Again about Hecate
Hecate is the queen of nighttime, especially the dark moon (those three moonless nights in a row). She represents the hidden parts of ourselves, the things we try to ignore. Many people fear darkness, so they avoid Hecate’s wisdom and strength. The truth is, the moon doesn’t have its light, it just reflects the sun. Darkness is the moon’s true nature, just like it’s Hecate’s. You can call on Hecate for help during the waning moon (when it gets smaller) and especially during the dark moon. Fun fact: In Greek, the “H” in Hecate is silent, so it sounds more like “E-CA-TA” or “e-CO-ta.”
Hecate’s not here to sugarcoat things or hold your hand. If that’s what you need, there are other goddesses. She’s all about getting things done, fast and to the point. Be ready for quick changes when you call on her, it might not be what you had in mind. Hecate teaches a powerful lesson: women are wonderful because of who they are, not because of how they look or how much control they have. There’s deep wisdom inside them.
Hecate, the magic teacher goddess, gave Medea, one of the first feminist woman, special powers. Medea used these powers to bring the full moon’s energy closer to her (like pulling it down). This is different from how some people talk about connecting with the moon. The real moon goddess, Selene, wasn’t happy because she wanted to stay in the sky to watch her lover sleep. The important thing is that Medea had Hecate’s power. She didn’t need anyone else, not even a man, to connect with the moon’s energy.
Remember, Hecate helps women be independent, free from requiring men to tell them what to do. This even applies to some religions, where only men can do certain rituals. Hecate’s like a magic pot that helps you see yourself clearly, why you do things, and how they turn out. By understanding yourself better, you can become a better person. It’s like looking deep into something dark to find the light within. Hecate’s super powerful, the queen of everything alive! Everything depends on her.
Hecate helps women be free and independent, not controlled by men. That’s why some people in the past (like the Christian Church) tried to make her look bad. They called her evil and destructive.
Back then, people who believed in different goddesses were sometimes treated badly. Men were in charge, and they feared strong women. So, the Church made Hecate seem scary and ugly, like an old witch.
But Hecate isn’t a destroyer! If something is destroyed, it’s gone forever. She’s more about making changes and starting fresh. Some say she represents our true feelings and urges, which can be scary to some people.
Hecate helps women be strong and independent, not bossed around by men. Long ago, some people (like the Church) didn’t like that, so they made her seem mean and scary.
Back then, people who believed in different goddesses could be treated badly. Men were in charge, and strong women scared them. So, they turned Hecate into a creepy old witch to make her seem bad.
But Hecate isn’t here to destroy things! Destroying something means it’s gone forever. She’s more about making changes and starting new. Some say she’s about our true feelings and wild sides, which can be a little scary for some people.
Hecate’s super powerful, there’s nothing like her! She’s the start, the middle, and the end of everything. She’s with you always, no matter what. People worship Hecate on certain days to ask for good things and avoid bad things.
People celebrate Hecate on different days:
- August 13th: They thank her and ask for good weather for the crops.
- November 16th (at sunset): They have a special supper in her honor (in the past, people even offered animals as gifts).
- November 30th: This is the day of the Crossroads, a special Hecate day.
- The 29th of every month
- Every month’s new moon: This is also considered a time for Hecate.
- December 31st has a real festival, but it’s for a different god with two faces. That’s okay, though. You can still celebrate Hecate on New Year’s Eve to say goodbye to the old year and hello to the new.
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