Death Witchcraft

El | 27 | Death Witch | Hellenic | Spoonie | Libra |

[elthealchemist]

Support Black-Owned Businesses (like mine!)

If you’re looking for Black-owned businesses to support in February (and all year long👀), please consider ordering a divination service from me!

I offer channeled messages, tarot/oracle readings, guidance readings, ancestral and spirit readings, you name it! All funds from this shop go towards my medical bills and living expenses!

Any amount helps! If you can’t support, please reblog to spread the word!

Thank you ✨

Buy The Sibyl's Cave a Coffee

Become a supporter of The Sibyl's Cave today!

[enodia-polymorphous]

Prayer for when you're in need of financial blessings

Hekate of the Three Roads, Queen of the Crossroads, may you open the road for me to receive the financial blessings I require.

Kleidoukos, Hekate the Keybearer, unlock the way for me, under your gracious guidance.

May you, too, pass the torch to Unseen Wealth, who resides in the underbelly of the mortal realm, He who sits alongside the Springtime Queen in rule. May he cultivate the seeds of abundance as he does the seeds of the earth with giving Deo 🌾

After "I require" in the first paragraph, you can add your specific request.

Have a prayer request? Feel free to send me an ask!

Enjoy my posts or prayers? You can leave me a tip on Kofi :)

divider by -> @enchanthings-a

[briarsandbones]

I Opened a Ko-Fi Shop!

Hi everyone!

I opened a Ko-Fi shop to sell my readings through! If you've ever wanted to receive guidance from your deities, participate in a channeling session, or receive a handcrafted letter, book a session with me! All funds support my living expenses and medical bills!

The Sibyl's Cave's Readings

Readings Open! Click to see The Sibyl's Cave's reading menu.

[elthealchemist]

This is my Ko-Fi shop that I run as a devotional act to Hekate and Kybele! Please support it if you have the means to do so!

[enodia-polymorphous]

Do you have any recourse recommendations for learning about Hekate? I want to learn more about her and start worshipping :3

Hello there! Yes I do! Very exciting that you want to start worshipping her.

Circle for Hekate - Volume I: History & Mythology by Sorita d’Este is my number one suggestion because you will learn so much - as the subtitle says - history and myth about Hekate. It will directly combat some misinformation around her (MMC archetype) and also help you understand more complex elements (conflated or syncretised deities).

While this book doesn't tell you how to worship her exactly, information based in cultural and religious context is always helpful in the actual doing of your practice!

I also recommend reading the Orphic Hymn to Hekate and her section in Hesiod's Theogony to understand her more.

Theoi.com is a common place to start with the gods, but I do want to say that Hekate's entry in this database is one I'd consider incomplete or inaccurate. Her domains are listed as Witchcraft, magic, ghosts which is akin to her 5th century onwards depiction, but not true to a lot of her history and the breadth of her domains as a goddess.

Books that talk about how to work with Hekate can be hit or miss. A lot of them have elements of Wicca or are based in Wicca which doesn't necessarily acknowledge her history and can play into misinformation about her. If you're looking for a hellenic polytheist approach, you can do this without a specific guidebook by researching as you are and then applying these learnings to your practice overall.

If you're over 16 years old, you can also join the Sanctuary of the Crossroads, a devotional community dedicated to Hekate. You can ask questions here, learn more, and chat with others! Invite: https://discord.gg/dW8pTY7zTR

Also my good friend and fellow Dadouchos at the Sanctuary of the Crossroads @elthealchemist is working on a recommended reading list for Hekate and a Starter Guide. We're currently proofreading but they will be available via sanctuaryofthecrossroads.org when they're ready.

Let me know if you have anymore questions!

divider by @enchanthings-a

[unhelpfultarot]

Three of Swords and King of Cups

This basically sucks, but you're managing to cope, via philosophical resignation and soothing beverages.

[apiswitchcraft]

god please just save me the time and unfollow me if you "worship" "lilith"

[subtle-spiritual-oasis-deactiva]

Get To Know Your Mutuals Better!

I was tagged by @etheribot . Thank you! (´• ω •`)

favorite color: black or dark blue. Hard to decide which one is the best.

last song: Blinding by Florence and the Machine. My music taste is stuck back in 2000s-2010s.

currently reading: Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire

currently watching: I've decided to make this November my spooky month and binge a lot of movies with vampires. Yesterday I've watched both Dracula (1931) and Dracula’s Daughter (1936). Next I'll probably watch Nosferatu - both old and new ones.

currently craving: persimmons! After all, it's currently their season, at least where I live.

I tag: @diceandwitchcraft @nymphenae @devouredbyflame @hats-off-to-hermes

[hats-off-to-hermes]

Thank you for the tag @subtle-spiritual-oasis and @thiloxavier!! ^^

favourite colour: gold! or like a deep yellow

last song: wish you were here by Kitsch Club (listening to music as I write this!)

current reading: Divine Mania by Yulia Ustinova

currently watching: I'm not actively watching anything but last night I watched some season 2 episodes of Matlock! The show I always return to is Miraculous Ladybug after a season is released and I'm emotionally prepared haha

currently craving: some really nice fish and chips (I wanted some over the weekend but didn't get a chance!)

I tag (no pressure): @ladylavenderstone, @elthealchemist

[elthealchemist]

Omg thanks for the tag @hats-off-to-hermes!!

favourite colour: forest green or hunter’s green!

last song: You Can Have It All by Florence + The Machine

currently reading: Arcana Mundi - Magic and the Occult in the Greek and Roman Worlds by Georg Luck

currently watching: Fionna and Cake season 2!

currently craving: chicken fingers and french fries from Raising Cane’s

I tag (no pressure!!): @clios-favorite-muse

[theheidfox]

This is gonna be extremely unpopular but one of the reasons why I had such a hard time accepting my role as a godspouse and it took me literally 15 years to go through with it was EXACTLY the community.

Spouses I knew back then were so...fast and hushed about it, ALL GODS WERE THEIR SPOUSE

they are not even practicing anymore.

They are not even in paganism anymore.

I didn't want to be taken as someone with empty vows because Loki was popular, I didn't want to be seen as just another one...

The weight of life long devotion and companionship does exist to me. It's serious. After I started to think seriously about it it took me another 5 years to come through, because to me it is such a strong vow - like any marriage should be.

It's not a passing fancy, it's not always roses and rainbows. it's not a trend.

My connection with him comes from the dawn of my soul and will last till after the dusk of time. No one could take that place in my life.

It's a 24/7 commitment and part of my life, not a ritual bound and designated hours event.

But again, I hear people say they cannot think of me without thinking of Loki, that we are just...a mirror of each other (or like he calls me, flamebearer).

It's an honor I do not take lightly.

It's a sacred role and should be treated as such.

But again, it's my own opinion.. yeah.

[heatherwitch]

🕯🍂🌙🥀🖤🥀🌙🍂🕯

May the autumn months bring you closure, understanding, and a feeling of contentment.

[enodia-polymorphous]

Triarchia - Festival of the Three Kings

Today at the Sanctuary of the Crossroads, we're celebrating a sanctuary-specific holiday - Triarchia!

On this day we honour Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, recognising their positions as kings and reflecting on their domains.

One of our wonderful Neokoroi, Van, is hosting the activities for the day and you can participate at any time! You can also pick and choose which prompts to answer.

As a teaser, we are starting with Zeus and the following prompts:

Share a goal you’d like to accomplish. (It can be for this year, or more long term) What steps are you taking to achieve this goal? Alternatively, you could mention a time where you achieved a goal, what was it? What steps did you take to achieve it? How did it make you feel? Make sure to answer this prompt in ⁠#┆・festivals,

You can also choose to share an epithet of Zeus and reflect on its meaning. Share this prompt in ⁠#┆・discussion

If you'd like to come along and celebrate, join our Sanctuary here!

You can also read about Triarchia on our website here:

Triarchia

Triarchia — Festival of the Three Kings Athenian Calendar Date: 13 PyanepsionHonouring: Zeus, Poseidon, and HadesOrigin: Modern festival by

[enodia-polymorphous]

HEKATE DISCORD SERVER | SANCTUARY OF THE CROSSROADS

☽｡⋆ A 16+ community that honours the ancient greek goddess Hekate, her crossroads, and her many faces!

☽｡⋆ This is a place of connection and education, and we welcome those who walk a path with Hekate.

If you're a Hekate worshipper or you're curious about Hekate (but might be a bit intimidated or wanting to learn more first), then I'd love to invite you to our virtual sanctuary!

Here are some of the things we do:

Monthly events including live readings, presentation nights, scheduled vc events and movie screenings.

Activities like our Hekatean book club, journalling prompts and syncretism discussions.

Devotional conversations about our practices and beliefs, balancing scholarship and personal gnosis.

Opportunities to ask questions, find resources, and connect with like-minded practitioners.

Festival celebrations including the revival of Kleidous Agoge (Procession of the Key) inspired by Hekate's Temple of Lagina.

Prayer request channel, channels to share altars and offerings, a channel to share your experiences!

A monthly divination exchange/offer/request event leading up to deipnon!

⋆˙⟡ Come along to learn about Hekate, expand your worship, and participate in our activities!

Join the Sanctuary!

[briarsandbones]

A Prayer to Hekate for the Path Ahead

Hear, me, O Hekate,

Three-faced goddess of the crossroads.

Saffron-cloaked daughter of Perses,

Your torchlight illuminates the way for all to complete their journeys across all realms.

Khthonia, Ourania, Einalian

Earth, Sky, Sea.

We pass through your protection with each path we choose,

and your keys unlock the doors to the road ahead.

I call upon you, Hekate Enodia.

Grant me the wisdom I need to understand the paths ahead.

Guide me, Hekate Propolos,

Grant me the vision I need to walk the path.

Walk with me, Hekate Phylake,

My trust is in you, I will walk the path alongside you.

Great protector, I sing your praises on this eve.

Give your ear to my prayer and walk with me through the night.

[ilovecrows222]

Praise be the gods that confort me even when I don't have the energy to pray and all I do is cry❤️

[briarsandbones]

Hear me, O Hades, Son of Rhea, Unseen One, You move through the shadows with silent steps, casting your knowing gaze upon those who cross your path. Hades Polydegmenos, welcomer of souls who pass into your realm, I call upon you, incline your sacred ear. Please guide my soul through this life. Impart to me your wisdom, Help me to move as you do through the shrouded paths I walk. I praise you, King Hades, receiver of all.

[elthealchemist]

Look who started a blog to talk about their journey as a priestess!!

[faroffthepath]

"Zeus is objectively evil" I had the greatest conversation with him last night where I felt so much more safe than I remember having felt in a long time and if you think that's evil then off the blog, shoo. respect my king

[dancingonolympus]

*grabs you and shakes you but gently cause I love you* you do not need to be ‘called’ to worship the gods. Just worship. Please just worship if it is what your heart wants.

[moirasgrimoire]

Graveyard Etiquette

for witches, wanderers, and the quietly curious

Speak softly. The dead do not sleep, but they listen.

Never walk directly over a grave. Circle around with respect.

Leave offerings only if they are natural: flowers, stones, a whispered prayer.

Ask for permission before taking anything — even a leaf, even a photograph.

Do not bring loud music, disrespect, or ego. You are a guest.

Coins on tombstones are for the dead, not souvenirs.

If you cry, do it freely. Spirits understand grief.

Do not perform magic on a grave unless explicitly invited — by the spirit or by blood.

Never disturb animal life. Cats and crows are guardians here.

When you leave, turn back once and thank the cemetery for having you.

Some places remember. Some places respond. Walk gently.