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collowrath) wrote2009-07-17 12:02 am
collowrath) wrote2009-07-17 12:02 am
Prayer for Hestia
Orphic Hymn 84, for Hestia
To Hestia - Fumigation from Aromatics.
Daughter of Kronos, venerable dame,
Who dwellest amidst great fire's eternal flame,
In sacred rites these ministers are thine,
Mystics much blessed, holy and divine.
In thee the Gods have fixed their dwelling place,
Strong, stable basis of the mortal race,
Eternal, much formed, ever florid Queen,
Laughing and blessed, and lovely of mien,
Accept these rites, accord each just desire, and gentle health and mindful good inspire.
Hestia, who is the first and the last, who tends the hearth fire of the Lord Apollon, without whom mortals could not feast, by whatever name you wish to be called, I ask your presence because I have given you sacrifice and offerings when I cook, maintain my house, entertain my guests, and because you are able. I ask you to bless this blog with the harmony and fruitfulness of your presence - that the ideas brought here, exchanged here, discussed here, shall come with good hospitality and diverse opinion. I ask that you keep me mindful of this place and the good it will be for me. For this, I shall be ever thankful and mindful. Efkharistw.
Today carried with it its good and its bad, like any day. Went out with my best friend, who is getting ready to leave for Arizona permanently here in just a few days. We had an amazing lunch together with her father. I'm going to miss them both incredibly, especially when the semester starts up late next month - it'll be the first time in 7 years that I'll be at school without her. They're driving from Ohio to Arizona - may Hermes bless their journey with expediency and safety. We're going to hang out some time this weekend as well, before they go. Dinner, then going to see Harry Potter, for which I'm incredibly excited!
My house is completely clean. Being able to come home to a clean house after lunch when the past seven months have seen dirt and clutter pile up endlessly was almost surreal. Definitely appreciated. Enjoyed a green-tea ginger ale on the porch while I played around with the settings on here. Very relaxing.
Not long after that, the dad came home, and not too long after that, my partner (ex-partner?) came home. Dad made him bring Burger King. I don't mind so much, but it makes me feel gross and my moods get really erratic. We ended up arguing (more like, we ended up with him complaining at me and calling me names). I'm not sure what I should be doing about the situation.
Everything will run its course and end at some point. I trust that will too.
I've been practicing with my tarot cards. I have the Medieval Scapini deck. It's very pretty and the cards are very expressive. The cards have a tendency to break off from the meaning in the book, which is fine by me. I might post some meditations or something, but I'm not sure yet. I guess we'll see soon!
To Hestia - Fumigation from Aromatics.
Daughter of Kronos, venerable dame,
Who dwellest amidst great fire's eternal flame,
In sacred rites these ministers are thine,
Mystics much blessed, holy and divine.
In thee the Gods have fixed their dwelling place,
Strong, stable basis of the mortal race,
Eternal, much formed, ever florid Queen,
Laughing and blessed, and lovely of mien,
Accept these rites, accord each just desire, and gentle health and mindful good inspire.
Hestia, who is the first and the last, who tends the hearth fire of the Lord Apollon, without whom mortals could not feast, by whatever name you wish to be called, I ask your presence because I have given you sacrifice and offerings when I cook, maintain my house, entertain my guests, and because you are able. I ask you to bless this blog with the harmony and fruitfulness of your presence - that the ideas brought here, exchanged here, discussed here, shall come with good hospitality and diverse opinion. I ask that you keep me mindful of this place and the good it will be for me. For this, I shall be ever thankful and mindful. Efkharistw.
Today carried with it its good and its bad, like any day. Went out with my best friend, who is getting ready to leave for Arizona permanently here in just a few days. We had an amazing lunch together with her father. I'm going to miss them both incredibly, especially when the semester starts up late next month - it'll be the first time in 7 years that I'll be at school without her. They're driving from Ohio to Arizona - may Hermes bless their journey with expediency and safety. We're going to hang out some time this weekend as well, before they go. Dinner, then going to see Harry Potter, for which I'm incredibly excited!
My house is completely clean. Being able to come home to a clean house after lunch when the past seven months have seen dirt and clutter pile up endlessly was almost surreal. Definitely appreciated. Enjoyed a green-tea ginger ale on the porch while I played around with the settings on here. Very relaxing.
Not long after that, the dad came home, and not too long after that, my partner (ex-partner?) came home. Dad made him bring Burger King. I don't mind so much, but it makes me feel gross and my moods get really erratic. We ended up arguing (more like, we ended up with him complaining at me and calling me names). I'm not sure what I should be doing about the situation.
Everything will run its course and end at some point. I trust that will too.
I've been practicing with my tarot cards. I have the Medieval Scapini deck. It's very pretty and the cards are very expressive. The cards have a tendency to break off from the meaning in the book, which is fine by me. I might post some meditations or something, but I'm not sure yet. I guess we'll see soon!