The Divinities
Embark on an odyssey through the pantheon of divinity, where each deity stands in power and grace. Fierce Egyptian lioness goddess, Sekhmet radiates the dual flames of destruction and healing. She embodies the scorching power of the sun, protector of the pharaohs, a warrior spirit invoking strength and righteous fury. Her energy is invoked for healing, courage, and transformation. The multifaceted Egyptian goddess Isis reigns with a legacy of magic, motherhood, and resurrection. Her wings span realms, encompassing fertility, healing, and the afterlife, binding the fragments of life with her loving, wise embrace. In the verdant hues of life’s renewal, Green Tara sits, a Bodhisattva of Tibetan Buddhism. Her compassion blooms as she offers swift rescue from fears and obstacles, and acts as a spiritual mother, nurturing enlightenment. The Egyptian goddess Ma’at, with her ostrich feather, personifies cosmic balance, truth, and justice. Her principles are the bedrock of societal order and the harmony of the stars, instilling integrity in the hearts of followers. As the celestial cow, Hathor is a versatile Egyptian goddess of joy, feminine love, and motherhood. Her domains include music, dance, and the arts, fostering beauty and pleasure, celebrating life’s rapturous symphony.
Each Divinity has their own speciality, their gifts and blessings, their tones as varied as our own. In ritual, they may be called on to attend. Sometimes, they will appear in meditation without the need for invocation. When the adept is ready, they reveal themselves to us. Each individual may have several Divinities that watch over them. They are specially attuned to our signature frequency, whatever that may be. Our heart’s note calls out to them and they respond with love and reverence.
In our astral journeys, we may meet Anubis standing guard near the Akashic Records. He may joke with us playfully before we continue on to receive visions about our many incarnations. Sekhmet and Bastet may appear as representatives of dear departed cats now in spirit, revealing that they are the blueprint from which all felines sprang. Some Deities will reveal that they are not merely a singular entity but are a multiplicity, a collective intelligence of vast size and proportion. Advanced enough to have been raised up the density spectrum, close to the Infinite itself. Only with unity can one rise in evolution. Those that champion separation can only progress up to a certain point and then go no further.
While the Divinities may have been given the title of god or goddess, they are not meant to be worshipped. Prostrating ourselves in front of a loving deity will be met with a quizzical look in most instances. Perhaps a prank will be played on us if we assume that we are not worthy to stand in their presence? “Return back from whence you came and perform the (un)necessary purification rites”, they may demand. It’s important to be light-hearted when faced with a benevolent Divinity, spirituality is not meant to be taken completely seriously. The interaction should be seriously fun.
The word “divine” carries layers of meaning that unfold like petals on a flower. At its core, it blooms from the infinite source of all things. To call something divine is to say it comes directly from the realm of the gods, the boundless heavens. It is to glimpse the transcendent in the mundane, to be visited by supernatural whispers in a waking dream. When something is divine, it is touched by mystical beauty, by an excellence that seems to shimmer with otherworldly light. A divine sunset bathes the sky in holy fire. A divine meal enchants the senses. To taste the divine is to savour a fragment of the eternal.
To divine is to seek connection to these hidden realms. The diviner listens for prophecies on the wind, detects destiny’s footprints scattered amid the stars. To divine is to quiet the mind and allow flashes of insight to pierce the veils that separate the terrestrial from the celestial. In this communion between the realms, we have as much to teach the Divinities as they have to teach us. They want to get to know us. When we open our hearts and minds to the divine whispering within and around us, we bridge the divide between matter and spirit, earth and heaven. We catch a glimpse of our own latent divinity, waiting to awaken.
A word of warning, those with hearts not attuned to the frequency of love and Service to Others may attract wrathful Divinities. Note that any Divinity that demands supplication or sacrifice in return for power and influence is not to be bargained with. Don’t be alarmed by this. It is unlikely that you, dear seeker, will come across them in your adventures. Many Divinities hold a dual position of both benevolent and wrathful simultaneously. These will simply reflect back to you your own internal state. You will be attracted and attuned to specific Divinities already. Will it be Quan Yin, Goddess of compassion and mercy? Perhaps it will be Io, supreme god in Māori mythology? Check out the list of Divinities below to find out who they might be.
The Dagda
Celtic father god, epitomising virility, agriculture, and wisdom. His presence invokes plenitude, wielding a magical harp and cauldron. A symbol of strength and paternal guidance, he embodies the nurturing essence of Celtic spirituality. Lead wisely.
The Morrigan
Wife of Dagda. Goddess of fate, war and sovereignty. Shape-shifts, most notably into a crow. She encourages warriors to be brave in battle, even when facing certain doom. She symbolises the dance between life and death. Fight on when all seems lost.
Brigid
Triple goddess revealing various forms: poetic Brigid, healing Brigantia, and revered St. Brigid. A patroness of poetry, healing, and smithcraft, her essence ignites the flame of inspiration, rejuvenation, and skilled artistry. Heal, be inspired and create.
Lugh
God of light, craftsmanship and skill. An heroic king known for his guile. Took revenge on his father’s killers using trickery. Valorous slayer of the monstrous Balor with a poison eye that kills all it looks upon. Triumph using intellect, strategy and cunning.
Cernunnos
Adorned with stately antlers, the Horned God prowls wild realms. Linked to flora, fauna, fecundity, and fruitfulness, he signifies vigorous vitality, and vibrant virility—the primordial life force pulsing through the verdant domains. Go out and get wild.
Danu
The benevolent mother goddess presides over the Tuatha Dé Danann, the supernatural race in Celtic lore known as the shining ones. She embodies vitality, wisdom and the supernal bond between the mortal and divine realms. Touch Earth to connect.
Arawn
God of the Welsh otherworld, the realms of the dead. Psychopomp for those in life’s twilight as they pass to the afterlife. The tale of Pwyll, where mortal and god swap places, is a story of benevolence, honour and honest friendship. Loyalty is rewarded.
Tailtiu
Earth goddess bestows blessings on the fields, filling the soil with richness, guiding the cycles of farming. Died from exhaustion after clearing the plains for agriculture. Her legacy is celebrated at the Lughnasadh festival. Remember to rest.
Cailleach
The Queen of Winter welcomes its harsh embrace and changing seasons. Associated with weather and landscape creation. She represents the creative force of nature and transformative power of destruction. The crone bids you to hibernate to recuperate.
Pan
Mischievous nature god, roams forests with his goat-like features. A playful deity, he symbolises wild places, rustic music, improvisation, and the raw essence of the wilderness. Associated with eroticism and sexuality. Embrace spontaneity.
Dionysus
The vibrant god of wine, revelry, and ecstasy, embodies the joyous celebration of life. His presence brings intoxicating energy, creativity, and uninhibited freedom – a union between the earthly and divine through the power of revelry. Party on.
Hecate
The arcane goddess of sorcery and crossroads, wields mastery over occulted realms. She escorts souls, grasps the arcana of botanicals and poisons, and epitomises the transformative might of lunar enchantments. Weave your magic with abandon.
Zeus/Jupiter
Ruler of the Olympian gods, wields thunderbolts, embodies authority and justice. Oversees the cosmos, keeps divine order from Mount Olympus. A rampant appetite and long list of affairs through trickery causing tragedy. Channel energies to create.
Hera/Juno
Zeus’s wife, Queen of Olympia and goddess of marriage, Hera epitomises fidelity and the sacred bond between partners. She represents matrimony’s blessings though her temper flares when betrayed. Allow anger to be released safely.
Poseidon/Neptune
God of the seas, brother of Zeus, Poseidon brandishes his trident to summon tsunamis and storms, overseeing oceans and aquatic realms. Sailors pay homage to this volatile deity, both feared and relied upon. Calm savage weather within through love.
Aphrodite/Venus
Goddess of love, lust, beauty, passion and procreation, Aphrodite enchants with her radiance. Born from sea foam, she emerged graceful as a shell, beguiling gods and mortals with her golden charms. Shine with inner beauty – avoid seduction.
Athena/Minerva
Goddess of wisdom, household crafts and strategic warfare, Athena sprang from Zeus fully armoured. She actions cunning plans amidst the chaos of battle, outwitting enemies with cleverness and foresight. Strategise to optimise.
Apollo
Pristine Sun god of music, prophecy, and archery, Apollo inspires artistry and truth-telling while mercilessly striking down the dishonest with plague arrows. His golden lyre strummed glorious hymns. Let your honesty sing out.
Artemis/Diana
Twin sister of Apollo, Goddess of the moon and the hunt, Artemis prowls the forests accompanied by wild beasts. She embodies nature’s purity and the thrill of the chase beneath lunar light. Take inspired action towards goals – hit the target.
Hermes/Mercury
Winged messenger god delivers divine communications. A swift mediator between the numinous and physical realms. Clever trickster serving as guide of roads and shepherd of souls arriving in Hades. Express yourself clearly to lead others.
Ares/Mars
God of war and bloodlust, Ares charges into frenzied battle armoured in brass. Revelling in the cacophony of warfare, he incites human conflict and can be impulsive and reckless. Take calculated risks – avoid rushing into things and petty disputes.
Demeter/Ceres
Benevolent deity of the harvest, Demeter nurtures the land’s bounty. Her anguish cursed the world with bitter winters after her daughter Persephone was abducted to the underworld by Hades. Diligently gather crops to avoid lack in cruel weather.
Hades/Pluto
Brother of Zeus and Poseidon, foreboding god Hades rules the shadowy underworld. Abducted his bride Persephone, the embodiment of Spring. Though he is not evil, only stern and detached. Dread relents and Spring arrives with new hope.
Chronos/Saturn
Elder Titan who ruled over the universe’s golden age. He ate his children in an attempt to avoid being overthrown, signifying destructive time that ends all things. Supplanted by Zeus after his wife Rhea’s benevolent activities. Time is of the essence.
Odin
Wise king of Asgard, Odin is one-eyed lord of the Æsir. Traded his eye for cosmic knowledge as he quests eternally for wisdom. Associated with war, frenzy, death, victory, sorcery, poetry, healing, and the runic alphabet. The one-eyed man is king.
Frigg
Queen of Asgard, Goddess of hearth and home, Frigg oversees family ties. Though not a warrior, she is Odin’s valued advisor whose quiet power steadies Asgard. Supremely gifted seer and psychic. Trust the wisdom of your intuitive nudges.
Thor
Son of Odin and Frigg, Thunder god and protector of humanity, mighty Thor wields his hammer Mjolnir against giants and chaos. His strength and intensity echoing storms, charging headfirst into battle with great courage. Push forward bravely.
Loki
Trickster god and shapeshifter, his cunning both aids and vexes the gods. Mocks their arrogance using humour. His scheming sowed tragedy for Asgard but his chaos forces change. Fought the gods at Ragnarök. Learn the art of the seriously funny.
Hel
Daughter of Loki, Hel rules the misty underworld realm of the inglorious dead – those barred from Valhalla and Fólkvangr that die of sickness or old age. She is a hoarding, unrestoring figure yet vital for cosmic order. Release what no longer serves.
Freyja
Love and beauty goddess. Travels the Nine Worlds in a cat-drawn chariot seeking her lost husband, weaving premonition magic. Half the glorious dead come to her hall in Fólkvangr. Her anguished tears become golden strands. Let emotions out and tears flow.
Heimdall
Watchful guardian god, stands alert at the rainbow bridge Bifrost, vigilant of danger. With keen senses perceiving all, he is ready to sound the Gjallarhorn, signalling the coming cosmic battle, Ragnarök. Pay attention to your surroundings.
Tyr
God of war and justice, reflects honour, and sacrifice. When the mighty Fenrir came before the gods, only Tyr was able to place his hand inside the wolf’s mouth as a pledge, thereby bravely losing it but binding Fenrir. Face your fears of loss with courage.
Baldr
Noble and beloved god of light, radiating beauty, gentleness, joy, and peace. His death at the hands of Loki, by mistletoe, his one weakness, triggered the onset of Ragnarök, the undoing of the gods and the world’s destruction. Bolster your weaknesses.
Bragi
God of poetry, song, and the magic of words, could entrance all with his lyrical mastery. His inspired oratory and talent on the harp brought calm to conflict, and gave voice to divine inspiration through sublime poetry. Speak with confidence.
Freyr
God of plenty and prosperity, brought bountiful harvests and wealth to humanity. He gave up his legendary sword to win the beautiful giantess Gerðr as his bride, leaving him vulnerable. His altruism and passion causes the land to flourish. Love over all.
Skadi
Imposing goddess of winter, snow, and the hunt, prefers the icy wilds and solitude to Asgard. A formidable archer, she hunts and skis fearlessly under winter’s grey skies. She still yearns for her mountain giant home. Be at peace where you are.
Ra
The Egyptian sun god travels the sky in his solar barque, giving light, creating all life on Earth. His daily battle against serpent Apophis meant that victory over chaos was never assured. The balance between order and chaos should always be in equilibrium.
Osiris
Egyptian god of virility, life, and resurrection, murdered by his brother Set, revived by his wife Isis. Ruler of the underworld and judge of deceased souls. His renewal symbolised the eternal cycle of life, death and rebirth. Be reborn anew daily.
Isis
Goddess of motherhood, fertility and magic. Used healing arts to resurrect her husband Osiris. Archetypal devoted mother and wife. Protects the innocent and guides deceased souls, offering eternal life through her magic. Embrace feminine power.
Horus
Sky god depicted as a falcon, battled Set to avenge his father Osiris’s murder, losing an eye in the ferocious fight. He embodied majesty, bravery, and just kingship. Horus offers protection under his great outstretched wings. Protect what’s important.
Bastet
Cat goddess, protector of hearth and home, blesses households with health, joy, and plenty. Her graceful feline form displays mystique, while her combative fierceness wards off malevolent spirits threatening harmony. Keep toxic energies at bay.
Sekhmet
Fierce lioness goddess of war, unleashed her bloodthirsty fury against humanity’s wickedness. As the sun god’s mighty daughter and eye of Ra, she embodied his punitive solar heat. Her wrath could only be cooled by beer dyed blood red. Stay cool!
Anubis
Jackal-headed god of the dead, oversaw mummification and protected burials. With alertness and keen senses, he guides souls into the afterlife, weighing hearts on his scale of justice to assess worthiness for the lush Fields of Aaru. Is your heart burdened?
Ma’at
Goddess overseeing truth, order and justice, maintains cosmic harmony. Pharaohs upheld her principles of balance, morality, and ethics. Weighs souls against her ostrich feather, revealing worthiness to access the afterlife. Truth sets you free.
Thoth
God of knowledge and wisdom, keeps divine records as scribe of the gods. Master of magic and writing. Helped revive Osiris and served as Underworld guide. His counsel enlightened pharaohs, and his books contain mystical secrets. Seek wisdom.
Hathor
Goddess of music, dancing, love, personified joy, feminine power, and motherhood. Offered vigour and wealth yet avenged wrongs against women. Ra’s daughter, she uplifts spirits and embodies divine femininity. Dance like nobody’s watching.
Set
God of chaos, the wild desert storms and disorder. As rival to his brother Osiris, he embodied violence and rage. Though considered evil for murdering Osiris, without Set’s chaos, order could not exist. He exemplified a free, untamed spirit. Live freely!
Ptah
Patron god of craftsmen, commanded creation as a divine architect. Using thought and speech, he envisioned the world into being, shaping reality with will and imagination. Venerated in Mephis as overseer of artists and builders. Hone your craft.
Anu
Primordial Sumerian sky god said to be chief of the Annunaki. Presided over the realm of the heavens with majesty, authority, and ability to render judgements. Distant and detached from human affairs. Sometimes it’s wiser to not get involved.
Enki
Clever and creative Sumerian god of water, knowledge, and crafts. Often portrayed as an ally to humans using wisdom, invention and magical arts. Outwitted the other gods to help humans survive the Great Flood. Opt for intelligent solutions over force.
Enlil
Fickle god of wind, storms, and authority, presided over the pantheon with force. Quick to unleash devastating weather when angered, his fierce temper masked caring for humanity, whom the Annunaki created to serve them. Tyranny is weakness.
Ishtar
Goddess of love, fertility, war, power, and the duality of the feminine. Passionate, seductive yet brutal in war. Killed her own lover Tammuz when he failed to properly worship her. Descends into the underworld to conquer death itself. Hell hath no fury…
Baron Samedi
Lively Haitian Vodou lwa, resides in the spirit realm. Characterised by outrageous antics, filthy jokes, indulging in smoking and drinking, and pursuit of mortal women. Often seen at crossroads, he guides souls to the afterlife. Watch for overindulgence.
Anansi
The African deity, spins tales with charm, expressing the spirit of storytelling. A wily trickster, often depicted as a spider, he imparts wisdom through clever exploits, teaching lessons in wit and resourcefulness. Weave your word web well.
Mami Wata
Revered on both sides of the Atlantic. Lures followers during water activities, transporting them to her paradisiacal realm. Those allowed to leave return transformed with new wealth and spiritual insight. Bathe in the waters to feel renewed.
Ọya
Powerful Yoruba Orisha, Ọya commands winds and storms. Queen of the river Niger and mighty warrior that cannot be defeated. With nine children, she possesses intense feelings and charm. Become unbeatable through emotional strength.
Shiva
Principal Hindu deity symbolises destruction, transformation, and regeneration. Revered as the auspicious one, he balances creation and dissolution, the cyclical nature of existence in the eternal cosmic dance. Be aware of repeating cycles.
Kali
Fierce Hindu goddess, represents time, destruction, and creation. With a terrifying demeanour, she annihilates ignorance and ego, embodying the transformative power within chaos, guiding towards enlightenment. Ignorance is not bliss.
Hanuman
Revered figure in Hinduism, epitomises devotion and strength. As Lord Rama’s devoted disciple, he displays unparalleled courage and loyalty, symbolising unwavering dedication and selfless service. When we serve others, we serve all.
Ganesha
Beloved Hindu deity as remover of obstacles and patron of wisdom. His elephant head and human body signify fusion of earthly and divine qualities. He symbolises auspicious beginnings and success. Let all the blockages fall away.
Siddhartha Gautama
Known as the Buddha, attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. What did the Buddha say to the hot-dog seller? “Make me one with everything”. When we smile, we are relieved from suffering temporarily. Cultivate an inner smile to gain illumination.
Green Tara
A revered bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism, embodies compassion and protection against mishap. With an emerald hue, she swiftly responds to calls for aid, giving assistance and guidance on our spiritual journey. May all your pointless sufferings be released.
Quan Yin
Bodhisattva in East Asian Buddhism, personifies mercy and compassion. With boundless love, she helps those in suffering, offering solace on the path to enlightenment. Known to aid in potency and conception. Have mercy for self and others.
Budai
Known as the Laughing Buddha, Budai is a jovial and contented monk in Chinese folklore. Loved for his wisdom, simplicity, and joyful demeanour, he symbolises contentment and good fortune. Blessings of wealth, happiness and luck rain down on you.
Yù Huáng Dàdì
Supreme deity, the Jade Emperor, governs the celestial bureaucracy. Associated with the concept of meritocracy, where virtuous actions determine entry into heavenly realms or reincarnation into a higher form. Aim for the highest good for all.
Sun Wukong
Monkey King born from stone, possesses immense strength, a magical staff, and shape-shifting abilities. His rebellious trickster nature leads to heavenly conflict, but he later redeems himself through valour during trials. Face challenges virtuously.
Nǚwā
Chinese creator goddess shaped humanity from clay. With divine grace, she restored order after a catastrophic flood – mending the holes in the sky with colourful stones bringing balance back to the world. Get creative when catastrophe strikes.
Chang’e
Lunar Goddess propelled to the moon as punishment for drinking an elixir of immortality. Ever separated from her husband, Hou Yi, she resides with the jade rabbit. Her tale intertwines love, giving in to desires and sacrifice. Watch out for temptation.
Inari
Associated with rice, fecundity, prosperity, and foxes. Takes many forms – female, male, dragon and animal. Considered closest deity to the human realm, devotees have a flexible, open-minded view of Inari’s image. Celebrate your uniqueness.
Jizo Bosatsu
Protector of vulnerable beings, especially children, travellers, and those who have passed away prematurely. Bodhisattva who has attained enlightenment but stays in the reincarnation cycle to help others achieve liberation. Compassion for those not free.
Amaterasu
Shinto Sun Goddess. Dispels darkness with her brilliance, symbolising prosperity, purity and life. Plunged the heavens and Earth into darkness when she hid due to the brutal antics of her brother. Don’t hide your light, even when under duress.
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto
Provocative goddess of dawn and revelry, coaxed Amaterasu out of hiding. Performed a lively dance, accompanied by uproarious laughter and drumming, enticing the curious Amaterasu to emerge and witness the commotion. Revels bring the sunshine back.
Baiame
Revered creator deity and sky father. As lawgiver, he shaped the Dreamtime, guiding ancestral beings in forming the Earth. His cultural significance endures through ceremonies, sacred sites, and adherence to spiritual laws. Honour the ancestors.
Rainbow Serpent
Central to Indigenous Australian Dreamtime, symbolising creation and vitality. Winding across the land, shaping the Earth, bringing life. Represents cultural and spiritual interconnectedness. Destructive when angered. Honour the land.
Tāne Mahuta
Māori god of forests and birds, known for creating humans from sacred clay. He protects nature, fostering life, growth, and the balance between the spiritual and earthly realms. The largest known Kahikatea tree is named in his honour. Touch the trees.
Whiro
God of the underworld and death. Associated with the darker aspects of existence, antithesis to the forces of light and life. An adversary of Tāne Mahuta, his actions are disruptive and challenging but necessary. Embrace disruption with peace.
Rongo
God of cultivated crops, fertility, agriculture, and abundant food sources. He is invoked during planting and harvest seasons to ensure bountiful yields. His role emphasises the importance of crop cultivation on humanity. Reap what you sow.
Tongaroa
Māori god of the sea and marine life. Symbolises the balance of nature, tranquility and fury. His mood influences weather and sea conditions. Guardian of fishermen, rituals are conducted to ensure a fruitful catch. Allow moods to undulate unrestricted.
Kanaloa
Ruler of the underworld, ocean, and marine animals. Considered a healer, using his powers to cure ailments. A benevolent force, nurturing balance between realms, the sacred connection between the sea and Hawaiian people. Seek saltwater sanctuary.
Pele
Fire and volcano goddess, the synthesis of creation and destruction. Shapes landscapes and influences the spiritual connection of Hawaiians from the sacred Kilauea volcano. In eternal struggle with her sister, the sea. Conflict spurs creation.
Quetzalcoatl/Kukulkan
Aztec and Mayan feathered serpent god symbolises creation, knowledge, wind, wisdom, and cosmic dualities. Introduced many advancements. His tragic downfall, departure and promised return shape prophecy. Rise, fall and rise again.
Pachamama
Incan Earth Mother goddess, nurtures the land’s bounty wielding the primordial power of creation. Presiding over verdant peaks and plentiful harvests, her vibrant essence brings forth life from rich soil. Appreciate the abundance all around you.
Mama Quilla
Incan Moon Goddess traversing the night with ethereal beauty. Governs time cycles, matrimony and menstruation, protector of the feminine. Her lunar wisdom graces shamans. Her silver tears bless the land. Remember to look at the moon and marvel.
Ek Chuaj
Storied Merchant God of the Maya, traversing perilous roads with heavy cargo and stalwart spear, patron of wanderers and cacao’s cultivation. On journeys under North Star’s guidance, offerings to him ensured secure passage home. Happy travels!
Manitou
Divine primordial life force flows through all things. Great Spirit’s power – channeled by shamans who envision destiny, reshape weather, and cure affliction. Questing visions reveal spirit guardians to those who journey. Take a trip to the other side.
Spider Woman
Creative and nurturing deity imparting wisdom and cultural teachings. Weaves the threads of existence, symbolising the interconnectedness of all things. Offers protection and knowledge of sustaining harmony with nature. Keep nature’s balance.
Coyote
Cunning and foolish, he blurs the lines between trickster and hero. Symbolises life’s unpredictability – teaches through humour and folly, echoing the complex interplay between sagacity and mischief in Native American traditions. Laugh out loud.
White Buffalo Maiden
Divine messenger gifted with a sacred pipe, imparting teachings on unity, harmony, and spiritual balance. She imparted profound wisdom, guiding the Lakota people toward reverence for the Earth and its sacred energies. Unite, don’t divide.