Description

Origin & Traditional Use

A small offering plate with a star design, used to present offerings to spirits, gods and ancestors on the altar. Offering plates and bowls are found in every religious tradition.

Uses in the Work

Place food, drink, incense, herbs, blood, jewellery or coins on it as offerings to a demon or patron spirit, and leave them for a set period before disposing of them respectfully. It can also hold a sigil and a charged stone during a working, or the ashes of a petition. Keep one plate for each spirit you work with if possible.

Pairs Well With

Pentagram Stainless Steel Chalice 4.75″; Black Salt – 1 oz; Triple Moon Offering Plate 7″

Lore

In ancient Greece, offerings to the underworld gods were placed in pits or on the ground rather than on raised altars. The Roman household honoured its spirits, the Lares, with a small plate of food at every meal.

What You Receive

Approximately 4″ however sizes may vary slightly.