Hello lovelies!
So, today is the fourth of the month, which was traditionally the day in Ancient Rome to honour Venus, their version of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. Even now, however, amongst pagans and neo-pagans, Aphrodite is a deeply beloved deity, not only for her rulership over romance and beauty, but also for her advocating for self-love, acceptance, and the pursuit of peace and harmony.
Naturally, to show their appreciation, worshippers and witches working with Aphrodite directly are always looking for ways to honour this goddess and give her the veneration she deserves. However, many either feel like they don't have the resources, can't afford them, or simply live in an environment where they can't openly practise this kind of worshipping.
Well, lucky for us all! There actually are small, subtle ways in which we can honour our deities without it being obvious and don't break your bank. Remember, the gods can see what you can and can't afford to do. They understand. They aren't unreasonable. As long as you make an effort, they will recognise that. Intention is everything!
So, here's a list!
Roses. Literally anything to do with roses. Maybe put a rose in your room, draw a rose in your notebook, wear something that has a rose motif, etc. I happen to have rose incense and lit that in her honour today. The same thing can be said for Myrtle, a less well-known flower, but a flower she is associated with nonetheless.
Visit the ocean. If you can, obviously! Otherwise, donating to an endeavour to clean the ocean, help clean the ocean yourself, or meditating to ocean sounds is a good way to connect to Aphrodite, since she was born out of sea foam. Also, get you some sea shells! Gather them on the beach, buy them, draw them, whatever. Sea shells are good!
Wear colours associated with Aphrodite, such as pink, white, red, and gold. Soft, pastel colours, or colours associated with the ocean could work, especially light blue and turquoise.
If you want to use gems in some way, rose quartz and pearls are the way to go! Pro tip, pearls have also been taken into Christian faith to be associated with the Virgin Mary, so you can easily get away with wearing it to church or around Christian company.
Apples! All the apples! Apple pie, apple tea, just straight up apples, all the apples! Either eat them yourself, or better yet, share them with friends and family.
Connect to the animals associated with Aphrodite. For example: listen to dolphin sounds, draw dolphins, get a dolphin statue, donate to a dolphin charity, etc. Dolphins are a safe bet! The same thing can be said for other animals she is associated with: swans, sparrows, and doves.
Feed pidgeons. They may not be doves, but they have been gradually taken into Aphrodite's sphere alongside them.
Go on a date! If you're planning to take someone on a date, going on the fourth of the month to honour your love and affection for someone is a great way to honour Aphrodite as well.
Write a love letter, either to a person or to yourself if you currently aren't in love with anyone. You don't need to send it, but getting in touch with your loving feelings towards someone is a great way to channel Aphrodite's domain. However, just as important is writing a love letter to yoursel. Aphrodite values self-love a lot, and honouring every kind of beauty and every kind of virtue you are blessed with is a great way to honour her as well.
Prayer. I think this one is pretty straightforward. A simple prayer, either written down or said in one's head shows both your devotion and brings you closer to Aphrodite herself.
I hope this has been helpful and may Aphrodite bless each and every one of you!
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