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Hello! Welcome! You can call me sleepy or Mobi. I use he/him pronouns! This blog will be all about Lord Hypnos and my experience with him! (Update: If I make any other blogs I'll put them here!)

Please treat me with respect, blessed be! :)

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hellenicpaganism

shrine-of-the-theoi

Can you guess my favourite moon??? 🐺🌕

justvea18

Ariadne gets abandoned

Last art this new year's eve!!!

detunedradi0

Blessed Rural Dionysia

Sing, dance, play games, attend or participate in a parade or comedic theater of some sorts. Create phallic-shaped cakes for consumption and sacrifice. Read The Archanians by Aristophanies, which provides a glimpse of the festival. Display images and symbols of the God. Recite Orphic Hymns 30 and 45, Homeric Hymns I, VII and XXVI (all to Dionysos), or even hymns of your own creation.

Undoubtedly, this was the year of the white rabbit. So many losses, heartbreaks, anger, etcetera. But it was also filled with joy and laughter. Perhaps it wasn't the best, but we survived. I learnt a lot, maybe you did, too.

I am writing this on the first day of R. Dionysia, this will be posted on the second day. Blessed Dionysia, and happy New Year.

rabidbiter

һᥱ⍴һᥲᥱs𝗍ᥙs / ᥎ᥙᥣᥴᥲᥒ

mood board I made ♥︎

terfs dni

trash-bin-witch-deactivated2025

Please, be human.

You want money, you want love, you want sex, you want power, you want revenge, you want to be happy, you want to eat, you want pleasure.

It doesn't make you lesser to acknowledge these human desires. It doesn't make you lesser to use magic to get them.

Don't deny yourself your humanity because of some puritanical people's ideas of what's right and wrong. Allow yourself to covet, that way you can harness that desire to help you get exactly what you want, and what you know you deserve.

Please just be human. Denying who you are only pushes your desires deeper down.

hearts4aphrodite

cold moon ❄️

the cold moon is the full moon in december. its name comes from the fact that around this time of year, the weather starts to become colder, even snowing in some regions. this year, it falls on december 4th in gemini, which means it especially encourages communication, community, and clear thinking. rituals and spells are centered around reflection, release, and renewal, mirroring the energy of december & winter. it’s also perfect to finish up preparations for the winter solstice.

rituals & spells ❄️

add seasonal items to your altar & space

make moon water

release negative energy from the past year

clean your space and get rid of old objects

meditation to connect with your intuition

scrying or divination in general

gratitude towards people, entities, deities, etc., who have helped you in dark times

shadow work & journaling

donate to local shelters or food banks

spend time in nature

ancestor work

correspondences ❄️

ELEMENT: Fire

COLORS: Silver, white, blue, gold, green, black, red

HERBS: Pine, cedar, mistletoe, holly, sage, bay leaf, juniper, ivy, rosemary, cinnamon, peppermint

TREES: Cedar, fir, oak, pine

CRYSTALS: Aquamarine, turquoise, bloodstone, ruby, quartz, moonstone, blue lace agate, clear quartz, garnet, moss agate, obsidian, serpentine

DEITIES: Odin, Frigg, Skadi, Hermes, Hestia, Saturn, Hekate, Selene, Athena, Hades, Minerva, Osiris, Persephone

ANIMALS: Bear, boar, stag, eagle, goose, owl, wren, lynx

MAGICAL ASSOCIATIONS: Reflection, release, renewal, introspection, stillness, clarity, intuition, peace, prosperity, strength, dedication, resilience, rest, closure, protection, self-care, change, transformation

sacredwitch

I think the most underrated way to connect to your deity is...writing.

Yes, Altars are amazing. Creating holy space is great. But they're not the only way you can deepen your relationship with your deity.

Literally just grab a dairy and dedicate it to them, and write your thoughts and prayers there. They can read it, they can see it. They listen.

Personally, I write to Lucifer anything. I had a shitty day? I'll write. I had a good day? I'll write. I noticed improvements? I'll write. I want to thank him? I'll write. I noticed some signs from him? I'll write. I have new hyperfixation and want to tell him about it? I'll write.

Write. Write. Write. I just love this method and I wished more people knew about it😭

xycrowlo

hi I made things

credit appreciated but not necessary

apollophanes

"The gods, too, are fond of a joke."

— Plato, Cratylus

travelingthief

Hypnos Informational Post!

Pompeii Fresco of Ariadne asleep on Hypnos's lap

Basic Information

Hypnos is the god of sleep and is a chthonic deity, living in an Underworld cave next to his twin brother Thanatos on the banks of the River Lethe. Other sources have him living on the island Lemnos. Ovid describes his cave as being cloaked in darkness, where Helios’s light can never reach, a silent sanctuary built without doors to ensure a creaky hinge never disrupts the god’s sleep. In his cave, Hypnos sleeps on a bed of ebony while his thousands of children, the Oneiroi, also sleep.

Hypnos is the son of Nyx, and sometimes Erebus. The Oneiroi are sometimes his children, sometimes his siblings via Nyx. His wife is Pasithea, a Charity, whose hand in marriage was promised to Hypnos by Hera as a reward for putting Zeus to sleep during the Trojan War. Modern day sources have Pasithea as a goddess of rest and relaxation, however I have not found any ancient sources claiming that.

Hypnos is depicted with an inverted torch, a hoop, poppies and opium, and a branch dripping with water from the Lethe (River of Forgetfulness). He is said to have a horn that he pours slumber across the Earth with. He is winged and most often depicted as a young man with short curly hair.

Healing and Sleep

Did you know Hypnos has healing associations?! Hippocrates was the first to explore the importance of sleep and dreams in the diagnostic and healing process. He believed that an interrupted sleep schedule was a sign of illness and that dreams could be used to diagnose a problem. Beyond that, sleep seems to have been important in healing sickness; a statue of Hypnos in a Temple of Asclepius was described by Pausanias. Even today we recognize the importance of sleep and healing; we rest when we’re recovering from an illness or procedure, or to recover from mental anguish and burnout.

On a personal note, while I had called Hypnos into my space, I had noticed he had a similar energy to Apollo. I then realized, not only is Hypnos connected to Asclepius, Apollo’s son, but it is likely he was once an aspect of Hermes, Apollo’s brother.

Importance of Sleep

We spend a third of our lives sleeping - that’s a lot of time spent with Hypnos! Moreover, all of nature sleeps; Hypnos touches all life on Earth. A healthy sleep schedule is associated with a longer lifespan and better health outcomes, while sleep deprivation is associated with shorter lifespans and negative health outcomes. Those poor health symptoms start quick too - it’s amazing how awful you feel physically after a night of little to no sleep! Since sleep is such a big part of our lives, I’d say we all should say a few more prayers to Hypnos :)

Dreams

Dreams are fascinating because scientists don’t really understand why we have them. There’s theories, but no definitive answer. Ancient people credited them to the Oneiroi, who visited mortals every night. They came from the Land of Dreams in the Underworld, and as Homer puts it:

“For two are the gates of shadowy dreams, and one is fashioned of horn and one of ivory. Those dreams that pass through the gate of sawn ivory deceive men, bringing words that find no fulfillment. But those that come forth through the gate of polished horn bring true issues to pass, when any mortal sees them.” (Homer, Odyssey, 19.562-567)

So, dreams that mean nothing pass through the ivory gate, while dreams that are important pass through the gate of horn. Now, the ancient Greeks did not have specific names for the Oneiori (that we know of), but Ovid on the other hand named Morpheus, a deity who brought dreams to mortals and appeared in the form of humans. The only ancient text that mentioned Morpheus is Metamorphoses where he appears to Alcyone in the form of her husband to inform her he is dead. As for the Ancient Greeks, Hesiod describes the Oneiroi as “the tribe of dreams” and writes that they are the sons of Nyx. In modern day, I most often see people worshipping Morpheus alongside Hypnos as his son and the god of dreams.

Hypnos Epithets

Lord of all mortal men and gods

Soft-eyed

Cloud walker

Most gentle

Drowsy god

Quietest of the gods

Drowsy king

Peace of all the world

Sweet

Pleasant

Quotes

And lastly, I’d like to end with a few of my favorite quotes about Hypnos.

“Hypnos beating his shady wing sent all breathing nature to rest.” -Nonnus, Dionysiaca.

“Thou rest of all things, sleep, mildest of the gods, balm of the soul, who puttest care to flight, soothest our bodies worn with hard ministries, and preparest them for toil again.” -Ovid, Metamorphosis, Book Two.

“Hypnos is now beginning to hand me over to his brother.” -Aelian, Historical Miscellany.

shrine-of-the-theoi

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etherealwitcherys-blog

Scent Magick: The Power of Aromatic Alchemy ‎ . ݁⋆ ꫂ᭪ ݁˖ . ݁

What is Scent Magick? Scent magick harnesses the deep connection between our olfactory system and emotional/spiritual centers. Ancient civilizations knew what science now confirms, which is that scents can alter our consciousness, mood, and energy.

Essential Oils for Manifestation - Love & Relationships: Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, Jasmine - Abundance & Prosperity: Patchouli, Cinnamon, Orange, Bergamot - Protection & Cleansing: Cypress, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Rosemary - Intuition & Psychic Abilities: Lavender, Jasmine, Lilac, Mugwort - Confidence & Courage: Cedar, Pine, Geranium Moon Phases and Perfume Magick - New Moon: Light, fresh scents such as Bergamot, Green Tea, or White Florals. Perfect for new beginnings, fresh starts, and clarity. - Waxing Moon: Warming scents such as Amber, Vanilla, or Sweet Orange. Perfect for growth, manifestation, and building momentum. - Full Moon: Rich, intense scents such as Rose, Oud, or Musk. Perfect for amplifying your intentions, celebration, and gratitude. - Waning Moon: Cleansing scents such as White Musk, Sea Salt, or Lavender. Perfect for letting go, banishing, and purification.

Creating Your Own Perfume You will need... - 10 ml roller bottle - 8 ml carrier oil (jojoba or fractionated coconut) - 8-12 drops of essential oils total - 1 small crystal chip (matching your intentions) Let the blend sit for 48 hours before using! You can also write your intentions on a small piece of paper and place it under the bottle while it sets! Ways You Can Boost Your Scent Magick 1. Morning Ritual: - Apply to pulse points - Breathe deeply 3 times - Visualize your intention manifesting - Carry the energy throughout your day 2. Evening Ritual: - Anoint your third eye and heart chakra - journal about signs and synchronicities - Express gratitude for the progress you've made - Set intentions for dream work 3. Weekly Boost: - Place your perfume under the full moon - Surround your perfume with crystals that align with your intentions - Recite affirmations - Refresh your intentions

Seasonal Scent Correspondences - Spring: Fresh florals such as Peony, Freesia, and Green Leaves. Represents new beginnings, fertility, growth, and hope. - Summer: Fresh fruits like Citrus Zest, Coconut, and Watermelon. Represents passion, abundance, joy, confidence, and manifestation. - Autumn: Warm spices like Tonka Bean, Amber, and Cardamom. Represents gratitude, abundance, wisdom, preparation, and harvest. - Winter: Deep woods like Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Cashmere. Represents introspection, protection, inner strength, and reflection.

cultkinkcoven

Been playing around with making holy water with the sub more

Works really well. Feeling the vibes from his enn move through the floor is very cool. Consuming the water helps a lot with possession.

wingedfoolnearthesun

maybe it shouldn’t be taken as a sign but it’s always lovely to perceive and acknowledge a greeting towards Lord Apollo and Lord Helios when you get hit with a direct shine of sunlight into your face