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Entering Priesthood means you take an oath with your deity, you literally put your life in their hands.
So it doesn’t matter how much experience you have, you can always take an oath and enter Priesthood.
BUT, whenever you do this, THEY decide what life you are going to have.
You can expect to have very big life changes in your life, not the changes you want, but the changes your god(ess) thinks are good for you.
So by this, it’s really smart to really get to know the deity you want to take an oath with, what are their intentions? And how are they treating you?
So a big amount of trust is needed from you whenever you enter Priesthood, when one is aware of this, people will not take an oath like this very quickly.
Because you have literally no idea how your life will be after you took an oath with them, you may lose people, your house, your job, sometimes your life has to become much worse before its can get better.
And when you enter Priesthood, you are in service of your god(ess).
So you let them work through you and they expect you to put things in this world in their name.
So casual worshipping is not the case anymore, you have to get out and step into the world, so social skills and counselling skills are of great importance.
Interested in this subject?
Then theres the book; dedicant, devotee, priest by Stephanie Woodfield
Happy Aphrodisia!! to all who celebrate 🫶🏼🫶🏼 may Aphrodite be with you all 🌊🐚🌸🌷🎀💄🩷🩰 I’d love to hear what yall are doing to celebrate if anything! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the celebration (i didn’t know about it till yesterday 💀) heres as a link : ) and a post about it!
also i got this ^ image from @whispersinthewaters post, not sure if they made it but wanted to give credit just in case!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼
oh wise & beautiful lady of the sea, please continue to bless me. please accept my pain, my sorrow, & my anguish. please allow me to learn from love & loves heartaches, & to always find comfort in you & your lessons. teach me goddess aphrodite. so mote it be
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Digital Temples are really lovely, and I adore the fact that all these temples are suddenly popping up (I actually have been thinking of dedicating one to two deities as well), but the usage of the words "priests" and "priestesses" is genuinely concerning to me. It makes me feel a bit wary.
Why, might you ask, would that even be a problem? Let me explain.
These words carry a lot of power with them. With these words comes the implication of religious authority. If I went around saying that I was a Priest of Hermes himself, it asserts a sense of power and authority in a religious space. There are a lot of people who would love to use that power negatively; I have been directly impacted by this many times over. I am always wary of people who use this title as a result of what I've seen and experienced.
Those titles also carry the implication of having an established religious knowledge that others do not. It's not just a title used to identify people who are in charge of a Temple; it is a title that explicitly identifies someone as a researched, trustworthy, religious figure who is extremely experienced. This ties into how these words carry power. A lot of people I've seen stake claim to this title have also claimed to speak for the gods directly. Either that, or it is often assumed of them, and that bothers me a lot. I have yet to meet someone who genuinely speaks for the gods in every situation.
On the inverse, I'm sure some who use these titles mean it in a harmless and genuine way (I've met one before), and that's fine, but if you are one of such people, realize that these words seriously do carry immense implications along with them, and do not fall into the trap of moral superiority or dictating rules in a religion you do not own. The most genuine people I've met who identify with these titles are the ones who don't advertise them publicly. I'm not saying the use of these titles are wrong, but I am saying that people seem to be inclined to abuse them. Horrifically abuse them.
Instead, I suggest using a title such as "Cleric". I've seen another temple do this, and personally, I feel it is less intimidating and claims less power of authority. Or maybe not using a title at all. Why use one if you don't need it? Hell, you could call yourself literally anything else.
So, please, those who run digital Temples, I ask you to be aware of the power the words "priest" and "priestess" have before applying them to yourselves and ask yourselves why it is that you're choosing to identify with these titles in the first place.
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If you have pets, there are still many ways to honour Hestia safely! As a big advocate for protecting and caring for animals (and someone that works with animals), I believe it's important to prioritize pet safety. Here are some alternative offerings and dedications:
𖤓 Try offering baked goods or scented candles, toys, or items related to baking or reminds you of baking. You can even find candles that are designed/shaped to look like baked goods!
𖤓 Offer kitchenware! Hestia is the goddess of hearth and fire, so you can offer tea kettles, teacups, ceramic or pottered plates, teaspoons, wooden ladles, tea towels, and more.
𖤓 Offer any stuffed toys, baby clothes, childhood photos, something that reminds you of childhood or family. This can even include a photo of your childhood pet or any pets you have currently!
𖤓 Offer or add fake tea candles, this can be helpful for anyone that have animals that have raspatory issues, or their breed is known for raspatory complications.
𖤓 I know I mentioned candles, candles can be quite nice as a general offering for any deity, especially for Hestia. But if you have pets, be cautious: keep an eye on the candle, ensure good airflow, and never leave the candle unattended or within reach of your animals.
𖤓 Offer pet-friendly essential oils, but exercise caution: they can be harmful to cats, and should never be applied directly to pets. There are lists of what essential oils are safe and unsafe for pets. I'd recommend consulting a professional. Pet-proof your space.
Be cautious with your altar or space, prioritizing your pets' safety. Ask questions, research, and consult professionals to ensure their well-being. Observe your pets' behavior and plan carefully to avoid harmful scenarios. Always prioritize their safety and health.
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As the name suggests, salt lamps are made of salt – specifically, Himalayan salt. They are often used as decoration or for health benefits,
I'm so sick of these neo-pagans getting all their information from Tumblr, Pinterest and TikTok.
Goêteia is literally just the Greek term for magic, for sorcery, which were one and the same.
Ancient Greece didn't have the word "witchcraft" it had Goêteia, and then later mageia, where we get our modern term magic from, although mageia was a misappropriated term from Zoroastrian priests or Magi.
It's so funny seeing baby witches claim Goêteia to be evil on one hand, then on the other worshipping Hekate, literally the goddess of Goêteia. The goddess of sorcerers and necromancy.
It screams puritanical morality policing. It's such a christian-centered way of looking at ancient religion.
Y'all need to open a damn book.
Goêteia was described as a "lesser" form of magic (mainly in the later Medieval period, roughly starting around the 8th century,) not meaning any less powerful, just simply the easiest or "closest" thus "lower" magic to achieve. This ability to more easily achieve success in magic was later taken and used by christian theologians to paint goêteia and Goêtes as "lesser practitioners."
There does seem to be little difference between Theurgy and goêteia as well,
Surprise!
Both Goêteia and Theurgy sharing the same goddamn workings through evocations of gods, the animation of statues, mediumship or what could be considered "divine possession" having a god or spirit speak through you, the use of iynx wheels / iynges, and mystery rites.
The only 'real' difference Theurgists claim, is that they "don't practice secularly/for selfish reasons" but supposedly rather to become closer to the divine. It's a nice sentiment, but total bullshit, because even in the Theurgic doctrine the Chaldean Oracles they bind the goddess Hekate to do their will.
Additionally, Theurgists had a more Neoplatonic belief, they essentially viewed a singular Oneness as supreme, the emanation from which all things return, a concept which was picked up by early christian theologians and is likely why while Goêtes were demonized in the later centuries mainly by early christians and christian philosophers, Theurgists on the other hand were seen as "pure" and "holier" despite Theurgical and Goêteic practices being pretty much exactly the same down to the tools and incantations.
(Agustine of Hippo for an example of these theologians, who wrote in "De civitate Dei contra Paganos", or "On the City of God Against the Pagans" how all "pagan" (non christian) gods and beliefs were secretly agents of Satan and evil, here to trick humanity into sin and that paganism, essentially any non christian faith, must be stopped–
He also wrote about how sorcerers/magicians (Goêtes) were charlatans, tricksters, that magic and sorcery were merely tricks of an invisible opposition to the divine and how only god could hold such supreme power. These ideas still seem to be deeply embedded into christian faith, particularly Orthodox and Evangelical, today.)
Practitioners of goêteia, the Goēs, was also understood to have the ability to initiate souls into mystery religions, or, in other words, to ensure through his superior knowledge of the Underworld and its workings that the souls under his care would receive preferential treatment after death, an easier way to paradise, such as the Orphic Hymns.
This likely also helped "other" the Goēs, as most practitioners of magic, of goêteia, of these mystery cults were made up of societies "unwanted" or marginalized people, such as women, foreigners, immigrants, the poor, the disabled, and the elderly. Early goêtes were described as being Thessalian (primarily women, particularly described as "old or decrepid") or. ethnically, not considered "fully Greek" to many of the era. Many critiques and fears of goêteia come from this "otherness," the fear the ruling classes of Greece had of groups they continued to harm, they feared the power they held within these mystery rites and practices.
With reliable accuracy from these critics, goêtes were (perceived to be) moral transgressors, who operated from the fringe of society in a private mago-mystical setting, offering their service for coin.
Or, in simpler terms, the Greeks were just really fucking racist
which is nothing new. In fact, because goêteia itself is a synchronization of mainly Egyptian and Jewish magic, the Greeks and later christians went extra-hard into villifying it because they saw these people as lesser, as barbaric.
We have to understand where the fears and judgements of these critics were coming from, and continue to remain impartial. The ruling elite feared these practices because they feared losing their power, especially rich Greek men, and those early christian philosophers who saw everything outside their own faith as lies, manipulations, or tricks from "the Opposition" as well as the extremely racist and ethnocentric beliefs they held.
🌹Roses, roses, roses. Rose soap, rose lip balm, rose hand cream, rose lotion, rose perfume, rose oil on my pillow before falling asleep, rose candles, rose incense, roses in my garden, rosewater toner, rose face mist, rose shower gel, dried roses in the bath... Just roses everywhere you can fit them.
🌹Reading romantic books and poetry, watching romance films
🌹 Reading books and poetry about Aphrodite
🌹Making myself feel beautiful with pretty jewellery and makeup. Even just a swipe of tinted lip balm boosts my confidence (I use French Girl Rose Noir). I try to wear at least a little bit of makeup or jewellery daily, even if it's just a pair of studs or a subtle lipstick
🌹 Even if I'm just staying at home all day I'll spray perfume and put on jewellery and do lipstick just to feel sensual while I'm lounging around playing Animal Crossing (currently wearing a comfy embroidered nightie, small gold hoops, a pretty bracelet and a little bit of YSL Orange Perfecto lipstick as I write this)
🌹 Embracing my sensuality. Swaying my hips, feeling the softness of my body, dancing freely, engaging in self-pleasure, taking nudes, trying to unlearn the shame associated with sexuality from my upbringing. I don't watch porn often as I find most of it unhealthy and misogynistic (I only like this one random Japanese couple's channel and some vintage and Korean softcore), but I enjoy toys (my favourite is the rose), erotic literature, erotic film, audio porn (usually in other languages because I find a lot of dirty talk just makes me cringe but I still get enjoyment out of hearing little moans and silky low voices so I get that and avoid secondhand embarrassment from bad dirty talk by listening to it in languages I don't understand), and erotic fine art.
🌹 I try to get really comfortable when I'm engaged in self love. Lipstick and perfume on, hair styled, lingerie or nightie that makes me feel sexy, a candle lit or rose, ylang ylang and jasmine oil in my diffuser, soft music playing. Then I'll position myself comfortably, and stroke my thighs, tease my nipples, squeeze my breasts, lick my juices off my fingers and use it like a lipstick, painting my lips and nipples or using it to lightly lubricate my clitoris. Running my hands all over my belly, thighs and breasts, experimenting with different types of pressure and stimulation. Just luxuriating in the sensual feelings I can bring to my beautiful female body.
🌹 Wearing jewellery with seashells, pearls, emerald, ruby, bronze, copper, gold, jade, garnet and iridescent beads
🌹 Enjoying apples, honey, figs, pomegranates, strawberries, raspberries, olives, lettuce, rosewater and chocolate. I like buying Guylian chocolates as they're seashell shaped, but any chocolate will do (my favourite chocolate bar to buy is white chocolate with strawberries). I also like foods that you can taste the rosewater in like rose macarons and Turkish delight.
🌹 Making foods with ingredients she likes, like honey cakes, Persian rose love spell cookies, rosewater nougat, Persian love cake, baklava, cornes de gazelle, mhencha, etc... I mostly stick to Mediterranean, North African, Arab and Persian recipes, as they commonly use ingredients like rosewater, honey, pomegranates, and figs.
🌹 Carrying rose quartz in my pocket and keeping rose quartz under my pillow
🌹 I use a rose quartz roller to massage oil into my face
🌹 I keep a mini Venus de Milo statue and a swan trinket box on my bedside table
🌹 Drinking a drink made up of honey, cinnamon, milk and hot water at night to relax
🌹 Wearing pretty lingerie under my clothes, even if it's a basic outfit
🌹 I often fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves
🌹 Gold highlighter swept on my cheeks and body shimmer on my collarbones, reflecting light like sun rays on the ocean
🌹 Doing little offerings, like spritzing her statue with perfume, or offering up a portion of food I'm eating that I think she'd like
🌹 Lighting incense in scents like myrrh, frankincense, rose, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and jasmine
🌹 Drawing myself relaxing baths with fragrant oils and salts
🌹 Reading hymns, Sappho's poetry, and listening to Athanati Afroditi
🌹 Listening to music that's romantic or sensual (this is my playlist)
🌹 Carrying a hand mirror and admiring myself as I check my makeup
🌹 Adding honey to tea
🌹 Writing letters and poetry about love and beauty
🌹Admiring women I find beautiful without jealousy or resentment, just appreciation
🌹Using these emojis: 🌹🦢🌊🪞🍎❤️💘💗💕💋🕊️🫒💄
🌹 Wearing pink, red, aqua, and seafoam green
🌹 Being consistent in self care. No matter how low my spoons are, unless I'm so dog-tired I end up falling asleep on the couch at 8pm, I force myself to do my evening skincare routine - cleansing, toning, eye cream, moisturiser, oil. And I always feel better for it even if I was exhausted before. Much smaller but I'm also consistent in oiling the ends of my hair daily and spraying perfume before bed. And I keep up with getting my hair done and brows waxed every three months without fail.
🌹 Doing exercises that make me feel sensual. I'm really lazy tbh but I push myself because I know Aphrodite would want me to take care of my body. I pick exercises that make me feel good and desirable, like yoga flow, belly dance, and exercises that target my womanly attributes.
🌹 Giving compliments!
🌹 Doing a big self care day every Friday (the day associated with her). Hot oil hair treatment, foot soak and exfoliation, removing old nail polish and buffing and filing nails, face mask, teeth whitening....
🌹 Going to the pond in winter and admiring the swans
🌹 Going to an art gallery in my city just to look at the painting Venus and Cupid (Day) by Fragonard
🌹 Sleeping on silk sheets as they feel sensual (they're also good for your hair and skin)
🌹 Making my own diffusers and cosmetics from natural, aphrodisiac products. Homemade bath salt with rose petals and pink salt, homemade lip mask with olive oil and rose oil, and adding oil of rose, jasmine, sandalwood, and cinnamon to a diffuser as I find these scents stimulating and sensual.
🌹 And of course, thanking Lady Aphrodite every day.
O Lord Apollon, God of sunlight and healing, bringer of music and joy, please hear my prayer.
The blood moon has risen again, and I I pray for your divine aid to overcome these mortifying period cramps.
They not only cause discomfort but also trigger loads of unwanted gender dysphoria. With every cramp, I feel my true self fade away, cursed with a sex I never asked for and burdened by a biological fate not of my choosing.
Yet through my tribulations, I have no doubt you will be able to help and guide me, just as you have in the past.
Lord Apollon, heal me of this pain and allow my true self to shine.
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◇ golden objects/jewelry
◇ imagery/statues of him
◇ sun/arrow jewelry
◇ sun imagery
◇ bow & arrow imagery
◇ crow/swan imagery/feathers
◇ wolf/dolphin imagery
◇ all musical instruments, especially stringed ones
◇ yellow, gold, & white candles
◇ pride flags
◇ divination items
◇ bandaids
◇ concert tickets
◇ any of your art/poetry/music
◇ crystals like amber, sunstone, & yellow sapphire
◇ laurel wreaths/branches/leaves
◇ lily of the valley/sunflowers/aloe vera
◇ cinnamon/ginger/star anise
◇ sun water
◇ wine/milk
◇ olive oil
◇ herbal tea
◇ honey/honey cakes
◇ orange/lemon pastries
◇ orange flavored chocolates
◇ fruits
◇ cheeses
◇ wheat/bread
◇ lamb/goat meat
devotional acts
◇ dance to any kind of music
◇ sing/listen to your favorite songs to him
◇ play an instrument
◇ set reminders to take medication/taking your medication in general
◇ take a walk on a sunny day/sunbathe (SAFELY)
◇ keep a picture of him in your wallet
◇ wear jewelry that reminds you of him
◇ listen to music while studying
◇ dedicate a journal to creative writing
◇ read any kind of poetry, even song lyrics, to him
◇ physically take care of your body
◇ learn less commonly used forms of divination (cartomancy, carromancy, shufflomancy, pyromancy, etc)
◇ learn about philosphy !
◇ keep a personal journal to keep track of your thoughts
◇ donate clothes, toys, hygiene kits, etc
◇ donate to medical charities in his honor
◇ play memory games
◇ learn more about medical conditions that you or a loved one has
◇ let more sunlight into your home
◇ feed the birds
◇ dedicate time to learn about his history, his mother's history, & his sister's history
◇ attend pride
◇ wear yellow/orange/white clothing
◇ watch the sunrise
◇ pray to him & speak to him often, pray for guidance, healing, or inspiration
◇ read & understand the delphic maxims
these are just a compilation of a lot of things that i have read, as well as some things that work for me :)
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