Spring appears to have finally sprung! And so our rescheduled Aphrodisia did happen last week with no further snow delays. It was held at the temple tended by Scarlet Rose and Draconis Pyrozale.
The ritual included a washing of Aphrodite's statue followed by a guided meditation led by the hiereia (priestess).
Participants received pieces of sea glass anointed with special Aphrodisia oil as a memento of either the gifts received from or requests made of Aphrodite during the ritual.
Theoxenia included a sweet tomato sauce over pasta.
And today was the Delphinia, festival of Apollon Delphinios, who sends the dolphins to guide ships safely home.
Our ritual included a meditation on the origins of the feast and offerings of wool to adorn Apollon's staff in thanks for challenges He has helped us navigate and in request for help navigating future challenges. This is based on the tradition of a procession offering consecrated olive branches decorated with wool.
Theoxenia included dolphin-shaped sandwiches made with dolphin-safe tuna and cheesecake. There is evidence that a particular kind of cake was traditional for this festival called popana made of soft cheese and flour, hence the inclusion of cheesecake.
Coming up:
Sunday, April 19, the Olympieia
Sunday, April 26, the Thargelia
Sunday, May 3, the Hephaestia
Sunday, May 17, the Panaphobeia
Sunday, May 31, the SkiraphoriaUntil next time, may the peace of the Gods be with you.
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