/r/hekatesgrove
Hekate’s Grove is a community dedicated to the Goddess Hekate. It’s a place to share ideas, rituals, artwork, information, and all things devoted to Her. All spiritual traditions are welcome, all we ask is respect for Her and the members of this community.
“Hekate's haunting presence is added to the grove; her effigies wrought in pine or cedar and wood or very tree are hidden in the hallowed gloom of the forest.”
Ἑκατη (Hekate) is the goddess of the Night, Magic and the Moon. Before She was welcomed into the Hellenic pantheon, She was worshiped as a Mother Goddess in Anatolia, and there have also been suggestions of Her being a Mycenaean deity first. In Greece, she was a Titaness, and ruled Heaven, Earth and Sea. Her power was so great that Zeus himself listened to her counsel, and mortals asked for her protection in childbirth or navigation. Hekate was worshipped in the Eleusinian Mysteries, and was regarded as the World Soul in the Chaldean Oracles. Later on, her figure was demonized and the main religion in Europe named her one of Hell’s demons. Today, many pagans see her as the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess, while other see her as a powerful individual Goddess who rules over mysteries of life and death. Tender and Terrible, Hekate continues to guide many devotes through the dark with her twin torches.
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/r/hekatesgrove
I’m reaching out to those who have had walked a mile with Hekate, the goddess of magic, the crossroads, and the underworld - your experience matters! Whether you’re new to her path or have been walking with Hekate for years, your unique journey is important. I'd love to hear your stories and I'll share mine with you! <3
Let’s Connect! How did you first encounter Hekate? What impact has she had on your life—magically or in day-to-day situations? If you feel comfortable, please feel free to share your level of experience with magical practices without judgement, and how your relationship with Hekate has grown or evolved over time. Don’t worry about your level of experience; all journeys are welcome here!
Your stories will help deepen our understanding of Hekate and inspire others in our community! I’ll be compiling your stories for a sharing circle this November to illuminate the wisdom of Hekate for those who may be unfamiliar with Hekatean magics. Let’s show the world how she touches our lives! Feel free to message me directly if you'd prefer not to leave a comment.
If you’re more comfortable sharing anonymously, let me know and I’ll ensure your privacy.
For me, Hekate sits at the top of my practical pantheon. She's the only dark-feminine energy I have right now, and that's the kind of energy I like the most. I've known Hekate loosely for a few years now. She's stepped in and out of my practice as I've needed her help, and she's been there when other goddesses have let me down, both as a mother figure and as a mentor.
I find her stern but forgiving, compassionate but fierce, and powerful but personable. I like that she holds me accountable, and I feel as though she listens when I explain. The more my practice continues forward and the more I grow, the more I want to emulate Hekate's attitude, confidence, and knowledge in her craft.
Hekate did something for me that no one else has tried to do: she offered me motherly energy at a time when I really needed it, but with no strings attached. She said that I could call her for a mother's love without fear that it would change the witch-to-witch relationship we've developed, and she's upheld her promise.
Your turn, if you please!
My friend’s 11 yo daughter had her arm broken by her father who has primary physical custody (due only to his ability to afford to keep court cases open indefinitely) He has sentencing for convictions of burglary and voyeurism at his other children’s home. He broke in and took photos of their mother naked, asleep, and sent them to her. Two years later the court finally convicted him but he gets away with everything. If you feel inclined to dedicate some work for his sentencing to be equal to his many crimes, we would both appreciate it very much. Sentencing is Tuesday Oct 29, 2024. We had a small group working in a couple of states right before his trial and it WORKED! If you need his name let me know. I don’t mind sharing it in private.
Hello! We are a Hellenic server hoping to grow our community and help our fellow pagans. Even though we are centered around hellenism, all polytheists are welcomed! We would love for you to join!
We have..
~Fun and friendly atmospere ~People ready to answer your questions and share experiences ~A section for recent discoveries ~Freshly organized roles to help you connect with like-minded people ~A section for exchristian support ~Suggestion box ~Fun bots (qotd bot, mimu, giveaway bot, marriage bot, ballsdex, and arcane) ~Game night every other Saturday ~An Instagram (echoes_of.the_gods) ~And so much more! We hope that you join us and enjoy your time here!
Current member count: 216 https://discord.gg/aZBAhXHB9a
So can anyone tell me when leaving an offering at a crossroad to Hecate why it is advised to immediately turn around and walk away and not look back?
Hello! We are a Hellenic server hoping to grow our community and help our fellow pagans. Even though we are centered around hellenism, all polytheists are welcomed! We would love for you to join!
We have...
~Fun and friendly atmospere
~Experts ready to answer your questions
~A section for recent discoveries
~Roles to help you connect with like-minded people
~A section for exchristian support
~Deity roles and channels
~Suggestion box
~Server currency
~A hidden nsfw area for 16+
~And so much more!
We hope that you join us and enjoy your time here!
Current member count: 104 https://discord.com/invite/aZBAhXHB9a
Hi, everyone! I'm a longtime lurker in the group. I just had to create a new Reddit account, so I thought it would be a good time to popup and prove my existence, lol. Here's an image I generated of our lady. Oops, my account is too new to post, so this is my old profile... Have a great day!
QOH is a book from Mark Allan Smith, it is the first book in an initiatory series detailing what Mark calls the "primal craft" (google primal craft and you'll come across their site, do the same on YouTube to find interviews). But I'm curious what this sub thinks about this book.
Hello everyone, my partner unfortunately has to say goodbye to her dog Emiko. As a practitioner I think it’d bring my partner solace to send her friend off in good spirits with the deity that has become an important presence and guide. Are there any sorts of spells or rituals we can do to make sure Emiko finds her way home safe and sound? Any feedback is appreciated. Hug your little friends extra tight for us 🖤
Hello! We are a Hellenic server hoping to grow our community and help our fellow pagans. We would love for you to join!
We have...
~Fun and friendly atmospere
~Experts ready to answer your questions
~A section for recent discoveries
~Roles to help you connect with like-minded people
~A section for exchristian support
~Deity roles
~Suggestion box
~And so much more!
We hope that you join us and enjoy your time here!
Current member count: 32
I'm glad you are out there.
I don't have any physical connections to other people of our lady. I don't follow the May full moon rites of the CofH. I follow my own way, in my own words. I don't look here often.
Yet in my practice I stand beside all of you who look to her and unite with her. I feel you through the darkness, across the land. In all times, past and future, we are one. Our truth moves through the world, in whispers at twilight, candlelight in new moon darkness, knowledge in the dawn.
I bid you wellness and power in all your endeavours. I bid you protection in all the liminal places. I bid you illumination on all of your crossroads. May your pathways be chosen wisely.
In secret, silent presence we span the distance.
Blessings and thanks, kindred. x
Hi All.
Newbie here - I had my introduction ceremony last night. I feel there is a lot to unpack, but my main question is related to the menstrual cycle.
As a bit of background history, I struggled all my life with balancing hormones but I was able to bring my period to a routine for the past few years. I however have not had my period for 7 weeks prior to the initiation ceremony. I have to say that a couple of days before the ceremony I have received quite a lot of synchronocities related yo the colour red. I have then decided to offer her deep dark red roses on the first night. I feel the ceremony started well, but at some point I started getting weird messages in my mind. Like she was making fun of me of not showing up good enough. I feel I have pushed her away when I panicked. Then I decide to do some ice therapy to calm myself down, at that point I no longer knew if the weird messages were due to the panic or if it was her. Weird, when I go to the kitchen the gas stove was on ( at a low level). I didn't think much of it, I thought maybe one of my housemates forgot it on. Anyway, I go back to my room, I had a large bowl of ice - by the time I am ready to do my ice therapy the ice has melted. That has never happened before so fast - I knew it was her way of letting me know I should face my feelings and push through the panic. In the end I started working with her immediately after I have started working with my therapist on shadow work. I ended up journaling for 3 or 4 hours. And went to bed in the morning. When I woke up I decide to make some breakfast and I turn on the stove only for it to be off in a couple of minutes ( same spot as the previous night). And then it hits me, I was looking at the jam I was making and I don't know why I felt I needed to cook jam, it's not something I usually make. But anyway, that was made of raspberries and strawberries, as you can imagine it was all red. It felt like I am being asked to make some sort of sacrifice, and then I realise. My period has also come through the night, a couple of spots before ceremony and the rest through the night. When I look on my phone I see a notification from my astrological app letting me know there is a full moon this Thursday. In Sagittarius ( fire sign and my rising sign). I know usually the ceremonies are held for her on a new moon, but given these messages should I do something for the full moon? And what exactly? I feel called to do it. I had the rest of the day a lot of the downloads with the same pattern. I go to the park and as I enter I see 3 black dogs, one of them holding onto a red ball for his dear life. That and red triangles I saw everywhere. It got me looking into fire of consciousness and I have some weird feeling related to blood line. I don't know a lot about my family history, but my grandad came into my mind a lot lately. There was even more to unpack, but this is the part that doesn't make complete sense to me.
Please help a newbie!
Thanks, Alexandra
Anyone ever try syncretizing these two? Can use Lady Thor if it makes you more comfortable.
Lightning something something electrons something ghost in the machine.
Just looking to start a discussion. Can dm me.
Hello! Baby witch here!
I recently got a puppy that I believe Hekate guided to me. I spoke to her while lighting a candle below some moon water, lavender, and lavender oil. The same night I had a dream about a red animal and the next day I found an orange sable pom puppy needing to be rehomed.
Anyway. I found one of his puppy teeth falling out and I placed it on my altar in the offering bowl, saying thank you for helping find the dog for me, but is this an appropriate offering? I don't want it to be misconstrued.
I plan on doing a gratitude ritual on the upcoming Dark Moon. I called out to her and my mother for guidance and protection during an ordeal, and my passing through it was nothing short of a miracle. I really want to show my outmost gratitude and was hoping for any suggestions for offerings or some inspiration on how to show gratitude. Thank you!
Flowers were dead after my dog ran through them so I added them to my altar and they bloomed
I wanna make a witch's ladder for her soon and im reading up on correspondences. the first color for her I think of after black is gold, yet I'm not seeing it mentioned, so I'm curious as to a discussion of what colors other ppl think of! not "am i wrong" or any other such thing, bc its personal and not universal! im curious to what other people individually think of.
Hello witchy Reddit folk,
Is there a group here that meets to discuss the worship of goddess Hekate, I have come across a lot of sort of semi dead groups and would love to connect with other devotees and just feel more tethered to my own devotion and how to deepen it further.
I am sure we have lots to learn from each other! 🌛🌑🌜
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I have been getting signs from Hekate for 2 years, maybe. When i first noticed, i told her i wasnt ready to worship her. So the signs stopped. But last week i was getting signs again and just on march 13th, 2024, i decided i would make a small alter for her. Which she responded too, i believe. It definitely feels that way and im seeing more signs. Its 333 as i write this.
I dont have much knowledge on her besides stuff from tiktok, which i know isnt a reliable source but since march 14th and 15th(today), ive been listening to podcasts about her and her history. Im doing my own research as well. It almost feels obsessive? Not sure if thats the right word but it feels like a need to do all this research and i never felt this heavily about research.
Is it okay to worship her while i do my extensive research? Or should i wait, do my research then worship her? What are some good and trusty sources? Any information is welcome and helpful !
today i felt the urge to finally set up my altar for Hekate and after it was done i looked at the date and it’s Wednesday ( third day of the week) March ( the third month ) 13 ( her sacred number) and honestly this is all the confirmation i needed to continue working with her
Any ideas of specific music to use during a ritual of introduction to Hekate?
So last night i was doing a circle with with my GF, and i had been able to see her dog in the smoke of our incense and i had basically started meditating and it took me to a cave of sorts with Hekate in a throne with her big black dogs and there were stone stairs behind her and i was just wondering if anyone else has had an experience
All I can find is a a claim that Orpheus wrote that Hekate listens to the beating of copper, but I can’t find that reference. I’m finding several references to Selene likes sounds made with BRONZE, which is useful but not what I’m hunting for. Does anybody have any references, sources, or even half-recollections connecting hekate to specifically copper?
Hello everyone,
Rabbits and moths have become spiritually significant for me lately, and I’m trying to figure out if they’re associated with a particular deity or god/goddess.
Since they both seem associated with the moon and the feminine, do you think they might be associated with Hekate?
Thanks for the help!
I’ve felt connected to hekate for a long time (years, I’ve researched her and felt her presence) and finally made the jump to make her a altar. I left a candle offering for her, the wax left a unique looking pattern behind when I burnt a candle I left on her altar. How would you interpret this please. This is the first candle I’ve lit in her name.