patron goddesses

[Reeny]

My matron goddess is Habonde Dame Habondia. She seems to be a forgotten goddess. There isn't much about her on the net.
She chose me and I am thankful!

[Emy]

Perhaps you would like to share with us what you know about her... I have to admit I don't know who she is...

Blessings

[Reeny]

In Celtic tradition, Habonde is a goddess who represents Abundance, joy, luck and fertility. The Celts honored her by dancing around a magical ritual fire whose smoke was said to purify both body and soul.




Reeny,

[Emy]

Thank you!

So you said she chose you... Could you tell me more about that.. I like reading about how some of us have been sort of found by a goddess. :)

Blessed be

[Reeny]

Habonde was first introduced into my life when I was child, by a
summer camp instructor, who claim she came from a family of traditional witches. I thought she was cool because
she resembled Michell Phillips Of The Mamas and The Papas.

Because of my camp instructor's influence on me, I later grew up and began studying pagan religions. And Habonde has been there every since.


Reeny!

[Emy]

Oh, that sounds nice :)

I haven't got a patron goddess (in that sense), however, I might find one eventually or maybe one will find me :)


Blessings

[habonde]

This is what I have found on Habonde, and I too feel she has choosen me....

Goddess: Habonde

Themes : Abundance; Joy; Health; Fertility; Luck; Magic; Cleansing
Symbols : Ale; Fires

About Habonde :

Roman goddess of abundance, prosperity and good fortune. She was commonly portrayed with a horn of plenty, distributing grain and money. After the end of the Roman occupation, she continued in French folklore as Lady Habonde (Abundia).

Fairy in English folklore who was said to be the consort of Hobany. Described as a beautiful young woman with dark plaited hair, wearing on her head a golden circlet on which there is a star. This signifies that she is queen of the fairies, possibly the French fairies.

In Celtic tradition, Habonde is a witchy Goddess who represents abundance: an abundance of joy, health, fertility, and luck. Customarily, people honored her by dancing around magical ritual fires whose smoke was said to purify both body and soul.

On the first Monday in July, people in Wales prepare for a lunch of ale brewed eight months ago. This is taken joyfully around town and shared to bring joy, prosperity, and longevity to everyone, courtesy of the Goddess and the local brewers' guild. If you're a home brewer, this is an excellent day to make ritual beer or wine, both of which have to boil on the hearth, a symbol of Habonde. As you work, stir clockwise to draw positive energy your way. When your schedule's too hectic for this, pour yourself a small glass of beer (you can use the nonalcoholic kind), and lift it to the sky, saying,

"Habonde, bring abundance. Habonde, health and luck bring. When through my lips this liquid passes, let my soul sing!"

Drink expectantly.

Lighting any fire source honors Habonde and draws her attention to areas where you feel her energies are needed.

[Brigid Rowan]

:boing: Very cool info, I had never heard of Habonde before this, and I think she sounds pretty neat.

[aluokaloo]

thank you both for sharing, I've never heard of Habonde before now

[David19]

I hadn't heard of her either, thanks for the info :).

[TheWomanMonster]

Interesting, she was unknown to me also.
Thanks for the research!

Bless.

[yarrow_elfglow]

This is also the first I've heard of her. Thanks for the info

[cactii1856]

Thanks for sharing this!!

[Moonlite Faery]

thank you for sharing! i love learning something new :D