Poseidea

Poseidea is a Hellenic festival. Festival of Poseidon in the month named for him — the month of winter storms and dangerous seas. Sailors made offerings before winter voyages (or gave thanks for surviving the autumn sailing season). Bull sacrifice at his altar. The Isthmian Games at Corinth were also held in his honor. A solemn festival acknowledging the power and danger of the deep.

The spiritual theme of Poseidea: Poseidon is the depth beneath everything — the earthquake beneath the city, the abyss beneath the ship. What depths in yourself or your world have you not yet reckoned with?. Reflection prompts: What is stormy in your life right now, and can you surrender to the current? Who in your life needs protection on their journey?

Festival of Poseidon in the month named for him — the month of winter storms and dangerous seas. Sailors made offerings before winter voyages (or gave thanks for surviving the autumn sailing season). Bull sacrifice at his altar. The Isthmian Games at Corinth were also held in his honor. A solemn festival acknowledging the power and danger of the deep.

Here is how to celebrate Poseidea: - Pour dark wine or water into the sea, a river, or a bowl - Prayers for those at sea or on dangerous journeys - Offerings: dark wine, fish, sea shells, salt water, horse imagery - Acknowledge what in your life is beyond your control — as the sea is

The deities honored at Poseidea are: Poseidon. Festival of Poseidon in the month named for him — the month of winter storms and dangerous seas. Sailors made offerings before winter voyages (or gave thanks for surviving the autumn sailing season). Bull sacrifice at his altar.

During Poseidea, meditate on: Poseidon is the depth beneath everything — the earthquake beneath the city, the abyss beneath the ship. What depths in yourself or your world have you not yet reckoned with?