#Witchy Underworld

[kentnaturaltribrid]

“I’m going to write him a very stern letter.”

Couldn’t get a good view of the piece, so here’s as close as it can get to it and as far away as possible to show it in its entirety, mostly. It’s the white one, which for the most part is small enough to be concealed and large enough to reveal itself when needed. It’s complicated, but due to the medium size of it it should be able to suffice and support at least an Enchantment, and at most both. It’s still quite complicated, it’s just that it doesn’t really have a single piece that isn’t exactly a perfect fit for the trigetre , the Triangle of Malwice (Triangle of Magic). It’s still complicated, could only find three on their own, while the other pieces are 3-5 of each roughly. It’s still complicated.

[becoming-persephone]

Lampades are nymphs of the Underworld who bear torches and accompany Hekate on her travels. They also serve as handmaidens to Persephone and Melinoe.

[angelicathedaisy]

I don’t know what Spotify is trying to tell me but I feel perceived

[lillysilvermoon]

Isn't it interesting? That all of us who are somehow connected with the underworld, or any of it citizen's - love gloomy, cloudy weather?.

We have this melancholy aura, always wondering or dreaming. Most people live to walk in the park when the day is sunny and the sun shines bright in the sky, but I feel most at home when it's raining, when mist cover the horizon and I can't see the trees anymore, when it's could and cloudy is when I want to stay in the garden reading or writing or just thinking; when the weather looks like this is when I feel most at home. There is no sound, just the trees swaying in the breeze, it's so peaceful. And beautiful, there is a very special kind of beauty in days like this.

[enchanting-jewel]

Hekate

There is so much to say about Hekate so I will keep this short and sweet! Hekate is the Queen of the Witches! She is the Goddess of crossroads, witches, necromancy, moon and is a guardian to the underworld and guide to lost souls.

She is often depicted as a triple Goddess, holding a lantern or triple torch and was honored at crossroads, entry-points into cities and at thresholds to sanctuaries. She is often seen with 3 heads or 3 bodies with 3 heads due to her ability to see past, present and future.

Hekate is the Goddess that resides in liminal space. She can easily traverse through the realms of the underworld and physical world.

When should you work with her? When you see yourself at a crossroads and need help choosing a path. Or when you are truly ready to embrace your power.

Some symbols that represent Hekate are:

Triple moon goddess

Dogs (companionship)

Key to the underworld

Torch

Labyrinth Serpent

Athame

Because she is the Queen of the Witches, Hekate loves to have her own altar space in a witches home. You can add anything representing the above symbols, the colors black and red, a cauldron, broom, stars and moons.

You can also give offerings for her. She prefers lavender, pomegranates, eggs, honey, breads, dishes with garlic and sweets. She loves candle flame and incense!

Prayer to Hekate

“When I doubt,

Show me my strength;

When I am wrong,

Show me the right path.

Light the crossroads before me,

So that I may see my way;

Queen of Transitions,

Guardian of doorways;

Hekate bless my journeys,

Through dark and dawn,

Day and dusk.

Help me to bring to balance

The force within myself

Light and dark;

Above and below.

As a coin cannot only have one side,

I am not whole,

One without the other.”

You’re welcome to share any info I have left out or any prayers or spells!

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[gaiasgrimoire]

Kali - काली

Kali is a complex and powerful Hindu goddess known for her transformative, fierce, and protective qualities. She is often associated with destruction, time, death, and rebirth, but also with liberation and empowerment. Here’s a detailed look at Kali:

Origins and Background:

Name: Kali’s name comes from the Sanskrit word “Kala,” meaning time. She represents the inevitable nature of time, change, and transformation. In some interpretations, she is also linked to "black" or "dark," symbolizing the primordial void from which creation springs.

Origins: Kali is a form of the goddess Durga, who is often invoked for protection and strength. In Hindu mythology, she was born from Durga’s anger when the goddess needed an even more powerful force to defeat demons. Her energy (shakti) manifested as Kali, who easily destroyed the demonic forces threatening the world.

Region: Kali is venerated throughout India, especially in Bengal, Assam, and Kerala, as well as in Nepal. Her worship has spread globally due to her potent symbolism of power and liberation.

Iconography and Symbols:

Appearance: Kali is often depicted with dark skin (sometimes black or blue), wild hair, a fierce expression, and four arms. She typically holds a sword (symbolizing divine knowledge), a severed head (representing the ego), and a bowl (to catch blood, signifying life). She wears a necklace of skulls, a skirt of severed arms, and her tongue protrudes—often interpreted as her uncontainable nature.

Consort: Kali is often shown standing on the prostrate body of Shiva, her consort, symbolizing that even destruction (Kali) is subject to the higher cosmic order (Shiva). This represents the balance between creation and destruction.

Kali’s Attributes and Symbolism:

Destruction: Kali is often associated with the destruction of evil, ignorance, and ego. Her fierce form represents the dismantling of illusions and attachments, making space for transformation and rebirth.

Liberation (Moksha): Kali helps her devotees move beyond worldly illusions and ego-driven desires, leading to spiritual liberation. She helps destroy the barriers to self-realization, showing her aspect as a mother who can be both terrifying and nurturing.

Time and Death: Kali represents time (Kala), the unstoppable force that eventually brings about death and transformation. However, she is not death itself but the remover of the fear of death, showing that death is a part of the cosmic cycle.

How to Communicate and Work with Kali:

Approach with Respect: Kali’s energy is intense, so it’s essential to approach her with humility and sincerity. She is not a goddess to invoke lightly, as she may challenge you to confront deep truths about yourself and your life.

Offerings: Common offerings to Kali include red flowers (especially hibiscus), fruits, incense, and red clothing. Devotees also offer food, sweets, and liquor (such as rum) in some traditions.

Mantras and Prayers: One way to honor Kali is through mantras. A well-known mantra is “Om Krim Kalikayai Namah,” which invokes her protective and transformative energy. You can chant it during meditation or when seeking her guidance.

Meditation and Visualization: Meditate on Kali’s image, focusing on her fierce yet liberating nature. Visualize her cutting away the illusions or fears that hold you back. Though her energy is powerful, she ultimately provides protection and strength.

Days of Worship: In some traditions, Kali is worshiped on Saturdays or during the new moon (Amavasya), a time associated with endings and new beginnings. The most significant festival for Kali is Kali Puja, celebrated during the Hindu festival of Diwali, especially in Bengal.

Things to Consider When Working with Kali:

Transformation and Shadow Work: Kali often helps those who are ready to confront their own shadows—the parts of ourselves we hide or fear. Her energy can prompt deep introspection and release, which may be intense but is ultimately healing.

Facing Fear and Ego: If you work with Kali, you might find yourself in situations where you are forced to confront your fears or break down attachments to ego-driven desires. This can be uncomfortable, but it’s a path to personal growth and liberation.

Protection: Kali is a fierce protector of her devotees. If you are dealing with challenges, feeling vulnerable, or need courage, Kali’s energy can be invoked to help you stand strong and face adversity.

Destruction as Renewal: Kali’s destructive aspect is also about clearing away what no longer serves you. This could mean relationships, old patterns, or limiting beliefs. Working with her can bring about significant life changes.

How to Honor Kali:

Rituals: You can create a small altar to Kali, where you place her image or statue, alongside offerings. Light candles or oil lamps, and offer incense, reciting mantras or prayers.

Self-Reflection: Since Kali helps in breaking down the ego, engage in regular self-reflection. Journaling about your emotions, fears, and goals can be a powerful practice.

Facing Your Shadows: Work on facing your fears, and be open to Kali’s lessons about impermanence and transformation. Accepting difficult aspects of life (such as loss or failure) can be part of honoring her.

Serve Others: Since Kali is both a destroyer and nurturer, acts of service, especially toward those in need or suffering, can be a way of embodying her compassion.

Working with Kali Spiritually:

Caution with Intensity: Kali’s energy is transformative but intense. She can push you toward personal evolution quickly, sometimes in ways that may feel like you are being “torn down” to be rebuilt. It’s important to pace yourself, especially if you are new to working with her.

Respect the Process: Kali’s path is not one of instant gratification. The changes she brings may take time, and they might not be easy. Trust the process of transformation she initiates, even when it feels challenging.

Kali embodies both destruction and creation, fear and protection, chaos and balance. Her energy can be both deeply terrifying and incredibly liberating, and working with her offers the chance for profound personal and spiritual growth.

[hecatesdelights]

Thanatos, God of Death, vs. Hercules, Hero of Ancient Greek Mythology

[yoursghouly]

Source: Metal Momster

[fvneral-m00n]

You're all mistaken, mother, can't you see?

I was not taken, mother I chose to leave

Cause I love my baby, tall, dark Hades, lord of death is down on his knees for me

No I wasn't threatened, mother I was not bound

No I wasn't carried, off on his three-headed hound

'Cause I packed my own bag, found my own way, down into the underground

See mama, he may seem gruesome, but he's even got a dog

And don't you know that death is, a very stable job

'Cause I love my baby, tall, dark Hades, lord of death is down on his knees for me

'Cause I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine

And the sacred blood we spilled has dried, and I am fine

I'm fine

I'm more than fine

For I am his and he is mine

- from persephone

[darkobssessions]

My seat of power, my dedication to Hecate, my altar and offerings.

[figgyblossom]

WATCHIGN THE FAVE WITH A BESTIE

Practical Magic (1998)

[kentnaturaltribrid]

“You can’t manipulate a master manipulator, darling. I wrote the book.”

Above is four small pieces, one being the red entirely & the others being with a background. Anyway, these four are mainly all year or some of them are Winter. However, the maliochrome ones are pretty much the way to go for a Summer or deep Spring, early Winter. It’s complicated, but there’s a sense of balance with the maliochromes in color & in magic, however the non-malio ones are more intense.

[becoming-persephone]

Finding the Divine in Darkness: A Poetic Journey

In the realm of shadows, where light struggles to penetrate, there exists a sacred space where the divine finds its dwelling. It is within this paradoxical realm of darkness that the true essence of the divine reveals itself, illuminating the path for those who dare to seek its wisdom.

"In the darkness, the divine resides," echoes a poetic refrain that speaks to the profound truth hidden within the depths of obscurity. It is a reminder that even in the darkest moments of our lives, there exists a flicker of divine light waiting to be discovered.

For it is in the midst of our trials and tribulations, amidst the shadows of doubt and despair, that we often find ourselves drawn closer to the divine. It is during these times of darkness that our spirits are tested, our faith challenged, and our souls forged in the crucible of adversity.

But it is also in these moments of darkness that we discover a reservoir of strength within ourselves—a strength born not of the light, but of the shadows that surround us. It is a strength that enables us to endure, to persevere, and to emerge from the depths of despair, transformed and renewed.

For it is only by embracing the darkness that we can truly appreciate the light. It is only by confronting our fears and confronting our doubts that we can transcend them, emerging stronger and more resilient than before.

So let us not fear the darkness, but instead, let us embrace it as a sacred space where the divine resides. For it is within the shadows that we find the true essence of our being—the spark of divinity that ignites our souls and guides us on our journey through life's darkest nights.

[lillysilvermoon]

*me in phone*

Hades: GET OUT of this damm phone!

Me: *shook get up quickly and sit* is this... is you??.

Hades: YES its me!

Me: ... r u sur- *get HUGE goosebumps* okay. It's you.

Hades: you spend much time with this light on your face and that's why u r not thinking right (context: I've been away too much on my phone and I complained about it but I still working it, and the fact that I use too much it's actually affecting my vision lol). Get up, take your shower, and just BE. Just breath. Just stay present. No information (read), no phone, no stimulation. Just be. (Context: I have anxiety and problems to concentrate and sometimes- a lot more that I wish it was - I do things completely automatic i don't even register that I did lol, and be so long on my phone, on social media has been affecting me very negatively and I know that and He knows that too and that's why he was kind mad)

Me: okay. And I agree, I actually don't want to be in my phone even though that I continue but... can I write.. this? *sad face* please?

Hades: ... yes. But put the phone away.

Me: okay🥰😚😊

[iamashleylauryn]

All I aim for in life is to be a cute spring goddess and the queen of the underworld.

i would love to be the Pastel-themed ruler of hell.

[enchanting-jewel]

Persephone- Queen of the Underworld, Goddess of Spring

Persephone is an Ancient Greek Goddess with a complex duality that positions her both as Maiden of Spring and the Queen of the Underworld. She is paired with Hades, the Ruler of the Underworld.

Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She emerges from the Underworld at Springtime and leaves the Earth when it is Autumn.

Some symbols that represent Persephone are Pomegranates, torch, springtime flowers, grains, bones, bats and an iron crown.

Persephone loves to be worshipped and have an altar dedicated to her. Somethings you can put out for offerings would be flower crowns, Autumn leaves, bat shaped items, jewelry, fruit cakes, honey, red or white candles, or have a garden dedicated to her.

Persephone teaches that power comes from within even if outside forces try to reach you.

Prayer to Persephone:

“Daughter of Zeus, source of life

Demeter’s only child, Hades honored wife

Come infernal queen, accept my offering

For much honor I give you for you and your King

Half the year under the Earth you dwell

Giving warmth and greenery their death knell

Your return causes the land to bloom in delight

To mortals you are a most welcome site

Return to your husband at harvest end

To hopeful mortals you judge and mend

Holy One, Knowing One, Exactor of Justice

Mother of furies and doomed Zagreus

Play mate of nymphs beloved and bright

Almighty horned of bounteous might

Oh blessed Goddess fill my belly with fruit

My life with good health, my pocket with loot

When it is time to meet you down below

I hope it is to Elysium I go

There to find rest, friends and family

To hail and honor Hades and Persephone.”