Aurora

Culture: Ancient Roman   Domain: The dawn

Aurora, the Roman dawn goddess paralleling Eos, opens the gates of the sky each morning ahead of the sun's chariot; her name lives on directly in the aurora borealis and aurora australis, the dawn-colored lights of the northern and southern skies.

Associations

Dawn, new beginnings, fresh starts, the colors of first light.

Ways people honor her (modern)

• Wake for sunrise as a small daily devotional act
• Set one clear intention each morning
• Keep fresh flowers, changed often, on the altar
• Reflect on the aurora lights that carry her name today

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.