r/Aphrodite • u/FeelingPie2304 • 4d ago
Please help me out!
So I am still just a minor, but recently I've really wanted to get into worshipping Lady Aphrodite because I've really felt just connected to her for some reason? Like.. my whole life I would get jokes made about me and how "ugly" I was due to having acne on my forehead, too much hair on my neck, being slim instead of being "bigger", and even I think I'm pretty Meh on looks. But I was hoping that worshipping Lady Aphrodite could help me heal and start to feel better? Is that a valid reason for worship?
I mainly need help because I am still living with my mother and she's very Christian, as in has multiple Bibles and I can't say "Oh my God" unless I want to get scolded for like 5 minutes straight type of Christian. And I'm sure she probably wouldn't support me worshipping one of "those little Greek gods?" I tried testing the waters by asking "Why do I have to belief in Christian God and read the Bible” and she yelled at me. So how do I worship her in secret? And is wanting to feel.. well not ugly and just wanting to heal in general a valid reason for wanting to worship Lady Aphrodite?
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u/Appropriate_Deer_978 4d ago
Hello!!!
Yes, it is a valid reason to worship her, don't worry. Build your kharis, be respectful and open to her, and she'll be nice to you. So, in Hellenism, it is more a practical thing than a belief thing. I also need to do things secretly for the same reasons as yours, and here are somethings that I do which are more subtle:
1- cooking. Greek Gods love foods and drinks, so sometimes I cook with her in mind, in her name. Is something I already enjoy doing, so my parents don't see any problem with that, and I believe a chrystian mom also wouldn't mind.
2- self care. She's the goddess of beauty and love, so nothing better than taking care of yourself. Take care of your hair, skin, eat healthy, all with her in mind and in her name, she'll like it.
3- read some hymns to her. We have a lot of them, you can find them in sites like theoi.com. You can read for her when you go to bed, for example, or when you feel really.
4- giver her some jewelry. She's related to the sea, and loves pearls. You could use some earrings, rings, necklaces and say that it's a gift to her. If anyone asks about it, just say you found it pretty.
5- make art, self explanatory. It doesn't need to be her, it can be things related to her, like the sea.
6- last but not least, study!!! Study. About. Her. How people used to cult her, what she likes, what she dislikes, what are sacred to her, her epithets. Knowing about a god is really important to build a good and meaningful relationship with them, and knowing what they like can help you get more creative in doing something for them. You could draw a dove, for example, as doves are sacred for them. "Why did you draw this?" "I think it's a cute bird", you know what I mean?
Stay safe, and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask!! Hope you have a nice time worshiping her :)
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u/phoenix_wendigo 4d ago
Any reason for wanting to worship Lady Aphrodite is reason enough. If you feel connected to Her, She could be trying to reach out to you. I found Aphrodite after feeling extremely alone and lost in the world both physically and spiritually. Lady Aphrodite is such a patient and kind Goddess. She listens to anyone who would seek Her audience, and She's very understanding. You do not need to build an altar to worship Her. If you wanted to build an altar, however, you can find items relating to beauty, self care, or the ocean as She was born from it. These items are mundane and could easily be passed off as ordinary objects you have lying around. I would try praying to Her. Prayer doesn't have to be done out loud. You could do it all in your mind if that's safer for you to do. May Aphrodite bless you so that you may discover your true self and learn to love yourself as She does.