One of my semi-wild cats in Cyprus has had twin kitties! The protective momma is called Bossy (because she will bully you for treats), but the babies have no names yet. What should we call them? 😽😽 #Caturday #CatsofBlueSky

June 26th - A Journey with Goddess. Clementia - Roman Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. The heat has been brutal all week. But our school closed early, and we had a picnic in the park. Feeling grateful for small mercies. Thanks be to Clementia, whose name means 'gentleness' and 'mercy'. #WitchSky

June 25th - A Journey with Goddess Mami Wata - African Goddess of the Waters. I have just had my fifth cold shower of the evening as London is a hellscape, and so I'm giving thanks to Mami Wata. She of the river spirits, she of the healing waters, she of the richness of life. #WitchSky

When Duolingo finally teaches you a sentence that you'll say every day:

June 24th - A Journey with Goddess Mehet-Weret - Egyptian Goddess of Floods. We have seen rivers running down our streets recently in the flash floods that hit the UK, and so we honour Mehet-Weret. Cow-Goddess. She is the deity of water, creation, rebirth and the stars. #WitchSky

I'm not saying that London is hot right now, but two hobbits just ran past and threw a ring at us.

June 23rd - A Journey with Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue - Aztec Goddess of the Waters. London is roasting right now and all I want to do is stand outside in the rain. We need Chalchiuhtlicue's help. Her name means, 'She of the Jade Skirt' and she reigns over oceans, rivers and all nourishing waters.

June 22nd - A Journey with Goddess Hine-Raumati - Māori Goddess of Summer. She is the height of the light, the strongest sunlight, the intense heat of the sun. Hine-Raumati is every life-giving ray of sunshine. We have certainly been visited by her right now in the week's heatwave! #WitchSky

🧡 Solstice Sunset 🧡

June 21st - A Journey with Goddess It is the Summer Solstice - the height of the light. This is always a bittersweet celebration for me because while I love the summer, from now on the light slowly diminishes. Today we celebrate the sun and every single sun goddess, for they are many. #WitchSky

"Hello, Animal Protection Services? My mother is making me wear a stupid bandana from the fridge that she claims is keeping me cool. She meanwhile has an ice-cream. I have no ice-cream, only this stupid bandana. This is unacceptable." #DogsOfBlueSky #DogSky

June 20th - A Journey with Goddess. Mab - Queen of the Fae The Solstice approaches - the veil between the worlds is thin. And so tonight we celebrate Queen Mab, faery queen from folklore. She is powerful, magical, and also mischievous. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of her. #WitchSky

Blessed by a beam of pure Solstice sunlight. #WitchSky #NatureSky

Lola the cricket critic: Stupid man - I'd have caught that ball. #DogsOfBluesky

June 19th - A Journey with Goddess Shapash - Phoenician Goddess of the Sun. The Solstice approaches, the sun blazes down, it's time to honour Shapash. She is the 'Torch of the Gods'. She is the ripening of the grapes, the long languid summer evenings, the sun at its highest height. #WitchSky

June 18th - A Journey with Goddess Axomamma - Incan Goddess of Potatoes Ever since I was diagnosed with coeliac disease, I have eaten a lot of potatoes! I'm giving thanks to Axomamma; her name means 'Potato Mother'. The Incans saw potatoes as a divine gift and even buried them with their dead.

Moon and star hanging low over London: #NatureSky

June 17th - A Journey with Goddess Nisaba - Goddess of Writing and Literature. She is the Mesopotamian goddess of writing and she was one of the first deities recorded in the written word. She was known as 'Lady of Wisdom', 'Professor of Great Wisdom' and 'Opener of the Mouths of the Great Gods'.

June 16th - A Journey with Goddess Žemyna - Lithuanian goddess of the good sweet earth. She is the Earth Mother. Ceremonies and offerings to her were rooted in gratitude. We all need to stop for a moment and count all of our blessings. Gratitude reminds us how very lucky we are. #WitchSky

June 15th - A Journey with Goddess Kittum - Goddess of Truth. She is a Mesopotamian goddess of truth, justice, and the law. Her name means truth. She was invoked when injustice had occurred and wrongs needed to be made right. Right now, we could use some Kittum energy in the world. #WitchSky

June 14th - A Journey with Goddess Today I came across an incredible artist called Adeche Atelier. This is her painting of Abuk from Sudanese mythology. She was the first woman. She was the first mother. Abuk is still honoured and is revered as She that brings wisdom, strength, and life.

Life hack: don't buy an alarm clock, buy a dachshund instead. #DogsOfBluesky

June 13th - A Journey with Goddess. Rusalka - female river spirits who lure unwary men to a watery grave. Slavic folklore tell us of women who were betrayed by men, died, and then became Rusalka to exact their revenge upon unworthy men. #WitchSky

I look cute, yes? Yes? Tell me I look cute; tell me all the other dogs aren't laughing at me! #DogsofBluesky

June 12th - A Journey with Goddess Clíodhna - Irish goddess of love, the sea, the otherworld. There are many stories about Clíodhna. She was a queen of the fae in the otherworld, she possessed three magical birds with healing powers, she reigned over the shrieking Banshee spirits. #WitchSky

June 11th - A Journey with Goddess Tsovinar - Armenian Goddess of Water It's summer and yet it has been raining for days so we honour Tsovinar. She has this statue erected in Her honour in Armenia. Her name means Daughter of the Seas and like the sea she is powerful, formidable, fierce #WitchSky

I just walked past this and it stopped me in my tracks. Remember - even if you feel like a flower that has fallen and been squashed on the street... you're still beautiful.

June 10th - A Journey with Goddess. Hine-Tūrama - Maori Goddess of the stars. She created the heavens and all the stars - she created every one to guide humanity whenever they gazed up at the skies. Her name means, 'To illuminate'. She reminds us that in the darkness, there is always light.

June 9th - A Journey with Goddess Rosmerta - Goddess of abundance Her name means 'good provider'. Stone tablets were found in Somerset which were dedicated to Her, showing her depicted with buckets, vessels, ladles. It is likely that Rosmerta was linked with prosperity & the harvest. #WitchSky

June 8th - A Journey with Goddess. Latis - Goddess of Booze An altar was uncovered in the North West of England with a jug and a libation dish with the inscription, 'To the goddess Latis'. Her name probably derives from the proto-Celtic word 'lati' that means 'liquor'. Cheers to Latis! 🍻

June 7th - A Journey with Goddess After reading a book about ancient English goddesses, I'm sharing some of them. These are goddesses about who we know very little - scraps of documents and carvings. Erce - Goddess of the Earth and the crops. Just one prayer to her has survived. #WitchSky

Sacred site. Doggo. New book. All I need now is an ice-cream van to appear 😉 #WitchSky #DogsOfBluesky

Light... finds a way. #NatureSky

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June 6th - A Journey with Goddess Feng Po Po - Chinese Goddess of the Wind. She is 'Madame Wind'. She is the gal who brings the gales. Depicted as a elderly woman; she fearlessly rides the skies astride a tiger, releasing gentle breezes... or turbulent tempests if she is angered. #WitchSky

Don't look at me like that. No you can't have the ostrich bone that is as big as you. #DogsOfBluesky

June 5th - A Journey with Goddess. It's finally Friday. The weekend here, and so it's time to sit back and chill with Tranquillitas. The Roman personification of calm and tranquility. Later deified, she was called upon to ensure the stability of the Roman Empire. #WitchSky

June 4th - A Journey with Goddess Meret is the Ancient Egyptian goddess who reigns over singing, dancing, and was celebrated when the life-giving floodwaters of the Nile arrived. When find a flood of blessings arrive in your life then give thanks to Meret, and bust out your best moves. #WitchSky

June 3rd - A Journey with Goddess I was today years old when I discovered that there is a goddess of goats. Dhat-Badan - worshipped in Yemen, Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia. Dhat Badan also reigned over oases, nature, and the wet season. Dhat-Badan. The absolute GOAT 😉 #WitchSky

June 2nd - A Journey with Goddess Storms struck London tonight - crashes of thunder and bolts of searing lighting. So today belongs to Whaitiri - Maori Goddess of Storms. She is a fearsome and ferocious deity and not to be trifled with! #WitchSky Artwork by Kait Matthews Art

June 1st - A Journey with Goddess Today we honour Juno; this month was named after her. She is the Roman goddess who is identified with Hera. Juno presides over all aspects of women's lives - she is a powerful protector of women. Her symbols are a sceptre, a crown, and a peacock. #Witchsky

May 31st - A Journey with Goddess. Today I'm honouring Gula. Ancient Mesopotamian goddess of medicine, healing... and dogs. Her name means 'Great' and her sacred symbol was a dog. Her statues and iconography often show her with a beloved dog, which makes her a top goddess choice 🐾🐾 #WitchSky

The real king and queen of England 😉 #DogsOfBluesky

When you light the fire pit in honour of the full moon and accidentally summon Godzilla 🔥 #WitchSky

May 30th - A Journey with Goddess It is the full moon AND a blue moon, and so we're honouring Áine (pronounced Awn-yah), Celtic Goddess of the moon & sun. Her name means 'bright' or 'radiance' and she was particularly celebrated during the summer as she was associated with abundance. #WitchSky

Just a cat drinking the sacred waters of the spring at Chalice Well in Glastonbury. You're welcome. #Caturday

May 29th - A Journey with Goddess. Santoshi Mata (also called Santoshi Maa). She is 'The Mother of Satisfaction'. She is the kind and contented manifestation of the Hindu Goddess Durga. Worshipped primarily by women, Santoshi Mata brings happiness, contentment, deep joy. #WitchSky

"Every bite you take... we'll be watching you" #DogsofBluesky

When you walk past a house in Glastonbury and this is on their wall. I love this weird and wonderful little town. #WitchSky #ArtSky

May 28th - A Journey with Goddess After another lush trip to Glastonbury today, today's goddess is the famous Mother and Child statue in Chalice Well. This carving means many things to many people - Goddess, Madonna and child, the universal life force, the Great Mother. #WitchSky