A conversation with Aphrodite about fascism and war (yes, this is a political post)

Yesterday was the full moon and during an astral travel, I had a conversation with Aphrodite about my fears of war and fascism. (A lesser known aspect of her is that she is a goddess of war.)

So all of the following is UPG (unverified personal gnosis). I am usually not sharing many of my UPGs, but maybe this is helpful for some of you.

Aphrodite said that humanity as a whole has unfortunately not managed to learn to live in lasting peace, that too much power is in the hands of a few (men), and then there is also patriarchy, which is also violent at its core. All of these are structures have grown over centuries or millennia and cannot simply be eliminated.
She reminded me of a quote: That sometimes, it is necessary to make peace with one's life circumstances. This does not mean that I should fatalistically sit back and do nothing. But accepting something as a given instead of running away from it or closing my eyes can help me to deal with it constructively.
So, as a first step, I should recognise that I live in a world where there are many wars and genocides.
And then the second step is, how do I deal with that without freezing and being unable to act?

She invited me to play a thought experiment: What if fascism came back to power here in Germany and/or war broke out?

She reminded me that the first fascism systems (in the 20th century) collapsed after a couple years (after World War II.)

That everyday life continues even during war.

That (with luck) one can survive fascism and war, and several of my ancestors and my father have survived World War II.

Besides, I would still have my family to support me, just as I support them.

And during the first period of fascism in the 20th century, there were resistance movements - and there are now, too. And I should think of the solidarity that brings people and communities together in times of need.

I am also thinking about the Christo-fascism/Christian Nationalism rising in the US and other countries. These systems and group will not last forever and that gives me hope.

I am closing this post with a quote:
„It’s very hard to maintain mental health because so many coping strategies are based on the idea that your anxiety is unwarranted and right now needs more of an »okay, extremely warranted but you still gotta water the plants or you’ll have fascism AND dead plants« approach.“

(Cliff Jerrison)

I have a feeling this might not be the last time I spoke with Aphrodite about this topic. It surely was helpful to me.

More about Aphrodite Areia for instance in Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite_Areia

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#UnverifiedPersonalGnosis Experience: Meeting the #Goddess Ædwynna Part 1 A Thread

As the man ventured into the woods on that peaceful spring day, he found himself immersed in the symphony of nature. The vibrant melodies of the birds intertwined with the gentle hum of insects, and the sweet scent of bluebells filled the air, casting a serene spell upon the surroundings.

Lost in the tranquillity of the moment, the man walked deeper into the heart of the woods until, unexpectedly, an unusual stillness fell upon the forest. The chorus of nature fell silent, and a hushed anticipation filled the atmosphere. It was as if the very essence of the woods was holding its breath.

With a sudden jolt, the man's attention was drawn to a figure emerging from the ethereal mist. Standing before him was a deity, radiating an ancient power that resonated with the earth itself. The deity spoke her name: Ædwynna, a testament to the rich history of the land.

Ædwynna revealed herself as the local goddess of the woods and the sacred springs, a guardian who protected the very area they stood upon. Her presence exuded wisdom and grace, and a sense of deep connection to the natural world.

In this mystical encounter, the man felt his heart race, and a mixture of awe and reverence coursed through his veins. The deity's voice, like the whispering wind through the trees, reached his ears, imparting profound knowledge.

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#Pagan #paganism #folklore #storytelling #AngloSaxon #UPG

@folklore

I am holding a free talk on #UnverifiedPersonalGnosis on the 14th Jan. everyone is invited.

Unverified Personal Gnosis (UPG) or as it is sometimes called Subjective Personal Experience refers to the experience a person may have with divinity that doesn’t align with an established entity or lore.

In this talk, we will explore this phenomenon as well discussing the validity of such experiences. We will look at what UPGs are, contextualised through historical accounts as well as through modern frameworks.

A UPG by its definition is a personal experience, however, this does not mean the sharing thereof or acceptance must be.

Let’s take some time and explore the world of experiencing the unknown through personal revelation, experience and gnosticism (with a lower-case g).

#pagan #paganism #folklore #FairyTaleTuesday
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@folklore
@paganplus

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsce6orTIpGdNZ0L0KgqgbNl-hC-kBqKDJ

I'm not convinced this is going to replace now-defunct forums of yore, but I refuse to go to witchtok and it would be nice to find likeminded people.

Relevant hashtags: #witchcraft #witches #magick #paganism #pagan #astralTravel #astral #ShadowWork #spiritWork #UPG #UnverifiedPersonalGnosis #polytheism #technoMagic #hedgewitch #TheHornedGod (or a variation thereof) #tricksters #TricksterGods #theDevil

Despite my efforts of many years to resist in favor of known pantheons, my god(s) are dragging me down the path of UPG for lost and forgotten deities, and it is a very lonely path.

DNI: No TERFs; no racists.