I see…

I see lady Hestia in the warmth of my bed, when im snuggled deep within the sheets and the coziest I’ve been all day

I see lady Hestia in the flames of my fireplace on a cold autumn or winter morning, where im curled up to her with a book and a cup of tea

I see lady Hestia in the birds in the little wooden birdhouse I hang in my backyard, as they carry home words to feed their babies with.

I see lady Hestia in my mother, as I sit next to her in the living room or at the dining room table and pour to her about my day as she listens as she always has

I see lady Hestia in the condensation of my bathroom mirror as i enjoy the comfort of a relaxing hot shower after a long day in the world.

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investing with lady hestia

order your favourite food
learn to make it, having ingredients for your favourite meal always there, and also knowing how to make it is a really nice feeling
buy ingredients & set up time to bake your favourite thing
if you see a cozy coffee shop - you should buy this coffee, its okay to get yourself something nice
or even better, try to learn how to make your favourite drink - your don't have an express, look up what to use instead etc
if there's a hobby that looks cool for you - you should ty it, get a small hobby kit or look around for alternatives in things you already own and start
work on making a cleaning routine, see what time fits you best, which tasks are for everyday which are weekly etc.
playing your favourite game is a self care task

honeyandhestia

Pumpkin candles, sunflower petals and rainwater for Lady Hestia ❤️🌻

#hestia altar #Hestia devotee #Hestia goddess #Hestia deity

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sweetest-devotee

Made a cake and some cupcakes for my psychology classes' end of year morning tea as a devotional act to Hestia! : )

I was originally going to just buy one but then I just got this gut feeling that I should bake instead, later working out that was Hestia.

I'm really happy with what I made and can't wait to share it with everyone tomorrow!

#❤️

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Hestia single charm adjustable prayer bracelet, mythogoly witchy gift, altar decoration,

Handmade by Jennifer Nicole. Made with 8mm frosted fire crackle agate. As as 6mm fire crackle agate. Smaller beads are made of glass and met

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homey-worshiper

tiny devotional acts for lady hestia

putting effort into your food can be just cutting up an apple and sprinkling some cinnamon on it
buy yourself a nice sweet pastry
visit a bakery or your local shop that sells pastry
watch a cozy youtube video - cozy minecraft, stardew valley, autumn movie recommendations, daily vlog, whatever you find fitting
take a picture of a pretty thing - oh a chestnut, oh my cat is cute, oh my coffee cup looks pretty in this light
if you can buy your favourite food pre-made do it, invest in your comfort
use your favourite mug
don't be scared and wear this beautiful sweater you "save up for special occasions", you living is a special occasion
if you have a reusable cup/bottle that can handle hot beverages, make yourself something nice to drink and go for a walk - run errands, buy stickers, or just walk around your neighbourhood

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musings-on-wisteria

Hestia is more than just fire.

She is in the warmth of freshly-dried clothes, the joy of a child picking paint for their room. The scent of your favorite cleaner and the theme song of your favorite show. You feel her in the familiar creaking of floorboards, the inattentive habit of taking the turn that brings you home. She is the Hearth, and the Hearth is a thing we create in the mundane patterns of our choices and the efficient routines we create over time.

I worship her by noticing these habits in their infancy and attending to them with intention. I devote myself to appreciating their ease and familiarity. I practice my faith by remembering, consciously, the thousands of small kindnesses I have surrounded myself with.

Hestia, who is Home… we create each other.

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heatherwitch

Hestia/Vesta

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Small devotional acts.

Keep a tealight on you, light it wherever you may be
Clean one small area of your house
Savor a hot drink
Do small, unnoticed acts of kindness
Always greet animals, both big and small
Do anything by candlelight
Get cozy and read a good book
Wear colors you associate with her
Practice your patience, both external and internal
Be a listening ear or shoulder to cry on for those who need it
Make compromises when it is healthiest for both parties
Bake!
Become the one who always has a lighter or matches
Listen to music that reminds you of her
Spend time tending to your body
Leave a big tip the next time you have a chance
Practice kindness in all areas of your life - including driving
Host/organize a gathering of friends or family
Take a hot bath or shower with no time limit
Decorate a space
Dedicate the first bite of your food to her
Build a fire!
Veiling (can come in many, discreet forms)
Compliment people - both strangers and loved ones
Donate something, be it clothes, money, or your time
Support those who have lost their homes in whatever way you can
Create something - I really like knitting!
Look at photos and embrace the happy nostalgia
Wear makeup or jewelry that reminds you of her
Wake up early to see the sunrise - or watch the sunset
Watch/read about acts of kindess - be inspired!
PRACTICE LOVING YOURSELF
Many, many, many other things not said here
Additionally, this post is great!
Bedridden devotion to Hestia

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homey-worshiper

i feel like lady hestia enjoys just being around. in the most simple sense. drinking your morning coffee or tea, she's there enjoy it with you. being bored at work, she's there sitting next to you filling you with ideas what can you do when back home. making a quick dish after work, she's there loving all the smells. laying in your bed and looking at the ceiling, she's looking at the same ceiling. she's there, always. and i think this is what makes her so important. she's always there, no matter how small or big the occasion, she's there, with you. her presence is not grand and full of intense emotions, its simple and stable. she's like the air that surrounds us, we know it's there even if we cannot see it, grab it, it's there.

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basile1a

Ἑστια

to Hestia, goddes of hearth and home

Hestia, in the high dwellings of all, both deadless gods and men who walk on earth, you have gained an everlasting abode and highest honor: glorious is your portion and your right. For without you, mortals hold no banquet.

honeyandhestia

May Lady Hestia be with you and help you to find the light through the darkest times, and comfort when it feels hard to grasp 🧡

#Hestia goddess #Hestia deity #Hestia devotee

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enaraasart

Hestia, Goddess of the hearth.

#Hestia art

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constantly-disheveled

strongerthanmystruggle-deactiva asked:

Can a hearth fire just be a candle that you light daily in honor of hestia? Or can you offer some other ideas for honoring hestia? :)

constantly-disheveled answered:

Hello there! A hearth fire can absolutely just be a candle you light daily! You could also use the following:

Oil Lamps
Seven Day Candles (because they burn a long time)
LED Candles
A Candle that smells like home (for me that’s cinnamon or anything hazelnut)

As for ways you can honor her that go farther than just lighting the Flame, you could:

Cook a meal in her name
Clean the House
Spend time with family and friends
Put together a puzzle (this has super Hestia feels for me)
Eat popcorn and watch a movie
Knitting!!!

Basically anything that revolves around your home, your family, or fire are good ideas for her! It’s hard to find historically attested stuff because household worship wasn’t recorded as well as public ceremonies were. And since Hestia is entirely surrounding the Household, there’s not very much information available on her. Go with your gut though!

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