Aphrodite Candle with Crystals

Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love and Beauty and according to Hesiod’s THEOGONY, she was born from the foam in the waters of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus. She supposedly arose from the foam when THE TITAN CRONUS slew his father Uranus and threw his genitals into the sea.

Aphrodite will almost always manifest as a beautiful woman. She is the goddess of beauty, love and seduction, after all. But here’s the thing, she also appears in shifted forms from time to time (i.e. her epithet she-wolf). In addition, some say she appears as a mermaid or a woman coming out of a shell. When she’s on land, she rides on the back of a buck, while at sea on a dolphin, and while in the air on the back of a swan or goose. When Aphrodite is being pulled in her golden chariot, two turtledoves pull her to and fro.

Aphrodite is said to have been born from the sea, so it makes sense that the gemstone Aquamarine is perfectly aligned as a symbolic stone of Aphrodite.

Aquamarine crystals have long been associated with the element of water, with sea travel, and with finding balance and tranquility. Aquamarine stones can help us find a balance between our fiery goddess and our peaceful goddess energies.

Moonstone is not only a crystal symbolizing Aphrodite, but it symbolizes Divine Feminine energy as a whole.

Aphrodite is the ultimate Goddess of Divine Feminine energy, so it makes sense that those looking to work with this innately female energy would be drawn to working with Moonstone crystals.

As a healing crystal, the properties of Moonstone can help resolve any issues effecting the female reproductive organs or fertility.

The meaning of Rose Quartz is that it is a crystal of love, and with Aphrodite being the goddess of love, these two are a match made in Olympia.

Rose Quartz is an effective crystal for all matters of the heart. The properties of Rose Quartz aren't just about finding romantic love either. Rose Quartz crystals can help us find total acceptance of ourselves by improving both our self-confidence and self-worth.

Use Rose Quartz crystals to call in love, femininity, and self-confidence - your powerful goddess energy, and you will be able to embody the sensual spirit of Aphrodite.

Pearls are one of the crystals and gems that are most commonly associated with Aphrodite. The meaning of pearl gemstones is that they represent beauty, wisdom, grace, and purity.

Pearls are known to have been called the gems of the sea, and stories of Ancient Greek lore & mythology say that pearls are tears of joy shed by Aphrodite herself. Aphrodite is said to have been born from a shell, making her the most beautiful pearl of all.

How to Know She’s Calling You

Many pagans and witches work with Aphrodite in modern times. Every one of them may say she called to them in an unique way. But here’s some ways you might recognize her call:

You hear her name everywhere: in songs, conversations, movies, etc.

Roses are a recurrent symbol for you lately

Your favorite sabbat happens to be Midsummer

You’ve always been drawn to Aphrodite

Doves seem to be popping up all over the place

You crave more love in your life, be it romantic OR self love

Aphrodite comes to you in a dream or meditation

You are drawn to the sea and sky

Swans, geese, or sparrows might also be showing up in your life