Bastet

🐈‍⬛ Bastet

Domain:
Protection, Joy, Music, Fertility, Domestic Harmony, Cats

Symbols:
Cats, lioness, sistrum (musical instrument), sun disc, perfumes, papyrus

Overview:
Bastet, the Egyptian goddess with the head of a cat or lioness, embodies the perfect balance of gentleness and ferocity. Once known as a lion-headed war deity, she evolved into a guardian of the home, music, and joy. Bastet protects what you love fiercely, yet encourages play, creativity, and sensual pleasures. Her presence brings warmth and comfort to the hearth, while her watchful eyes ward off harm.

Energy & Vibe:
Graceful yet fiercely protective, playful yet deeply watchful — Bastet teaches that strength and joy are not opposites, but partners.

Signs Bastet May Be Near

• Increased appearances of cats in your life (real or symbolic)

• A sudden attraction to perfumes or scented oils

• Hearing music or rhythms that feel “ancient” or hypnotic

• Feeling protected at home after a time of unrest

• Dreams of felines, lionesses, or warm sunlit rooms

Ways to Connect with Bastet

• Offer music — especially rhythmic drumming or soft strings

• Burn incense or use essential oils like myrrh or frankincense

• Place cat figurines or art on your altar

• Keep your living space clean, peaceful, and joy-filled

• Work with sun imagery and gold tones

Invocation

Bastet, Lady of Joy and Protector of the Hearth, I invite your watchful grace and radiant energy into my space.

Affirmation

I am surrounded by joy, beauty, and unshakable protection.