#ares devotional

[hoeniirs]

Prayer in the Rain

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O Enyalios, O Blood-Soaked Glory,

Hear me through the thunderclouds, through the rain’s relentless march.

Gynaecothoenas, Gold-Helmed God of War,

Brazen, bronze-clad Ares, I gift you this infernal offering:

My soul — forged of flame — burns in your name.

The marrow in my bones — stoked with pyres of your war-born strength.

My flesh and blood — bears your sacred seal of heavenly violence.

To you, I offer every bruise,

Every scar, every bleeding cut —

A consecration.

Obrimos, Protector of the Innocent,

Walk with me, O Warbringer.

Let my heart burn eternally —

A hearth, a call for all the weak and helpless.

Let it be your banner under which

the broken and damned fight.

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But honestly, my brain stopped working in the moment so it went more like

“Lord Ares I love u sm thank you for making me a source of comfort for all the ppl I love”

[arrectus]

ares to me is the feeling of being backed into a corner, having lost everything, on your last leg to stand, and knowning that you will fight because you have nothing left to lose

[ophidiaenherba]

Sometimes, he lingers by my side, Inches from my ear,

His words sharp like fresh steel.

"Your soul aches and your blood boils."

The world is blurry and I fail to stand

Yet the sword is forever,

Tight in my hand.

"Fight back," he tells me.

And as Ares says, I shall.

[aresfaeries]

hi! I've been feeling very drawn to Ares recently but I have no idea were to start? a part of me is kinda scared? not because he's scary, but because I really don't wanna mess anything up. I already work with Hades and Persephone, and I began working with Aphrodite but I know every god is different, so any pointers?

Hi!! I totally understand where you're coming from! When I first started on my path with him, I was desperate and nervous. The biggest suggestion I have for you is to use more direct forms of communicating with him. He does not like tarot. I made that mistake and he got really frustrated with the walk around language. I know a few other devotees who have had similar issues.

I have 3 ways of communicating with him that I use, prayer, pendulum, and devotional journal (I write letters to him when I'm struggling and draw images of him there when I'm feeling a pull to).

If you're not a minor, he likes offerings of alcohol, and make sure to pour yourself a glass as well. Juice also works. Personally, I also light candles in his hour as well. Additionally, whenever I am being physically active or overcoming a struggle, I offer the experience up to him.

For my craft, I do protection spell work and ask him to bless what I make to either strengthen its protection properties for me or someone else.

He's a huge support in my life and gives encouragement to face battles big and small.

I hope this helps! ❤💪