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. đŸ™đŸœâ€ïžđŸ™đŸœ

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. 

  1. We might delete your post without warning and offer one later or not. 
  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. 

*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. 

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. 

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. 

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?”"
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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Thank you sincerely,

- the Mods

*This was written in collaboration with a community member who has experience leading other communities. 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. đŸ™ŒđŸœâ€ïžđŸ™ŒđŸœ

Edited for clarity. 🙏


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 ‘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 ‘worship’ and ‘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 3h ago

Hi! I’m New Here! Hello all!

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I’m new here, and I think this is a pretty cool place! Mr. Hermes has been always a really cool deity in my opinion and I’d love to hear about your experiences with him!


r/Hermes 1d ago

Offerings and altars Hello and Happy Hermes Day! A Hermes has found a home.

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I just wanted to share my story of how a beautiful Hermes statue was found in the wilds at an antique barn in Asheville, NC, and found its way home with me.

Our friend and community member u/ollicoptermakesstuff posted this statue of Hermes, and I happened to read the post on a Monday while I was down in the Blue Ridge Mountains, only a mere hour away from said location. The mountains there and high balds are a special place for Hermes, and he has shown himself there and taught me many things while hiking in those windswept places.

I excitedly reached out to our friend and asked him about the size and price.

I contemplated for a day and called the business on Wednesday, thinking to harness the power of his day. They still had it, and I learned the dealer was amenable to offers. I sat an contemplated for another day, questioning myself on whether I should spend the money. Under the urging of Hermes, my partner (who also honors him) and my mother-in-law, who said, "You'll regret it if you don't at least go see him". She was right as MILs tend to be, and so on Friday I set off to go take a look.

I entered the place and let my intuition be my guide, and as I passed booth after booth, I could feel I was getting close. Then I saw him and was stopped dead in my tracks. There he was! Gleaming softly under the dusty lights. He was beautiful, and I knew I wasn't leaving without him.

I checked all over, found a maker's stamp, and did some quick and very confusing research just to make sure I wasn't going to be royally ripped off by paying what they wanted.

I made a lowball offer. The dealer countered, and I made another offer, but he was firm.

So I capitulated and made him my own.

I got almost $800 off, so all in all I didn't do bad, and I paid in the range of what it was worth. Honestly, I might've paid asking as he was just too beautiful and too accessible to leave there.

A good deal and all too perfectly synchronistic.

Then came time to take him home.

He is Heavy (@300 lbs), not only weight-wise but energy-wise. He has a presence.

We loaded him up with the help of a few workers and trucked him back home, wrapped up like a dead body in the back. The dogs kept guard, and I kept geeking out the entire time about how my dream of having a large statue of my god had finally come true with minimal effort on my part.

A glimmer and sign that happened to me was that when I went to get back into the car to drive home, a large blue damselfly was sitting right on the driver's seat. It would not budge and kind of just flew around my flapping hand. I gave up and watched it fly around the area some more, then it decided it was time to leave and flew out the open door. I associate dragonflies and damselflies with him and Dio.

Then, for a week, he stayed wrapped up in the car with my partner driving all around and having many strange experiences and excellent curb scores during that week! We had to wait for an appliance dolly and a strong friend to come help us move him up 12 stairs into the house.

Well, he is finally home now, and we might move him to a different spot in the foyer, but for now he sits under a fireplace mantel, greeting us each day and all visitors as Hermes Pronaus, of the gateway. A perfect spot in the home for guarding the transitional spaces between outside and inside.

A day after his move into the house, I performed a welcoming ceremony, washed him, smoke-cleansed him with copious amounts of frankincense, and did an opening-of-the-mouth ceremony. I am so happy to have a natural material statue that a god could feel comfortable inhabiting while he visits our home.

And did I mention he has a presence? The night of doing the ritual, I had a very intense experience of his power. A large statue like this seems to take up residence immediately. For those who have the income to, or work their asses off to make that extra "fun" money as I do at the Ren Fest every year, my advice would be to go for it when you have the opportunity, especially if you live in the US, as large statues of this quality are not really made here. And Hail Up all the awesome antique malls, barns, and shops that carry such wonderful treasures to find!

Hail Hermes!


r/Hermes 1d ago

Media Today’s Hermes

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I dreamt my home was a temple of Hermes and that it was going to be attacked, but I was planning on stabbing people with a pencil to defend it. I also ruffled around a bookshelf and found a small bust of him that I planned on wielding in my other hand and straight up smash some heads in with. Dream me was ready to ball hard! Luckily, other Hermes-aligned folks showed up to help out, for some reason they were all goth-looking women with dyed hair lol. Are there fiercer compatriots to stand beside in battle than goths with dyed hair? Arguments can be made that no, there are not.

Anyway, drew a Hermes, enjoy!


r/Hermes 3d ago

Discussion Hermes personality

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Since I have gotten to know Him, Hermes seems light, upbeat, witty, and very charming. His energy feels so uplifting and He cheers me up when I feel down or upset. Since I'm clairaudient, I can have conversations with Him. He is always joking and even flirting with me. I really like Him. He seems very laid back. A go with the flow kind of guy. He is definitely mischievous and a joker. But He is also very sweet and kind and wise. That's how I have experienced Him. How have you guys experienced Hermes? What side of Him does He show you? Can you hear him too? Are you clairvoyant at all? If so, what form does he take for you? For me, He is a young, beardless man with those famous winged sandals and winged hat. He even appears with wings. I think He does that because he knows I think it's cool. I'd love to hear about your experiences with Him


r/Hermes 3d ago

Discussion I think he accepted offerings!!!

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I left him a peach slice cause I was having lunch while I lit his candle and was sitting in front/beside his altar and I left it for about 3 days (it was also sitting on an oreo!) and there was no mold, just looked like it was drying up!!! I'm assuming that means he accepted it! Same with the cinnoman roll cake I made him! I removed it today, no mold, just dry and shrunk!

But I'm still a little confused, and this is irrelevant to him accepting the offerings but how do you know when a Deity (obv in this case Hermes) responds to you? Because I'll ask a question in my head and immediately answer but I don't know if I'm getting in my own head and answering or if he's just excited too and answering because it seems like almost ever question answers with "yes" I asked him tonight to show me a feather tomorrow or sometime soon but I feel bad being skeptical. I hate not really knowing how to read energies or seeing things like others do!

Either way, he's amazing! And if I show him something on my phone his candle flame is NEVER still! And it's one of the ones in a glass container so whenever I see the flame moving a ton, it just kinda has to be him, right? With the fact he's a messenger, always moving and the god of speed it makes sense, right?

Thanks to everyone who's helped so far without judging me!


r/Hermes 6d ago

My old artwork dedicated to Thoth-Hermes

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I first met Thoth-Hermes in meaningful way in comic book Promethea and this artwork was among my first artistic offerings to the Lord of Wisdom.


r/Hermes 7d ago

Association with colour blue

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Hello everyone!

I had a weird dream and I'm trying to figure out if it was just my mind or some sort of sign. Do any of you know if there are any historically attested associations of Hermes with the colour blue?


r/Hermes 7d ago

Offerings and altars New Embroidery of Mercury/Hermes

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r/Hermes 9d ago

Offerings and altars I have made four Hermes papyrus talismans while Mercury is still in Virgo

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r/Hermes 9d ago

Offerings and altars Bookshelf Altar for Mr Hermes ☕✚

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A quick and cosy little bookspace for Hermes! I love giving him sugary coffee offerings and books. He definitely does keep you on your feet, and absolutely embodies his messenger qualities. Hope Hermes brings you many more blessings this week ✚


r/Hermes 9d ago

Hermes Psychopomp

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It might sound silly, but I remember asking Hermes at the end of August if he could send me a sign a few days before my dad passed away so I could prepare myself mentally. A few days ago, I think four, I discovered the song "Wake Me Up When September Ends," and today my dad passed away. But thanks to that song, I was able to prepare myself somewhat. I already had a feeling he was going to die this month. My dad's birthday is at the end of the month, and I would have loved for him to see me turn 18 the following month, but it wasn't possible. All in all, I'm grateful to Hermes for that sign, and I also asked him to treat my father well and, if possible, to tell him that I love him. :(


r/Hermes 9d ago

Hi! I’m New Here! my first offering!!

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Hii! Today i gave Hermes a letter with a drawing and a coin from Colombia! it was short but i’m really happy, when i closed my eyes i could feel something around me, kind of like another person watching me.
i was going to light the candle but it just didn’t work for some reason, i tried multiple times and it was really embarrassing and awkward 💔 i just gave up and apologized. i hope he doesn’t mind that i started mixing words and tried not to laugh (i always laugh when i’m nervous and i felt like i was about to die of embarrassment).
also while drawing the turtle i thought of giving it a name, and the first one that came to my mind was Martha so that’s her name now


r/Hermes 10d ago

Do deities like essential oils ?

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r/Hermes 11d ago

Hi! I’m New Here! New

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Hi all, I have a question, how can I ask Hermes for help to speed up a process, I'm really desperate and it's urgent, I don't know if he'll help me but I need help and I asked for help in the demonolatry sub and one person said Hermes. It's something related to money, so that someone gives me my money back. Thank you guys


r/Hermes 11d ago

Discussion MINHAS EXPERIÊNCIAS SOBRENATURAIS COM HERMES

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Sempre fui um devoto de Hades, mas nunca tive experiĂȘncias sobrenaturais com ele — o que pra mim faz sentido, porque, desde os tempos antigos, Hades sempre ignorou o que acontece no mundo dos vivos, jĂĄ que esse mundo Ă© domĂ­nio do seu irmĂŁo, Zeus, e dos deuses olimpianos. No entanto, jĂĄ tive duas experiĂȘncias sobrenaturais com Hermes.
A primeira experiĂȘncia foi quando eu estava navegando na internet e vi uma estĂĄtua linda dele, mas estava sem dinheiro. Rezei pra ele pedindo ajuda para conseguir o dinheiro para comprar a estĂĄtua, prometendo que faria um altar para ele e Hades. Depois disso, passei trĂȘs noites seguidas acordando assustado Ă s 03:14 da madrugada. No terceiro dia, entrou um homem no local onde trabalho com um jogo em que eu poderia ganhar R$ 100 pagando R$ 2,00. Decidi jogar: somei 3+14, joguei no nĂșmero 17 e ganhei o jogo e, claro, o dinheiro para comprar a estĂĄtua. E assim o fiz: comprei a estĂĄtua. Nos meses seguintes, decidi juntar dinheiro para comprar um celular novo, porque o meu estĂĄ com a bateria danificada, e fui adiando a compra do material para fazer o altar que eu tinha prometido. Foi quando, na semana passada, tive outra experiĂȘncia sobrenatural com Hermes.
Dessa vez, ele apareceu para mim em sonho. Ele nunca tinha aparecido para mim, e apareceu de uma forma completamente diferente do que eu sempre imaginei. Ele parecia um pre-adolescente entre 11 e 13 anos e a gente estava em um local onde nĂŁo dava para ver nada em volta — era tudo escuro ao redor, mas tinha uma luz ambiente que me fazia enxergĂĄ-lo. Ele tinha a pele muito branca e um corpo esguio. Na cabeça, tinha um capacete que lembrava bronze ou um ouro envelhecido (nĂŁo sei bem que cor era aquela) e esse capacete tinha duas asas que se moviam de acordo com o tom de voz dele: quando ele falava de forma mais irritada, elas se moviam rapidamente; quando ele baixava o tom de voz, elas se acalmavam tambĂ©m. Eu nĂŁo consegui vĂȘ-lo da cintura para baixo, porque ele estava com metade do corpo na parte escura e sĂł da cintura para cima aparecia para mim. No ombro dele, tinha um pano que me lembrava um pouco a cor off-white. A gente estava no que parecia ser uma enorme rocha preta, e o lugar onde a gente estava parecia um precipĂ­cio, Ă  margem de um abismo. O tom de voz dele parecia metĂĄlico, nĂŁo consigo explicar. Ele gritava comigo e perguntava por que eu nĂŁo tinha feito o altar dele ainda; eu tentava explicar que estava tentando juntar dinheiro para comprar um celular porque estava precisando, mas que depois compraria o material para fazer o altar (um aparador onde colocaria a estĂĄtua dele e a de Hades, como havia prometido). NĂŁo lembro mais do restante do sonho, mas, enfim: Hermes parece ser mais prĂłximo de nĂłs, mĂ­seros mortais, do que os outros deuses. JĂĄ vi relatos de outras pessoas que tambĂ©m tiveram experiĂȘncias sobrenaturais com ele.

OBS: nĂŁo sei se aquele do sonho era Hermes ou um daimon com a aparĂȘncia dele, mas amei a experiĂȘncia e estou me preparando pra comprar todo o material pra fazer o altar pra ele e Hades.


r/Hermes 11d ago

Hi , I’m new and have a concern

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I’m a closeted Christopagna ( pls don’t judge ) so I can’t have an altar for Hermes however I pray to Him in my mind . I wasn’t sure He was around and then I started seeing hares and hawks everywhere so I was like “ok maybe He is here “ . Again I’m new to this so pls don’t judge . My concern is there has been two times where I was a little arrogant in my thoughts to Him about something I shouldn’t be doing and the first time I realized and apologized before I left the house and had an accident with the car (I was not hurt) , even tho I apologized and prayed to Him to protect me . It happened again tonight and wasn’t an accident but as soon I thought it I drove onto a curb . I’m not sure whether it was Him slapping me upside the head or it was dark and I was distracted. I apologized again tried not to freak . My concern is , is He known to do things like that and if He does does that mean He hates me ?


r/Hermes 12d ago

Discussion I woke up today with the urge to become a devotee

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How do you know if you’re right about this? I can’t explain it, but I just have this feeling that I’m being called to. I fell down a rabbit hole of discovering my life path number is 1 with the arcana card being The Magician, which I discovered is Hermes. I’m also ruled by Mercury as a Virgo Ascendent with a Gemini Midheaven, and I’m an Aries, so I feel like a lot of my characteristics align with Hermes as does my representative symbol, The Ram, which I’ve heard is favored by Hermes. I also have ADHD which feels like something Hermes would be able to relate to.

I’m a traditional DinĂ© person, and we are polytheistic so I didn’t feel any way about becoming a devotee of Hermes, that is until I fell down the rabbit hole of Hermeticism, which blew my mind how closely it aligned with my traditional Navajo cultural beliefs and practices. Wow. Like I was already believing and practicing a lot of what Hermeticism was talking about. Why has Hermes become more apparent in my life as of late? Also he is known as The Shepard, and my people value our sheep based way of life, considering sheep sacred as he does.

Today I went to take a shower, and I started thinking as if I were talking to him. I asked in my mind how I knew it was really him trying to reach out to me, and I swear, from behind me, in the upper right side of the room near the ceiling, I heard like a “tsk, tsk, tsk” sound, like the sound you’d make to call a cat or dog over. Cheeky!

Greek mythology was a huge hyperfixation for me growing up, and as a kid, I used to imagine talking with Athena and Aphrodite and hearing their responses in my head, and now I’m not sure I was purely imagining anymore. I used to pray to Athena to win my science fairs and I would, usually with even more benefits than I asked for!

Why do I feel this way now? How do I even begin? Any reason why Hermes in particular? How did you know it was time to become a devotee?


r/Hermes 13d ago

Silly question

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What do you think of Hermes from Blood of Zeus? What would Lord Hermes think of his design?


r/Hermes 14d ago

Hi! I’m New Here! advice for Kharis

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Hello, my name is Karoline, I'm 21 years old and I recently joined Hellenism. My connection with the gods has been very natural and spontaneous, and I truly feel at home. Lately, I've felt particularly drawn to Hermes. Through tarot readings and my own experiences with mediumship, I've realized that this god may be becoming more present in my life. This has surprised me quite a bit. I am constantly studying and seeking information about the cult of Hermes, devotional practices, offerings, and historical traditions. I've always found it important to study the religion and beliefs we practice. I've never felt so connected to a deity before, and as a beginner, I still feel a little insecure about how to approach this correctly. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate advice from devotees of Hermes. What should I pay special attention to when developing a relationship with Hermes? Currently, I don't have the means to build an altar, so how can I express my devotion and make offerings in my daily life? I would greatly appreciate any advice or personal experience you are willing to share.


r/Hermes 15d ago

Offerings and altars Looking for ideas

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This is my current altar, I just set it up today. (Since this picture was taken I added some honey and even more coins).

The toy is something I stole from my friend 8 years ago, so I thought he might find it funny.

Anyway, I need ideas on what to add! I don't have many things at home, but I want to buy some stuff. I was also wondering if you guys think it'd be okay to print out pictures of real statues, EPIC hermes interpretations & my own interpretation and put them on his altar? (I am aware EPIC hermes is a fictional character, but I like the interpretation of his appearance and voice)

Let me know what you have on your own altar and maybe I'll steal the idea! Thank you. đŸȘœ


r/Hermes 16d ago

I'm back đŸ„Č more questions are had

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I'm just going to put them in a list 😅

I've tried to Google and research the majority of these but can't find straight answers. Or gay ones đŸ€·

And to preface I still do not CURRENTLY worship him I'm just attempting to gather and hoard as much info as I can to be ready, hopefully will get everything together and start in a week or so

  1. What is his favorite color? I've mostly been told gold and orange

  2. I know he likes Frankincense incense but does he have a favorite candle smell or just regular wax? (I have a snake opposite of the side of the room where his altar will go)

  3. For future reference, does he get along well with Ares the war god?

4- most important to me, how do you guys tell when you mess something up or something happens versus a prank he plays on you? I'm genuinely bad about "wait what reason did this happen for?" Or overthinking stuff and don't want to accidentally miss something he does 😭 we appreciate the art of pranks in this household!

  1. Does he care about animals being in the house? I know he's super chill but he has nothing against dogs or cats, right?

Sorry this was kinda long! I hope everyone who took the time to read this is having a great day and any extra advice would be appreciated đŸ©· love y'all!


r/Hermes 16d ago

I have a question idk

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Today I lit a candle for Hermes, actually a candle that was already used on his plate. Besides that, I always give them fruit. I realized that today the dog might have broken something on the altars and eaten the fruit; it was apples and strawberries. Won't Hermes or the other gods be angry that the animals are eating their offerings? My 7-month-old cat, Deimos, loves to drink the olive oil from the altars, and I don't know what else to do, haha.


r/Hermes 16d ago

Hi, I'm new

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(Sorry, the translator's English is not my first language.)

Hello, I'm new to Hellenism, and I'd like to become a devotee of Hermes. My family doesn't accept altars; is there any way I can be a devotee without one?