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In times of struggles, it is on Hermes I fall.

In times of triumph, Hermes stands with me, tall.

In times of weakness, Hermes helps with the haul.

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aphrodite still loves aroace people

zeus still loves people who are scared of thunder

poseidon still loves people who can't swim

apollo still loves people who aren't musical

helios still loves people who sunburn easily

artemis still loves people who aren't virgins

persephone still loves people who are allergic to pollen

hades still loves people who are afraid of death

athena still loves people who aren't academic

ares still loves people who don't like to be angry

hephaestus still loves people who can't craft things

⋆˚࿔ aphrodite loves your face no matter how much you pick at its flaws.

⋆˚࿔ apollo makes the sun shine for you even when you're at your lowest.

⋆˚࿔ artemis quiets the world around you when your aching body needs rest.

⋆˚࿔ ares watched every single atrocity that has happened on this planet so you wouldn't have to.

⋆˚࿔ athena tries to make you see the logic of getting better and not staying stuck where you are mentally when you've struggled too long.

⋆˚࿔ hades knows it's not your time yet.

⋆˚࿔ hermes has noticed you don't joke as often.

⋆˚࿔ hephaestus wonders if you'd find comfort in building things the way he does.

⋆˚࿔ nike is waiting for you to heal.

⋆˚࿔ hera would silence all of tartarus if it would ease your pain.

⋆˚࿔ zeus makes storms so you have reasons to stay in and rest when the world is far too much for you to handle.

⋆˚࿔ when hecate goes for walks with persephone, they discuss subtle little things to do to make you feel better.

⋆˚࿔ poseidon wishes you'd realize his oceans weren't as salty as your tears.

⋆˚࿔ dionysus gives your friends the idea to come over for a movie night and comfort you.

⋆˚࿔ eros constantly bothers his mother, asking if she'd help him find a lover for you and begging to know if it would ease your pain.

⋆˚࿔ asclepius nudges you towards finding help if things get that bad.

⋆˚࿔ the muses are there when you finally laugh at something you see, whether it's on TV, in public, with your friends or just on your fyp.

Water: seawater, seaglass, pearls, dolphins, seashells, mirrors, mermaids

Fire: orange roses, red roses, yellow roses,, coral roses, lipstick, red wine

Earth: rose quartz, pink salt, coral, flowers, volcanic soil

Air: feathers of doves, swans and sparrows, and clouds at sunrise and sunset

Love: rose quartz, rose water, roses, and wine

Beauty: jewellery, makeup, mirrors,lipstick stains

Sex: deep red lipstick, red wine, honey, lingerie

Plants for Aphrodite Work: roses, rosemary, coral, myrtle, mint, lillies, and all flowers- especially in shades of pink, purple, orange, or red

Crystals for Aphrodite Work: rose quartz, aquamarine, turquoise, pearl, lapis lazuli, diamond, morganite, sapphire, padparadscha

Other Offerings or Ingredients: love, self-care, skincare, rose-scented things, lipstick, kisses, apples, cherries, strawberries, chocolates, mirror time, lipstick stains- like a big ole kiss!- pearls and gold

Options for a Wand: rosewood, jewel-encrusted

Samuel Morse (Samuel Finley Breese Morse), 1791-1872

The Judgment of Jupiter, ca.1814/15, oil on canvas, 128.1x102.9 cm

A reminder that the gods do not call you to be perfect.

They don't diminish your anger and hurt.

They don't tell you to forget your trauma and forgive your aggressors.

They ask you to mourn at will and acknowledge the hurt.

They ask you to stand up and walk again, despite the pain.

They ask that you cry and scream and feel the loss, because it's the only way to heal.

And they ask that you let them be with you every step of the way, until the ache has dulled and the tears have dried and your heart can take moving forward again.

The gods believe in you, and you should believe in you too . . *₊ ° . ☆

Apollo worshippers being a light in the lives of others...

Artemis worshippers valuing life in all forms...

Aphrodite worshippers engaging in random acts of kindness...

Hermes worshippers guiding others who are lost...

Athena worshippers having wisdom beyond their years...

Ares worshippers standing up for what they believe in...

Hephaestus worshippers inventing untrodden paths...

Dionysus worshippers persevering through the madness...

Persephone worshippers being as vibrant as flowers...

Demeter worshippers nourishing others' souls...

Poseidon worshippers riding the waves of life...

Hera worshippers faithfully supporting those they love...

Zeus worshippers assuming the roles of a natural leader...

Haides worshippers holding space for others in their lives...

Hestia worshippers being beacons of warmth and comfort...

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Meanwhile Jean-Marie Vien: Here, have this painting of Aphrodite showing to Ares that her doves made a nest in his helmet.