Juno

Culture: Ancient Roman   Domain: Marriage, the state, women's lives, protection

Juno is queen of the Roman gods and wife of Jupiter, closely paralleling Hera but with a strong civic role of her own: as Juno Moneta she was linked to the Roman mint, and as Juno Regina she was honored as protector of the Roman state itself. She oversaw every stage of a woman's life, especially marriage.

Associations

Marriage, protection of women through every life stage, the Roman state, queenship.

Ways people honor her (modern)

• Mark milestones in a woman's life with ritual and recognition
• Reflect on financial responsibility (her tie to the mint) alongside partnership
• Offer milk or white flowers
• Read about her three major Roman epithets: Regina, Moneta and Lucina

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.