Hello! I know this may be sort of an odd question, but is there any way for us to comfort the gods? I'm extremely close with Apollo and Hermes, and lately, their candles/tarot readings with them have all been very negative, like for instance, my Hermes candle has been spitting out thick black smoke, which is something it's never done in the months I've had it. I know Apollo is obviously going through the ringer right now because of the pandemic, - (1/2) 💛💙
(2/2) and I hadn't thought about this until earlier, but with Hermes being a psychopomp, he's seeing the worst of the effects of this virus. Given how seriously he takes that role, I'm sure that must have his spirits down, along with his duties with communication/travel during all the chaos. I guess I just... I want to help them. I know I'm only a small human, but I wish I could give them some sort of comfort. Is that even possible, or is that not an area we can tread as humans/worshippers? 💛💙
Well this has to be one of the sweetest questions I’ve ever received! I literally felt an “AWE!” coming from Aphrodite as I read this! It’s so incredibly kind of you to want to give the gods some comfort. Honestly I think the sentiment is enough to deliver what it is you want to them, which means anything you do will be appreciated and likely comforting.
Do i think it’s possible for a mortal to comfort a god? Of course. I think we do it more than we realize or care to admit because it might feel wrong or even hubristic to believe we can influence the gods like that. But I think it’s silly to think we don’t give the gods some kind of positive feelings or energy. I believe that’s one of the reasons they hang around and form relationships with us. We make them feel good.
As for how one might purposefully comfort a god. I think it’s similar to how you would comfort a mortal. Talk to them, do something nice for them, make/get them their favorite food or snack, give them a thoughtful gift, spend the day with them, make them something, etc. Like i said i think as long as you hold the sentiment in your heart that you wish to bring them comfort whatever you choose will absolutely mean a lot to them.
