If you feel as if you have strayed from the path of your fate, use this prayer to Hecate to guide you back to it. As the goddess of doorways and crossroads, she knows better than most which path you should take. Her name is often invoked at times of the year that are traditionally…
International Earth Day is always celebrated on March 22nd every year. There are many earth goddesses from many religions worthy of honor and respect. This year, I plan on focusing my International Earth Day activities on earth goddesses. On International Earth Day, we celebrate earth goddesses because we adore Mother Earth. Earth goddesses represent fertility,…
Prayer to Hekate can bring many miracles. As the goddess of witches, herbalism, crossroads, and more, Hekate’s blessings can bring many good things into your life. Witches pray to Hekate by using offerings like garlic and keys, honoring her with some of her epithets, praising the goddess of witchcraft, and asking for her help. Witch…
The story of the goddess Ostara, or Eostre, begins with a medieval monk named Bede. She isn’t documented in any pagan sources and is only known through oral traditions and linguistic theories. To modern pagans, the goddess Ostara is a goddess of the dawn, spring, and fertility. Her legends involve typical Easter symbols like rabbits,…
Many people believe that deities of the sun are usually male in nature, but many cultures have a goddess of light. Sun goddesses are more common than you might think. In fact, in Egypt, the earliest sun deities were all female. From Japan to Finland, sun goddesses ruled over the day and were worshipped for…
A pagan goddess statue may not seem like a must-have for your altar, but it totally is. You need a crystal goddess statue on your pagan altar because it is a conduit for the divine feminine energy that powers much of a witch’s magic. But it does so much more than just act as a…
I often turn to crystals to help me embody the energy of a deity. The crystals for Lilith in this post will help you to do the same. The crystals for Lilith energy will be red or orange fiery crystals associated with lust and sex, like carnelian, garnet, and red jasper. You can embody Lilith…
Which goddess is Athena? Athena is the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. She is associated with owls, crafts, olive trees, spears, and snakes. She protected many ancient cities from harm, including her namesake Athens. This goddess is one of the most popular among witches. She holds power over many things in life, from inspiration…
Tea is an important part of many witch practices and spells. In fact, it’s one of my favorite tools for witchcraft. I might go so far as to call myself a tea witch at this point, and as I learn more about herbalism and consider getting a herbalist certification in the future, that is likely…
Twitchy whiskers and tiny noses draw us to the sweet but ferocious cats that we call our familiars, our pets, and our family. There are over 62 million cats in the United States, and many of them live in homes with witches and pagans. Cats are a blessing to their owners. They bring us joy…