Mythical Ways to Celebrate Love on Valentines Day
Valentine's Day is overrated.
Not how you thought I'd start this blog post, eh?
Well (in my opinion) it doesn't make sense for whimsical and romantic displays of affection should be reserved to just one day a year.
If you're in a loving healthy relationship then every day should feel like it's Valentine's Day.
Plus, it's been waaay too over-commercialised by white collar corporations trying to push teddy bears, chocolates, and roses at eye-watering prices.
Valentine's Day has inevitably lost it's fairytale charm in the modern world.
But... for singletons and long-term couples, Valentine's Day can act as a time for reflection and setting goals/intentions - similar to New Years Day, but with a stronger focus on Love.
It acts as an annual reminder to keep the spark of romance alive.
And to continue to keep the flame of love burning bright year-upon-year.
Continue reading below to delve into some enchanting and mythical ways to celebrate Valentine's Day (and every other day of the year 😉).
Fairytale Romance
One way to revive your romantic life is to go back to the celebrations & mythical origins of love in mythology and folklore.
Tales of true love that can defy the odds. (Such as Buttercup and Westley in 'The Princess Bride')
Legends of a romance that's worth journeying to the depths of Hell for. (Such as Orpheus and Eurydice in Greek Mythology)
Fairytales of being saved by your Knight in shining armour. (Such as 'Sleeping Beauty' by the Brother's Grimm)
These stories of love may be cheesy and cliché, but they act a important reminders that you will find your person, and being with them will feel like utter magic.
In each story you'll find passion, hope, endurance, sacrifice and reward.
Each character will have their own individual quirks and flaws, but when they are together with their one true love, they make perfect sense.
Adjusting your perception of love, by using fairytales and myths as an example, means that you won't settle for less than you deserve.
You are the princess of your own story!
On Valentines we wear Pink
Like an artist with a paintbrush, paint the colours of love into your life.
Incorporate the below list of colours into what you wear, how you decorate your home, food and treats, even potential date ideas:
- Red (scarlet, burgundy, crimson, maroon, ruby, cherry, etc.)
- Pink (blush, rose, rouge, ballerina, carnation, peach, macaroon, etc.)
- White (snow, pearl, seashell, cotton, silk, ivory, porcelain, etc.)
- Gold (medallion, amber, honey, sunflower, champagne, rose gold, etc.)
Be creative with how you express yourself and invite the love in.
Embody the Goddess
Connecting with mythical Gods and Goddesses of Love can help you to embody their divine auras of romance and attraction.
And they may even help guide you in pursuit of love, or heating up the romance in your current relationship.
You'll know when they are with you when you notice subtle hints, such as overhearing the Gods/Goddesses name in a random conversation, or seeing representative objects/talismans (such as a feathers for Eros, Greek God of Love and Sexual Desire) in an unsuspecting place like your doorstep.
Below I've listed a few Gods/Goddesses of Love and how you can embody and/or connect with them if you so desire... 💘
Aphrodite
In Greek Mythology, Aphrodite is the Goddess of Love and Beauty. These items will aid in your connection with this Goddess:
- Pearls
- Shells
- Silks
- Pink, red, white
- Barely-there makeup with highlighter and rose blush
- Vanilla scented body spray
- Baths with rose petals
- Crystals such as diamonds, rose quartz, and opal
Eros
In Greek Mythology, Eros is the God of Love and Sexual Desire (and is son of Aphrodite). These items will aid in your connection with this God:
- Bow and arrow
- Wings/feathers
- Clouds
- Candles
- Crystals such as ruby, garnet, and carnelian
- Red wine
- Olive oil
- Poetry books
Freyja
In Norse Mythology, Freyja is the Goddess of Love, Fertility, War and Magic. These items will aid in your connection with this Goddess:
- Honey
- Mead
- Apples
- Sweet & savoury baked goods
- Gold, yellow, green
- Cloaks
- Cats
- Crystals such as amber, citrine, and tigers eye
Hathor
In Ancient Egyptian Mythology, Hathor is the Goddess of Love, Beauty, Music and the Day/Night Sky. These items will aid in your connection with this Goddess:
- Mirrors (particularly directed at the sky)
- Gold, white, turquoise
- Cows
- Milk baths
- Beaded necklaces (Menat necklaces)
- Crystals such as white moonstone, sunstone, and turquoise
- Egyptian Amulets such as an ankh or scarab beetle
Parvati
In Hinduism, Parvati is the Goddess of Love, Devotion and Fertility (and wife of Shiva). These items will aid in your connection with this Goddess:
- Lotus flowers
- Gold jewellery or Bridal jewellery (such as a Mangala Sutra)
- Photos of family
- Mountains and nature
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Red, gold, blue
- Elephants
Love in the Mirror
In the famous wise words of RuPaul Charles: "If you can't love yourself, then how the hell you gon' love somebody else?" - Amen.
When you next take a look in the mirror, be mindful.
Don't glance for a quick outfit check.
Instead, take the time to really look at your reflection, into your eyes, and see the wonderful person that you are.
Not many people take the time to do this, perhaps because of the fear of not being able to love the person looking back at them, or the fear of appearing vain (like Narcissus with his own reflection).
But this is exactly why you need to look at yourself more deeply and compassionately, and remind yourself that you are deserving of love.
You are beautiful. In every way.
When you love yourself, you are more accepting of the love you deserve.
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Currently residing in West Sussex, Maddie is a 26 y/o blogger and illustrator with a passion for mythology, legends, fairytales & folklore. You'll regularly find her escaping into fantasy books, films, TV, and games.