According to Olympian myth, Aphrodite was born from the white foam produced by the severed genitals of Uranus, the personification of heaven, after his son Cronus threw them into the sea. Hence, the goddess's name comes from the Greek word aphros, meaning “foam.” “Born from the Foam”
Aphrodite was born of this merger of sea and sky. She came ashore at Cyprus, caries to land on a large scallop shell.
Most associated with Greece is originally a Semitic fertility / war spirit, akin to Astarte or Ishtar:
- she may be native to Cyprus, the gateway between Mediterranean Asia, Europe, and Africa.
- she may originate in Syria or Assyria
- Herodotus wrote that the Phoenicians brought her to Cyrus from Ashkelon, now in Israel
Although Ancient Greece adored Aphrodite, they were uncomfortable with the typical Near-Eastern merger of sex, fertility, and war spirit all bundled up into the form of a beautiful woman. In order to incorporate her into the Olympic pantheon, the Greeks compartmentalized her, suppressing her warrior attributes. Aphrodite’s main function in Greece became love, romance, sex, and protection of Mariners. By the end of the Classical Era, many were uncomfortable with her raw sexuality, she was reenvisioned as Aphrodite Urania, Goddess of Heavenly love.
Aphrodite was, in fact, widely worshipped as a goddess of the sea and of seafaring; she was also honoured as a goddess of war, especially at Sparta, Thebes, Cyprus, and other places.
Aphrodite can raise and placate winds. Not only does she have power over people, animals, and plants, she has power over spirits, too, or at least most of the Greek pantheons. Exceptions are Artemis, Athena, and Hestia, who are immune to her powers. All the rest succumb to her appeal to Aphrodite for help. ( In relation to altars it’s suggested to keep Artemis and Athena separate from her.)
Be sure to fulfill all vows in a timely manner, she is not always patient. If she loves you and demonstrates favor. You will be expected to offer consistent attention and gifts. Aphrodite usually demonstrates anger via animal attacks or bad luck in love.
Powerful and tremendously generous goddess, may be petitioned for virtually anything. Sometimes called the oldest Fate, may have power over destiny and maybe be able to change fate.
Manifestions: commonly manifest as a mermaid or a blindingly beautiful woman who shines a light so bright she dazzles the eye. Roses bloom beneath her feet. She likes company and often travels with an entourage of spirits. She likely is accompanied by at least one of her sacred creatures. (Usually seen with a band of animals who typically wouldn’t get along together ) she can, if she chooses, manifest in any of their forms too.
Attributes: scallop and cowrie shells. Sea anemone, fishing nets; Aphrodite possesses a magic belt that serves as an irresistible love magnet; she generously and will share this girdle as well as secrets of romance and erotica, accessed via visualization and dreams.
Associated with the Summer Solstice
Offerings: Call to her with the scents of frankincense and myrrh. Favorites are perfume, flowers such as roses, myrtle, honey, and wine. Ancient worshipers offered triangle shaped honey cakes. Commandaria: a Greek dessert wine was traditionally served at her festivals
Colors : Yellow, gold, copper and black
Zodiac: Capricorn, Libra, Pisces and Taurus
Celebration: Summer solstice , Beltane, Ostara and Yule
Trees: Apple, Cypress, Hazel, Magnolia, Myrtle, Palme, Rowan and Violet
Plants: Cinnamon, Mandrake, Myrrh, Orris Root.
Birds: Doves, Goose, Magpie, Partridge, Seagull, Sparrow, Swallow and Swan
Animals: Cattle, Deer, Goat, Hare and Leopard
Marine: Dolphins, scallop and pearls
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