Love comes in many different flavors. One of these is what the ancient Greeks called storge, or familial love. This is a subtype of platonic love, which is based on affection rather than sex or romance. Storge takes as much care and maintenance as romantic love, just in different ways. Turn off your electronics and pay attention to each other. Shared meals, game nights, and cuddle piles are all good. Pagan families may work spells or rituals together. This work is sacred to Hestia, the Greek goddess of home and hearth, who also oversees family ties and a happy home life. If you have a fireplace, that's the best place to set up an altar to her; otherwise the kitchen or living room is good. Include a statue of Hestia, a symbol of fire, and family photos. Dedicate the altar to her with these words: Hestia, goddess of happy homes, |
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