I took a Goddess test just for fun and the result is: Hera. Hmm… I’m The First Lady :D (Hera is Zeus’s wife (and also his sister…), and Zeus is the supreme god in Greek mythology. He wasn’t really a committed type, though.) The whole of results is on the entry page.

I’m really annoyed by a restaurant’s name in the center of Helsinki: Casa Largo. Which language is that? Plutoan? In Spanish at least, which I think the name is trying to resemble, the adjective (here largo — large) has to agree with the noun it determines (here: la casa — house, home), thus the name should be Casa Larga. WHY ISN’T IT?!

@ 15:06
Mmm… Christmas Coffee. (I taste cardamom.)
I just realized a funny thing. We put kardemumma (cardamom) in our *ginger*bread (ginger being inkivääri in Finnish). And gingerbread is piparkakku in Finnish and the “prefix” pipar- can also be found in “piparjuuri” (horse-radish) or “piparminttu” (peppermint).

@ 12:04 on July 23
Mum pointed out that gingerbread in Swedish is pepparkaka in which peppar means ‘pepper’. I knew there was a pepper hidden there somewhere!! The Finnish piparkakku comes almost certainly (I’m not an etymologist) from Swedish and it has been phonetically adapted to Finnish (a common form of loan word formation).


You scored 45.5% Hera
The queen of the Greek goddess, the multitalented Hera is always on the run. If you are ruled by Hera, you are an assured multitasker who sees tending the home as just one part of a busy life. Decidedly down-to-earth, you’re likely to be involved in lots of different activities — anything from working, coaching a soccer team, tutoring or volunteering or pursuing your own interests — and your decorating style is practical and low-maintenance. Easy-to-mop floors, washable fabrics and sturdy furniture help simplify your life, as does the latest in kitchen equipment. You favor darker colors that don’t show wear and tear. Your favorite style of entertaining is a potluck dinner or a barbeque so that you can do what you like best: talking and listening to other people. Try a five-minute centerpiece to set a mood without a lot of fuss. Get in touch with your inner goddess by setting up a reading group or volunteering where you live. Sometimes, though, you spread yourself too thin and don’t give yourself enough of the downtime you need and deserve. In moments like these, call on Kuan Yin for a bit of introspection or take a hint from Athena and do just one thing at a time.

You scored 27.3% Hestia
The goddess of the hearth, Hestia is the ultimate Earth mother — kind, open, and nurturing. If you are ruled by Hestia, your home is your castle, and cooking your greatest talent and pleasure. You love being surrounded by people and, more importantly, taking care of them; your favorite place is the kitchen, redolent with the smells of food baking or a stew simmering. Comfort is all-important — your home is warm and cozy with furniture you can sink into — and you favor clothes with an easy-to-wear, easy-to-take-care-of style. To bring out your inner goddess, decorate with small homey touches — crochet an afghan or needlepoint a pillow, make a pretty wreath for the doorway, or begin a collection of whimsical china animals — and stick with a warm color palette, lots of earth tones, russets and oranges. Easygoing Hestia would rather spend her time starting seeds from scratch than polishing furniture, and every room in her house has a nice, relaxed feel to it. Sometimes, though, you forget that the world is worth exploring, and you need to call on Artemis to awaken your sense of adventure. Make sure, too, that you don’t ignore romance in your life (you need it,
after all); call on Aphrodite to open yourself up to passion and pleasure.

You scored 18.2% Kuan Yin
The domestic goddess of compassion and understanding, Kuan Yin is the necessary corrective to the busy and fast pace of everyday life. If you are ruled by Kuan Yin, you are introspective and spiritual by nature, focused on the essential things in life. You are the friend whom others turn to in times of turmoil and trouble. Simplicity is this goddess’ hallmark, and your decorating style is open and uncluttered. Clean, classic lines appeal to you — no ruffles or flounces. A single, beautiful object will give your eye a spot to linger, such as a tabletop fountain created in one of your favorite vases. Open up to this goddess’s influence by choosing natural fabrics — cottons and linens — over synthetics and sticking with a color palette of wood tones, black and white, and the occasional jewel tone, such as amethyst or emerald. Set aside a place for meditation in your home — it need only be a windowsill — and choose objects with personal resonance, such as a beautiful seashell, a perfect flower or a candle to decorate it. Appealing to your inner goddess will awaken your spirit. Sometimes your need for perfection gets in your way and your unhurried nature has you running late or missing deadlines entirely. Quiet by temperament and inclination, you sometimes miss some of the opportunities afforded by the outside world. Call on adventurous Artemis or romantic Aphrodite to bring a little spice into your life.

You scored 9.1% Aphrodite
The goddess of love whose domain is the bedroom and garden, Aphrodite is the ultimate romantic spirit. If you are ruled by Aphrodite, you are energetic and spontaneous, emotional and romantic, a gifted decorator and a fine gardener. Small details and pretty touches are one of Aphrodite’s trademarks — scented soaps in the bathroom or a bowl of dried rose petals in the bedroom will bring your inner goddess to the fore. Rich floral prints, the look of layer upon layer in window treatments, the most delicate of laces, and soft velvets can make any room in your house or apartment a place of love and romance. Feel free to experiment with rich sensual colors — the mossiest of greens, the deepest of pinks — to bring a different kind of depth to your surroundings. (Aphrodite isn’t shy about her wants.) Cut flowers or a small bowl filled with pebbles and a single daffodil bulb will bring the spirit of Aphrodite into the house, even in midwinter. Use candles, particularly scented ones, to let your inner Aphrodite free and follow your instincts. Keep in mind that your focus on love and romance might lead you to neglect some parts of your life that need tending. Take inspiration from Athena, and remember, being just a bit more organized will make your life that much easier.

I got 0% for Athena, Artemis, and Penelope.