Oracle Consultation

Seventh Day of the solar month

"The Delphic oracle functioned one day a month for eight months of the year, from early spring to late autumn. Consultation days were likely accompanied by major Delphic festivals, though we only have record of a few of these. Petitioners could consult only about a single issue, probably involving two standard questions. The cost paid for consulting the oracles was pelanos – a type of  bread."

- Delphic Calendar via Pytho.Notion

The Temple of Hyacinthus observes the Oracle Consultation once a month on the 7th day; starting in Theoxenios and concluding in Poitropios. With the exception of Apellaios, due to Hyakíntha.

The Oracle Consultation is also not observed during any major lunar event such as a full moon, or eclipse.

How to Celebrate

  • If your Okios honors Lord Apollo in the form of a shrine or altar, it is appropriate to replenish offerings and pour libations to him on this day.

  • In the same vein, fresh incense, or a comparable offering, should be provided.

  • Set time aside to invoke, honor, and pray to Apollo Thearios (Apollo of the Oracle).

  • Oracle Consultation is an auspicious time to engage in divination. The Temple of Hyacinthus primarily engages in tarot, but any form of divination is acceptable.

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