#indigo gabbro

[joxaren-ebelyn]

big ol art dump because i remembered i should post here actually JKSFGNJSNDG these were made around the same time as the mermaid lapis i did, just didnt post em at the same time

some closeups of the stuff i really liked, too

and here are some designs i did for a friend i made on discord :)) a sapphire and a custom soldier type, Indigo Gabbro.

as well as a recent commission! a simple ref sheet :)

big ol art post over :)

[the-clumsywitch]

Indigo Gabbro (also called Mystic Merlinite)

[our-lord-satanas]

PERSEPHONE

WHO IS SHE?

Persephone, also known as Kore (meaning "young woman” or “girl" in Greek), is one of the main deities from Greek mythology. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, the Goddess of the Harvest. She is also the wife of Hades, the God of the Underworld, and she is associated with spring, fertility, and rebirth.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: Persephone is typically depicted as a young and beautiful woman, with long, dark hair and eyes. She is often shown wearing a white dress or robe, and she is usually associated with flowers, especially flowering plants that bloom in the spring. She is also often associated with pomegranates, which symbolized her wedding to Hades, and which she ate while she was in the Underworld.

Personality: Persephone is usually depicted as kind, gentle, and compassionate. She is often seen as a mediator and peacemaker, and a defender of the innocent and vulnerable. She is also often portrayed as a motherly figure who is caring and nurturing. She is also sometimes seen as defiant and rebellious, and she is known to have a more powerful side that can punish those who defy her.

Symbols: pomegranate, waxing moon, narcissus, bones, seeds of grain, bats, torch, flowers, and deer

Goddess of: spring, the dead, the Underworld, grain, and nature

Culture: Greek

Plants and trees: asphodel wheat, willow, narcissus, lily, ivy, cherry tree, lily of the valley, daisy, lavender, vines, roses, pomegranates, oak, and hibiscus

Crystals: rose quartz, pigeon’s blood, rosolite, star diopside, flower agate, grossular, balas ruby, chiavennite, red spinel, clinoptilolite, Mozambique garnet, heliodor, African jade, uvarovite garnet, biotite, green calcite, hiddenite, green agate, African emerald, quantum, vivianite, indigo gabbro, green jasper, diopside, garnet, clinochlore, aventurine, iolite, and snowflake obsidian

Animals: deer, bat, black ram, parrot, and monkey

Incense: rose, pomegranate, jasmine, apple, vanilla, almond, horal, bergamot, and cinnamon

Colours: green, pink, black, light blue, purple, magenta, indigo, and yellow

Numbers: 3, 6, and 7

Zodiacs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Taurus

Tarot: High Priestess and Ace of Pentacles

Planets: Moon, Pluto, and Venus

Days: Monday, Ostara, Beltane, Lammas, Samhain, Lesser Mysteries. Eleusinian Mysteries, Proerosia, Stenia. Thesmophoria, and Heliogenna

Parents: Zeus and Demeter

Siblings: several paternal half-siblings and maternal half-siblings

Partner: Hades

Children: Melinoë, Zagreus, Dionysus, and Erinyes

MISC:

• Grains: due to her connection to the cycle of life and death. She is often depicted with grains, such as wheat, barley, and oats, which symbolize the cycle of life and death.These grains represent the cycle of life, as they are sown and then harvested, only to be sown again in a constant cycle. This symbolic representation of death and rebirth aligns perfectly with Persephone's association with the underworld and the cycle of seasons. Therefore, she is associated with grains to showcase the cycle of life and death.

• Spring: due to her connection to the changing of seasons and rebirth, she is often depicted as rising from the afterlife in spring, representing the renewal and rebirth of nature.This is because in the Greek myth, Persephone spends part of the year in the underworld with Hades, but returns to the land of the living in spring. Her return symbolizes the return of light and warmth, and the blossoming of nature.Therefore, she is associated with the season of spring as she symbolizes the rebirth and rejuvenation that comes with the new season.

• Pomegranates: according to the myth, Hades abducted Persephone and took her to the Underworld, where he forced her to eat a pomegranate. This act was a symbolic gesture of his hold over her, and it was also seen to symbolically represent her connection to the Underworld.The pomegranate became closely associated with Persephone and the Underworld, and it has remained a symbol of Persephone and her association with the Underworld ever since.

• Flowers: she is associated with flowers due to her association with spring. She is often depicted holding a bouquet of flowers, or being surrounded by blooming flowers.This is especially the case from the Greek festival of Anthesteria, which was a celebration in honour of Persephone's return from the Underworld. During this festival, people would decorate their homes and temples with flowers, representing the growth and renewal associated with Persephone's return.

• Birds: mainly doves, she is frequently depicted with a dove on her shoulder, and she overall shown with doves all around her.There are a couple of reasons for this. First, doves have long been symbolic of peace and tranquility, which aligns with Persephone's gentle and calming nature. Second, doves are often associated with symbols of fertility and rebirth, which aligns with Persephone's connection to the Underworld and spring.

• Water: she is associated with water for a couple of reasons. First, she is the Goddess of spring, and water is a vital factor for life and growth. Water is necessary for flowering bloom and green plants, so it is closely associated with the growth and renewal associated with spring. Second, water is also a symbol of rebirth and renewal, as it is a fluid element that is constantly changing and transforming. This fits well with Persephone's role as an Underworld Goddess and her connection with the cycle of life and death, as death and rebirth are represented as a transformation process.

• Gold: the Underworld is associated with riches and treasures that are commonly represented in the form of gold. This connection to riches represents the fact that the Underworld was a place of great wealth and abundance, and it represents the treasures that were found there, such as gold, jewels, and precious metals. This is another aspect of Persephone's connection to the Underworld and her role as a divinity of death and rebirth.

• Trees: they represent the natural cycle of life and death, as they grow and flourish during the warm months, then shed their leaves during the winter months, before starting the cycle all over again.Trees are also associated with fertility and rebirth, as they produce seeds and fruit that propagate new life. This ties in with Persephone's role as a Goddess of spring, and her connection with the Underworld and the cycles of nature.

FACTS ABOUT PERSEPHONE:

* She takes her role in the Underworld seriously.

* Her epithets included but were not limited to: Despoina (The Mistress), Melindia (Honey), Aristi Cthonia (Best Cthonic), and Kore (The Maiden).

* Unlike Hera and Amphitrite, Persephone didn’t have a husband that constantly cheated on her (she was married to Hades). However, there is a myth about her cheating on Hades with Adonis, depending on the version. As far as I know, Hades did nothing about the matter. I think that implies it didn’t count as cheating to him, or maybe Persephone only loved Adonis as her son, which makes sense to me since she raised him. But yes, it’s perfectly acceptable and legitimate to say she cheated on Hades.

• Persephone is often called a spring or vegetation Goddess but all that seems to mainly be related to Demeter, her mother, when it’s time for Persephone to return her. Truly incidental. Persephone was much more an Underworld Goddess than a flowery Goddess.

• There’s evidence to suggest that, as far as religious history goes, Persephone as a character in religion is older than Hades, and was an underworld deity too.

• Some sources suggest Persephone was the mother of Dionysus, but to be fair Dionysus has a bajillion origin stories.

• As far as I know, and correct me if I’m wrong, it wasn’t too popular to depict Persephone with red hair colours until the Victorian era, when a popular red-headed model was used for a famous painting of Proserpina (the Roman equivalent to Persephone). Before, she had occasionally been depicted with red hair, but black and blonde were just as popular. Nowadays, in media, she’s often portrayed as red or pink haired, although even that trend is dying again.

• Some people like to think Persephone was a minor or weak Goddess. That was simply not true. She was considered frightening in her own right.

• Someone tried to kidnap her right from the Underworld. Hades had him attached to a chair for eternity.

HOW TO WORK WITH PERSEPHONE:

First, set up an altar or sacred space dedicated to her, you can then set offerings such as candles, flowers, and other symbolic items are also essential to respectfully honouring her. Prayers and incantations can be said to her to ask for guidance, support, and her blessings. Meditation and visualization can be used to feel Persephone's presence and connect with her energy. Feast days and holidays can also be celebrated to honour her.

PRAYER FOR PERSEPHONE:

To begin, you can address her by name and say something like: 

“Lady Persephone, Goddess of the Underworld. I come before you in humility, I seek to find peace and healing to shed myself of pain and strife. I ask for your guidance and strength in my time of need to weather through the storms of life.”

“Thank you for your love and kindness. Please open my path to the light and give me the strength to continue to walk down this path. May we all find peace and healing, in the realm of both life and death. Hail Lady Persephone.”

WHAT ARE SIGNS THAT PERSEPHONE WANTS ME TO WORK WITH HER?

If your request to work with Persephone has been accepted, here are some signs that you can look for:

• A sense of calmness or peace around you.

• Feeling connected to nature and the changing of seasons.

• Attracting more birds or other doves.

• Seeing or smelling flowers in unexpected places.

• Having vivid dreams about death and rebirth.

• Experiencing a sudden increase in energy and motivation.

• Feeling connected to the Underworld and the realm of death.

• Having a deep feeling of contentment and acceptance within yourself.

If your request to work with Persephone has not been accepted, you may notice the following signs:

• Feeling anxious or uneasy.

• A feeling of being disconnected from nature and the changing of seasons.

• Having vivid, unpleasant and disturbing dreams.

• Experiencing a decrease in energy and motivation.

• Feeling a sense of unease or uneasiness around you.

• Feeling disconnected from the Underworld and the realm of death.

• Experiencing a sense of unease or tension within yourself.

Overall you need to be respectful of deities denying your request.

OFFERINGS:

• Pomegranates/pomegranate juice.

• Honey.

• Floral tea.

• Breads.

• Flower crowns or arrangements.

• Dark chocolate.

• Flowers.

• Crushed mint.

• Animal bones.

• Jewelry.

• Art of bats, rams, or deer.

• Crystals: rose quartz, agate, black onyx, pink tourmaline, obsidian, coral, and jasper.

• Spring water.

• Grains.

• Plants.

• Incense: vanilla, almond, horal, bergamot, and pomegranate

• Sweets.

• Dirt from a dead plant (or person).

• Wine.

• Seeds.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS FOR PERSEPHONE:

• Stop to smell flowers.

• Pair lace and leather together, she loves this.

• Singing.

• Plant flowers.

• Wear pomegranate scented things--perfume, lotion, lip gloss, etc.

• Tend to wild plants if they need care.

• Go barefoot more often and feel the way the ground feels on your bare feet.

• Honour the dead.

• Support local farmers and beekeepers.

• Honour the deaths of animals and if you can, bury them or leave them in a place where nature will care for them.

• Buy yourself a nice bouquet of flowers, or make your own.

• Place flowers on barren graves.

• Spread seeds of native flowers on the sides of highways or other unincorporated places (be sure to check local laws on this).

• Wear something fancy when you feel like it, make yourself feel like the royalty you are.

• Offer her fruits/nuts.

• Listen to music that reminds you of her.

• Wear a flower crown.

• Collect crystals like rose quartz, garnet, citrine, green tourmaline, and topaz.

• Rose quartz is a go-to stone for me for many Gods, Persephone being one of the many.

• She really digs topaz and the tourmaline in my experience.

• Love yourself, of course, just as she loves you.

• Gardening.

• Taking care of graveyards.

• Visiting forests and fields.

• Learn about local plants, flowers, and herbs.

• Creating flower crowns.

• Going bone hunting.

• Creating a more biodiverse lawn/backyard.

• Not killing animals (spiders, mice, etc.)

IS IT SAFE TO EAT OR DRINK AN OFFERING I GIVE TO HER?

It's generally not considered safe to consume food and drink offerings that you give to Persephone because of her connection with the underworld and the realm of death.While food and drink offerings are traditionally given to the gods as a gesture of thanks and respect, in the case of Persephone, these offerings are associated with the underworld and the cycle of life and death. Consuming such offerings represents an immersion in the underworld and could lead to negative consequences. It should also be noted that Persephone is a deity of death, and consuming offerings meant for her may be seen as a disrespect to her position.

[artful-browniebites]

While Mahogany Obsidian is something of a loose cannon, Indigo Gabbro is the absolute definition of what makes a good soldier. Loyal, stoic, serious, and incredibly skilled. Reliable in a fight. Or, he’s usually the perfect soldier, at least. Again, loyalty as well as honor are one of his key traits, and if that loyalty is to someone acting against Shinra, Gabbro will not hesitate to turn his back, nor will he act if something is against his personal code.

[cubistcreature]

Calsilica and Mystic Merlinite (Indigo Gabbro)

Rebel nomads.

[spllcat]

muse as a deity.

RULES: Think carefully about your character and their development through their journey (canon or OC) within their story. Fill out the chart and tag whoever you want! Multi-muses, feel free to pick any of your characters—just a few, or all of them. Please repost, so the dash isn’t clogged with reblogs.

ELY BLAKE.

GOD OF. New beginnings, ending, transformation

ASSOCIATED WITH. second chances, restoration, new chapters, self love, remover of obstacles, rewarding perseverance with good fortune and success in new endeavors, hope and possibility, but also duality, contact with other planes of existence, death, revenge, survival, resurrection.

 SACRED PLANTS. medicinal herbs, poisonous & carnivorous plants.

daffodil ( rebirth & news beginnings ). trumpet gentian ( power & healing ). sweet cicely ( use during rituals for the dead or dying. helps with divination & the contact of spirit ). mullein ( represents the cross roads. offers protection from nightmares & hexing ). verbena ( psychic protection, peace & purification ). sweet pea ( blissful pleasure ). garden heliothrope ( devotion & dreams fulfilled ).

SACRED STONES / GEMS.

indigo gabbro ( magic, intuition, awakening ) lemurian blue calcite ( healing, past life, communication ) galena ( spiritual growth, transformation ) kambaba jasper ( grounding, earth energy, calming ) jet ( revenge, punishment ) rhodochrosite ( self love, emotional support )

SACRED ANIMALS. black cat, all felines, fox, crow, raven, owl, butterfly, moth.

COLORS. jewel tones, green, brown, red, bronze, gold, black.

FOOD. honey cakes, herbs, tea, fruits (especially apple & pomegranate), vegetables, cheeses.

SCENTS. bonfire, fertile soil, petrichor & ozone, herbal & floral, mahogany, liquorice & sulfur.

ACCEPED OFFEREINGS / WAYS TO HONOR.

acorn, pine cones, rain water, animals bones, sculpted and carved wood, bowl of herbs, flowers, cider, small cakes, blood from one's enemy, pretty trinkets, wishes & messages. volunteering at animal shelters, tending to wounded animals, sharing a meal with family or close friends, standing up for those that are marginalized, trying new things, taking care of your mental health.

tagged by. @carnivorare 💕 tagging. @wickedslip @contradictivs @faerytle @pumpcursed @citizenstarlight @insanislupus @ma1ignant @goldenlilja @ruinedmyself @hedonst

[partyg0re]

STIMBOARD MASTERLIST

REQUESTED:

Thresher shark

German shepherd with military themes

FANDOM:

Swordsmachine (Ultrakill)

Gabriel (Ultrakill)

V1 (Ultrakill)

Mindflayer (Ultrakill)

V2 (Ultrakill)

Sisyphus Prime (Ultrakill)

Hare (Nu Pugodi)

Squip (Be More Chill Broadway)

Backrooms

Bacteria (Backrooms)

Partygoer (Backrooms)

Partypooper (Backrooms)

Gabbro/Giants Deep (Outer Wilds)

Riebeck/Brittle Hollow (Outer Wilds)

Dr. Party (Sparklecare Hospital Pre-boot)

Dog (Cruelty Squad)

Ricardo Irving (Resident Evil Village)

Cassandra (Pico's School)

MISC:

Manta ray

PERSONAL OC:

Daisy Bell

Malcolm

Viscera

Eclipse

Viper

Scylas Evergreen

Indigo

Teddy Bell

Jasper

GIFT/OTHER OC:

Ophiuchus

Striker

Oizys

Chip

Chupacabra based with spikes, vitiligo, and grunge

[werebutch]

I did a little id on the tower u gave me and I think it's indigo Gabbro if u were wondering :3 I LUVS ITTT LULLL

OMG YAY that’s awesome ya I literally could not figure it out LOLL yayayaya

[rat-in-a-coffin]

crystal haul because ive impulsively spent my money again <3

moss agate and indigo gabbro (aka my favourites) i originally wasn’t gonna buy any but i will never get enough of them lmao

malachite and suglite!! ive been looking all over for a suglite and finally i found one :3 also ive been looking at that piece of malachite for months now so i just had to get it

k2 & green snakeskin jasper :0 i didn’t have either of these before and let me tell you, they are beautiful

and last but not least a super 7!! ive been telling myself not to buy more super 7 for a while since i already have a couple pieces and i just ordered a big fucking sphere of it but mann these are my weakness rn

[angelandgypsy]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Mystic Merlinite (Indigo Gabbro) Healing Crystal Sphere & Stand.

[cinnabuncombyne]

𝑪𝒓𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 - 𝑮 𝑳𝒊𝒔𝒕

List for the crystals/rocks/minerals that start with G!

Indigo - Gabbro

Raw - Gabbro

Galaxite

Galena

Almandine - Garnet

Demantoid - Garnet

Grossularite - Garnet

Hessonite - Garnet

Pyrope - Garnet

Rhodolite - Garnet

Spessartite - Garnet

Tsavorite - Garnet

Uvarovite - Garnet

Garnierite

Gashenite

Gaspeite

Gem Silica

Gibbsite

Goethite

Red - Goldstone

Blue - Goldstone

Goshenite

Grandidierite

K2 Granite

Grenatite

Gyrolite

[our-lord-satanas]

HADES

WHO IS HE?

Hades is the Greek God of the Underworld and the dead. He is a powerful deity who rules over the Underworld and governs the souls of the departed. He is associated with darkness, death, and rebirth, and is often depicted with a bident, which is a two-tined spear that he uses to guide souls through the Underworld. He is the older brother of Zeus and Poseidon and is often depicted as a gentle and compassionate deity, though he can also be wrathful and vengeful when provoked.

BASIC INFO:

Appearance: Hades is typically depicted as having a dark and brooding appearance. His general look varies in different sources and cultures, but some common features of his are him often depicted with jet black hair and a beard of the same colour, portrayed as wearing a robe and cloak that covers his whole body, sometimes even covering his head as well, and in some representations, Hades is shown carrying a bident as his primary weapon, which is a type of spear with two heads. In other depictions, he is shown holding a single-headed scepter or riding a chariot pulled by black horses.

Personality: Hades is generally regarded as a dark and brooding figure, one of the more brooding and mysterious deities in Greek mythology. He is usually depicted as a stoic and severe individual, who seems to be weighed down by the burden of ruling the afterlife. He is often portrayed as silent, contemplative, and watchful, with a deep sense of obligation towards preserving the order of the Underworld and carrying out his tasks as the god of death. He has also been attributed to have qualities of wisdom and strength, representing the forces of balance and justice in the Underworld. Ultimately, Hades' personality is often characterized as secretive and mysterious.

Symbols: keys, chariot, helmet, Cerberus, cornucopia, cypress, narcissus, serpent, mint plant, white poplar, dogs, pomegranate, sheep, cattle, screech owl, and horses

God of: the Underworld and wealth

Culture: Greek

Plants and trees: black lavender, bluebells, lily of the valley, belladonna, foxglove, mandrake, mint, white poplar, cypress, asphodel, narcissus, and pomegranate

Crystals: star garnet, black coral, star diopside, pinolite, balas ruby, chromite, red coral, xenotime, pyrolusite, black coral, red spinel, nuummite, biotite, obsidian, melanite, indigo gabbro, doipside, garnet, and anatase

Animals: snake, dog, sheep, cattle, screech owl, horse, black ram, bull, vulture, black cat, crow, and raven.

Incense: frankincense, sandalwood, myrrh, rose, lavender, and patchouli

Colours: dark blue, black, purple, dark green, bronze, gold, silver, and grey

Numbers: 3, 6, and 7

Zodiac: Scorpio

Tarot: The Hermit, Death, Judgment, and Suit of Swords

Planet: Pluto

Days: Monday, Samhain, The Summer Solstice, The Feast of the Dead, and May 1st (linked to the Underworld in many cultures), Pytnaia (or Pytnalia), Anthesteria, Thesmophoria, Deipnon, Helleia, and Saturnalia

Parents: Cronus and Rhea

Siblings: Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia

Partner: Persephone

Children: Zagreus, Melinoë, and Macaria

MISC:

• Relics: Hades' relics and symbols include the helmet of darkness and the helm of darkness, which are items from Greek mythology that are connected to death and the underworld.

• Pets: animals that are often associated with Hades include black cats, black rabbits, and ravens.

• Food and drinks: it might seem odd to offer food and drinks to a God of the dead, some items that are associated with Hades include pomegranates, figs, salt, dark chocolate, and wine.

• Domains: the primary domains of Hades include the Underworld, death, darkness, and the afterlife.

• Titles: some of Hades' titles include King of the Underworld, Lord of the Underworld, and Ruler of the Dead.

• Relinquishment: in Greek mythology, Hades was known to relinquish the majority of his powers to Zeus in return for ruling the Underworld, a symbolic gesture of his commitment to the underworld.

• Underworld: the Underworld is one of Hades' primary realms, and is where he rules as the king of the dead.

FACTS ABOUT HADES:

• Name: Hades is named after the Greek word for "unseen" or "unobserved," referring to his dominion over the realm of the dead.

• Role: he is the ruler of the Underworld, where he holds the souls of the dead and guides them to their final fate.

• Associated with natural phenomena earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods.

• Hades, along with his brothers Zeus and Poseidon, is viewed as the founder of the ancient Olympic Games.

• Hades, along with his wife Persephone and his brother Zeus, was considered the founder of the Three-Year Prophecy.

• Ancient festivals and rituals were associated with Hades, including the Anthesteria Festival in Athens and the Festival of the Dead in Rome.

• He is one of the oldest Greek deities.

• Hades is believed to have been called various names, including Pluto, the name of a Roman Underworld God, and Ades, the name of an Egyptian underworld God.

• He is believed to have had a wife named Persephone, and their marriage represents the merger of life and death and rebirth.

• Known as the God of wealth and riches and is often depicted as a rich king with his crowns, rings, and other luxuries.

HOW TO WORK WITH HADES:

In order to work with Hades respectfully, it's important to approach him with respect and honour. Try setting up a space or altar dedicated specifically to Hades where you can place items that have meaning and significance to you. Offerings such as candles, incense, food, and drinks are also a good way to honour Hades. Make sure to be mindful of your words and actions, and strive to be authentic and genuine when interacting with Hades. Ask for guidance and wisdom, and be open to receiving messages or guidance from him. Be respectful of Hades and the power that he has over life and death.

PRAYER FOR HADES:

To begin, you can address him by name and say something like: 

"Hades, God of the Underworld and the ruler of darkness, I come to you in a spirit of respect and honour. I ask for your guidance and assistance in this time of need. Please bless me with your wisdom and protect me from the hazards and challenges that I face."

“Thank you, Hades, for your wisdom and protection. I honor you and appreciate your presence in my life. May your blessing and guidance always be with me. Hail Hades.”

WHAT ARE SIGNS THAT HADES WANTS ME TO WORK WITH HIM?

If your request to work with Hades has been accepted, here are some signs that you can look for:

• Getting vivid visions or dreams of the underworld or him.

• Experiencing sudden shifts in your mood or energy.

• Feeling drawn or attracted to dark/emo aesthetics, rituals, or magick.

• Getting an urge to explore or research topics related to Hades or death.

• Seeing signs or symbols related to Hades, such as skulls, snakes, or vultures.

• Feeling like there's been a change in your life or a new direction you're heading in.

• Feeling a strong connection to the tarot card Death.

• Having a powerful intuition or feeling especially sensitive to spirits or the presence of deities.

* Experiencing a shift in your sense of identity or how you view yourself.

• Having vivid dreams or visions about the Underworld or Hades.

• Having a sense of peace or calm when you meditate or pray to him.

If your request to work with Hades has not been accepted, you may notice the following signs:

• Experiencing a sense of unease, discomfort, or a bad vibe when meditating on Hades or trying to connect with him.

• Feeling a sense of resistance or blockage when you meditate or practice rituals related to Hades.

• Feeling drawn to other deities or spirits instead of Hades.

• Seeing a variety of animal symbols but not seeing any specific symbols or signs that are associated with Hades.

• Not feeling an emotional or spiritual connection to Hades after attempting to connect/communicate with him.

Overall you need to be respectful of deities denying your request.

OFFERINGS:

• Candles, incense, or other items that represent fire.

• Skulls and bones.

• Black food: Hades is a God of death and transformation, so black foods like black sesame seeds or black rice can be offerings to him.

• Dead leaves: offering leaves may be a symbol of letting go and releasing energy.

• Coins

• Incense: in particular, sandalwood, musk, dragonsblood, or cinnamon-scented ones.

• Dark-coloured crystals: such as obsidian, black onyx, or amethyst, which can represent the darkness of the Underworld.

• Crown

• Food and drinks: honey, dark wine, whiskey, dark chocolate, coffee, grapes, blackberries, peppermint tea, meat, sharp cheeses, bread, apples, black tea, or pomegranates.

• Dark-coloured flowers: in shades of purple, pink, or red, which can symbolize the Underworld and Hades' connection to it.

• Keys

DEVOTIONAL ACTS FOR HADES:

• Lighting incense or candles in his honour.

• Setting up an altar or dedicated space for him with symbols and items that resonate with you.

• Spending time in nature, especially in a natural space like a forest or a graveyard, to connect with the elements of Hades' realm.

• Meditating on Hades with intention, focus, and respect.

• Creating artwork or poetry inspired by Hades or the Underworld.

• Studying mythology and the occult to gain a deeper understanding of Hades and his domain.

• Making prayers, offerings, or leaving messages on the altar, focusing on honoring his presence and blessing you with his wisdom and protection.

• Exploring dark aesthetics that have ties to the Underworld, Hades, and the afterlife.

• Practicing rituals that relate to death and transformation, such as divination, spell-casting, shadow play, or spirit-calling.

IS IT SAFE TO EAT OR DRINK AN OFFERING I GIVE TO HIM?

It is not recommended to eat or drink offerings given to Hades because he is a powerful and protective entity associated with the Underworld and the forces of death. He is a guardian of the Underworld and a keeper of the dead, and his energies may not be conducive to human consumption. It is advised to avoid consuming offerings that have been devoted to Hades, as he may view it as a desecration or as an act of hostility. This would disrupt the connection and balance of energy between you and the deity. It is always better to err on the side of caution and avoid eating or drinking offerings given to Hades.

[willowriverbloom]

Witchy tip ~ crystals for intuition

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[katresilver]

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[witchysmagicalhaven]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Indigo Gabbro Point Pendant.