:

Start a flower garden, especially with roses; tend to a plant

Practice compassion, especially towards yourself

Fall asleep/meditate to the sound of ocean waves or singing birds

Listen to/sing love songs!

Spend time with loved ones

Have a friend's night; go out on the town together, watch movies, go camping, etc.

Spend time with your pets

Take a shower/bath, especially with rose petals and candles (SAFELY!!!!)

Visit a nearby ocean or body of water; stand in the water (if safe) and ground yourself there

Write about your crushes

Make a list of qualities you'd like in a partner; make a list of qualities you don't want (like green flags and flags)

Take a walk alongside a beach/body of water

Take care of your personal hygiene

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I may add more to this later, but here is my list of subtle ways to worship Aphrodite so far! Worship can absolutely be discreet, and if it needs to be for safety or the like, know that the gods will almost certainly understand. Take care, y'all! 🩷

Link to Subtle Worship Master list

[undeadmagick]

one thing that aphrodite devotees do not play about is their altars cause holy fuck everytime they are the most expansive and gorgeous thing ive ever seen in my life

[under-olympos-bodhi-tree]

Prayer to Aphrodite Aeria for courage and emotional strength to love freely

O Aphrodite Areia, mighty in love and war, Goddess who blurs the lines of battle and amour, I call upon your power, fierce and fair, To grant me courage in the face of despair.

In the arena of heart, where doubts assail, Bestow upon me strength that shall never fail. May the rose of valor bloom within my chest, And in the crucible of trials, may I find rest.

With your guidance, let my heart be bold, Not swayed by fear, nor seeking to withhold. Transform my trepidation into fearless might, As I navigate through shadows to reach the light.

In love's complex wars, where emotions sway, Lend me your fortitude to face the fray. Aphrodite Areia, in your sacred name, I seek the courage to love without shame.

Grace me with resilience, come what may, An unyielding force in both work and play. Through tempests of sorrow, through torrents of tears, May your presence soothe and calm my fears.

With the golden apple’s promise and the dove's gentle peace, Let my soul's armor be forged, my inner strength increase. For in your divine essence, both tender and fierce, I find the emotional vigor and the courage I beseech.

[hellenicrisis]

"Hail, my Lady, you who come here to this home. I will set up an altar, and I will perform for you beautiful sacrifices."

– Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite

[lovesonblog]

interesting Lady Aphrodite facts!

- she is also the goddess of ports, and port towns!

- many ancient artworks of her, depicted her with traditionally male features, like beards, along with traditionally female features. she has long been associated with gender ambiguity and sexual fluidity.

- she was revered during times of politics.

- seashells are not only offered to Lady Aphrodite due to her associations with the ocean, but also due to seashells’ likeness to the biological female genitals.

- a statue of Lady Aphrodite was the first ever fully sized, fully naked, female form stone sculpture to be created. this image is a recreation of said statue, made from marble, during the roman era.

- traditionally, Lady Aphrodite was depicted wearing clothes. it wasn’t really until the roman era that this changed, and most artworks began depicting her naked.

- julius ceasar was very fond of the roman version of Aphrodite (Venus), and a lot of roman artworks depicted her wearing armour, or armed with weapons.

- opiates were once associated with Lady Aphrodite. Many people offered her Opiates, or did Opiates in her honor. opium-burners were often found at her shrines in ancient times.

- she is also associated with lotus flowers!