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...]
Mrs. B. Reads The Last Wild Witch by Starhawk
October 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Last Wild Witch by Starhawk, illustrated by Lindy Kehoe is special, right from the paper up. It is printed on recycled paper using a soy based ink, so it's an eco-fable that puts it's money where it's mouth is. On the inside cover, it even has the information about what resources were saved by using recycled paper (21 full grown trees and 4, 658 gallons of water). It's published by Mother Tongue Ink, who publishes the We'Moon Datebook. This is their first children's book. The story itself … [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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