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On the second Saturday of January, it is common practice to offer libations to Hera. For a devotional act. I am here today posting a forum on the Goddess her self Hera.

Hera is the Queen of the Heavens. Goddess of marriage, women, childbirth, heirs, kings, and empires and so much more.

Common Offerings

• Honey
• Bread, grains, homemade sweets
• Pomegranates
• Fruits
• Milk
• Wine
• Pure water
• White flower arrangements
• Peacock paintings, statues, or peacock patterns
• Cow paintings, statues, or cow print patterns
• Cuckoo bird art or statues
• Incense such as rose, iris, myrrh, frankincense, civet, jasmine, and patchouli
• White, royal blue, purple, dark green, grey, and silver candles
• Throne imagery
• Framed family photos

Devotions:

• Be a loving and nurturing friend
• Pamper yourself
• Get peacock-feather anything
• Be nice to any kids you run into
• Fight for love and marriage equality
• Buy a nice set of sheets
• Donate to charities that help those without family support
• Drink an herbal/floral tea
• Go cloud watching
• Wear that outfit you love that also scares you a little
• Burn a scented candle you associatewith the divinity
• Strengthen your relationships - romantic or platonic
• Go on more walks, take time to smell the flowers
• Gold
• Always notice little ones that seem a bit lost, and take a minute to make sure theyre okay
• 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.
• Support those in or escaping abusive situations
• Make a playlist of songs that remind you of Her
• Donate and support domestic abuse victims
• Donate a dress to organizations like Brides for a Cause or Brides Against Breast Cancer or donate to help fund someone's wedding/wedding dress
• Listen to music that empowers you

Source:

https://www.amazon.com/Queen-Olympos-Devotional-Anthology-Hera/dp/1492999024

http://www.hellenion.org/devotional-activities-for-hera/

http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/Hera.html