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    We are a New Yet old online coven of Witches,

    Our foundation is Eclectic Gray Witchcraft

    Our Matron Coven Goddess is Hekate

    We are Women Only, no acceptations

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    Table of Contents

    1, Our Creed

    2. Principles to live by

    3. Our Oath

    4. Our Totem,Symbols,Colors, and Pillars

    3. Hekate/Hecate- Magickal Correspondences, and Associations.

    6. Hekate Rites, and Rituals.,Spells.

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    Our Creed

    I am a Witch

    I am who I amMy Path is ShadowedIt is neither black, nor white.Yet it is bothBetween the worlds I walkI am of the Earth

    Yet, I am of above, and belowI am a WitchTo myself I am trueI am my word, and my word I amI gather as I need, and release what I don’t

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    I lift my chalice, I lift my daggerI am feminine, and I am masculineI am spirit, I am breath, I am fire, I am waterI am earth.At the crossroads I am foundFor I am of Her who lights the path

    Queen of Witches, Magick, and sorceryMy oath I have sworn to Her aloneThe gray path I walkBalance of dark, and the lightEmbracing the positive, and the negativesThe chaos and the calms

    Death, and rebirthThe lunar pathOf lightAnd NightOf New and OldMaiden, Mother, and Crone

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    Draconic Powers I evokeTo aide me on my magickal wayBlessings come from blessings sent Justice be to others who do others harmWith the fools I do not spend

    From the Wise I will always learnAs I will so it isI am a Gray WitchThis is my Creed

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    Principles to Live ByMy principles are simpleTake Personal Responsibility for your Magick and LifeKnow what you are doing before doing it Magick is not a game, orRespect it. What you sow you do reap.Knowledge is Power Silence is Wisdom Have Courage to changeThink before Speaking- Words create Guard your Mind- Thought lthe seed of all magick the thoughts Attune to Nature, respect the el you want them as friends Attune and Dance with the Moon KnowSacred - Animal Tree, Bush ,Earth- Treat as such. If you be Witch,none, but do not be an Asshole Be true to thyself- Do not try be so your not, Do not play games with others, some like me do not playother

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    Our Oath

    Before Hekate it is and renewed on Samhain

    Hail Hekate ( Ekatay )

    And Sisters of the Dark Moon Circle

    I am here naked as I am

    In perfect love and trustI enter in to Thy Sacred Circle

    Before Hekate and My sisters I now take my oath

    I am a daughter of Hekate and will know My Mother

    I will serve Her and my sisters in truth, heart, and all my m

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    I vow to always believe the best of my sisters, I will hear no so

    I will defend my sisters, my coven.

    I am a Witch and will conduct myself always as oneI bow to none, but will be no Ass

    I am Goddess, I am Priestess, I am Witch

    I am Lady.

    My Oath I have declared with heart, Mind, and Spirit

    Never will I break for if I do I know it is Hekate

    I then will answer too.

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    Our Totem,Symbols,Colors

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    Snake Meaning and Symbolism

    Snake symbolic meaning, overwhelmingly and in various cultures, dealswith primordial life force and usually turns our attention to gendersupremacy (both male and female).Consequently, snakes span thesymbolic bridge between lunar and solar associations as well as aspectsbetween water and fire.Coiled within this polarity, we clearly seesymbolism of duality and the search for balance. Other snake symbolicmeaning includes:

    The Snake is wisdom expressed through healing.

    It is a protector and guardian totem,along with its sister totems, the Dragon and the Serpent.If a snake totemhas come into your life, your creative forces are awakening.Your intuition will sharpen and be more accurate.Snake energy is theenergy of wholeness, cosmic consciousness, and the ability to experienceanything willingly and without resistance.It is the knowledge that allthings are equal in creation. It also signals a transition in your life.New opportunities and/or changes.

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    Snake is fire medicine, the medicine of transmutation.On a material level, it is vitality; on an emotional level, it is ambition anddreams;on a mental level, it is intellect and power; on a spiritual level (thehighest level), it is wisdom, understanding and wholeness.Snake magic isheavy magic. Become the Magician and transmute the energy and acceptthe power of the fire.

    The Snake is one of the symbols of the Dark Goddesses and Gods, It is oneof Hekates symbols along with Dragon, Dog, and Owl which is Hermessanger,

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    The Pentacle is our center

    First our Five Pillars

    Also called the Four Powers of the Magus, the Four Pillars of the Witches'Temple and the Magician's Manifesto, there is some debate regarding theorigin of the Witch's Pyramid. However, it's commonly attributed toEliphas Levi, a French spiritualist and occult author who inspired a greatdeal of Hermetic magick (Hermeticism which has, in turn, been largelyinfluential on Western occultism).

    Noscere

    The first step along this map is To Know. The ancient Greek aphorism,Know Thyself, pretty much sums it up -- but this is not the whole of thisprinciple. You must get to know how and why you think and feel the wayyou do, as this directly affects the magick you perform. And equally asimportant is the knowledge of your surroundings and the impact of yourmagickal and mundane decisions. Accept that you may not always get ananswer to your question, but don't let that stop you from asking it. Learn

    something new every day and know that you truly can do whatever youset out to do. To Know is associated with the element of Air which rulesour ability to learn, understand and rationalize.

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    Audere

    Next is To Dare. To dare deals directly with facing your fears and daring topush what you have learned to gain more experience. Dare to go whereothers have not; don't let criticism or doubt stand in your way. Strive to bethe best you can in whatever you choose. When there is no path, createyour own way and dance to the beat of your own drummer. Dare to

    believe, or to imagine, when others scoff. Have the courage to go after yourdesires. The element for Audere is Water, ruling our emotions, hopes anddreams.

    Velle

    Our next point is To Will. Will does not only represent your actions and

    decisions, but your drive and personal strength; your discipline. Is yourwill pure or does it bend to others' wishes? Is it tarnished by doubt ordishonesty? Be disciplined. Honesty and hard work strengthen your self-respect which, in turn, fortifies your will. While you might know youshould do something, and have the courage to do it, Will you act upon it?Even if it frightens you, Will yourself success.Fire represents this principle,symbolizing passion and drive.

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    Tacere

    While each of these points is important, To Be Silent is especially so. It iscourageous and in our best interest at times to speak our minds and standup for what's right. And at other times it's most beneficial to use discretion.Do not brag, reveal secrets or challenge unnecessarily.

    Aside from the obvious, To Be Silent also depicts the stillness within.Finding a little peace goes a long way as far as assisting your focus inmagick as well as becoming more grounded on the physical plane in yourmundane life. This element is Earth, symbolizing stability andgroundedness.

    Ire

    Finally, To Do is often added to these four principles. This makes sense, aseven once you have understood a situation and decided what action totake, what is left but to actually take that action? What's the point of any ofthis without actually doing it? The purpose for this last step is to apply allof these sidenotes to your life. Go forth and act upon them.

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    Hekate

    Magickal Associations and correspondences

    . Hecate Associations:

    Death, intuitive wisdom, dreams, divination, witchcraft, transitionchild birth, spiritual guide, guardian of doors and gateways, guardiroads, patroness of sailors, fishers and travelers, warriors, athletes,herders.

    Sacred to Hecate

    DogsSnakespolecatsfrogs

    Owl Her messanger

    Dragon

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    Crossroads

    The Ancient Greeks would erect statues (hecataea) of Hekate Triv(‘Hekate of the Three Ways’) at crossroads where three roads meet.

    Sacred Times

    November 16; Night of Hecate.In the Greek tradition Hecate in honored annually on this date. Shethe souls of the dead and those about to die. Her celebration is heldmidnight. Hekate is traditionally worshipped on the eve of the New

    Moon. The 30th of each month is also sacred to the dead. This waspurify the house and to give offerings to Hecate.in is Her High tim

    Offerings

    Breads, eggs, cheese, garlic, cake and honey., also giving to the po

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    Hecate Correspondences

    Herbs

    Aconite, almond, black poplar, lavender, myrrh, yew, belladonna, ccyclamen, cypress, dandelion, date palm, garlic, hazel, hellebore, hmandrake, mint, mugwort, oak, willow.

    PoisonYew, belladonna, hemlock, mandrake, monkshood, wolfsbanopium poppy.

    Candle Colors

    Purple:Power, success, justice, wisdom, independence, financial rewards,meditation, mysticism, guidance, and divination. This color worksNeptune energy.

    Black

    Use in rituals to induce a deep meditative state, banishing of evil oinfluences, powers of absorption, restriction, wisdom, control, residiscipline, and rituals dedicated to the Crone. This color works weSaturn energy.

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    Silver

    Moon Magick, Lunar Deities, removes negativity, encourages stabassists in the development of psychic abilities. This color works w

    astrological sign of Cancer.Crystals

    Hematite

    Grounding, focus, self discipline, and absorbs negativity and assistoptimism and courage.

    Smoky Quartz

    Neutralizes negative influences, assists with positive change, groubalancing.

    Moonstone

    Intuition, psychic abilities, empathy, and new beginnings.

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    Quartz Crystal

    Psychic awareness and amplification of psychic abilities.Elimination of irrational fear.

    Invocation to Hecate

    “O HECATE, TRIPLE -FOLD GODDESS, THOU WHO ART MAIDEN, MOTHER,CRONE AT ONCE JOIN ME! O HECATE, WEAVER OF LIVES,

    KEEPER OF HOUNDS, GUARDIAN OF THE GATE,

    COME TO ME! O HECATE, I DEDICATE THIS NIGHT TO YOU.

    I KINDLE YOUR SACRED FIRE AND INVITE YOU AND

    LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED OVER TO BE WITH ME

    THIS NIGHT. IN PERFECT LOVE AND PERFECT TRUST,

    I HAVE CAST THIS CIRCLE IN PREPARATION OF YOUR COMING.

    COME TO ME HECATE AND JOIN ME THIS NIGHT.

    HECATE YOU ARE:

    You are the Moon engulfed by the obsidian veil.The beauty swallo pounding time.

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    You are the overhead stars that glare with ice eyes, the night withobeneath the soil.

    You are the Raven’s w ing, the prowling Owl, The bat whose cry shatters the blindness. You are the scent of smoldering sage, the blade edge that cuts the umbilicus, the dark-skinned dancer of endings.

    HECATE INVOCATION:

    Hecate, Goddess of phantoms, of shadows play Whose body divid

    lit days.She from whom all Gods and men were born She we seek when the veil is torn…..

    Be present Goddess with mysteries abound Let the dark’s wisdom of mortals be found.”

    This information is from a lovely website I have just come across Here

    I have not had the time to go through all of the correspondences foincense on this page but for “homework”, if you are interested in incenseherbs would be to go through the incense on this page and look upcorrespondence learn them.

    http://amadeasabraxas.blogspot.com/2011/10/incense-recipes.html?m=1http://amadeasabraxas.blogspot.com/2011/10/incense-recipes.html?m=1http://amadeasabraxas.blogspot.com/2011/10/incense-recipes.html?m=1http://amadeasabraxas.blogspot.com/2011/10/incense-recipes.html?m=1

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    Hecate IncenseDark goddess energy, the Crone, Wisdom.5 parts Sandalwood3 parts Cypress3 parts Lotus Oil1 piece Black ObsidianCrush ingredients into a fine powder with a mortar and pestle, or wfew seconds in a spice grinder or coffee bean grinder. Store in a se

    jar.Source: This formula is a traditional one.Hecate Incense 23 parts Sandalwood2 parts Frankincense1/2 part MintCypress oilHecate incense 34 parts sandalwood2 parts peppermint2 parts myrrhCypress oil

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    As you might guess, the sandalwood is very forward in this recipealso makes a stellar Hecate incense based on information in ancientexts.

    Hecate Incense 4

    3 Parts Sandalwood2 Parts Cypress1 Part Spearmint peppermint)To honor Her, burn at crossroads or during ritual at the waning of tHecate Incense 51/2 teaspoon Dried Bay Leaves

    1/2 teaspoon Dried Mint Leaves1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme pinch of Myrrh Resin pinch of Frankincense Resin13 drops Cypress Oil3 drops Camphor Oil

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    Using a mortar and pestle, crush the Bay, Mint, and Thyme until a powdered. Stir in the Frankincense and Myrrh resins. Add the Cypcamphor Oils, and mix well. Store in a tightly capped jar and let th

    for at least two weeks before using. Burn on a hot charcoal block dritual.(The above “Hecate Incense” recipe is from “WiccaCraft: The MoWitch’s Book of Herbs, Majick, and Dreams” by Gerina DunwichPress, Carol Publishing Group Edition, 1995.)

    Invocation based on the Orphic hymns

    I invoke thee, Hecate, Midnight’s Lady, Goddess of the Thresholds and the Three Ways Of earthly, wat’ry, and celestial frame, Of underworld and Mystery’s fame, Sepulchral, in a saffron veil array’d, Leading spirits that wander through the shade; Protectress of children, healer, come, be here! Mistress of Wilderness, among the deer With Thy crescent knife, peerless huntress: hail!

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    World’s key - bearer, Thy torch will e’er prevail; The Gate between the worlds you guard by rights, Midwife and Qu present to our rites; Propitious, grant our just desires’ success, Acchomage; this, our magick, bless.

    Hymn VI– To Hekate:

    Hail, many-named Mother of the Gods, whose children are fair

    Hail, mighty Hekate of the Threshold

    Shape the course of my life with luminous Light

    And make it laden with good things,

    Drive sickness and evil from my limbs.

    And when my soul rages about worldly things,

    Deliver me purified by your soul-stirring rituals.

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    Yes, give me your hand I pray

    And reveal to me the pathways of divine guidance that I long for,

    Then shall I gaze upon that precious Light

    Whence I can flee the evil of our dark origin.

    Yes, give me your hand I pray,

    And when I am weary bring me to the haven of piety with your wi

    Hail, many-named mother of the Gods, whose children are fair

    Hail, mighty Hekate of the Threshold.

    Hekate history

    Hecate (sometimes spelled Hekate) was originally a Thracian, andOlympian Greek goddess, and ruled over the realms of earth and frituals. As a goddess of childbirth, she was often invoked for rites

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    and in some cases watched over maidens who were beginning to mEventually, Hecate evolved to become a goddess of magic and soroften shown holding two torches or a key and in later periods depi

    form. She was variously associated with crossroads, entrance-waythe Moon, magic, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs and poisonous pnecromancy, and sorcery. She was venerated as a mother goddess, the Ptolemaic period in Alexandria was elevated to her position as ghosts and the spirit world. Much like the Celtic hearth goddess BHecate is a guardian of crossroads, and often symbolized by a spin

    In addition to her connection to Brighid, she is associated with Diawho is the Roman Diana in her aspect as light-bearer. Hecate is oftportrayed wearing the keys to the spirit world at her belt, accompathree-headed hound, and surrounded by lit torches.The epic poet Hesiod tells us Hecate was the only child of Asteria, goddess who was the aunt of Apollo and Artemis. The event of Hecate’s

    was tied to the reappearance of Phoebe, a lunar goddess, who appethe darkest phase of the moon.Today, many contemporary Pagans and Wiccans honor Hecate in ha Dark Goddess, although it would be incorrect to refer to her as a

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    the Crone, because of her connection to childbirth and maidenhood. It’s morelikely that her role as “dark goddess” comes from her connection to the sworld, ghosts, the dark moon, and magic. She is known as a goddeto be invoked lightly, or by those who are calling upon her frivolouhonored on November 30, the night of Hecate Trivia, the night of tcrossroads.The earliest known monument is a small terracotta found in Athendedication to Hecate, in writing of the style of the 6th century. Theseated on a throne with a chaplet bound round her head; she is altowithout attributes and character, and the main historical value of this evidently of quite a general type and gets a special reference andfrom the inscription, is that it proves the single shape to be her earher recognition at Athens to be earlier than the Persian invasion.Hecate has been characterized as a pre-Olympian chthonic goddesappears in the Homeric Hymn to Demeter and in Hesiod’s Theogony, whereshe is promoted strongly as a great goddess. The place of origin offollowing is uncertain, but it is thought that she had popular followThrace. Her most important sanctuary was Lagina, a theocratic citywhich the goddess was served by eunuchs.

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    The first literature mentioning Hecate is the Theogony by Hesiod:Hecate whom Zeus the son of Cronos honored above all. He gave splendid gifts, to have a share of the earth and the unfruitful sea. Shonor also in starry heaven, and is honored exceedingly by the deaFor to this day, whenever any one of men on earth offers rich sacriprays for favor according to custom, he calls upon Hecate. Great hfull easily to him whose prayers the goddess receives favorably, anbestows wealth upon him; for the power surely is with her. For as born of Earth and Ocean amongst all these she has her due portionof Cronos did her no wrong nor took anything away of all that wasamong the former Titan gods: but she holds, as the division was atthe beginning, privilege both in earth, and in heaven, and in sea.According to Hesiod, she held sway over many things:Whom she will she greatly aids and advances: she sits by worshipf

    judgement, and in the assembly whom she will is distinguished amAnd when men arm themselves for the battle thonours.troys men, goddess is at hand to give victory and grant glory readily to whomGood is she also when men contend at the games, for there too thewith them and profits them: and he who by might and strength getwins the rich prize easily with joy, and brings glory to his parents.

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    And she is good to stand by horsemen, whom she will: and to thosbusiness is in the grey discomfortable sea, and who pray to Hecateloud-crashing Earth-Shaker, easily the glorious goddess gives grea

    easily she takes it

    away as soon as seen, if so she will. She is good in the byre with Hincrease the stock. The droves of kine and wide herds of goats andfleecy sheep, if she will, she increases from a few, or makes many then, albeit her mother’s only child, she is honored amongst all the deathless gods. And the son of Cronos made her a nurse of the young who asaw with their eyes the light of all-seeing Dawn. So from the b eginurse of the young, and these are her honours.

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    Hekate Rites,Rituals, and Spells

    Hekate Magick

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    Rite of Her Sacred Fires

    (Coven of Hekate) The Rite of the Devotee of Her Sacred Fires Being an adaptation ofthe Rite of Her Sacred Fires, performed worldwide on the 27th of

    May 2010. The original Rite of Her Sacred Fires is available at www.sacredfires.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: This is not the same ritual,this ritual contains additions and the first date that this ritual can be

    performed is the Full Moon in November 2010. This ritual forms part

    of the Membership Application of the CoH and should be performedexactly as given in this document. The Rite of the Devotee of HerSacred Fires should only be performed between sunset and sunrise ona night when the Moon is Full. Preparation You will need: 1/ A

    Devotional Shrine; in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. This should be prepared with the following: i. An image of theGoddess Hekate ii. A red candle, two white candles (for this tealights

    will suffice) iii. Some flowers / greenery. (Local wildflowers, or

    greenery from the wild or from your garden is preferable, as it willencourage a bond between your work with Hekate and the place youlive, it is also a lot more ethical) iv. A length of red cord, ribbon orstring approx 30 cm in length. v. Incense or Joss with suitablecontainers / vessels for burning it on. vi. Any other items which you

    would like to offer to Hekate, or have as part of your Hekate Shrine.Please note however that for this Rite you should not have images oreffigies of any other deities or spirits on your shrine. Note: You may

    wish to consecrate all items you will use in the manner of the tradition you ordinarily work in, alternatively see the CoH website for

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    suggestions. 2/ A Hymn To Hekate; this should be: i. An originalhymn written by you with this Rite in mind. A Hymn is a spiritual songor lyrical religious poem, usually in adoration or praise of a deity, inthis instance Hekate. The hymn may be in prose or rhyme, and should

    reflect your perception of Hekate in your own words. ii. Something you are proud of and will continue to be proud of in years to come. iii.It will be your “gift of labour” to the Coven ant of Hekate. As such it isa sacrifice, which means it should not be published or sharedelsewhere by you before or after you have performed the Rite. Once

    you have gifted it, your Hymn will be published by the CoH on our Members Only website in a Members Hymn Archive, and may beused for other purposes too (you will always be credited).

    Prelude to the Rite: Prepare yourself for the Rite by having a ritualbath (or shower) and putting on nice clean clothes, or a robe if you

    prefer. Then sit yourself in front of your Shrine and make yourselfcomfortable. When you are ready to proceed close your eyes and

    breathe deeply, find your point of balance, a balance of mind and souland body, which will present you proud and beautiful to the world.Breathe deeply and find your voice, the voice with which you willspeak words of true and pure intent. Breathe deeply and call upon the

    freedom within your heart so that you will be able to express yourself with purity of intent and with strength of desire. When you are ready

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    proceed. The Rite of the Devotee of Her Sacred Fires Recite your personal hymn. You can read it, but if possible commit it to memory for use. It will allow you to create a stronger connection with the work you are performing. [Place both your hands on your heart (threeheartbeats), your forefinger and middle finger of your dominant handto your lips (three heartbeats), and then to your brow (threeheartbeats). Now enclose your thumbs within both your hands (in

    fists) and raise both your arms to the heavens. Open your hands and with palm upwards in your left hand, bring your right arm to your side palm facing downwards] Now invoke the Goddess: Invocation to Hekate: I invoke thee, Great Mistress of the Heaven, Earth and Sea,By your mysteries of Night and Day, By the Light of the Moon and theShadow of the Sun I invoke thee, Mistress of life, death and rebirthEmerge now from the shadow realm to feed my soul and enlighten mymind, Triple-formed Mistress of the three ways I entreat thee, Key-bearing Mistress of the Nightwandering Souls To bring forth your

    wisdom from amongst the stars To bring down your starfire from thedarkness between, Creatrix of Light! Goddess of the Shadow Realms!Light-bearing queen! Whisper now your secrets! Fire-bringer!Earthly-one! Queen of Heaven! [Raise both hands with palms facingupwards to the heavens (three heartbeats) and then touch the ground

    palms downwards] [Sit before the candle and prepare to light it][Take three deep breaths and allow your senses to awaken] The Riteof the Devotee to Her Sacred Fires ~ www.hekatecovenant.com All

    rights reserved. (c) The Covenant of Hekate 2010 Say: Hekate,companion and guide to the mysteries I light this sacred fire in yourhonour, [light fire] Its light uniting the stars and stones, the heavensand the earth, With this fire I express my desire for a greaterunderstanding of your mysteries [Oath] Great Hekate, Triple FormedGoddess of the Crossroads, to whom I dedicate this Rite. Tonight inthe light of this full moon, [insert date], I offer myself as a Devotee of

    your Sacred Fires. Through the ebb and flow of the natural cycles I will strive towards fulfilling my own potential in a quest for wisdom

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    through knowledge and understanding of your mysteries. I dedicatemyself to the fulfilment of this oath, from my heart, from my mind and

    from my body. Askei Kataskei Er ō n Ore ō n I ō r Mega Samny ē r Baui (3times) Phobantia Semn ē Great Hekate, who spins the web of the starsand governs the spiral of life Guide me through towards pathways ofunderstanding, From Crossroad to Crossroad, The Torchbearers andthe Keybearers of your mysteries, will always find one another,[Extinguish the flame, then place both your hands on your heart (threeheartbeats), your forefinger and middle finger of your dominant handto your lips (three heartbeats), and then to your brow (threeheartbeats).] [Open your palms reaching towards the heaven, then

    reach down and touch the Earth.] Record: Now write this ceremony in full in a new blank book you have prepared for the purpose, beingsure to include your hymn in the appropriate place in the ceremony.

    Write all entries in your book in black ink, with the exception of thename of the Goddess Hekate, and in future the names of other deitiesor spirits which you may call upon in your work with Hekate in themonths and years to come, which should be written in RED. Thisbook should be used only for recording rituals, information, research,ideas and other writings which are related to your work with theGoddess Hekate. Membership application: This ritual is the first stepin your application to become a member (Devotee) of the Covenant of

    Hekate. Full step by step information of the Membership Applicationcan be found on www.hekatecovenant.com You will obtain amembership number when you Membership Application has been

    received and approved. A reminder that applications should be fullycompleted and that the Rite of the Devotee of Her Sacred Fires haveto be done at the Full Moon as part of the membership application.Electronic applications will NOT be accepted.

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    . http://hekatecovenant.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/CoH_RiteoftheDevotee1.pdf

    Hecate Banish Negativity ritual

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    Hecate Ritual: Banishing Negativity

    In this ritual you will be calling on Hecate in Her Crone aspect. It is performed during the Dark of the Moon. Some people are fearful of working with the Dark Moon and the Crone, but She is the wise protector who will take your negativity and transform it in hercauldron of change. Begin by setting up your altar as you normally do

    for ritual, making sure you have a black candle and wine or water in your chalice in addition to anything else you use. You will also needcleansing, purifying incense and a censer or some kind of container,

    which can be carried, around your home. (I use a large shell to holdsmoldering charcoal, or stick incense.) It is best to set your altar onthe floor for this rite, but you may do it however you feel mostcomfortable.

    Cast your circle as you normally do. When you are through, kneelbefore your altar and light the black candle. With your arms held,

    palms upward, at your sides, call Hecate by saying three times:

    Hecate, beautiful Crone of Night

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    I call you here to put things right.

    Transform the negative thought and pain

    And help my life be whole again.

    Close your eyes. When you feel the presence of Hecate and know sheis there to help you, open your eyes. Bow your head to her to show

    your reverence, then take the chalice, saying:

    Lady of the Dark Moon,

    Share with me this wine.

    Bring your protection to

    Flood this life of mine.

    May the waters of your eternal womb

    Bring change most divine.

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    Sip a small amount of the wine (or water), envisioning it as liquidenergy, flowing to effect a positive change within and outside of you.Leave the rest as an offering to Hecate. Light the purifying incense inthe censer, cut a door in the Circle, and, beginning in the eastern-mostcorner of your home, smudge your home, going counter-clockwise.Go into every closet, the bathroom, and the garage – make sure yourentire house is smudged. As you go, chant:

    Negativity be gone.

    Come back into the Circle and visualize your entire house and yardbathed in a peaceful blue light. Since you have created a void bybanishing the negativity, you will need to fill that void. Now goingdeosil (clock-wise), re-trace your steps through the house, asking thatgood, protective spirits come into your home and that positiveenergies replace the negative ones that have just been banished. Thisis an important step, because if you don’t fill the void with somethinggood, the negativity will come right back. Sometimes during such a

    ritual, I take one large and one small black stone and charge them to keep away negativity. I promise Hecate that the large one will remainin a prominent place in my house and that I will keep the small one

    with me at all times. Thank Hecate. Meditate if you wish, visualizing your life free from negative happenings and feelings and full of love, prosperity, and happiness. Feel how She has changed your home and your life. Close the Circle and know that it is done.

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    Chant for Swift Justice

    The chant below brings swift justice to those who treat you unfairly. Take caution in using it, though, especially if you have also behavedinappropriately. Hecate's justice knows no bounds. She sees to it that

    all involved get precisely what they deserve.

    "Hecate, Dark One, hear my plea,

    Bring justice now, I ask of Thee!

    Right the wrongs that have been done,

    Avenge me now, oh Mighty One.

    Turn misfortune back to those

    Who cause my problems and my woes.

    And heap upon them karmic debt

    Lest they all too soon forget

    Their wrongful actions, words, and deeds

    Don't let them get away scot-free.

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    Bring them forth from where they hide,

    Bring swift justice ~ wield your knife.

    Hasten, Dark One; hear my plea ~

    Do what it is I ask of Thee."

    Excerpt from

    Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living by Dorothy Morrison

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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    Chant to Cast off Troubles

    Hecate, Goddess of darkest night,

    Send my troubles all to flight,

    Burn them in thy sacred fires,

    And replace them with my heart's desire!

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Words of Power

    May the circle never be broken,

    May the earth always be whole,

    May the rattle ever be shaken,

    May Hecate live in my soul.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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    Raising Energy

    Hecate's power,

    Dark Moon Hour,

    Fire to Banish and

    Magick to flow.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Chant to Bless the Altar

    Come Goddesses of fire and water,

    Goddesses of earth and air.

    Give your blessings to this altar,

    Give a listen to our prayers.

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    Chant for Crossing the Gates of Dawn & Dusk

    (This is a short chant to say at dusk and dawn, calling the protectionof Hecate, the ancient goddess of crossroads. Taking a moment to

    chant these words can help us to ground, and give us a way to recognize this daily cycle of rebirth and transformation in our lives. It

    also helps to enforce our connection with Hecate.)

    At the gate of dawn I stand,

    Hecate, on the other hand,

    Guard me with your magic power,

    Guide me through the crossroads hour

    From the beauty of the night To the glory of the light.

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    And/Or

    At the gate of dusk I stand,

    Hecate, on the other hand,

    Guard me with your magic power.

    Guide me through the crossroads hour,

    From the glory of the light,

    To the beauty of the night.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Attraction Chant

    Goddess, let all good blessings come to thee,

    Love and money fair to see.

    Let all happiness and love,

    Be heaped upon thee from above.

    Bring in, bring in, as the Moon doth swell,

    Whatever Thou neediest to keep thee well.

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    Wisdom Chant

    Hecate, Crone Goddess, Keep me whole,

    Let thy wisdom fill my soul.

    Copyright 2004 - Hecate Moon

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