Hecate

Deities

Tradition · Greek Anatolian
Alternate Names
HekateQueen of WitchesKeeper of Keys
Gender Expression
Feminine
Titles
Queen of WitchesKeeper of the KeysTorchbearerGuardian of CrossroadsLady of the NightPsychopomp
Domain
WitchcraftCrossroadsLiminal spacesNecromancyProtectionKeys and thresholdsMoon magicGhosts and spirits
Planetary Correspondence
Moon
Secondary Planets
Saturn
Elemental Correspondence
EarthWaterAir
Zodiac Affinity
ScorpioCapricorn
Correspondences
Colors
BlackSilverRedSaffron
Scents
MyrrhCypressJasmine
Metals
SilverIron
Animals
DogSerpentOwlFrog
Sacred Timing
Sabbats
Hours
Midnight3amCrossroads of day
Offerings
EggsGarlicHoney cakes left at crossroadsKeysRed wineProtective acts for vulnerableFeeding stray dogs
Invocation Approach
Tone
Respectful petition at threshold
Address
Keeper of KeysLady HecateTorchbearer
Relationship
Guide through darkness and transitions
Warning
Shows truth in shadows not all want to see
Resonance
Those at crossroads or working with dead
Symbols
Three way crossroadsTorchKeyDaggerRed cord
Mythology Summary

Ancient goddess predating Greek pantheon, associated with magic, crossroads, liminal spaces. Guides souls between worlds. Protector of witches and magic practitioners. Triple goddess aspect sometimes present.

Modern Practice

Patron of witchcraft, invoked for protection, crossroads decisions, spirit work, necromancy. Helps navigate liminal spaces and transitions. Key-keeper for threshold work.

Referenced by 110

Every entry that names Hecate, grouped by the system it comes from.

☥ Deities 48

🜂 Incense & resins 14

⚒ Ritual tools 8

🐾 Animal totems 8

☉ Planets 5

☽ Moon phases 5

🎨 Colours 5

☯ Archetypes 4

📅 Weekdays 3

◈ Symbols 3

🕛 Planetary hours 2

🜁 Sephiroth 2

  • Binah Deities Associated
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✧ Directions 1

🔥 Sabbats 1

🐉 Chinese zodiac 1