Salt Water in the Blood

As I live on an island nation, it probably won't surprise you to hear that I have always lived by (or very near to) the sea. I adore it. There is such capricious power at work beneath the waves, the sea can be so calm and tranquil, so furiously destructive. It soothes and centres me. It stirs and inflames my passions.
Today the sun shone, a brisk wind blew, and it felt like the first day of Spring. All the way home from work I felt the sea calling me so as soon as I got in I threw on a pair of jeans, clipped on the dog's lead, and headed off to the beach.
It was glorious.
The wind whipped in from the east, dashing foamy waves onto the shore. The soft spring sun was sinking in the west, giving a subtle pastel pinkness to the waves.

I never visit the sea without giving thanks to Poseidon. When the weather is warm enough I paddle barefoot, even if only for a moment and thank him for his strength and support. It's nowhere near that warm yet though, so today I wore my wellies. Not that that's going to stop Poseidon! A cheeky wave surged just that little bit further inshore, soaking my jeans and seeping down inside my boots. But although it was a chuffing cold day, the water felt almost body-temperature ~ Poseidon may have been a bit hacked off that I've not been to visit for a while, but he wasn't really cross with me.

I first formed a connection with Poseidon a few years ago whilst studying at Sacred Mists. He came to me in a dream and I devoted myself to learning more about him. Although the connection isn't as intense as it was then, I still feel a strong bond with this mighty God. I'm sure you all know the basics about him so I won't bang on too much, but here are some of my personal correspondences:

Symbol ~ Trident
Crystal ~ for me, Beach stones, I've even used them for divination, but Lapis Lazuli or aquamarine can also work
Animal ~ Horse
Attributes ~ Strength, Passion, Respect, Self-control
Colour ~ pale blue, sea-green, blue-grey

 

Remember these are my personal correspondences, which is why some of them may seem weird to you. Attributes ~ Self-control? Hell, yeah! The Greek Gods are rather a temperamental bunch, perhaps none more so than Poseidon, and although I have a huge amount of love and respect for him, I am always aware that he is easily angered and so Self-control and Respect are vital.

 

Although I am a Winter lover at heart, the ever-warmer weather means I can get closer to the sea, and closer to Poseidon again, for which I am very thankful.