#aphroditeapril

[artwitchpath]

Prompt #2 of #AphroditeApril "Garden"

It's such a beautiful sunny spring day and with everything going on it was so nice to just sit and paint.

[witchyaeris]

Did this in honor of Aphrodite April! I’ve always liked how she’s everything at once.

[heartmindalignedspirit]

Live and let live. Love and be loved.💗
#love #aphrodite #aphroditeapril #hathor

[isis-daughter]

Excuse me, what is Aphrodite April?

The month of April is said to be named after Aphrodite. At the very least, Aphrodite rules the month of April. Her energy, influence, lessons and teachings are strongest during this month for Her devotees. Our offerings and celebrations in Her honor increase, as well. 😊

[gin-rickey]

💞30 Days of Aphrodite💞, Day 1: Talk about how you first began your relationship with Aphrodite

I’m not sure when my relationship started with Aphrodite, I’ve always had an interest in her since I was little. I first started talking to Aphrodite when I was in seventh grade and a dumb kid who found a magic site and didn’t really take things serious. I eventually started taking it serious about 4 years ago when I joined tumblr and found @seafoambeauty her worship tips really helped me build a real relationship with Aphrodite.

This is a link to the 30 days of Aphrodite post in case you want to join in too. http://seafoambeauty.tumblr.com/post/172428295030/30-days-of-aphrodite

[teawiththegods]

When Asking a Deity for Favors

I think its EXTREMELY important to keep in mind that you are asking a GOD or GODDESS to help you with something. This means they are not at all obligated to do exactly what you are asking of them. 

So for example, if you ask Aphrodite for help in your relationship, keep in mind you are inviting the Goddess of Love into your relationship to essentially do what she feels best. If she doesn’t like the relationship her “help” may be getting you out of it even though you wanted her to help make it better. You could ask her to bring “love” into your life and she may, instead of bringing you your soulmate, teach you to love yourself.

This isn’t to ward you off from asking any deity for a favor. I just really think its important to keep in mind that what you are asking for may not come to you in the specifics that you asked. And its not out of malice or anything, I think a lot of the times they just think they know better than you and they find their way to be more helpful. Or if you’re dealing with Hermes, he just likes messing with you which you should have already realized that was probably going to happen when you went to Hermes for a favor! (Though he does still manage to be helpful even with the games he plays). But yeah, my point is before you ask, make sure you are okay with the fact that your deity may do things differently than you asked of them or they may not fulfill your request at all. Remember the gods aren’t here to serve us. They help us because they want to, not because they have to (or in Hermes case, to amuse themselves). 

[artwitchpath]

#AphroditeApril "Birth/Seafoam"

There's a little debate about the birthplace of Aphrodite which resulted in two cities claiming her. Thus giving her two epithets, Cyprian (for the city of Cyprus) and Cytheria (from the islands of Cythera).

Hesiod, in his Theogony, recounts Cronos severing Uranus' genitals and throwing them behind him into the sea. The foam from his genitals gave rise to Aphrodite. Hence her name, which Hesiod interprets as "foam-arisen". I had a lot of fun with this spread, If you'd like to join in the fun I'd love to see what you create!!

[artwitchpath]

I am super excited to give you guys a way to bring some extra love into this month, especially with everything going on. I've been working on these prompts every day but feel free to do so many or as free as inspire you.

No medium restrictions or deadlines, just share the love and tag your creations #AphroditeApril