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2026 WITCHES CALENDAR

Here's a handy list of the 2026 dates for the solstices, quarter days, and full and new moons.

Dates and times for all events are calculated for the Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area.

SOLSTICES AND HARVESTS:

February 1st-2nd - Imbolc / Candlemas

March 19th-23rd - Ostara / Spring Equinox. 

April 30th-May 1st - Beltane / May Day

June 20th - Litha / Midsummer / Summer Solstice. 

August 1st - Lammas / Lughnasadh / Summer Harvest. 

September 20th-23rd - Mabon / Autumn Equinox

October 31st - Samhain

December 21st-January 1st - Yule / Winter Solstice. 

FULL MOONS: 

January 3rd - Wolf Moon ♋ (Supermoon)

February 1st - Snow Moon ♌

March 3rd - Worm Moon ♍ (Lunar Eclipse) 

April 1st - Pink Moon ♎ 

May 1st - Flower Moon ♏

May 31st - Blue Moon ♐️ 

June 29th - Strawberry Moon ♑️ 

July 29th - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♒️ 

August 28th - Sturgeon Moon (aka Corn Moon) ♓️ (Lunar Eclipse)

September 26th - Harvest Moon ♎️ 

October 26th - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♈

November 24th - Frost Moon (aka Beaver Moon) ♉ (Supermoon)

December 24th - Cold Moon ♊ (Supermoon)

NEW MOONS: 

January 18th ♑️ 

February 17th ♒️ 

March 19th ♓️

April 17th ♈️ 

May 16th ♉️ 

June 15th ♊️ 

July 14th ♋️ 

August 12th ♌️ 

September 11th ♍️ 

October 10th ♎ 

November 9th ♏️ 

December 9th ♋️ 

SPECIAL CELESTIAL EVENTS:

March 3rd - Worm Moon Total Lunar Eclipse. 

August 12th - Total Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower. 

August 27-28th - Partial Lunar Eclipse. 

November 17-18 - Leonid Meteor Shower. 

November 24th - Frost Moon Supermoon. 

December 13-14th - Geminid Meteor Shower. 

December 24th - Cold Moon Supermoon. 

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WHEEL OF THE YEAR MASTERLIST

IMBOLC (February 1st-2nd)

OSTARA (March 19th-23rd)

BELTANE (April 30th-May 1st)

LITHA (June 20th-22nd)

LUGHNASADH (August 1st)

MABON (September 21st-29th)

SAMHAIN (October 31st-November 1st)

YULE (December 21st-January 1st)

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THE MORRIGAN

WHO IS SHE?

The Morrigan is the Celtic goddess of magic, war, battle, life, death, sovereignty, fresh water, destiny, prophecy, and fate. According to myth, she is often depicted as a crow or raven, and is said to appear in both a positive and negative guise, sometimes as a nurturing mother and other times as a destructive force. She is said to be the phantom queen of the Danaan People, the ancestral spirits of Ireland, and is sometimes depicted as a powerful seer or prophetic figure.

BASIC INFO: 

Appearance: the Morrigan is often depicted as a fierce and powerful woman wearing a long, flowing black cloak or gown, and sometimes with feathers or a crown of feathers. She is also commonly associated with a black crow, which is said to be her messenger and the vessel of her power. Her appearance is usually associated with darkness and mystery, embodying the enigma and unpredictability of war and fate.

Personality: she has a complex and multi-faceted personality, often embodying multiple aspects of femininity. She is said to encompass aspects of the traditional maiden, mother, and crone archetypes, representing youthful zeal, maternal nurturing, and wise counsel, respectively. She is also known for her vengeful and bloodthirsty streak, embodying the brutal and ruthless nature of war and the chaos of fate. Despite her fierce and sometimes fearsome reputation, she is also viewed as a powerful protector and defender of the Irish people.

Symbols: cloak, spear, chariot, sword, and shield

Goddess of: magic, war, battle, life, death, sovereignty, fresh water, destiny, prophecy, and fate

Culture: Celtic

Plants: willow, aspen, rowan, snapdragon, hawthorn, yew, belladonna, mugwort, rose, and nightshade (do not consume, handle with care!)

Crystals: ravenite, yeomanite, schorl, arsenopyrite, harlequin opal, black opal, skye marble, pyrolusite, biotite, feldspar, black agate, hematite, smoky quartz, bloodstone, onyx, charoite, black obsidian, labradorite, shungite, and black tourmaline

Animals: crow, raven, cattle, horse, eel, rook, serpent, and wolf

Incense: frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, rose, cedar, juniper, and dragon’s blood 

Practices: death witchcraft, spirit work, divination, shadow work, ancestor worship, psychic abilities, scrying, and necromancy

Colours: red, black, white, blue, and green

Numbers: 3 and 6

Zodiac: Scorpio 

Tarot: The High Priestess, The Tower, Queen of Swords, The Devil, Justice, and Death

Planet: Moon

Days: Monday, Imbolc, Ostara, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain, Halloween, and full moons

Parents: Cailitin and Ernmas

Siblings: Ériu, Banba, Fódla, Gnim, Coscar, Fiacha, and Oll

Partner: the Dagda and an unnamed shapeshifting goddess

Children: Mechi

MISC:

Crows and ravens: the Morrigan is often associated with crows or ravens due to her nature as a deity of death, fate, and transformation. In Irish mythology, crows or ravens were often seen as messengers between the worlds of the living and the dead, and could be seen as omens of impending change or transformation. For the Morrigan, these birds served as her messengers and helped her carry out her duties as a deity of war, fate, and the supernatural. Additionally, the Morrigan herself was sometimes depicted as a crow or raven in the form of a woman.

Death: she is often associated with death because she is seen as a deity of fate and transformation, which can include death and rebirth. In Irish mythology, she is often depicted as a battle goddess who wields a spear or sword, and is seen as a bringer of violence and change. She is also associated with the concept of death as a natural and inevitable part of life, and is sometimes seen as a guide for the souls of the dead as they cross over to the afterlife.

War: in Irish mythology, she was often seen as a fierce and powerful warrior, who would appear in the form of a crow or raven to guide and aid the soldiers of the Tuatha de Danann, a group of gods and mythological beings. She was often invoked by soldiers in order to bring them victory in battle and could also be seen as a symbol of the chaos and destruction that can occur during war.

Triple goddess: she is often associated with the triple goddess archetype due to her connection with the number three and her role as a goddess of transformation and female empowerment. In Celtic mythology, the number three was often seen as sacred and powerful, and the Morrigan is sometimes depicted as embodying these three aspects of femininity: maiden, mother, and crone. This association reflects her nature as a powerful and multifaceted deity who encompasses the different phases of a woman's life, from youth and fertility to wisdom and maturity.

Samhain: in Celtic mythology, Samhain is believed to be a time when the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead becomes thin, allowing the spirits of the deceased to return to the world of the living. The Morrigan, as a goddess of death and transformation, is seen as playing an important role during this time, guiding and assisting the souls of the dead on their journey to the afterlife.

Magic: was seen as a powerful force that could wield the energy and power of these natural forces, and the Morrigan was often invoked as a source of magical power and insight during certain rituals and spells. Additionally, the Morrigan is sometimes depicted as a sorcerous figure in some myths, casting spells or curses and using her supernatural abilities to influence events on the mortal plane.

FACTS ABOUT THE MORRIGAN:

She owns a herd of enchanted and magical cattle. 

Contrary to some interpretations, the Morrigan is not necessarily seen as an evil or destructive deity. In many myths, she is depicted as a protective and wise figure who aids and guides heroes on their journeys.

She is sometimes portrayed as a shape-shifter, able to take on the form of a crow or other animals.

The Morrigan is often associated with the number three, representing the three aspects of maiden, mother, and crone.

She is also associated with the Fae and the Banshee—a creature that generally takes on the form of an old woman who wails in mourning to announce the coming death of someone in the family.

The name "Morrigan" comes from Old Irish and means "phantom queen" or "great queen."

She is often associated with ravens or crows, which were seen as her messengers between the worlds of the living and the dead.

The Morrigan is known for appearing in the form of a woman with long, flowing hair, sometimes carrying a spear and/or a shield.

HOW TO INVOKE THE MORRIGAN:

Working with the Morrigan often involves building a relationship of mutual respect and trust with her. You can approach working with her in the following ways:

Research and study her mythology, folklore, and symbology to gain a deeper understanding of her nature and characteristics.

Set up an altar or sacred space dedicated to the Morrigan, and make regular offerings to her.

Perform rituals or spells in her honor to seek her guidance and power.

Meditate or visualize her presence in your life, and work on developing a direct channel of communication with her.

PRAYER FOR THE MORRIGAN:

Hail Morrigan, maiden, mother, and crone.  I call upon you, great and powerful deity, to guide me on my path, and protect me from harm. Please teach me to be strong and fearless in the face of adversity and help me to find balance in my life.

Bless my endeavours, and grant me success in all I do. In your name, I give thanks for your presence in my life. Hail to you, Lady Morrigan.

SIGNS THAT THE MORRIGAN IS CALLING YOU:

Repeatedly seeing signs of crows or ravens, which are associated with the Morrigan.

Feeling a strong connection to the themes of war, fate, and sovereignty.

Having vivid dreams or visions of the Morrigan or her symbols (e.g. a raven, a battle flag, etc).

Feeling drawn to read or learn about the Morrigan or Celtic mythology.

Experiencing strong emotions or changes in behavior that feel linked to the energy of the Morrigan.

Feeling the urge to explore or embrace warlike or competitive activities (e.g. sports, martial arts, strategy games).

Finding yourself drawn to stories of powerful women, goddesses, or wanting to honour and empower yourself.

Having a sudden urge to explore your own shadow or unconscious and to confront and transform it.

A sudden urge to create or engage in art, poetry, or music that connects to the Morrigan’s energy and symbolism.

OFFERINGS:

Storm or war water.

Crystals: ravenite, yeomanite, schorl, arsenopyrite, harlequin opal, black opal, skye marble, pyrolusite, biotite, feldspar, black agate, hematite, smoky quartz, bloodstone, onyx, charoite, black obsidian, labradorite, shungite, and black tourmaline.

Artwork of her that you created.

Naturally shed crow or raven feathers. 

Food and drinks: traditional Irish foods, red foods (red meat, apples, red wine poured into the ground, etc) whiskey, honey, mead, dark chocolate, milk,

Knives and daggers. 

Images or drawings of crows, ravens, cattle, horses, eel’s, rooks, serpents, or wolves.

Studying Celtic mythology. 

Money and coins.

Blood (do NOT harm yourself to give blood as an offering. She would not want you to harm yourself, either give blood from an accidental cut or menstrual blood). 

Red, black, white, blue, or green candles.

Poetry.

Incense: frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, rose, cedar, juniper, and dragon’s blood.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Creating sigils or magickal symbols associated with the Morrigan and her aspects (such as battle, war, death, etc) and charging them with your intention and energy.

Performing war dances, warrior rites, and ceremonies of protection and victory.

Paint your nails black or red while thinking of her. 

Shadow work. 

Exploring magic and divination related to the Morrigan, including the use of rune stones, scrying, and spirit communication.

Draw or paint her. 

Studying Celtic mythology.

Participating in activities where you are willing to take risks and venture into the unknown, as the Morrigan is known for pushing individuals to embrace their destiny and seize control of their life.

Respecting the dead. 

Working to protect and uphold your own personal sovereignty and destiny, and resisting outside influence or control.

Make a playlist that is dedicated to her, or listen to music that reminds you of her.

Feeding your local murder (crows). 

Celebrating the changing of the seasons and honouring the cycles of life and death.

Learning about, or practicing scrying.

Praying and making offerings to the Morrigan, seeking her guidance and power for your magical and spiritual practice.

Screaming your heart out when alone in the woods. 

Performing blessings and healing rituals for fresh water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, and streams, to honour the Morrigan’s association with water.

Standing up for yourself. 

Exercising (especially if it’s challenging). 

Celebrate Samhain. 

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THE SABBATS PLAYLISTS

IMBOLC

OSTARA

BELTANE

LITHA

LUGHNASADH

MABON

SAMHAIN

YULE

these playlists by kat steele are beautiful

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THINGS I ASSOCIATE WITH MY DEITIES

APHRODITE: makeup, self-care, Lupercalia, kiss marks, 50s and 60s music, the smell of the ocean, white birds, vanilla or cherry blossom scented perfume, strawberry pocky, lacy and frilly things, roses, fairies, rom-coms, pastel colours (especially pink and light blue), pink moon, flower crowns, strawberry blonde hair, the number five, pink lemonade, music boxes, classical music, picnics, ballet, and Friday.

ASMODEUS: card games, money, casinos, gambling, fire, Lupercalia, musky and seductive cologne, the number three, dice, rubies, blood moon, the colour red, every Friday the 13th, cats, pineapple, ornate swords, whiskey, organ music, pentagrams, and Friday.

FREYJA: ladybugs, battle scars, full and new moons, cats, motherhood, Friday, sunflowers, Mother’s Day, the numbers nine and 12, freshly watered flowers, red lipstick, menstruation, daisies, the colours gold and yellow, orgasms, vintage jewelry, strawberries, floral tea, apples, and self defence.

HADES: dark weather, blood moon, skulls and bones, keys, whiskey, cloudy days, dark crystals, Monday, black foods, the number three, cemeteries and graveyards, musk, bats, dogs, musky cologne, hellhounds, coffins, grave imagery, Halloween/Samhain, coins, and darkness.

HECATE: taxidermy, the numbers three and 13, phases of the moon, keys, moonstone, Monday, the colours black and grey, moths, full and new moons, Halloween/Samhain, black cats, olives, crows, dogs, ghosts, veils, dark chocolate, and garlic.

HEL: goth music, darkness, Halloween/Samhain, skulls and bones, night blooming flowers, dark crystals, Monday, the numbers nine and 13, horror artwork, mist, crows and ravens, hellhounds, bone hunting, gothic architecture, bats, mold, cemeteries and graveyards, and blood.

LOKI: sweet foods and drinks, April Fool’s Day, knives and daggers, foxes, spiced rum, kids toys, the colour green, Saturday, mistletoe, red hair, fire, masks, smiling, board games, pranks, the numbers four and 13, jokes, laughter, 13th of each month, and doodling.

LILITH: seductive perfume, Victoria’s Secret, red wine, apples, Friday, dark chocolate, snakes, motherhood, black cats, the numbers three and seven, pentagrams, blood, owls, crescent moons, the colour purple, menstruation, horror artwork, orgasms, red or dark coloured roses, clay, and fancy jewelry.

PERSEPHONE: aesthetic Pinterest boards, the smell of spring, deer, lipstick, Monday, pomegranates, bats, pink moon, menstruation, freshly watered flowers, bone divination, picnics, the colour pink, birds (mainly doves and songbirds), floral tea, animal bones, spring water, singing, the number three, planting flowers, gardening, and flower crowns.

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SEKHMET

WHO IS SHE?

Sekhmet is the Egyptian goddess of war, destruction, healing, divine wrath, fire, and the sun. In Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet was seen as a powerful protector and was often invoked for protection and healing. 

BASIC INFO: 

Appearance: she is often depicted as a powerful lioness-headed goddess, with the body of a woman. She is typically shown wearing royal garments and adorned with golden jewelry. Her eyes are fierce and piercing, radiating strength and authority. Sekhmet’s form reflects both her divine power—with muscles like those of a warrior—and her role as an embodiment of fire. 

Personality: Sekhmet is traditionally depicted as a fierce and powerful deity. In addition, she is associated with healing, protection, fertility and warfare. As a goddess of war, Sekhmet is associated with strength, power and aggression, and is often depicted as a warrior and protector. When she is in a more benevolent mood, Sekhmet is kind and nurturing, and is associated with healing and fertility. She is also considered to be a protector of women and children, and is known for her healing powers and motherly side. 

Symbols: the sun, red linen, scimitar, ankh, the desert, and pomegranates

Goddess of: war, destruction, healing, divine wrath, fire, and the sun

Culture: Egyptian 

Plants: carnation, rose, cloves, cinnamon, juniper, and orange blossoms

Crystals: sunstone, ruby, garnet, anorthite, red agate, grossular, brecciated agate, poppy jasper, arsenoprite, red spinel, blood jasper, tiger’s eye, jacinth, zircon, indigo gabbro, danburite, spessartite, fire opal, goldstone, sardonyx, and bloodstone

Animals: lion and cobra

Incense: cinnamon, rose, orange, juniper, pomegranate, hops, vanilla, oak, frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood

Practices: healing, solar magick, protection, strength, cleansing, shadow work, fire magick, and balance

Colours: red, gold, yellow, and white

Numbers: 5 and 7

Zodiac: Aries

Tarot: The Sun, Strength, and The Tower

Planet: Sun

Days: Sunday and Tekh Festival

Parent: Ra (alone)

Siblings: Bastet, Hathor and Khonsu

Partner: Ptah

Children: Nefertem, Maahes, and Imhotep

MISC:

The sun: her association with the sun is because she is the daughter of the sun god, Ra, and represents his power as the Eye of Ra. This association connects her to the sun's fierce, destructive heat, and she is often depicted with a solar disk on her head. Her role as a goddess of destruction and war is seen as a manifestation of the sun's scorching power. 

Lions: she is associated with lions due to her ancient Egyptian representations. In Egyptian mythology, the goddess Sekhmet is commonly depicted as a fierce lioness-headed goddess who is associated with violence, warfare and the sun. In ancient Egypt, lions were symbols of strength and power, and were worshipped as divine messengers of the sun god Ra. It is believed that the Egyptians associated Sekhmet with lions as they saw them as powerful predators who embody strength and wisdom.

Healing: Sekhmet is associated with healing because of her dual nature as both a destructive and protective goddess, reflecting the ancient Egyptian belief that the same force that brought disease could also cure it. She was revered as the patron of physicians and healers, and her priests were often the doctors who used sophisticated medical knowledge and spiritual practices to heal the sick.

Fire: she is the solar goddess of the sun. Fire is often associated with the sun and its heat, and as a manifestation of the sun, she is therefore also associated with fire. Sekhmet is associated with fire because of her association with purification. Fire is often seen as a purifying element, and therefore Sekhmet, the lion goddess, is seen as a purifying goddess that uses fire to cleanse and burn away impurities.

Ankh: it represents her dual nature as both a destructive and a life-giving goddess. While known as a fierce warrior goddess, she is also the goddess of healing, and the ankh symbolizes her power to bestow life, fertility, and eternal life through her connection to the Nile floods and the ability to heal the sick. 

FACTS ABOUT SEKHMET:

Sekhmet’s name comes from the adjective sekhem, meaning “powerful” or “mighty”, while the ending –t is a suffix for female names. Of her many epithets, all were equally terrifying. She is sometimes referred to in Egyptian texts as “She Before Whom Evil Trembles”, the “Mistress of Dread”, “The Mauler”, or the “Lady of Slaughter”.

The origins of Sekhmet are unclear, but she seems to have been born in the Delta area, where lions were rarely seen and were thus regarded as mysterious and magical beasts. According to an important text about Memphite theology engraved in the famous Shabako Stone, the lioness Sekhmet was the wife of Ptah, patron god of artisans, and the mother of the lotus god Nefertum. She was also the firstborn of the sun god Ra. During the New Kingdom, Ra, Sekhmet, and Nefertum became known as the “Memphite Triad.” They were adored as a group during the times of Egyptian history when Memphis was the capital of Egypt, especially the 18th and 19th dynasties, right until the reign of Seti I (715-664 BCE).

She was also revered as the “Mistress of Asheru” in the Mut Temple, at Karnak, and her cult was strong in the regions of Luxor, Memphis, Letopolis, and all the Delta. At some of the temples there, she was offered the blood of recently sacrificed animals, in order to placate her rage. If her anger was contained, it gave her worshippers control over their enemies and the vigor and strength to overcome weakness and illness.

Sekhmet was known to enjoy the taste of blood. Every year, on the feast of Hathor and Sekhmet, Egyptians commemorated the saving of mankind by drinking copious amounts of beer stained with pomegranate juice. The surviving records of such feasts talked about how they did so to worship “the Mistress and Lady of the Tomb, the Gracious One, Destroyer of Rebellion, Powerful with Enchantments.” During the celebrations, a statue of Sekhmet was dressed in red facing west, while one of Bastet was dressed in green and facing east. Bastet was considered to be Sekhmet’s counterpart or twin, and during the festival, they embodied duality, which was an important concept in Egyptian mythology. Sekhmet represented Upper Egypt, while Bastet stood for Lower Egypt. Bastet was the tame, good goddess, while Sekhmet was the Bloodthirsty, the chaotic and dangerous deity of war and love.

HOW TO INVOKE SEKHMET:

Traditionally, when invoking Sekhmet, the first thing you should do is to set your altar space to honour her. Set up representations of Sekhmet, such as statues or images of her, and light candles or incense to create a strong and sacred space. Then you can meditate as you visualize Sekhmet appearing in front of you. Speak to Sekhmet with confidence and respect, calling upon her with the words, "Hail mighty Sekhmet, great mistress of strength, I call upon your power and bring honour to you."

PRAYER FOR SEKHMET:

O Mistress of Terror,

Red Lady,

She-Who-brings-the-evildoers-to-justice,

Right Eye of Ra,

Turn not Your anger against us.

We bend our arms to You,

We fall on our bellies before Your red rage,

No evil can withstand the fire of Your righteousness.

Turn not Your anger against us.

The weak cry out to You,

The sick pray for healing,

The wronged plead for justice.

Turn not Your anger against us.

Great is the love of Your people for You.

Behold, we pour cool water and oil for You,

We offer red beer to slake Your thirst for blood,

Turn not Your anger against us.

O Mighty Sekhmet,

Queen of Cities,

Whose strength is without contender,

May You ascend to Ra with our prayers,

Riding the hot winds of Tjemehu,

Roaring Your demands for Truth,

Retribution, and the return of Ma'at.

Turn not Your anger against us.

SIGNS THAT SEKHMET IS CALLING YOU:

Recurring imagery of lions or the colour red. 

Finding yourself drawn to her myths and attributes. 

Feeling a surge of energy or courage in situations where you might normally feel fear. 

Dreams featuring lions or aspects of her mythology can also be a strong signal. 

Feeling drawn to healing practices or experiencing a healing energy. 

A feeling of connection or attraction to the desert.

Desire to learn more about or work with fire.

A sense of empowerment or strength.

OFFERINGS:

Gold jewelry that does or doesn’t have ankh’s or suns on it. 

Sun water. 

Incense: cinnamon, rose, orange, juniper, pomegranate, hops, vanilla, oak, frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. 

Red items. 

Food and drinks: pomegranates, red wine, rum, beer, meats, bones, spicy foods, milk, blackberries, raspberries, mushrooms, and bread. 

Red, gold, yellow, or white candles. 

Images or drawings of lions, the desert, or cobras. 

Swords and/or daggers. 

Tobacco. 

Wild cat skulls or bones (collected ethically). 

Crystals: sunstone, ruby, garnet, anorthite, red agate, grossular, brecciated agate, poppy jasper, arsenoprite, red spinel, blood jasper, tiger’s eye, jacinth, zircon, indigo gabbro, danburite, spessartite, fire opal, goldstone, sardonyx, and bloodstone. 

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Defending the weak. 

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of her. 

Let more sunlight into your home/room. 

Connect with your own inner strength. 

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with her, especially if some of the images are your own. 

Learn self-defence.  

Own lioness, weapon, sun, or fire imagery. 

Take care of a sick loved one or someone who is having a hard time. 

Listen to music that makes you feel brave/empowered. 

Donate blood. 

Hold others and yourself responsible for their/your actions; apologize or make amends when possible/appropriate. 

Learn about shadow work and try it for yourself. 

Donate and support victims of war and humanitarian organizations, especially medical or veteran related ones. 

Learn about history, past wars, and past riots; what they accomplished or failed to accomplish. 

Pray to Her for strength, ability to fight and defeat enemies, courage, to keep others safe, and help in a battle. 

Sunbathe. 

Learn first aid. 

Try and wake up early and watch the sun rise. 

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of her or you think she'd like. 

Take your medications, if any; take medications as needed. 

Go for a walk and feel the warmth from the sun. 

Take care of your body physically to the best of your ability (shower, eat well, get a good amount of sleep, exercise, etc.)

Look into healthy coping skills for any anxiety, depression, trauma, etc. Anything that can improve your mental/emotional well-being. 

Learning archery. 

Practice standing up for yourself; speak your mind and assert your personal boundaries. 

Light a bonfire in her honor; gather with loved ones around it or sit alone in peace. 

Go on walks on sunny days. 

Making a list of your personal strengths and things you're proud of. 

Allowing yourself to express your anger and frustration; sit with and feel your feelings. 

Learn about/research health conditions that you or your loved ones have; get a better understanding of these things. 

Watch sunrises and sunsets. 

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BASTET

WHO IS SHE?

Bastet, also called Bast, Ubasti, and Bubastis, is a goddess often represented as a lioness or a cat. She was a protective goddess associated with home, domesticity, women’s secrets, cats, fertility, childbirth, marriage, music, magic, sex, prosperity, joy, dance, healing, and pleasure. She is often invoked for protection against evil and misfortune. Bastet was also known as a goddess of joy, music, dance, and perfume, and is often depicted holding or playing musical instruments, such as the sistrum and the lute. She is also closely associated with the goddesses Sekhmet and Mut, which both of whom are depicted as lionesses.

BASIC INFO: 

Appearance: Bastet is often depicted as a woman with the head of a cat or a lioness, sometimes holding a sistrum or a basket of perfumes. Her body is typically portrayed as being covered in spots, like a leopard. She is often depicted wearing a wig adorned with a vulture headdress and a necklace with a golden pendant. In some depictions, she is also shown riding in a chariot pulled by lions, and in others, she was shown as a mother nursing her kittens.

Personality: she is known as a kind and gentle goddess who was particularly devoted to her followers and their well-being. She was seen as a protective deity who watched over homes and families, and was often invoked to protect against evil and misfortune. She was also known as a goddess of joyous celebration and music, and was often invoked to bring happiness and prosperity to her devotees. She was often depicted as a protector of women and children, and was known to be a motherly and nurturing goddess.

Symbols: basket, Ankh, the Sun and Moon, perfume jar, sistrum ointment, solar disk, cats, and lions

Goddess of: home, domesticity, women’s secrets, cats, fertility, childbirth, marriage, music, magic, sex, prosperity, joy, dance, healing, and pleasure

Culture: Egyptian 

Plants: catnip, vervain, cannabis, lotus flower, cinnamon, mint, and sandalwood

Crystals: cats eye aquamarine, jasper, graphite, xenotime, black tourmaline, pyrite, lapis lazuli, sunstone, moonstone, mangano calcite, tiger’s eye, morganite, and shungite 

Animals: cats, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other felines

Incense: kyphi, rose, cinnamon, mint, and sandalwood

Practices: home protection, feline magick, fertility, sex magick, healing, love magick, personal growth, dance magick, pregnancy rituals, and music magick

Colours: malachite green, black, red, bronze, pink, turquoise, and gold 

Numbers: 7 and 9

Zodiacs: Leo and Cancer

Tarot: The Chariot, Strength, and The Sun

Planets: Sun and Moon

Days: Sunday, Monday, Bubastis, and Mabon

Parents: Ra and Isis

Siblings: Horus and Anhur (half brothers)

Partner: Ptah

Children: Maahes

MISC:

Cats: they were believed to be the embodiment of the goddess Bastet, and as such, were considered to be holy creatures. Cats were also seen as symbols of grace, elegance, and fertility, all of which were qualities associated with Bastet. Additionally, cats were also seen as protectors of homes and families, which was one of Bastet's main roles as a protective deity.

Sun and moon: Bastet was sometimes associated with the sun and the moon because she was believed to have a connection to the heavens and the celestial bodies. She was considered a protector of the sun, and was believed to accompany Ra, the god of the sun, on his journey across the sky each day. She was also closely associated with the goddess Isis, who was often depicted holding a sistrum or a lunar disc, symbolizing the moon. Additionally, she was also sometimes depicted as the protector of the nighttime, and was thought to be responsible for bringing light into the darkness.

Ankh: the ankh, which is a hieroglyphic symbol that represents life, was often depicted in association with the goddess Bastet because she was considered a protector of life and fertility. The ankh was believed to have powers that could bestow life and fertility upon those who wore it or had it in their possession. It was also said to protect the wearer from death and evil. As a deity associated with these qualities, Bastet was often depicted with the ankh as a symbol of her protective powers and association with life and fertility.

Basket: she is often depicted holding a basket, which is believed to represent her role as a protective deity. The basket was used to carry items that were believed to have protective properties, such as sacred oils or other sacred items. The basket was also seen as a receptacle for offerings and gifts to the goddess, and was believed to represent the abundance and prosperity that she brought to her followers. In some depictions, the basket is also shown as overflowing with grain, representing her association with fertility and plenty.

Cannabis: in some interpretations, cannabis is seen as having a connection to the goddess Bastet because of its association with female fertility and goddess worship. Cannabis has been associated with many goddesses throughout history, as it was believed to be a sacred plant with spiritual and medicinal properties. Some believe that Bastet was associated with cannabis as a symbol of her protection and power over fertility and abundance, and as a means of connecting with the divine feminine. Other interpretations suggest that cannabis may have been used in ancient rituals and ceremonies dedicated to Bastet as a means of enhancing spiritual connection and achieving altered states of consciousness.

Perfume jar: Bastet was often depicted holding a perfume jar or a container of perfumed oil, which is believed to represent her association with perfumes and fragrances. The scent of fragrances was believed to have powerful properties that could purify the air and drive away evil spirits. The perfumes associated with Bastet were often said to have a floral, musky, or sweet scent, and were believed to have regenerative and protective properties. In addition to their protective qualities, perfumes were also seen as symbols of luxury and wealth, which may explain why they were often associated with the goddess Bastet.

FACTS ABOUT BASTET:

Bastet was worshiped in Bubastis in the Nile River delta and Memphis. Large cemeteries of mummified cats and bronze statuettes of Bastet were created at these sites.

Her name was originally B'sst, which later became Ubaste, then Bast, and finally Bastet. The meaning of her name is not known for certain, but some claim it means "She of the Ointment Jar". 

According to Egyptian mythology, the circumstances of Bastet's death are a mystery, but many scholars believe she died while protecting her family.

Many Egyptians saw her feline attributes as all-powerful, with the ability to protect their homes from evil spirits and disease, much in the way cats could ward off vermin.

She works as a psychopomp, a person who leads the deceased to the next life.

Bastet, who was in charge of looking after the dead and the spirit world, was also in charge of destroying the bodies of the deceased who managed to escape from Ma’at’s judgment chamber. In addition, she directed the spirits to the afterlife World. She cared for the deceased and prevented them from fleeing their punishment.

Anyone who damages, kills, or is cruel to cats will suffer the wrath of Bastet and her devotees. Egyptians were so devoted to Bastet and their pet cats that when one died, the cats were also mummified and joined Bastet in The After World.

HOW TO INVOKE BASTET:

Light a candle and place it in front of an image or statue of Bastet, offerings of fresh flowers, especially lotus and roses, and which are associated with Bastet, burn incense, such as kyphi, rose, cinnamon, mint, or sandalwood, which are believed to be scents that Bastet enjoys, speak prayers or affirmations to Bastet, asking for her guidance and protection, and create a small shrine or altar dedicated to Bastet, with items that symbolize her qualities of protection and fertility.

PRAYER FOR BASTET:

 Mother of the Gods, the One, the Only,

Mistress of the Crowns, You rule all.

Bastet, Beloved, when Your people call

Daughter of the Sun, with flame and fury,

Flashing from the prow upon the foe;

Safely sails the boat with Your protection

Passing scatheless where Your fires glow.

Daughter of the Sun, the burial chamber

Lies in the darkness ‘til Your light appears.

From Your Throne of Silence send us comfort,

Bastet, beloved, banish all our fears.

Mother of the Gods,

No gods existed ‘til You came there and gave them life.

Trampling down all evil and all strife.

Mother of the Gods, the Great, the Loved One,

Winged and Mighty, unto You we call,

Naming You the Comforter, the Ruler,

Bastet, beloved, Mother of us all.

SIGNS THAT BASTET IS CALLING YOU:

The presence of cats, seeing them in pictures, on television, being followed by cats, and even hearing meowing can be signs.

Seeing images or visions of her in your dreams or while meditating.

Feeling a sense of protection or comfort in her presence.

You experience a sudden or unusual interest in ancient Egyptian mythology or spirituality.

Feeling a sense of joy or celebration when thinking about or engaging in activities associated with her.

A strong connection to the themes of protection, fertility, and abundance in your life, or experience a sudden increase in energy or creativity. It's important to pay attention to your own intuition and feelings when interpreting these signs and signals.

Finding small items associated with the goddess in unexpected places or experiencing a sense of connection to the moon or the night.

Feeling a sudden or unusual attraction to the colour gold.

Experiencing a sudden or unusual interest in perfume or scents.

You begin to experience an increase in your creativity and artistic abilities.

A sudden or unusual urge to protect or care for others.

You experience a sudden or unusual attraction to the arts, music, or other forms of self-expression.

OFFERINGS:

Perfume. 

Salves and body scrubs. 

Jewelry and other shiny precious to semi precious objects.

Gold items.

Food and drinks: chocolate, sugar water, pastries, beer, garlic, onions, meat (especially chicken and fish), honey, soda, milk, bread, tea, water, fruit/fruit juices, red wine, grains, and lettuce.

Lotus flower. 

Baskets.

Crystals: cats eye aquamarine, jasper, graphite, xenotime, black tourmaline, pyrite, lapis lazuli, sunstone, moonstone, mangano calcite, tiger’s eye, morganite, and shungite.

Wind chimes.

Cat hair, claws, teeth, whiskers (please don’t cut a kitty’s precious whiskers, wait for them to shed naturally - look for them mostly during summer and on the places your cats spend most of their time). 

Music.

Bird feathers (especially peacock).

Instruments, songs, music players, cds, and anything relating to music.

Dance related objects and imagery.

Incense: myrrh, jasmine, lavender, cannabis, and frankincense.

Sun catchers.

Bells.

Herbs: catnip, lemon balm, catnip, rose, jasmine, honeysuckle, cannabis, and mint.

Lunar/sun images and items.

Art you’ve made of her.

Poems and literature.

DEVOTIONAL ACTS:

Love and respect cats, spend some quality time with them.

Protect your loved ones.

Stand up for what is right.

Explore your sexuality.

Do what you love, and love what you do.

Spend some time with your family, whether it be biological or chosen.

Include cats and cat effigies in your practice.

Use a cauldron to burn herbs as incense.

Learn more about Her, and her history.

Cleaning your house.

Donate to, volunteer at, or otherwise support cats at shelters.

Pray to her or write poems in her honour.

Research her.

Honour your mother or the mother figure(s) in your life.

Protect and fight for the innocent.

Dance!

Play music or create a playlist in honour of her

Learn about perfume and scented oils and how they were used and made in Ancient Egypt.

Take care of your home.