Fortuna

Fortuna is the ancient Roman goddess of fortune, luck, and fate. Often depicted with a cornucopia and a ship's rudder or a wheel, she embodies the unpredictable nature of fortune, both good and bad, and the cycles of life that bring changes in fate.

Originating from Roman mythology, Fortuna is the daughter of Jupiter and is closely associated with the concepts of luck, chance, and prosperity. She was widely worshipped throughout the Roman Empire, and her influence extended to many aspects of life, from personal luck to the fate of entire cities and states. Temples dedicated to Fortuna, such as the Temple of Fortuna Primigenia, were places where people sought her favor and guidance.

Fortuna embodies properties of luck, prosperity, fate, and change. She represents the capricious nature of fortune and the turning of the wheel of fate that brings both prosperity and adversity. Invoking her energy can bring about shifts in luck, enhance prosperity, and provide insight into the cycles of life.

Herbs and plants associated with Fortuna include mint, basil, saffron, and honeysuckle. These plants symbolize prosperity, good fortune, and the changing nature of luck. They are often used in rituals to invoke her blessings for wealth, success, and favorable outcomes.

Crystals connected to Fortuna include green aventurine, citrine, and pyrite. These stones resonate with her energies of luck, prosperity, and positive change, promoting abundance, success, and the attraction of good fortune. They are used in rituals to enhance luck, attract wealth, and support new opportunities.

Fortuna’s elemental correspondence is Air, reflecting her association with change, movement, and the unseen forces that influence fate. The Air element emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and the dynamic nature of luck and fortune.

Fortuna is linked to the celestial body Jupiter, the planet of expansion, prosperity, and good fortune. Jupiter’s energy aligns with Fortuna’s influence over luck and abundance, making Thursdays (Jupiter’s day) particularly potent for working with her energy.

Her zodiac associations include Sagittarius and Pisces. Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter, embodies qualities of optimism, adventure, and the pursuit of fortune, while Pisces, also ruled by Jupiter (in traditional astrology), represents intuition, dreams, and the ebb and flow of fate. Working with her energy during these astrological seasons can enhance opportunities for luck and prosperity.

The times most auspicious for invoking Fortuna include the waxing moon, times of seeking new opportunities, and during celebrations of abundance and prosperity. These periods align with her domain over luck and change, making them ideal for connecting with her energy.

In rituals, tools such as a wheel, cornucopia, coins, and representations of a ship’s rudder are used to invoke Fortuna’s presence. Offerings of fruits, grains, and coins are traditional ways to honor her. Rituals often involve creating altars with symbols of abundance, lighting green or gold candles, and using herbs and crystals associated with prosperity and luck. Meditating on the turning wheel of fortune and visualizing positive changes can also deepen the connection to her dynamic and transformative energies.