Hinoe Shinozaki

Ayumi reached for Hinoe’s sides, so to clutch them with both of her hands - as gently as she could, trying not to disturb her sister. Luckily, she observed, no one besides the two Shinozaki sisters was there at the moment, hanging out in that street… people would have probably freaked out, she thought, or just thought the two girls were crazy. Another reason why she found it easier to trust her sister above everyone else, parents included. That wasn’t just very vivid pretending game of theirs, nor a day-dream… yet she feared people wouldn’t have never believed her, what had truly happened to her or what her sister was capable of. Except Hinoe, oh, she would have understood… That was way more thrilling and exciting than any secret or game!

Still, hearing Hinoe giving the spirit such strict orders felt a little odd. The younger sister rarely had seen Hinoe so serious – but it didn’t last longer than expected and after a while everything became silent. As tempted as she was to know what was exactly happening, Ayumi didn’t move a muscle, as paralyzed, waiting for something to finally happen…

“She is gone, yes." Hinoe assured, but then her smile faded a bit. She didn’t want to scare Ayumi, at least, no more than she already had with all of this. But it was important for her to know the truth so that she could learn how to protect herself in the future.

“Do you remember the time there was a spirit in your room, Ayumi? You came to get me because you were frightened, but I told you that the spirit was harmless, and only needed a bit of help passing on. This spirit needed help to, but she was angry. She possessed you for a time, and I know you probably don’t remember, but you don’t need to worry. I’m going to teach you how to protect yourself against negative energy like that in the future, so that you can protect yourself if you happen across another angry spirit. But I need you to do me a favor as well.”

In silence, she simply waited for the blessing to be completely done; those words Hinoe was speaking were strangely familiar - she wouldn’t have been surprised if those words have been somewhere - in the internet - and she had read them once or twice, in the past. Wicca was becoming popular among the youth - for what she knew. But she imagined what her sister was practicing was different from all the things she might have read on a website or a fan-book.

“Yet the warmth of the sun is returning”… “Symbol of life” or “Harmony and peace”. She liked it - the whole ritual seemed full of hope and joy: she thought it was a was as another to celebrate the arrival of the winter and the future spring; the tree was a perfect symbol fo rebirth, after all. That must have been the meaning a Christmas tree too… a evergreen form of life, a never ending source of hope and life. 

“I’m so glad” she replied softly, before moving back over to the bed to retrieve some of the decorations from earlier. 

“Now we decorate it! You can think of the decorations on a Yule tree as wishes for the year to come, not unlike what we do at New Years. Each of them are symbolic...fruits for a successful harvest, love charms for happiness, nuts for fertility,coins for wealth, so and and so forth” she explained as she began to string up the popcorn string on the tree.

“Oh I see.” She certainly could understand that, though without knowing the source of the discord, she couldn’t help much in solving it. But perhaps he could help in another way, albeit more indirectly.

Here are some of the most common Gods and Goddesses used in the Craft but by no means is a representation of the number that could possibly be used in the Craft. I hope this helps everyone out and if you are like me who prefers to work with Gods and Goddesses for specific needs and concerns - then I bet this is one of the most helpful guide for you!

List of the Goddesses in the Craft:

Aphrodite: Greek Goddess of passionate and sexual love. She will assist you in pulling love energy towards yourself.

Aradia: Italian Goddess and also known as the Queen of the Witches, daughter of Diana. Aradia is an extremely powerful entity and protectress of Witches in general.

Arianrhod: Welsh Goddess of the stars and reincarnation. Call upon her to help you with past life memories and difficulties as well as for contacting star people.

Artemis: Greek Goddess of the Moon.

Astarte: Greek Goddess of Fertility. Whether you wish to bear children or have a magnificent garden - she will assist you on your desire.

Athena: Greek Warrior Goddess and Protectress. Someone giving you a rough time at work? Call on Athena to help you out!

Bast: Egyptian Goddess of Protection and Cats. Bast is great for vehicle travel as well as walking down a dark alley. Call on her essence in the form of a giant panther to see you through your destination.

Brigid: Celtic Warrior Goddess and Protectress. Brigid is also a Triple Goddess. She is strong and wise. Call on her to help protect your children in tough situations.

Ceres: Roman Goddess of the Harvest.

Cerridwen: Welsh Moon and Harvest Goddess, also associated with the Dark Mother aspect of the Crone.

Demeter: Greek Earth Mother Archetype. Excellent Goddess where birthing or small children are involved.

Diana: Roman Moon Goddess and Goddess of the Hunt. Diana is many faceted. She is a seductress (as she enchanted her brother Lucifer to beget Aradia in the form of a cat) as well as a mother figure for Witches.

Dyrads: Greek Goddess of Feminine Spirits of the Trees.

Flora: Roman Goddess of Spring and Birth. For beautiful flowers, babies and all bounties of Earth Mother.

Fortuna: Roman Goddess of Fate.

Freya: Scandinavian Moon Goddess and wife/lover of Odin. Also commander of the Valkyries.

Hathor: Egyptian Goddess and Protectress of Women in Business. A Hathor’s Mirror is very important for the Witch. Hathor was cunning as well as beautiful.

Hecate: Greek Moon Goddess as in Crone or Dark Mother.

Hera: Greek Goddess of Marriage. If handfasting or some type of commitment is the issue, Hera is the Goddess to seek. Just remember that she has a vindictive side as well.

Hestia: Greek Goddess of Home and Hearth. Building a house, remodeling or apartment hunting. Safety in the home and the family unit.

Inanna: Sumerian Goddess, representation of the Mother in the Triple Goddess.

Isis: Egyptian Goddess represents the Complete Goddess or the Triple Goddess connotation in one being.

Kali: Hindu Goddess of Creativity and Destruction. She is the Protectress of abused women. Kali-Ma should be called if a woman is in fear of physical danger. Her powers are truly awesome.

Lilith: Hebrew Goddess and Adam’s first wife and said to be turned into a demoness; however, if you have ever read any of Zecharia Sitchin’s work, you may change your mind. In my opinion, Lilith was a Star Woman bred with Adam. This would make her a goddess of Higher Intelligence or a representation of the Star People.

Maat: Egyptian Goddess of Justice and Divine Order. Maat is the true balance of any situation. She plays no favorites and will dispense justice to all parties involved. Be sure your own slate is clean in the situation before you call her.

Morgan: Celtic Goddess of Water and Magick. Morgan was said to be married to Merlin. It was from him she learned her magick. She was also doubled with The Lady of the Lake.

Muses: Greek Goddesses of Inspiration who vary in number depending upon the pantheon used.

Nephtys: Egyptian Goddess of Surprises, Sisters and Midwives.

Norns: Celtic Goddess, the three sisters of the Wyrd. Responsible for weaving fate - past, present and future.

Nuit: Egyptian Goddess - a Sky Mother. Often seen depicted in circular fashion cradling the stars.

Persephone: Greek Goddess of the Underworld as well as Harvest. Daughter of Demeter.

Selene: Greek Goddess of the Moon and Solutions. Appeal to Selene to bring a logical answer to any problem.

Valkyries: Scandinavian Goddess of Women Warriors who carried the souls of men slain in battle to heaven.

Venus: Roman Goddess of Love and Romance.

Vesta: Roman Goddess of Fire.

List of the Gods in the Craft:

Although the Goddess plays an important part in Witchcraft, the God should not be looked upon as any less important. He is the necessary balance to obtain harmony and has his own power and expertise.

Adonis: Greek God and consort of Aphrodite. Also another name for “Lord.” In Phoenician his counterpart is Astarte. A vegetation God. Roman counterpart is Venus.

Anubis: Egyptian God and Guardian of Isis. Jackal-headed God of Protection. Call on him to protect both home and person.

Apollo: Greek and Roman God. The twin brother of Artemis. God of the Sun, Light and the Arts.

Apsu: Babylonian God, his mate is Tiamat.

Cernunnos: Celtic God known as the Horned God and consort of the Lady. Also Kernunnos.

Eros: Greek God of Romance and Passionate Love.

Horus: Egyptian God. Head of a Falcon and body of a man. God of all-seeing eye and healing.

Hymen: Greek God of Marriage and Commitment. His counterpart is Dionysus.

Lucifer: Italian God. Soulmate and Brother of Diana. Father of Aradia. God of the Sun and Light.

Mithra: Persian God. Sun God and bringer of Light. A soldier’s God.

Odin: Scandinavian God, counterpart of Freya. This is the God who hung on the Tree of Yggdrasil to obtain second sight. His familiars are the Raven and the Wolf. In his youth he is depicted as a terrible God. In his old age, he was known as a God of Wisdom and Psychic Sight.

Osiris: Egyptian God, counterpart of Isis. Over-all God form including vegetation and after-life.

Pan: Greek God of Nature and the Woods, Laughter and Passion. Also music and personal abandon.

Poseidon: Greek God of the Sea. His familiars are dolphins and horses.

Ptah: Egyptian God and Expert Craftsman and Designer. God of creative enterprise with the hands.

Shiva: Hindu God and consort of Kali. God of the universal cycle of birth-death-rebirth. Shiva can be both kind and terrible.

Thor: Scandinavian God of Sky and Thunder. A kindly God of the common people, including farmers and sailors.

Thoth: Egyptian God of Reincarnation. Also a Moon God and favorable to science and wisdom.

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