Asteria

  Offering candles to Asteria, Greek goddess of astrology, prophetic dreams, and falling stars. Her name is derived from the Greek word aster, meaning "star." She is often depicted as a celestial figure, symbolizing both the literal stars above and the metaphorical light that guides individuals through dark times. Asteria is considered the mother of Hekate, the goddess of witchcraft and magic, linking her to mystical and otherworldly realms. The most iconic story of Asteria tells of the goddess fleeing Mount Olympus after Zeus began pursuing her. In her desperation, she transformed into a quail and soared away from the heavens, only to plunge into the vast, unforgiving sea. Yet, even there, Poseidon’s gaze fell upon her, and he, too, sought to claim her. In a final act of defiance, Asteria wove herself into something greater—a floating island, an ethereal sanctuary adrift upon the waves. This island, radiant and ever-blooming, came to be known as Delos. Revered as a sacred cradle of th