Crux As the Cosmic world Soul, Hekate spans the three realms of earth, sea, and sky. She Herself can be viewed as a world Tree symbol and we can traverse these realms in search for answers. Hekate is the fulcrum of each world, She is the bridge, the doorway, and the key. Before we can act we must consider what…
Lower Realm – Protection This serpent emissary of the Goddess dwells in the earthly realms and works through khthonic channels. Focused on protection, it will whisper warnings and strike at those things attempting to harm you. It scouts the road ahead and ensures your footing is true. Whilst concerned with safety and defense, it will act against recklessness and idiocy.
Growth We may struggle to accept the inevitable changes life throws at us. Torn from the sun and sky then plunged into the hard dark of the Underworld, Kore gradually accepted Her new life and became Persephone, Queen of the Underworld. No longer meek and innocent, but capable of mature diplomacy and facing harsh realities. Like a seed, She sprouts…
Journey Life is a journey, and the path is long and winding. Though we may get lost at times, we must keep moving forward. Through adventure, we draw closer to Hekate. A journey isn’t just about the destination and you are encouraged to experience moments along the way. Even when the path is obscured, treacherous or challenging, know that Hekate…
Upper Realm – Divinity The infinite serpent of the empyrean realms, this elusive emissary comes only in times of great need. This spirit works most effectively through your third eye and crown centers, whispering inspirational and divine truths. When the daimon is present, look for signs and omens around you and above all else, listen. You are closer to the…
Sacredness How do you evoke the sacred in the real world to honor the Goddess? Your body is a living, breathing temple to Hekate and how you treat it and look after it will reflect how you feel on multiple levels. How we treat our bodies will start to help us recognize how we can bring the sacred into our…
Eater of Filth – Cleansing Our hectic, modern lives are full of the miasma of stress, disease, betrayal, loss, bullying, failure. Existing on the edges of society, Hekate-Borborophorba takes the dirt and detritus of life, gorges on it and through Her cleansing fires, brings about a sense of serene renewal. Her countenance may be viewed as anathema to us, but…
Cycles The Wheel of Hekate evokes motion and serpentine energy. Our paths are not linear; they are repetitive, and we sometimes lose our direction, causing us to retrace already familiar ground. The serpentine energy of the Wheel can usher in transformation, allowing you to shed the old like a snake sheds its skin. What habits do you need to break?…
Key Bearer – Unlocking As a cosmic key-holder, Hekate can open us to all manner of answers, opportunities and potential. But what is it that we are seeking: the key to a heart? A first home? A fresh start? A fulfilling life? As easily as She can provide the tool to open doorways, Hekate can also keep them firmly locked…
Honors Zeus favored Hekate as much as any other man or God, not taking away any of the honors She had before the fall of the Titans. Through our own sovereignty we can access all our potential gifts and abilities. No one can take them from us as they were given to us for a purpose. Hekate, like Zeus, honors…