Hekate’s complex history includes a wide variety of relationships, from the epic tale of her guiding Persephone back and forth to the Under World to her maternal bond with the ancient witch, Medea. In addition, Hekate and her many names can provide us with a source of magickal energy and personal guidance when it comes to our own relationships. Hekate’s dominion over the Realm of the Liminal is where the energy of relationships can be found – as a co-creation... Read more
Hekate is a complex goddess with a long history. She is the Goddess of Witchcraft, a guide along the path, and the universal Keeper of the Keys. There is much to learn about Hekate from the written records, but for a witch to truly know Hekate, we need to experience her. This is our awakening to what has always been within us. Her history is that of all unruly women, labeled as witches and otherwise. However, learning this history helps us to reclaim our power and to understand how we are of her. It is a cautionary tale of beauty and power reduced to dust, yet she rises again. As do her witches. Lift the veil of your own sacredness to connect to the Witch Mother. Read more
There are countless ways to use the cards for guidance. A simple technique using two cards - one representing what to move towards and the other what to move away from - is an excellent practice. There are many ways to attune a deck to working with Hekatean forces and spirits. Keep your cards beside an image of her, with an altar activating the power of the card spirits. For seven days, make an offering to her and ask her to infuse her wisdom into the cards. Light a white candle beside the cards and burn incense sacred to her while petitioning her to pour her wisdom into the cards. Add this into your practice of daily devotional work. Petition Hekate’s blessing and wisdom for the deck. Read more
Keeping Her Keys
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