What is a Domestic Witch? Banishing Basic Banishing Book Reviews (See Pagan Parenting for Children/Teen Book Reviews) Magick: Wicca, Witchcraft And The Book Of Shadows by Gregory Branson-Trent Brewing Hard Apple Cider (A Guest Blog by Mr.B!) Children's Spells: See Pagan Parenting Directory Cooking: See Recipe Directory Correspondences (Miscellaneous) Correspondences for Sparking … [Read more...]
Imbolc Correspondences
January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A white candle is a good choice for the Imbolc altarPhoto: freerangestock.comWhether you are decorating your altar for the sabbat, searching traditional Imbolc foods for cooking ideas, or trying to decide what aspect of the God or Goddess to call for a ritual, Imbolc correspondences are good to have on hand. Whether you hand write them in your book of shadows, or type them into your online grimoire, correspondence lists can be a handy reference. Alternate names:Candlemas, … [Read more...]
Choosing a Domestic Deity for the Pagan Household
November 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
House altar for the Lares et Penates, Photo by Klueske via Wikimedia Commons Every domestic witch will eventually look into the subject of a household deity. Traditionally, there are two types of domestic deities: a major god or goddess or the minor or local entities called animistic deities. You’ve probably heard of at least a few of the goddesses used as deities in the household: Hestia, Frigg or Brigid are some of the most popular used today. But have you heard … [Read more...]
Kitchen Witchery
August 26, 2008 By 19 Comments
A while back I showed you some of the witchy stuff in my bedroom, so I thought I'd share another spot in my house - my kitchen window sill. It's where I keep my best kitchen witchy things. I have quite a few kitchen witches. Some have feathery brooms.... Some are riding spoons... And some are peaking out from the produce. I also have a few little witches hanging about: These two are hanging out with a pinch pot that my oldest son made years … [Read more...]
Basil Correspondences
September 1, 2001 By 2 Comments
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum Also Known As: Sweet basil, St. Joseph WortPlanet: Mars Element: Fire Associated Deities: Sekhmet, Hestia, Hecate, Erzulie, Lakshmi, Vishnu Parts Used: leaves, spikes, flowers Description: Basil can grow between about a foot to over three feet. It has light green leaves and grows spikes with white flowers. History/Legend: Basil is an herb that has been cultivated from more than 5,000 years. It is native to Asia, and this thought to have … [Read more...]
Answer #8
January 19, 2001 By Leave a Comment
In general, when I do my daily morning/evening prayers, I pray to the god and goddess in general. My kitchen deity, that I work on a daily basis is Hestia. There are other gods and goddesses that I work with on a regular basis, but not as often: the Green Man, Cernunnos (my two favorite aspects of the God), Brigid, Hecate, Fortuna and Aradia.Occasionally, if I'm working on something very specific, I choose a deity based specifically on my need. I try to be very careful about researching … [Read more...]
Kitchen Deities
September 3, 1995 By 4 Comments
Every day when I cook, I light a candle to Hestia, who I've chosen to be my kitchen deity. I say a prayer and leave a small bit of food as an offering when I'm finished cooking. It's a very satisfying and simple ritual. There are tons of deities that can be considered "kitchen" or "hearth" deities. Many more still "fire" deities that could fit the bill as well. I thought I'd share a list of deities that I've been collecting of kitchen witchy deities and any foods/herbs that are … [Read more...]
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