#hermes altar

[swift-dove]

Antiquing with Hermes!

The top photo is an inkwell with Hermes himself as the centerpiece! It was pretty expensive so while I was deciding if I should buy it (spoiler alert: I did!) I ended up finding those two wall plaques in the second photo & took that as a sign to go ahead with the purchase!

The inkwell was a pretty penny so I couldn’t afford much more than that, but I am so excited to get it set up on his altar! <3

#hermes devotee #hermes devotion #hermes worship #hermes deity #hermes god #hermes #hermes offering #hermes altar #pagan #paganism #hellenic #hellenism #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism

[thewitchfarhan]

~ My altar to Apollon, and my mini altar to Hermes ~

#Altar #Apollo Altar #Apollon Altar #Apollo #Lord Apollo #Hermes Altar #Hermes #Lord Hermes #hellenic pagan #hellenic paganism #helpol #thewitchfarhan

[logic-of-magic]

My first Aphrodite & Hermes altar on my nightstand. I tried to get statues, but saw some signs that pictures would be better. I adore these pictures, also use them as my phone wallpaper and lockscreen. Feel a sparkle of joy every time I look at them. For me that's the most accurate images of the gods, according the vibe I feel.

#Aphrodite #Hermes #Aphrodite goddess #aphrodite devotee #hermes devotee #hellenic polytheism #hermes worship #aphrodite worship #hermes god #altar #aphrodite altar #Hermes altar

[wolfhowlwitch]

we’re replacing the brakes tonight and our car is a little old + rickety so I made a pop-up makeshift roadside altar for Hermes and have been praying to him all night while staring at the moon + listening to the sounds of frustrated mechanic-ing. also we drove past someone’s yard with over 40 cow statues in it so I’m channeling that energy

(offerings- 2 cool pebbles I found, a perfectly golden leaf I found in a pile of dead leaves, ice cubes left to melt for fresh water, a “turtle” made of a 5 pointed leaf and a larger pebble, a piece of chocolate made into a coin, a quarter, a piece of my dinner, and 3 dwarven coins. I’ve also been praying safe travels for every car and plane that passes by)

#the wolf speaks #the wolf in the world #paganblr #witchblr #pagan #witchcraft #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheism #Hellenic #hermes #hermes altar #Hermes offerings #hermes deity

[heartsforspring]

how can I ask the Gods if its okay for me to show my altar to a friend- help

#hermes god #hermes deity #hellenic pagan #baby pagan #aphrodite altar #aphrodite deity #aphrodite goddess #hermes altar

[themodernwitchsguide]

altars for greek gods

this post includes hades, persephone, artemis, apollo, aphrodite, hermes, and hekate. for part 2 including zeus, hera, poseidon, hestia, hephaestus, dionysus, ares, demeter, and athena click here.

keep in mind that typical offerings to any god includes meat, wine, grain (specifically barley), honey, and incense (myrrh and frankincense would be period appropriate), but i'm listing some specific offerings that can be given if you'd like

colors can be used for candles, banners, decor, whatever you want

HADES

Colors: black, red, and white for association with death. purple and metallics for association with riches/wealth

Offerings: mint, asphodel, white poplar, pomegranate, coffee, cinnamon, elm, money, chocolate

Crystals: gemstones, black crystals (obsidian, black tourmaline, smokey quartz, etc.), pyrite, hematite, labradorite

Animals: black ram, owl, serpent, Cerberus

PERSEPHONE

Colors: purple, pink, yellow, green for association with springtime. black and metallics for association with Hades. white for purity.

Offerings: pomegranate, flowers, grains, asphodel, lavender, rosemary

Crystals: amethyst, gemstones, moss/tree agate, milk quartz, jade, lepidolite

Animals: deer, ram, bat, talking birds (including parrots)

APHRODITE

Colors: red and pink for love/sexuality. white and blue for association with the ocean. gold for association with, well, gold.

Offerings: roses, chocolate, shells, myrrh, gold

Crystals: rose quartz, pearl, emerald, opal, aquamarine, rhodonite, rhodochrosite, ocean jasper, morganite

Animals: swan, dove, hare

ARTEMIS

Colors: white, blue, black, and grey for association with the heavens. brown and green for association with nature/the hunt.

Offerings: moon shaped foods, frankincense, cypress, mugwort, amaranth

Crystals: morganite, moonstone, aventurine, selenite, celestite, moss/tree agate, amethyst, quartz (specific dendritic), labradorite

Animals: deer, wolf, wild boar

APOLLO

Colors: yellow, white, and blue for association with the heavens. red, orange, and pink for healing. purple and green for the Oracle

Offerings: sun shaped foods, bay leaves, laurel, cypress, playing music, poetry

Crystals: sunstone, amber, calcite (specifically honey and yellow), quartz (specifically rutilated or clear), rose quartz

Animals: cow, snake, hawk, crow/raven, cicada, swan

HERMES

Colors: green and gold for money/luck. white and brown for travels.

Offerings: money, crocus/saffron, strawberries

Crystals: jade, malachite, fluorite, pyrite, lapis lazuli, citrine, alexandrite

Animals: tortoise, ram

HEKATE

Colors: purple, blue, and green for magic. red and black for association with underworld

Offerings: garlic, saffron, crossroad dirt, black salt, ashes, sage, cedar, yew

Crystals: labradorite, obsidian, hematite, black tourmaline, amethyst, bloodstone, serpentine, lepidolite

Animals: wolf, boar, serpent, lion, horse, cow

#pagan #paganism #polytheist #witchblr #witchcraft #polytheism #witch #magic #magick #ancient greece #hellenic paganism #hellenic polytheism #hellenic pagan #hellenic deities #hellenic gods #greek polytheism #greek mythology #greek gods #ancient greek mythology #ancient greek #altar #deity #deity work #deity worship #hades #persephone #artemis #aphrodite #hermes #hecate

[apotoswizard]

Discreet/Practical Travel Altar: My Wallet!

Maybe it's just the Hermes devotee in me, but I love travel altars! I love how discreet they can be, but they can also have a practical use...which made me realize, my wallet is a travel altar devoted to Hermes!

The wallet itself can have a pattern and decorations reminiscent of a particular vibe, energy, spirit, deity...and prayer cards can double as idols without taking up too much space. Plus, anything you keep in it, like money, can be offerings!

I purchased the wallet a while ago from SewSophia--with the colors and map design of the fabric, it was the exact Hermes vibe I was looking for. I added a set of HearthfireHandiworks' bracelet prayer beads on the keyring, and the prayer card is the lovely work of WyrdCuriosities. I've had all these things together in this wallet for years, but it really has been a functional travel altar all this time, who knew! 🤣

#ghost mumbles #helpol #hellenic polytheist #Hermes #Hermes deity #Hermes devotee #travel altar #pagan altar #discreet magic #discreet witchcraft #discreet paganism #apotosmage offerings

[0thereitas0]

Here are some photos of me and @devieboii Anthesteria celebration set up

We set up mini altars for Ares, Aphrodite, Hecate, and of course Dionysus and Hermes

Happy Anthesteria everyone !!!🍷🍇⚕️

#hellenic polytheism #paganism #altar #aphrodite devotee #ares devotee #aphrodite #ares #hecate #hecate devotee #dionysus #dionysos #dionysus devotee #hermes devotee #hermes #anthesteria #witchblr #altars #mini altars #hellenism #helpol #hellenic deities

[noctivague]

Giveaway of my old statues!

If you've seen my previous post, you will know that I'm revamping my altar, which includes new statues.

So I want to rehome my old ones (Hermes, Apollo and Dionysos) and I'm doing a giveaway! :)

They all are from Etsy and I hand painted them myself with acrylic paint.

Who can enter?

Anyone. I don't care if you follow me or not. I just want them to get a loving home and be respected yknow.

Is it free?

I'm giving them away for free but I'm located in Switzerland and I highly doubt there are many of us on tumblr.

What I decided to do is that IF you can't afford the shipping costs, I'll pay max 15 USD of my own pocket per statue and you can pay the difference in case it's more than that (sorry I can't do more it's the end of the year so between taxes and presents my budget is pretty tight this month).

Shipping to Europe should be pretty cheap and for the US I need to check.

How to enter?

Leave a comment under this post with the name(s) of the god(s) you would like to register for. You can enter for more than one statue.

Please don't put your participation in reblogs, if everything is in the same space it's easier for me to find.

DM are open for questions but don't send me an ask to tell me you want it register I will not take it into account.

How and when will I pick the winners?

I will close registration next week on the 3rd of December midnight. Everyone will end up in a neat spreadsheet with a number and I'll randomly generate a number to designate the winners.

That's it! Reblogs are welcome to reach more people :)

#hellenic polytheism #giveway #altar #hellenism #apollo #apollon #apollo deity #hermes #hermes deity #dionysos deity #dionysus #dionysus deity #helpol #dionysos #greek gods #polytheism

[maximumwrites]

my pocket shrine and prayer beads for when i’m on vacation :)

hail hermes! 🐄🪶

#🐄 #hermes worship #hermes deity #pocket altar #altar ideas

[swift-dove]

This is just a reminder that your altars are personal to you! What you associate with your deities can be based on history or purely on your own experiences & interpretations!

I got these two calico critters from some blind bags & decided I could associate the robin hood character with Hermes and the little flower mouse with Aphrodite, so they reside on their altars now! :) <3

#aphrodite devotee #hermes devotee #aphrodite devotion #hermes devotion #aphrodite #hermes #aphrodite deity #hermes deity #aphrodite altar #hermes altar #aphrodite offering #hermes offering #pagan #hellenic #hellenic pagan #paganism #hellenism

[dionysianfreak]

an update to my shine on a warm July evening 🌠🍓

#dionysus #dionysos #aphrodite #helpol #hellenic polytheism #paganism #polytheism #greek gods #shrines #altars #altar inspiration #artemis #kore #hermes #zeus #hera #apollon #athene

[inkaitations]

Showcase of my altar to Hermes bc even tho it’s simply it’s cute and my parents are none the wiser abt it fr

I’m especially happy abt the little tortoise charm and the copper item behind the notebooks my bf got me from Italy :)) it opens up and has more goodies inside.

(The Kuromi bag dangling on the left is bc I hang my bags above his altar not bc Hermes is a Sanrio girl 😞‼️)

#hermes devotion #hermes #paganism #paganblr #hermes devotee #hermes deity #deity altar #deity work #deity worship #kuromi #hermetic #deity

[devoted-to-the-gods]

Finally Hermes has a nicer statue

#hermes deity #altars #hermes #hellenic polytheism

[faithfultothetheoi]

Current shrines

#theoi #theoi worship #greek mythology #hellenic polytheism #hellenic gods #hellenism #hellenismos #hestia #aphrodite #athene #athena #hermes #Zeus #Hera #demeter #persephone #altar

[travelingthief]

15 Day Deity Devotion Questions and Challenges

I wanted to do a deity devotion challenge, but the two that I found didn’t quite resonate with me so I made my own! Feel free to use, I will be working through it with Hermes for my first fo round!

15 Day Deity Devotion Questions and Challenges

Day 1- Do you have a favorite prayer? When do you pray to your deity?

Challenge: Write a prayer

Day 2- Who reached out to who? When did you first make contact with your deity?

Challenge: Reflect and journal about where you were when initially connected, and now.

Day 3- What are you favorite songs that remind you of your deity? Why? Are there certain lines you resonate with?

Challenge: Make/add to a playlist for your deity

Day 4- What is your favorite moment with your deity?

Challenge: Reflect: How did that moment bring you closer?

Day 5- What are UPG symbols you have for your deity?

Challenge: Craft one of the deity’s symbols

Day 6- How do you feel about pop culture depictions of your deity?

Challenge: Find a depiction you were previously unfamiliar with

Day 7- How does your experience differ from pop culture depiction/other worshippers?

Challenge: Open up about your experience with someone

Day 8- What’s the most valuable lesson your deity has taught you?

Challenge: Reflect on how that lesson has played a role in your life.

Day 9- Where do you feel most connected to your deity that’s not your altar?

Challenge: Visit that place and make an offering/set up a small outdoor altar if possible.

Day 10- How does your deity appear to you?

Challenge: Draw them/write a detailed description about them/depict them in your preferred art form.

Day 11- What is the strangest offering you’ve given your deity?

Challenge: Make time for them today. Give an offering and sit and chat.

Day 12- What is your main way of communicating with your deity?

Challenge: Do it! Communicate with them!

Day 13- What’s your favorite item on your altar?

Challenge: Cleanse and charge your altar. 

Day 14- What’s your favorite devotional act?

Challenge: Try a new devotional act.

Day 15- Give an altar tour!

Challenge: Add something new to your altar. 

#paganism #witchblr #deity devotion #hellenic pantheon #greek gods #hermes #pagan #hellenic polytheism #altars #apollo #dionysus #hephaestus #ares