Offerings

Making offerings to your deity can become a wonderful and powerful way to connect to the Universe. Through a regular offering to deity, you show appreciation for that connection in your life. You are also forming a closer bond with the deity you make your offerings to. What you give to your deities should be from you and at a regular scheduled time. Whether that is once a day, once a week, once a month, or just on Sabbats or Esbats. Gods like structure and having a type of routine can show just that much more dedication. Here are some ideas.

Hearth and Home Gods:

Food: Bread and grains, cooking oil, salt
Drink: Milk, wine, cider
Herbs: Rosemary, thyme

Gods of Love and Passion:

Food: Eggs, honey, apples
Drink: Wine, fruit juice
Herbs: Lavender, sandalwood

Garden/Nature Deities:

Food: Bread, cornmeal, fruit
Drink: Milk, water
Herbs: Bay

Gods of Prosperity and Abundance:

Food: Grains, dairy products like cheese or eggs
Drink: Milk, beer
Herbs: Mint, pennyroyal, catnip

Ancestor Spirits:

Food: Any meal from your family's table
Drink: Drinks from the family table
Herbs: Sage, sweetgrass

Childbirth or Fertility Goddesses:

Food: Eggs, baked sweets like cookies
Drink: Milk (including breast milk)
Herbs: Rose, sandalwood, apple blossoms