How to worship Hecate

Short description

Hecate is the guardian of crossroads, magic, and the unseen. She is the goddess of witchcraft, ghosts, the night and necromancy. In mythology, she is the child of Titanes Perses and Asteria. She guides those at thresholds, and she strengthens intuition and protection.

Symbolism

Her sacred animals are the black dog and the polecat. In myhtology it is said that the dog used to be Hekabe, Queen of Troy, who jumped into the sea after the fall of Troy. The polecat used to be either Gale ( a witch punished for her incontinence) or Galinthias (who was the midwife of Alkmene, mother of Herakles and punished by Eileithyia). She is often depicted with these animals and her two torches. In depictions, she often appears in a triple form, symbolizing her association with crossroads.

Prayer

This is meant as an example, not a rule or expectation

Hear, O great goddess Hecate, goddess of witchcraft, daughter of Asteria and Perses. Mighty are you, who Zeus, the son of Kronos, honoured above all. I call to you, the world's key-bearer, solitary goddess of the night. Please hear my prayers and accept my offerings to you in gratitude for your blessings. May you aide me in finding my way in the darkness of my mind. May you stand by me while I perform witchcraft in your honour.

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Devotional Acts

These are meant as examples, not as a standard or expectations

Pray to her when on a crossroad (mentally or physically).
Light a candle at night in her honour (not while you're asleep!)
Practice witchcraft or magic
Write your own horoscope
Learn Tarot
Develop and trust your intuition
Walk through the forest at nightfall (if safe)
Offer guidance to those making hard choices
Keep a journal of dreams, visions or guidance
Feed stray dogs
Donate to animal shelters

Offerings

These are meant as examples and ideas, not as rules or expectations

Animal bones
Stars and moon symbolism
Lavender
Honey
Snake skin
Red wine or milk
Garlic
Raw or boiled eggs