I went to do Lord Apollo's Ritual last night, and I had a surprise.

As I opened the Ritual to begin, and saw His Sigil, "Mithra" came into my head.

I know it's been mentioned, and it's common knowledge, but, I didn't actually know it was one of His Names. I had no idea, at the time. I only found this out after searching for it.

I was just amazed at how it seemingly came to me out of nowhere, with absolutely nothing to make me think of it.

That feeling when I realize that keeping a diary/journal, is almost like keeping a dream journal, only with waking life and not dreaming.

Once again, I find myself receiving answers from the Gods to big questions I've had, without even asking.

My mind was blown today by this; I am truly grateful to Them beyond words.

I had been feeling really down recently, with lots of negativity, depression, bad dreams, etc. But last night I did the Ritual with all my focus and concentration, and it was really like a weight was lifted off my shoulders; it all went away and I felt happy.

It was a reminder to me of how important this Ritual still is, and how it works on us directly.

Thank you, Queen Astarte.