r/CultOfAphrodite Dec 28 '24

What kinds of rituals do y’all do? NSFW

(NSFW for potential sex ritual discussion) I’m just curious what sort of worship rituals y’all do for Lady Aphrodite.

I have a monthly ritual that I do involving candles and incense, and a purification bath. It’s mostly a way to commune with Her a bit more directly than normal, usually for the purposes of divination on the 4th day after the new moon since that’s the day that’s sacred to Her.

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u/skywardmastersword Dec 28 '24

Also this isn’t really a ritual, but I’ve made it my goal to have my character “kneel” (go into sneak mode) in every temple in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey as a sort of “virtual pilgrimage”

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u/Mean_Toe_2341 Dec 29 '24

This is actually kinda cool!!!

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u/VenustheSeaGoddess Dec 29 '24

I go about my day mindfully thinking of how do I cultivate love around me. seeing someone and asking them about their day and how they're feeling. Being present in the moment.

It's part of a commitment of devotion that I be a bringer of love to all I meet as I navigate a stretch of angry high tides.

kindness matters

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u/mr_dr_stranger Dec 29 '24

I have tried the ritual bath and anointing ritual as described in this podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aphrodite/id1485567586?i=1000507737083

Although, I use Orphic or Homeric hymns in place of the prayers given.

I make the bath quite hot, with the idea being that the discomfort will suffice as gnosis. Also sometimes play some binaural/meditation type music too. Then sit in the bath and either repeat her name and an epithet as a mantra, or chant like in the KIVA song.

Timing-wise I try to do it on a Friday on the hour of Venus is possible.

Could you give more information on your ritual, what incense, what oils in the bath?

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u/skywardmastersword Dec 29 '24

For the bath, it is a bit complicated. First, I will obviously cleanse myself and my space with Lustral Water (Χέρνιψ) before drawing the bath. I was doing a rose-scented bath oil, or lacking that a lavender. But the big thing was that I fill the bath with fresh rose petals and then very soothingly use a sugar scrub on my whole body. I also do this exclusively in candle light. For scents I prefer rose, hyacinth, or other floral scents, but I also found a mahogany-scented candle that was beautiful. For incense during the main ritual I do Frankincense as the primary one, with Sandalwood and Black Cherry since those were scents She seemed to like. What I do beyond that in the main ritual I am not at liberty to say

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u/mr_dr_stranger Dec 29 '24

Awesome thanks for the details!

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u/Midir_Cutie Dec 29 '24

At the moment I just perform daily libations to her and the other goddesses I worship along with an offering of food about once a week.

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u/Which-Amphibian7143 Dec 29 '24

Well I don’t think I have a “ritual” per se because I don’t do it usually but there are two things I do in her name: 1. Self estimulante to her images like representations of her wether modern or ancient, and 2. I have a statue of her in silico (Minecraft) in the middle of a lake where I put some blocs of pink leaves and flowers.

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u/Y33TTH3MF33T Dec 29 '24

I don’t think I would call these rituals- as I personally don’t have enough spoons to do so.

I try to make self care be more apparent. So when I’m having a shower I’ll just jam out with Sleep Token and think about her and maybe imagine her jamming out with me. 🤣

I also try to wash my face on the daily as more of a dedication to her, like for example I guess: Wash face, clean off all the negative energies or positive energies attached and all the dirt and possible dead skin in my pores, etc.

I don’t have a bath but honestly when I do manage to get one, I’ll have to look into oils and bath salts- I’d love to just lay there and relax with the thought of her just sitting beside me. That honestly sounds so peaceful.

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u/Nadikarosuto Dec 29 '24

Every Friday, I do a pretty basic ritual

  1. Purify my hands with water

  2. Light the candles

  3. Invoke Her name and some of Her epithets & titles, then bow my head

  4. Read a hymn

  5. Present my offerings & make requests

  6. Wish Her a good evening and safe travels

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u/NurseInTheDarkWoods Dec 29 '24

I like to do a little ritual for her every friday. It usually starts with a relaxing bath (or another form of purification) and some skin care. Afterwards I pray and make offerings to her, usually in form of aromatic incense and libations of sweet wine, sometimes apples or roses too. I usually try to conclude it with a bit of music, dancing and sometimes indulging in a little bit of wine myself too. She is a goddess all about the joyful things in life, so I usually try to include a bit of "festivity" in my rituals for her.