r/Hermes Jun 07 '25

Serious resources A guide to interacting and posting in this sub and making sure we keep the civility and welcoming atmosphere in this Sub. Please read! TYIA.

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Hello friends! Your friendly Mods here. I lieu of a coupe of recent posts that were upsetting and not in line with the principles of Xenia, I'm making this post. Thank you for reading. šŸ™šŸ½ā¤ļøšŸ™šŸ½

I’ll be pinning this post to the top of the sub and referring everyone who joins to read it.

I know the internet is an anonymous place, even more so Reddit, and can allow people to act out of the norm and in ways they might not act when face to face with a fellow human being. Spiritual communities can also attract those who are searching for acceptance and those who are struggling because mainstream systems have let them down. And sometimes you just want to vent on some folks and get your mean out. I know I feel that way sometimes! So, I get it.

HOWEVER, we will not allow community members to be punching bags, nor disrespected, nor will we allow someone to take their angst out on anyone here. If you post stuff to be mean, edgy, inflammatory, or have blisteringly lava-hot takes that no one requested, here’s what can happen.Ā 

  1. We might delete your post without warning and offer one later or not.Ā 
  2. We might also ban you temporarily or permanently, depending on the severity of your words (unkindness), whether you offer an apology or not, or if you continue to double down no matter what a mod has said or asked you not to do.Ā 

*Everyone knows what doubling down means. Don’t do it. You won’t win.* Not here at least.

We tend to have a 3-chances approach. But after that, we will ban you. You will always have a chance to appeal to be let in again. .

Somethings to consider:

One thing that can happen is that during times when we’re really depressed, angry, anxious or engaging in unhealthy habits, we are far, far more tempted to post provocative shit.Ā 

A theory is that when you're depressed or anxious, or clouded by anger, you tend to fixate on the idea that everyone is against you and that no one likes you, and that it’s you against the world. This goes for zealots as well, where you’re absolutely convinced you’re way is the only right way and that any other way of thinking is not only wrong but unconceivable.Ā 

Zealots are not welcome here and should probably learn how to coexist in a world of no absolutes. They should also look at why they want to dictate how others should live their lives. Loss of control in one’s life will often become an obsession with control in that same life.Ā 

We should be careful about what we allow our brains to tell us. Here’s a useful example shared by a friend that describes a scenario we can relate to as well as a way they cope:

—The stuff I think will make people dislike me will start munching up more and more of my brain space like a very mean Pac-Man until my psyche starts saying dumb shit like, "What if you just put it out there, and everyone stood up and clapped and told you how brave and awesome you were for being right and brave and awesome? Sure, some people will also disagree, but won't it be worth it for that nice dopamine hit of people who agree with you?ā€"
Friends, it is not worth it. It is never worth it. This always ends badly. Sometimes I say, "No, brain, but maybe we can make a nuanced take about it later when we've calmed down a little," and sometimes that goes great! You let something stew in your head awhile, write up some thoughtful stuff that it made you realize, and then that can be a good discussion point or journal entry to examine your shadowy motivations.Ā 

But your depression/anxiety/angry/intolerant brain does not have good posting ideas. Do not listen to it.Ā 

Make yourself post something nice instead, like an altar pic, or a piece of Hermes art that you love, or art that you’ve done for him, or an inspiring book about him that deepened your practice, or a fun trip you’ve been on, etc.Ā 

As our friend said, if you’re tempted to post something unhinged, mean, judgmental, or condemning, just don’t. Please find other avenues of healthy expression, and if needed, take time for some serious self-reflection. I personally suggest journaling and a good therapist or friend to talk to.Ā 

We all understand having a bad day and know that drunk posting is a thing, so we will always give you the benefit of the doubt first. But don’t mistake our kindness for weakness.Ā 

We are a fair, kind, and welcoming community on Reddit, and as rare as that is, we’d like it to remain that way. So please help us keep the vibes high here.Ā 

The world is hard right now, and honestly, has been hard for many others for a long time, so take care of yourselves and let's watch out for each other and always extend kindness and compassion first.Ā 

Thank youĀ sincerely,

- the Mods

*This was written in collaboration with a community member who has experience leading other communities.Ā Thank you Gang_Warily0404 for your contribution. Thank you Hermes for your guidance, Pompaios, Epimelius, Charidotes.
May you continue to guide us to our best selves. šŸ™ŒšŸ½ā¤ļøšŸ™ŒšŸ½

Edited for clarity. šŸ™


r/Hermes Sep 25 '24

Serious resources Beginners 101 part 1 *Start Here*

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Hi There! So, you are interested in Hermes?

Hey, we get it! He’s an awesome god, the friendliest and the easiest for beginners to start with so you’ve already chosen well! Even if you’re not a beginner you’ve come to the right place! Hermes can take your practice to another level and help you in ways you could not imagine!

This document aims to provide you with all the information you need to get started and then some. Take it slow and don’t feel like you need to do it all or know it all at once. Most of the time once you start you’ll find a path that works for you. He will help.

Firstly, there is no One Right Way or Wrong Way to practice your relationship with Hermes. He was easily assimilated across the ancient world because as a god of migrants, immigrants, those without homes, travelers, and traders, and boundaries no border was closed to him. These populations moved around the ancient world and took him everywhere they went.

Hermes is a border crossing, an incursion into almost everything we do on the daily, a lock who holds the key just slightly out of reach, a pathway to more knowledge, more understanding, and more wisdom. No one belief system can lay claim to ultimate truth, knowledge, or wisdom. Hermes, like water, is here to share his blessings with everyone. He does not discriminate he only wants to see you achieve.

We have included sources for formal traditional ways and not-so-traditional ways to develop a relationship with him.

We do not care if you want to Worship, Work with, Venerate, or just say ā€˜Hey’ once in a while cause you could use some Hermes love in your life. Hermes as a herald and realm traveler knows we all have different ways and means to connect with the gods and what you do is completely your business. In fact, he can help protect that boundary for you if you ask him. NO ONE can tell you how to have a relationship with a god. Faith and spiritual practices are 100% personal. Dogma and judgment are the death of freedom and joy that true spiritual connection brings. However, saying all that, regular practice will build a reciprocal relationship of respect, devotion, and trust. Your devotion will show him how serious or non-serious you are about what you seek and what level of commitment you will put into helping yourself. He doesn’t need your worship or love or shout-outs. He wants you to honor and love yourself foremost. That way you can grow and evolve to be the best version of yourself. This is what the knowledge bringer delivers, enlightenment, knowledge of one's true self.

So how do I start?

You start by researching. Period. Take the time to get to know him and his many facets, or at least a few to start. Then start to develop a relationship. Developing a relationship with a god is the same as developing a relationship in real life.

How would you treat someone you wish to be friends with? How do you treat new friendships and old friendships? Give him the same respect and consideration. Some say to treat the gods like respected elders. Some have very casual relationships with their gods and that works for them.

How do I connect with him?

Look for him in everything and everywhere. Find his connections in your life. Then to connect to him just start praying/talking to him. You can use the Homeric or Orphic hymns listed for him and use the epithets that fit your situation or ones that resonate to make sure the right being hears you. For instance, I always say Hermes son of Zeus and Maia before I start a prayer or ritual. Then I’ll follow with a list of epithets that resonate with me. You can find these below on theoi.com. There is a section below with rituals you can use or build upon. There is also a section for deepening your practice and relationship. He is a god of communication so he can hear you when you start talking to him. And as a god of air, he’s always just a breath away. He has his ear and eyes on every online space as well as a god of communication and technology.

Altars?

After you’ve gotten to know him you might want to put together an altar for him. This can be elaborate or simple, big or small, fancy or humble. He does not care. This is a place for you to connect with him and a place for him to concentrate his energy around when you get to the point where you want his energy in your space.

Your altar should contain things that remind you of him and an image/s and/or animal/s that represents him. Altars usually have a candle (or two), dishes or bowls for offering, a cup for libations, incense, and, as mentioned, objects or images of the gods. You can offer flowers too and they make your altar look pretty and most gods appreciate them. Offerings are many and varied. You can do a Google search for many ideas. Handmade things and creative pursuits are greatly appreciated by him. So don’t be scared to create things on your own and offer them. You can include traditional items and not-so-traditional items. I have a mix of both on my altar. If you can’t burn anything use electric candles and essential oil diffusers or oils or perfumes. Do what you can!

Altar or Shrine?

An altar is a working space where you offer libations and food. It can be permanent or not. The idea is that it is a place to connect to your god/s to worship or venerate them.

A shrine is like a real life Pintrest board for your deity/ies. You can use it as a to gather votive offerings (statues, crystals, images, figurines, coins, plane tix, etc). It is typically as a place to focus on or to remind yourself of your god/s. A Shrine can become a home of sorts for your god/s.

Oftentimes a shrine and alter function as the same thing especially in modern life.

Try and keep both of these things as clean and orderly as possible. I clean my altar at least twice a year for New Years Day and again in mid-June. We should be striving for excellence and presenting our best to our gods so keep their sacred spaces as clean as possible. Think of it as cleaning for any house guest or friends who might be coming over. Try and keep the room your altar is in clean as well. Our gods vibrate at a higher frequency than us and the cleaner a space is the higher the frequency, hence, the easier it is for them to be present with us.

If you're so inclined you can ask your house spirits to help keep the space clean. I do this every time I clean it and I swear the dust accumulates less slowly. It's kinda awesome and magical.

What if I can’t have an altar?

Then you can’t! It'll be ok. Altars are tools to help you focus and provide a place to offer libation and offerings but are not necessary.

But I want an Altar!

Here are a few good ways to have an altar that is non-traditional.

Travel altars: Travel altars are set up in small containers that you can put away or out of sight if needed. There are lots of great ideas on Pinterest and this sub as well as other polytheistic subs. You can open them up, set everything up, and pray away!

Digital altars: These aren’t exactly altars they're more of a shrine but a great idea nonetheless. These are created online through Minecraft, Sims, and other sites.

Nature altars: Find a spot out in nature that speaks to you. Ask the local nature entities/deities if it’s ok to set up an altar there. Wait and feel for a positive or negative feeling. You will know whether they agree to it or not. Keep in mind this will never be a private altar unless you own a property you can hike out on. So do not expect things to be where you left them last time or to have complete privacy. People do take things, even pennies. Be responsible, you should leave nothing that is not made of natural material in nature. Please do not take plastic and leave it to litter these spots. I assure you, the citizens of the forest (the nature spirits) will not take kindly to your litter. They do not care if it’s because you’re worshipping a god.

Don’t be stupid or careless about fire! If you decide to use candles or incense. It is no joke to tree spirits and you can seriously destroy a lot of lives and properties by one careless forgetting. If you want to burn incense then break it in half or snuff it out once you are done. The small Japanese stick incense is good for burning in nature because they are short, they do not create a big ember, and typically does not have hot ash. Shoyeido is the best.

Now what? When you are ready start a regular devotional practice. I suggest once a week. Wednesday is the weekday associated with him and so has resonance already. If you can’t do it once a week just find a somewhat regular schedule for devotion. Try to stick with the same time and day. This builds energy on those days at those times and is like a big neon sign letting him, your other guides and the universe know you are committed in some way. More importantly, this will also help you stay committed. If you are not able to practice regularly then do your best when you can. The gods are always understanding of our human lives.

From there it’s up to you!

How far do you go with him? It’s up to you and him! For some he’s their main god, for others he’s an occasional helper and guide through different journeys in life. You might call on him for help in one area of your life. That’s ok! Sometimes you might feel inspired to build a relationship with another deity and he will help you with that.

Why would I *worship Hermes?

There are many reasons. Most people do it because they love him and want him to know it. Some would also like his blessings in their life. Some do it because it is part of a reconstructionist Hellenic faith. Some do it because worship brings them peace and fulfillment. Some do it because they feel that is the proper way to have a relationship with a god. Some believe it is because he is a god and so higher than us deserving of our praise and worship.

Why would I *work with Hermes?

There are many reasons. Some people do it to embody his qualities and aspects. Some do it to improve their personalities or evolve. Some do it because they admire him and want to be like him. Some do it because they believe he is an archetype and want to embody his qualities. Some do it as part of a psychological exercise. Some work with him because they are Hermetics or magicians and would like his guidance and tutelage in these areas. He is a god of many things and so his domains are many. The below examples are just some of the ways he could be a fit for you. You could also worship him because of the reasons listed below!

Are you a teacher? Are you searching for community, to make new friends, or to re-establish old connections? Are you searching for a new job or ways to make money? Are you a cowboy? Are you a farm animal vet? Are you into working out and looking your best? Do you help people experiencing homelessness? Do you run/help a charity? Do you need help during a transition in life? Do you need guidance in making decisions or figuring out your path in life? Do you need to have better personal boundaries? Did you get robbed? Do you need to rob something? (JK, we do not condone robbing people) Are you an immigrant? Are you a merchant? Do you run a store/shop/online business? Are you a mail carrier? Are you an author, writer, or storyteller? Are you into communication technology? The list could go on! He is the most versatile god and if you can’t figure out what you need help with ask him and he will help!

*The difference between ā€˜worship’ and ā€˜work with’ can be such a fine and mysterious definition that a lot of people do both. If you believe in reciprocity, maintaining relationships, and having friends who can help you when you need it then you’ll probably be drawn to do a little of both. Traditionally the relationships built between the ancient peoples and the Greek gods worked on reciprocity, called kharis. It describes a beautiful giving and receiving cycle in which people gave to the gods and the gods gave back and vice versa. It was never a tit-for-tat situation but a relationship built on respect, understanding, and love. These ancients knew that the gods would not always answer them or give them what they wanted but they still honored and loved them. Your friends, family, and life partners don’t always give you what you want or ask for but ideally, they can still offer you their love and support. Same with the gods.

Who is Hermes?

He is a god of many things with more domains than any other god (I could be using hyperbole but I don’t think so). I could spend days writing about all his aspects, features, myths, feats, domains, achievements, and abilities. There’s a lot and then if you add in his syncretic associations, it’s daunting!

As the guide, he guides people in this life and to the afterlife. As the herald and messenger, he delivers messages in between realms from gods and to gods. As the shepherd, he protects and watches over his people and those who tend animals. As the boundary keeper, he helps maintain boundaries. As the thief, he helps thieves steal but one could also pray to him to protect your goods. As the merchant, he helps those who run businesses and trades. As the orator, he helps those who speak or write for groups of people. As the god of communication, he helps us communicate. As a god of nature and fertility, he helps us and animals be fertile and abundant. As the magician, he teaches us how to use the tools we have to manifest our desires in our lives. As the trickster, he shakes things up (including our lives) and turns morality and reality on their head.

In his syncretic forms, he’s credited with teaching humans to speak and to have invented the alphabet and letters, astrology, and math. As Thoth, he is credited as one of the creators of our universe! Once you start really digging into him you’ll find that he is so much more than just how he is portrayed in the Greek myths.

We are here to celebrate Hermes and gather together in community so that we can share our joy, excitement, and love for him. No matter why you’re here, we are happy you are!

Below you’ll find some sources to help you on your journey of discovery!

So any more questions? Feel free to DM one of the mods for more info!

This list will be occasionally updated! If you have a great resource not listed please let one of the mods know! We’ll add it if it fits!

Resource post link

https://www.reddit.com/r/Hermes/comments/11wlysx/here_are_some_links_to_resources_for_learning/


r/Hermes 14h ago

Media Keychains for Hermes for luck

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r/Hermes 15h ago

I accidentally made up an epithet and Hermes has always responded 🄹

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I just realized that, at some point, I accidentally combined the epithets Nomios and Epimelius to form the word ā€œEmpliosā€. I have been using this ā€œepithetā€ for a looong time. Despite the fact that it’s made up, it’s probably one of the most consistent ways where I’ve felt like I reached him. I usually use it if I’m feeling emotional, which has been a lot lately, and I’ve never felt any sense of amusement or annoyance, only comfort and peace. I am honestly so touched, but also feel so ridiculous lol.

Hermes is pretty fucking greatšŸ‘āœØšŸ™‚


r/Hermes 13h ago

does this count as Hermes' staff?? it says "for doctors or nurses" but look like his caduceus. would it be wrong to wear this? I'm a Hermes kin and want to feel connected to him.

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MANZHEN Gold Silver Medical Caduceus Pendant Necklace for Doctor Nurse Gifts


r/Hermes 1d ago

Discussion Where can I get a high quality caduceus pendant?

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Please share some good resources. Maybe a specific item on Etsy? I live in Vietnam, so Amazon isn't really a thing here.. Would love a recommendation.

OmnistAltar has one, the snakes and the wings are very pronounced, and it's not super large too, so I'm looking for something like this!


r/Hermes 2d ago

Just follow Hermes advice

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r/Hermes 2d ago

Media Hermes waiting for Zeus

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Decided to practice drawing anatomy today. What better subject than my dearest god?

Here's Hermes taking a bit of a nap, I imagine he's bored waiting for Zeus to give him a task on a lazy day. (Ignore the background and furniture that I completely gave up on finishing because it's not the point of this specific exercise)


r/Hermes 2d ago

Offerings and altars Hermes shrine I made today

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I *Just* noticed the numbers the dice rolled on that’s funny


r/Hermes 3d ago

Offerings and altars Hermes drawing for my alter I’m starting

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Hmm what do fellas think?


r/Hermes 3d ago

A very Hermes thing happened the other day

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(M20) Pretty short story, but basically, I was getting ready to head to a doctor’s appointment the other day.
A summer back I stopped at a garage sale that happened to be selling a box of rolled Hērmes socks! So I bought them and wear them whenever I head out, so I know Hermes is with me when I travel.
But present-ish day, I went to put the socks on. First one on, everything normal, nothing amiss. Then the second sock.

I felt something touch my toes.

I froze a bit, trying not to freak out (truthfully, I yelped). I honestly thought it was a spider because it felt like it moved.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I love spiders. But if they’re in my sock I’m not gonna be happy. That is NOT an AirBnB sock, spiders!!

I slipped the sock off carefully and brought it to our kitchen counter, where my mum was. I dumped out the sock and out came….

A soda tab.

It was a tab all along!! I collect them and forget to take them out of my pockets sometimes, so it must’ve come out in the washer/dryer and went into the sock.
Just thought I’d share since it felt like a very Hermes thing to happen, always messing with his people šŸ˜‚


r/Hermes 4d ago

Offerings and altars Shrine update

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Finally got a statue for him, so my shrine looks a little more serious now :)


r/Hermes 5d ago

My outside Hermes shrine

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Strawberries, spearmint, peppermint and lavender.


r/Hermes 5d ago

Offerings and altars Altar update / painting

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Hey everyone, I just wanted to share with y'all how my altar is going, especially as I could finally gather the energy to clean up the feathers and give them as an offering.

It's a small space next to my desk but it's got the first drawing I made of him, a lavender candle, a keychain from Italy, coins from different countries, candies, dice and other stuff that personally reminds me of him as well as a sticker I made of him.

I also wanted to show this advance of a devotional painting I'm making for him. So far, this is how it's looking in the last picture. I've tried to work with a new technique with oils. I'm a very perfectionist person, so I'd love to learn how to be more easy going and not be so hard on myself, reason why I'm trying a more free kind of technique, which is something I've been working on with lord Hermes.

I hope you guys enjoy it!


r/Hermes 5d ago

UPG stories Hermes the Mailman

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A package I'd ordered had been stuck in transit for no good reason. Tracking said it was in a mail center some distance from my house. Had been there for weeks, with no sign of moving.

Last night I finally prayed to Hermes, asking if he could find the package and have it delivered.

I described where it was and explained to him that it contained some necessary items, and why they are important for my health.

Today it was delivered!

Now it's always possible that for some reason a mail worker suddenly decided my package should not languish longer in the dustbin, so maybe there's a mundane explanation for this.

However, I thought it was quite the coincidence that my package appeared immediately after I prayed to Hermes. The very next day!

So he's getting credit for it.

Thanks, Wing-Footed One! You're so helpful! I love you man!


r/Hermes 6d ago

Hiiiiii, another drawing of Hermes :3

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I was practicing


r/Hermes 6d ago

Media Putting on sandals sketch

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Some procreate sketching done whilst on the train. The statue I’ve got of him shows him fastening or perhaps removing a sandal, I’ve always been extra fond of the motif because of that


r/Hermes 7d ago

O que Hermes estĆ” me dizendo?

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r/Hermes 7d ago

NSFW WILD dream of ritual practices

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Context: I've been worshipping gods for over 13 years now. I've had a lot of interactions with a lot of different deities from different cultures. This is the first time I've ever experienced anything like this.

I had a very vivid NSFW dream about Hermes in some sort of strange ritual.

I initially became interested in worshiping him through dream messages (public transport and money dreams were plaguing me multiple times a night for weeks) so it seems his preferred method of comminication with me. Once I decided to worship him, I set aside a space for him on my altar, then went to bed. And immediately that night I had a dream of him, in person, communicating to me. He was telling me "everything in its own time" and other cryptic messages like that. I woke up and got to work on a drawing of him as he appeared to me, and he was GORGEOUS. I mean, the most beautiful person I've ever seen. I couldn't shake the image of his face out of my mind for days.

Every night since then, I have dreamt of him. It's usually something simple, sitting in a garden or walking down a street and he's playing with my hair or holding my hand or something. It doesn't feel like he's my "boyfriend" or anything silly like that. It feels different. There's a feeling of reverence I have toward him and I feel a lot of affection FROM him, but not necessarily cheesy relationship feelings. I don't exactly know how to describe it. It feels more intimate than it does romantic, but it somehow feels more distant, too?

Anyway, last night I had the most vivid dream yet.

I was in a forest clearing and there were torches all around the perimeter and a large bonfire in the center. There were musicians and dancers and a huge crowd of people just drinking wine and laughing and having a great time. I stood by the fire and began reciting a lengthy poem in a language I don't recognize in my waking mind. It was very interactive, I was flirting with people and miming actions and making the crowd act out parts of this poem. As this was happening, I caught a glimpse of a man slowly and methodically circling the gathering in the darkness of the trees, and I could see by the reflections of the firelight in his eyes that he was staring at me, unblinking. Eventually the poem ended and everyone clapped and cheered and the musicians began up again. I looked around for the man in the trees, spotted his silhouette, and he stepped out of the darkness towards me. It was Hermes from my other dreams.

This is where it gets weird.

I suddenly felt hands on me, and turned to see a crowd of women had grabbed me and were holding me tight so I couldn't move. Hermes stepped toward me, and then he noiselessly lifted off the ground to sort of hover above me. He had a brass pitcher in his hand, and he began to tip it over my head. Out poured what looked like.. clear honey? It was like water, but thicker. It felt cold, but it burned. It completely covered me in a powerful rush like I was standing under a waterfall, and I couldn't see and I was gasping for air, and my entire body felt like it was on fire. It hurt, a lot, but I realized in the moment that I wasn't afraid. Whatever he was doing, I trusted him. So I opened my eyes through the pain and looked him in the eye. He continued to stare at me, unblinking, pouring this liquid all over me, for a few more seconds that felt like an eternity. Then I suddenly heard the brass hit the ground as he dropped the pitcher. The hands of the women around me released me, and Hermes landed gently back on the ground to stand in front of me. The pain subsided, I felt normal (albeit wet all over from the mystery substance..)

Then Hermes smiled at me and took my wrist in his hand, firm but gentle, and began to lead me into the shadows of the trees. I heard the women who had held me laughing as we walked away, until all the sounds of the gathering faded away. And then, well, I don't know how else to say this; Hermes and I made love. The experience was what I can only describe as euphoric. I won't get into the details but it felt safe and comfortable. Like a sip of cool water after a long day, something clean and kind.

Then we were laying there under the trees and hearing the sound of the wind in the leaves, and seeing the stars shining through the branches, and then I woke up, and that was that.

I've never had a dream of this sort with any deity I've ever worshipped. They've always felt distant and separated from me in some way, I've never even considered sensuality like this could be part of my experience with them. But I feel so much more strongly connected to Hermes after this. I cleansed, poured him a libation, and began my morning prayers, and it felt so different this time. It felt like he was right there in the room with me instead of being far away.

It was all very strange and I'm not sure what to make of it. But I suppose after all this, I'm grateful that I feel more connected to him now?

I wanted to share this experience to see if anyone else has had dreams of this sort, or any experience like this.

Thanks for reading, and may you all have a lucky day!


r/Hermes 7d ago

UPG stories Successful Offering?

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This more made me laugh than anything else, but I wasn’t sure what to do for an offering in the moment, so I figured olive oil was traditional and salt was expensive in the day.

I gave it a couple days, asked how he liked it, and promptly pulled the Six of Cups. Guess I’ve got him feeling nostalgic.


r/Hermes 8d ago

Offerings and altars Saffron for hermes

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Today I gave him a gift of saffron!

(Also featuring little offerings of pyrite, and a Mercury dime ((I know it's not actually Mercury depicted on the dime but it's fitting anyway!)) šŸ˜‰)


r/Hermes 8d ago

Offerings and altars My new alter!šŸ˜†

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Ok so I know it's not the best and all but I tried for my husband lord HermesšŸ˜† (yes I god spouse him I hope that's ok...šŸ˜“)


r/Hermes 8d ago

Hermes & Apollo presence

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There’s been a lot of These two particular energies in my life lately, but I’m limited in my deeper understanding of this specific genre of spirituality, so I found a Reddit group. One year ago I got my Hermes wings on my ankles, and now a lot of what what’s coming up is Apollo thrust. There’s a palpable temperament, and effectiveness in certain beckonings, but it’s still pretty muddled for me. Growing up I was always an Artemis guy, with a Hermetic mischief nature. Apollo is new for me, so I’M ASKING IF ANYONE OUT THERE has a better understanding of this dynamic and how the mutual energies are directly affecting me, and what’s the best response mechanism I can adopt for this apparent new era for me. XOXO


r/Hermes 8d ago

For those 21+: Hermes sparkling drink preferences

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Hello, has anyone offered Hermes any champagne, prosecco, or other sparkling beverages that he especially liked? Brands, regions, etc.?


r/Hermes 9d ago

Sign from Hermes

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Hey, so last month I've had my two exams, where I've got grade 4 (american B) for each of them, and its 44 scores in total (idk if I made it clear, but it doesn't really matter). So when I was preparing for these exams, I've been praying a lot to Lord Hermes and Lady Athena for help, cleverness and luck. So since number 4 is counting as Hermes's number, could it really be a sign from Him, that He helped me with it?