"Light a candle this morning to welcome Hestia’s unity and energy into your home. Or, carry matches in your pocket so the spark of this Goddess can ignite in any situation where it’s needed. Throughout the day, when you need more commitment to your beliefs, just light one match to invoke Hestia’s aid.” Patricia Telesco, “365 Goddess: a daily guide to the magic and inspiration of the goddess” I love this idea about the matches! Patricia Monaghan explained: “There were never statues of ... continue reading...
Hestia and the Hearth | Barn Life Recovery
https://barnliferecovery.com/hestia-and-the-hearth/ The Relationship to the Present There is a reason Hestia has little symbolism and comes in the aftermath of our purging souls. She herself is the relationship to the present. The hearth is the reason and the experiential factor itself. Without the fire, there was no gathering, no rituals, no sacrifices to other gods, no identifying ritual at hand. Fires gather; fires burn up and carry experiences toward the heavens. Hestia & ... continue reading...
First Dawn of Spring and the Horai
First dawn of Spring! Orphic Hymn to the Horai Anonymous (ca. 200 CE?), translated by Barbara Nolan The Horai are the Greek Deities of the seasons and companions of Persephone. They are not personification of the seasons themselves, but rather the Deities who keep the year in good working order, making sure that things happen at the appointed time. They have other functions, as well - Dike is the Deity of Justice, Eunomia of Natural Order, and Eirene of Peace - but here they ... continue reading...
Hestia, First and Last.
From the above blog: my notes in italics. Olympus Manager Non-judgmental and forgiving, her “unconditional love” and calm acceptance inspired the love and trust of others in return. Dependable and caring, Hestia was always there for them, helping them manage their lives which were certainly more exciting than her own. One of Hestia’s most important responsibilities as the estate manager was as “Keeper of the Reserves”. Seeing to it that all their clothing and equipment was in good ... continue reading...
Collective Joy as Our Birthright by Mary Gelfand
One of two pieces on Joy, part 2 tomorrow. Joy was not a conspicuous presence in my childhood home. My parents were kind and loving, but both had been raised in the Protestant conservatism of rural Alabama during the Depression years. Laughter, contemporary music, dancing, drinking—none of these were part of my growing up years. […] Collective Joy as Our Birthright by Mary Gelfand As many who read my blog know, I'm recovering from a total hip replacement post bilateral ... continue reading...
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