as above so below

a guide to common outdoor items and their magickal uses.

acorns- luck, protection, wisdom, power

walnuts- healing, protection, self care

pinecones- fertility, masculinity, growth, nature

pine needles- cleansing, healing, strength, banishment

pecans- employment, protection, success, abundance, prosperity

grass- growth, learning, healing, new beginning, grief, recovery

maple leaves- feminine, travel, change, decisions, healing

oak leaves- truth, justice, knowledge, steadfastness, protection, guidance

birch leaves- protection, cleansing, fertility, purification

dandelions- calling spirits, divination, healing

dandelion seeds- divination, wishes, manifestation, dreams, luck

dandelion leaves- defeating negativity, steadfastness, growth, purification

2 leaf clovers- love, luck, courage, cleansing

3 leaf clovers- protection, luck, fidelity, divination

4 leaf clovers- spirit work, luck, psychic ability, attraction

5+ leaf clovers- wealth, luck, attracting money, sanity

wild clover flowers- animal magick, blessings, breaking curses, luck, love

apple seeds- love, secrets, knowledge, gateways, divination, prosperity

tree bark- protection, binding, banishment, cleansing, purification

rocks- many rocks have crystals hidden inside, the most common is quartz types. if unsure, rockcs can represent strength, stability, protection and banishing. if you suspect its a crystal, look it up and discover the correspondences that matter to you!

Y'all should seriously experiment more.

"Black" by Aykut Aydogdu

🖤Disclaimer: A great deal of this info comes from "Keeping Her Keys" by Cyndi Brannen because I really enjoy her exercises/rituals on the subject

What are Deipnon & Noumenia?

Deipnon (Deipna) is a celebration (or more accurately a ritual) dedicated to Hekate which occurs during the new moon. Also called "Hekate's Supper", ancient worshippers would leave a meal out at the crossroads in honour of Hekate. According to Sorita d'Este, in her book "Circle for Hekate", these suppers may have been an act of charity as well as an offering. The rich would leave out food in the name of Hekate which would then be taken by the poor. The modern variation of this practice is quite similar, offerings for Hekate (food, herbs, etc.) are left out at a crossroad, after sunset, on the night of the new moon. Anything can be used as an offering but bread was most commonly used.

Although they may not be called "Noumenia", there are many ancient resources which discuss rituals performed on the first and last day of a lunar cycle. The modern interpretation of Noumenia, the day after Deipnon, is used to set intentions for the new lunar cycle.

Ancient Celebrations:

In her epithet as Hekate Kourotrophos, or Guardian of Children, Hekate was honoured 3 days a year. According to "Keeping Her Keys" those days were the 27th day of the January-February moon cycle (for 2023, that will be February 16-17), the 3rd day of the June-July moon cycle (June 21-22, 2023) and the 16th day of the August-September moon cycle (September 1-2, 2023). During those days people sought Hekate's blessing and protection over their children.

Modern Celebrations:

Hekate's Night (August 13th)

Hekate's Month (November)

The Day of Hekate of the Crossroads (November 30th)

Note: These celebrations are modern and therefore may not align with your personal practice, please do your research and read "Keeping Her Keys" Chapter 7 for more information.

"Ask Hekate whether it is better to be rich or starving; she will tell you that the rich send her a meal every month and that the poor make it disappear before it is even served." -Aristophanes, 380 BCE

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