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Hestia
Hestia,
also known as Vesta, is one of the Greek Mother Goddess's, her
name means "Hearth". She is the Goddess of household
harmony. Invoke Hestia for abundance in the home, conception and
general well-being.
Hestia's blessings are simple ones, she teaches the virtues of
home and family life, the sweet rewards of labour and the value
of good food and good rest.
Where there is anger, she cools it. Where there is strife, she
ends it. The bonds of family and friendship are of foremost concern
to her. Hestia lends herself to stimulating and encouraging the
household arts, such as candlemaking, soapmaking, preserving foods,
culinary herbalism, cooking, baking and kitchen witchery.
The presence of Hestia can be found in the centre of a fire -
Hestia's fire served to make sacred whatever place it dwelled
in. If you do not have a hearth then a candle or the cooker in
the kitchen are places she can be found. |
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Ways
to honour Hestia are simple, make your home as inviting and comfortable
as possible, show hospitality to others, invite them into your home
and share your food and comforts with them. Never let a chance go
by without showing your family and friends how important they are
to you. Keep a lamp, candle, or hearth fire burning in the room you
entertain family at all times to honour Hestia.
Hestia Aroma's - The goddess of the hearth and home is celebrated
with scents reminiscent of a those days spent at a favourite relative
who made the most wonderful cakes, scents of Yules past, newly baked
bread, herbs drying by the fire, fruits and nuts and the kitchen,
homely scents.
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Hestia
Hearth Incense
Burn in honour of Hestia for a safe, warm, loving home.
2 Parts Myrrh
2 Parts Lavender Flowers
2 Parts Orange Flowers
1 Part Yarrow
1 Part Juniper
Few Drops Lavender & Orange Oil. |
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