Are you an Art Witch, a Music Witch, or other creative soul? Whether you’re riding a motivational high and want to keep going or are trying to rekindle your creative spark, you may be interested in the following deities.
These Gods and Goddesses are associated with creativity and the arts. If you’re in need of inspiration or looking for a fellow creative as your patron, They may be able to help you with your pursuits! 
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Picture from Mythology Source: Ame-no-Uzume
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto
Ame-no-Uzume is a Shinto Goddess associated with fun, revelry, dance, and the arts. She is a patroness/matron deity of dancers and performers. Also associated with dawn, light, and sensuality, this Goddess may be able to assist with Solar Magick and Sex Magick as well.
More about Ame-no-Uzume can be found on Wikipedia: Ame-no-Uzume
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Apollo
Apollo is a Greek Pantheon God of creativity, enlightenment, light, and music. In addition to these more upstanding areas of culture, Apollo is also associated with thieves and travelers. He is often depicted with a laurel crown made of bay leaves - a symbol of success, especially in the arts and in sports.
For more information about Apollo including his myths and correspondences, visit the Spells8 Gods Temple Lesson: The God Apollo as well as Apollo’s Devotional Prayer for Inspiration
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Athena
Athena is a Greek Goddess of wisdom and strategy. She is associated with cunning, knowledge, and diplomacy, making her an excellent deity for those who are developing related skills. While wisdom and strategy are Athena’s primary associations, a lesser-known association of Hers is with crafting. Athena is also a goddess of crafts, including those made by hand.
For more information about Athena including appropriate offerings, visit Athena’s Devotional Prayer for Wisdom
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Picture from MythLok: Cao Guojiu: The Immortal Scholar
Cao Guojiu
A figure from Chinese Mythology, Cao Guojiu is a member of the Taoist Pantheon. He represents justice, helping those in need, and combating corruption. Cao Guojiu is associated with magic, immortality, humility, theater (specifically the Opera), and the arts.
Additional information about Cao Guojiu can be found on Wikipedia: Cao Guojiu
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Cerridwen
Cerridwen is a Goddess of the Celtic/Welsh Pantheon 
She is sometimes depicted as an enchantress or sorceress and is associated with magick. Her cauldron is also sacred and associated with the sharing of wisdom, inspiration, and creativity.
As a Goddess of the Moon, Cerridwen may also be relevant for those who practice and enjoy Moon Magick.
For more information about Cerridwen, visit her full lesson in the Spells8 Goddess Temple Course: Cerridwen: Goddess Symbols, Correspondences, Myth & Offerings
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Dionysus
Dionysus is a Greek God associated with theater, performance, and revelry. He is a patron of the arts and a lover of fun. Dionysus is sometimes portrayed as a cultured entity who enjoys the arts, but He also has a wild side. Those who enjoy Chaos Magick may find themselves a good match with Dionysus.
Dionysus’ equivalent in the Roman Pantheon is the God Bacchus, ruler of the wild and exciting Bacchanalia Festivals.
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Pictures from World History: Hephaistos
Hephaistos
Hepaistos (alt. Hephaestus) is the Greek God of fire, the forge, and crafting. As a god of sculpting and creation, He may assist with certain types of crafting, especially when their creation involves heat and flame.
His Roman equivalent is the God Vulcan, ruler of the Vulcanalia Festival held yearly on August 23 
For more information about this deity, visit Hêphaistos/Vulcan: God of the Forge 
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The Muses
The Nine Muse Goddesses, known collectively as “The Muses”, are believed to be daughters of the God Zeus. Each of the nine goddesses has a particular creative area that they rule over and assist with.
Ourania/Urania - Muse of Astrology & Astronomy
Erato - Muse of Love & Sex
Terpsichore - Muse of Dance
Clio - Muse of History
Polymnia - Muse of Sacred Poetry
Thalia - Muse of Comedy
Melpomene - Muse of Tragedy
Euterpe - Muse of Music
Calliope - Muse of Justice and Heroes
For more information about the muses and spellwork related to them, feel free to visit the previous Weekly Witchy Challenge - Your Magickal Muse 
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Thoth
Thoth is a member of the Egyptian Pantheon and is associated with wisdom, writing, magic, and the moon, among others. As the believed creator of hieroglyphics and a keeper of wisdom, He is an excellent diety for writers, researchers, and scholars.
For more about Thoth, visit the Spells8 God’s Temple Lesson: Thoth: Egyptian God of Writing, Wisdom & the Moon as well as the Thoth Devotional for Clarity and Wisdom
Working With a Deity for the First Time
Want to connect with one of the creative deities above but not sure how to begin? The following resources will help you learn the basics of deity work and teach you how to build a wholesome bond with a higher power 
Deity Worship: How to Honor Pagan Gods & Goddesses
Create Your Deity Altar for Giving Offerings & Prayers at Home
Who is your favorite creative diety? What creative passions and hobbies do you enjoy?
Feel free to share your spell experiences, advice, and wisdom with fellow coven members in the comments below.
Blessed Be! 
