Rusalia

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[apollophanes]

Humans are small.

We're smaller than the ocean, smaller than the earth, smaller than the moon, smaller than the sun and the stars. So much smaller than so many things.

Compared to the universe, all of mankind and all of human history are so incredibly tiny and small

And the Gods, they are the source of reality. They are so much greater and bigger than we could imagine.

And yet, despite it all, they guide us and hear our prayers.

We can form meaningful relationships with the Gods, despite how grand they are and how small we are.

And I think that's quite beautiful ♡

[zenias-ren]

“Stop trying to sanitize the gods, they’re flawed and human.”

Excuse me? You’re trying to tell me that my deities are somehow close to our level? That they are flawed and therefore lesser? My gods had the ancients inventing new ways of thinking, and forced us to consider our place in the universe under their tutelage. They survived thousands of years of intentional erasure. They could not be forced to bow to a new “supreme” god. They survived into the 21st century where we worship currency and technology. They moved through the winds and whispers of our ancestors that were under threat. But the gods kept us in their graces after their temples were disgraced and built over with churches. The held our bloodline in their hands from the cradle to the grave, over and over, from ancestor to descendent, all the way to us. They endure in a way we could never. And they give us the gift of their presence and indescribable vastness. They are not human. They are not of this world. We’ve been told that means all goodness and all perfection, and that standard is untouchable just as God is unreachable. These gods touch us, they have walked amongst us.

We have told their stories from the viewpoint of western, Christian, modern society and it has done them a disservice. Even so, even though we take their stories of divinity and water them down, they do not retaliate, they do not abandon us. They are the farthest thing from human. And if this lesson is that imperfection is beyond humanity, it makes the ideal of perfection we hold foolish and inhumane.

The gods have no need for our blessings, but I bless their names nonetheless.

[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!

                                    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

Miasma

How to Make Khernips (Lustral Water) - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​

What is Miasma? - @breathing-in-gilded-dust​​

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

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​

[honorthegods]

Thank you for sharing this information!

And I truly appreciate your confidence in recommending my blog! 

[nessotropheion]

Today’s exciting find: downloads of two expensive / out-of-print / hard-to-find books I’ve been needing. Do what you will with these links.

In Search of God the Mother: The Cult of Anatolian Cybele

Miasma: Pollution and Purification in Early Greek Religion

[nessotropheion]

This is going round again, and a year later I recommend both of these books! 

In Search of God the Mother was excellent and I found it fairly readable and it has been very useful. Definitely read at least bits of it if you’re interested in Cybele/Magna Mater. Quotes from it are here, when I was posting them; I have a folder full of screencaps I meant to type up, but then I moved and had negligible internet access for 9 months…

Miasma was very good — the half I read before I crapped out. I would have an easier time with a better pdf, or even better, a paper copy.

[luminatress]

Tarot Tips

🃏 Find The Empress in your deck. The card behind her will reveal what you need to do to nurture and care for yourself. 

🃏 When in conflict or competition with someone, look for 5 of Wands. The card behind it will reveal the solution to the problem.

🃏 If you see the same card over and over again in readings, it is a sign and you must pay attention to its message for you.

🃏 For a better understanding of each card, observe it closely and form your own interpretation that follows its themes. It will help you interpret readings better.

🃏 To find out what is making you feel stuck or delayed, look to The Hanged Man. The card underneath him will show what is holding you back. The card in front of him will show you how to overcome it.

🃏 When shuffling your cards, if any card drops out of your grasp, take it as a sign and read the card. 

🃏 You do not need crystals with you to do proper readings, but a good way to cleanse your deck is to place a clear quartz on the top of your deck before each reading. Keep in mind; there’s a variety of ways you can cleanse your deck.

🃏 Often when The High Priestess appears in a reading, she is trying to tell you that you know the answers and that you should listen to your inner voice.

🃏 There is no wrong way to shuffle or cleanse your deck. Do what feels right for you!

[recreationalwitchcraft]

Limited Witchcraft Masterpost

So you live in a place that limits your uses of things typically associated with spell casting. Maybe you’re in a dorm, an apartment with indoor sprinklers or are simply not in a place where you can practice openly. Don’t worry, we got your back.

Cleansing Alternatives to Smoke & Open Flames:

Moon Water/Blessed Water/Storm Water Cleansing

Moonlight/Sunlight Cleansing

Salt Cleansing

Burial/Earth Cleansing

Salt Jar Cleansing

Cleansing Mist

Heatless Ritual Fragrance Alternatives:

Potpourri Sachets

No burn Reed Diffuser incense

Essential Oil Sprays

Alternative Representations of Fire:

Fire Salts

Fire Sigil

Fire Oil

Fire Associations

Cheap & Easy Herbal Magic:

Kitchen Cursing

Grocery Store Alternatives

Household cooking herbs & spices and their correspondences

Discreet Altar Options:

Pocket Altars

Travel Altars

Bath Altars

E-Shrines

Hidden Altars

Discreet Practices:

Bath Magic 

Technopaganism

Secret Witchcraft

Sigil Magic

Textile Magic

Kitchen Witchcraft 

Tea Magic

Beauty Magic

No-Cost Divination Methods:

Free Online Tarot Deck

Free Tarot Goddess Online Tarot Deck

Free Llewellyn Online Tarot Deck

Free digital Ouija Board

Fire or Water Scrying

Free Apps:

Witchy Apps for Android

Witchy Apps for Apple

Material Substitution Lists:

In a pinch substitutions list

Bonus Substitutions

Herbal Substitutes List

Budgeted Witchcraft:

Tips & Tricks for Frugal Witches

Moonstone Beginning’s Frugal Pagan Resource

A Witch in a Pinch (Blog)

Budget Witch (Blog)

Witchcraft on a Budget

Being a Witch on a Budget

Budget Witchcraft (Site)

Accumulating Witch Stuff on a Budget

Ways to Practice Witchcraft with Little or No Money

[cartiergoddess-deactivated20210]

🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊

I Am Attracting Success, Abundance, Love and Spiritual Protection forever and always.

🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊💎 🧿🕊

[courtorderedcake]

I don't pray to a God in a cathedral,

I worship the God's that walked through the wreckage of their temples.

I worship the survivors,

I worship the hands hardened by work, ethereal and corporal reminders of the self.

I reach for their open palms, I let their treasures swallow any doubts.

I worship the persecuted and the persevering;

I worship the teeth and bone, blood and flesh, heart and soul.

I worship their reach,

Like the tide : pulling -

Ebb and flow, strength and vulnerability.

I worship the forward focus, and the pillars of salt.

I worship the altars we break bread on,

I worship the feasts with laughter and the warmth of hope.

I worship the world, the sun, the moon, the feeling of wet grass or sand between my toes.

I worship the taste of the storm before the rain,

I worship the rolling thunder, and lightning in my fingertips when someone touches my body like the swirling clouds.

I know no church or confessional :

I worship the long table that seats every and any of the hungry.

I sing and dance with those who I haven't met, guardians who heard the call, those who were lost too soon, and those who left right on time.

I raise my hands

I manifest

This prayer is too big for stained glass prisons

I enfold us

I hold us

I love

I pray in this way.

[a-magpie-witchling]

Advice from an hereditary witch’s grandmother: things a crone has to say

My witch of a grandmother gave me her beautiful encyclopedia on healing plants to celebrate Ostara! I told her about my blog and she asked me to share some of her advice “for those lovely internet disciples of yours”. No, Yeyé, that’s not how this works…

But hey! When the crone talks, you listen!

“A jar of glass keeps away envious spirits and people who want to hurt you.”

“Everything dead deserves to be honored.”

“Strings of seeds bring prosperity.”

“A stone in the windowsill is a soldier that keeps away thieves, but make sure it’s not a pretty rock cause they might steal it!”

“When you trim a vine, keep some branches by the door so all the hard work you’ve done doesn’t disappear in a single day!”

“When you’re old and can’t move so much anymore, keep a jar of seeds by the Gods so they can pick their offerings as they please.”

“I keep lavender by the computer because it helps me remember how to open Facebook. Lavender is good for memory. Tell your friends of the internet.”

“I keep the obsidian and the agathe geodes in front of the TV so there will be no bad news.”

So there you have it.

Advice from an authentic crone with over 70 years of Craft , Old Yeyé.

She wishes you all many blessings and love and hopes you are all well guided.

Happy new season from lucky Old Yeyé!

-Semiramis the Magpie Witchling

[ivy1419-deactivated20230202]

I will receive 3 pieces of great news THIS WEEK. I claim it, manifest it & believe it

[sweetwitchythings]

How To Ease Yourself Back Into Witchcraft After Not Practicing In a While

1) Meditate every day, for at least five minutes

2) Do a daily tarot or oracle reading

3) Clean off your altar

4) Work on your Grimoire (or start one if you don’t have one yet!)

5) Connect with other witches on social media

6) Take a nature walk

7) Make some crafts

[star-maiden-deactivated20250806]

How is everyone doing? Lately, I find myself getting lost in the demands of meeting career and life obligations, while also trying to pretend that everything is “business as usual” in the middle of a pandemic. We may not notice right away, but if we are not careful to respond to our body’s signals, everyday stress can easily turn into chronic stress. Little problems become big problems. Worry turns into anxiety. With so much chaos around us, it is even more important that we all take time to recognize when we need to take a step back and breath. To use a familiar flight analogy, we have to put on our own oxygen mask before assisting others. Helping yourself first is not selfish. It’s making sure that you are well and taken care of so that you can continue to do what you do. This week, I would like to encourage anyone reading this to take a break. Take some time for you. Check in with yourself. What do you need at this time to feel fully supported and safe?

[thepaintedchateau]

…Nature is a sanctuary…

[leodrune]

magick smoothie recipes

it’s actually quite easy to make a smoothie full of magick, as fruits and nuts typically have their own meanings and powers. here is a list of smoothies and the magick their ingredients possess.

milks: cow milk (comfort, protection), almond milk (good luck), soy milk (psychic awareness), rice milk (blessings, prosperity), coconut milk (purification, protection), cashew milk (money), oat milk (prosperity, wealth)

☾ triple berry blend

    ☼ blackberries: abundance, prosperity

    ☼ raspberries: love, fertility

    ☼ blueberries: protection, strength

☾ strawberry banana

    ☼ strawberries: overcoming barriers, good luck

    ☼ bananas: resilience, wealth, luck

☾ chocolate peanut butter

    ☼ cocoa powder: grounding, love, prosperity

    ☼ peanut butter: opportunities, wisdom

☾ summer peach-mango

    ☼ peaches: wisdom, love

    ☼ mango: romance

    ☼ bananas: luck, fortune

☾ raspberry orange

    ☼ raspberries: love, fertility

    ☼ orange juice: divination, wealth, luck

☾ cantaloupe lime

   ☼ cantaloupe: comfort, healing

   ☼ lime juice: purification, cleansing

☾ apricot almond butter

   ☼ apricot nectar: love, elegance

   ☼ almond butter: success

☾ pineapple coconut

   ☼ pineapple: luck, money

   ☼ coconut shavings: protection

☾ spinach apple banana

   ☼ spinach: money, prosperity

   ☼ apple juice: beauty, divinity

   ☼ bananas: resilience, fortune

[venusfun]

Astrology notes [5th house]

5th house represents children, creativity, hobbies, entertainment, romance, casual sex, etc.

🦁Sun in the 5th house -

extremely big creativity,

Joyful & goofy personality,

May enjoy theater, drama,

Humorous,

Has a great father or that's what others think👀

Might have first child boy or would prefer boy,

May have a lot of sex affairs for fun,

🐨Moon in 5th house -

Fun personality,

Really passionate about hobbies,

Might have first child girl or would prefer girl,

Rather have fun at home or with family,

Tarot and astrology as hobby,

May enjoy watching historical movies,

Deep down wants family,

Connection with children,

🐵Mercury in 5th house -

Hobbies with writing, logic, business or talking,

Enjoy driving with the car (may have an earlier drivers license),

Great!!!! Teachers,

Talkative (you can talk with them about anything),

Perfect at acting,

Might have a clever and gorgeous child,

May enjoy having fun with siblings or neighbors

🐰Venus in 5th house -

Probably have hobbies involving beauty and charm,

Sometimes too lazy to go out,

Great dancers and artists,

Most likely to like luxury enjoyment (shopping, perfume, fashion shows, etc)

Could attract celebrities or artists,

Has great taste giving gifts,

Amazing with kids, would be great parent

🦊Mars in 5th house -

May enjoy violent sports (boxing, taekwondo, etc) and video games,

Party beasts, knows how to have fun,

Gets angry easily playing games (depends on the sign) aries - will show it, Taurus - won't show it,

May have one night stands,

Physically strong,

Could have hurt themselves doing sports or playing games,

Sucker for abs,

🐶Jupiter in 5th house -

Passionate about traveling to other countries,

Lucky at games,

May turn hobby into a profession,

Interested in astrology, but sometimes really skeptical,

Probably knows more than one language,

They are perfectionists,

Creative and lucky children,

Might like the idea of having a lot of kids (depends on the sign)

[venusfun]

Astrology notes [5th house] part 2

🦉Saturn in 5th house -

Might enjoy winter sports and Christmas,

Puts a big effort into hobbies and takes them seriously,

Knows a lot of random knowledge,

Might like to enjoy playing games with old relatives (grandfather, grandmother),

Probably likes wine or don't drink at all,

May have a lot of photo albums or photos on the phone,

Traditional

🦋Uranus in 5th house -

Hobbies with technology or science,

Likes to party with friends (probably have drunk underage)

Might have chaotic room or dressing room,

Enjoys surprise parties,

Astrology may be a hobby,

Likes to eat unique food or even mix different drinks,

Creative people (they have the coolest ideas)

🐱Neptune in 5th house -

Hobbies with singing, imagination, art,

Definitely would be great astrologists and tarot readers,

Might like to relax at the beach or pool,

May feel confused at crowded parties,

Netflix is their lifestyle,

With friends careless,

Might like fantasy movies

🐞Pluto in 5th house -

Their clothing style changes frequently,

May enjoy having one night stands,

Doesn't like to talk about their hobbies,

Powerful. Might win at games,

Could be great doctors,

Either obsessed with having children or don't like children at all,

Lowkey likes cleaning house

[solarianwitch]

🌥 Sunset Magick Guide 🌥

  When the yellow sun fades

After burning so brightly for the entire day, the sun has started to set. 

This is the sun that is trying to say goodbye. She’s also encouraging us to let go of our past mistakes and fears, even our past lives. This isn’t a bad thing; it’s completely necessary. This sun teaches us to move on to the next part of our journey. 

Tips! 

🍊 Get as good of a view of the sunset as possible! I swear this one gets skipped a lot!

🍊 Where you are performing sunset magick can have a different effect on spells. A seaside sunset might have a different vibe than a mountain sunset. Some witches have a preference when doing sunset magick, and some don’t, which is completely fine! 

🍊 It’s a lot safer to charge light-sensitive crystals at this time

🍊 Sigils charged at this time have a softer energy, similar to sunrise sigils, one I find more calming than energizing 

Spells

🍊 Spells for understanding and dealing with your fears 

🍊 Spells for helping or coping with loss 

🍊 Spells about past relationships or lives

🍊 Ending spells (i.e. ending a relationship or a chapter of your life)

🍊 Finalizing rituals or sealing pacts 

🍊 Spells about decisions or people you are unsure of 

🍊 Questions about mortality 

🍊 Spells for rest and recovery 

Other witches please feel free to add anything else you can think of!

- ☀️ Solarian ☀️

Edit: Wow this post really blew up! >.<  If you guys want to see my other solar magick guides or my magick guides in general they’re here and here