Spiderwitch Chronicles

he/they Hekate devotee Hellenic witch

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

is Grock the Propogator's Brother Chuck????

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

If the Gods are capable of being with multiple people at once, they are also capable of being with multiple iterations of you in time and space.

They are patient, they know all they require from you is done at all times.

You are not in a hurry in your practice.

You are held in the divine hands of those who guide us.

[astral-spirited]

The Many Epithets of Hekate

An epithet is an honorary and praiseful descriptive title used as part of a name. For example, Alexander The Great. In polytheistic religions, specifically that of Greece and Rome, an epithet was not only a praiseful description, but also a focus on a specific aspect of that divinity and their powers that you are petitioning for purposes related to that aspect. The following is a list I compiled of Hekate’s many historical epithets. These epithets come from the Greek Magical Papyri, The Chaldean Oracles, Greek poetry, hymns & myths and ancient inscriptions. A few of the epithets have unknown meaning. Other epithets are unverified but speculated to belong to Hekate. Either way - the epithets are definitely fitting for Her and I don’t think She’d reject them.

You will find as you go through the list of epithets of this ancient and vast goddess that many of the epithets are contradictory to others. Being a goddess with such an ancient history with many evolutions and having domain over so many realms, it’s only natural that for example, the Greek Magical Papyri epithets which tend to be darker are going to vary greatly from that of the Chaldean Oracles which view Her as a universal power and axis mundi and anima mundi.

This list would not be possible without the work of Sara Neheti Croft, author and artist of Knowing Hekate: A Spiritual Coloring Experience, particularly her posts here. Also the work of Leonardo at Voces Magicae, particularly his post here. I’m extremely thankful for their research, work and devotion. They did most of the actual research and compilation, I’ve just merged them into a master-list for easy reference.

Abronoê ‘Gracious-minded’, ‘Providing Grace’, ‘Gracious’ Adamantaea ‘Unconquerable’, ‘Untamable Goddess’ Admêtos ‘Indomable’, ‘Unconquered’ Aenaos ‘Eternal’ Agallomenen Elaphoisi ‘Rejoicing in Deer’ Agia ‘Sacred’, ‘Holy’ Aglaos ‘Radiant’ Agriope ‘Wild-eyed’, ‘Fierce-faced’, ‘Savage-watcher’, ‘wild-voiced’ Agrotera ‘Huntress’ Aidônaia ‘Goddess of Hades’, ‘Of the Underworld” Aimopotis ‘Blood-drinker’, ‘Murderer’ Aiônos ‘Eternal’ Aizêiοs ‘Vigorous’ Aktinochiatis ‘Radiant haired’, ‘With Rays for Hair’ Aktiophis [Of Unknown Meaning] Alexeatis ‘Averter of Evil’ Alkimos ‘Powerful’, ‘Strong’, ‘Stout’, ‘Brave’ Amaimaketos ‘Unconquerable’, ‘Raging’, ‘Invincible’, ‘Unapproachable’, ‘Uncontrollable’ Ambrotos ‘Immortal’ Ameibousa ‘One That Transforms’ Amphiphaes ‘Circumlucent’ Amphiprosopos ‘Double-faced’ Amphistomos ‘Double-mouthed’ Anassa ‘Queen’ Anassa Eneroi ‘Queen of the Dead’ Androphonos ‘Killer of Men’ Angelos ‘Messenger’ Antaian Theou ‘She Who Meets’ Antania ‘Enemy of Mankind’ Aôroboros ‘Devourer of the Prematurely Dead’, ‘Devourer of the Untimely Dead’ Apanchomene ‘The Hanged One’ Apotropaios ‘Averting’, ‘Averter’ Aphrattos ‘Unnamed One’ Arêgos ‘Helper’ Archikos ‘Royal’ Ariste ‘The Best’ Ariste Cthonia ‘Best of the World’, ‘Best in the World’ Arkuia / Arkyia ‘Spinner of webs’, ‘Entrapper’ Arrhetos ‘Ineffable’ Astrodia ‘Star-walker’, ‘Star-Courser’ Atala ‘Tender’, ‘Delicate’ Atasthalos ‘Pretentious’, ‘Reckless’, ‘Presumptious’ Athanatos ‘Immortal’, ‘Of Immortal Fame’ Autophyês / Autopheus ‘Self-generating’. ‘Self-begotten’ Azonos ‘Without Borders’ Azostos ‘Ungirt’, ‘Without a Belt’ Baridouchos ‘Barque-holder’, ‘Skiff-holder’ Basileia ‘Queen’, ‘Princess’ Bolos ‘Far-Thrower’, Boôpis ‘Cow-eyed’ Booporos ‘Ox-Herder’ Borborophorba ‘Eater of Filth’ Boukolos ‘Ox-Herder’ Brimô ‘Angry-One’, ‘Terrifying’ Buthios ‘Abysmal’, ‘Of the Depths’ Charopos ‘Ferocious-aspected’, ‘Fierce’, ‘Grim’, ‘Flashing’, ‘Bright, ‘Having blue-grey eyes’, ‘of the Sea’ Chthonia ‘Chthonic’, ‘Of the Earth” Chrysôpis ‘Golden-faced’ Chrysosandalos ‘of Golden Sandals’ Chrysosandalaimopotichthonia ‘Goddess of the Lower World Wearing Golden Sandals and Drinking Blood’ Chrysostephanos ‘Golden-Crowned’, ‘Crowned with Splendor’ Chrysostephês ‘Golden-crowned’ Dadophoros ‘Torchbearer’ Dadouchos ‘Torch-bearer’ Daeira ‘The Knowing One’ Daidalos ‘Cunning’ Damasandra ‘Dominator of Men’, ‘Subduer of Men’ Damnamene ‘Means of Constraint’ Damnodamia ‘Subduer of Subduers’ Damnomeneia ‘Dominating Force’ Dasplêtis ‘Horror’, ‘Frightful-one’ Deichteira ‘Teacher’, ‘Revealer’ Deinos ‘Terrible’ Despoina ‘Lady’, ‘Mistress’ Dione ‘Goddess’ Doloessa / Doloeis ‘Astute-one’, ‘Subtle’, ‘Wily’, ‘Cunning’ Drakaina ‘Serpent’, ‘Dragon’ Eidôlios ‘Phantasmal’, ‘Ghostly’ Eileithyia ‘Nurse of Childbirth’, ‘Goddess of Midwives’ Einalian ‘Of the Sea’ Einodia Thygater Demetros ‘Daughter of Demeter, who is of the Road’ Ekklesia ‘Of the Assembly’ Ekdotis ‘Bestower’ Elaphêbolos ‘Deer-huntress’, ‘Shooter of Deer’ Elateira ‘Driver’, ‘Charioteer’ Ellophonos ‘Fawn-slayer’ Epaine ‘Awe-Inspiring’, ‘Glorious’, ‘Sublime’ Empousa / Empusa [Of unknown meaning, related to the monster Empusa and the idea of phantoms and specters] Empylios ‘At the Gate’ Empyrios ‘Empyrean’ Enodia ‘Of the crossroads’, ‘Of the Roads’, ‘Of the Path’ Ephodia ‘Traveling Expenses’, ‘Provisions for the Road’, ‘Traveling Supplies’, ‘Resources’ Ephoros ‘Guardian’ ‘Overseer’ Epigeioi ‘of the Earth’ Epiphanestate Thea ‘the Most Manifest Goddess’ Epipurgidia ‘on the Tower’ Episkopos ‘Guardian’, ‘One who Watches Over’, ‘Overseer’ Epiteichea ‘The Stronghold’, ‘Fort’ Epi-tymbidia ‘Sepulchral’ Eranne ‘Lovely’ Erannos ‘Lovely’ Ergatis ‘Energizer’ Êrigeneia ‘Daughter of morning’, ‘Early-born’ Erôtotokeia / Erototokos ‘Bearer of love’, ‘Producing Love’, ‘Who Bore Love’ Eukoline ‘Good Tempered’ Eupatepeia ‘Noble-born’ Eurippa ‘Horse-finder’ Geneteira ‘Mother’ Genetyllis ‘Birth-Helper’, ‘Goddess of Childbirth’, ‘Midwife’ Gigaessa ‘Giant’ Gorgo ‘The Grim’, ‘The Gorgon’ Hecatoncheires ‘Hundred-handed’ Hegemonen ‘Guide’ Hêgemoye ‘Queen’ Helike ‘Revolving’ Hersechthonia ‘Speaking From Below’ Hexacheira ‘Of Six Ways’, ‘Of Six Hands’ Hiera ‘Holy One’ Hieros Pyr ‘Holy Fire’ Hipparete ‘Horse-Speaker’ Hippokyon ‘Mare Bitch’, ‘Horse Dog’ Hippoprosopos ‘Horse-Faced’ Hypolampteira [Of Unknown Meaning - possibly related to light or brightness] Iocheaira / Iokheaira ‘Arrow-shooter’, ‘One who Shoots Arrows’ Indalimos ‘Beautiful’ Ippokyôn ‘Mare-Dog’, half dog/ half horse Ippoprosôpos ‘Horse-faced’ Kalkaea ‘Wearer of High Boots’ Kalligeneia ‘Bearing Beautiful Offspring’ Kalliste ‘Fairest’ Kapetoktypos ‘Tomb-disturber’, ‘Causing the Noise of Lamentation’ Kardiodaitos ‘Heart-Eater’, ‘Feasting on Men’s Hearts’ Kareia ‘of Karia’, ‘Kraus’ Karko ‘Lamia’, ‘Child-Eating’, ‘Nocturnal Spirit’ Katachthonia ‘Subterranean’ Katakampsypsaychenos ‘Bender of proud necks’ Kelkaia [Of Unknown Meaning] Keratôpis ‘Horned-faced’, ‘Horned Looking’ Keroeis ‘Horned’ Kthonia ‘Of the Underworld’, ’Of the Earth’ Kleidouchos / Kleidoukhos ‘Key-holder’, ‘Key-keeper’ Klôthaiê ‘Spinner of fate’ Kore ‘Maiden’ Kourotrophos ‘Child’s Nurse’, ‘Nurse of Youths’ Krataios / Kratais ‘Powerful’, ‘Dominator’, ‘Of the Rocks’ Krokopeplos ‘Saffron-Cloaked’ Kunolygmatos ‘Doglike Howler’, ‘Who howls doglike’ Kydimos ‘Glorious’ Kynegetis ‘Leader of Dogs’ Kynokephalos ‘Dog-Headed’ Kynolygmate ‘Howling Like a Dog’, ‘Who Howls Dog-like’ Kyôn ‘Bitch’, ‘Dog’ Kyôn Melaina ‘Black Bitch’, ‘Black Dog’ Kyria ‘The Powerful’, ‘The Supreme’ Laginitis ‘Of Lagina’ Lampadephoros ‘Lamp-bearer’, ‘Torch-bearer’, ‘Who Warns of Nighttime Attack’ Lampadios ‘Lamp-bearer’, ‘Torch-bearer’ Leaina ‘The Lioness’ Leontoukhos ‘Holding a Lion’ Leukophryne ‘White-Browed’, ‘Of the White-Browed Hill’ Limenitis ‘Harbor Goddess’ Limenitikos ‘Of the Harbor’, ‘Harbor Goddess’ Limenoskopos ‘Of the Threshold’, ‘Watcher of Havens’, ‘On the Harbor’, ‘Watching the Harbor’ Liparokredemnos ‘Of the Bright Headband’, ‘Bright-Coiffed’ Liparoplokamos ‘Brilliant-Braided’ Lochias ‘Protector of birth’, ‘Goddess of Childbearing’ Lykaina ‘She-wolf’ Lyko ‘She-wolf’, ‘Wolf-formed’ Maera ‘Shining’ Mageus ‘One who Kneads’ [Possibly related to Magi] Makairapos ‘Blessed-one’ Medeousa / Medusa ‘Protector’, ‘Guard’, ‘Gorgon’ Meisopomenos ‘Laborer of the Moon’ Meisoponeros ‘Vice-Hating’ Megiste ‘Greatest’ Melaine ‘Black’ Melaneimôn ‘Black-clad’, ‘Wearing Black’ Melinoe ‘Soothing One’ Mene ‘Moon’ Moira ‘A Share’, ‘Fate’ Monogenes ‘Only Child’ Monoprosopos ‘With One Face’ Mormo ‘She-Monster’ Munychia [Of Unknown Meaning] Nekuia / Nekyia ‘Goddess of death’, ‘Mistress of corpses’ Nerteria ‘Infernal’, ‘Subterranean’, ‘Nether One’ Nerterios ‘Infernal’, ‘Subterranean’, Nether One’ Nerteron Prytanin ‘Mistress of the Dead’ Noctiluca ‘Light of the Night’, ‘Night Shiner’ Noeros ‘Intellective’ Nomaios ‘Pastoral’ Nychia / Nykhia ‘Nocturnal’ ‘Nocturnal-One’ “Goddess of Night’ Nyktairodyteira ‘Night Riser and Setter’, ‘She that Rises and Sets by Night’ Nykteria ‘Of the Night’ Nykti ‘Of the Night’ Nyktiboos ‘Night-Shouter’, ‘Night-Crier’ Nyktipolos ‘Night-Wandering’ Nyktophaneia ‘Night-shining’ Nymphen ‘Bride’ Nyssa ‘Goader’, “Goal’, ‘Beginning’, ‘Turning Post’, ‘Ambition’ Oistrophaneia ‘Manifester of Madness’ Oistroplaneia ‘Spreader of Madness’, ‘Causing the Wanderings of Madness’ Oksyboê ‘Shrill-screamer’, ‘Shrieker’ Oletis ‘Destroyer’ Opaon ‘Follower’ Opheôplokamos ‘Coiled with Snakes’, ‘With Snaky Curls’ Oriplanos ‘Mountain-roamer’, ‘Mountain-Wandering’ Oroboros ‘Tail-Eating’ Ourania ‘Celestial’, ‘Heavenly’ Ouresiphoites ‘Wanderer in the Mountains’ Oxythymia ‘Gallows’, ‘Quick to Anger’ Paggennêteira ‘Mother of All’ Paiônios ‘Healer’ Pammêtôr ‘Mother of All’ Pandamateira ‘All-tamer’, ‘All-powerful’, “All Subduer’, ‘Master of all’ Pandina [Of Unknown Meaning - Possibly related to ‘whirling’ or ‘rotating’] Pandôteira ‘All-giver’, ‘One who gives everything’, ‘Bestower of Everything’, Bounteous’ Pangaios ‘World-wide’ Panopaia ‘All-seeing’, ‘One who sees everything’, ‘Panorama’ Panta Ephepousa [Of Unknown Meaning] Pantos Kosmou Kleidokhos ‘Keeper of the Keys of the Cosmos’ Pantrephô / Pantrophos ‘All-nurturing’, ‘All-sustaining’, ‘who feeds all’ Parthenos ‘Virgin’ Pasikrateia ‘Universal Queen’, ‘All-powerful’, ‘who dominates all’ Pasimedeonsa ‘All-guarding’, ‘All-protecting’ Pasimedousa ‘Ruling Over All’ Pasiphaessa ‘Wide-Shining’ Patrogenes ‘Father-Begotten’ Pege ‘Source’ Pege Psychon ‘Source of Souls’ Persia ‘Persian’ ‘Daughter of Perses’ Phaennô ‘Brilliant’ Phaesimbrotos ‘Bringer of light to mortals’ Phaethô ‘Radiant’ Pharaea ‘Of Pharaea’, ‘Daughter of Zeus and Pheraea’ Philêremos ‘Lover of Solitude’ Philoskylax ‘Lover of Dogs’ Phoberos ‘Terrible’, ‘Fearful’ Phoebe ‘Bright’ Phoinikopeza ‘Ruddy-footed’ Phôs ‘Holy light’ Phôsphoros ‘Light-bringer’ Phôtoplêx ‘Who smites with light’, ‘Who strikes with light’ Phroune ‘Toad’, ‘Frog’, ‘She-Toad’ Phthorênês ‘Ruin-Bringer’, ‘Corruptor’ Phylakê ‘Protector’, ‘Guardian’, ‘Who Keeps Watch and Ward’ Physis ‘Nature’ (personified) Podarkê ‘Quick-footed’, ‘Fleet-footed’ Polyboteira ‘Generous Giver of Nourishment’ Polykleitos ‘Famed’, ‘Much Renowned’, ‘Far-Famed’ Polyplokamos ‘Of Many Tentacles’, ‘With Many Feelers’ Polymorphos ‘Many-formed’, ‘Of many forms’ Polyôdynos ‘Full of Pain’, ‘One who suffers much’ Polyônymos ‘Many-named’, ‘Of many names’ Potnia Theron ‘Mistress of Animals’, ‘Lady of Wild Beasts’ Presbeira ‘Ancient’, ‘Elder’ Prodomos ‘Of the Vestibule’, ‘Before the House’ Prothegetis ‘Leader’ Prokathegetis ‘She who goes down before’, ‘Leader’, ‘Teacher’, ‘Guide’ Promêthikos ‘With forethought’ Propolos ‘She Who Leads’, ‘Guide’, ‘Companion’, ‘Servant’ Propylaia ‘One Before the Gate’ Prothyraea ‘Before the Gate’ Prostistos ‘Primordial’, ‘The Very First’ Psychopompe ‘Soul-Guide’ Pyriboulos ‘Of fiery counsel’ Pyridrakontozônos ‘Girt with flaming serpents’ Pyriphoitos ‘Fire-walker’ Pyripnos / Pyripnoa ‘Fire-breather’, ‘Breathing Fire’ Pyrophoros ‘Fire-bearer’, ‘Torch-bearer’ Pyrtania ‘Invincible Queen of the Dead’, [Possibly related to ‘Council Chamber’] Rêksipylê ‘Door-breaker’, ‘Gate-breaker’ Reskichthon / Rexichthon ‘Bursting forth from the Earth’, ‘Earth-Cleaver’ Rhododaktylos ‘Rosy-Fingered’ Rixipyle / Rexipyle ‘She Who Throws Down The Gates’ Sarkophagos ‘Flesh-Eater’ Skotia / Skotios ‘Somber’, ‘Of the Dark’, ‘Of the Gloom’ Skylakageia ‘Dog-leader’ Sôteira ‘Savior’ Speirodrakontozonos ‘Girt with Serpent Coils’ Stratêlatis ‘Leader of hosts’, ‘General’ Strophaia ‘Standing as a porter at the door hinge’ Taurodrakaina ‘Bull-Dragon’, ‘half bull/ half serpent’ Taurokarênos ‘Bull-headed’ Tauromorphos ‘Bull-formed’ Taurôpis ‘Bull-faced’ Tauropolos ‘Bull-Herder’ Taurôpos ‘Bull-aspected’ Tartarouchos / Tartaroukhos ‘Ruler of Tartarus’, ‘Controller of Tartarus’ Tergeminus ‘Of Triple-Birth’ Terpsimbrotos ‘Delighting men’, ‘One who delights mortals’, ‘Gladdens the hearts of men’ Tetrakephalos ‘Four Headed’ Tetraoditis ‘Of the Four ways’, ‘Of Four roads’, ‘Haunting Crossroads’, ‘Four-Road’s Mistress’ Tetraônymos ‘Four-named’ Tetraprosôpos ‘Four-faced’, ‘Four-Headed’ Tetraprosôpinos ‘Four-faced’ Thanatêgos ‘Death-Bringer’ Thea Deinos ‘The Dread Goddess’ Therobromon ‘Roaring like a Wild Beast’, ‘Of the City of the Beast’ Thêroktomos ‘Beast-slayer’ Thrinakia ‘Triple-pointed’, ‘Of three extremes’, ‘Triple’ Tlêtê / Tletos ‘Patient’ Triauchenos ‘Triple-necked’, ‘With Three Necks’ Triceps ‘Three-Formed’ Trikaphalos ‘Three-headed’ Trikaranos ‘Three-headed’,’Three-faced’, ‘Triple-headed’ Triktypos ‘Triple-sounding’ Trimorphos ‘Three-Formed’ Trioditis ‘Of the Three ways’, ‘Of the three roads’ Triônymos ‘Triple-named’ Triphthoggos ‘Triple-voiced’, ‘Having Three Voices’ Triprosôpos ‘Triple-faced’ Triva ‘Of the Three Ways’, ‘Goddess of Three Roads’ Tymbidian ‘Sepulchral’ Tymborychos ‘Gravedigger’, ‘Grave-Robber’ Zatheiê ‘Divine’ Zatheos ‘Divine’ Zerynthia ‘Of Mount Zerynthia’ Zônodrakontis / Zonodrakontos ‘Encircled by Serpents’, ‘Covered in Snakes’, ‘Intertwined with Snakes’ Zootrophos ‘Nourisher of Life’

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[spiderwitch-chronicles]

Sometimes I wish there was more content about the non-olympian greek gods.

I love the art made of the olympians, do not misunderstand, but there is so much less poetry i have found about (for an example) the chtonic titans.

The ancient Greek world of course revolves much more around the Olympians, so I understand, but I wish there were more statues of Hekate, more depictions of Nyx and her children, and more poetry about the underground gods, who guide our soul. through death and rebirth.

I love to see Hellenic Polytheists from around the world embracing their gods. I wish i didn't feel so alone in writing, singing and sculpting for mine.

Of course Hekate has many worshippers, and thus art made for her, much more than deities who are much less known, (for an example: Hygeia, Amphirite and Aether +many, many more) but i still find myself longing to find more. I can see all the art of her in a day or two, and don't even get me started on the AI art made of her- that does not count.

[mxmorbidmidnight]

Nazis will never be welcome in paganism. They have no space in our communities, we will have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to nazis. You have no right to the cultures, gods and religions you hijack to spread your disgusting ideologies. You will find no refuge or comraderie amongst pagans.

Reblog to let nazis know they’re not welcome here.

[heycerulean]

you know what? time and tide HAVE roiled me too harshly. diurnal courses HAVE left me with no safe haven. radio preachers, please look for me and find me a little faster.

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

Not my usual stuff, but listen to my crackppt Midnight Burger (the audiodrama) theory:

SPOILERS:

I've beeen re-listening to the pod for the seventh time, and I just picked up on this: In the ep Big Rock, where Ashley the asteroid is hurdling towards earth, Casper and Ava don't see it, but Leif and Gloria do.

Now it is explained in the episode, as two universes being crammed together, half of the people of the world see one while the rest see another, clear, yes? here's the crackpot part:

What if Ava and Casper are from a dofferent universe than Leif and Gloria? It's possible, they travel through multiverses all the time, still they assume they're from the same one. But we've established that all the characters are flawed, (yes, even Ava.) so they may just not have thought about this.

Don't know if I'm late to the party, but I was so proud of figuring this one out, so I had to share, thank you, for attending my Ted talk. (pun intended)

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

Hecate Enodia, You who walk apath with us, Earth.

Hecate Einalia, You of the sea, Ocean.

Hecate Sorteira, saviour, world soul, Sky.

Gifted to You by those sitting up high, are all the places far away, hard to reach. You protect us, Hekate. Those who seek you, taking the path, hard or easy, to where we are meant to go. To You.

I offer You this photo, as a show of Gratitude, for all You have given me, us, your Devotees.

Blessed Be

Hecate is a multifaceted deity. Not only does she have three faces, with which she can study everything, but she also has dominion over the earth, the sea and the sky.

As per myth she was given these as a thank you from the Olypmians (mainly Zeus if i am not mistaken) for her aid in the Titan war.

Hecate is found in all these places. Her name Hekate- is said to mean 'one who works from afar', and as such, she is found in the far reaches of these places. Deep in forests or deserts, high on mountains, deep down in the oceans.

As a guardian of crossroads, entrances and gateways she can also be found at thresholds, such as the sealine, edges of forests and in hills.

Hecate sees us everywhere, and those who are willing to put in the work, she rewards with her blessings and protection.

A truly remarkable goddess, who i am honoured to call my matron deity.

[theoitheoitheoi]

To the Gods you are not sinful, guilty or unclean. You are you, unique in every facet of your existence.

The Gods hold grace for you. Existence is not immoral.

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

I havent had much energy to post lately, but this was exactly what i needed to hear, so thank you.

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

Blessed Autumn friends <3

Remember to take time to appreciate the summer, your body and your spirit. The warmth takes it's toll, and as it cools down again, enjoy gratitude for rhe past months, and allow yourself the respite all of nature takes as summer winds to and end and the leaves explode in colour✨🖤

Thank you, for being here.

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

Blessed monday guys, and happy full moon! Take a moment today for self care, that's all you need to do <3

Have a cup of tea, take a nice long shower, do something you love, read a book, cuddle under blankets or wear the most comfy clothing you have.

Any small rituals to do with water, are incredibly powerful today. The elaborate-ness of your ritual isn't a measure of success. Msall rites work just as well.

Blessings from Hecate and I !

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

Practice returning to the wild

We are not beings outside the wilderness, we have created concrete houses, digital screens and plastic boxes to exclude ourselves from the wild. But the wild is within us. In our reach- Here are some practices that have helped me regain connection to the wild within and without.

-Walk in nature, touch the plants, the trees, the earth. Feel them all on your skin.

-Wear what is comfortable, not what looks good.

-Eat when you're hungry. Stop when you're full.

-Leave worrying about how your body looks. It knows how to take care of you, it is your friend.

-Make art simply because you enjoy it, not to make it look a specific way.

-Offer to the forest spirits

-Listen to the sounds of nature and meditate.

-Leave a window open at night.

-Learn to live in silence.

-Make an altar outdoors, using what the land provides.

[hekateanwitchcraft]

Hekatean Witchcraft Master List

Hekate Posts

Informational Posts

Recommended Reading List

Common Misconceptions of Hekate

What is Hekatean Witchcraft?

Hekate as the Cosmic World Soul

Crowned with Snakes and Branches of Oak: Hekate Brimo

Hekate as a Witch Goddess

Hekate’s Plants/Herbs

Offerings for Hekate

Signs From Hekate

Crossroads and Hekate

Hekate Oil Recipe

Small Ways to Incorporate Hekate Worship/Devotion into Your Everyday Life

Zeus and Hekate

Hekatean Home Protection

Hekate Prayers

Prayer to the Many Faces of Hekate

Hymn to Hekate Pharmakeia

Prayer of Devotion to Hekate

Prayer to Hekate on the Dark Moon

Prayer to Hekate for Vengeance and Justice

Medea’s Invocation of Hekate

Prayer to Hekate for Guidance

Nightly Prayer to Hekate

Prayer to Hekate Soteira

Prayer to Hekate of the Foxes for Guidance

Prayer to Hekate When Crossing Thresholds

Prayer to Hekate to Avert Evil Spirits

Spells and Rituals

Hekatean Circle Casting

Full Moon Ritual

Hekate’s Deipnon and Dark Moon Ritual

Rite of Dedication to Hekate

Invocation of Hekate for Rites of the Dead

Invocation of Hekate and Helios for Aid in Witchcraft

To Prevent an Enemy’s Progress and Success

Hekate’s Open Pathways Spell

Hekatean Witchcraft Curse

Ritual to Banish a Malignant Spirit

Medeia Posts

Introduction to Worshipping Medeia

Medeia Epithets

Prayer to Medeia for Women’s Empowerment

Prayer to Medeia for Aid in Witchcraft

Prayer to Medeia for Vengeance

Prayer to Medeia for Guidance

Pan Posts

Offerings for Pan

Invocation of Pan for Aid in Witchcraft

To Pan in the Fall

To Pan in the Winter

Prayer to Pan for Easing Depression

Pan’s Love and Sex Charm

General Posts

Shrines: A Moderately In-Depth Look

Witchcraft History Book Recommendations

Deities, Worship, and Magic

Prayer Candle Divination

On Substitutions

A Note on Priesthood

Witchcraft and Hellenic Polytheism

A Cunning Man Who Liked Men: A Bit About James Thomas

Spells and Rituals

Kirke’s True Colors Spell

Rite of Blood

To Curse a Bigot

Halloween Ritual

To Strengthen a Distant Relationship

Stop Gossip Spell

For Protection Against Witchcraft

Gay Love Spell: To Conjure Love from Another Man

(To be continuously updated)

[spiderwitch-chronicles]

Hecate Mother of Witches- we thank you for your blessings and guidance.

Devotional edit for Lady Hecate, feel free to tell me any interesting experiences with Hecate you've had!

[ministaxxposts]

Tarot Misconception

Many people think tarot is a tool to tell the future. To some degree, this is true. However, the best way to utilise tarot and is to ask for advice on things.

'What can I do to reach this goal?'

'What is the best way to approach this situation?'

'How can I help serve myself in a positive way?'

These examples are what tarot is best for, as it can help you build a path to success. Whilst the popular 'past, present, future' can be a good start for beginner readers it's important to understand that tarot is a tool that can unlock good planning.

[witchtickles]

Hecate

Deity Of: witchcraft, the moon, death & rebirth, crossroads & boundaries, magic, ghosts, necromancy Animals: dogs, horses, snakes, owls Crystals: black tourmaline, obsidian, amethyst, smoky quartz, labradorite Herbs & Trees: mugwort, wormwood, yarrow, lavender, mandrake, nightshade, oak, cypress, aconite Favorite Offerings: garlic, onions, honey, any associated herbs Symbols: keys, torches, crescent moon, triple moon

Hecate is a Greek goddess of witchcraft and a psychopomp of the underworld. She was often depicted with a torch and a key, symbols of her role as a guide to souls on their way to the afterlife.

She is a powerful figure among modern witches, often called upon for guidance and protection. Her assistance is sought by those pursuing spiritual growth and transformation, and her role as a moon goddess make her popular among those who practice lunar magic.

Hecate is depicted as a triple goddess. Traditional hekataia show her three aspects situated around a central column, often holding snakes, keys, torches, and daggers. Ovid wrote, "Look at Hecate, standing guard at the crossroads, one face looking in each direction."

Decorate a shrine or altar to Hecate with keys, lunar symbols, any of her associated crystals, figurines of her associated animals, especially black ones, and yellow or orange candles to symbolize her torches. If you have room and are so inclined, you can also include a cypress bonsai.

[keysatthecrossroad]

Mother of Darkness, of Night, of Liminal; see us through our darkest times so that we may find,

Goddess of Light, of Day, of Stability; see us through our best of times so that we may find,

Hekáte of Crossroads, of Torchlight, of Keys; let us be devoted to You in both our dark and our light!