Today I want to start exploring with you the incredible magical kingdom of the gods and goddesses, and I could not start with another than by Hekate, the mother of all witches! If you want to meet this mysterious and fascinating goddess, keep reading this article!

Who is Hekate?

Hekate, or Hécate, is not a deity like the others. His power far exceeded that of other Greek gods, and his story is a bit confusing, messy and changing.

The myth of Hekate takes shape from an archaic history, which speaks of a world controlled by a woman: at first, in ancient Europe there were no male divinities. It was thought that the world had been created by the great goddess, omnipotent and immutable, and religious thought had not yet introduced the concept of paternity.

The goddess chose lovers to satisfy her pleasure and not to give a father to her children. The men feared the matriarch: the home she fed was the first social center and motherhood the first great mystery. The moon was one of the celestial symbols of the goddess. The three phases of the moon represented the three phases of the life of the matriarch: Virgen, Ninfa (single) and old.

Hekate was a deity psychopompo, capable of traveling freely between the world of men, that of the gods and the kingdom of the dead. It is often represented with torches in hand, precisely because of their ability to accompany the living to the kingdom of the dead (the Sibila Cmana, consecrated to it, extracted from Hekate the ability to give answers of spirits or gods).

Goddess of spells and ghosts, Hekate is represented as triple (young, adult/mother and old), and number three represents it; Their statues were placed at the crossroads (Trivi), to protect travelers (Ecate Enodia or Ecate Troditis).

The myth of Hekate: from its origins to ancient Greece

Hekate’s myth is preindeauropeo. His name, slightly varied, also appears in the Egyptian, Babylonian and Sumerian religions. In all beliefs, the goddess had approximately the same powers: it represented the moon and the mysteries of death. It was the goddess of night and childbirth, the woman who had powers in the three worlds: celestre, land and marine. Her powers were innate and men feared and venerated her.

However, Hesiod, in Teogoníla describes the daughter of Zeus and Asteria. According to the poet, Hekate owes his gifts to his father: Zeus would have given an unlimited domain over the earth, the underworld and heaven, at the same time granting him the rights that corresponded to the primary divinities to satisfy at will the wishes of men.

In the passage of archaic myths to the Greeks, the figure of the goddess changes appearance: she is no longer an omnipotent and autonomous goddess, but owes her powers to a man. However, the truth is that Hekate is among the most powerful goddesses in history: he can wander without being disturbed between the world of the living and that of the dead, protects the darkness, night and ghosts, grants thanks to men, dominates the evil demons and controls the moon and, with it, the tides.

In the old Olympus, no one possessed so much power, not even Apollo.

One and three

There is an especially mysterious aspect in its character: Hekate is both considered one and three (the concept is similar to the notion of the Christian Trinity). She is the harpy of the triad of life (Virgen, Ninfa, Arpía); It is the waning moon, the most mysterious and dark of the lunar phases, together with Selene and Afro -Cróluna Nueva and Luna Flena, respectively.

She is the goddess who governs three kingdoms, is what dominates men, the souls of the dead and demons.

For this reason, it is often represented in triple statues, with torches in the hands, precisely because of their ability to accompany the living and the dead. In addition, Hekate’s nature is bisexual, has both vital seeds in itself, which is why he controls the elements.

A power of this type seems to transfer, go further, dominate even Zeus. Perhaps that is why the Greeks, leaving the original gifts, linked their power to that of a man: his mystical essence as a woman and sovereign goddess was too dangerous in a society dominated by men. Probably, Hekate’s myth has been so modified and manipulated precisely because it was feared.

Although there are few books that speak of the goddess Hekate, lately his figure has become fashionable due to the clear proximity to the witch’s legend. In the pre -Christian era, his mysticism was not a problem, but with Christians, the figure of Hekate has been associated with that of the devil. Women without husband, without ties or simply different from «canon» were considered Hakate worshipers, and then burned in the bonfire.

The feminist struggles of recent times have given new light to the figure of the witch woman. Books, movies and television series have flourished that talk about the subject. Netflix has launched several television series in which witches are the protagonists: the chilling adventures of Sabrina, Luna Nera or always witch are some of the many platform titles.

The Hekate figure is still involved in the mystery, but, never as at this time, its powerful nature has been taken as an example as a symbol of nonconformity. After centuries of struggle, women are still forced to fight for their rights.

If these are the assumptions, it is quite easy to understand why the issue is again in vogue: every woman is a witch; Every woman possesses Hekate’s power and reverence, without the need for a man to grant her consent and dignity. If the Greeks deprived Hekate of his independence, the modern era has made it a heroine to imitate, returning her innate authority.

What is goddess Hekate?

Hekate is the goddess of the witches, whose ancient prerogative is to be able to grant any desire to mortals. Hekate the young woman, also called Crataeis (the powerful) is, therefore, the patron saint of all the divinatory arts and the associated rituals.

Animals linked to Hekate

A dog, an owl a black cat are the animals linked to this goddess.

The dog is considered a guide in the other kingdom, the owl is considered a messenger, and the black cat is the symbolic animal of witches and witchcraft in general.

How do you know that Hekate is calling you?

There are some signs that Hekate is calling you. Let’s see them together.

You know that Hekate is calling you if:

• You dream of a wooden woman with a torch between her hands that illuminates a very dark space, such as a cave;
• You keep watching dogs, black cats and owls again and again; especially after a prayer or a ritual in his name;
• You feel guided and supported when you practice divination or when you try to contact the spirits;
• You feel a strong connection with the moon;
• Motherhood becomes an obsession;
• In your dreams, you still see a maze;
• You find a key but you don’t know where it comes from.

These are just some of the signs that Hekate is getting in touch with you. You may get in touch with you because you have tried to increase your power and let it be your guide on your spiritual and magical journey, but it can also mean that you have chosen you to be your protected and a messenger who takes your magic to the world.

The best ways to connect with Hekate

Invite it during an Ouija session

If you need guidance and protection to deal with the spiritual kingdom, invite Hekate to the session. Do not forget that she is not only the goddess of witchcraft, but also of ghosts, spirits and demons. She can be the light in the dark and a coat of protection against unwanted dangerous entities.

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Call it when you reap your herbs, roots and flowers

Hekate, the queen of all witches, knows what is the right option when harvesting vegetables for your spells and rituals. Ask him to open your intuition and guide you to harvest the perfect ingredients for your next spell.

Meditate, visualizing it and invoking it

You can meditate and, while you are completely relaxed, you can start visualizing it and adding some strong statements to invoke it to be with you, guide and support you.

Invocate it if you are going to hunt ghosts.

If you like paranormal research, Hekate is the perfect ally to connect with the spiritual kingdom safely and effectively.

Plant a shore tree if you can!

Hekate considered this sacred tree. If you can, fill it near your home to protect you and connect even more with Hekate.

How do you honor Hekate?

You can honor Hekate in many ways, but there is nothing better than … practice magic! Being the mother of all witches, Hekate has to do with the art of witchcraft, so throw spells, perform rituals and explore divination, in general, …