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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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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,...

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Working 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...

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Working 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,...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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,...

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Working 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...

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Interesting 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Who 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...

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Who 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...

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Who 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...

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The 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,...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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...

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Who 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...

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Who 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...

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Working 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...

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Working 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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