these are short prayers for the sacred days of the lunar month. I wrote these years ago, when I first book, Songs of Praise, was published. Most of these are historically attested to as the Athenians considered the days sacred to the God named. I added the days for Asklepios and Dionysos, since They did not get a day for Themselves in the Athenian calendar. Asklepios’ day falls right after His father Apollo’s, and Dionysos shares the full moon with Selene. The last three days are dedicated to khthonic (Underworld) Deities, with Hekate getting the last day. But I split up the 2nd to last and 3rd from last days between Haides and Persephone so they each get their own day. I also realize as I look at this that I when wrote these, I did not make one for Hermes. In the old Athenian calendar, His day was the fourth. It does make the day the most crowded, since it also belongs to Aphrodite, Eros, and Herakles. He was not at all a part of my life at the time, so I probaly decided not to write one. I’m going to have fix that soon. Anyway.
- Agathos Daimon (the second of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Agathos Daimon!
Snake-formed spirit Who dwells in the home
Kindly guardian of Alexandria
Who encircles the homes of those who honor Him
Protector of the food stores, Who watches over children
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (milk/sweet honey)
May You watch over my home and family.
2. Athena and the Graces (the third of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Virgin Warrior!
Gray-eyed Goddess, Daughter of Zeus
Lover of the mind
Who delights in philosophers and learning
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (olive oil/pure water/white wine/sweet honey)
May Your walk by my side always, my patroness.
Hail to You also, Kharites Three
Smiling attendants of the Kypressian
Gentle Goddesses of happiness
Weaving flowers in their hair
I honor You on this day also
May you bless my home with laughter and good spirits
3. Aphrodite and Eros (the fourth of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Kypressian!
Immortal spirit of lust, the laughter-loving
Who delights in lover’s whispers
And brings the flowers of spring with Her smile
Hail to You also, golden-winged Eros!
Primal paradox, always in existence
Yet boyish child of Aphrodite
Your arrows strike into the heart of the coldest individual
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (red wine/sweet honey/fine chocolate/roses)
May there always be laughter and joy in my life.
4. Herakles (also the fourth of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Son of Zeus!
Mortal-born God of courageous
The greatest hero, ascended to Heaven
Who wears the lion-pelt, and carries the olivewood club
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (olive wreaths/sweet honey)
May I always have the courage to face my fears.
5. Artemis (the sixth of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Virgin Huntress!
Lunar twin of solar Apollo
Dark-haired companion of nymphs
Who hunts the wilds with Her hounds
One-Unto-Herself, self-governing
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (pure water/white wine/sweet honey)
Lend me Your strength, Your determination, Your purity.
6. Apollo (the seventh of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Far shooter!
Solar twin of lunar Artemis
Lyre-plucker, leader of the Muses
Golden-haired Son of Leto
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (white wine/sweet honey)
Lend me Your inspiration, Your rational mind, Your deep thought.
7. Asklepios (the eighth of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Epidauran!
Snaky God of Kos, the doctor’s inspiration
Son of Apollo, born of fire
Mortal-mothered, Who knows the pain of mortal bodies
Merciful cheater of death
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (white wine/sweet honey/healing herbs)
Heal me, Asklepios, so I may heal others.
8.Poseidon ( the ninth of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Briny One!
Wave-maker, Earth-shaker
Father of waters, Who carries the trident
Mighty Ruler of the Sea
Equal in power to Kingly Zeus
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (saltwater/red wine/seashells)
Cleanse me in Your waters.
9. Dionysos (the thirteenth of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Mysterious One!
Most powerful spirit of the vine
Two-natured, Twice-Mothered
Long-haired Bakkhic Lord, Leader of the Maenads
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (your sacred wine/ivy leaves/pure water/sweet honey)
May I have the bravery to strip away the layers of ego, and to be my true self.
10. Selene (full moon)
Hail to You, Mother Moon!
Broad-faced sister of Helios
Full-bellied lover of Endymion
Who shines Her brightest tonight
And will soon disappear
Only to be reborn with the new month.
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (pure water)
May my path be illuminated by Your light.
11. Haides (3rd to last day of the lunar month)
Hail to You, King of the Dead!
Ever-patient Aidoneous
Host of many, Ruler of ghosts
Dark-eyed husband of Persephone
Lord of the secret wealth hidden in the earth
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (red wine/mint tea)
Grant me the wisdom to accept my mortality.
12. Persephone (2nd to last day of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Silent One!
Beautiful flower, with a steel core
Who walks the sunlit paths of the world above
And the ghostly roads below
Keeper of the keys of reincarnation
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (pomegranate juice/mint tea/cypress leaves)
Teach me to walk in both worlds, and to find my answers within.
13. Hekate (last day of the lunar month)
Hail to You, Night Goddess!
Way-walker, key-carrier
Lady of hounds, clad in spidersilk
Triple-formed, haunting the crossroads
On this, Your sacred day, I offer You (redwine /wormwood/mint tea)
Grant me wisdom and strength to face the hard times in life
Temple of Athena the Savior 
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