Hecate Queen of the Witches~Or is She?

[@witchNwand]

Loved the video, Colette. I always love to see videos about Hekate. She is my patron deity, and as a devotee to her, among other things, she is a loving mother to me. Her reality is so powerful that I am aware of her presence every day and believe I have a place with her after I pass away. She is the Anima mundi, the world soul. Thanks for this gem of a video, Colette. may Hekate watch over you always ❤ ☮️ 🗝🖤🗝

[@witchways]

Thank you so much for the feedback and the blessing! So many Samhain Blessings to you!

[@witchNwand]

@@witchways Thankyou 😊

[@julesniner1766]

I was very fortunate that she visited me in a dream about 5 yrs ago now. I have been working with her since.

[@witchways]

That is amazing and wonderful. Happy Samhain Season!

[@The_Wild_Witch]

Such a beautiful video for a powerful goddess! I don't work with her within my practice anymore, but I do like to honor her during the darker half of the year. Thanks for sharing!

[@The_Wild_Witch]

I also wanted to say, instead of sacrificing animals such as dogs, an animal friendly alternative is to donate to animal rescues, perhaps ones that specialize in aiding dogs, or black dogs in particular , in her name as a way to honor her. Hope that this helps anyone who reads this!

[@witchways]

thanks Star!

[@witchways]

@@The_Wild_Witch great thought.

[@jessicaw1839]

Every year, about this time, I think about working with Hecate but then I find myself feeling intimidated by such a powerful deity. Your video has really inspired me though, so maybe this year.... BTW, thank you for the warning about the animal offerings. 💜

[@witchways]

I am so glad. Happy Samhain.

[@EnchantraAllure]

Thank you for this wisdom. Blessings to you in all your endeavors 🪬

[@witchways]

Thank you! And blessings to you as well.

[@LavenderHazelwood]

Thanks for this, Colette! I love the music and the end with your head covering and blowing out the candles.

[@witchways]

Thanks Aurora! I really enjoyed filming that part.

[@plushevil5874]

Reading about Hecate is always so interesting. Her mysterious origins fascinate me. Thanks for this video. Always so informative.

[@witchways]

Thank you! I love that about her.

[@The_Boujee_Mystic]

As someone who honours and works with Hekate during Samhaintide, I really appreciate this video.

[@witchways]

Thank you! I have wanted to do this video for awhile and now's the time. Happy Samhain Season

[@The_Boujee_Mystic]

@@witchways Blessed Samhain! 🎃🕷️👻

[@TheMagickalCottage]

I have worked with Hecate for protection and justice and I know others who have experienced healing through her.

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thanks Colette. Always listen to your history lesson. you present it well! Cheers

[@witchways]

Thank you Laura! I am so glad to hear that. Happy Samhain.

[@kirstencorby8465]

Very informative, thanks Colette. Blessed Samhain.

[@witchways]

Thank you Kirsten! Samhain Blessings.

[@ventusheart5733]

Hecate as Queen of Witches appeared in late Antiquity and come from folkore and fictions. She was formerly a Goddess of Land, Crossroads and Liminality.

[@witchways]

Yes, that's it exactly.

[@kukumuniu5658]

if She was a Goddess of Crossroads it means that She is one of Pombagira,but which?

[@witchways]

@@kukumuniu5658 Sorry, I'm really unfamiliar with those practices and don't know. But maybe someone here does.

[@kukumuniu5658]

@@witchways Pombajira das Sete Encruzilhadas maybe? or Rainha do Cemitério ooor...Maria Mulambo das Sete Catacumbas ? Interesting topic anyway :)

[@witchways]

No, I mostly work with beings from my ancestry out of resepct for practices that are sometimes closed. Thanks for asking.

[@ThatDivinationWitch]

Hail Hecate! First time seeing a video of yours though I was subscribed. Love it! Love Hecate with all my heart! If you'd like to collab on my podcast, Hecate herself had me start it. Keys of Life. Lots of practitioners have been on it from all walks of life. If you are interested let me know :) Blessings to you!

[@witchways]

I am interested. This time of year is hectic for me until after next weekend. but I would love to chat. I will send you an email and we can go from there. Thanks for reaching out!

[@lifewithhollyt]

I loved this, and i love you and your videos ❤

[@witchways]

Thank you!!! Samhain Blessings.

[@lifewithhollyt]

@witchways samhaim blessings and blessed be 🙌

[@Gulsina_Khakimova]

Dear, Colette🌹 I want to say thank you for such useful video. Unfortunetely, I live in another country where the witchcraft is a some kind of smth bad. The witchraft in Europe looks like a real magic.

[@witchways]

Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@lifewithhollyt]

I love hekate ❤ so much. I'd love to have another go with her. Maybe calling to her is now the right time x😊

[@witchways]

Let us know how it goes!

[@samuel56551]

Yes , Hekate has always been associated with magic . Hekate had chthonic attributes from the earliest times ( as in the myth of the abduction of Persephone ) , linking her to the dead and the practice of necromancy . The spirits of the dead and the underworld were always integral to ancient Greek magic , practices that would eventually become seen as witchcraft and sorcery .

[@elainerichards6406]

Hekate stands above my ancestor altar! Been working with her for a while now, asking for her guidance, strength and protection everyday. Samhain blessings ❤

[@witchways]

That is great. I love that placement for her. Thanks for sharing that practice.

[@alleyjobes4870]

Hi, my grandmother always told me that Aradia was queen of the witches. I work with Hekate and The Morrigan x

[@witchways]

Thank you and Samhain Blessings

[@kukumuniu5658]

"Or is she?" ...Orisha! ;D

[@geminigreywolf6655]

I give Hecate Spiced rum. She enjoys that. I once gave her vodka and she was not a fan. So much so that she threw things off her altar. So it’s Captain Morgan for her. Lol I found at least with me , wine isn’t her favorite.

[@witchways]

Thanks for sharing that. Deities and spirits want what they want blessed samhain

[@cathleen537]

Regarding the Samhain Trance Workshop -how long will the video be available once the link has been sent?

[@witchways]

Thank for asking. Usually around mid December.

[@rubyhart7935]

I live on a 4 way crossroads. Our houses are small and close together and I am the 4th one along so I am very close to the crossroads. I have some trepidation about doing crossroads magic in case I make a mistake, it might be too close for comfort. On the other hand my house number is 111 which feels right and protective. Any thoughts?

[@witchways]

That totally makes sense. This is just my personal thoughts. For me as a witch I very often stand at the crossroads. And it is always an opportunity to make sure I magically keep steering towards the path that is my path in this life. But their is definately a history of more intensity around crossroads. Such as the medieval habit of burying criminals and suicides there. However I believe the idea of crossroads as a liminal place betwixt and between where the supernatural could be more easily contacted was probably the more longstanding belief. Great question. And yes 111 is magically great!

[@nannaharaldsdottir9199]

You know what you need to teach. You need to show your altar practice and tell what your doing for everything on the altar. .. like howdo u carry msg thorugh fire and just like how to do altar practice ... like everyweek u do something film it and tell us what is for what.

[@witchways]

Thanks for the idea! I'll put that on the list.

[@witchways]

Mostly my altars are created to offer support for the central spell I'm doing or as a way to carry in seasonal energy.