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Everyone Has a Patron Greek Goddess and Here is Yours Based on Your Zodiac Sign

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Waterloo chapter.

Different Greek Gods and Goddesses represent various human personality traits. Here’s a list of your patron goddesses and your godly traits based on your zodiac signs (because you are obviously no less than a goddess).

 

1. Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Patron God: Hestia

Hestia is one of the original six Olympians and the oldest child of Rhea and Cronos. She is the goddess of home and the sacred fire. She never left Mount Olympus and never participated in any wars between the Gods and/or the humans. She is the first. Goddess to be offered during a public sacrifice.

She is kind and forgiving with a discrete character. She is headstrong and holds onto her beliefs and is liked by everyone. She believes in unity, standing up for equality and maintaining equilibrium among things.

 

2. Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Patron God: Psyche

Psyche is the personification of the human soul. She is married to Cupid and gained immortality after completing a series of labours to get to Cupid. She is known for her strength and sense of judgment. She invites humans to be secure. She is also known for her strong will and ability to work hard to achieve her goals.

 

 

3. Aries

March 21 – April 19

Patron God: Nike

Nike is the Greek Goddess of victory. She is represented as a winged goddess and serves as a messenger for Zeus. She looms over the victor awarding them the crown of laurel. She is also associated with Athena.

She supports healthy competition and never backs down from a fight. She respects good sportsmanship. She also has a persevering character and a strong desire to break stereotypes.

4. Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Patron God: Aphrodite

Aphrodite is the Greek Goddess of beauty and love who rose from the ocean after Kronos killed Uranus, the sky God, and his remains were tossed into the sea. She is a symbol of benevolence, love and comfort. She is always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. She is also a symbol of beauty and physical attraction.

5. Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Patron God: Iris

Iris was born from the union of Thaumus and Electra and is a messenger Goddess. She serves all the Greek Gods and Goddesses except Zeus. She played quite an important role in the Trojan War. She is often represented as a rainbow. She is known for her reflective and communication skills.

6. Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Patron God: Demeter

Demeter was one of the six children of Rhea and Cronos. She was one of the original six Olympians. She is the Goddess of fertility and cultivation. She has strong instincts. In fact, she travelled far and wide to find her daughter Persephone after she was abducted by Hades. She has strong will power and can go to any extent to protect and serve her family.

7. Leo

July 23 – August 22

Patron God: Eos

Eos is the daughter of Titan Hyperion and Theia. According to a legend, Eos travels in a carriage drawn by fast horses to warn the Gods and mortals of the imminent arrival of the Sun’s golden light. She is attributed with self-confidence, righteousness, and passion. She is also known for her desire to take risks and live on the edge.

8. Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Patron God: Athena

Athena is Zeus’s daughter and is said to have been born from his head, fully armored, after Hephaestus cut open his skull because he had a terrible headache. She is the Goddess of wisdom and war. She is highly practical and intelligent. She is very intimidating and prominent. She represents healthy competition and supports her worshippers in their battles by fighting by their side. She works strategically and always plans ahead. She is also the Goddess of household crafts and weaving.

 

9. Libra

September 23 – October 22

Patron God: Themis

She is the daughter of Uranus and Gais and was the first wife of Zeus. She represents divine justice and a sense of permanence. She assures good relationships among the Gods. One of her many symbols is the scales. Her children include Horae, the Fates and Prometheus. They follow her wisdom and carry a sense of justice. She is a cautious figure and is known to carry some essential secrets.   

                                                                                                                   

10. Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Patron God: Persephone

Persephone is Demeter and Zeus’s daughter. She was abducted by Hades and trapped into marrying him and spending eternity in the underworld. She is the Goddess of beauty and fertility. She is believed to have the ability to overcome the tests of life. She is strong and perseverant. She has the gift of empowerment and can transform circumstances in her favour.

 

 

11. Sagittarius 

November 22 – December 21

Patron God: Artemis

Artemis is the virgin Goddess of animals, hunting, childbirth and maidens. She is one of the three virgin Goddesses along with Athena and Hestia. She is known to punish every man who tried to seduce her. She symbolizes independence, fighting for one’s ideals and upholding the established norms and conventions. She is also a protector of animals and maidens.

12. Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Patron God: Hera

Hera is Cronos and Rhea’s daughter and Zeus’s wife. She is the Goddess of matrimony and household. She is Zeus’s right-hand man and helps him make decisions and govern Olympus. She is an ideal companion and holds Olympus together. She is a powerful Goddess who represents healthy relationships and practical decision making. She is also known for her virtues and family values.

 

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