Tag: Self-Compassion

Aphrodite, Connecting with Aphrodite, Paganism, Spiritual Growth

Announcing One-on-One Sessions!

Priestess of Aphrodite

I have an exciting announcement to make: I am opening up bookings for one-on-one sessions! Whether you are just starting out on your spiritual journey or you are an experienced practitioner looking to go deeper, I offer one-on-one sessions to help you navigate your path with compassion, care, and love. Sessions can encompass a variety of spiritual topics, such as working with Aphrodite, developing ritual writing skills, adapting your spirituality to fit your life, working through issues within Aphrodite’s spheres of influence, and so much more.

Paganism, Spiritual Growth

Sometimes the Yogurt Wins

Priestess of Aphrodite

As you can probably judge from my vastly decreased posting frequency, life has been a lot for the past few months. Riding the waves of the pandemic has left me exhausted, with very little bandwidth for things that aren’t absolutely essential in maintaining my physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual health. Here is a tale involving me, some yogurt, my cat, and some very broken laws of physics.

Aphrodite, Paganism, Ritual

Self-Compassion Ritual – Pandemic Edition

Priestess of Aphrodite

Our modern society doesn’t teach us self-compassion. Quite the opposite. It teaches us self-criticism, shame, guilt, and blame. It tells us that we have to follow the rules, meet its unrealistic expectations, and practically achieve perfection before we are worthy of loving ourselves. This, quite frankly, is an utter load of crap.

Magick, Paganism, Ritual, Spiritual Growth

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

Priestess of Aphrodite

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.

Magick, Paganism, Ritual, Spiritual Growth

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

Priestess of Aphrodite

I don’t know about you, but for me, pandemic fatigue has been kicking my butt the past few weeks. It’s hard to feel inspired when just getting through the day is difficult. I am an advocate for living, evolving, personal religion. I believe that spirituality should be applicable to modern life, and it should support us and nourish us. When our spiritual practices are no longer relevant to our circumstances, it is time for them to change.

Aphrodite, Paganism, Prayers to Aphrodite

Prayers to Aphrodite: For Perseverance

Priestess of Aphrodite

O Eternal Aphrodite Far Shining Golden Goddess Born of the sea and sky I call to you I invoke you, O Enduring Goddess, You who have seen civilizations rise and fall You who have tended the pain of the oppressed You who refuse shame and stigma You who defy the expectations of an unjust society… Continue reading Prayers to Aphrodite: For Perseverance

Aphrodite, Devotions to Aphrodite, Paganism, Spiritual Growth

Devotions to Aphrodite: Self-Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic – Honoring Your Needs

Priestess of Aphrodite

So, the world is still a bonkers place. COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It’s taking its toll, mentally and physically, on me and everyone I know. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to talk about self-care and how we can honor our needs during this turbulent time.

Aphrodite, Paganism, Ritual

Celebrating Beltane During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Priestess of Aphrodite

Beltane is my favorite holiday. Despite my love for all things related to this season, I found it very difficult to write the ritual that I performed online this morning for my Pagan group. It seems like an odd, almost inappropriate, time to be celebrating, given all that is going on the world. Our lives seem very far from the spirit of Beltane this year. Yet, this is why it is more important than ever to honor Beltane.