♱ 𝖋𝖆𝖓𝖌 ♱

hi friends and happy aphrodisia 2023! i thought i’d share some of the stuff i’m doing for this festival!

the first thing is the meal i’m preparing. i’m having fish for dinner, specifically in reference to Aphrodite’s connection to the sea and the island of cyprus. i plan to offer Her my first bite of the meal as well as dedicate the preparation to Her.

the next big thing is going to be my altar for the festival. i just got a new apple scented candle for Her (as im devoted to Her, She has Her own candle on my altar) as i tend to use either rose scents or apple scents. i am harvesting some fresh lavender, rosemary, and basil from my garden to put on my altar. i plan on picking up some fresh strawberries from either the farmer’s market or the store a few blocks from my house.

for incense and oils, i have a rose essential oil that i will be using in my diffuser and also burn some of my cinnamon patchouli incense.

i will be replacing my current tarot cards on my altar with the empress and the lovers, as well as doing a three card draw specifically regarding this holiday and my relationship with my goddess.

finally, im going to spend some time reading some of Her myths and the homeric hymn to Aphrodite. i just want to spend some time really focusing on Her and Her presence in my life. i will finish this study session by writing and reading my own prayer to Aphrodite to show my love for Her

A morning prayer poem

to the goddess Aphrodite

in Latin

with English translation

and a list of affirmations.

Ave, divina

Aphrodite,

Amor et pulchritudo maxima,

Quae cunctas terras et maria regis,

Te mane invoco, te adoro.

O dea formosissima,

Quae in cordibus hominum habitat,

Da mihi pulchritudinem intus

et in exterius,

Ut splendorem tuum reflectam.

Per tuae gratiae potentiam,

Coniungo animam meam cum amore

et harmonia,

Ut mihi concedas verum amorem

in vita mea,

Et ut pacem et felicitatem semper teneam.

In tua praesentia,

O divina Venus,

Laetus et confidenter exsisto,

Meae vocis suavitatem dona,

Ut cunctos qui me audiunt afficiam.

O Aphrodite,

domina amoris,

Audi meam precatio matutinam,

Et benevolentiam tuam mihi impertire,

Ut omnes dies mei pleni sint dilectione

et gratia.

Amen.

English Translation:

Hail, divine Aphrodite,

Greatest of love and beauty,

Who reigns over all lands and seas,

I invoke you in the morning,

I adore you.

Oh most beautiful goddess,

Who dwells within the hearts of men,

Grant me beauty inside and out,

That I may reflect your radiance.

Through the power of your grace,

I unite my soul with love and harmony,

Grant me true love in my life,

And may I always hold peace

and happiness.

In your presence,

O divine Venus,

I exist joyfully and confidently,

Grant the sweetness of my voice,

That I may touch all who hear me.

O Aphrodite,

mistress of love,

Hear my morning prayer,

And bestow your benevolence upon me,

That all my days may be filled with love

and grace.

Amen.

Affirmations:

I am beautiful both inside and out.

Love flows abundantly in my life.

I attract and experience true love and happiness.

I radiate love and kindness to all those around me.

I am confident and worthy of love.

I am open to receiving and giving love in all its forms.

My relationships are filled with love, respect, and harmony.

I am grateful for the love and beauty that surrounds me.

I embrace my sensuality and express it with love and respect.