#hestia goddess

[homey-worshiper]

hestia's fire burns ice

[virgo-vestalis]

Hestia, first and last, sacred goddess of hearth and home

I call upon you to protect the domestic worker - those who do the thankless work of caring for children and cleaning homes. May they be honored and rewarded.

O Hestia protect the migrant - those who leave the familiarity of their own homes and loved ones in search of a better life to support their families. May they be honored and rewarded.

Eternal Hestia may you protect those so often overlooked by society - the dishwashers, cooks, landscapers, nannies, maids, construction workers, and all those whose toil is used to build and maintain homes and society without thanks. May they be honored and rewarded.

Painting is The New American Gothic by Criselda Vasquez

[kairosandkaos]

Lady Hestia

⋆˚꩜｡ The first and last. Goddess of the hearth, home, the sacrificial flame, and domestic life.

[moo-llenium]

This is how I think each of the Greek Gods would react to being handed a baby :)

Zeus: "Is this mine?"

Hera: Immediate snuggles and she basically becomes its god-mother.

Ares: Freezes for 0.2 seconds. Then carries it around everywhere.

Athena: Holds it awkwardly while it stares at her. She almost immediately hands it over to Hera.

Artemis: Is a midwife, so she knows what she's doing. Wraps it in a star blanket and shows it off to her huntresses.

Apollo: Eyes it suspiciously because last time he trusted a baby, it stole his cows.

Hephaestus: Not the most fussed, but will watch over it as it sleeps.

Hermes: "His name is squishy, and he shall be mine, and he shall be my squishy."

Dionysus: Would immediately try to give it wine

Hades: Awkward smol bean. It would love him to pieces, because babies do not fear death.

Persephone: Entertains it by growing flowers from her fingertips, and dropping petals on its head.

Poseidon: "Please tell me this isn't mine."

Hestia: Immediate snuggles. She's every babies' favourite.

Demeter: Not fussed. Unless it's a girl. Then she's all over it

Aphrodite: Mom instincts kick in and she totes it around with her everywhere in a sling. She also becomes its patron goddess.

[rosesletters]

Devotional acts ideas: Lady Hestia edition

ঌ Taking care of your home

ঌ Baking or cooking, even better if it's with your family or partner

ঌ Spending some time in front of your fireplace, if you have one and if you don't you can just light a candle, and relax: reading a book, watching a movie, spending time with your pet, talking with your family...

ঌ Organising a sleepover with your friends

ঌ Eating food that comfort you if you're having a bad time or even just if you need some comfort: something that reminds you of your childhood is always a good idea

ঌ Cooking or baking in order to offer some to your loved ones and surprise them with something they like

ঌ Wearing comfort clothes

ঌ Drink a hot drink such as a hot chocolate, coffee, tea... genuinely just that drink that always bring you some comfort and warmth after a long day

ঌ Reading a book and relaxing a bit, taking some time for yourself

ঌ Donating clothes

ঌ Spending time with your family (doesn't matter if it's blood family or found family)

ঌ Taking a nap during the day if you feel like your body (and/or your mind) needs it

ঌ Cooking yourself your favourite meal after a long day

ঌ Dedicating your first and last bite to her

ঌ Getting out of bed in the morning, taking a shower, brushing your teeth... just taking care of yourself

ঌ Watching shows and movies that you like: your comfort show, a movie you used to watch as a kid and that brings a lot of nostalgia...

ঌ Learning crochet or knitting

ঌ Hugging your stuffed animal (even better if it's one you had since childhood)

ঌ Donating toys to children

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This list will be updated

Devotional acts can be a perfect way for you to honour the gods if you can't make offerings or if you have to practice in secret (of course you can still do it in addition to typical offerings). But always remember that they don't need to be anything big and sometimes just taking a shower, getting out of bed or eating can be a devotional act if your mental health is making it difficult for you to practice. And even if you don't have the energy to practice at all, always remember that the gods understand and love you nonetheless<3

[whats-the-word-again]

Hestia Aidios

Hestia Aidios, Eternal Lady of the hearth, Hear this prayer and grant it warmly. Eldest of the Kronides, The first and last, The heart of every home and every state; Hestia Aidios, you who is always there, Be here now. I pray before your everlasting comfort, Your undying flame of love. Eternal Queen, I pray for you to be ever present To those who need you most. May you always be found, Even when place is unfamiliar, Let us find solace in you, beloved Queen. May those who have more of a family Outside the walls of their abode, Find peace in knowing that even then They are safe, They are with family, They are with you. O lovely eternal Lady of the home, Hestia, Come before me and hear this prayer. If ever I have done you well, grant my words life. Hestia Aidios, may your name always be present in our life And always be in our hearts. Xaire.

-> divider by @/anitalenia

Prayer by me :3

[shrine-of-the-theoi]

To Lady Hestia: Thank you for your support while I'm working with fire. I made a perfect stuffed pepper 🫑, ramen and adobo in the last three days including today.

I forgot take their pics and gobbled them up like a beast instead(... yh not very demure of me) but I dedicate all of it You. Here's a collage as my offering.

[aether-nereide]

I would like to thank Vesta, during the colder months with Her presence in our homes ♡

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