Eros is desire itself: in the oldest Greek telling one of the first powers to exist, and in the later telling the winged archer son of Aphrodite. The Roman Cupid is his equivalent, kept separately here; the two are one figure in different dress.

Tradition · Greek

Correspondences

Planetary Correspondence
Venus
Elemental Correspondence
WaterFire
Zodiac Affinity
LibraTaurusAries

Offerings

Offerings
RosesHoneyWinePoetryPerfume

Sacred timing

Sacred Timing
Days
Hours
DuskVenus hours

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
Eros ProtogenosThe First Born
Gender Expression
Masculine
Titles
God of DesireThe First BornLoosener of Limbs
Symbols
Bow and arrowWingsRoseTorch

Practice

Invocation Approach
Tone
Warm urgent
Address
ErosGod of DesireLoosener of Limbs
Relationship
The pull you do not choose
Warning
He is not the same as love he is the wanting
Resonance
Lovers artists those seeking union
Modern Practice

Eros is called on in love work, in attraction, and in any act of making that requires wanting something badly enough to finish it. His caution is the oldest one in the tradition: desire is a force, not a promise.

Nature and meaning

Domain
DesireAttractionLoveUnionFertilityLongingBeauty
Mythology Summary

Eros is desire itself: in the oldest Greek telling one of the first powers to exist, and in the later telling the winged archer son of Aphrodite. The Roman Cupid is his equivalent, kept separately here; the two are one figure in different dress.

Details

Secondary Planets
MarsMoon
Correspondences
Colors
Rose pinkRedWhite
Scents
RoseJasmineYlang ylang
Metals
CopperGold
Animals
DoveSwanHare

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