#hades hellenism

[sleepiest-idiot]

Someone I considered a friend (who‘s family belongs to jehovas witnesses) claims that my gods are demons that haunt her because she doesn’t worship them. She destroyed a necklace I gifted her and threw away the umbrella I gave her because she thinks something evil is attached to it.

She said my gods only protect me from things they cause themselves because they want me to keep worshipping them. I told her later that I found that really hurtful and disrespectful, she didn’t apologize and only said that it was her duty to warn me and that she didn’t mean to hurt me but that she won’t forget about it.

This morning she texted me that she needed some distance because she heard whispering in her sleep again (she thinks it‘s my gods in her house). This hurt so much. That’s why I never tell monotheists about my faith…

[endof-an-era]

Lay me down in the dirt

Under softly tilled soil

Over packed earth and moss

Among the rock and rubble and jewels and gems

Among the roots and the dead

Lay me down there

Welcome me home

- The forest is a quiet murmur of nature's first and final breath

[hadeshelwitch]

I did my first tarot reading for Lord Hades in probably over a year. It was intended to be a status check, to apologize for my lack of worship and to see how our relationship stands in his eyes, as well as what my next steps should be moving forward in His worship. I don’t think I could’ve been guided to more beautiful cards.

My interpretation, relating to me specifically:

Fortitude: Also known as Strength in most decks, this card symbolizes inner strength and ability to overcome challenges and hardships. The power to maintain and strengthen my relationship with Lord Hades is present, I simply need to tap into it despite all the difficulties I am currently facing. I shouldn’t let my emotions get the better of me and stand in my way.

Two of Cups: The Two of Cups is the flow of love between two beings. Our relationship as god and worshiper is built on love and understanding. It’s possible our relationship may take on a new form compared to what it has been, perhaps with me truly devoting myself to my practice to honor Him. Whatever the future may hold, the love and honor and respect remains.

The Hermit: This card is associated with introspection and soul searching, especially in a pivotal time of change. I need to take time to really understand myself, to know what I want and need as His follower, what he wants and needs as my god, and what I need to do to make things feel fulfilling and respectful. I need intimate time with my own mind to gain a deeper spiritual understanding of my worship and my faith. Now is the time to look within and properly focus my attention to where it is meant to be focused.

[endof-an-era]

Dear Lord Hades,

What offering do you I need to give so that you'll let your wife, Lady Persephone, return to us sooner? I'll give chocolate and coffee, if that's okay. Thanks

Sincerely, a worshipper stuck in -30 Celsius cold weather, like I'm in what is considered currently the coldest place on Earth right now please set me free it's so cold here

[endof-an-era]

If everything is meant to end

Then everything is meant to start

Again and again

Empires fall

And new ones take their place

So if everything must end

Then can one pray it'll start yet again?

- The Dead will fertilize The Living, and to death we will return and to life we will return. To live is to die but you cannot die until you have lived