ANALYSIS VERBI DIVINI – HETEKA (LUX Ritual Rewritten)
For anyone who likes the idea of the LUX Analysis of the Keyword, but doesn’t vibe with the Christian parts and especially for those who work with Hekate
To bring in divine light :)
Inner victory
Also, according to Crowley (sorry I do think he is a bit nutty) works against fascism
Something to do with the V for Victory sign (peace sign)
Again I think he is a bit of a nutcase, HOWEVER
If anyone wants to use THIS version to help fight fascism….
I think they would be doing something wonderful :)
Another thing: For those that do not want to call in Apophis against Fascism, I offer this Hekate version as replacement
BEGINNING:
Face East. Perform Crux Enodiae:
1. Raise right arm to the heavens.
Drag down divine light, pausing at the third eye, ending at the solar plexus.
Intone: PHŌS (Light)
2. Keep moving arm down, pointing between your toes.
Feel the light banish all darkness and fill all shadows.
Intone: SKOTÓS (Darkness)
3. Bring right arm out, shooting light to the right.
Intone: DÝNMIS (Power)
4. Cross right arm over to the left, bringing left arm up to meet it, forming a cross.
Intone: SOPHÍA (Wisdom)
5. Bring arms to center, forming prayer hands at the heart.
Intone: ENODIA. AMEN. (The Way)
LUX Ritual: HETEKA
Extend arms in a cross.
• Vibrate: HETEKA — Hē, Epsilon, Tau, Epsilon, Kappa, Alpha
• Say: “The Sign of Hekate at the Crossroads.” (T)
Stand in silence. Let the Crossroads open within you.
Raise the right arm to point upwards, keeping the elbow square, and lower the left arm to point downwards, keeping the elbow square, while turning the head over the left shoulder looking down so that the eyes follow the left forearm, and say:
"L, the Torch of Hekate."
Raise both of your arms, palms forward, to form the letter "v." The angle between them should be about 60 degrees. Tilt your head back and say:
"V; the Descent of Soteria” (the Sign of Victory over Fascism)
Cross your arms on your chest to form the letter "X," with your palms facing you. Bow your head and say,
"X, the Veil of Hekate"
“H. E. T. E. K. A.”
Repeat with the gestures in rhythm, saying each letter as follows:
• Cross = H
• (L) Torch = E
• V = T
• (X) Veil = E
• Cross = K
• V = A
Keep your arms extended and say,
"The Light......"
After a moment, fold your arms on your chest (form an "X" again) and say,
"........of Hekate."
Now extend your arms to form a cross again and, as you say the following oration, slowly start to raise them up to the "V" position, while gradually tilting your head back:
“Hekate, Enodia, Guardian of the Ways!
Trimorphis, Apotropaia, She Who Protects!
Phōs, Skotós, Manifest and Hidden One!
Optional Addition ;)
“Burn/Drive Away All Fascism, Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Transphobia (can list any movement needed or wanted)
With Your Torches!
With Your Might and Power!”
Then strongly vibrate HETEKA Your head should be tilted back completely by now, and your arms should be in the shape of a "V."
Become aware of a glowing white brilliance above you and say,
Descendat Lux "Let the Divine Light descend."
Slowly lower your arms to form an "X" on your chest again and, as you do so, feel the Divine Light descending through your body. Let it energize you for a few moments.
Lastly, Vibrate:
“HETEKA
HETEMMA”
ENDING:
Perform Crux Enodiae Again to Finish Ritual
1. Raise right arm to the heavens.
Drag down divine light, pausing at the third eye, ending at the solar plexus.
Intone: PHŌS (Light)
2. Keep moving arm down, pointing between your toes.
Feel the light banish all darkness and fill all shadows.
Intone: SKOTÓS (Darkness)
3. Bring right arm out, shooting light to the right.
Intone: DÝNMIS (Power)
4. Cross right arm over to the left, bringing left arm up to meet it, forming a cross.
Intone: SOPHÍA (Wisdom)
5. Bring arms to center, forming prayer hands at the heart.
Intone: ENODIA. AMEN. (The Way)