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faeyramaeyra · 18 days

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~ 🌷 Witchy things you can do to honour yourself, your craft and your deities! 🌷 ~

~ 🌷 This will be a long post! 🌷 ~

- Spend time in nature (go hiking, meditate outdoors, collect some river water, make some sun water, plant something etc)

- Interact with your pets (example, dogs are often associated with Hekate so you could play with them or take them on a walk etc.)

- Donate to a shelter or charity in the name of your deity.

- Create a protection charm to add to your dog or cat’s collar. Our companions need protection sometimes too!

- Do your self-care as an act of devotion to yourself and your deity (you could do your skincare as devotion for Aphrodite for example.)

- Have a cleansing bath or shower. You can create a pouch full of cleansing and protective herbs to use.

- Make a piece of artwork for your deities. It could be a painting, clay vase, etc.

- Make a playlist of songs that give you positive energy or remind you of your deity.

- Make a journal or scrapbook about the things you love about your craft to remind you why you are practising.

- Do a daily card pull in the morning. This can be to see how your day will go or what you should be focusing on etc.

- Stir intentions into your drink in a morning (anti-clockwise to remove negativity, clockwise to bring in positivity. You can also say what you wish to manifest for that particular day. You may need an extra boost of inspiration for example.)

- Do some spell work with your deity. Ask them to give you aid with it or to protect you whilst you are doing it.

- Consider enchanting an item. It could be jewellery, a plant, a decorative item in your home etc.(If you would all like, I can make a post of how I personally like to enchant objects.)

- Tidy up your home. This one may seem a bit odd but please read my explanation as to why it is important to take care of your home. Different rooms in your home can be associated with different parts of your life. If you want to manifest something in part of your life, You need to take care of your home in order for your manifestation to work. Your kitchen is connected to your health and health of your household. Your bathroom is connected to your finances and the flow of finances in your household. Your bedroom is connected to the happiness and prosperity of your romantic relationships. Your living room is connected to your relationships with your friends and family.

- Learn how to read candles. Candles are commonly used as an offering to deities and for manifestation workings but sometimes you can have other entities trying to communicate with you via the candle flame. I personally have had ancestors messing about with candles, Not just deities.

- Use colour magick associations when picking out your outfit for the day. For example black is most commonly used as a protection colour.

~ 🌷 Want me to make a part 2? Lemme know below 🌷 ~

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lillysilvermoon · 7 months

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Offering to Selene

I thank you, Selene of Moonlight

My mother you have helped me so much

You lightened my life and remembered me that I can dream.

You listened and I shall never forget when I looked at the sky and the most perfect crescent moon was there, formed in the clouds.

Selene, your eyes have the shine of a thousand stars

Your energy, powerful yet always so gentle.

To you I offer my greetings, my love and prise.

Thank you for your presence

Thank you for your patience

Thank you for your love.

Khaire, my dearly Selene.

#deity work #selene deity #selene worship #selene goddess #goddess selene #selene #moon goddess #goddess of the moon #greek goddess #greek pantheon #hellenic goddess #witchcraft #witch

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to-the-goddesses · 5 months

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To Hestia, I dedicate this picture I colored in MS paint today 💖

#to hestia #hellenic polytheism #hestia goddess #helpol #hellenic goddess #hellenic pagan #sdva #devotional art

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plutofae · 6 months

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Please answer to this post if you work with nymphs or sorceress of the greek mithology. Also if you work with lady Artemis, Athena or Aphrodite.

#hellenic polytheims #hellenic witch #hellenic deities #hellenic goddess #hellenic community #hellenic devotion #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #hellenic worship

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buggabeewitch · 2 years

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Hekate: Goddess of Witches

Book Review by Buggabeewitch

I’m going to do this in sections, I have so much to cover. TL;DR, I loved this book and highly recommend it to witches interested in Hekate, people who are just beginning or already somewhat on their path with Hekate, or just any witch at all, whether you want to work with Hekate or not, you can still glean much wisdom from this book.

Parts:

Disclaimers and Prefaces

Moon Goddess?

Goddess of Witches or Witches of the Goddess

Thoughts on the Included Rituals and Spells

Shadow Work

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Part One: Disclaimers and Prefaces

I don’t have anything to disclaim about this book, actually, other than that I picked it up on a whim and didn’t research the author beforehand. I still haven’t researched the author. I’m saying this because if anyone has an information about her in regards to her being a bad person, an appropriator, etc, as many occult authors are, I’m not claiming to defend her of those actions. I’m reviewing the book, not the author. However, if there are any ghosts in her past, bring them to my attention and the attention of others. Such “ghosts” are not always irredeemable, but are important to bear in mind when reading the works of someone who has them in their past.

This section is mostly about disclaimers the author makes, and how I’m so glad she made them!

Weber often times throughout her book references safety as of the utmost importance. She makes sure to mention that when she has done work outdoors or in the dark of night, that she does not go alone, that she does so at crowded times of day.

She makes the distinction between modest discomfort and damaging traumatic experiences, which is important. Discomfort is nothing to shy from, and is vital to confront at times; but this doesn’t mean endangering your physical, emotional, or psychological well-being. That must be avoided and “refused,” as Weber states very clearly.

She makes sure to mention that neo-pagans may refer to Hekate as a triple-goddess, with the maiden/mother/crone (m/m/c) archetype. She does not regard Hekate as such, to my understanding, but does make sure to mention where this very modern idea of Hekate comes from. She is Hekate Triformis, she has some connections with lunar magic, and thus has been syncretised, wrongly, in my opinion, with that m/m/c archetype by modern neo-pagans, namely wiccans.

When Weber discusses how Hekate is referred to as “dark,” and explains how “darkness” is not to be feared or strayed away from, and how those who work in “dark” places or fields are often the kindest and most caring among us, she makes sure to mention her opinion on the use of the terms “dark” and “light,” or “black” and “white” magic. That being that they are not good terms, they don’t describe what you actually mean, and that they have overtly racist origins. A very important note for those beginning in witchcraft who are likely seeing those terms thrown around flippantly by those who either don’t know better, or are just plain racist, or are actively choosing not to confront the problems with those terms. To those of you who come to this news fresh, consider “baneful” and “beneficial” magic instead.

Part Two: Moon Goddess?

My only major gripe with this book is the continual reference to Hekate as “lady of the moon.” I didn’t personally associate Hekate with being of the moon, and actually saw references to her as such as being a red flag for those who syncretise Hekate with that m/m/c archetype. However, Weber backs up her reasons for calling her such. There’s many well-researched and cited sources for her associations with the moon. Weber mentions Hekate’s syncretization with other Greek and Roman goddesses who are more historically and more closely related to the moon (such as Selene and Artemis). Also, she goes into her origin story with Hekate as a moment when she looked up to the moon and said “I’m Yours.” So maybe she associates Hekate with the moon so strongly because Hekate appeared to her in a moment of Epiphania through the moon on that night.

Whether you want to take that as Weber’s “UPG” or as something truly well-founded, is up to you, really. Personally, I won’t be calling Hekate the “lady of the moon” any time soon. But I respect Weber’s choice to do so. I respect that that’s her relationship with Hekate. And honestly, she brings up historical and mythological sources for Hekate’s lunar connections, so while I still wouldn’t call her a “moon goddess,” or a “goddess of the moon,” per se, I would say she has connections to the moon. And therefore, the moon can be a symbol of Hekate. Hope that made sense.

Part Three: Goddess of Wicthes, or Witches of the Goddess?

In Fel the Blithe’s YouTube series on Hekate, Fel raises the question, is Hekate a witch and has Hekate always been associated with witches, or has her association with witches developed over time because of her characteristics, retinue, and attributes (such as crossroads, torches, certain animals, etc) being considered “witchy.” I know I phrased that question poorly, but I hope you can still gather the gist of it.

It’s interesting to ponder that question. It seems to be Weber’s belief that Hekate is the Goddess of Witches (it’s literally the name of the book, after all). I don’t think taking either side makes you more right or wrong, actually, because ancient and modern worship are both equally valid and true. Whether she came to be known as a goddess of witches later or always has been, to me, is unimportant. It’s seems that she’s a “witchy” figure regardless, and therefore can be known as a patroness of witches whether that’s historically founded or not. Whether modern witches have her that title or if she always had it, again, to me, isn’t very important.

In the book, Weber goes into being the Family Witch. She relates Hekate’s family and history to one’s own family and history. She tells how Hekate is well respected, or feared; rejected, or often come to in times of need; how she is often the only one to step up in times of fear or discomfort (see the myth of Persephone’s Abduction, specifically Demeter’s search for her daughter). Does that not sound familiar? Yeah. Sounds a lot like being the only witch in the family, which is a truth many of us live. So whether Hekate was always a patroness of witches or not, it seems, and Weber would certainly argue, that she certainly has all the necessary qualifications for being such now.

Now, I’m still learning about how I feel about that question that Fel raises. I’m not saying that Weber’s belief is correct, or that the opposite is true. I’m saying that it’s important to ponder and that, for a third time, to me, the conclusive answer isn’t of vital importance and it may not exist. Hekate is a goddess of mystery. This is just one mystery of many. Plus, I think it’s just important to ponder it for yourself when you go into reading a book where the author does clearly pick one side of that coin.

Part Four: Thoughts on the Included Rituals and Spells

TL;DR, I loved them. I found them to be incredibly customizable and most importantly accessible. She takes care to mention that you don’t need to follow her words to the tee. She says specifically that her rituals are not a “prescription” but a guide or suggestion. Weber offers both modern and ancient rituals, hymns, and prayers. While historically rites to Hekate were preformed at crossroads at midnight, there’s nothing wrong with doing them during the day in your backyard or in your home. As Hesiod says, and I’m heavily paraphrasing, one who offers little but often is more pious than one who offers much but rarely. Doing the best you can is all the gods of our religion can ask of us! Weber takes care to mention that you shouldn’t put yourself into perilous situations or run yourself into debt in order to offer to the gods. She says specifically to view an offering to a god like an offering to a guest in your home. If all you have is cookies and coffee, then offer cookies and coffee! Sober and/or can’t have alcohol in the house? Offer soda or clean water! Do. Your. Best.

I found her rituals to be helpful especially because she explains the purpose behind what she’s suggesting. She’s not telling you to Do A Thing and then expecting you to understand why. Knowing why she’s offering a certain idea is important because it gives you the tools to adapt that suggestion to your own practice.

One such ritual for protection, she writes to first draw the outline of a dog and to write the names of those you need protected. Dogs are sacred to Hekate, and are well known guardians and companions. If dogs terrify you, or if horses are more your thing, or even cats, then you’re welcome to draw that instead of a dog. Because it’s your practice. What you do is personal, and that’s what makes it special and a powerful bit of magic for you in your life.

Part Five: Shadow Work

Weber does not mention the phrase “shadow work.” She does about twice or thrice mention the word “shadow,” but never the phrase “shadow work.” However, she does describe it. She describes times in her life when she needed to face ugly truths, or when clients of hers needed help confronting their fears or personal ugliness at a metaphorical crossroads. She describes when Hekate appeared as a epiphany in an ugly time to light the way. She describes how it’s important to do things that are modestly uncomfortable, and how some of the most powerful magic comes from an uncomfortable place. She describes how working through your past, confronting the hard parts, and bettering yourself before vowing to help others is important. Doesn’t that sound an awful lot like shadow work?

The way she describes Hekate’s role in these parts of the book makes it seem like Hekate is a great facilitator of shadow work. She’s not going to do the work for you — no, no, no — nobody can do that but yourself. But she describes Hekate as an important guide or helping hand in these times. Shadow work can be hard, it can be scary, but it’s often necessary for self improvement and moving forward in life or even just in your practice. This was a comforting as well as interesting takeaway from the book!

Part Six: Conclusion and Final Thoughts

I loved this book. I have few gripes, like the aforementioned continual reference to Hekate as “lady of the moon,” or the implication that witchcraft is it’s own spirituality or religion rather than a path that can include spirituality or religion, or not.

Weber’s book includes many personal anecdotes, which to some readers may become tiring when you’re here to learn about a goddess and not about a priestess. However, I personally loved the anecdotes. I feel like sharing moments of divine epiphany and other personal stories can show how a deity can impact one’s life in a way something more impersonal just can’t. It’s comforting sometimes to hear from a modern human how a deity can take form, it’s helpful to hear from a modern human how rituals and spells can look in the modern day. So for those reasons, I really didn’t mind those bits.

Again, if you’re interested in Hekate, or in witchcraft, namely in religious or specifically hellenic witchcraft, or in sprits and the dead, this book has something for you. I just finished the book this morning so I haven’t had much time to put any of my new learnings to practice. However, I will report back. That’s a promise.

Thank you for reading! Have a blessed day!

Sincerely,

Sonny Sunshine

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circe-mediterranean-witch · 2 years

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Selene's tea

#selene #greek goddess #goddess of the moon #hellenic goddess #selene's tea #witches of tumblr #witch community #hellenic witch #mediterranean witch #book of shadows #lunar witch

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thetelesterion · 4 months

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Demeter, goddess of fertility and the harvest, an image likely based off of a Roman original. (Updated description due to deeper research!!) After doing digging this image is not in fact from the temple of Eleusis but is rather a modern version of a (possibly) Roman relief of a similar kind!

The image which likely served as the basis for the modern one, photograph taken in 1864. Image source Right now it's really unknown where this original relief came from as there's little to no information from the museum listing I found this on, but I will continue to update this as time goes on if I find more info. For anyone else, feel free to update and reblog if you find more info before I do! UPDATE: original image source has been found for the Roman relief, it is located at the Lourve! Source

#demeter #goddess #theoi #theoi worship #greek polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #archaeology #history #greek mythology #paganblr

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seafoamsister · 1 year

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┊ ➶ ｡˚ "mighty aphrodite rising out of the sea foam" henry courtney selous (1803-1890)°

happy april 3, this is dedicated to aphrodite !! blessed be ♡

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whispersinthewaters · 2 months

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Can I get a Hail Aphrodite?

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diana-thyme · 6 months

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Greek Gods 101: Hecate

Hecate is a goddess of witchcraft, Magic, night, the moon, ghosts, and necromancy. Excluding the universal offerings, some common offerings include:

Divination Tools

Witchcraft Tools

Imagery of the Moon or Stars

Imagery or Depictions of Ghosts

Imagery or Depictions of Torches

Items Associated with Hunting (Boots, Bows, Arrows, Bones, Etc.)

Imagery or Depictions of Dogs

Imagery or Depictions of Polecats

Depictions of Darkness

Veils

For devotional acts, some activities that can be done for her include:

Performing Spells

Watching the Night Sky

Stargazing

Learning About Astronomy

Visiting Graveyards

Visiting Crossroads and Other Liminal Spaces

Lighting Candles to Help Ghosts Find Their Way

Volunteering at Animal Shelters

Hunting

She is celebrated in 4 Athenian holidays:

Hekate’s Deipnon

Noumenia

Lesser Mysteries

Heliogenna

#hecate #hecate goddess #hecate deity #hekate #hekate goddess #hekate deity #deities #hellenism #helpol #hellenic #hellenic pagan #hellenic polytheism #hellenic community #hellenic polytheist #hellenic deities

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faeyramaeyra · 16 days

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~ 🌷 Positive Affirmations and Reminders! 🌷 ~

- Your craft is on your schedule! You do not have to do things in a specific amount of time. Something that took someone else a week to learn, may take you longer and that is okay!

- Your deities will remain patient and understanding with you as long as you are communicating with them! If you need a break, Tell them. If you do not want to do something or speak to someone, Tell them. Just be respectful and communicate!

- You do not have to do fancy ass rituals every week or whatever. If doing something really simple and basic works for you, Just do it! Rituals can honestly be so draining and tedious!

- You do not have to practice every day! Sometimes life happens and for one reason or another, We can’t/don’t practice every day!

- Trial and error! If something does not work or does not go the way you would like it to, Don’t give up. Figure out what you could change, Apply that knowledge and understanding the next time you do it then see what the results are! Rinse and repeat as many times as you need to!

- Our companions (dogs, cats etc) moods can be affected by energy that is present in our space or by our own energy. If you are having a bad day or something goes wrong in your craft, Be mindful about how it affects your companions. Give them a lot of love and protect them (spiritually) if needed! Our companions can also help with meditation so go to them for extra support if needed! My dog helps me relax and stay positive which helps me meditate because then I can clear my thoughts quicker/easier!

- Take everything you see on TikTok, Discord, Tumblr etc with a pinch of salt. Always fact check and cross reference any information you find on these platforms! Not all creators are harmful but I have seen a fair few promoting things that belong to closed practices, spreading false information, getting their supporters to do spell work/manifestations without consent of others (love spells for example) etc!

- Do not feel bad about not working with entities or deities! For some people, It doesn’t work out for one reason or another and that is nothing to be ashamed of! Do not beat yourself up over it!

~ Thank you for reading ~

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