Offerings to the Goddess

Isis has received a lot of strange offerings from me since I started my daily devotions. When I first began I was pretty traditional in what she received. Often I'd give her a cup of milk and a few pieces of chocolate. She seemed to enjoy them but I imagined she'd get bored of the same offerings every day. I also started reading about how the Ancient Egyptians didn't waste the offerings to the gods, but consumed them after the ritual. I imagined I'd start putting on weight if I was eating chocolates every night.

I began giving Isis non-food offerings as well. Incense is a favorite one and she seems to enjoy sandalwood incense. Also during the summer I'd cut fresh roses and place them in her altar. I especially offered her a hot pink rose. Not only did she love the color but the rose had a special significance to me. The rose bush I offered flowers from was in very poor health when I received it through the mail. As I nursed it back to health I asked for Isis to give me her blessing and to help the flowers bloom as a sign. The rose bush shortly thereafter flourished and produced many beautiful flowers before the frost.

My altar with a rose from my garden.

Isis also seems fond of offerings made specifically with her in mind. One night I thought of making a chocolate cake even though I hadn't planned on it. Isis kept giving a nudge she wanted chocolate cake. I finally told her, "I'll make you the cake if I can find some frosting." (I didn't know if I had any left.) Almost immediately I found a can of frosting so then I was obligated to make the cake! Needless to say we both enjoyed the cake and Isis was happy to receive that as an offering for most of the week.

Isis sometimes gets fresh-baked cake

I guess it's safe to say Isis has a sweet tooth! As a mother goddess she also seems to like anything connected with fertility symbols such as milk or grains. She loves it when I bring her fresh-baked bread or a sweet piece of fruit. Isis sometimes has received some odd offerings. Up to this point she hasn't complained though. 

Here's a list on some of the offerings I routinely give to Isis.

Sweets:

Chocolate

Cookies

Chocolate cake or brownies (she loves it more if you make them)

Carrot cake

Candy

Beverages:

Milk

Water

Tea (fresh brewed)

Wine

Other Offerings:

Breakfast cereal

Yogurt

Taffy Apple

Grapes

Crackers and Cheese

Sandwich

While some of these offerings are odd I've never gotten the impression Isis is upset or choosy about the offerings. Perhaps it's the love behind the offering that's more valuable to her. Some nights I feel more of an impulse to give her treats like a dessert while other times I want to give her something more substantial such as bread, cheese or fruit. This Thanksgiving she will receive a portion of the turkey with dressing. What better way to include the gods into our family by sharing a dinner with them?