In Paganism we have no Devil on which to blame the world’s ills, and yet humanity faces war, death, disease, violence, sorrow and grief, darkness/night, fear and terror, storms and destruction. We can look only to our own deities to comprehend these things. Who are the Dark Goddesses, and should we run screaming in fear, […]
The Hekate’s Torch and Key Retreat has been an annual event for years, honoring Hekate as the Queen of Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld, Goddess of Magick, Keeper of the Keys, Torch-bearer, Guide, Protector, and Lady of the Crossroads. Celebrate and honor Hekate with workshops, discussions, and ritual. There will be at least 4-5 WORKSHOPS […]
These everyday objects have a history dating back thousands of years, and deep layers of spiritual meaning. Learn the symbolism of keys, the goddesses and gods for whom keys are sacred, and how to do spellwork with keys. Explore collecting keys, and see examples from around the world and throughout history from Amber’s collection. Amber […]
Greek goddess and titaness Hekate is queen of heaven, earth, sea, and underworld and has many aspects and epithets. So it should not be surprising that there are many signs, symbols, and associations that we use to invoke and honor her. This class will include an overview of Hekate’s signs and symbols and delve further […]
This year’s Hekate Retreat will return to campus. Hekate’s Torch and Key Retreat will also be in person on campus this year, November 17-19.Workshops, a great processional to and ritual at Hekate’s Circle, a deipnon feast, and more. Fee for the retreat: $150 (for those lodging off-campus), $180 for those staying on campus. Beaver Bucks accepted. […]
The ancient and powerful goddess Hekate is a goddess of liminal places. She is Hekate Enodia, goddess of the branching paths; Hekate Trioditis, lady of the crossroads; Hekate Prodomos, guardian of the threshold. She rules choices, transitions, tipping points, borderlands, portals, gateways, and the veil between the worlds. Let's explore this deep and rich concept, […]
For over two thousand years, we have locked, unlocked, locked in, and locked out all manner of things, people, and animals. We do it with keys, sacred to Hekate and Janus among others. Learn how to use ancient and modern keys in spellcasting and ritual. Amber K, a priestess of Hekate (and avid key collector) […]
Hekate is the Queen of Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld, Goddess of Magick, Keeper of the Keys, Torch-bearer, Guide, Protector, and Savior. She is celebrated every November at the festival of Hekate Trivia, Goddess of the Crossroads. We will be gathering for a weekend retreat honoring Her at Ardantane, and you are invited. The retreat […]
