Just Witchy Stuff

Thought i'd share my altar for Hecate too.

Hail Hecate,

Queen of All Witches.

Protector of the broken,

Torchbearing guide to the lost.

Hail the Dark Mother,

Cleansed the jar with rosemary incense

Put in some basil for prosperity

Cinnamon for attracting wealth and abundance

Note with my intention

Added pyrite to attract money

Some green aventurine for good luck

A little tiger's eye for financial security

Cleansed the jar with dragonsblood incense

Added salt for basic protection and keeping bad energy out

Rosemary for spiritual and overall protection

Put in a note with my intention and a protection sigil

Added a bit of tourmalinated quartz for amplified physical protection

Obsidian for emotional and psychic protection

Some amethyst for spiritual protection

A little cinnamon to make the spell stronger

Sealed it with black wax

Flame reading is an easy way to communicate with deities or practice divination. Hell, sometimes i use it just to get a little insight on how my spell is going. Here are the basics.

A high, steady flame means yes

A low, steady flame means no

A short, weak flame also means no

A dancing flame can mean your spell needs more focus or serve as a sign you need to ground yourself and ask again. Sometimes in the case of deities, it can indicate excitement

A particularly violent, flickering flame signals a strong no, sometimes even a warning

A crackling flame suggests the answer to your question is more than just a yes or no

Flame leaning to the left means yes

Flame leaning to the right means no

If the candle refuses to light or goes out before it gives an answer, then now isnt a good time

Listen to love songs

Practice self-care

Learn to love yourself and your body

Prioritize yourself and your needs

Masturbate

Read poetry, especially Sappho's

Stand up for women

Donate to women's shelters and LGBTQ+ programs

Support sex workers

Honor her children and Ares

Swim, especially in the ocean

Wear what makes u feel confident

Watch a romantic movie

Study herbalism

Practice witchcraft

Study the history of witchcraft

Study spirit work

Give up a bad habit

Share a traumatic experience

Study the moon phases

Write or read her poetry

Take care of yourself and your mental health

Donate/volunteer at a dog shelter

Donate to suicide prevention organizations

Learn about her

Aphrodite is mostly known for being the Greek goddess of love, but she is also the goddess of sex, seduction, beauty, pleasure, happiness, and war. She was originally married to Hephaesteus, but she left him following an affair with Ares. She is also the mother of Eros.

Associations & Things She Likes

Colors: pink, red, white, light blue

Incense: rose, myrrh, any aphrodisiacs, vanilla, jasmine, cinnamon

Crystals: rose quartz (her blood), onyx (her fingernails), clear quartz, emerald

Animals: dove, swan, geese, swallows, sea animals

Flowers & Herbs: rose, poppies, daffodil, basil, marjoram, myrtle

Tarot: The Empress, The Star, The Lovers

Foods: honey, rose tea, apples (especially golden), pomegranates, figs, chocolate, wine, olive oil, water

Workings: glamour spells, self love, romantic love, heartbreak, relationships, loving your body, femininity, fertility, beauty

Please do NOT drink water that has not been filtered or has been sitting on a shelf for months thank you 🙏

Moon water: moon water will have the same properties as the moon phase it was made under

Sun water: protection, happiness, masculine energy, courage, positivity, strength, prosperity, confidence, leadership, creativity

Rain water: growth, cleansing, adding a little energy to a spell, motivation, encouragement

Storm water: banishing, cursing, strength, change, force, charging, power, chaos

Spring water: fae work, abundance, love,fertility, subtle magick

Snow water: purity, endings, change, slow working spells

River water: moving on, focusing energy, strength, warding, activating

Sea water: cleansing, healing, banishing, protection

Dew water: healing, beauty, fertility, glamour spells, love, fae work, cleansing, delicate magick

Lake water: peace, contentment, relaxation, reflection, self-discovery

Well water: healing, wishes, intuition, manifestation

Hecate is a chthonic deity from Greek mythology and the goddess of necromancy, witchcraft, knowledge of herbs, and the crossroads. She is the Mother of all witches. Around 3 years ago, she reached out to me and i started working with her. I made this post as a devotional act to her, but it's also for anyone curious about her :)

Associations & Things She Likes

Colors: black, purple

Incense: sage, dragon's blood, frankincense, myrrh

Crystals: black moonstone, obsidian, black onyx, amethyst, smoky quartz, labradorite

Animals: black dogs, snakes, toads, dragons, cats, frogs, polecats, owls, crows, ravens

Tarot: high priestess

Other Symbols: torches, night of Nov. 16, dark moon, 3, 9

Offerings: any of her associated crystals or depictions of her associated animals, burning incense she likes, roses, dandelions, lavender, wine, honey, pomegranates, keys, black dog hair, bones, seashells, sage, snakeskin, herbs, almonds, owl or corvid feathers, cauldron, athame, candles