Also called Juno Regina, Juno Lucina, Juno Moneta, Juno Sospita.
Their story
When the Gauls climbed the Capitol by night in about 390 BCE, the sacred geese of Juno cackled and woke the defenders, saving the citadel. Romans later honoured her as Juno Moneta, the one who warns, and the mint at her temple is why we still speak of money.
Their day
Thursday. In modern practice, some honour Juno on Thursday with Jupiter, since she shared his great temple on the Capitol.
Best times to give to them
- the Kalends (first day) of every month, sacred to Juno
- the Matronalia on 1 March
- the Nonae Caprotinae on 7 July
- the month of June, named for her
What they like being given
- flowers, especially lilies
- incense
- honey cakes
- pomegranates
- a libation of wine or grape juice
How to honour them
- Mark the first day of each month with a candle and prayer to Juno.
- Celebrate the Matronalia on 1 March by giving flowers or gifts to the women in your home.
- Honour your own inner Juno, the protective spirit Romans believed every woman had.
- Ask Juno Lucina for help and light before a birth.
How they can help you
- pregnancy and safe birth
- marriage and partnership
- women's wellbeing
- fresh starts each month
- protection from danger
Symbols
- peacock
- geese
- pomegranate
- diadem
- lily
Festivals
- Lupercalia 15 February
More Roman goddesses
- Minerva Patron of craftworkers, teachers and healers
- Venus Mother of the Roman people and goddess of love
- Diana Lady of the woodland grove and the moon
- Vesta The living flame at the heart of home and Rome
- Ceres Mother of the grain and friend of the common people
- Luna The moon, shining through the night
- Libera Partner of Liber in the Aventine triad
- Proserpina Queen of the underworld and the returning spring