#hekate answers

[hekateinhell]

we’re not going for exact representation here (lol yikes) just if you had to pick one!

[creature-wizard]

Also: Hekate is never mentioned as the Maiden Mither Crone archetype. She is a “triple” goddess but her three forms are Selene, Hekate, Artemis. (Sometimes Persephone is swapped for either Selene or Artemis). Like I swear when I first started dabbling into this whole thing I actually put my own knowledge from my own damn culture in the back burner and took that Neo-Pagan shit for granted. Always do research!!!!!

Oh yeah! That's a great example of an ancient goddess getting something totally modern projected onto her.

[blackknight-100]

More Apollo fic excerpts for you all, because I'm on a roll:

Looking at Father is hard. Apollo has learnt this early on, but Apollo is also either incorrigibly foolish, or insurmountably stubborn. Either way, he tries and tries and tries; the truth is his, and he will look into the King's eyes while he gets it.

Lightning crackles around Zeus's lashes, fine white scars upon his dark skin. He sighs unhappily, and somewhere around Cretan Ida, rain-black clouds are blown away. "Why do you ask that, child?"

"Hekate thinks it is unjust."

"Did she say that to you?"

"No."

Apollo does not mention that she said that to his sister and his mother, because that was not what Father asked. He does not speak of her grief either - the King is a forge of hot power thrumming with ill-supressed rage, a rush of deadly cloudstrike and bitter ozone under his tongue - and Apollo is... apprehensive, if not afraid.

Zeus sighs again. The rain clouds return, and drought is averted. His beard droops, and the riot of spiked hair curls into itself. "It is fate," he says. "There had to be a safe place for you to be born."

"And fate is greater than justice, then?"

"You know the Fates. You know Fate is greater than everything."

Apollo says nothing. In the following silence, father and son stare at each other, picking away at the other's minds.

As always, Father breaks first. "I could not lose you," he says. "You are to be a great god."

Perhaps Apollo should be kinder, perhaps Apollo should be blind. But he is not. Here too the Fates are unfair - he can see Ares' quiet pain, he can see Hera's righteous rage. And his memory is terrible in its divinity - a hundred thousand words of fatherly love will not wipe away all those days of his mother's tears.

Or perhaps it is not fatherly love at all. Apollo is to be a great god, a mighty cog in the automaton that is Fate, and like Hephaestus, Zeus its builder cares little for who the cogs are, or where they come from. They must only exist.

Or perhaps it is just him - Apollo, the Destroyer. Under his hands is the ruin of a hundred women, and then some more, and Hekate is one notch among many others. Perhaps Apollo blames fruitlessly, for it is his father who chased his aunt, and his birth that holds her down. Perhaps his father loves them - him and Artemis and Mother Leto, and has only sought to turn fate in their favour through his ruthlessness. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps. So many chances, so many answers.

Apollo looks at Father, and does not believe even one.

"I see," he says. "Thank you for your time, Your Majesty."

Zeus-King frowns. He holds out a hand as if to call out, then drops it and turns away. "You may leave," he says, and Apollo does.

[thegodsaremyhome]

I've started worshiping lady hecate, lady aphrodite and lady athena

A lot of lady hecate devotional activities talk about doing witchcraft I'm doing my research but if you could explain would be wonderfull you don't have to tho all the love <33

(Maybe just tell a few things about lady aphrodite and lady athena that you think not enough beginners know)

Unfortunately, I haven't worked very much with Athena, so I can't atest for much of what she's like or what information may be helpful to you (And any folks who do work with her are welcome to reblog or reply with any info you might think is helpful.)

As for Hekate, I've actually begun to work with her recently as well! I would like to point out that you definitely don't have to do witchcraft in order to worship her. You can do other things, such as stargaze, spend time doing activities outside at night, read books that are more darker in tone(or just read in general, research and gain knowledge,) and if you gave a dog then you can make spending time with them a devotional act to her too! I think there are plenty of things you can do that doesn't involve withcraft but does involve Hekate. Hell, I've even devoted time playing video games before, if the game I'm playing has a dark and mysterious tone.

That being said, if you do really want to do witchcraft, that's great too! It's a lot of fun, and has brought me a lot of peace since I've begun doing it again. I would recommend doing as much reasearch as you can before you start doing anything, and be careful what information you're taking in. There's a lot of incorrect out there, so always check to make sure your sources are good, and double check with other sources too to make sure they're saying the same thing. I would personally recommend starting with protection magic first. It's simple, and the basis for a lot of your practice. Nothing more important than keeping yourself safe! Grounding is also very important.

As for things that not many new worshipers are aware of about Aphrodite is that she's not as scary as she seems. When you read her myths- if you aren't already familiar- you may feel very intimidated about working with her. But trust me when I say that she is so kind and so gentle. I have never felt anything other than safe with her. That being said, she's also been associated with war, so she definitely isn't somebody to be triffled with. She is great and powerful, and strong. But that makes her love all the more beautiful to me. Because she can be fierce and angry, but she chooses to treat us with kindness and love.

Some other things to note, not necesarily only relating to Aphrodite: Altars do not have to be fancy, nor do offerings. They can be as simple or as extravagant as you please. Water is just as good of an offering as anything else. Also, Theoi.com is a great place to learn information and myths about the gods. I will never ever fail to recommend it to beginners.

Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions, and good luck! <3

[artemis-potnia-theron]

Any advice on strengthening ones relationship with Hekate?. Thank you kindly.

Hello 👋🫂

One of the amazing things about Lady Hekate Nyctipolus is how broad her domain is. She has so many forms and facets, so take everything I say with a grain of salt! She appears in unique ways for everyone.

Many of her followers associate her with witchcraft. I personally don't consider myself a witch, so I'm a little distanced from this aspect of her. But if you do practice some form of witchcraft, perhaps you can start dedicating your spell work to her.

If you engage in spirit work, ancestor work, death work, deity worship more broadly, etc, you might consider asking Lady Hekate to aid in that communication. And for her protection in her role as a death/underworld goddess. I know she acts as a guide for many of her followers (myself included!)

Communication is definitely key (pun intended) for many Hekate worshipers. Getting into a specific kind of divination (I personally prefer tarot, but there also pendulums, meditation, etc) can help strengthen that relationship. She is the patron of boundaries and thresholds after all! Find a way to breach that wall has been a personal favorite way of connecting for me.

For me, I think I sense Lady Hekate most clearly in those 'in-between places.' I love going out for nighttime drives and finding her at empty intersections, in abandoned buildings, in any space that feels liminal.

And, of course, go ahead and ask her! In my experience, Lady Hekate is one of the more 'receptive' or 'quick to answer' deities that I work with. That's not to say that she is at your beck and call, she definitely demands focus and commitment. But she's also very dedicated to her followers just like they're dedicated to her.

Ask her in your own way with whatever divination tool you prefer how to advance that relationship! Start offering antique keys or vintage things or flowers and see how she responds! I personally don't buy the whole 'you have to wait eagerly for a sign from Lady Hekate before you start working with her.'

She can be intimidating and intense certainly, but not necessarily in a frightening way. Just in a way that demands respect. So as long as your approach her with good intentions, I'm sure she'll be willing to listen.

Thanks for the ask!

🗝🔥🐕

[ivebeenmade]

Bless mighty Hekate. For what gift you gave me today, and for allowing another to know that it was you in that moment.

[keysatthecrossroad]

Beautiful Mother Hekáte, I called and You answered, thank You for helping me in my time of need.

[martinijordan]

Quick question...does anyone know where a large print (or at least one that isnt tiny ass print like they have in trade paperback editions) for The Vampire Armand is sold? I have the book in hardcover and I read it already BUT I want to reread it - its just such a pain in the ass to read a hardcover book. I dont know if I'm making sense cause everywhere i look for that book its always those super cheap tiny editions and idk about anyone else but the print is too packed & small for me read. Im hoping to find a medium sized paperback. I guess similar in size to the reprinted first 3 books. (In english)

[panteramagica]

3:33 a.m.

Hekate always giving me answers

Your blessings are always exactly what I need and I am so grateful for your kindness.

[crimsonsongbird]

any tips on working with or reaching out to Hecate/Hekate? she seems lovely to work with <3

Hey there!

Mother Hekate is so lovely to work with! I've been working with her for nearly 8 years now and I have learned so much from her. She is so loving, understanding, and helpful.

Tips for reaching out:

Learn some of her myths and cult history

Learn her signs and symbolism

Learn her epithets and call upon the one that speaks to you

Light a candle and introduce yourself to her

Give her an offering of your choice

Find something you want to work on and ask for her help

There is no wrong way to reach out! Just be honest and genuine. She is very understanding and, in my experience, was easy to approach. So don't be afraid to stumble over your words.

I hope this helps! May your path with her be blessed!

~Crimson

[hekateinhell]

i'm sorry if this is a bad question, but do you know anywhere online that i can read the vampire chronicles books for free? i don't want to ask my parents for money, i don't think they'd approve of me reading these types of books. i'm 19 but financially dependent on them for the foreseeable future so i don't wanna make them mad

hi! oh no, definitely not a bad question!

here's a link to a shared google folder that's been going around for a while with The Vampire Chronicles books 1-11, plus some other stuff like 'Interlude with the Undead' aka Armand's Playboy Story and 'Vittorio' (a standalone vampire novel that doesn't really have anything to do with the rest of TVC)

and here's a folder I just made that contains the PL-trilogy (so the last three books in the series)

they don't display by publication date in the drive, but the chronological reading order is as follows:

Interview with the Vampire (1976)

The Vampire Lestat (1985)

The Queen of the Damned (1988)

The Tale of the Body Thief (1992)

Memnoch the Devil (1995)

Pandora (1998)

The Vampire Armand (1998)

Merrick (2000)

Blood and Gold (2001)

Blackwood Farm (2002)

Blood Canticle (2003)

Prince Lestat (2014)

Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis (2016)

Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat (2018)

a little bonus for the DM fans: I extracted the Devil's Minion's chapter from QotD a while ago to make your life and mine that much easier

enjoy, and welcome to our fandom if you decide to stick around! ♥️

[loyaltybroken]

izzy tags.

[ilbound]

@stubborngods has requested a story : “ if i don’t get a nap in the next hour i’ll probably murder someone. ” (pasithea to hekate)

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒅.

From the alcove emerges the she-titan , carrying with her two porcelain mugs wafting a pleasant steam scented-warm of chamomile ( perfect for those incessant nerves & tensions ) , the pot of tea floating along behind her shoulder , charmed by a dash of her sorcery.  Hekate regards the other sprawled upon the couch , clicking her tongue and pressing one of the mugs into her dangling hand.  ❝ Oh , please , none of that , ❞ She says , shaking her head , ❝ I j u s t tidied up the place , I couldn’t s t a n d having such a mess again.  Blood is exceptionally pesky to get out of the wood and stone , you know. ❞  Hekate considers it , and then ( as if she assumes there might well be more she has to add ) , ❝ Murder is n e v e r a good answer.  Haven’t we learned that by example already ?  You just haven’t been sleeping well. ❞

Hekate lightly pats the little Nereid upon the head , an almost m o t h e r l y gesture where nimble magic-touched digits fondly thread through hair.  ❝ Drink the tea , ❞ She coaxes , ❝ The brew will help you relax and rest easier.  You are more than welcome to the guest bedchamber for your nap.  You can stay for dinner , too , if you find yourself hungry by the time you wake up.  Don’t worry about a thing , you let me take care of life’s pesky little details for now. ❞  One might detect a note of genuine c o n c e r n in her tone , amethystine hues watching and waiting for her to drink , to sit up , before reaching out and helping her to the guest room to get settled in.

[artemis-potnia-theron]

Tell me a bit about Artemis’s relationship to Persephone. I’ve always felt in my heart they were close.

Hello hello!

Persephone has been connected to a number of other goddesses, including Isis (Aset/Eset), Rhea, Gaia, Hestia, Artemis, Hecate, and, of course, Demeter. The relationship with Artemis is a natural one as both are vegetarian goddesses.

I believe Artemis is first referenced in the Persephone myth by Hesiod. From the Theoi Project:

"Zeus, it is said, advised Pluto, who was in love with the beautiful Persephone, to carry her off, as her mother, Demeter, was not likely to allow her daughter to go. Pluto carried her off while she was gathering flowers with Artemis and Athena."

We then see Hekate assisting Demeter in her search for Persephone. As she serves a 'key-holder/gatekeeper' role, she could help transport Demeter between realms. Again, from the Theoi Project cited from the Homeric Hymn to Demeter:

"Hekate assisted Demeter in her search for Persephone, guiding her through the night with flaming torches. After the mother-daughter reunion became she Persephone's minister and companion."

&

"Then bright-coiffed Hekate came near to them, and often did she embrace the daughter of holy Demeter: and from that time the lady Hekate was minister and companion to Persephone."

In some versions of the story of Demeter's search, it is Artemis who carries the torch and helps her find the Underworld. Though this is most commonly attributed to Hekate. But it's important to note that Artemis and Hekate have been heavily connected/conflated/syncretised.

From this point on, Hekate is considered to be Persephone's companion in the Underworld and guides her between realms when she returns for spring.

As Artemis is the deity of the wilds and nature, we can assume the two are reunited just as she is reunited with Demeter. Artemis is her companion in her time outside of the Underworld and Hekate is her companion while in the Underworld.

Some people also consider Artemis and Hekate to have been syncretised at some point. If that is a personal belief of yours, Artemis-Hekate would serve as her companion year round!

Hope this was helpful ❤️��

[jsraven7]

This is an odd post, but seeing all the new Hellenic Polytheists terrified of making the Gods angry breaks my heart.

You have to try extremely hard to make the Gods mad. They will not be mad at you for tiny things. You practically have to be intentionally trying to make them mad, or do something hubristic. I wanted to share a story of mine personally to aid others in this anxiety. I know this may be an odd way of helping others feel better, but I really do hope it helps.

I started working with and worshipping Lady Hekate over a year ago. I was in a horrendous headspace, and called out to Her for more selfish reasons. I built my relationship with Her on needing help to do baneful workings against the abuser I just escaped from. Which, really, is a thing a lot of people do. But, because I was in this horrendous headspace, I didn’t go about it the right way. I didn’t do a good job at building Kharis with Her, or giving Her any offerings for Her help. I was quite disrespectful to Her, really. I felt my relationship with Her turn towards something more strained. I felt more negative when thinking of Her, and a lot of the time I felt shut out from Her. Any offerings I gave Her felt disconnected, like a call that didn’t go through. She was not quite happy with me, and I couldn’t blame Her.

The thing is, though, is that She was never angry with me. I could feel our relationship break slightly, and I could feel a wall between us. My offerings didn’t always feel like they were accepted, and our relationship just felt discordant. But every time I sat down with Her with my divination tools and asked if She was mad at me, the answer was always a very strict, ‘no’. Despite how tumultuous our relationship felt, She was never angry. Disappointed maybe, yes, but not angry. I worked closely with Her on repairing the little cracks in our relationship as I begun to heal a bit more from what I asked Her to help me with, and as I got more stable in myself. I dedicated time to devotional acts for Her, speaking with Her, and giving Her offerings with the intention of reparations. Very quickly, our relationship healed. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect yet, but we have a very wonderful relationship now. I clean bones in Her honor, and I love to feel Her presence as I do so.

All in all, the point of this is, our relationships with our Gods are just that—relationships. The Gods will not be mad at you for every small thing, or even for bigger things, like the mistakes I made. Your relationship may feel odd with Them from time to time, but that’s completely alright. Like every relationship, you have to figure out your rhythm, and there’s no sense in a God being mad for you figuring out how this all works. I was very experienced with this all when I made those mistakes, and yet She was never mad. Why would They be upset when you’re just figuring it all out?

Rest easy, all of you. This is a religion, this is life, this is love. Religion is to be enjoyed, to let your happiest self go. The Gods rejoice in Themselves, and rejoice in you. Have fun, be respectful, and trust in yourselves and Them. Love to all of you—be kind to yourselves.

[astra-ravana]

Counting Crows

As far as symbolism goes crows are a pretty mixed bag. To some they are the sacred messengers of spirits or deities and signs of good fortune, to others, they are an omen of bad luck, sorrow, and death. Witches have been divinating the crow's message, through various methods, for centuries and perhaps the most notable of these is the practice of counting crows. Granted, there are several variations of this, handed down through poems and literature, but what about counting crows as an in depth divination method? Next time you see crows flying around, consider the following:

1 Crow:

• Spiritual/divine messenger

• Transformation

• Sudden change

• Death and rebirth

• Pay attention to your intuition

• Upcoming difficulties or misfortune

• Fears and anxiety

• Our shadow

2 Crows:

• Good luck and good news

• Positive events

• Love and harmony

• Partnership

• Joy

• Success is just around the corner

• Creativity and the arts

• Protection and guidance

• Confidence in your decisions

• Be honest and open with your emotions

• Symbolic of Odin

3 Crows:

• Possible warning of misfortune or negative events coming

• Secrets and intuition

• Wedding or celebration

• Birth of a girl

• Balance and unity

• The Otherworld and Underworld

• Curiosity, intelligence, higher perspectives

• Mind, body, spirit (connection to the Ether)

• Destiny

• Magick, witchcraft, and alchemy

• Symbolic of Hekate and Morrigan

4 Crows:

• Great news

• Abundance

• Job opportunity or marriage

• New direction in life

• Fresh start

• Excitement

• The start of a journey

• Fertility

• New projects

• Birth of a boy

• New beginnings

5 Crows:

• Good fortune

• Money is coming

• Prosperity, abundance, and growth

• Wealth

• Promotions, awards, recognition

• Winning

• Beware of accidents, mishaps, and dangers

6 Crows:

• Significant life event

• Karma

• Start of a spiritual journey or awakening

• Difficulty

• Metamorphosis

• Winning a prize, or receiving an inheritance

• Loss or gain

• Thresholds

7 Crows:

• The Universe is aligned

• Peace, harmony, tranquility

• Balance

• Collective wisdom

• Strength

• Protection from negativity

• Pause and reflect

• Awareness

• Insights

• Meditation

• The truth

• Mystery solved

8 Crows:

• Manifestation

• Seize the day

• Auspicious omen

• Windfalls

• Good luck

• Mind over matter

• Golden opportunities

• Focus

• Dedication

• Wishes granted

• A positive, life-altering experience

9 Crows:

• Romantic love

• New love or strengthening current relationships

• Deep emotional connections

• Positive recognition and regard

• Answered prayers

• Impending danger

• Caution and common sense

• Judgement

• Divine authority and higher powers

10 Crows:

• Spiritual epiphany

• Channel for higher realms

• Reset, reevaluate

• Insights into the future

• Otherworldly intuition

• Psychic ability

• The end of one phase and beginning of another

• Complete turn around in luck

• The Universe is talking to you

Larger Flocks:

• Great spritual power

• A higher purpose

• The big picture

• You are seen and acknowledged

• The Universe has your back