11/16/2013
I will be doing some workings tonight.
Hecate
HEX: Old World Witchery
HEKATE (or Hecate) is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon,the crossroads, ghosts and necromancy.
November 16 is the Night of Hecate which begins at sunset
Hecate Aided in rescuing Persephone, (Demeter's daughter, the queen of the Underworld and the maiden of spring), from the Underworld.
In the Tarot, She is the Threes and the High Priestess;
Her gems are star sapphire, pearl, moonstone, and crystal;
Plants are the yew tree, cypress, o***m, poppy, almond, mugwort, hazel, moonwort, civet, menstrual blood, camphor, garlic, aloes, all sweet virginal odors;
Tools are the cauldron, the besom, knives, the key; animals are the dogs and horses, black cats.The owl is Her messenger.
Hecate reminds us of the importance of change, helping us to release the past, especially those things that are hindering our growth, and to accept change and transitions. She sometimes asks us to let go of what is familiar, safe, and secure and to travel to the scary places of the soul.
New beginnings, whether spiritual or mundane, aren't always easy. But Hecate is there to support and show you the way.
Hekatê of the Path, I invoke Thee, Lovely Lady of the Triple Crossroads,
Celestial, Chthonian, and Marine One, Lady of the Saffron Robe.
Sepulchral One, celebrating the Bakchic Mysteries among the Souls of the Dead,
Daughter of Persês, Lover of Solitude, rejoicing in deer.
Nocturnal One, Lady of the Dogs, invincible Queen.
She of the Cry of the Beast, Ungirt One, having an irresistible Form.
Bullherder, Keeper of the Keys of All the Universe, Mistress,
Guide, Bride, Nurturer of Youths, Mountain Wanderer.
I pray Thee, Maiden, to be present at our hallowed rites of initiation,
Always bestowing Thy graciousness upon the Boukolos [leaders].
-Orphic hymn to Hecate
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