Aphrodite Altar - Tumblr Posts
some simple subtle every-day worship I do as an Aphrodite devotee!
always using rose-scented body soap
showering every single day to honor my body, even when i have no spoons left (i always feel better after, anyway)
lighting Her candle and facing Her altar as I do my nightly skin care routine
writing romantic scenes or poetry dedicated to Her (hear me out, writing is my comfort and coping method, it's not for everyone but i've been writing every night since i was 10)
wearing subtle makeup from Her altar that draws attention to my natural features (it's sparkly blush and eyeshadow bought from a local apothecary)
painting my nails a gentle sparkly nude color (Her favorite color nail polish sitting on Her altar!) and looking at them in the sunlight every day
paying attention to my body's needs throughout the day, being kind to myself by drinking enough water and eating even when i'm not hungry to keep my body healthy and happy
noticing romance in strangers, like a girl on the phone with her boyfriend on the bus after a long day; finding love and its energy in all that surrounds me
trying hard to fight my excoriation disorder and not pick at my face or head and each time i pull my hands away from myself, i thank Her!
avoiding putting labels on myself and letting myself be open to changes in my sexuality or romantic preferences—love knows no bounds and is constantly changing
may Mother Aphrodite bless everyone who reads this posts with her kindness and warmth 💗
my daily routine with Aphrodite
i wake up and say good morning to her, i kneel and kiss her altar space or if i have extra time i sit with her for a few minutes
i leave for school
throughout my day i find small things to devote to her, like admiring myself in the mirror, telling my friends i love them, adding images to my pinterest, etc.
when i get home i always say hello and if i’m eating a snack she might like i’ll offer it
after i shower, i often apply lotion and brush my hair in front of her altar space
when i get free time, i light her candle and just sit with her, usually i read, draw, or watch tv during this
before bed is when i do the majority of offerings. i usually give a food item (usually chocolate or another candy) and i’ll often give a small poem, drawing, letter, etc. every night i spritz her space with perfume, as an offering but also because the smell reminds me of her
i always say goodnight to Lady Aphrodite when i get settled in