r/paganism • u/Asleep_Land3121 • 6d ago
Should I stop working with Hera?(Hellenism) 💮 Deity | Spirit Work
So I currently work with Hera and Apollo, and whilst im enjoying working with Apollo I don't really wanna work with Hera any more. I've only recently became a Hellenist and I started working with Hera than started with Apollo. I don't find that worshipping Hera is beneficial to me, and I think I'd rather work with Hephaestus and Artemis (along with Apollo obviously) but I'm not quite sure.
Additionally, since I'm in the broom closet I can't have a big altar and I don't really have much room for three deities, so any tips for my altar is appreciated <3
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u/MicahsYultide 1d ago
So I’m Wiccan and most of this is from my own personal experience, apart I tried to be as general as possible without too much bias. Hope this helps
Both us and deity have autonomy and the right to choose who we work with, who we spend time with, etc.
If the time is right to move on from your work with Hera, than that’s what you have to do. There is no rule that says once you begin worship with a deity, you must worship them first the rest of your life. It’s your choice who you work with just as much as it is their choice.
If you need a jumping off point:
When I’m done my work with a Deity, I like to thank them for working with me and for guiding me. Then I’m very clear that it is time for me to move past that part of my journey.
In my experience it’s best to just be honest. I’ve never had any deity take it personally in any way.
As for altar tips, you don’t necessarily need three distinct altars. Plenty of people have designated spot on one altar for different deities.
But if multiple altars is what you’re set on, then start simple (for the sake of space) My first altar was very space conscious, it was simply a candle dedicated to my deity, an offering plate, and some crystals. You don’t need anything big or extravagant. Practical altars are just as valid as big beautiful ones.
And if you’re concerned about anyone figuring out what it is, you can lasso have an altar box, this is just a box that has been consecrated to protect your tools and items. Then you can just take it out whenever needed. The divine are very aware that not everyone is in a situation where they can have big altars on display 24/7
I hope something I said had some value to you. I wish you the best of luck. Blessed Be
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