“Virgin” originally meant unmarried, and not legally bound. The punishments for breaking their chastity vows or allowing the fire to go out were severe. It is important to note that the essence of the word virgin has been distorted to mean celibate, or untouched. Vesta is commonly associated with the Vestal Virgins of ancient Rome, the priestesses who tended to the ever-glowing fire beneath the city. With humility, she cares for the internal fire always, creating sanctuaries of hospitality and protection for whom she encounters. It also means “focus.” Vesta understands that it takes devotion to sustain passion and life-giving energy. Vesta (Hestia, in Greek mythology) is associated with the hearth, a symbol for warmth and the center of the home. She is representative of the sacred flame- from a tiny spark to the fiery core of the Earth. The brightest asteroid in the sky is Vesta. Gemstones: Fire Opal, Black Sapphire, Snowflake Obsidian
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