#helpol notion

[athenaeum-of-the-herald]

Slowly but surely we're getting nearly done

(Ignore the playlist it's still a work in progress)

[applefoam]

it's that time of the day again (hyperfixating on writing down as much info as possible on the theoi)

[knightoflove]

tbh I get so on edge when people make a fuss abt Dionysus NEEDING to be “handsome” or “beautiful”. Bc. Beauty is so different to so many people. What do you mean “handsome” or “beautiful”? Bc I have a Feeling you mean Skinny.

[haunted-rum-art]

I made a Hellenic Polytheism page in Notion, so that I can keep track of my religious studies, habits, and goals in one space. It has made my life so much easier. I did use a template to make it and just made some changes to photos and names of some of the pages/links.

[astravenus222]

ㅤ𐑙 ࣪ ۫ ୧ ࣫ ִ 𝕯igital 𝓑ook 𝕠𝕗 𝓢hadows 📖𑁯 🪄 ୨୨

This is going to be the index(masterlist) of my digital book of shadows on here on tumblr. I will also create one in notion that is more extended and with reference along side the one that I will create physically on a folder because I think it’s better that way.

This is going to be organized into different “books”, this was inspired by this post.

Each book will have an explanation and some examples of what will be includes inside, and each one will have a dedicated post or mini index.

Book of wisdom

This section will focus on introspection, spiritual growth and foundational practices. Also as well energy work.

Lucid dreaming

Dream Work

Meditation

Chakra healing

Chakra correspondences

Shadow work

Levels of Consciousness

Auras

Basics of energy work

Book of the Sun

This will include all related to the sacred energy of our lovely sun. And all the work and correspondence according to them.

Solar Correspondences

Magickal Times of the Day and Hour in the Day

Days of the week correspondences

Seasonal Correspondences, Lore, Rituals

Sabbat Lore, Correspondences and Rituals

Sun Deities and how to honour them

Book of the Moon

This will be focused around the lunar cycles, Magick and the energy of the mystical moon.

Lunar correspondences

Moon phases magick

Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses

Esbats: Lore and Rituals

Moon Deites and how to honour them

Book of the Stars

Centered around the astrology, of as it name says the stars.

Western Zodiac Correspondences

Chinese Zodiac

12 houses

Planetary Retrogades

Book of Crystals

How to use and work with crystals along correspondences.

Crystal Correspondences

Programming and Cleasing Crystals

Crystal Magick

Book of Herbs

The use and the practice and Magick of the herbs and plants that I have access to, also I will be trying to create a garden and incorporate lunar Magick on it.

Herbal Correspondences

Recipes for Teas, Infusion

Herb Drying and Storage Techniques

Potions, Oinments and Tinctures

Gardening with Magick

Book of Divination

Related to divination, although the main focus will be tarot.

Tarot meaning

Tarot spreads

Runes meanings

Pendulum

Other forms of divination

Book of the planets

The plants and their influence.

Planetary Correspondences

Astrology and Planetary Magick

Birth chart and how the planets affect it

Book of spirits

Ancestors

Cosmic team

Fae(?)

Elemental spirits

Spirit communication techniques

Spirit guides

Protection and Boundaries when working with them

Deity Work

Book of the Water

Holy waters: How to make and Use them

Moon Water, Storm Water, and other types

Using water in cleansing and protection

Water Magick

Book of the elements

For each one I will include, properties, deities, correspondence and rituals

Earth

Air

Fire

Water

And that’s it’s, the organization that I’m gonna be using for my book of shadows <3. Also please note that this is work in progress and it takes time so sorry if it’s messy. Another three books that I will like to add are one for helpol, and maybe one Nordic and Egyptian paganism.

Another point to add is that the way that I investigate is by searching all the correspondences to a season(specially in astrology) for example is that in Sagittarius season I am gonna be using, all of the correspondences and making posts and researching that.

The last point to take into consideration is that my main Magick is glamour Magick and I like to associate it all and create outfits inspired by it, mainly makeup and clothing that I would wear to connect with that energy, so in each post I will create and when I can, will try to link it to glamour Magick

Last update: December 2024

[haunted-rum-art]

I was inspired by your notion setup to create my own! i'm having so much fun putting it together :) hope you're having a good day!

Thank you! I hope you're having a good day as well. :) I'm glad you're having fun with it! I loved putting mine together, it was really satisfying.

[athenaeum-of-the-herald]

would you be willing to expound a bit on how you see peoples monotheistic background influence their views of polytheism? I'd like to think that i've deconstructed my christian upbringing, but i'm always on the look out for ways i still need to heal and grow :)

Khaire, and gladly!

I'm planning to write a much longer post on the Christianization of modern hellenic polytheism, but for now I'll go over some cliff notes.

Shame, Guilt, and the Concept of Sin

I've seen MANY posts where people will be worried and afraid that they've somehow angered the gods in ways such as not being divinely good or "stepping out of line." This concept doesn't exist in hellenic polytheism, as the concept of sin isn't a part of it. While yes, there are ways to anger the gods, the only ways to do that is to step so far out of left field you might as well not even call yourself helpol if you do it.

Mythic Literalism

Many monotheistic religions require taking the holy book as sole fact with no nuance. Jesus walking on water, the immaculate conception, etc. However, in hellenic polytheism, it is to be understood that these myths are NOT to be taken as immediate fact and that there is angreat deal of cultural nuances and meanings behind them. One that comes to mind immediately is The Raping if Persephone. This story details a very real issue that was relevant in ancient Greece. Young women who's agency were taken and they were married off against their wills by their fathers. The story details a pained and sorrowful mother who stood up against the patriarchal hierarchy, and FORCED her daughter's father to accept her demands. And while she couldn't win the war (as ultimately her daughter remained in the marriage and away from her mother for a good portion of time), her winning the battle was enough to comfort many women and mothers in similar situations.

Understanding mythic literalism and the lack thereof is essential to hellenic polytheism, and is far less so if not at all prelevant in monotheistic religions. And many beginners come into hellenic polytheism with that same preconceived notion.

There's a lot more like research and worship and the lack thereof, the preconceived importance of titles, and prayers of generalities vs prayers of requests, but those are the little notes for now!

I hope that answered your question a bit and safe travels! ♡