Greek goddess of love, sex, war, beauty, passion, procreation, pleasure, desire, fertility, and the Morning Star
Before the Greeks called her Aphrodite, she was known to them as Astarte, who was their renaming of the goddess Astoreth from Egypt and Canaan (in turn, a renaming of the goddess Ishtar/Inanna). Though not to be confused with the Roman goddess Venus, as she existed independently as a goddess of gardens and vegetation before having some of Aphrodite’s attributes added.
Although she was primarily a goddess of love, sex, and beauty to the Greeks, Aphrodite was still honoured as a goddess of war and was known to bring victory and strength in battle. While she is indeed loving, she is also terrifying and has the ability to sway humans to her will- encouraging chaos wherever she pleases. Due to this, she was the bringer of frenzy and even the Fates would bend to her will. Should you cross her on the battlefield, you would not win. Though she is also a goddess of passion. She is indeed of great and powerful love, though also anger and hatred, thus connecting her with crimes of passion and even death (especially on the battlefield). This all made her one of the most feared deities of Ancient Greece.
In my personal experiences with this goddess, she is extremely powerful, cunning, ambitious, vain, and courageous, while also being empathetic, motherly, and tender all at once. She is not quite a “soft” goddess but can be gentle when she wants to be, otherwise, her presence to me feels like fire. Though when gentle, her energy feels like pure ecstasy and beauty, so much so that it brings tears to one’s eyes. Aphrodite is not shallow in the slightest and is a deeply compassionate and wise goddess who will stand tall and proud alongside her followers; she will never allow any of them to feel weak or ugly. She is also very fond of nature and adores all things that grow.
For myself, Aphrodite appears as a tall slender woman with long, wavy black hair, piercing blue eyes, and wears a deep red dress adorned with gold and diamonds. Her voice is gentle but it radiates power. She is also a withdrawn goddess who may not speak much, but when she talks about something she loves, she lights up. She is welcoming of all people, not just women, and supports those who transition as well.
| Symbolism of Aphrodite |
Doves
Swans
Sparrows
Dolphins
Weapons
Scallop shells
Pomegranates
Pearls
Mirrors
Girdles
Roses
| Personal Associations |
Lions
Panthers
Conch shells
Apples
Diamonds and rubies
Rose quartz
| Some of her epithets |
Aligena (Sea Born)
Ambologera (She Who Postpones Old Age)
Antheia (Friend of Flowers)
Androphonos (Killer of Men)
Anosia (Unholy)
Areia (Warlike; of Ares)
Basilis (Queen)
Enoplios (Bearing Weapons)
Epitumbidia (She Upon the Graves)
Nikêphoros (Bringer of Victory)
Ourania (Heavenly)
Pasiphaessa (The Far-Shining)
Peitho (The Persuasive)
Sy′ria Dea (The Syrian Goddess)
Skotia (Of the Darkness)
Philopannyx (The Night-Loving)
Pandemos (of All People)
Philomeides (Laughter-Loving)
Tymborychos (The Gravedigger)
Summakhia (Ally in War)
Symmakhia (Ally in Love)
| Offerings |
Sea shells, roses, myrtle, poppies, imagery of her animals, daggers, lingerie, sex toys, make-up products, jewelry, perfume, strong tobacco, wine, champagne, lemonade, pomegranate juice, black or rose tea, cream and sugar, honey, aphrodisiacs, fruits, chili peppers, chocolate, pastries, desserts in general, lotions, myrrh, rose quartz, garnet, rubies, diamonds, red or pink candles, masquerade masques, sea water, shark teeth, fish scales, pearls, mirrors, poetry, prose, artwork, music, and all other things beautiful.
Citrine 🌞
Citrine, a bright yellow, honey-toned variety of quartz, carries the power of the sun and is associated with The Sun tarot card.
Infuses your spirit with positive energy.
Promotes good fortune and success, and fosters self esteem and confidence.
Boosts motivation.
Balances chakras and works well with other crystals.
Enhances concentration and focus.
Sometimes called “The Merchant Stone” because of its associations with wealth and abundance, it’s a great stone to have to manifest desires if you’re involved in new business ventures or entrepreneurship.
Often used in rituals when moving to a new home. Trying to sell your home? Try burying a piece of citrine in the garden or elsewhere on the property to help speed up the sale.
Helps dispel anger and ends feuds.
I was just complaining to my friend that my oldest sister didn’t know what to do the last time I had a convulsive seizure, and I ended up injured because of it. And my friend said that actually, they don’t know what to do when they see someone have a convulsive seizure, either.
So I thought I’d explain it to you. I’m not a doctor, and I have no medical training and not everything here will apply to everyone who has convulsive seizures, these are just the things that apply to me, and when in doubt, call an ambulance.
Here’s what you do:
Look around. Am I lying in the middle of a busy street or on the railroad tracks, or somewhere else dangerous, like in the bathtub? If yes, drag me to somewhere where I am not in imminent danger of being hit by a truck or drowning.
Am I somewhere safe, but lying near dangerous things like fire or knives or broken glass or pans of boiling water or anything that can hurt me? Move the dangerous things away from me.
My body will be convulsing. That means my head and my arms and my legs are rapidly hitting the ground. Put something soft underneath my head. If there’s a cushion right there, perfect. If not, wad up your coat or shove your shopping bag under my head. If there’s nothing immediately to hand that would take you more than a few seconds to grab, stick your feet underneath my head, it’ll work.
Am I wearing anything around my neck, like a tight collar, or a necktie, or a choker? Loosen it, so my airway is clear.
Don’t restrict my movements - don’t try to hold my arms and legs down. You’ve already moved all the dangerous things away from me, and cushioned my head, so don’t hold me down, unless it is necessary to keep me from doing serious harm.
Don’t put anything in my mouth. A lot of people think you need to stick your fingers or a spoon or something into the person’s mouth to prevent them choking on their tongue. Don’t do this.
Try to make a note of the time the seizure first started. If the seizure lasts for longer than five minutes, call an ambulance.
When the convulsing/jerking has stopped, roll me onto my side. If you know what the recovery position is, put me in the recovery position, if you don’t, just roll me onto my side, and check my airway. If I’m not breathing, or I’m having trouble breathing, call an ambulance.
It seems to be instinctive to help someone get back to their feet as soon as the seizure is over. Don’t do this with me. After a seizure, I’m in something called a post-ictal state. It makes me very, very confused, and lying on the ground or sitting somewhere soft is the safest place for me. If you pull me to my feet while I’m still this confused, I will walk directly into traffic or put my hand on a hot stove because I won’t know where I am, or what’s happening, and often I won’t be able to see at all for a few minutes. Keep me somewhere safe until I’ve fully recovered.
If I have another seizure before I’ve fully recovered from the earlier one, call an ambulance.
If you think I might be hurt, or you’re confused or not sure about what to do, call an ambulance.
That’s all there is to it. Make sure I’m not in immediate physical danger; cushion my head (but don’t restrain it); when the jerking stops, roll me onto my side and check my airway; keep me somewhere safe until I’m fully recovered, and if the seizure lasts a long time, or I have a second one, or you aren’t sure what to do or you think I might be hurt, call an ambulance. That’s it. It’s not hard, and I promise you can do this.
what i REALLY want to do is knit my friends chunky wool sweaters in ugly patterns and send them jars of homemade jam and lavender honey and sugar-crusted shortbread wrapped in brown paper tied up with knotted twine and handwrite them letters on thick yellowish paper infused with dried wildflowers i picked and pressed myself but nooooo i have to “study” and “work” so that i can earn ‘‘‘money’’’ and pay ‘‘‘bills’’’. fuck all life.
Because you don’t need a fancy altar to show your devotion to a deity.
Practicing self love
Reducing negative comments about yourself/others
Self love affirmations
An at-home spa day
A meal full of your favorite foods
Forgiving yourself
A good orgasm
Complimenting strangers
Letting your loved ones know you care
Standing up for yourself and others
Buy yourself something nice
Stick to your daily skincare routine
Wear your favorite pair of underwear
Wear an outfit that makes you feel confident
A face mask that uses honey
Not wasting water
Picking up litter/trash
Helping an animal in need
Avoiding pesticides that harm bees/other pollinators
A masterpost of all things glamours, potions, diys and spells to do with beauty.
Spells
“I’m damn hot” fire charm
“Life of the party” glamour charm
“You’re beautiful!” spell
Milk drink (pokemon inspired spell)
Honey gatherer (pokemon inspired spell)
Baby-doll eyes glamour
Venus transformation glamour
Pink sugar heart spell
Moon mermaid “beauty lies within” spell
Siren allure spell
Simple beauty sea spell
Aphrodite spell sachet
Beauty charm bag
Goddess glamour
Forever sunkissed spell
Shine like the sun glamour
Glow like the moon glamour
Godly beauty glamour
Magic mirror beauty spell
Beauty spell bath for witches
Beauty and love bath spell
New moon beauty bath magic
Mermaid’s bath spell
Siren’s bath
Rose bath spell
Rainy’s beauty bath glamour
Glamour bath spell for beauty
Glamour to attract comments (on a selfie)
Powerful spell to enchant someone
Sailor moon glamour
Glamour chants/spells
Basic glamour spell
Potions
‘Strawberry sweet’ beauty potion
Ocean potion for beachy hair
Vanilla milkshake beauty spell
Vegan glamour eggnog
DIY beauty spell tea bags
Acne fighting tea
AJ’s attraction oil
Body
Bath/body product magic
Witchy hygiene tips
DIY natural deoderant
Crystal deodorant
Aphrodite whipped body mousse
Ode to persephone body oil
Persephone sugar scrub
Honey sugar scrub
Starlight sugar scrub
Glamour shower disks
Cleansing facial toner
Beauty magic: skin cleansing routine
Face wash affirmation
Nail polish ritual
Hair
Hair magic & the moon phases
“Don’t touch my hair” hair growth oil
Aphrodite hair mask
Luscious locks hair mask
A spell for beautiful hair
Enchanted hairbrush
Makeup
Palettes for the witches
Lipstick magic
Siren’s lipstick spell
Beauty magic: lipstick
Beauty magic: eye makeup
Encanto - a makeup glamour to enchant your words
Sigils
The mark of lazea
“I am attractive to those around me”
“Beauty radiate from me and my words captivate”
“Clear skin”
“I do not forget to eat”
“I have a healthy relationship with food”
“My piercings do not get infected”
“My eyes appear lighter” + “My lips are full and luscious”
“My nails grow fast and strong”
“My hair grows long and healthy”
“My hair stays short and does not grow”
“I do not have bad hair days”
“My eyebrows appear full and even”
“My eyeliner is on point”
“I look good in my clothes”
“I am photogenic”
“I am aesthetically pleasing”
“I am beautiful”
“Aesthetically beautiful”
Emoji Spells
Glamour spell
Natural beauty
Blessed by aphrodite
“She was made of sunlight” emoji spell
“Bloom with the flowers” emoji spell
Extra Info
Beauty magic: the basics
Beauty magic
How to - glamour spells
Honey magick
Witch tip
I hope Brendan Fraser is having a nice day.
why don’t you plant some lavender and when it blooms you can squeeze a leaf or two between your fingers and the smell will calm you down. how about you do that. bitch
g’day all! i’ve been doing tarot for about a year now and to help myself improve i have decided to do some readings for those in need. here are my guidelines! rules/guidelines: - please give me your name! if you aren’t comfortable with giving your full name you can just use your initials. - one question per ask! i am only pulling one card for each question (for now!) - please do not DM me! i will not give you a reading if you DM me, please use my ask box! - i do not answer law/medical related questions. - please give some feedback! if you have not given me feedback i won’t read for you again. feedback not only helps me improve but it also helps me reach others. please tag me in said feedback. i also can help with dreams! if you have had a dream and are unsure as to what it means feel free to send an ask about it! i may take some time for me to get to your question, please understand that tarot can be rather draining and i sometimes need breaks! i will eventually get around to your reading!
Hi are you planning to do readings or not just wondering 🙂
Hi! I am still doing readings I have just not been too well lately, once I'm feeling better I'll get right back on it! Sorry for the inconvenience!