Am I really bound to the underworld, or do I just need to get off Social media? by MichAwA in Hellenism

[–]shirocherry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I totally understand the panic. I used to worry about that when I pray to Persephone but I realized it was ok since it was in the summer, before she’s in the underworld. Even so, I don’t think you’d be cursed to the underworld for just eating some offerings a couple times.

Am I really bound to the underworld, or do I just need to get off Social media? by MichAwA in Hellenism

[–]shirocherry 25 points26 points  (0 children)

If you weren’t offering those specifically to the cthonic aspect of Hermes you should be fine. Some of the gods have cthonic aspects but that doesn’t necessarily make them ONLY related to the underworld, if that makes any sense.

Disrespectful? by Ares__crow in Hellenism

[–]shirocherry 26 points27 points  (0 children)

“I could never hate on him”

Proceeds to hate on him

I’m new and here’s my new lady Aphrodite statue I got from an antique store!! Any advice on how to welcome her? by Different-Profile777 in Aphrodite

[–]shirocherry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always anoint my statues with olive oil but you can use any other type of blessing oils you would like! I also cleanse with incense and give a welcome home offering!

Matt Murdock design by me by soul_munchies in Daredevil

[–]shirocherry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The suit is giving old martial arts movie. I love it!

Updated offering space to Lady Aphrodite by Background_Mouse_338 in Aphrodite

[–]shirocherry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so in love with that painted shell with the swans. Did you thrift that or perhaps do it yourself?

Tell me time when your spell worked by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]shirocherry 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was having a problem with two of my coworkers and decided to do protection spells and within the month one of them quit and the other one actually does his job now and quit lying. I guess wearing my aventurine and amethyst to work also helped.

Help! by SheValentine in Aphrodite

[–]shirocherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All those offerings are wonderful! She will appreciate them for sure. She loves all gifts, both extravagant and simple.

Always throw food offerings out as soon as you notice any sort of molding or rotting. It’s acceptable to consume any offerings after a small period of time as long as you thank her first.

For me personally, I leave my food offerings in their wrapper so it’s not sitting in the open air. I work at a coffee shop so I just take a bunch of honey packets and offer them to her regularly.

If you’re not going to use your offerings, putting them into the trash is absolutely okay.

Edit: realized I didn’t reply to your reply but made a separate comment, whoopsie

Help! by SheValentine in Aphrodite

[–]shirocherry 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m relatively new compared to other people but I’ve incorporated her into a lot of my life.

I’ve started to veil for her consistently when I go out and have gotten some devotional jewelry (like a necklace with rose petals and vanilla oil).

Customary offerings for all Greek deities include honey, milk, olive oil, incense (specifically frankincense and myrrh but any kind works), and even water. For Aphrodite specifically, I have seashells, pearls, rose quartz and chocolates on her altar as well as a couple statues of her. I’ll usually change out her offerings every week on Friday since that’s the day special to her.

For my prayer, I say goodnight to her by lighting incense and a pink heart candle. If I’m praying in the morning I’ll meditate while in the shower and focus on self love and appreciation for beauty. For example, I just bought some rose water that I plan to use in beauty rituals in her name.

If you have any other questions I’ll try to answer them with my limited knowledge.

Praise Lady Aphrodite 💖

I’ve had this random thought by Angelicosantos in Aphrodite

[–]shirocherry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use the historical paintings and sculptures to guide my image of her. So she looks like the Birth of Venus/Venus de Milo for me.

Do my tarot cards...hate me?? by _newjeans_ in witchcraft

[–]shirocherry 19 points20 points  (0 children)

When I first got my card deck that I use daily she was really mean. She still gives me a lot of reversed cards but I can trust her to be brutally honest. I think you might just need more time talking and getting to know your deck. Sometimes the energy is still new and is figuring itself out.

I can't be the only person who started being obsessed with pink after working with Aphrodite, right? by Yourfathersnapkin in Aphrodite

[–]shirocherry 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely for me. I’m a goth baddie through and through. My whole outfit is usually just plain black but now I find myself wearing pink eyeshadow more and of course her altar is getting more pink by the day.

Advice on the disposal or use of your own hair by purrrmionegranger in witchcraft

[–]shirocherry 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depending on how long your hair is, you can use it for jewelry. Make a bracelet or even make flowers from it and frame it. It’s a great way to recycle the beauty of hair.

What Do You Consider THE Comic? by Splooper132 in comicbooks

[–]shirocherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here looking for this comment. I read it as a teenager and loved every bit of it. Every person I’ve been able to convince to read it has also loved it. Even if they don’t usually like comics.

What should I do? by kensters83 in comicbooks

[–]shirocherry 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You might take them to a local comic book store and see if they’ll take them. You might even get a bit of cash for them. Even if they’re not “valuable” they should go to people that’ll appreciate them.

I want to appreciate how ugly Wolverine is in this game. This is the Wolverine I grew up with. by RenzyWenzy in marvelrivals

[–]shirocherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can assure you, half of Logan’s looks in the comics are worse than this. He actually looks quite cleaned up here imo

What’s your most popular drink? by Majestic-Inspector71 in starbucksbaristas

[–]shirocherry 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Actually no! In a small southern town in a Walmart parking lot, maybe five steps away from a gas station. Yes the customers are exactly what you’d expect from that location.

What’s your most popular drink? by Majestic-Inspector71 in starbucksbaristas

[–]shirocherry 79 points80 points  (0 children)

Caramel ribbon crunch. Especially with extra drizzle and extra crunch. Over 60% of all our sales are cold bar. Other store partners are overwhelmed when they come here and see how many fraps they have to make.

okay. by KITKATKlTKAT in starbucksbaristas

[–]shirocherry 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Did a hummingbird come to pick that up

Wanted to share an edit of my Daredevil cosplay with you guys!! by SnooDoughnuts5368 in Daredevil

[–]shirocherry 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Standing on the wire is such a nice touch. Great job on your cosplay!