PHILOTES, GODDESS OF FRIENDSHIP, AFFECTION AND SEXUAL DESIRE
Parents: Nyx & Erebos
Siblings: Apate and Nemesis
She was described by Empedocles as one of the driving forces behind creation, being paired with Neikea, as a force for good things, in opposition to Neikea. She is offended by life-ending sacrifices, and encourages her worshippers to abstain from sacrificing animals in her name.
It's believed by some scholars that Philotes may be similar to the Roman Goddess Gratia. She has also been identified as being similar to Aphrodite.
During the Renaissance, Philotes came to be identified as more of a figure of lust than platonic love, as a contrast to God's purity.
No depiction of Philotes survived into modern times, but it's speculated that she is similar to her sisters, and bears wings.
Offerings/Devotional Activities for Philotes:
Volunteer work for the community, especially at animal shelters
Spending time with friends
Incense/wine
Music that makes you feel good
Your favorite foods
Honey
Cakes
Images of your friends
Images of animals
Honestly, I would just go and ask Her. Due to the lack of information on Her, I feel like a lot of offerings would mostly be UPG, and that's totally cool.
Vegetarianism would also be good, if you really wanted to go the extra mile, but that's only for devotees *if they want to do that* honestly.
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16 Ways to Connect with the Gods when you don't have an Altar
So I'm currently away from home for 10 days (pet/house sitting) and I don't have an altar space with me. I have my tarot deck and that's it. I decided to write this list incase it might help someone else who is away from home or is just in the pagan closet. Enjoy!
Read your Deity's myths or listen to people read myths on youtube
Sit outside and just think about them
Set your phone background to something that reminds you of them
Wear their colours or symbols
Make or listen to a playlist dedicated to your Deity/Deities
Do a digital offering on tumblr or another site
Just talk to them about your day
Write some poetry for them. Anything can be poetry, it doesn't have to be good
Scroll through their tags on social media
If you have coloured shoelaces wear their corresponding colours on your shoes!! (I can't believe i didn't think about this earlier)
Do your make up to honour them
Talk about them in a (dedicated witchy/pagan) discord server
Do something nice for someone. I know it's cheesy but it's cliche for a reason. For me it definitely makes me feel closer to my Gods
Draw/make art of them or one of their symbols
Youtube ambiance videos are great! If your Deity has an association with fire, water, birds, communal spaces or music there are heaps of videos on Youtube that you can play. Think coffee shop ambiance (communal space), waterfall/rain/water ambiance, nature/bird chirping ambiance, fire place ambiance, studying at the library ambiance, etc. endless possibilities
Draw their sigils/symbols on your face with skin care
I hope this helps!! Feel free to add any other tips. I tried to keep these relatively accessible for everyone.
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Herbs and Flowers Magic Properties(tbc)
Rosemary - memory, anxiety, sleep, cleansing, purifying, learning, healing, love, lust, protection, wisdom, mental power
Turmeric - healing, strength, vitality, purification, abundance, joy, prosperity
allspice - healing, energy, love, luck
pepper - courage, protection
sage - health, immortality, longevity, protection against negativity, protection, purification, wisdom, wishes, anxiety
bay - divination, good fortune, healing, anxiety, money, prosperity, peace, protection, happiness, purification, love, tranquility
oregano - peace, love
parsley - protection, power, strength, lust, purification, prosperity
garlic - protection against evil eye
cinnamon - aphrodisiac, passion, love, luck, prosperity, success, spiritual vibrations, energy, purification, healing, protection
cayenne - healing, removing blockages, protection, strength, motivation, courage
clover - fidelity, protection, love, money, success, animal protection, luck
pine - health, healing
nutmeg - money, prosperity, good luck, protection, psychic abilities, happiness, love, health
cloves - healing, love, friendship, cleansing, protection, abundance
thyme - health, courage, eliminates nightmares, attracts loyalty, affection, psychic abilities
ginger - energy, speeding things up, love, prosperity, success, power, healing
mint - avoid jealousy, dreams, protecting, prosperity, joy, fertility, purification, love, success, lust, travel, money, luck
chamomile - love, healing, stress-relief, calming, sleep
lavender - purification, concentration, love, healing, sleep, dreams
jasmine - divination, innovation, attraction, dreams, love, beauty
mugwort - psychic powers, protection, lust, fertility, prophetic dreams, divination, relaxing, tranquility, banishing, consecration
peach blossoms - luck, prosperity, romance, love, passion, affection, harmony, peace, health, longevity
peony - protection from hexes, luck, prosperity, business success, attracts fairies
rose - divine love, self-love, friendship, healing, domestic happiness, lasting relationships, closeness with nature, divination, tranquility, harmony, psychic ability, spirituality, protection, luck
lemon grass - openness, communication, clear mind, love, luck, libido, psychic abilities, calming
chrysanthemum - longevity, mental clarity, optimism, protection, solving mysteries, soothing grief
pink Himalayan salt - purification, grounding, abundance, prosperity, self-love, cleaning, growth, protection, peace, calming
palo santo - cleansing, positivity, good fortune, creativity, love
sweet orange - optimism, charisma, confidence, restoring aura, attracting love, fertility, abundance
bergamot - protection, purification, calming
ylang ylang - sexual attraction, persuasiveness, peace, love, anxiety and depression relief, fairy magic
geranium - prosperity, happiness, healthy pregnancy and fertility
eucalyptus - purifying, cleansing, good health, protection, negativity
sandalwood - calming, anxiety, purification, protection, healing
anise - peace, tranquility, awakening of psychic awareness, luck, spiritual connection, psychic and magic power
jojoba - healing, protection, purification, grounding, meditation, love
frankincense - cleansing, energy, uplifting, inner peace, balance
peppermint - mental clarity, prophetic visions, success, prosperity,
cedarwood - love, growth, longevity, psychic powers, healing, money
tea tree - cleansing, protection, uplifting, energy, memory, love
vanilla - sex, calming, good luck, love, empowerment, happiness, growth
catnip - beauty, happiness, attraction, love, friendship
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Acts of Devotion to Melinoe
Visit cemeteries
Pay respects to loved ones who have passed on
Wear black and white colors
Spirit work
Shadow work
Take walks at night
Pray/meditate in the dark
Collect dark crystals
Halloween celebrations
Connect with ancestors
Leave flowers at empty graves
Grow dark colored flowers
Respect nocturnal animals
Take baths in candlelight
Candlelit dinners
Listen to music in minor keys
Find beauty and comfort in darkness
Clean up local graveyards
Respect earthbound spirits
Adopt black cats
Donate to bat rescues/sanctuaries
Light black and white candles
Nighttime activities/adventures
Watch supernatural horror movies
Read ghost stories/research hauntings
Read poetry
Honor the goddess's family members of the Underworld
Honor the other chthonic deities
Honor the ancient heroes
Pour libations/give offerings to the goddess, the other Underworld deities, and the souls of the dead on Hecate's Deipnon
(Art by Umiyoshi on DeviantArt)
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