#deimos deity

⚔️Phobos and Deimos⚔️

- learn about their sacred animals: bulls, horses, lions, dogs, and carnivorous birds

- listen to or make a devotional playlist for Them (you can make one for both of Them individually or make one for both of Them together!)

- learn about the fight, flight, freeze response

- play a game (board game or video game) that uses strategy (can be a card game, chess, battleship, things like that!)

- learn about panic attacks and anxiety attacks, the difference between them, and either how to cope with them or help someone through them

- watch a horror movie

- read a horror book

- if horror movies aren’t your thing watch a Halloween special from your favorite tv show as it still has those elements of fear and dread sometimes!

- learn about Mars’ moons!

- learn about the differences between fear, terror, and dread

- watch combat sports (wrestling, boxing, etc. I’d say things like fencing, archery, and shooting are good options too)

- learn about weaponry (modern & ancient) and combat styles and strategies throughout the ages

- learn about various wars, riots, battles, protests, etc.

- watch war movies or war centered tv shows

- Paired together as they often are ❤️ -

Stand up for yourself

Stand up for the things you believe in

Assert your boundaries; make it clear when they have been crossed

Get a candle that reminds you of them - one for each or one for both (no altar needed)

Wear jewelry that reminds you of them

Keep a picture of them in your wallet

Exercise; move throughout your day, even just stretching

Learn about self-defense; carry a self-defense weapon (pepper spray, pocket knife, etc.)

Attend a protest (please be aware of your own safety in doing so)

Have a stuffed animal bull, horse, lion, dog, vulture, or other carnivorous bird

Have imagery of weapons, shields, armor, battles, warriors/fighters, chariots, or causes you deeply support around

Face your fears; challenge yourself by exposing yourself to things you're afraid of

Watch an action movie, anime, show, etc. that you enjoy

Engage with the horror genre; watch a horror movie, play a scary video game, read a horror based novel, etc.

Gather with friends around a fire at night and tell scary stories

Try something you've been putting off; take a risk; if you're scared, do it scared

Dance/sing to music that makes you feel empowered, badass, or brave

Support humanitarian efforts, especially those related to conflicts/wars; support human rights or abuse survivor organizations

Learn how to properly use a weapon, especially a spear or sword

Carry a charm that instills courage in or protects you

Practice emotional regulation; learn to express your emotions in a healthy way, especially anger

Prioritize your own well-being; taking care of others is good, but make sure you're meeting your own needs first

Collect animal bones (please thank the animal's spirit beforehand); engage in vulture culture

Be spontaneous; do something fun and adrenaline-pumping

Find ways to express yourself, even if it's small (bracelet that represents your gender, wear clothes that make you feel comfortable, wear your hair how you want to, etc.)

Wear a scary costume; make your own scary mask (I'd wear it on Halloween or for an event, but you can wear out in public if you want! Always ask permission from stores before wearing a masked costume first)

Encourage others to be themselves; encourage yourself to do so

Eat something spicy; eat something meaty

Drink something with cinnamon in it, such as tea or cinnamon latte; drink whiskey or fireball (if able obviously)

Draw something scary or ominous; draw to express your anger or fear

Draw, decorate, make, etc. a shield with a scary face or monster on it; this makes for good protection and was a common practice; using something scarier to scare off the scary things

Practice embracing the chaos of life; life is what happens when we're making other plans

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This is my list of subtle ways to worship Phobos and Deimos for now! I may add more to it later. I hope someone finds this helpful and that y'all enjoy this. ❤️

Hellenic cheat sheets

"Fear is a natural emotion. I understand that you struggle With the fear of loss; Of losing the one you love." (P)

"There is dread in that thought; A sense of panic inducing terror About losing the one you love. That, too, is natural." (D)

“But you mustn't let fear Rule your daily life. You must rise above it So that you can live peacefully.” (P)

"Do not give in to the terror By allowing those thoughts To run rampant in your mind. They will only debilitate you." (D)

I am FINALLY feeling happy about my new setups after moving. I’ve rearranged several pieces and refreshed some candles, etc, but tadaaa, the current WIPs.

Phobos and fam first (tiny Ares and Deimos), with a new addition of Aphrodite (ty friend for letting me purchase her!) and her little frosted glass pieces. The green shell is actually an Art Deco era ash tray that had never been used, so I cleaned it and repurposed! Found at the thrift store with the blue glass tiny goblet. Still working on my corner for Erebus but there’s a vintage gelato glass filled with roses, black candles, and black scrying bowl on his end. Also an antique pitcher decorated with daffodils for Thanatos, just as my way of politely acknowledging him (I don’t actively worship him), filled with dried roses tucked into its own corner.

Odin and Loki have two halves of the next same shelf, split with a general offering area for everyone else.

Phanes and Lucifer actually have a new amber apothecary jar that’s not pictured bc I’m washing it, but it’s also antique!