Aphrodite, Connecting with Aphrodite, Paganism, Ritual

Connecting with Aphrodite: A Ritual Template – Follow-Through

Thereโ€™s one more crucial step that needs to happen to integrate the ritual you just performed with the rest of your life, and thatโ€™s: Follow-Through. The essence of Follow-Through is to integrate and enact - We take the โ€œspiritualโ€ ritual experience and apply it to our โ€œmundaneโ€ life (all while knowing there is no true distinction between these two categories).

Aphrodite, Paganism, Prayers to Aphrodite

Prayers to Aphrodite: For Navigating the Unknown in the New Year

Blessed Aphrodite Fair Lady of Cyprus Goddess of the World I give my thanks to you For guiding me this past year 2021 was not the year Any of us hoped for The pandemic rages on And it is clear There will not be A definitive end No day of declared victory No sigh of… Continue reading Prayers to Aphrodite: For Navigating the Unknown in the New Year

Aphrodite, Paganism, Prayers to Aphrodite

Prayers to Aphrodite: In Gratitude

O Radiant Aphrodite Far-Shining, Glorious Goddess I sing your praises With Love I come to you With arms held high In reverence And in honor You inspire the flowers to bloom And the fruit trees to blossom You give light to the chilly spring mornings And the hot summer nights You are found in the… Continue reading Prayers to Aphrodite: In Gratitude

Aphrodite, Paganism, Prayers to Aphrodite

We Must Stand For Love.

I've said it before, and I will say it again: We must stand for Love. The chaos and hatred CANNOT continue. The events at the US Capitol today were inexcusable. We must stand together against violence and oppression. We must stand together for truth and justice. And we must stand together for Love. I am reposting this Prayer to Aphrodite. I feel like we need it right now.

Aphrodite, Paganism, Prayers to Aphrodite

Prayers to Aphrodite: For a New Year

Blessed Aphrodite Glorious, Radiant Goddess I give my thanks to you For guiding me this past year Your love has been a light Shining brightly in even the darkest of times And this past year There were many, many dark times This year has been a long one Full of pain and loss Of sadness… Continue reading Prayers to Aphrodite: For a New Year

Magick, Paganism, Ritual, Spiritual Growth

Adaptive Spiritual Practice for Pagans: A Response to Challenging Times – Part Two

In my previous post, I discussed the need for us to adapt our spiritual practices to better address these challenging times. In this post, we will cover how to navigate changes in your practice, including examining your view of devotion and trying new things. Cultivating an adaptive spiritual practice needs to take place in the context of your life. This means that you have to leave space for the unexpected and acknowledge your need for rest.