#HelPol

[home-fire]

devotional moodboard for Hestia, goddess of the hearth

In thee the Gods have fixed their dwelling place; strong, stable basis of the mortal race. Eternal, much formed, ever florid queen, laughing and blessed, and of lovely mien.

[a-sip-of-ambrosia]

a reminder to all the helpols, something i need to remember too; it's okay to not be able to worship and pray properly every single day, the gods will keep you in their blessings as long as you keep them in your hearts

[olympianbutch]

AI "art" is blasphemous, idc

[hestiashearthfire]

Mounykhia 2024. 🌖🦌

[lavender--milk]

I had a dream recently, most of it is fuzzy but I remember one clear moment of it. I saw Apollo, and he looked exactly like how I imagine and draw him, except he was wearing this necklace. It was a simple gold chain, with a smooth round piece of amber hanging from it. I think he got it as a gift from someone? I'm not sure what it means but I think I'll try to draw it eventually

[invisible-dragons]

About a week or so ago I asked Apollo to help with my pain while trying to sleep, I was laying in bed and, like usual, that hurt to do, and I was having trouble falling asleep. As soon as I asked the pain was almost all gone, and I almost cried, that was what I've been missing out on? It was so nice

I didn't expect it to last more than that night but my pain whole trying to sleep has been almost non-existent since and I'm so grateful

Thank you Lord Apollon, I gave you nothing for it and you helped me anyway, and continued helping me even when I didn't ask, I am so incredibly grateful

[will-o-melisso-laris]

Offerings to Pallas Athene:

-Honey

-Olive oil

-Olives

-Figures of owls

-Wine (if you are of legal age in your country to buy it)

-Water

-Candle

-Incense

-Books

-Statue of her

-Coffee/tea (this can be the drink itself or the steam coming up from it when making it)

Devotional actions:

-Learn martial arts

-Read

-Workout

-Go on walks

-Grow an olive tree

-Learn a new hobby

-Write poetry or hymns for her

-Play strategy games

-Learn about past wars

-Learn anything

-Write a clever book

-Charity (either donating or volunteering or both)

-Learn a new skill

(There are many more offerings and devotional actions but I came up with all the ones I could think of, I hope you have enjoyed and found this helpful. May the gods be with you)

[khaire-traveler]

🪻 Subtle Hyakinthos Worship 🌱

Pick flowers; press or dry them

Start a garden; tend to a plant

Grow your own herbs or produce

Keep a picture of him in your wallet

Wear jewelry that reminds you of him

Get a candle that reminds you of him (no altar needed)

Make a flower crown, especially with Laurel leaves included

Drink an herbal/flower tea (SAFELY!!!); add some honey to it

Support environmental preservation or LGBT rights organizations

Have imagery of swans, flowers, hyacinths, an iris or larkspur (sources believe one of these are the original flower mentioned in myth), the sun/sunlight, or rebirth (maybe spring) around

Have a stuffed animal swan or any animal you associate with rebirth

Express yourself in little ways if you can't be fully open; a bracelet that represents your gender, pride flag colored shoelaces, etc.

If you have a partner, buy or pick flowers for them; buy or pick flowers for yourself

Pick up trash in your environment

Try spring cleaning; tidy up your space

Take a self-care bath/shower, especially with herbs or flower petals

Make a list of things that made you smile throughout the day/week, big or small

Talk a walk/hike in nature; walk through a field of flowers or an area with lots of flowers

Put up a sugar water feeder for pollinators, such as hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees

Fall asleep/meditate to the sounds of nature - bird songs, forest ambiance, etc.

Take regular breaks from screens; be sure to get some fresh air

Learn about the local flora

Try foraging (SAFELY!!!)

Practice compassion towards others as well as yourself

Donate fresh fruits and vegetables to soup kitchens and homeless shelters (if the shelters accept perishables)

Get some movement throughout your day, even if it's just stretching your muscles

Eat three meals a day; try to eat well if able

Stay hydrated; drink lots of water

Take your medications, if any

Try herbal/natural remedies for MINOR health problems; stomaches, headaches, sore throats, etc.

Take some time to bask in the sunlight

Get accustomed to the idea of change; without change, we cannot progress

Keep a self-love and self-growth journal; write about your feelings (positive and negative), treat yourself with understanding, write ways you've changed throughout the month, etc.

Engage in comforting activities after a hard day; engage in self-care

Engage with childhood media; get in touch with the younger part of yourself

Get comfortable with the idea of growing older; to be human is to grow old; to grow old is not a bad thing

Be kind to children; play with them if offered

Dance/sing to music, especially music that makes you feel free, wild, young, or happy

Recycle when you can; try to make/use your own compost

Leave flowers on graves (ask permission from the cemetery first!!!)

Make your own cookies, pastries, breads, etc.; try to use natural ingredients

Give out handmade pastries, cookies, breads, etc. to loved ones and those in need

Try to ground yourself in nature; stand in a green landscape with bare feet (if safe); focus on the fresh air coming into and out of your lungs, the peaceful sounds near you, etc.

Be gentle with yourself, especially if you're having a difficult time; treat yourself as you would treat a loved one - someone extremely near and dear to your heart

Open your windows, blinds, curtains, etc. on a sunny day; let the light or fresh air in

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This is my life of discreet ways to worship Hyacinthus! I found this list a bit challenging, mostly due to the stress I'm dealing with offline, so I'll likely make edits to it in the future. In the meantime, I hope someone finds this helpful! Take care! 💜

Link to Subtle Worship Master list

[harvest-of-the-present]

"I won't force you. You don't deserve to be forced. Just live— Live"

—from a meditation with Dionysus

[lostinvasileios]

Prayers.

Me: I haven't prayed in so long... *Sigh* I'm sorry, my loves. For being a lack-luster spouse/devotee.

Apollon, barging in: My dear, you don't need to stress about prayer. For the rhythm of your heartbeat alone is a hymn for us. The patterns of your breaths count as our poetry. And the rush of your blood through your entirety... Is our prayer.

Me, in sickly shambles: wwahahwhwjaawff??!!?!?

Apollon, proud of being the charismatic husband he always is: 😘😘💋

[aceofcupsbiggestfan]

Delphinia

~ 6 (or 7) Mounykhion ~

Celebrating Apollon and Aretmis, Delphinia kicked off with unmarried girls proceeding to their shrine/temple on the bank of the Ilissos River.

Girls carried branches of olive wrapped in white wool in honor to Apollon. Delphinia is thought to be in dedication to Apollon as a god who controlled the sea and fair travel as Theseus had prayed to him for his fallen companions before he set sail.

While in mythos Theseus is connected to Apollon it is more likely that this day was in celebration to his twin, Artemis, as it falls on her holy day. In this sense, the women asked for Artemis' protection and favor. Similarly, maidens were associated with Artemis, not Apollon.

Modern Hellenist can observe this day by celebrating both the Twins, though I recommend separate. An unmarried women might wish to offer to Artemis for protection and Apollon for fair travels. Men and non-binary people might wish to offer to Artemis for thanks for the protection of women, good hunting, travel at night, or anything else and Apollon for fair travel. You may also wish to thank the Twins for anything they might have done recently for you, or simply offering in thanks to build Kharis.

Traditional Offerings:

Offering of Olive branches in white wool (or yarn/ribbon)

Symbols of Artemis (deer, bows, arrows, antlers, the moon)

Symbols of Apollon (the sun, chariots, bows, arrows, lyre, poetry)

Traditional Acts

Offerings to Artemis and Apollon as Twins

Offerings to Artemis as the protector of unmarried women and young girls

Offerings to Apollon for fair travel

Singing Hymns to the Twins

Khaire Artemis! Khaire Apollon! 🌘🏹☀️

[sillimoff]

prank war with Eros, I am losing.

when I contact Eros, he sometimes shows himself as a young mischievous boy, as he was in some old tales. And we like this relationship, it was all good and well until he declared a prank war. I STARTED A PRANK WAR WITH SN ANCIENT GOD.

here is how it has gone so far.

me- calls him silly

him- p u s h e s m e d o w n a h i l l

me- pulls an uno reverse

him- MAKES A CRYSTAL DROP INTO MY CANDLE, MAKING WAX FLY EVERYWHERE AND COVER THE CRYSTAL. IT TOOK TEN MINUTES TO SCRAPE IT OFF THE FLOOR AND CRYSTAL.

y’all how do I get him back?

[a-sip-of-ambrosia]

saying good morning and goodnight to your deities >>>>

[thefloweredblade]

Vintage wlw will forever own my heart. We have been here for ages, and we won’t leave.

[odinswitch]

Quick reminder for both new pagans and experienced pagans: it's normal to not always feel a deity's presence, and it's normal even if you never feel their presence. You're not doing anything wrong.

[posthumous-pagan]

the struggle