The Love Witch

The Pearls of Aphrodite

Aphrodite’s hand stroked his hair gently, “my darling, what do you think love is if not a synonym for tragedy and pain. We are both a darkness and a devouring, just in different ways.”

‘narcissus’ - gyula benczúr (1881)

Dearest Aphrodite,

Goddess of love and beauty;

Bestill my beating heart,

Calm my racing thoughts,

Embrace me so that I may feel the safety love provides.

Shining Pearl at the center of the world whose heart is the sea and whose water flows through all of our veins,

Salt of the earth, the one who gives and defines life, most radiant and desired Queen,

Grant us your strength. Allow us to spread love and strength and take power away from those who hoard it and to give it to those who need it.

You are the red flame in the dark. You destroy evil and bring peace.