Hecate

Deities

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.

Tradition · Greek Anatolian

Correspondences

Planetary Correspondence
Moon
Elemental Correspondence
EarthWaterAir
Zodiac Affinity
ScorpioCapricorn

Offerings

Offerings
EggsGarlicHoney cakes left at crossroadsKeysRed wineProtective acts for vulnerableFeeding stray dogs

Sacred timing

Sacred Timing
Days
MondaySaturday
Moon phases
New MoonFull Moon
Sabbats
Samhain
Hours
Midnight3amCrossroads of day

Symbols and forms

Alternate Names
HekateQueen of WitchesKeeper of Keys
Gender Expression
Feminine
Titles
Queen of WitchesKeeper of the KeysTorchbearerGuardian of CrossroadsLady of the NightPsychopomp
Symbols
Three way crossroadsTorchKeyDaggerRed cord

Practice

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
Modern Practice

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

Nature and meaning

Domain
WitchcraftCrossroadsLiminal spacesNecromancyProtectionKeys and thresholdsMoon magicGhosts and spirits
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.

Related Deities
PersephoneArtemisSeleneCerridwen

Details

Secondary Planets
Saturn
Correspondences
Colors
BlackSilverRedSaffron
Stones
ObsidianMoonstoneJetBlack Tourmaline
Herbs
MugwortWormwoodGarlicLavenderYew
Scents
MyrrhCypressJasmine
Metals
SilverIron
Animals
DogSerpentOwlFrog
Tarot
The MoonThe High PriestessThe HermitSeven of Swords

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📅 Weekdays 3

◈ Symbols 3

🕛 Planetary hours 2

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