The Twelve Gods of the Countryside
There are twelve Gods and Goddesses of the countryside who should be invoked by gardeners and farmers, and by all those who dwell in the country. These deities have power and influence over the weather, over the soil, and over the conditions that allow plants to grow and flourish. Ask for the favor and blessings of these deities when you plant crops or establish a garden. Ask these deities for their favor and guidance in living in harmony with the natural world.
These are the twelve gods of the countryside:
Jupiter, Father Sky, who brings rain, and fair weather, and fresh air
Tellus, Mother Earth, who makes the soil fertile and productive
Sol, the Sun God, who brings light and warmth with his blazing disk
Luna, the Moon Goddess, who lightens the night, and marks the passing of the seasons with her silver orb
Ceres, goddess of grain and wheat, and the food provided by the farm
Liber, god of fertility, and the nourishing drink that comes from the farm
Robigus, the god who protects plants and crops from disease
Flora, the goddess who causes plants to flourish and flower
Minerva, goddess of skilled work and crafts, protector of the grove
Venus, the goddess who watches over the whole garden
Lympha, the goddess who keeps the soil moist so that the plants will grow
Bonus Eventus, the god of good outcomes, who brings success