Bastet, also called Bast, ancient Egyptian goddess worshipped in the form of a lioness and later a cat. The daughter of Ra, the sun god, Bastet was an ancient deity whose ferocious nature was ameliorated after the domestication of the cat around 1500 BCE. She was native to Bubastis in the Nile River delta but also had an important cult at Memphis. In the Late and Ptolemaic periods large cemeteries of mummified cats were created at both sites, and thousands of bronze statuettes of the goddess were deposited as votive offerings. Small figures of cats were top also worn as amulets; this too was probably related to the cult of Bastet.
This figure is hand carved from orange calcite. Calcite is the perfect stone to use when trying to unlock and unleash ones creative or sexual energies. It's one of the very few stones that help circulate these energies throughout the body, assisting in removing certain blockages when needed. When our creative and sexual energies are flowing freely, we become more comfortable with ourselves and the current action at hand. This usually leads to an increase in confidence and self esteem. We always recommend Orange Calcite for anyone who feels down on themselves. This calcite variety is a very positive and uplifting stone. It's orange rays mirror that of the sun, producing and unleashing certain endorphins within the body. Anyone who is looking for the “fire” to be re-lit inside of them, this is the stone for you.
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Product code: Orange Calcite top Egyptian Bast Goddess Cat Carving | Witchcraft Altar Crystals