Aphrodite

hey guys! i know i haven't been quite active here, and as the title of this post suggests, you might already know why :') i know this is something that may happen to all of us, so i wanted to start by saying that it is completely normal and that you shouldn't beat yourself over it. so here are a few things you can do to honour your deities, even on days where you feel at your lowest <3

have a cup of tea in their name. you don't necessarily have to offer it, just have a nice warm drink in their name

drink water. you have to take care of yourself either way, so better keep yourself hydrated!

have a small meal in their name. just eat something, for their sake, and for yours.

light a candle. even an LED candle is fine. let its warmth embrace and its light guide you

listen to music. now's the perfect time to listen to your devotional playlists, even if you're just laying in bed.

pray. just pray to them. out loud, in your head. doesn't matter. you can do this from your bed, too, they'll understand

wear devotional jewellery. it doesn't have to be anything fancy, just a small ring or necklace or whatever that reminds you of them.

just take care of yourself. it'll pass. and they will welcome you with open arms once you recover your usual energy and go back to your usual self.

The gods do not hate you.

They are not going to hate you if you can’t pray every day.

They are not going to hate you if you can’t make offerings every day.

They are not going to hate you if you can’t make an altar for them.

They are not going to hate you if you do not dedicate every single thing you do to them.

They are not going to hate you if you do not light their candles every day.

They are not going to hate you if you step away from your practice for whatever reason.

im an aphrodite devotee, of course i love others.

im an aphrodite devotee, of course im always there for my friends.

im an aphrodite devotee, of course i try not to judge others via looks.

im an aphrodite devotee, of course i admire the sky.

im an aphrodite devotee, of course i collect seashells in her honor.

im an aphrodite devotee, of course i dont do anything harmful to my body.

im an aphrodite devotee, of course i love gardens.

• It’s okay to walk away from situations or relationships that drain you, even if it upsets someone.

• Let yourself rest when you’re tired instead of pushing through to meet everyone else’s expectations.

• Cancel plans if you’re feeling overwhelmed—it’s better than forcing yourself and burning out.

• Focus on your own goals without feeling guilty for not always helping others with theirs.

• Speak up when something doesn’t sit right with you, even if it makes people uncomfortable.

• Protect your time by saying no to extra work or favors you don’t have the energy for.

ares, aphrodite, and harmonia