These guardian spirits (in the plural, junones) may have originally been the ghosts of the ancestors who were believed to watch over and protect their descendents. Alternatively, Her name may come from the Etruscan Uni, which means ‘She Who Gives’, and which would refer to Her capacity as a benevolent Goddess of abundance who answers the prayers of those in need.Īs each man was believed to have a protective guardian spirit called a genius, so each woman had one called a juno. Juno’s name may derive from an Indo-European root with connotations of vitality and youth, and if so would suggest that Her aspect as Birth-Goddess is one of Her oldest. She was an especial protectress of women in marriage and childbirth, and many of Her epithets relate to that aspect, but She could also have a more civic or martial character as protectress of the Roman people. She was one of the Capitoline Triad, with Jupiter and Minerva, Who were considered the three main Deities of Rome She was widely worshipped among the Latins, and Her cult was also important among the Etruscans, who called Her Uni or Cupra.
174).Īccording to Thalia Took “Juno, or to spell it the Latin way, Iuno, is the Roman Great Goddess, the Queen of the Gods, Sky-Goddess, Protectress of Women, Mother of Mars, Wife of Jupiter, She of the many epithets and a long long history of worship in Rome. Juno’s separate mythology was lost, except for the tale that, impregnated by a flower, Juno bore the god Mars – a story never told of Hera” (p. When the Greek sky queen came to Rome during the days of cultural assimilation, She merged with the Roman Goddess and Her legends were told of Juno.
Patricia Monaghan tells us that Juno was “a very ancient Italian Goddess, was originally quite different from the Greek Hera both, however, were essentially Goddesses of women. (Patricia Telesco, “365 Goddess: a daily guide to the magic and inspiration of the goddess”.) By your power, through my will.’įIll the black with whatever aspect of Juno you most need to develop.” ‘Juno, bring_to my spirit, my wish fulfill.
If you’d like to connect with Juno’s feminine force, Her leadership skills or Her sense of timing within yourself, eat some fig-filled cookies today (or just some figs), saying, So if you’re planning a wedding or an engagement, or even moving in together, Juno can bless that commitment if you time the big step for today! As part of your devotional ritual, don’t forget to wear special clothing (perhaps something your partner especially likes) to invoke Juno’s attention and loving energy. Art depicts Juno always wearing majestic clothing befitting the ‘Queen of Heaven.’Īccording to Roman folklore, marrying today ensures a long, happy relationship. Beyond this, She rules women’s cycles, giving Her connections with the moon. Juno is also a very modern minded Goddess, taking an active role in public life and finances. The supreme Goddess of the Roman pantheon, Juno offers a helping hand in every aspect of our relationships, especially the safety and happiness of women and children in those settings. Her symbols are the cypress, peacocks, cuckoos, luxurious clothing, figs and the moon (or silver items). “Juno’s themes are femininity, love, relationships, romance, kinship, time, protection (women and children) and leadership.
0 kommentar(er)
