Wiccan Deities
Wicca is a polytheistic religion, though the form of that polytheism can vary from individual to individual. This means that they worship and work with multiple gods and goddesses. While Wicca is a...
View ArticleWorking with Hecate: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Goddesses are an embodiment of Divine Power in all of its aspects. Some are mothers, some are seductresses, some are warriors, and some represent mystery, intuition, and magic at its lightest and...
View ArticleWorking with Freyja: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Freyja (sometimes spelled Freya, Freja, Freyia, or Froja) is the Norse goddess of beauty, sensuality, sex, war, gold, and divinatory magic. Her name translates simply to “Lady,” and she is the twin...
View ArticleWorking with The Morrigan: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
The Morrigan is one of the prime examples of a triple goddess. The name Morrigan comes from the Irish Mór-Ríoghain, meaning “great queen” or “nightmare queen.” This goddess is typically depicted as...
View ArticleWorking with Aphrodite: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Aphrodite is a very classic example of a love and beauty goddess. Her worship evolved from the worship of the Goddess Ishtar, whose cult evolved from that of Inanna. Interestingly, she isn’t always...
View ArticleWorking with Loki: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
The Norse trickster god Loki has received a lot of attention from his representation in Marvel comics and movies. This aside, his mythology, powers, and behavior are much more complex and interesting...
View ArticleWorking with Persephone: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
In the Greek pantheon, Persephone is best known as the daughter of Demeter and wife of Hades. Her story has been told over and over again in many forms, chiefly as a way to explain the changes in...
View ArticleWorking with Brigid: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Brigid is an Irish goddess of smithcraft, poetry, wisdom, and healing. Said to be born with a flame emerging from the top of her head, she may also have been a kind of triple goddess. As time went on,...
View ArticleWorking with Goddess Nyx: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Nyx is an ancient Greek personification of the night. She is a primordial deity that was present from the very beginning, and birthed other night-related phenomena. Nyx is a protective mother and a...
View ArticleWorking with Artemis: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
The Greek Goddess Artemis (also known as Diana to the Romans) is a lunar deity of the hunt, chastity, childbirth, archery, and the wilds. She is a patroness and protector of women and young children,...
View ArticleWorking with Cernunnnos: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Cernunnos is a mysterious deity of the ancient Celts and Gauls. To Wiccans, he is The Horned God. Not much is known about his traditional role or worship, but scholars have pieced together some...
View ArticleWorking with Dionysus: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Dionysus (or Bacchus) is the ancient Greek and Roman god of wine, winemaking, grapes, intoxication, orchards, fertility, madness, partying, and theatre. His origins are obscure, with some sources...
View ArticleWorking with Sekhmet: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Sekhmet is Bast’s more destructive sister. She is an Egyptian goddess of war, healing, the sun, and plagues. She is often referred to as a daughter of Ra, and an instrument of his vengeance upon...
View ArticleWorking with Goddess Isis: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Isis is an ancient Egyptian protectress and mother goddess, and perhaps the most widely known goddess in that pantheon. Though she originated as a kind of minor goddess of sovereignty, over time she...
View ArticleWorking with Bastet: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Bastet is best known as the Egyptian Goddess of cats. As such, she’s also a deity of playfulness, sensuality, and joy. That’s not all there is to her, however — she’s also the counterpart of Sekhmet,...
View ArticleWorking with Goddess Hera: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
The Goddess Hera gets a bit of a bad rap. To many people, she’s known as Zeus’ jealous wife who’s forced to endure his infidelities. This jealousy is also the driving force behind a significant number...
View ArticleInteresting Facts About Goddess Persephone
Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, is a goddess with a rich and fascinating history. She is known as the Queen of the Underworld, but her story extends far beyond her role as Hades’ wife. From...
View ArticleWorking with Athena: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Athena is the ancient Greek Goddess of war, wisdom, and crafting. She had many different names, from Ergane as the patron deity of weaving, to Polias as a palace goddess and defender of cities. Where...
View ArticleWorking with Rhiannon: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Rhiannon is a key figure in the Mabinogi, a collection of medieval stories from Wales. While the stories have been Christianized over the centuries, many of these figures still retain attributes that...
View ArticleWorking with Arianrhod: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Arianrhod is one of the figures in the Mabinogi, a collection of stories from medieval Wales. Though these stories cast their protagonists as humans, they may have originated as deities. Scholars are...
View ArticleWorking with Hades: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Hades is best known as the Greek God of the Underworld. Even today, people in English-speaking countries often use the name “Hades” as a synonym for the afterlife. This is apparent in euphemisms, like...
View ArticleWorking with Demeter: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Demeter is chiefly associated with springtime through the story of Hades and Persephone, but this isn’t her only domain. She’s also a powerful Goddess of the harvest, grains, agriculture, and much...
View ArticleWorking with Odin: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Odin is one of the most highly revered deities in the Norse pantheon. He’s also one of the most recognizable to modern viewers — with his ravens, wolves, eight-legged horse, and a missing eye, it’s...
View ArticleWho are the Ancient Greek Gods of Time?
In Greek mythology, time was a significant concept that was often associated with the gods. There were several Greek gods of time, each with their own unique attributes and roles. The three most...
View ArticleWho are the Ancient Greek Sun Gods?
The sun has been an essential part of human civilization since the dawn of time, and it’s no wonder that it has been worshipped as a deity in many cultures. In ancient Greece, the sun was associated...
View ArticleWho are the Greek Gods of Knowledge?
The ancient Greek civilization, known for its profound philosophies, great architectural wonders, and compelling epics, was also deeply rooted in a diverse and expansive polytheistic system. These...
View ArticleThe Anemoi: Greek Gods of the Wind
In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, the natural elements have always held a significant place. Whether it’s Poseidon ruling the seas, Zeus commanding the heavens, or Demeter nourishing the earth,...
View ArticleWorking with Apollo: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Apollo, one of the major deities in the ancient Greek pantheon, is a multifaceted god associated with the sun, light, music, prophecy, healing, and much more. He is often invoked by modern pagans and...
View ArticleWorking with Horus: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Horus, one of the most significant ancient Egyptian deities, represents the sky, war, hunting, and kingship. With a falcon’s head and a human’s body, he stands as a bridge between the earthly and...
View ArticleWorking with Thoth: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Thoth is a central figure in ancient Egyptian mythology, known as the god of wisdom, writing, and magic. His name, in the Egyptian language, Djehuty, signifies “He who is like the Ibis,” a bird...
View ArticleWorking with Osiris: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Osiris is the ancient Egyptian God of the afterlife, fertility, resurrection, plants, and the dead. A complex and contradictory deity, he’s also the brother and partner of Isis, and the father of...
View ArticleWorking with Hermes: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Hermes is the messenger of the Olympian Gods, as well as a psychopomp. While he originally had strong associations with the Underworld, his function expanded over time. He’s a trickster god, deity of...
View ArticleWho are the Ancient Greek Gods of Death?
The ancient Greeks had a rich and complex mythology that explained the world around them, the cosmos, and the mysteries of life and death. Among their pantheon of deities, a few held dominion over the...
View ArticleWho are the Ancient Greek Gods of Love?
The ancient Greeks had a pantheon of gods and goddesses who presided over various aspects of life, including love. These deities, with their captivating stories and symbolic roles, played a...
View ArticleWorking with Hathor: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, music, and fertility, has been revered for millennia. Her gentle and nurturing nature, combined with her powerful associations with the sun and...
View ArticleWorking with Hestia: Offerings, Herbs, Crystals & More
Hestia, the ancient Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and domestic life, stands as a beacon of warmth, unity, and sanctity. Often overshadowed by the more flamboyant Olympians, Hestia’s power lies in...
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