Everyday Witch's Book of Deities: Ancient Gods for Modern Pagans

by Deborah Blake

192 pages, Paperback

Published April 8, 2026

About the author

Deborah is the author of over a dozen non-fiction books on modern witchcraft and a tarot and oracle decks from Llewellyn. Her fiction includes the Baba Yaga series, The Broken Rider series, and the Veiled Magic series, and her cozy mysteries The Catskill Pet Rescue series (mostly from Berkley) as well as a few stand-alone novels.

Deborah lives in a 130 year old farmhouse in upstate NY with multiple cats. She believes in magic, laughter, chocolate, and wine. The order may change depending on the day.

Reviews

[Victoria Saffian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I love how the author assures that this book can be for anyone looking to practice/work with a deity. I didn’t think I wanted to but have slowly been interested. I really enjoyed the brief history of each deity, offerings you can use, and way to try and connect with each. Overall, I thought it was a great book.

[Rebecca Elson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review originally appeared on The Magical Buffet website on 07/15/2026.

If you’re a regular reader of The Magical Buffet there are two things you know. One, I love encyclopedia/reference style books. Two, I love Deborah Blake. Thus, in the biggest non-surprise of 2026, I was super excited to learn Deborah Blake had a new book, “Everyday Witch’s Book of Deities: Ancient Gods for Modern Pagans.”

Obviously, there is no shortage of books that are a collection of a bunch of deities, so let’s talk about what’s in here that may be different and of note for potential readers. In this text you’ll find deities from Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Norse, and Celtic pantheons. Blake does a wonderful job giving enough information about each deity that you don’t necessarily need any other reference but writes about them in such a manner that you’ll find that you want to learn more. “Everyday Witch’s Book of Deities” presents ways to decide what deities, if any, you want to incorporate into your spiritual or magical practice and also helps guide you in figuring out what kind of relationship you wish to have with them, and what ways of honoring them feels right for you.

True to everything in Deborah Blake’s “Everyday Witch’s” series, you will everything you need and a great starting point in “Everyday Witch’s Book of Deities.” It’s hard for books to be all things for all people, but Blake does her damnedest to do that for witchy readers.

[Elyse Welles · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Everyday Witch’s Book of Deities, Deborah Blake goes beyond the usual lists and correspondences to explore the living cultural connections that still surround these deities, honoring the traditions that hold them while empowering witches to respectfully expand their own practice. This book meets readers where they are, guiding them through the often-mysterious process of knowing when a deity is calling and how to reach out with clarity, confidence, and care. Blake has created a beautifully accessible, culturally aware, and genuinely practical companion for anyone ready to deepen their devotional path with deity work.

[Allison]

An inspiring guide on several different gods and goddesses across different cultures mostly Celtic, Greek, Roman, Norse, and Egyptian. It includes many spells and rituals to help connect to each of the deities in the book.