Hecate is my patron Goddess. She is the dark moon, crone aspect of the Triple Goddess, said to be born of Titans and the only one who survived the transition when the Titans were vanquished by the Greek pantheon we know now, though it is widely accepted that she is Sumerian in origin and 'imported" to the Greeks. She is wise to all the ways of magick and the craft. She is known as 'she of a thousand names' , and most notably, as 'The Goddess with blood on her hands', owing to her role of guiding the dead to the Underworld. The reference to blood symbolizes her walking the battlefields in search of souls to escort. This also led to the devotional dying of the hands and feet of her followers with red henna. It is written that Zeus loved her so well that he gave her the key to the heavens and the underworld., making her the most supreme of all. She is the crone of revenge and protection to those who serve her, but one must ... Read >

Hecate is my patron Goddess. She is the dark moon, crone aspect of the Triple Goddess, said to be born of Titans and the only one who survived the transition when the Titans were vanquished by the Greek pantheon we know now, though it is widely accepted that she is Sumerian in origin and 'imported" to the Greeks. She is wise to all the ways of magick and the craft. She is known as 'she of a thousand names' , and most notably, as 'The Goddess with blood on her hands', owing to her role of guiding the dead to the Underworld. The reference to blood symbolizes her walking the battlefields in search of souls to escort. This also led to the devotional dying of the hands and feet of her followers with red henna. It is written that Zeus loved her so well that he gave her the key to the heavens and the underworld., making her the most supreme of all. She is the crone of revenge and protection to those who serve her, but one must think hard and know that you are innocent before invoking her for these purposes, lest she judge the invoker, as well. She is most often depicted in art wearing or holding a key. She is also said to be accompanied by Hermes and three large black dogs. She is patron Goddess of dogs, too, especially black dogs, as she is a night Deity and thus the color is appropriate to her preference. Dogs barking or howling during an invocation is said to herald her arrival. Hecate is generous and loving, often invoked during times of labor and birthing, as well as many others, but one must be careful, for Hecate does not suffer fools or lip service devotion. Hecate has several sacred days during the wheel of the year, most often observed by what is called an "Hecate's Supper". She does not demand extravagance, so whatever you can afford will do, but it must be left at a place sacred to Her. Graveyards, three way crossroads, or at the perimeter of whatever town you live in are all acceptable. Leave your offering of a plate specially made for her, perhaps stick an incense into the ground beside it and light it to burn for her, say whatever praise or humble words you will, then thank her for her presence and gifts in your life. turn away and leave without looking back. To look back may be to invite her judgment down upon you. Things sacred to Hecate are willow, owls, lavender, garlic, honey, and dogs, just to name a few. Her sacred colors are black and silver, and she was said to be carried in a chariot pulled by dragons. She is a wonderful teacher, a generous benefactress, the most fierce protection you could ever wish for, but not a Deity to dabble with. Hecate is a Deity of such import that one must truly be prepared to give naught but heartfelt devotion to. Show Less <