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Moon over the Temple of Poseidon. Elias Chasiotis.

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Hekate is who I think of when people say “mother”🌒🌕🌘

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Hecate was the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. She was the only child of the Titanes Perses and Asteria from whom she received her power over heaven, earth, and sea.

🎨 Maximilian Pirner, Hekate, 1901

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Using Crystals for Hecate

Each of these crystals embodies different aspects of the goddess Hecate and her divine energy. Each of Hecate's crystals can be used to tap into her energy and invoke her guidance, wisdom, intuition, and protection.

When you are choosing a crystal to use as you invoke the energy of Hecate, be sure to choose a crystal that resonates with you and feels like it would be a good conduit for Hecate's energy.

Whether we wear them as jewelry, carry them in our pockets, or use them in meditation, these crystals can serve as a powerful reminder of Hecate's power and help us connect with her energy.

Crystals Associated with Hecate:

Black Tourmaline

Black Obsidian

Labradorite

Serpentine

Ametrine

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Mother Witch ✨

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Mycenaean daggers/swords, 16th - 14th century BC. National Archaeological Museum, Athens-Greece

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May the day be of love ❤️

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https://www.ritualcravt.com/product/entering-hekates-garden-by-cyndi-brannen/

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Nature is my church

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I’m working on making a list of Helpol resources. Can anyone please let me know what books, websites, or youtube channels they’ve used, as well as links to any helpful Tumblr posts (feel free to self promote) and any Ancient Greek literature they’ve read other than the Iliad and the odyssey?

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On this Day: Noumenia is the first day of the visible New Moon and is held in honor of the household Gods. The Noumenia is also considered the second day in a three day household celebration held each lunar month – Hekate’s Deipnon is on the last day before the first slice of visible moon and is the last day in a lunar month, then the Noumenia which marks the first day in a lunar month, followed by the Agathos Daimon (Good Spirit) on the second day of the Lunar month.

The Noumenia is a celebration of the start of a new Hellenic month (see the Hellenion calendar for the timing) and seeks blessings for the household. Offerings such as incense or honey cakes are made to your household Gods at your family altar.|

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Athens

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Temple of Hephaestus, Athens (415 BC)

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In ancient Greece the bay laurel was sacred to the god Apollo. Crowns of laurel were also awarded to winners at the Pythian Games. Romans believed the bay laurel was a symbol for victory, peace & healing.

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Reblog if you're an active witchy account!

I need some active witch blogs to follow! <3

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Pegasus, born from Medusa’s blood, was no ordinary steed. Winged and wild, he symbolized divine inspiration and became the muse of poets. A horse that galloped not on earth, but in dreams.

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