Whenever I sing at home by myself and dedicate it to Apollo, I get a little overwhelmed because it feels like someone is there with me. But, it’s always him and that reassures me. His energy fills the room in a big way and it’s like I suddenly have an audience member.
One time I was singing along with one of my favorite songs, listening to it on YouTube, and was doing it for Apollo. And the comment that popped up on the display said, “I hear you and I love you ❤️”
Hi bunny! Do you wonder what are your most coveted qualities? To pick a pile don’t overthink and choose the one that draws you in the most while thinking about the reading’s intent. Please keep in mind that this reading is based on people’s idealized perception of you, so it’s most likely not an accurate representation of how you see yourself. You could be surprised by how much people romanticize you! Only take what resonates. Love, Matcha ♡
Pile 1 ₊˚.༄
People envy the beauty and softness you exude, they wish they could look this dreamy. When you’re out and about minding your own business, people look at you in the corner of their eye. Often, people in public are thinking about approaching you and shooting their shot with you, but most are too scared to disrupt your peace. Strangers sometimes even talk about you, how pretty and enticing you seem. People envy how effortlessly feminine you are. They admire how innocent you seem, but at the same time, they sense that you’ve been through a lot, and they envy how you went through life’s hardships while still remaining graceful. People esteem how you’re able to admit your flaws and how you’re willing to start over if necessary. They perceive you now as having all the qualities you need to access success. They envy your style, your accessories, and your clothes. People around you see you as having access to a lot of wealth and luxury. Your entourage envies how much people care about you and are loyal to you. They are so jealous of the fact that life seems to always rejuvenate for you, and you get to live exciting experiences without even seeming to try hard.
rose quartz, howlite, 333, 13, 11:11
Pile 2 ୭̥° ✧
People are jealous of how comfortable you are with yourself. They envy how independent you are. Even if you would rather do things by yourself, you still ask for help if needed. Your entourage admire this level of maturity. People envy how much others are willing to help you. Your peers are jealous of how much people are jealous of you! They know that if you knew this, you would think it’s weird. They also know that you’re not scared to cut people off, so they hope you never learn that. People are jealous of how high your standards are; they know you don’t let just anyone into your life. You are able to defend yourself, and you will put people in their place if they attack you. People also envy how you party and have fun; they wish they were able to party like you. They envy how many suitors you have or think you have and that you don’t even seem to look their way. They envy how much others want to spend time with you and be in your energy. A lot of people that have seen you naked are jealous of the way your body looks. If you have blonde hair, they’re jealous of how good it looks or how blue your eyes are. If you don’t have those features, people think you are conventionally attractive.
pyrite, amethyst, palo santo, 222, 444
Pile 3 ‧₊˚♡
People envy how creative and authentic you are. You seem to have the key to success! They see you advance through life with confidence, showing your true authentic self but also willing to sacrifice the parts of yourself that don’t fit in your next chapter. People would like to be part of your journey so that you could educate them and mentor them on theirs. They admire how you cherish your past relationships and how you wear your wounds with pride. They see that your past made you who you are, that it made you this beautiful. They’re jealous of how you don’t care what people think. You don’t even care if they gossip about you or judge you because you would never let them control your life. They envy how you don’t let anyone other than yourself dictate your life decisions. They also wish they could pull off bold makeup or extravagant looks. They think that on them, it seems ridiculous, but you just wear it effortlessly. They’re jealous of your femme fatale look. People envy how much others are attracted to you and flirt with you. They envy how others confide in you; they would like to know all of the information you have on others. A lot of people would like to take your place in the social hierarchy.
clear quartz, citrine, 555, swan, dove
oracle decks used for this reading: amor et psyche oracle by Georges Barbier, les vampires oracle by Lucy Cavendish, mystical wisdom by Gaye Guthrie, oracle of heaven and hell by Travis McHenry
---I begin to sing of Dionysos ivy-crowned (kissokomes) the loud-crying (eribromos), splendid son of Zeus and glorious Semele. The rich-haired Nymphai (Nymphs) received him in their bosoms from the lord his father and fostered and nurtured him carefully in the dells of Nysa, where by the will of his father he grew up in a sweet-smelling cave, being reckoned among the immortals. But when the goddesses had brought him up, a god oft hymned, then began he to wander continually through the woody coombes, thickly wreathed with ivy and laurel. And the Nymphai followed in his train with him for their leader; and the boundless forest was filled with their outcry. And so hail to you, Dionysos god of abundant clusters (polystaphylos)! Grant that we may come again rejoicing to this season, and from that season onwards for many a year---
🍷God of wine, madness, dance, theatre, festivity, fertility/vegetation and pleasure (including sex)
🍷Symbols: Wine, grapes as well as the grapevine, ivy, the “drama mask”
🍷Sacred animals: Bulls, snakes, panthers, lions and other wild cats (leopard, jaguar, cheetah)
🍷Colors: Purple and green
🍷Crystals: Amethyst, grape agate, black obsidian, sugilite
🍷Most Important Myths:
-Birth 1: Being dismembered by the Titans and brought back to life
-Birth 2: Semele dying while pregnant with him and Zeus saving and “birthing” him
-Being raised as a girl by nymphs
-Inventing wine (which stemmed from Ampelus’ death)
-Getting kidnapped by the Tyrrhenian pirates
-Rescuing and marrying Ariadne
-Influencing the women of Thebes (punishing Pentheus in the process)
🍷”Don’t take the myths literally” understanding
Dionysus is a very paradoxical and complex god, to the point where I could do a whole post trying to explain him. He both does and doesn’t come across the way he does in the myths. As fun and laidback and kind as he is, he also has a very intense, very ferocious energy, at other times. It is high-vibrational in its own way but he is not for everyone. Dionysus is amazingly loving, like all deities, but not exactly in a soft, fuzzy way. He does have a side to him that is as vicious and cutthroat as his myths but it won’t be directed at you if you are working with or worshipping him. He will essentially perform this for you, like an actor. He shows you his “scary” or “crazy” side so you can accept the parts of yourself that you might be afraid of or judge and repress. In this way, he can help you be like an actor who releases their raw emotions and innermost traits through a cathartic performance.
Dionysus can be very chaotic but in a creative and enriching manner. He never truly drives people to madness. The mythology involving him affecting his female followers, the maenads, to the point of making them lose their minds or commit violence, even murder, are less about him and more of a tale of repression. Whatever you repress eventually makes you crazy, building and festering inside until it comes out in a very destructive or overwhelming way. Dionysus is just the catalyst for that. It should also be noted that even though there were said to often be human sacrifices at his rituals or killings committed in his name, that is very often seen as embellishment of the primal nature of these ceremonies. And even if some of his followers did commit certain atrocities, like in the myths, that’s not his fault. He doesn’t make people do anything. He just brings out whatever is already within a person, whether they admit it/know it or not.
Devotional Acts: drinking wine (of course), going to a wine tasting, going to a party or a bar/club, doing something a little wild if you are stuck in a rut or not having fun, making a playlist of dance/electronic/upbeat pop music for him (he also loves rock), planting and gardening, spending time in nature/the wilderness, watching videos/documentaries about wild cats, adopting a domestic cat, finding a physical yet safe way to release your anger, engaging in sexual pleasure (alone or with someone else), sexually experimenting or dabbling in kinks/fetishes, going to the theatre, donating to theatre companies/organizations, being an actor either on-stage or on screen, any kind of performance that involves dance, supporting the LGBTQ community or showing that you’re a proud member of the community
🍷Assistance and Support:
-Dionysus is a wonderful resource for those who struggle with their mental health. He can help you find a sense of grounding and clarity in the midst of these experiences. He is very well-known for guiding people through mental health issues. While he has been said to stabilize those who are feeling mentally/emotionally unstable, he can also do the opposite: destabilize those who are aiming too hard for typical security and stability, especially if this is causing them to suppress their emotional issues. Dionysus will show that you don’t have to have so much of yourself together and that notions of “sanity” and “stability” are mostly just a matter of perception.
-Dionysus is a great liberating influence and can guide you toward freedom in whatever way you desire, whether that means sexual liberation, freeing yourself from toxic people and relationships, being liberated from society’s judgments and narrow ideas, freeing yourself from a need for control or breaking out of any outdated patterns in your life. He sometimes won’t exactly ask you to do it. He may throw you into situations where you either are forced to rise to the occasion or are made to feel so unfulfilled or unhappy that you just break out.
He will also very much want you to see that you are the one doing this. As much as I see him being described as a “savior” god by others, that just isn’t my understanding of him. He has enormous respect for your autonomy and wants you to save yourself. But, he may give you the push to do so by making your circumstance increasingly intense, stifling or frustrating.
-He also is a fantastic support for performers, particularly actors or dancers. He helps you shed inhibition, fear, and self-consciousness in order to really let go and reach a higher state through performing. Also, the more intensity you have within, the more Dionysus will connect with and guide you in this arena. He will show you how to channel that intensity into a fierce performance and powerful presence.
-No, you do not need to like drinking or partying to work with Dionysus. He is a very multifaceted god and there are many other ways to connect with him. If you are a party animal, he can be an encouraging yet moderating presence. Yes, he wants you to have fun and be free and, if you’re under the influence, enter another level of consciousness. But, he also wants you to be safe and responsible while doing it.
Despite being labeled the hedonistic deity, he does not support blind hedonism that will only be self-destructive, especially if you have a deep bond with him. Another way that the flip side of Dionysus emerges is that he can also help people focus on sobriety for their own well-being, particularly those who are recovering addicts.
-Dionysus has been adopted as a modern-day patron god of sorts for the queer community. He was very queer himself: not only bisexual but gender-fluid, a male figure who easily adopts not just feminine but female characteristics. Yet, he was regarded with fear and awe as a subversive force within his realm.
He serves as a protector and source of great support for the LGBTQ. He can help gay/bisexual people who are coming out or not feeling accepted or safe (the latter of which he can provide for all queer people). He can make it easier for gender-fluid or non-binary people to understand and embrace their identity and particular gender expression. He has also been known to be a deep comfort for transgender individuals as they transition and get used to their newfound presentation.
-Dionysus is also a fantastic ally to women. His deeply devoted followers in ancient times were the maenads, who were all women. Just as he liberated them from the suppression of the patriarchy in a raw and wild manner, he can provide women today with the same kind of courage and strength. (Maenads were said to actually become superhuman due to being influenced or “possessed” by the god, gaining super strength and invulnerability to weapons)
He supports female rage and rebellion. He loves it when women break the rules, shun societal conditioning and let loose emotionally in ways that are not often “polite”. He can also help you deal with any social backlash that may come with that.
-Dionysus can be called upon for earth magic, as a god of fertility, as well as sex magic and chaos magic. Also, if you feel comfortable with it, a unique way to do magic alongside Dionysus is to get tipsy. Become just drunk enough where you have a definite buzz and are in a different state of mind but still know what you’re doing and are aware of your surroundings. Whatever ritual or spell you are doing, this is a powerful way to invoke his energy and use it to boost your magic.
🍷Additional Note
-More than most deities, Dionysus is a god whose epithets you want to focus on and work with. He is so multidimensional that you get the most out of your connection with him if you hone in on one (or more) of his facets via the epithets. Whichever ones you feel most drawn to! Some of his most famous ones include Bromios (the roaring one), Dendrites (of the trees/nature), Eleutherius (the liberator), Iacchus (associated with his secret mystery rites of ancient times).
🏹God of music, art, healing, the Sun/light, prophecy, archery, and poetry
🏹Symbols: bow and arrow, the lyre, palm tree, laurel wreath, cypress tree
🏹Sacred Animals: python or other snakes, hawks, mice, crows, wolves, cicadas
🏹Colors: different shades of yellow and orange (especially gold)
🏹Crystals: Sunstone, citrine, carnelian, amber
🏹Most Important Myths:
-His birth, alongside his twin sister Artemis
-Slaying Python with his arrow
-Punishing Niobe for disrespecting his family
-Death of Hyancinthus
-His obsession with Daphne
-Beating those who challenge him in music (both Pan and Marsyas)
🏹”Don’t take the myths too literally” understanding
Among those who take the mythology at face value, Apollo has one of the better reputations of the gods. He was idealized as the god who represented the “civilized” picture of Ancient Greece. So, he is often not as extreme as his counterparts are depicted. Yet, he does have a few tales where he can seem particularly harsh. This is usually in regards to arrogance, rudeness or entitlement from others. His violent or vindictive responses to these offenses are symbolic of how excessive or misplaced ego has always been frowned upon in Hellenism. Apollo is, in actuality, a very gracious, level, dignified and warm being. He is really kind and serene but if he has to put you in check, he will; firmly but lovingly.
In the myth involving Daphne, where he pursues her so relentlessly that she turns herself into a tree to get away from him, the takeaway is not to see Apollo as a “creep” of some kind. My take on it is that there is a message here about how passion can override reason. Apollo is known as being very logical and civil, most of the time. But, his desire for Daphne brought another side out of him. This was the ancient writers’ way of saying that no being can escape the intense pull of love and desire (Eros, the ruler of these forces, is the one who made Apollo fall for her). Also, I think there is a tragic irony in the golden boy who seemingly wins at everything not being able to get what he wants, showing even the most gifted or fortunate souls are also let down at times.
🏹Devotional Acts: listening to music, pursuing music as a hobby or career, practicing an instrument or your vocal abilities, sunbathing (don’t forget your sunscreen) or just getting out of the house on a warm day, taking a trip to a warm destination (especially if it’s winter), learning archery, learning Tarot, doing Tarot readings, writing or reading poetry, dedicating poetry to him, drawing or painting pictures of him (he loves this more than most gods)
🏹Assistance and Support:
-Apollo is highly sought after when it comes to assistance in artistic endeavors, particularly music. If you’re a singer/songwriter/musician, he can help you in lots of ways, like coming up with song ideas or getting better at your craft. Apollo is like a diligent teacher in this way, so he will push you to live up to your full potential and will expect you to be dedicated. If you’re not willing to put in the effort, you might not get much from him. He doesn’t want you to just have “passion”. Apollo will guide you to develop discipline and consistency. His major lesson here is that raw talent and passion will go to waste if you are not putting them to good use.
He can also be a significant resource if you write poetry or are a visual artist of some kind (painter, illustrator, sculptor, etc)
-Apollo is quite the jock, as well, and I have found that he can help people in athletic endeavors. But, instead of something like football or basketball, he can assist you in sports that are a little more niche: track, tennis, martial arts, wrestling, and, of course, archery. So many of his myths hinge on his physical prowess and his victories over others. (He even beat Ares in a wrestling match, which is no small feat!)
Apollo’s athleticism is more about a quick, lithe, one-on-one sense of competition. This is why he has a certain dominion over these types of sports. Boxing is another one he is highly associated with, largely due to the myth of him beating the giant king Phorgas in a boxing match.
-If you are feeling under the weather, Apollo can help accelerate your healing process. Although praying to him can play a part in alleviating symptoms, it will still be important for you to take your medicine and, if needed, go to the doctor. He can also guide you in terms of developing healthier lifestyle habits.
-Apollo just brings good vibes. He is the embodiment of light, after all. A lot of people who work with him do so just because he makes them feel good. I have found that, outside of his more obvious functions like being a god of music, he is kind of a general mood-booster. You can call on him to brighten up your day, help you experience life more positively, or feel more self-confident and self-assured. He won’t encourage you to be blindly happy. As positive and enthusiastic as he can be, he also has a more sensible and temperate side. He is like the smart big brother who looks out for you and cheers you up but without letting you become foolish or delusional. He is not about “toxic positivity”. He guides you toward truly empowered positivity.
-Speaking of combating toxicity, Apollo is a wonderful source of Divine Masculine energy. However you identify, Apollo can help you tap into your masculine side in a healthy and even sensitive way. People who are more masculine and work with him/are connected to him typically have an ease with their feminine side while still being very masculine.
(Although he is said to be androgynous, Apollo’s half-brother Dionysus is much more gender-bending. Apollo is more like the athletic pretty boy, in my experience)
-Interestingly, Apollo is often very associated with male beauty, even though he is not an official beauty deity. Anyone who is male-presenting can ask for his assistance in feeling more attractive or charismatic, as well as help with seeing their beauty or putting more effort into their appearance without fear or shame.
Yes, Aphrodite could definitely be called on for this. But, I feel Apollo can more specifically help men feel okay with being beautiful, instead of conforming to the “ruggedly handsome” or overly masculine ideal. He is like the patron of the pretty boys.
-Apollo can obviously help when it comes to solar magic, if that is something you practice or are interested in. He also can be a major support in divination. As the god of prophecy, anything from Tarot to scrying to pendulum readings are right up his alley. He will help you develop and trust your intuition and if you possess clairvoyance or claircognizance, he can awaken/strengthen these gifts alongside you. Those who have these psychic abilities may feel an especially strong bond with Apollo.
🏹Additional Note
-I like to call Apollo a “two for one” god because he is usually either accompanied by or accompanying Artemis or Dionysus or both. They are both his siblings. Artemis is his twin and Dionysus is the yin to his yang. People who work with Apollo usually (though not always) end up developing a strong bond with one or both of these deities. The reverse can also happen. You may be very connected to Artemis or Dionysus and then realize that Apollo is showing up in your life in a major way.
How to get more in touch with your spiritual gifts?
Pile 1
You can work succesfully with your spirit guides, try to be in touch with them, they can help you a lot. If you have an addiction or a bad habit, and you try to stop it, when you are alone, listen to what that inner voice says. It's your spirit guides, they will be there for you in the hard days. If you enjoy life, your intuition will get better. Be in the nature, laugh a lot, be with people you love. When you do this, your intuition will be on point without even trying. You can use Tarot or oracle cards too. Start with small questions. Also try to guess something small, like what color will be your friend's shirt when you next meet. This way you can be better in a fun way. You can have an incredible connection with your loved ones spiritually, you can meet them in your dreams, and you can send energy, healing. But don't send bad things, not even to bad people. If you have negative feelings, speak with someone or write it down, don't hold it in yourself.
Pile 2
You are probably a little more logical, but you can see things from a different perspective. Try to look at spiritual things with an open mind. You have a friend who is more spiritual, they can help you see things in a unique way. Even if you feel like you don't have spiritual talent, you will be surprised with the amount of symbols, synchronycities you will experience if you are more open. And those aren't only coincedences. You should work on the reason why you have this block in yourself against spirituality. You probably have some unresolved bad experience in your subconcious mind. But you have a good intuition actually, if you let yourself be more emotional, you sense people's vibe, you can predict things. Moving, walking, dancing is really good for you, it activates good energy in you. But if you want to feel an important thing or someone's real motive, you need to be alone, meditate, relax. Don't think about the problem, just relax, clear your mind, and you will get the answer.
Pile 3
You probably have intense dreams, and even if it feels chaotic, it always has a meaning. You can practice lucid dreams too, you will meet your future spouse in your dreams before meeting them in real life. You can feel while traveling that you lived in that city/country, you can feel an attraction to different cultures. If it didn't happened yet, you probably will have this experience one day. It will be definitely a meaningful event in your life, you can even move to another place after. You can be good in learning languages too, or one particular language, because of this past life. When you will heal from bad experiences, that's when your intuition will get better. You will see why something didn't worked out, even be grateful looking back. Until than, don't give up, you have a vision, and it's not just a daydream, it's your destiny. You can use vision boards, and visualisation. Try to keep balance in your life, don't overindulge in anything, that isn't good for your energy.
What your subconscious is trying to tell you: It’s time to let go, even if it hurts.
Your subconscious is guiding you through a necessary transition, one that might be painful but unavoidable. You’re still holding onto old emotions, situations, or patterns that weigh you down, and this card comes as an inner whisper: “It will be okay, but you must cross this river.”
This is the energy of someone who understands they can’t stay where they are any longer. You might be resisting, unsure where you’re heading, but your deeper mind knows that healing never happens in stagnation — movement is essential, even if uncertain.
Your subconscious says:
Stop carrying the pain of the past; it no longer serves you.
Change can feel lonely, but it’s actually freedom.
Go with the flow, even if you can’t see the shore yet.
This card can also point to a mental or spiritual transformation: limiting beliefs slowly dissolving, making way for clarity. Trust the process.
🍂 2. Six of Cups (Reversed)
What your subconscious is trying to tell you: It’s time to let go of romanticizing the past.
Your subconscious is urging you to see how much you’re still attached to an ideal, memory, or version of yourself from the past. The reversed Six of Cups reveals nostalgia that has become a burden — maybe you retreat into memories to avoid facing the present, or you idealize relationships and moments that weren’t really so perfect.
This card invites you to reconnect with your present and who you’ve become. You have grown. And some past dreams simply no longer fit who you are.
Your subconscious says:
Honestly look at what you’re trying to relive or recreate.
Your past shaped you, but it doesn’t have to define you.
Heal your inner child, but don’t let it lead your life.
There’s also a call to free yourself from childish patterns or repeated emotional cycles. Healing doesn’t come from going back — it comes from integrating and releasing.
💔 3. The Lovers (Reversed)
What your subconscious is trying to tell you: You’re neglecting an important choice — one that concerns you, not others.
When The Lovers appear reversed, your subconscious reveals an uncomfortable truth: you’re out of alignment with an essential part of yourself. You might feel torn between what you truly want and what you think you “should” want. Or maybe you’re stuck in relationships (romantic, family, work) that no longer reflect your truth.
There is a choice to be made — and your deep self knows it. But you might be avoiding it out of fear of disrupting external harmony.
Your subconscious says:
You’re not choosing from the heart, but from fear of disappointing.
It’s time to reclaim integrity: to live in alignment with who you are.
Love starts with you, not compromise.
This can also mean an internal break between mind and heart, desire and logic. It’s an invitation to reconnect with your deepest truth, even if it means cuts or radical changes. Authenticity is always the right choice, even when it’s hard.
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Pick-A-Pile Tarot Reading: Messages from Aphrodite ❤️
Welcome to the first Tarot reading on my blog! Today, we are going to see what Aphrodite has to say to you. And don’t think that because you are getting a message from the goddess of love that it will necessarily be about love. It might be but it could also be about anything she thinks she needs to draw your attention to. So, pick the pile you feel most drawn to and see what messages she wants to give you.
Pile 1 Pile 2 Pile 3
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Pile 1
Ten of Swords (reversed) /// Four of Cups (reversed) /// Four of Pentacles /// Two of Pentacles
I’m feeling a lot of emotion immediately from this pile. I want to give you a hug and so does Aphrodite. I can feel her embracing you right now. You have been through some difficult times lately and part of that has been because of your mindset. You were extra hard on yourself and stuck in negative thinking. But, don’t beat yourself up for that, too! It happens. I also think you were feeling stuck on certain things that happened in the past that you could not change. You had a really hard time letting a particular disappointment go. This feels like it was relationship-oriented. Maybe a friendship that went sour or romantic situation that did not go as expected. It really wounded you and closed you off for a while.
This also made you feel like a mess and could have even made a mess of your life. Maybe someone who hurt you emotionally also screwed you over financially/professionally? Either that or you have just been feeling very financially restricted lately, which only made your emotional matters worse. In any case, you are absolutely turning things around. Aphrodite wants you to know that not only is your life on the upswing but you are feeling more secure and stable within yourself. Maybe you needed to see that, no matter who or what you lose, you will always have yourself. I feel like you have been loving yourself more or you’re on your way to doing so. This is definitely something that pleases Aphrodite! Even if things aren’t where you really want them to be financially right now, that’s not the point. In fact, the whole point of this cycle may be to find value and security in things outside of your finances or what you achieve. Getting your act together is not just a practical thing. It’s an emotional and internal process, as well. (There is also a message here to try something new in terms of income or to experiment with a side hustle. You need to change up your approach to moneymaking in some way now to see results)
Pile 2
Nine of Wands (reversed) /// Two of Wands /// Eight of Cups /// Queen of Swords
Whew, okay. The message here is loud and clear. This is definitely love-related and I think it is about someone that you have left in the past. Well, you have left them in the past but I don’t think they have let go of you. This may be a situation where you still feel them pulling on your energy a lot. It is definitely giving “soul connection”, however you may label or define that. But, Aphrodite is saying that these soul connections do not always necessarily have to work out. Sometimes, it is the person you’re meant to be with. Sometimes, the point of the connection is to serve as a learning experience. Maybe you learned all you could from this situation. You saw not only the need to walk away from this person but the patterns you need to leave behind, as well, through whatever past choices you made here.
Ultimately, you know what is best for you. Aphrodite is urging you to think clearly and tap into your Queen of Swords side. Do not easily give into sentiment here or even the idea that you and this person are destined to be together. I feel like most of you have already processed this and are over it. But, your person, however, is not. They keep hanging on while you have let go. A key message here from Aphrodite is that if someone only makes themselves available after you are no longer available, and after they have had more than enough time to step up and change, they probably aren’t the one for you. A bit of affectionate tough love from the goddess here. But, she is very truthful when it comes to these matters. She wants you to be truthful with yourself. Don’t settle for less! The crazy thing is that I get this visual of you running after this person and them heading in the opposite direction. Now that you’re going in an opposite direction, they’re running after you. And no, sorry, I am not referencing “chaser-runner” energy. I personally don’t like that. Some of you may believe in that but please recognize how toxic that can be. Even if you give this person one more chance, there’s a possibility that they may, once again, run off or shut down now that you want them again. You have free will. The choice is yours. Just make sure you are choosing what you really deserve.
Pile 3
Three of Wands (reversed) /// The Star /// The Wheel of Fortune /// Nine of Pentacles (reversed)
It seems like you are feeling really frustrated right now. “Stagnant” is the word. It is like you can picture such a bright future for yourself and so many possibilities but you’re still very much stuck where you are. For a lot of you, this has to do with moving somewhere new, like a new city or even country. Specifically, I get the sense that you may be living somewhere because it is necessary on a practical level. You might be living with one or both of your parents or just in an uncomfortable situation that is affordable and hard to get out of. Your relationship with whoever you’re living with could be toxic. If they are a relative or friend, you may not feel too appreciated or loved by them. Aphrodite wants you to know that you can turn to her at any time for that affection you need. She loves you and I sense that some of you may work with her or be connected to her. If not, this may be the sign you need to build a bond with her because she could be a really helpful guide to you.
If no one is making you feel special or seen right now, she wants you to know that you are special and she sees you. She is also saying that everything is going to be alright. You are just in your “winter season” at the moment. But, “spring” is on its way for you! Things are going to start changing very soon. What will accelerate this process will be your confidence. Have confidence in yourself, your abilities and your future. I can sense you probably are naturally confident but this current circumstance has chipped away at it somewhat. Aphrodite is recommending you do some affirmations in the mirror to feel better and improve your outlook. You will not be stuck here forever, whether that “here” is a mentality or physical place. Many of you may also be struggling financially or not as independent as you’d like to be (especially if you are living at home). Know that this does not define you and you have plenty of things to feel confident about. I think many of you have some sort of creative talent or spiritual gift you want to share with the public and are feeling held back, either by limited resources or your own doubts. Just know that this endeavor will pay off; in a major way, for many of you. It may even be the thing that gets you out of this rut. But, in order to accomplish this, you have to believe in yourself. And when you’re struggling with that, turn to spirituality or to guides like Aphrodite for help.
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One of the many beautiful things about the Hellenic pantheon is how queer it is. In a world where Abrahamic religions have shamed, ostracized or denigrated queer people, Hellenism has a celebration and normalization of queerness integrated into it.
💜 Aphrodite’s biggest fan in Ancient Greece was arguably Sappho, a poet who dedicated an entire iconic piece to the goddess of love, “Ode to Aphrodite”. In the poem, Sappho prays to Aphrodite for help in regards to gaining the attention and affection of the woman she loves. Unlike the male writers of the time who often slandered her, Sappho depicted the goddess as the truly lovely, benevolent being she is.
Sappho was a lesbian. This is where we get the term “sapphic” from. Not only that but she was from the island of Lesbos. So, yes, this is where lesbian originated. (The name of the island is the same as the derogatory term used to refer to wlw back in the day)
💜 Almost none of the male Olympian deities are straight. Apollo, Dionysus, Zeus and Hermes are notorious for their bisexuality/pansexuality, with many male lovers, both human and divine. Even Ares and Poseidon dabbled a bit in same-sex love, though to a much lesser degree.
💜 Artemis, Athena, and Hestia, the three “virgin goddesses”, are seen as asexual and aromantic. In ancient contexts, “virgin” can simply mean “unmarried woman” or “independent of a man”. But, they actually had no interest in romantic or sexual matters. Artemis and Athena are occasionally labeled lesbian, with female lovers cited, but this is often debated. In any case, they had no interest in male companionship.
💜 Aphrodite had a male version of her named Aphroditus that was worshipped in ancient times. The deity had a combination of male and female attributes, described as voluptuous while also having a phallus and, by some accounts, a beard.
Aphroditus is often seen as an earlier version of Hermaphroditus, the intersex deity that was the offspring of both Aphrodite and Hermes.
💜 Dionysus is famously androgynous. He was often described as being “raised as a girl”, due to the nymphs dressing him in female clothing to disguise him from Hera. He was also called “man-womanish” and effeminate.
The best way to describe him would be gender-fluid. He is generally male and can have clear masculine traits. But, he strongly adopts feminine characteristics, to the point where it is a major part of his mythology, and often seems to exist in some gray area in between male and female.
💜 Both Apollo and Dionysus have famous tragic myths about the loss of their male lovers, who both die in freak accidents. Apollo’s human partner Hyancinthus was turned into the hyacinth flower upon his death while Dionysus’ lover, the satyr Ampelus, was transformed into a vine and led to the god’s creation of wine.
💜 The Erotes are a group of male divinities in Aphrodite’s retinue and often said to be her sons. They are the protectors of same-sex love. The central figure of the group is Eros and all the other gods are said to be his brothers and/or different manifestations of him.
The Erotes rule various aspects of love and sex. Eros is love and desire as a whole while Anteros, his twin, embodies requited and reciprocal love. Himeros is the god of satiated desire yet unrequited love while Pothos is a god who embodies emotional and sexual yearning.
One can see how these minor gods can guide queer people struggling with love. When Timagoras confessed his love for Meles, the man mockingly told him to prove it by jumping off a cliff. Out of despair, Timagoras did just that, killing himself. Tortured by guilt, Meles did the same. An altar was built to Anteros in Athens in honor of this, linking the god to a myth of how rejecting love out of fear or pride only hurts you; a tale familiar to repressed queer people. Anteros is said to punish those who push real love away (in truth, he more so guides than punishes).
💜 In modern times, devotees of Dionysus regard him as a patron god of queer people. Many of those who follow him are gay, bisexual, gender-fluid or trans. He provides a sense of safety, comfort, protection and freedom to his queer devotees or even just any queer person who prays to him or asks for help.
Aphrodite is also said to be a protector of queer people. As the goddess of love, she is the embodiment of “love is love”. She has also been said to be a wonderful support to trans women, as she champions feminine expression in all forms and all people.
Happy Pride to all of us in the LGBTQ+ community. The gods love you!
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