Ares Offerings
"Ares is the Olympian God of war, battlelust, courage, and civil order."
Large Altars:
Strong, dark red wine
Strong whiskey
Pure water
Black coffee
Black tea
Olive oil
Beef
Red meats in general
Cooked fat from meats
Blood from cut meats
Heavy spices
Spicy foods
Garlic
Frankensince
Sandalwood incense
Red, black, and dark purple candles
Art or statues of Him
Statues of horses or dogs
Weapons, armor, and shields (art, statues, toys, handmade, etc.)
Trophies
Small/Hidden Altars:
Spicy jerky
Sport drinks / protein shakes
Hand drawn or printed art of Him
Art or images of dogs, horses, and vultures
Feathers from vultures, woodpeckers, or barn owls
Red crystals such as garnets, rubies, bloodstone, etc.
Iron or steel jewelry
Red flowers, like roses
Thorns
Miniature or toy weapons and armor, especially helmets
Snake skin
Animal teeth
Write down your fears or successes and give them to Him
Medals and ribbons you've earned
Antiques
Photos of riots or past wars
Devotional Acts:
Create a playlist and listen to music that makes you feel brave/empowered
Donate to the Rape Crisis Center or other similar programs
Donate and support victims of war
Cook with garlic or heavy spices that you haven't tried before
Try new things and don't feel ashamed about doing so
Tell Him about your accomplishments
Tell Him about your fears
Learn about shadow work and try it for yourself
Learn about history, past wars, and past riots. Learn what they accomplished or failed to accomplish
Learn and educate yourself about the downsides of war and what can happen to the people affected by wars
Take care of your mental health by going to therapy, eating, drinking enough water, and remembering to take your medication
Partake in combat sports like martial arts, fencing, etc.
Exercise, find some fun workouts to do!
Play some strategy games like chess, Risk, Civilization, etc.
Stand up for yourself and what you believe in, write to your governor/mayor for things you want to see changed, attend riots, etc.
At the same time, don't push yourself if your physical or mental health isn't well, He doesn't want His devotees injured
A good place for His altar would be at the front door of your house or bedroom as He was considered to be the frontline of protection.
Pray to Him for strength, ability to fight and defeat enemies, courage, to keep others safe, and help in a battle.
Sources:
Artwork from the game Hades by Supergiant Games
https://occult-world.com/ares/
https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-ares
https://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Ares.html
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a witches ladder is a knot magick spell. you can make it into a bracelet, put it on your wall, give it to a loved one, etc.
you say/think each phrase while tying a new knot.
you will need:
a piece of string/rope
focus
intention
this spell is pretty flexible and can be used for many things. all you need to do is think about/visualize your goal while tying the knots. you can also write down your intention. make sure to protect yourself before and during the spell.
i would like to note that there are multiple versions of this spell, this is the one that resonates with me.
spell:
by knot of one, the spells begun
by knot of two, the magick comes true
by knot of three, so shall it be
by knot of four, the power is stored
by knot of five, my will shall drive
by knot of six, the spell i fix
by knot of seven, the future i leaven
by knot of eight, by knot of eight, it will be fate
by knot of nine, whats done is mine
Hestia Offerings
"Hestia is the virgin Goddess of the hearth, home, architecture, domesticity, family, and the state."
Large Altars:
Homemade meals
Homemade baked goods
Breads
Sweet wine
Fruits
Pure water
Olive oil
Hot tea
Tea kettles
Gold, light purple, black, silver, and dark red candles
Scented candles that are comforting to you or remind you of home
Scented incense such as Angelica, iris, lavender, and peony
Pottery
Art or statues of donkeys and pigs
Pictures of family, friends that are like your family, or your pets
Pictures of homes you want to live in one day or homes you have lived in
Pictures of architecture that you like
Small/Hidden Altars:
Teacups
Small kitchen antiques like teaspoons, tea towels, etc.
Childhood memories like stuffed toys, baby clothes, old photos, etc.
Keys
Homegrown herbs
Toys or art of donkeys and pigs
Plants such as angel's trumpet, poppy, goldenrod, hollyhock, and yarrow
Leaves or blooms from a chaste tree
Gems and metals such as amethyst, garnet, gold, silver, and brass
Tea light candles (real or fake)
Your favorite poetry or poetry you have written for Her
Your favorite books
Stories you have written
Art of flames, fire, candles, etc.
Crafts that you've made
Garmets that you have made such as clothing, blankets, beanies, etc.
Homemade lotions, bath bombs, shower gel, bubble bath, etc. (You can ask Her to bless them then use them, She would be happy about doing so)
Devotional Acts:
Donate to those who have lost their homes, or help them rebuild
Donate to food drives
Give to the homeless
Do little (or big) acts of kindness
Per tradition, Hestia should get the first of all food offerings and burnt offerings. Furthermore, you should set aside the first bite of your meal for Her
If you have a fireplace, light it for Her or build Her altar around it
Meditate next to a fire
If you can't make a fire, listen to the sound of fire on YouTube or elsewhere
Read poetry or a book
Make a playlist for Her and play it while you clean or cook
Clean your house/room and keep it nice and tidy
Take a cooking or baking class
Try making your own bread
Learn how to sew, knit, crochet, etc.
Collect recipes and keep a recipe book
Host celebrations at your home
Remember your ancestors and learn more about them
Spend time with your family, friends, and/or pets
Try incorporating a veil with your outfits or just wear one when you give Her offerings
Take care of yourself, your mental and physical health. Your body is a home for you after all
Treat 'yo self! Seriously, She enjoys Her followes loving and treating themselves well. Take a hot bath, eat some ice cream, chill at home for a day, etc
Pray to Her for protection, inspiration, happiness, guidance, and help getting rid of negative entities in the home, peace in the home, good food, an abundance of food, independence, help to start/tending to the hearth, and strong family bonds
Sources:
Artwork is not mine. I couldn't find the source so if anyone has it I'll add it.
https://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Hestia.html
https://vocal.media/futurism/ways-of-worship-hestia
https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/amp/blog/honoring-hestia-the-hearth-goddess/qkpL_lE4tRuwrDv5BlKx5Ra6bdwGzYG5Veq
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