How to worship Aphrodite

Short description

Aphrodite represents love in all its forms. She is tender, kindness and beauty. She embodies a force that moves us all, from mortals to the Theoi. However, love can also be pain. Aphrodite Areia (Aphrodite the Warlike) represents the war that love can bring, and shows us that love and war go hand in hand.

Symbolism

Aphrodite's sacred animals are the dove and the goose. Her sacred plants are the rose and the myrtle. She is often symbolised with an apple, scallop or conch shell or a mirror, and is often depicted nude.

Prayer

This is meant as an example, not a rule or expectation

O golden Aphrodite, born in Kypros, gold-crowned and beautiful, who stirs up sweet passion in the Gods and every creature on the earth. Lovely delightful Goddess, laughter-loving queen, sea-born and night-loving. The triple Fates are ruled by you, for all things spring from you. Please hear my prayers and accept my offerings to you in gratitude for your blessings, your love and warmth. May you, all-attractive, grant me a cheerful song and may I feel love for self and others.

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Devotional Acts

These are meant as examples, not as a standard or expectations

Keep a small beauty routine, like a skincare/makeup routine.
Say kind things to yourself in the mirror.
Wear something that makes you feel happy
Keep a devotional perfume or makeup item to her.
Treat your own body gently. Self care is the best offer to Aphrodite.
Take a break if things get rough. Mental health is important.
Give a compliment sincerely every day. Why keep a nice thought that can make someone else's day?
Make your own space more beautiful. Decorate your room or altar.
Listen to music that moves you.
Wear soft clothing (texture, clothing) or love symbolism.
Treat relationships with respect and tenderness
Donate to or support womens charities
Be kind and gentle to your loved ones

Offerings

These are meant as examples and ideas, not as rules or expectations

Roses, or other flowers/petals.
Perfume, makeup, self care products
Incense or scented oils
Sweets, honey, apples
Pastries or other baked goods
Dove symbolism, or feathers
Love symbolism
Handheld mirrors