#Gaia devotee

[aliteralactualfactualgremlin]

You know what we’re doing poetry now

@theseustheking you’ve inspired me🙏

When I die place me in the ground

Not in a box as it’s not worth the cost

Let me rest with dirt all around

Yes, my form will quickly be lost

But return to dust I believe I must

So into dirt let me be tossed

For all that shines will one day rust

All that lives decays even when delayed

It’s an order I will not disrupt

So into soil let me fade

Let the worms feed on what remains of me

And from death let new life be made

For my body I’ve now no need

I made this before I got into Hellenic paganism but this feels so aggressively Gaia coded so this is dedicated to her as well as Apollo because poetry

[thewitchfarhan]

A Prayer of Thanks to Mother Earth

MahaDevi, Gaia-Shakti, She Who Is All

On The Eve of My Solar Return, I Thank You

I Thank You For the Earth, and the Ground Beneath My Feet

I Thank You For This World, and My Home in the Cosmos

I Thank You For this Life, and the Reality of My Existence

You, Who Has Guided Me Since Childhood

You, Who Holds the Worlds Axis

You, Who Both Birthed and Is the Universe

Thank You for the 25 Years of Life I Have Been Blessed With

Thank You for the Struggles That Have Made Me Who I Am

Thank You for your Love That Gives Me Life and Purpose

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Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Adi Shakti, Namo Namo

Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Sarab Shakti, Namo Namo

Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Pritham Bhagvati, Namo Namo

Kundalini Mata Shakti, Mata Shakti, Namo Namo

आदि शक्ति, आदि शक्ति, आदि शक्ति, नमो नमो

सरब शक्ति, सरब शक्ति, सरब शक्ति, नमो नमो

प्रीतम भगवती, प्रीतम भगवती, प्रीतम भगवती, नमो नमो

कुंडलिनी माता शक्ति, माता शक्ति, नमो नमो ||

ॐ

[froghat1745]

I wish we did confessional like catholics.

And no- not because I wish I could confess my sins and beg for mercy like some toddler awaiting a spanking from their parents for breaking something.. no. I hate that.

It's actually because i think so many of us converted Pegans still carry so much guilt from our past that is eating away at us sometimes, and being able to sit down with a Gentle, Motherly, and Divine High Priestess and tell her how much it weighs upon our souls and how it's affecting our energy manifestation. And ask for her kindly help, because all of us just need a little reassurance sometimes.

And have her smile up at us, warm and tender, and ask us to join her before an alter to take part in a cleansing ritual together, where we can just sit back, relax, and let ourselves be one with the mother, healing the broken forgotten peices of our heart.

I think I'd like that very much.

[asterias-corner]

☀️ ~catch me at my home~☀️

Went out today to connect with Gaia, and with my Fox theriotype!

[angeltheghoul]

I needed a vibe change so I redid my room to fit my theme.

[aliteralactualfactualgremlin]

This.

Before I started my practice (about 2-3 months ago) I was falling farther in farther into depression and losing my will to live.

Then one day I decided to make moon water cause I’d heard of it before and a fortune cookie told me my next full moon would be “enchanting” (yes it’s silly but hey it’s a part of my journey). Next thing you know I’m researching all sorts of stuff about witchcraft, which of course leads to Wicca, which brought me back to the oh so familiar Hellenic pantheon (I grew up on Percy Jackson).

I became more mindful of the gods and suddenly I’m loving life again and have a greater appreciation for all the beauty that exists around me. I would think of Apollo when I sang or wrote poetry and he even helped me get inspiration once I started being able to feel the gods.

Then one day at the park while I was trying to ground myself in nature, I started to feel Gaia. It was like most loving mother I could ask for was smiling down on me.

But even before I could feel the gods, they were already helping to heal my self loathing, body dysmorphia, and depression (I still have some work to do but I’m in a much better mental state now).

That’s what made me realize that this was the path I wanted to go down rather than the christianity I’d clung to for so long. Of course now I have to hide a huge part of myself from nearly everyone around me, but I’ve honestly never been happier.

Thanks for reading to anyone did

Blessed be🫶

Greetings Fellow Travelers!

I think Lady Aphrodite is using my love for writing and helping to send another message to anyone new to deity worship. I was about to make some ramen but then I got another speech in my head so here goes:

I’m sure we’ve all seen the TikTok’s, Instagram and Tumblr posts about how some people say that they can feel the gods, whether it’s when they pray, worship, do devotional acts, or just in life.

And I know that some of you might feel a little jealous, sad, or upset that it hasn’t happened to you.

Well, the truth is, in order to feel that, you have to be intuitive, whether you’re naturally intuitive or you practice it by meditation, deity work, etc.

But

Just because you can’t “feel” the gods, that doesn’t mean they’re not there, or they’re refusing your offerings, praise, or call.

Many times, especially in the beginning, they’ll work in mysterious ways. Super vague, I know but I’ll use Lady Aphrodite as an example.

Before I worked with her, my skin was worse for wear, I had a troubled past with my hair, generally disliked my body, and overall, I didn’t like me.

But the more I worked with her, I noticed subtle changes.

- Hair became shinier and healthier. As well as my love for my hair grew, instead of wanting it to be straight and blown out, I started my curly hair journey and it’s as healthy as it was when I was a little girl, which was 16-17 years ago

- My makeup skills started to improve. The last time I had an improvement was years prior.

- My skin became brighter, and clearer.

And the most important and the most shocking, I began to love myself more, I started to love my body, not just the attractive parts, but appreciating how functional my body was. Feeling blessed for what I had and didn’t have. Feeling beautiful in clothes I used to hate, feeling comfortable in whatever weight or condition I was in. People began to see my aura as brighter and in the best shape I’ve ever been, even when technically nothing had changed.

People around me, start telling me how kind and great I am when I’m feeling down, even if it’s out of character for them.

I met my wonderful boyfriend after 3 dates on Hinge. In the exact way I described him to Her.

And to be honest, I don’t really “feel” her as often as I feel others, but I don’t have to, to know that she’s there, helping me, supporting me, and pushing me to be the best version of myself.

And yes it takes time to build a relationship with the gods, that part is true. But you don’t have to compare yourself to others in their journey.

The gods work in mysterious ways, and it would be foolish to think we know everything about them. They’re too vast for our human brains to fully comprehend them. And I think that’s the beauty in them.

As always, be kind to yourself and others. And if no one’s told you this yet:

Keep it up, you’re doing a good job

Blessed be

[sephsbat]

The chthonic deities were a group of deities in ancient Greek and Roman religions that were associated with the underworld, the earth, fertility, and the dead.

The term "chthonic" comes from the Greek word "chthonios", meaning "of the earth" or "of the underworld".

Some of the most well-known chthonic deities include:

Hades/Pluto - the god of the underworld

Persephone/Proserpina - the queen of the underworld and goddess of spring growth

Demeter/Ceres - the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest

Hecate/Trivia - the goddess of witchcraft, crossroads, and the underworld

Gaia/Terra - the primordial goddess of the earth

Worshippers of chthonic deities often conducted their rituals and made offerings at night or in caves, crevices, or other entrances to the underworld. Animal sacrifices, libations (liquid offerings), and burned offerings were common ways to honor these deities. Chthonic cults and mysteries, such as the Eleusinian Mysteries, were also important aspects of ancient Greek religion.

The chthonic deities were seen as powerful forces that could influence the fertility of the earth, the cycle of life and death, and the well-being of the community. As a result, honoring and appeasing these deities was an important part of religious life in the ancient Greek and Roman world.

How people worshipped these deities

1. Sacrifices: Chthonic deities were often worshipped through blood sacrifices, typically of dark-colored animals like black sheep or bulls. These sacrifices were usually conducted at night or in special underground temples and shrines.

2. Libations: Worshippers would pour out offerings of liquids like honey, milk, water, or wine as libations to the chthonic deities, often pouring the offerings into the ground or into cracks in the earth.

3. Mysteries and Initiations: Many chthonic cults, such as the Eleusinian Mysteries, involved secretive initiation rites and rituals that were only accessible to initiated members. Which were a set of initiation rites associated with the worship of Demeter and Persephone.

4. Chthonic Symbols: Chthonic deities were often associated with symbols like snakes, torches, keys, and the color black, which represented their connection to the underworld and the earth.

5. Funerary Rites: Chthonic deities were closely tied to death and the afterlife, and their worship was often incorporated into funerary rites and the veneration of the dead.

[alchemy-and-royalty]

Shout out to the aroace/acespec/arospec devotees/worshippers of Aphrodite.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Zeus that fear thunderstorms

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Hera (goddess of family) that have crappy biological families.

Shout out to devotees/worshippers of Apollon who have light sensitivity (can’t go outside without sunglasses because the sun is too bright)

Shout out to devotees/worshippers of Artemis that don’t like hunting.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Dionysus that don’t like to drink.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Hades that fear death.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Athena that have intellectual disabilities.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Poseidon that live nowhere near the ocean.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Demeter that can’t keep a plant alive for the life of them.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Hephaestus that dislike welding and building.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Hestia that love traveling far away from home.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Hermes that can’t travel due to medical disabilities or lack of financial stability/nbr

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Ares that heavily dislike war in all it’s forms.

EDIT, ADDING SOME OF THESE:

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Hypnos that have insomnia.

Shout out to the colorblind devotees/worshippers of Iris.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Nyx that love the sun.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Helios that are sick and tired of seeing people label Apollo as the sun deity.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Gaia and Kronos that hate their deities portrayal In PJO/HOO (I see you)

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Hekate that don’t do witchcraft.

Shout out to to devotees/worshippers of Gaynamade. I see you. You’re here.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Kronos that loose track of time.

Shout out to the devotees/worshippers of Gaia that can’t go outside much for whatever reason (work, medical issues, etc)

Shout out to every Pagan!!!

You are special, you are valid </3

[darlingdespairstims]

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Digital offering to mother Gaia <3

Note : need more Gaia devotees moots

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[aliteralactualfactualgremlin]

I haven’t had the chance to go to my local park in over a week and I’ve started to feel less connected to Gaia because of it

I really need this cold weather to hurry up because I miss her a lot :(

[the-constellation-archive]

Being a plural Hellenistic Polytheist is so much, cause why are we worshipping and loving all at once: Zeus, Dionysus, Apollo, Artemis, Hecate, Aphrodite, Gaia, Boreas, Selene, Ares, Hades, Persephone, Athena, Enyo, Eros, Deimos, Phobos, Hera, Nyx, Astraeus, Uranus, Eos, Helios, Styx....

WE DON'T HAVE ROOM FOR MORE ALTARS!!!!

And the gods like us btw, they're completely fine with us being a mixed origin system! They get multiple devotees at once so it makes sense. So if you're an endo, don't worry, even the gods support you 💜

-🌙🌸✨ / 🟢

[thewitchfarhan]

Farhan’s Personal Practice - 07/10/2023

Currently working on revitalizing my personal practice, and re-evaluating the deities I am working with. Here are the major changes I’ve made thus far!

1. I have been trying to work with Shakti in the form of Durga and Kali for the past year or two, but have recently realized that they have no interest in working with me. This was a hard thing to accept - especially given how long I had been working on my relationship with Durga in particular - but I also feel like a lot of tension has left me since coming to this realization. Since accepting this I have felt a recent pull to dedicate my devotion to Sarasvati and Shailputri! Sarasvati I chose because I both felt drawn to her, and because as a Capricorn she is a very auspicious Ishta Devata for me. As for Shailputri, I felt intuitively drawn to her (I can explain this more if anyone’s curious ☺️).

2. Again finding a deity who I don’t work with well - I am changing my focus from Hestia toward Gaia. I don’t believe Hestia is *against* working with me - but I feel like her attitude towards me can be summed up by a shrug emoji 😅. However I feel *very* intuitively compelled to learn more about Gaia and see if this is a better fit.

3. I am working on building a relationship with Apollo and I’m having mixed results 😅 he seems genuinely interested in building a relationship with me but also seems *super* jealous any time I’m trying to work with other deities, or even research other deities? (Has anyone else experienced a kind of possessive nature in their dynamic with Apollo?) I used to be a devotee to Diana/Artemis before my transition, and recently I wanted to try working with a male deity for a change (I typically only work with female deities). After seeing some people talk about their experiences with him on here I decided to give it a shot :)

4. In my person practice I center most things around the 4 elements - so ideally I’d like to have 4 core deities I work with. Currently I have Apollo for Fire, Sarasvati for Water, Gaia for Earth, and Shailputri for Air. I’m trying out this arrangement to see how things work out - but I’m not 100% set on anything yet.

If you want to learn more or have any questions my ask box is always open!

☽༺⛥༻☾

[anoutdateddate]

Guide to worship of Aphrodite 🌊🤲🏼 103

° what an admirer would tell you

Symbolism of Hers

Aphrodite is described as a golden, sea-borne goddess whom’s girdle causes others to fall in love inevitably. Swans and doves are her sacred bird, alongside pigeons and bunnies if you were aware not. In most paintings and statuettes, she is presented naked with symbols such as her girdle, sacred birds, and or cloths hung around her waist as we can see in Venus de Milo. Her appearance goes as far as radiant, golden curls, sea blessed diamond eyes, and a beautiful body. Since she is seaborne as I mentioned, many of her symbols align with the ocean. Pearls, seashells, and sand. As I like to say, “how the ocean obeys, how the pearls compliment her!” In my Aphrodite anadyomene prayers. Her companion, Eros, also known as cupid, plays a role in symbols of hers. Many devotees and worshippers choose to put angels and cupids, (either statues of pictures) on their altar! Flowers also play a big role. Roses are one of her biggest symbols! So is myrtle due to the myth of Aphrodite and Adonis. Personally, I associate daisies and peonies with her in my practice, but again, don’t take this as fact! :D

Her birth, in depth.

Haven’t we all heard the famous story? Well, guess what, there’s more to it. It all began when Gaia, the goddess of the earth, was sick of being stuck impregnated with Ouranos. So, she convinced one of her sons to cut off his genitalia. He did. Therefore he cast the genitalia of his father pursued by his mother into the ocean in a hurry, in all chaos there she rose the “the awfully lovely maiden” taking everyone by surprise, from the sea foam of the privates of ouranos she ascended. As Bethany Hughes says, “Now Athene and Hera will say, in beauty we can never compete!” … in the other myth of Aphrodites birth, she is the daughter of Zeus and Dione. Though, the sea-born myth is much more known and loved.

Sacred divination in the name of Aphrodite

There is one ancient practice completely dedicated to her. It is, phyllorhodomancy. This divination method has many ways of being performed! One practice includes:

Get desired petals and assign meanings.

placing them in a vase and seeing which one is alive by the end of the week.

Which ever petal survived, let the meaning tell you what you need to know. of course, this is only one way to do it. I call it the vase method! But there’s more. Like these listed below:

Petal scrying/cast

Vase method, but whole.

first of all. How do I petal scry/cast? Simple! Take water scrying as an example. Simply have a clean place for it and cast your petals, and last step: interpret. Second, how do I do the whole vase method? Simple! I’ve mentioned doing it with petals only, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Get however many whole roses you want and assign meanings to each and approach the same way you would with the petals. By the end of the week (In the water) you should have your answer! Also, I recommend cleansing with khernips before connecting with her.

I hope this has been helpful for you! Check out more on my blog! Stay blessed.

Hail lady Aphrodite!

🤲🏼🏛️

[gaiasgrimoire]

HEKATE - Myths & Stories

Hekate appears in several myths and stories throughout Greek and Roman mythology, often in the context of magic, crossroads, and the underworld. Though she isn’t one of the Olympian gods, her influence is significant, especially in tales that deal with transformation, liminal spaces, and the afterlife. Here are some of the key myths and stories that mention Hekate:

1. The Myth of Persephone and the Underworld

One of the most famous myths involving Hekate is her role in the abduction and return of Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, by Hades.

Story: Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades and taken to the underworld to become his queen. Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, searched the earth for her daughter, causing all life to wither in her grief. Hekate, hearing Persephone’s cries from the underworld, came to Demeter with her torches and offered her guidance in finding Persephone. In some versions, Hekate accompanies Demeter to confront Hades. Later, when a deal is struck for Persephone to spend part of the year with Hades and part with Demeter, Hekate becomes Persephone's guide, ensuring her safe passage between the two realms.

Hekate’s Role: She acts as a mediator between the realms of life and death, guiding Persephone through the underworld. This myth solidifies her association with the transition between life and death, the underworld, and the cyclical nature of seasons.

2. The Gigantomachy (Battle of the Giants)

In the Gigantomachy, the cosmic battle between the Olympian gods and the giants, Hekate is one of the key deities who aids the gods in their struggle.

Story: The giants, born from Gaia (Earth), rose up against the Olympian gods. The gods, needing powerful allies to defeat the giants, called upon various other deities to aid them. Hekate was one of the gods who fought alongside Zeus and the Olympians, using her torches and magic to defeat the giants.

Hekate’s Role: She is shown here as a powerful protector of the divine order and a wielder of significant magical power. Her involvement in this battle highlights her role as a goddess who transcends realms, participating in cosmic events.

3. Hekate in the Theogony by Hesiod

One of the earliest written accounts of Hekate comes from Hesiod’s Theogony, which describes the origins of the gods.

Story: Hesiod praises Hekate as a goddess who was honored by Zeus above all other deities. She is described as ruling over land, sea, and sky, with dominion over birth, death, and fortune. Hesiod emphasizes her ancient power and portrays her as a unique goddess who survived the Titanomachy (the war between the Titans and Olympians) with her powers intact.

Hekate’s Role: In this text, Hekate is portrayed as a benevolent deity with control over many aspects of life, and Hesiod depicts her as highly respected by both gods and mortals alike. This reinforces her status as an ancient and powerful figure.

4. The Argonautica

In Apollonius of Rhodes' Argonautica, Hekate is invoked by the sorceress Medea, who was her devotee.

Story: In the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, Medea, the daughter of King Aeëtes and a powerful witch, helps Jason obtain the Golden Fleece. Medea was taught the arts of witchcraft by her aunt Circe, but her magic was said to come directly from Hekate, to whom she prayed for assistance. Before performing powerful spells, Medea often invoked Hekate for guidance and strength.

Hekate’s Role: Hekate appears as the goddess of witchcraft, particularly in her role as the patroness of witches like Medea. Medea’s devotion to Hekate reinforces the goddess’s role as the source of magical power and secret knowledge.

5. The Homeric Hymn to Demeter

Hekate is also mentioned in the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, which recounts the story of Demeter and Persephone in more detail.

Story: In this hymn, Hekate hears Persephone’s cries as she is being abducted by Hades. Later, she becomes an important figure in reuniting mother and daughter. Hekate, holding her torches, emerges from the shadows and guides Demeter to Helios, the sun god, who tells Demeter of Persephone’s fate. When Persephone is eventually allowed to return to the upper world, Hekate serves as her companion and guide, accompanying her on her journeys between the worlds.

Hekate’s Role: This story cements Hekate’s role as a protector and guide, particularly in matters of transition, like life and death or the changing seasons.

6. Hekate in the Metamorphoses by Ovid

In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Hekate appears in the story of the witch Circe.

Story: Circe, a powerful sorceress and daughter of the sun god Helios, is a devotee of Hekate. When Circe performs her transformations, whether turning men into animals or casting spells, she invokes Hekate’s power. Ovid’s depiction of Circe emphasizes her connection to Hekate, showing the goddess as the source of Circe’s potent magical abilities.

Hekate’s Role: Here, Hekate continues to embody her associations with witchcraft and transformation, empowering witches like Circe and Medea to perform magic.

7. Hekate and the Birth of the Monster Scylla

Hekate also has a role in the transformation of the sea monster Scylla, as told in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Story: According to one version, the sea monster Scylla was originally a beautiful nymph. The sorceress Circe, jealous of Scylla’s beauty and affection from the sea god Glaucus, invoked Hekate and used her magical powers to transform Scylla into a hideous creature.

Hekate’s Role: Though indirectly involved in the story, Hekate is seen here as the goddess from whom Circe draws her dark transformative magic.

Hekate in Roman and Later Traditions

In Roman mythology, Hekate became known as Trivia, goddess of crossroads, magic, and ghosts. Her associations with the dead and the supernatural were emphasized more strongly in Roman times. Hekate-Trivia was often worshiped at crossroads with offerings left for protection from evil spirits, and she became a figure deeply entwined with Roman magic and necromancy.

Hekate’s role in myth is often tied to transitions, whether they are the literal passages between life and death, changes in personal fortune, or the transformative power of magic. She remains a goddess of liminal spaces, guiding and protecting those who navigate these uncertain realms.

[angeltheghoul]

Making a tiny veg cafe!

[megaraa]

☆Hello!! My name's Nico/Scott/Elliott/Pluto and I'm genderfluid O^O☆

I have a lot of hyperfixations but my main ones rn are: Hercules, The outsiders, Scott pilgrim, Deadpool, Gravity falls, Percy Jackson, south park, smosh, and moral orel XD

I am a hellenic and a devotee of Aphrodite, Hades, Persephone, Ares, Hypnos, Poseidon, Zeus, Gaia, and Hekate. My soul parents are Hades and Persephone tho ^_^

I'm 13, so adults on here don't be weird!! >:<

I often post my art, dumb jokes I came up with, my experience with the gods, and many more!!

Have a nice day and stay gold!!♡