Other names-
- Phoebus
- Helius
- Sol
Association-
- Archery
- Music
- Dance
- Prophecy
- Healing
- Sun
- Poetry
Crystals/stones-
- sunstone
- Amber
- Yellow sapphire
Common symbols-
- lyre
- Laurel wreath
- Bow and arrow
- Sun
- Golden chariot
- Musical instruments
- Writing music/ poetry
- Number 7
Energy-
Apollo is often described as being childlike, a playful god with a bright personality, kind and funny yet wise.
Origins-
Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto. He has a twin sister called Artemis, goddess of the hunt. He was born on the isle of Delos, due to the fact his mother Leto, one of Zeus' many conquests was hiding from Zeus' wife, Hera's jealous rage.
However, alternative myths suggest that him and Leto arrived in Greece in the form of wolves together, or that Leto, in the form of a pregnant wolf, took the journey alone and gave birth to Apollo in Greece
Scents-
- frankincense
- Myrrh
- Lily of the valley
- Citrus
- Cinnamon
Colours-
- yellow
- Gold
- White
Animals-
- wolf
- Dolphin
- Python
- Raven
- Swan
- Dove
- Deer
- Mice
- Griffin
- Qual
- Crane
- Birds in general
Devotional acts-
- donating to medical charities
- sing to him
- support new/indie artists and musicians
- hold dance parties
- play musical instrument for him
- make a playlist for him and listen to it regularly
- read him poetry
- wake up early and watch the sun rise
- take care of your mental health
- try archery
- try different types of divination
- go for a walk, feel the warmth of the sun
- learn a musical instrument or how to sing
- let more sunlight into your home
- learn simple medical care
- learn about his lovers
- learn about his history, his mother and his sisters history
- Attend pride
- support LGBTQ+ rights
- wear yellow/orange clothing
- pray and speak to him often
- honour Leto and Artemis
Other good offerings-
- sunflowers
- Handwritten poetry or music
- Drinks/liquids- Wine, sun water, milk, olive oil, herbal teas
- Food- honey/honey cakes, orange/lemon pastries, lamb/goat meat, fruits, cheeses, wheat, breads, chocolate with orange/lemon flavour
- Incense
- Anything with solar imagery
- Golden objects
- Bow and arrow (real, art or toy)
- Art/image of sun
- Wolf/dolphin imagery
- Musical instruments
- Bird imagery
- Candles with his colours
- Laurel wreaths, tree branches or leaves
- Flowers- lily of the valley, sunflowers
- Aloe Vera
- Bandaids
- Art you've made
- Photos you've taken
- Concert tickets
- Golden jewellery
- Divination items
- Bird feathers
- LGBTQ+ flags
Most of all remember that your relationship with Apollo is exactly that, yours, if he calls out to you, you don't have to answer, if you call out to him, he doesn't have to either, it may be that it's just not his time to step into your life yet, or you don't realise but you don't actually need his help.
This guide to lord Apollo is, of course, a guide, help for anyone who needs it, do what you feel is right, if you see something and feel that Apollo may like it, offer it to him, even if it's not in these lists. This is just stuff I have commonly seen being added to his altars and stuff that he would historically have liked. Most of all, build your own personal connection with him
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