Stardust And Incense

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a guide on how to manifest quickly and effortlessly with the understanding of states! ♡

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what are states?

how to enter and sustain the state

dealing with the unfavorable (the 3D, emotions, doubts, negativity…)

quotes

a post by @blushydior + @angelsinluv

Are there any fairly reputable places to get a deity reading? I know they won’t be 100% accurate, but I still would like all the help I could get. 😅

Think about all the God you like, throw all their names into a hat, pull one out. Ta dah you've picked a God— I'm going to give much more thoughtful ideas but it is literally that simple.

In this religion you can pick any of the Theoi and begin worshipping period end of story. No divination, no signs, no feelings, just sincere worship. That is all that is needed.

The Gods are worthy of worship and will appreciate that worship from any sincere person. There are zero historical precedents to say that Gods wanted worship from these individuals but not these individuals. There is zero historical precedent that every individual person needed divinations or signs to figure out which God to worship.

Ancient people's lives were permeated by the Gods both in the home, community, and government. Thus they worshipped which ever Gods played major roles in the traditions of their area and region.

Where To Start:

If you want an altar:

Clear up a space big or small. Make sure it is clean.

Choose an item for the God such as a picture of them, a statue, or some other object. Place it in that space.

Add anything you might like: candle, incense, flowers, cloth to cover surface, decorations, etc. This is a space for the Gods in your home and life.

Many Hellenic Polytheists will also keep Khernips (by @/forthegloryofthetheoi) aka purified water on their altar/shrine

If you'd like you can keep a cup and bowl for libations at this space

You can keep a prayer book or religious journal here also

Basic Act of Worshiping— I'm using Zeus as an example:

Wash hands.

Prepare a glass of water or other liquid

Go to the altar if you have one

Wipe hands with Khernips (unless you made an entire bowl to wash hands in the sacred water which I don't)

Sprinkle Khernips lightly on the altar space

Light the candle or incense if you use either

"O Mighty Zeus, King of the Gods, you are strong and powerful. I have come to honor you"

Hold up the glass of water

"Zeus, Lord of lightning, I offer you this water out of gratitude and love. I have given to you before and I will give to you again"

Pour the water slowly either into a separate bowl, onto the ground, into a fire, or down a clean sink.

"Zeus, strong and powerful, I ask that you help me get through today's conference call. I thank you and say farewell."

Simpler, you can even do this at a sink or in a shower:

Wash hands

Take glass of water and hold it up

"Zeus you are mighty and powerful, I seek your help for this meeting, this water I have brought is to show my desire to honor you"

Pour water out into bowl, ground, fire, or clean sink.

"Thank you, Zeus, King of the Gods"

The above is important because it builds reciprocity (Kharis) between Gods and mortals. But other worship activities include:

Say a prayer when lighting incense to state that it as an offering

Meditate at the altar. Let the idea of your gods help calm your soul

Dance or sing for the Gods at your altar or play them music

Read the myths aloud to the Gods at your altar

Say longer prayers and supplication if you desire. Guide by @/olivewreathed and Guide by @/sisterofiris

Give food, which is similar to the libation formula. Hellenic Polytheists disagree on what to do with the food afterwards which is why I always suggest a libation at the beginning.

Make sure to tend to the space you've created and keep it clean

Create a Kathiskos. Guide from Hellenion. Video Guide by @baringtheaegis who is very recon centered.

Continue to learn but do not let the idea of learning hinder your worship

Not so much worship but practicing, Arete ("excellence" being your best self), Xenia (Hospitality and I also take this to mean treating other's well), Eusebia (piety towards the Gods), and Sophia (pursuit of knowledge). These are important aspects of Hellenic Polytheism beyond prayer and the altar.

I suggest Labrys Household Worship book here is an article that has a lot of the book. And while I have not finished reading it yet, thus far Hellenic Paganism by Samantha Leaver has been excellent. Also a masterpost on Hellenic Polytheism compiled by @pinkhellenicgods.

Some Ideas for Choosing a Theos to begin with:

You can pick literally any (or none) of these I'm not trying to overwhelm anyone I'm just trying to give a whole dump of ideas for people. I suggest Theoi.com for easy access info on the Theoi.

🔹You could start with Hestia because she is Goddess of the home and thus an excellent place to start in my opinion.

🔹Zeus and Hera the King and Queen of The Theoi

🔹A Theos or Daimon related to your work/studies. Examples.

Apollo or Asklepios for the health care field

Hermes for communication or information technology fields

Gaia for environmental fields

Themis, Dike, Zeus for legal fields

Athena, Metis, or Sophia for general studies

Hephestios for engineering fields

Rhea, Artemis, Apollo, Hera, or Zeus for parenthood

Nyx if you work the "graveyard shift"

🔹A Theos or Daimon related to something you want to improve in your life. Example

Aphrodite or the Khairtes for self-love or if you struggle with body image issues

Hermes or Iris for communication abilities or interpersonal conflict

Hygeia for struggles with hygiene or disorganization

The Nymphai for building environmental sustainable life habits

Sophrosyne or Dionysos for substance abuse (You cannot convince me that his realm of drinking excludes moderation or elimination if it is a problem for a worshipper)

Demeter, Hestia, Hephaistos, Pan, Artemis for any problems surrounding food

Hypnos for sleep hygiene or sleep disorders

Soteria for easing fears

Hermaphroditos, Aphrodite, Dionysos, for LGBT+ identity and issues (Ace inclusive)

🔹A Theos or Daimon related to things you want to do. Example:

Athena for weaving or other handcrafts

The Mousai for learning an instrument

Themis or Dike for activism work

Nike for sports

Apollo or Phoibe for divination

Poseidon for ocean or water activities

Xenia (or any of the Gods with that epithet) for charity work

Hermes for writing

There are many more bullets that could be added and Gods that could be added to each of the existing bullet points. Especially when epithets come into play.

Some Practice Ideas...

...I've considered (most of which I haven't done) that could be useful brainstorming:

🔹Which ever of the Gods you chose simply give them a libation once a day with the short prayer. You can pick a time or better yet an activity to make it consistent. For example, do it directly after you finish getting dressed. Do it right before you eat breakfast or dinner. Do it before you get ready for bed. Etc, that way it stays consistent and you always have a reminder.

🔹Surrounding the passage of the day/time. The prayers can be very short letting you do them by simply pausing for a minute or two. You can offer a simple libation in the morning and/or night with the prayer.

Prayer to Hemera or Helios in the morning

Prayer Example: "Beautiful Hemera, I thank you for this day, I seek your favor and honor you with my actions. Good morning."

Prayer to Nyx or Selene at night

Prayer to Helios at noon if you don't pray to him in the morning. (I do solar noon but you can just do noon)

Prayer Example: "Shining Helios, as you reach your peak this day, I remember you, I thank you for your life giving light."

Incorporation of 12-Horai such as Mesembria at noon, Dysis at sundown, not sure if Auge would be dawn and Anatole sunrise—but you get the idea.

Prayer to one of the 4-Horai each day of the season we are in— so right now in Northern Hemisphere Kheimon (Winter) tacked on at morning or night

🔹Surrounding daily activities. And I do mean like 3 sentence prayers.

Prayer to Hemera or Auge upon waking

Prayer to Hygeia before showering or brushing teeth

Prayer Example: "Gentle laughing Hygeia, I enter this shower so I may cleanse myself. I remember your beauty and wish to honor you with my actions, so you may look favorably upon me"

Prayer to Apollo or other health Theoi when you take your medication (if you have it)

Prayer to Hestia at mealtime or before cooking

Prayer Example: "Hestia, first and last among the Olympians, home maker, I cook this food through your strength and thank you for this flame. May my body be replenished"

Prayer to Hermes, Hekate, or Apollo Argyieus, or Soteria when leaving house

Prayer to a Theos related to work/education as you arrive at work or school.

Prayer to a Theos related to a hobby or leisure activity when you start it

Prayer to Hypnos when you go to bed

You can make any combination that would follow the path of your daily activities; it could be any number too this is just an example. And perhaps one libation in the morning or night

🔹Focus on the "Household Gods" which I linked info above

Hestia

Zeus Ktesios

Zeus Herkeios

Apollo Argyieus

Hermes

Hekate

(Modern) Hera Oikos

🔹Follow a calendar like schedule to give a libation & prayer, as outlined above, to specific deities on certain days:

2 week period based on the order the Olympians were born in (or rather the order the internet told me)

1st Hestia

2nd Hera

3rd Demeter

4th Hades

5th Posideon

6th Zeus

7th Athena

8th Aphrodite

9th Ares

10th Artemis

11th Apollo

12th Hephestios

13th Dionysos

14th Whomever you wish

7 Day Version

1st Hestia, Zeus & Hera

2nd Apollo & Artemis

3rd Hades with Persephone during Fall & Winter

4th Aphrodite & Ares

5th Demeter with Persephone during Spring & Summer

6th Athena & Hephestios

7th Poseidon & Dionysos

I took this and simplified it. Its based on historical stuff like Heisods Work and Days some days have no Gods listed:

1st Selene, Apollo [Noumenios], Zeus Herkios and Ktesios, Hestia, and the other Theoi of the Household

2nd Agathos Daimon

3rd Athena

4th Aphrodite, Eros, Herakles, and Hermes, as well as perhaps Poseidon, Apollo, and Hermaphrodite

5th The Erinyes, Eris, and Horkos

6th Artemis

7th Apollo

8th Poseidon, Asklepios and Theseus

9th The Mousai, Helios, Rhea

11th The Moirae (Klotho, Lakhesis, and Atropos)

13th Athena

15th The Erinyes, Eris, and Horkos

16th Artemis

21st Apollo, [Demeter]

23rd Athena

25th The Erinyes, Eris, and Horkos

30th Hekate

I'd love to make my own 30 day thing (as well as the 2 weeks or 7 days not focused solely on the 13 Olympians) because the above just doesn't click, but that's a project for another day. Also do not worry about calendars or festivals this is just an idea.

Ares is not a misogynist.

Ares is not a misogynist.

Ares being a villain and misogynist is a modern portrayal because he's the God of War.

In myth, he was not a villian and actually cared about women in his myths which is genuinely surprising given the time period his myths were written.

He killed his daughter's rapist. He loved his mother. He actively supported his Amazon-Queen daughters. He gave his female children gifts as well as his male children. He saved his daughter from death by turning her and her husband into snakes and brought them to the Island of the Blessed. He actively encouraged Aphrodite in other aspects than just her beauty (she is known as a warrior Goddess in some regions!).

He is NOT a misogynist.

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Crystal Elixirs

Crystal elixirs, or sometimes referred to as essences, are made by infusing water with the vibrations of a particular crystal or stone. They are used for physical, emotional and spiritual healing as well as magic. The most common way of using them is by drinking the water, but they can also be used topically on the skin or added to bathwater.

WARNING & TAKE CAUTION: Some crystals and stones are highly toxic and should never be used in elixirs. Amazonite, azurite, cinnabar, emerald, malachite and pyrite are just a few examples of minerals containing toxins that can leach into water. There are other stones that will begin to dissolve in water, such as selenite and kunzite. Rule of thumb; names ending in ‘ite’ are problematic when they come into contact with water.

If you are considering substitutions for the elixir spells, or branching out to create your own, this is not  the time to simply “go with your gut”. It’s very important to do a thorough research on any stone you’re considering for use in an elixir. It’s also recommended to use polished stones rather than raw, since there is even less likelihood of any unwanted mineral traces leaching into the water.

Simple Elixirs

Below are some instructions for creating a simple elixir to be used within a day or two. For longer-lasting elixirs, you’ll need to use a preservative - brandy, vodka or distilled vinegar for you young’uns. The advantage of taking this extra step is that you can use the elixir multiple times over an extended period of time, just a few drops will usually suit most purposes. 

For the sake of keeping it simple, I will not be including this step. But if you are intent on this, ask me how privately!

Note: There are methods for charging water with toxic stones that don’t involve placing the stone directly in the water. However, for safety’s sake, we will not be going over those at this time.

Spring water or purified water - tap water is okay in a pinch but it’s best to at least use a Brita or other type of filter if possible.

Clear glass bowl - a drinking class is an appropriate substitute. 

Clear lid or plastic wrap.

A crystal or stone (nontoxic) of your choice. 

3-5 quartz crystals (optional - these amplify your intentions!)

Place the cleared and charged stone in the bowl, focusing on your intention for the elixir. Slowly pour the water over the stone, using at least enough water to make one class but not much more than that. 

Allow the crystal’s vibrations to charge the water. This could take a couple of hours or it could be overnight, depending on your preference. Many witches like to use sunlight for a couple of hours. This doesn’t work on cloudy days, however, and isn’t recommended for stones that fade in sunlight such as colored quartz and fluorite. Moonlight is a great alternative, provided it’s clear skies and the moonlight shines directly onto the stone for a couple of hours.

In addition, you can use quartz crystals placed around the elixir to strengthen the vibrational quality of the water, but this is entirely up to you.

It is also possible to leave the elixir indoors overnight, either covered or in the fridge. The stone will release its vibrations into the water regardless of where it’s sitting. It’s just nice to have the enhancement of natural light. 

If neither sunlight or moonlight is possible, don’t let that stop you! And if you can use quartz around the elixir, this can definitely raise the quality!

Once charged, pour the water into a drinking glass or a jar - not made by metal or plastic if possible - and catch the stone in your hand before it falls into the new container.

Thank the stone for its energy and its presence in your life. You can repurpose the stone and charge it for other intentions!

Your elixir is good for 24 hours.

Crystal Bath Spells

If the elixir does not work for you, then using crystals in a bath is just as good of a way to create an energy adjust for the mind, body and soul! Similar to the elixirs, the vibrations of the crystals infuses the water with their balancing energies. Clear quartz and rose quartz are safe, popular stones to use this way.

Remember to research other crystals if you are wanting to experiment. Some stones will dissolve and others may be toxic for the skin. Be sure to rinse and recharge stones after using them in the bath!

Crystal & Candle Spells

Crystals and candles make great partners in magic, symbolizing the elements of earth and fire, as well as the stones representing their own elements! This type of crystal magic allows for more flexibility when it comes to creating your own variations, as you can use any kind of stone you like without worrying about toxicity or water damage.

You will need:

4 of your chosen crystals

1 candle representing your intentions. 

Arrange the crystals in a circle around the candle.

Touch each one with your power hand and directly charge it for the purposes you are seeking to manifest. Remember your affirmations! Say along the lines of: “I now charge this crystal with the power to connect to ______” Insert your intentions.

After charging each crystal, close your eyes and visualize how you will feel when there are no concerns to trouble you. Really feel the emotions and embrace them, remember how it feels knowing that your shoulders bear no more burdens regarding your intentions. You can say, “I manifest ______ in my daily life, having all that I need and more.”

Leave the crystals in place until the candle burns out on it’s own.

Crystal & Herb Spells - my favorite.

Joining crystals with herbs in spellwork is a great way to amplify the power of each of these Earth-given magical tools. We will go over spell jars later, but these come into play. You can combine your stones or crystals with any herbs you are needing to use that will help with your intentions, whether it’s love, finances, career, etc. 

Buried Crystal Spells

These spells use the power of the Earth even more directly by returning the crystals to their source. Raw stones are ideal for this type of work since there are no traces of chemical additives between the surface of the stone and the soil, but you can use polished stones as well! The strength of your focused intention is more important than the stone and whether it’s polished or raw. 

Simply charge the crystal with your intention and, making sure this crystal is one you can part with, take the stone to a location far from your home. Somewhere you rarely find yourself in. It could be a park, across town or a wooded/otherwise rural area. Bury the stone in the earth. Then walk away without looking back.

Calling a Crystal into Your Life

If you are finding yourself in a position that you are unable to get any crystals or stones, or feeling as if you’d like to bring more into your life, ask the Universe directly. The Universe will then help you connect to the stone that was meant for you!

Here is a good spell to work prior to making online orders for crystals.

You will need.

1 white candle.

Sea salt (the crystalline structure of sea salt adds a magical boost to your intention)

Sprinkle the salt in a circle around the candle while saying: “With this sacred salt of Earth, I ask the right crystal to come into my life.”

Close your eyes and visualize yourself surrounded by beautiful, sparkling crystals of every color. Take a few deep breaths and then light the candle while saying: “It is so. Blessed be.”

Final Thought

Zeus: What’s your high school stereotype?

Atlantis: What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

Calypso: What’s your zodiac sign/chart?

Hera: What’s your best childhood memory?

Parthenon: Favourite vacation spot?

Atlas: What’s your biggest responsibility?

Delphi: Do you have any psychic abilities/talents?

Medea: What are the most painful things that have ever happened to you?

Achilles: Who are your inspirations?

Oceanus: Are you introverted/extroverted/ambiverted?

Athena: Top 5 favourite books?

Thetis: Where did you grow up?

Aphaia: What we’re you like as a child?

Circe: What are you thankful for the most in life?

Demeter: Are you an indoor or outdoor person?

Rhea: What do you value most in the world?

Selene: What time of day do you like the most?

Persephone: Are you more protagonist or antagonist?

Lucretia: What are you most passionate in activism about?

Herakles: What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?

Daphne: Have you ever been bullied?

Kronos: When’s your birthday?

The Minotaur: What’s one thing people misunderstand about you?

Hades: What are you most afraid of?

Pandora: What in the world would you like to change the most?

Poseidon: Which element are you most like?

The Pythia: What’s your hogwarts/ilvermorny house?

Helios: What was the last gift you ever received?

Aspasia: Favourite beauty products?

Minos: What’s a secret your parents/family don’t know about?

Artemis: What is your gender and sexuality?

Patroclus: Describe your friendship group

Eirene: what do you do to relax?

Scylla: What album would your life be?

Pericles: Who is your favourite poet?

Amphitrite: Celebrity crush/es?

Apollo: What are your top 5 favourite songs?

Uranus: What was the last message you sent?

Chiron: Which five fictional characters are you most like?

Hermes: Five most recent photos in your camera roll

Pasiphae: Have you ever had sex?

Aphrodite: Have you ever been (are you) in love?

Herodotus: What do you study/have you studied?

Ares: What really angers you?

Hector: Do you have any siblings?

Eris: What’s the most naughty thing you did as a child?

Aeolus: If you could host a party, how would you do it?

Dionysus: Worst drunk story?

Plutos: Best purchase you’ve ever made?

Eros: What’s the most romantic thing anyone’s ever done for you?

Theseus: Have you ever gotten into a fight?

Medusa: How do you think people see you?

Hecate: What do you believe in?

Odysseus: Where are the most amazing places you’ve travelled to?

Plato: What is your definition of love?

Helen: What do you look like?

Alcibiades: Name 5 words that describe you

Perseus: What are your biggest insecurities?

Ariadne: How do you help the world/others every day?

Paris: Have you ever done anything stupid when you were in love with someone?

Gaia: What place is at the top of your travel bucket list?

Nyx: What are your three aesthetics?

I'm gonna go a little off the rails from your question, hope you don't mind. I do some of this stuff and I've maintained most of my witchy habits throughout my practice.

Ideas for your Witchcraft Routine

Daily:

Meditate

Pull a tarot card

Ask the pendulum a question or two

Interpret or at least journal your dreams

Pick some witchy items to carry on you for the day

Pray to any deities (if you have them)

Weekly/monthly:

Cleanse your tools

Cleanse your space

Charge your tools/crystals

Add energy to/add new layers to/redo your wards

Give offerings to your deities

Make moon water

Take note of current/oncoming moon phases & what you want to do for them

Take note of any supplies you need more of

Look at your notes, is there anything you want to start researching or work on?