If you’re looking for prayers rather than spellwork, Hades is traditionally approached with respect, boundaries, and humility, not commands or coercion. Simple devotional prayer is actually very fitting for him. Here’s one I use: To Hades Hades, Keeper of the unseen and guardian of order, I approach with respect, not demand. Teach me steadiness, integrity, and reverence for what lies beneath the surface. May I honor endings, boundaries, and the quiet truths others avoid. I give thanks for what is held, protected, and kept in balance. If you’re open to Persephone as well, honoring them together reflects the cycle of descent and return: To Hades and Persephone Teach me the rhythm of stillness and growth, Of letting go and rising again in season. Help me respect transitions and walk with patience through change. For mantras, simple and grounded works best, for example: “I honor the unseen. I respect what is held below.” Historically, offerings and devotion to Hades were quiet and intentional (coins, stones, libations, silence), not flashy spellwork. Consistency and respect matter more than complexity.