Bastet
Egyptian goddess originally fierce lioness (Sekhmet aspect), evolved to domestic cat. Protector of home, pregnant women, children. Goddess of joy, music, dance, sexuality. Gentle and playful but becomes fierce lioness when protecting what she loves. Eye of Ra. Associated with perfume and ointments.
Correspondences
Offerings
- Offerings
- CatnipBeerMusicDanceCaring for catsActs of joyProtective acts
Sacred timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- BastThe Cat GoddessLady of Bubastis
- Gender Expression
- Feminine
- Titles
- Lady of BubastisEye of RaGoddess of JoyProtector of HomeThe Fierce Lioness Who Became Cat
- Symbols
- CatSistrumLionessSolar disk
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneJoyful respect for fierce protectorAddressLady BastetCat GoddessProtectorRelationshipFierce protector who values joyWarningGentle until threatened then fierce lionessResonanceThose balancing joy and fierce protection
- Modern Practice
Patron of joy, music, protection of home and loved ones. Invoked for balancing pleasure and protection, fierce boundaries with gentle heart. Teaches that joy is sacred, that gentle beings can be fierce protectors.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- ProtectionJoyMusicDanceSexualityFierce protection when neededDomestic harmony
- Mythology Summary
Egyptian goddess originally fierce lioness (Sekhmet aspect), evolved to domestic cat. Protector of home, pregnant women, children. Goddess of joy, music, dance, sexuality. Gentle and playful but becomes fierce lioness when protecting what she loves. Eye of Ra. Associated with perfume and ointments.
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