Bastet
The Egyptian Goddess of Protection, Grace, and Fierce Devotion
Gemstone: Peridot
Attributes: Peridot, with its vivid green hue, reflects Bastet’s warmth, protection, and vitality. Known as the “stone of compassion,” it promotes healing, confidence, and strength, much like the goddess herself. Peridot was often used in Egyptian jewellery to ward off negativity and enhance personal power.
Manifestation Point: Protection and Grace
Affirmation: "I protect what I love with grace and strength."
Bastet’s Symbols and Associations
Bastet’s divine presence is represented through various sacred symbols:
Cats 🐈⬛ — Symbols of protection, grace, and intuition.
The Sistrum 🎶 — A musical instrument used in her worship, representing joy and harmony.
The Eye of Ra 👁️ — A mark of her connection to the sun and divine justice.
Perfume and Oils 🧴 — Bastet was also associated with sensuality and self-care, as scented oils were often used in her temples.
She embodies feminine power, mystery, and the balance between playfulness and strength.
Bastet, the revered Egyptian goddess of protection, home, fertility, and women, embodies both gentle grace and fierce guardianship. She is one of the most beloved deities of ancient Egypt, originally worshipped as a lioness warrior before evolving into the cat-headed goddess known for her dual nature—nurturing yet fiercely protective.
As a daughter of Ra, the sun god, Bastet was initially seen as a fierce defender of the pharaoh, much like the goddess Sekhmet. However, over time, she became more associated with domestic harmony, joy, and fertility, particularly through her connection to cats—animals revered for their independence, elegance, and protective instincts.
Bastet’s influence extended beyond the household. She was seen as a guardian against evil spirits and misfortune, often called upon for divine justice. Her temples, particularly the great temple at Bubastis, became centres of devotion, where thousands of worshippers honored her with offerings, music, and dancing.
Her legacy as a protector and symbol of feminine strength and poise endures, reminding us that power can be both soft and strong, both playful and unwavering.
Caring for Peridot Jewellery
To keep Peridot glowing with Bastet’s protective energy:
Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes: Peridot is sensitive to extreme heat and cold.
Clean with Care: Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water, avoiding harsh chemicals.
Recharge with Sunlight: A brief period in sunlight enhances its warm, vibrant energy.
Manifesting with Peridot
To channel Bastet’s protective and graceful energy, use Peridot in a ritual:
Cleansing the Stone: Place Peridot in the sun briefly to charge it with solar energy.
Setting Intentions: Hold the stone while focusing on personal strength and protection, visualising yourself radiating confidence and resilience.
Daily Affirmation: Carry or wear Peridot while reciting:
"I protect what I love with grace and strength."Protection Ritual: Place Peridot near your home’s entrance to ward off negative energy and invoke Bastet’s safeguarding presence.
Poem for Bastet
With silent steps and watchful eyes,
A goddess moves beneath the skies.
Her touch is soft, her claws are keen,
A guardian fierce, both swift and serene.
By hearth and home, her love remains,
She shields from harm, she soothes all pains.
Bastet’s grace, both fierce and true,
A guide for hearts, a light anew.
Why Bastet Inspires Us
Bastet is a goddess of balance—she teaches us that strength is not just in battle, but in grace, in love, in the quiet confidence of knowing one’s worth. Her duality of protector and nurturer reminds us that we, too, can be both gentle and powerful.
Her connection to Peridot enhances her protective, healing, and empowering energy, making her a divine force for those seeking confidence, joy, and strength.
By embracing Bastet’s presence, we are reminded to stand firm in our power, trust our instincts, and honour the sacred bond of love and protection.
