altars for titans and protogenoi
This post more than any of the others is going to be mostly upg or spg. Hardly anyone in antiquity spent a lot of effort worshipping most of these deities, especially the protogenoi, so resources are limited. If you have suggestions or personal addendums, feel free to leave them in the comments. I made a lot of decisions based on what the herbs/crystals are usually associated with: for example, black tourmaline is associated with Nyx (the night) therefore Chaos (the embodiment of the primordial soup and basically the universe) has black tourmaline too.
Also, all the deities on this list can be honored with libation of wine, milk, honey, and oil; offerings of meat or desserts; and burning frankincense/myrrh.
Disclaimer: this is not all of the protogenoi or titans that exist, these are just the most recognizable ones that have the most lore attached. I used theoi.com to research all of these deities.
CHAOS: the first to emerge at creation, the protogenos of the space between heaven and earth, and the air
Colors: black, grey, purple for the concept of chaos
Offerings: feathers, burning incense, cinnamon, anise, cardamom, clove, black pepper, representations of the four elements
Crystals: obsidian, tourmaline, labradorite, lava rock, angelite, amethyst
Animals: birds
PHANES/EROS (the elder): protogenos of procreation
Colors: red, pink for love/procreation. blue, green for nature and creation
Offerings: heart shaped objects, eucalyptus, flowers, egg shells
Crystals: rose quartz, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, malachite, azurite, garnet, desert rose selenite
Animals: birds
NYX: protogenos of the night
Colors: black, dark blue, purple for association with the night, anything galaxy patterned
Offerings: blackberries, blueberries, plum, dew (morning is fine but after sunset is best), dark feathers, dark chocolate, night-blooming flowers (like moonflower or wisteria), black tea/coffee, mugwort
Crystals: obsidian, black tourmaline, labradorite, moonstone (especially black moonstone), selenite, lapis lazuli, amethyst, smokey quartz
Animals: owl
also, she is associated with symbols of keys and veils/cloaks
EREBOS: protogenos of darkness
Colors: black for darkness
Offerings: dark chocolate, black pepper, black salt, charcoal, asphodel
Crystals: black tourmaline, obsidian, smokey quartz, lapis lazuli, azurite, red jasper
Animals: moths
AETHER: protogenos of light and the heavens
Colors: yellow, orange, white for sunlight. blue for the sky
Offerings: sunflowers, bee pollen, morning dew, fruit, feathers
Crystals: honey/blue calcite, yellow/bumblebee jasper, angelite, celestite, milky quartz
HEMERA: protogenos of the day
Colors: blue for the sky, white for the heavens
Offerings: chamomile, sage, lavender, basil
Crystals: angelite, blue calcite, selenite, celestite, milky quartz, sapphire
GAEA: protogenos of the earth
Colors: blue, green, brown for the earth
Offerings: flowers, wood, dirt, anything from nature, really. doing good deeds for the environment
Crystals: unakite, jaspers (various), agates (various), lava rock, tiger's eye, bumblebee jasper, jade, nephrite, serpentine, amber
Animals: serpents, bull, pig, bees
OURANOS: protogenos of the sky
Colors: blue, white, grey for the sky
Offerings: rosemary, sage, mint, leaving your windows/curtains open
Crystals: angelite, celestite, selenite, blue calcite, moonstone, sunstone, star jasper, blue lace agate
Animals: birds
OCEANUS: protogenos of the ocean
Colors: blue and white for the ocean
Offerings: shells, gull feathers, fish scales/bones, sea water, pearls, sand from the ocean
Crystals: larimar, aquamarine, turquoise, lapis lazuli, azurite
Animals: gulls, pelicans, fish
TETHYS: protogenos of fresh water
Colors: blue and green for fresh water
Offerings: lake/pond/river water, fish scales/bones, cattails, sand from a fresh water beach
Crystals: larimar, aquamarine, fluorite, amazonite, petoskey stone
Animals: fresh water fish, dragonflies
THEMIS: protogenos of divine law and order
Colors: white, silver, gold for law
Offerings: thyme, rosemary, anything resembling scales
Crystals: pyrite, bloodstone, smokey quartz, obsidian, alexandrite, lapis lazuli
Animals: owls
TARTARUS: protogenos of the depths
Colors: red and black for the underworld
Offerings: sulfur, saltpeter, black salt, charcoal, deadly nightshade
Crystals: jaspers (various), obsidian, black tourmaline, bloodstone, garnet/ruby, pyrite (contains a lot of sulfur)
Animals: bats, black dogs
KRONOS: titan of time, harvest, and abundance
Colors: yellow, gold for his scythe. white, grey for the concept of time. green, brown for fertility
Offerings: grain, bread, clocks/watches, vervain, poppy, nightshade, clove, allspice
Crystals: jaspers (various), agates (various), labradorite, quartz (various), amethyst, honey calcite, serpentine, amber
Animals: snakes
RHEA: titaness of motherhood, fertility, and generations (like of family)
Colors: red, pink for motherhood. green, brown for fertility
Offerings: menstrual blood, milk, red clover, raspberry, allspice, clove, cinnamon
Crystals: rose quartz, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, amethyst, pink opal, jade, nephrite, tiger's eye, cat's eye, amber
Animals: lion
PHOEBE: titaness of bright intellect and prophecy
Colors: blue, white, and grey for intellect. purple for prophecy
Offerings: sage, bay leaves, lavender, tests/quizzes/homework, yarrow
Crystals: lapis lazuli, amethyst, labradorite, howlite, celestite, moonstone, selenite, celestite
LETO: titaness of motherhood, modesty, and womanly demure, protector of children
Colors: pink, red for motherhood. white for modesty
Offerings: raspberry, allspice, clove, cinnamon, lavender, flowers,
Crystals: moonstone, sunstone, selenite, rose quartz, carnelian, lepidolite, howlite
Animals: wolf, rooster
also, she is associated with veiling
ASTERIA: titaness of falling stars, night time divination, and astrology
Colors: blue, black for the night. white/galaxy pattern for stars. purple for magic
Offerings: star charts, feathers (especially quail), lavender
Crystals: celestite, selenite, star jasper, amethyst, azurite, obsidian, black tourmaline, labradorite, jade
Animals: quail
HELIOS: titan of the sun
Colors: yellow, orange, white for the sun
Offerings: anything that refracts sunlight, sunflower, st john's wort, sage, cow pelt, chicken feathers
Crystals: sunstone, yellow jasper, honey calcite, carnelian, citrine, milky quartz, celestite, angelite, amber
Animals: cattle, sheep, white horses, rooster
SELENE: titaness of the moon
Colors: white, grey for the moon
Offerings: yarrow, moon shaped objects/food, lavender, night-blooming flowers (like morning glories), nighttime dew
Crystals: selenite, celestite, angelite, moonstone, labradorite, smokey quartz, howlite
Animals: horses, oxen, mules
EOS: titaness of dawn
Colors: blue for the sky. white, yellow, orange, pink for colors of dawn
Offerings: morning dew, morning glories, lavender, yarrow, sage
Crystals: rose quartz, citrine, honey calcite, yellow jasper, milky quartz, moonstone, sunstone, selenite, celestite
Animals: horses, cicadas
MNEMOSYNE: titaness of memory
Colors: red, yellow for memory
Offerings: forget-me-nots, myrtle, rosemary, jasmine,
Crystals: jade, amber, turquoise, fluorite, red/yellow jasper
Animals: animals with good memory, like an elephant or raven
PROMETHEUS: titan of forethought, creator of mankind
Colors: red, orange for the fire of creation
Offerings: fennel, burning things, charcoal
Crystals: bloodstone, carnelian, citrine, amber, jaspers (various)
Animals: eagle
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Connecting with Gods and Deities
Hello, My name is Alva Tauri! I am an herbalist, spirit worker, tarot and oracle reader, and lunar and herbal witch dedicated to closing the education gap when it comes to herbalism and witch practices!
Today, I wanted to talk about ways in which I connect with the Gods and deities I worship in my life, to aid new witches in this task in their day to day practice. I believe that we oftentimes overcomplicated this part of our practice and that can make this task seem overwhelming and daunting when, in reality, connection can be simple.
I want to gear this post towards my new witches who do not fully grasp the concept yet or don't yet have an altar, as well as my fellow neurodivergent, mentally ill, and/or chronically ill witches who may find this task daunting for other reasons (I.E. low physical, low mental energy, physical pain, etc.) A portion of this post will be dedicated to low energy ways to connect with your Gods and/or deities to make your practice a bit easier.
Let's get started!
Day to Day Connections
it can be difficult to remember to do rituals or sit at our altar intentionally in our busy lives. here are some tasks you can do within minutes every single day to connect with your Gods and/or deities - great for days that are hectic or with minimal free time:
light a candle and simply say thank you
offer the meal or snack that you made to them
offer your drink to them
bit them goodmorning and goodnight
thank them for the things you enjoy throughout your day
dedicate a cleaning task to them (I.E. vacuuming, doing laundry, etc.)
cleanse your space spiritually and dedicate that task to them (I.E. sage burning, incense, etc.)
Altar-less Connections
we were all new or closeted witches at one point in our lives. none of us started with an altar and a fancy set up with all the tools we needed. here are some ways that you can connect with your Gods and/or deities without an altar:
read about your Gods and/or deities myths and legends
spend some time meditating and simply thinking about them
wear their colors as symbols
make a digital offering to them online
write poetry for them
pray to them
make a playlist for them and listen to it
talk to them about your day (this can be in your head if you are closeted. you do not have to pray out loud for them to hear you. they are always with you and supporting you)
Low Energy Connections
for my fellow neurodivergent, chronically ill, and/or mentally ill witches, here is a section full of little ways you can connect with your Gods and/or deities on rough days that leave you with low mental or physical energy:
pray from the comfort of your bed (they will know you mean this with good intentions. they will not be offended. trust me.)
talk to them about your day
dedicate your self-care routine (no matter how short or long it is) to your Gods and/or deities
offer them your food or drink - this can be as simple as offering them a glass of water if that is all you have the energy to get in that moment
light a candle or incense in their honor (I recommend incense if you are feeling truly exhausted, as you can leaving it burning without any major repercussions, unlike a candle)
dedicate a moment of rest to them (I.E. sleeping, taking a nap, even just taking a moment to sit in silence and rest your body and mind)
make a playlist for them and listen
make a post or pinterest board in their honor
Advanced, More Time Consuming Methods of Connection
on days that you have the time and the energy and are feeling a calling to make a bigger grand gesture, here are some tasks I like to do at my altar. NOTE: you do not have to do these everyday or even every week. if you feel a calling to do this, then do. if you do not, then these are not required. remember, at the end of the day you know your relations with your Gods and/or deities better than anyone else. trust your gut and your intuition:
COMING SOON!
That's all for connections with your Gods and/or Deities! I hope that you found this helpful in your spiritual journey and I hope that you are able to apply this information to your practice.
if you have any questions regarding anything discussed here or anything you feel that I have missed, please send an ask to my ask box! I appreciate all comments and questions!
For more information on my practice, witchcraft, herbalism, spirit work, and divination please check out the guide on my page (linked here)! Everything I have ever posted can be found there!
I wish you all a blessed day filled with peace, endless wealth, and eternal health! Until the next time we meet!
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