Accept the offerings we are soon to give. Bless our homes and especially bless our families. Bring our souls close to the blessed deathless Gods and preside over this holy ritual!" Æstía teaches …

Sep 9, 2025 · A growing number of people are seeking guidance on properly honoring Hestia, the ancient goddess of the hearth, in their daily rituals. Confusion arises over how to incorporate …

Prayer to Hestia (to close a ritual) By Gitana O goddess Hestia! Your power extends over all altars and hearths. Thus, all prayers and all sacrifices end with you, dear goddess, because you are …

Apr 25, 2023 · Gracious Hestia, gentle-hearted one, soul of the home, I call to you. In times of old, dear goddess, all first offerings were yours, so great was your might, so great your import, so …

3: Give a portion of the day’s offering to Hestia (incense will do) 4: Welcome prayer to Eos, the Dawn Goddess, and Helios, the Sun God Prayer to Eos Saffron-cloaked Eos, goddess of …

May 30, 2023 · Generally speaking, Hestia receives first and last offerings when praying inside the home. This can be a simple libation before each prayer, or you can read hymns or simply …

Hestia, glorious goddess of the hearth, You who we honor both first and last. You embody both hearth and home And guide us with your warmth. With your name, we ignite the hearth fire. …

Mar 28, 2019 · Hestia was the first one to whom the offerings were made at banquets – even before Zeus – for without Hestia’s presence, a house was not a home. In modern paganism, …

This resource consists of a list of proper offerings and sacrifices for the Olympian Gods as well as Hestia and Haides, to help Hellenists in their daily and annual practice.

Aug 9, 2016 · Veiling. Many followers of Hestia advocate veiling, and I would really suggest giving it a try! If you’re feeling a little self-conscious about veiling, you can always just put it on as an …