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[sag-dab-sar]

Hi, i wanted to ask you what's it like worshipping Hygieia? There aren't many worshippers i can find. Could you recommend some blogs?

Hi 🤍

I've talked about not having much of a "godphone" many times, that I'm like idunno 90% headblind. However, surprisingly Hygeia is one of the few Gods who I have a lot of internal language/UPG experiences with. For the basics I'll mention her page on the Theoi Project.

I used to worship her as an extension of worshipping her father Asklepios and the rest of his family who were on a set of prayer beads. Until she figuratively knocked on my door and wanted her own proper recognition and full worship; it manifested as a sense of longing and urgency. So I did just that, I bought a statue for her and gave her a separate ritual to offer it as an idol in 2017 and begin worshipping, (the quality of this photo is horrendous because the original is buried in my laptop somewhere; side note don't feel the need for statues, this could have been a printed out picture or other simple object— I just wanted it):

She can be demanding and gentle simultaneously. In terms of "internal language" or UPG I've had some of the following experiences:

When I was considering getting incense I was thinking over different scents and looking at my altar— she glowed when my mind thought of vanilla. It felt as if she "wanted" some vanilla incense but I wasn't fully comfortable with incense yet and the next day my mom gifted me a vanilla scented candle ... its Hygeia's now. And when I say "its hers" I mean I don't dare take it away from her:

Lavender is important to me and my friend sent me some lavender in a pouch with a care package. I put that pouch on her for awhile, asking her to bless it. When I took the pouch off later I had this very strong emotion of uneasiness. I eventually put it back on her and the emotion faded. Another item that is now hers and I don't dare take it away:

She does not like it when I have an altar(s) with multiple idols but she is put away. I forgot to place her on my altar one day and like every few hour I was given a reminder of her. And each reminder made me feel ever so slightly confused/concerned about something. Until it clicked and I remember she was placed away and so I rectified the situation.

She likes clean water as a libation: be it bottled or filtered.

She likes oranges and other watery/juicy fruit.

In general she, like Athena, is very particular about her idol. She likes things a particular way and I try to pay attention to my emotions when caring for her. Here she is with her pouch and candle. Even if the candle seems hard to place on the altar I find a way. She is also placed with other health deities:

I pray to her for physical aspects of my health in particular hygiene which can be extremely difficult for me. I feel strength and happiness dedicating my showers to her; along with other hygiene tasks. She makes everything feel a little bit easier and more relaxed.

I just love Hygeia. Here are some small prayers I've written:

Gentle laughing Hygeia, I enter this shower so I may cleanse myself. I remember your beauty and wish to honor you with my actions, so you may look favorably upon me.

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Hygeia, glowing goddess, faithful attendant, I seek your help. As I go about these tasks, be with me, lend me your strength. The strength of Good Health. I praise you.

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Hygeia of Good Health, undefiled, much desired. Please bring health to this world, to its many countries, to its many people. Bless everyone who is working against this pandemic, health care professionals and many other workers and volunteers alike. They are fighting to maintain society, to fight this virus, to help us all. Hygeia, grant all these people your blessings, your favor, and peace of mind. See us through this unprecedented pandemic with your love. (except from a longer prayer)

As well as this which I used:

Hygeia, gentle goddess, guide me in my routine. Help me every day to remember you and honor you with cleanliness and with the hygiene of my body. Keep sickness at bay, and let my body be a temple, maintained with perfect care and pleasing to your eyes. - by @delphicsacrifice

As for other worshippers I honestly have no idea sorry 😅. I don't know if this is what you were looking for but I hope I somewhat answered your question its kinda hard to describe worship I suppose.

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