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Usually depicted as a cat or a beautiful slender woman with the head of a cat or lioness. Often with the Ankh cross – a symbol of life and the Sistrum – a musical instrument struck, which was her attribute of power. The goddess of femininity, happiness, motherhood, but also the guardian of our inner child – the Egyptian Bastet. Hear her purr.

A woman hides certain patterns of attitudes, internally dormant roles that are unchanging in all cultures. They are best shown in myths and ancient beliefs in the form of Goddesses. Archetypes – prototypes are universal, regardless of the place on earth, regardless of the era. They have their own energy that can awaken in us and reveal itself in certain circumstances, unusual situations related to destiny or fate. When you need to take a certain posture. Such an experience is usually very strong, filled with emotions and leaves a permanent mark. Mythological goddesses, although detached from our reality, can then be a signpost in our transformations. One such figure who can be an inspiration to women in our time is the goddess Bastet.

Bastet – Goddess of love, beauty, grace, joy, music, dance, the hearth, pleasure, delight, and of course, cats. She is also the Goddess of the home, children and motherhood, dance, perfumes, ointments, and everything associated with happiness and comfort.

Due to her Egyptian origin and connection to the sunrise, she was once known as the Lady of the East, the Goddess of the Rising Sun, the Eye of Ra. Later, when Alexander the Great’s warriors conquered Egypt, she became associated—under the influence of Hellenistic beliefs—with the Moon.

Bastet’s protection was believed to bring happiness in relationships, love, and fertility. Women hoping to conceive wore Bastet amulets adorned with kittens. Men believed that a Bastet amulet protected them from illness and evil spirits.

And how can Bastet help today?

She can serve as an inspiration for personal transformation. She can help you find love or renew it in an existing relationship. She can help attract more happiness and joy into your life. You may call on her for protection and care for your family, to awaken your femininity, grace, and independence.