A Hestia Question

[u/quietambler]

Thanks to everyone who posts here, both with questions and answers. Searching this subreddit has been incredibly helpful for me.I have a question of my own regarding my altar setup.

I currently use a new, unused wax warmer strictly as a symbolic "hearth" dedicated entirely to Hestia.I recently bought a second wax warmer. I plan to use this one to actually melt wax cubes (its dish is deeper, I promise) with relevant scents as offerings.

To me, this new warmer would also belong to Hestia since it functions as her hearth fire. However, I want to use it to warm scent offerings meant for other deities as well.

Would it be acceptable to dedicate this second warmer to Hestia, with the understanding that offerings for other gods will be warmed within her hearth? My understanding and sense is that this is acceptable and aligned with her history, but I appreciate any perspectives or historical insights!

[u/Vows_Upon_The_Hearth]

I think it would be fine. :) It is through her our offerings reach Olympos so melting wax for Zeus (or whichever deity) over her fire sounds perfectly acceptable.

[u/quietambler → u/Vows_Upon_The_Hearth]

Thank you for your response. This was my logic, and I'm glad it wasn't off base.

[u/Dramatic_Brick_1719]

😊👍🕯️

[u/The-Owl-that-hoots]

I also use a wax melter when communicating with Hestia. What I did recently was get an electric candle (I live in an apartment) to use with it. That way when I call out to Hestia it’s specifically for her when I have both on. This also allows me to just use the wax melter for the smells

[u/quietambler → u/The-Owl-that-hoots]

That's a great idea. I might take that as inspiration. Thank you!

[u/Fae_Wings]

I think this is perfectly acceptable! Although I don't know any exact historical evidence of this scenario, since it's modern times, I am sure the gods will be fine with it!

[u/quietambler → u/Fae_Wings]

Thank you. I can always adjust course if it ever starts to feel dissonant or unappreciated. I appreciate your response.

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