Hera (Ἥρα)
Hera is the Olympian queen of the gods, and the goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven
Invocation:
I call to Hera, queen of lofty Olympus, dark-eyed goddess, beloved of thundering Zeus, radiant daughter of Kronos and blessed Rhea. In times of old were you well loved, in Argos and in Samos. Many are the tales told of you; many are your temples, many are your honors, many are the blessings granted by your goodness. Wise one, insightful one, you discern and devise the way most fitting to achieve your ends. Hera, in the clear blue sky we recognize your favor, and in a warm spring rain; in a joyous wedding feast, a constant love, and a harmonious home we know you. Stately and beautiful goddess, friend of women, friend of marriage, protector of home and family, most lovely and most exalted goddess, I call to you.Offerings & Correspondences
Always mind your manners Any crafts you've made, weaving tools, Art that you've created, especially if it is art of Her Be kind to children and always make sure they’re ok Buy or grow flowers Combs and hair brushes (paint a special one for her!!) Decorations from Wedding Cakes Do some self-care Donate (to): toys to children’s wards, girls/women’s clothes, young mothers in prison, organizations like Brides for a Cause or Brides Against Breast Cancer, help fund someone's wedding/wedding dress, charities that help aid in ending child hunger, domestic abuse victims (Finders Keepers!!) Food: Pomegranate, Apple, milk (especially breast milk), breads/grains, any homemade sweets, Chocolate, Fruit, honey Framed family photos Go thrift shopping Help someone pay their wedding expenses If you have a romantic partner surprise them with breakfast in bed, a movie, a massage, booking a romantic retreat for the two of you, etc. Imagery: baby clothes and shoes, crowns, Cuckoo clocks, especially diadems, Golden apples and roses, hand fan, makeup/makeup brushes, Perfumes, porcelain, scepters, the planet Venus, thrones Incense: rose, iris, myrrh, civet, jasmine, patchouli Learn: child developmental psychology, learn to knit or crochet make sure your home/room is clean Make: a playlist of songs that remind you of Her, anything! (poems, songs, paintings, etc), Protect women Reminisce by looking at old photos Silver or gold jewelry; particularly rings especially weddings ones Smile at strangers Spend time with: any children close to you; and help, and listen to those you love Stand up for yourself, especially to men Take a long relaxing bath with petals, bath bombs, music, bubbles, candles, or anything you want really Take care of animals Take care of yourself, your mental health, and treat yourself to something you want Talk to her about your love life, family life, pets, or anything else you’d like to tell her about Volunteer with foster children or in children’s wards Water Write: Poems for Her, StoriesPrayers & Invocations
Invocation of Hera
Glorious Hera, fair one, noble one, beautiful Hera with eyes as deep and full as any well, as bright as distant stars, as clear as cloudless sky, I praise you. Peerless Hera, queen of high Olympus, chosen bride of thundering Zeus, only you could match his might, his wit, his every step. Dear Hera, guardian of marriage, of love between partners, of constancy, of faith and of faithfulness, your blessings you give to those who hold together against the world; who build together a family, a haven, a life; who grow together into a fond old age, ever ardent, ever devoted. Shining Hera, sublime goddess, I honor you.Prayer to Hera
I praise you bright and noble Hera, great lady of Olympus, gracious queen of the deathless gods; dark-eyed goddess, fairest of the children of Rhea, graceful and comely, cloaked in the starry skies, garlanded in poppies fragrant and blood-red, crowned in brightest gold, the lotus wand in your hand, your form ever draped in the finest of silks; majestic one whose blessing is sought by all,whose gifts are treasured, whose favor is a surety of good fortune. Hera, champion of great cities, guardian of ancient Argos and the pretty isle of Samos, warder of the bonds of marriage, protector of women in the old world and the new, unparalleled goddess, white-armed one, sovereign of the high-reaching heavens, I honor your might.Divine Symbols & Sigils
Animals: Cattle (cow), Dog, Hare, Lion, Creatures w/shells
Birds: Crane, Cuckoo, Goose, Hawk, Peacock, Stork
Colors: white, blue, purple, dark green, grey, silver, royal blue
Crystals: diamonds, citrine, amber, star sapphire, garnet, pearl
Element: Air
Flowers: lilies, irises, white & gold roses, poppies, water lilies
Imagery: baby clothes and shoes, crowns, Cuckoo clocks, especially diadems, Golden apples and roses, hand fan, makeup/makeup brushes, Perfumes, porcelain, scepters, the planet Venus, thrones
Incense: rose, iris, myrrh, civet, jasmine, patchouli
Insects/Misc: Snails
Issues, Intentions & Powers: anger, banish, business, communication, community, death, energy, fertility, fidelity, jealousy, love, marriage, prophecy, protection, rebirth/renewal, wisdom
Misc. Plant: Orris Root
Number: 8
Plants: Chaste Tree, rosemary
Solar System: Jupiter, Pluto, Saturn
Trees: Apple, Oak, Pomegranate, Willow
Zodiac: Leo
Holidays
Celebrations: New Year's Day, Ostara
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