#devotional poem

[xenosaltar]

Oh Ares.

Oh Ares, You stand in war, but You are with people who fight for peace just as well.

Oh Ares, You who stays with courageous and stubborn, all the same as You stand with those who get silenced.

Oh Ares, You whose wrath is the fiercest, yet stand with those who talk the calmest, because they know they’re right.

You, with those who have fire in their souls, and those who were dimmed a long time ago.

You, the enemy of fear, the helping hand of the oppressed, the scream of those without a voice, the confident stand of those forced to crawl.

You, who lights the fire of rebellion, You, the sharpness and clarity of the world when panic steps away.

You, the fire in my heart, the instinct to fight, when I cannot breathe.

You, my torch, my sword, my shield.

You, my emotion and my rage. You, who gives me courage when I fight for justice.

You, who is not selfish in his wrath. You, who helps me fight for those who were cast aside.

[whats-the-word-again]

Hekate Propylaia

"She who is before the gate"

"I call upon Hekate Propylaia, the Guardian, She who protects the gate, the unyielding Goddess who ends all hostility, to protect me and mine, to guard and keep us safe. Powerful Goddess, Gatekeeper, Foremost One, hear my plea and prayer, stand before me, hold all evil at bay with your relentless fire." - Prayer to Hekate Propylaia (modern-day)

I've found myself getting more and more into my Hekate worship, and I'm very happy about it. I had once fallen into the trap that Hekate was "scary" or "too advanced", something I think many worshippers have gotten into their heads. From the small time I have been worhsipping Her, I can certainly say this is not the case; She is wonderful.

Liminality. Something heavily associated with Hekate, and one of the many aspects I find quite interesting and comforting about Her. The grey area was always more comfortable. Hekate Propylaia, I think is an epithet that embodies that liminality - of course Lady Hekate has many epithets that embody this, but Propylaia feels right to me. It feels like standing at a gate and not knowing what's on the other side, but not willing to turn back - it feels like the entrance and exit - like the beginning and end - like the true middle ground. A liminal space, with Hekate at the centre.

Liminality is so present in every part of our lives, the "in-between stages" are everywhere. And honestly, are we ever not in an in-between phase? From day to night. From waking to resting. Child to adult. We are always meeting these milestones, these gates to pass through, and as we learn more and do more - Hekate is there.

A small portion, but one I want to still touch on is liminality in a gender sense. Hekate has many forms, and many names, and there is never one point where Hekate is just one. She is many, and She is blurred, and She has many off-shoots and directions to percieve Her in just like a crossroads. Hekate represents the "not-straight-forward" and I think that's a wonderful thing.

Anyway, that ramble over, I just wanted to let you all know the little Hekate worship rabbit hole I've been down as of late. I may have repeated things so please excuse that, it's late at the time of writing.

A poem for Hekate Propylaia - by me

I walk this earthly plane And lay awake at night, watching Asteria shine, To hear the hounds of Hekate sing Of Her glorious domain; as She watches From the gate which She tends, Ushering in the frightened and the lonely Into Her wonderful home of Liminality.

I hope everyone is having a lovely Spring / Autumn Equinox [depending on your hemisphere]! And may Hekate Propolos guide you, Hekate Dadophoros light your way, and Hekate Propylaia show you the right doors in these uncertain times.

Hail Lady Hekate!

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[solomonverum]

ode to the morningstar ; a devotional piece

i bite into the apple - crisp, tender.

the juice drips down my chin

and you wipe it, smiling.

does it taste sweet, child?

how sweet it is to be known

how sweet it is to devote

how sweet it is to love you.

i bite into the apple and crush it

between teeth like marble pillars,

and it tastes of freedom.

what does freedom taste like, child?

a kiss on the forehead

and a hand through my hair,

an embrace of feathers,

a voice like molten gold

and a laugh like sunlight,

a hand on my shoulder when i'm unsure.

you wipe my chin with your hand,

and i feel lost in your smile.

how sweet it is to be your child.

[the-banks-of-lethe]

Xaire Hypnos, the Night-Wanderer

Hypnos Nyktipolos // Night-wanderer

! This epithet for Lord Hypnos was made in the modern times, this is not conducive to any historical records of Hypnos [though was used for other deities] !

Rejoice in he who wanders at night! Patrolling the streets; Lulling all he meets at bedroom windows, Straw made nests; And store bought doghouses; To a restful night of slumber, succumbing to his alluring embrace; Yearning for more when lovely Eos rises, Saying their goodbyes with a yawn and stretch to greet the day.

Praise he who wanders the earth at night, giving sleep to all, Hypnos!

[lunadoggos]

Poem for Hestia - "The Hearth"

The hearth, the home,

The safest space,

The heart, the home,

My favourite place,

This hearth, this home,

This sacred flame,

This hearth, this home,

So free of blame,

A hearth, a home,

A common ground,

A hearth, a home,

Where peace is found. `

[the-most-humble-blog]

Some people don’t just love you in this life. They’re waiting for the next one too. Even if they have to come back as your favorite T-shirt.

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[impishdelightt]

❣️ A gift for King Ashmedai, appreciating whenever I'm learning new things. ❣️

His warmth embraces, yet with subtle sterness.

To make sure the books are not only read but understood in wholeness.

The smell of amber,

Grave whispers of reassurance,

To allow myself to forget and to remember.

Being held but directed on the path of fullness.

Thank you my love for the deepest contentment. ❣️🔥

- Infernal Hermit 2☆1☆2025

[0wl3tt3]

Context of the prayer: Currently China has been trying to occupy the west Philippine sea, using tear gas, water canons, and lasers against Philippine soldiers (17 have been injured)

Look at this thread on twitter and context here

This prayer is in hopes to reach fellow pagans and witches in spreading this news, it's not my best prayer, I'm sorry divider by vibeswithrenai

In this looming threats of war, I turn to the Theoi, Khaire theoi, hear me as I kneel and cry for you, My country is being harassed, Soldiers have been injured, Fishermen have be threatened, All for using what is in our name, our territory, our sea.

I call upon Athena! Alalkomenêis! (Protectress) knowing of law! Amboulia (Of counsel) Protect our coast guards and fishermen from incoming harm! help in our defense with maritime law, Help us with this fragile government in this times.

I call upon Ares! The feared warrior! Laossoos! (He who rallies men) Strengthen the soldiers of my country, Drive the violence away from our shores, Rally our people to unite against these invaders,

I call upon Apollon! Far shooter! Light bearer! Akesios! (Of healing) Heal the injuries of our soldiers that inflicted by chemicals, Shine our voices to be heard like many of countries that are oppressed now.

I call upon Zeus! Limenoskopos! (Watcher of Sea-Havens) Eleutherios (Of freedom) Father Zeus you see what has happen with the west of our sea, the violence that is brought upon us for merely using our territory, Strengthen our rights to be free with the sea in our name and for our soldiers to be free from the violence.

Theoi, those I invoke and those I have not Look! Let your worshippers look and spread this news! For my country and others that are suffering the same, LOOK AT US! HEAR US!