HEKATE : Master guide of Hekate’s Rituals, Spells, Meditaion and divination

Written by Betty S. Venable

Narrated by dms

Hekate is a great ancient goddess. She is primordial, strong and at times animalistic-and at the same time intelligent, progressive and able to adapt to different cultures. She is the Torchbearer, the Earth Spirit of Cosmics, the Guide and Companion. She is the Restless Dead's Queen, who rules the heavens, the earth, and the sea. She is the Keybearer standing at the intersection of life, death, and initiation. Now, as throughout the ages, her devotees include philosophers, poets, sorcerers, theurgists, witches, root cutters, enchantors, and ordinary people.

Throughout the centuries of her known history, she was cherished, feared and despised. Depicted in different ways as three-shaped facing in three directions, as well as at times with animal heads-and at other times as single bodied standing carrying torches, or enthroned as depictions of the goddess Kybele, Hekate has and will probably always remain one of the greatest enigmas among the gods.

It is easy to believe that her myths have been lost, like many of the other deities, only to re-emerge and be resurrected in the hands of the new Pagan revival, but even scratching on the surface of the available evidence will soon give us a different story. She has never been forgotten, and perhaps there has never been a time when fires have not been kept burning somewhere for her, nor a time when offerings have not been made in her memory.

We are today culturally and socially very different from the Hellenic Greeks who honored her, but then they were also very different from the cultures who preceded her and honored Hekate, and those that later continued to honor her in their own unique and diverse ways throughout the years.

So it is important to do this with at least some consideration for the social and cultural context from which it originated while considering Hekate's past.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Betty S. Venable
• Release date: Nov 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781664974814

Reviews for HEKATE

[Nicole Lilly · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I was super disappointed in this book. It's was not really about Hekate. It was about chakras. Very misleading.

[Willosium Kahlynsia · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

The book was hardly about Hekate at all. A few minutes into most of the chapters the audio shifts and the narrator begins speaking about Chakras and energy healing.

[Phoenix Elliott · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Mentions hekate a few times between long disjointed rambling about the chakra system with no attempt made to connect the two.

[tru · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Little mention of Hecate. Can you tile a book with Hecate and then mention her but a couple times while contradictorly talking about chakras? I guess so, but it’s misleading.

[Gorge Harrison · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If you want a good introduction to Hekate or you want to develop a relationship with Hekate within the confines of a modern witchcraft approach, this is an excellent place to start.

[Mel Gerhardt · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Was this even written by a human? Has nothing to do with Hekate. Nothing about this author can be found anywhere. This needs to be taken off the site.

[Alexander Sabastian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This isn't a book of traditional witchcraft, it's a book of modern witchcraft. It doesn't make an attempt to recreate the religious practices of Ancient Greece in regard to Hekate. Instead, it pulls Hekate and some elements of ancient Hekatean worship into practices that are common in modern witchcraft.

[Kallan · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

PLAGARISM! This book plagiarized an entire section on Invoking vs Evoking from “The Temple of Hekate” by Tara Sanchez. I’m sure that’s not the only thing stolen. Also, aside from being awful, the person doing the audio is also awful. Hearing all the saliva swallowing makes me feel sick.

[McGrath · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

it is written for witches in particular, since it stands on it's own merits and is inclusive it can be of use to anybody who wishes a relationship with Hekate.

[Andrew Clinton · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very good book for witches who are looking for a structured way approach Hekate, but with enough room for a chaos witch to move in. The love the author has for Her is evident in all of the historical research she has done/is still doing.

[Olivia Rose · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A wealth of fascinating information on Hekate, structured into a practical one year lesson plan. I found the book engaging, useful and enjoyable to work through.

[Sophie Ava · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An excellent source of informatiom, a personal view of Hekate but also a work book and devotional instruction book. Its coursework to work towards self initiation to Hekate. Well written, engaging.

[Jacqueline Miller · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a self realization workbook that uses the very real magic of the Goddess Hekate

[Ethan Leyon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is full of information, recipes, spells, and rituals. Its like a full book of shadows around botanical magick and botanical spirit work. Its a very engaging read as well, and not just a reference book with lists and tables. This book will definitely help you advance your craft.

[Brian Banks · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This book has maybe one or two sentences about Hecate per chapter, then talks about chakras and yoga. It seems like the author knew Hecate was having a moment and slapped her name on an already written new age health book. Shameful. On its own, it’s not a bad book, just has nothing to do with Hecate.

[Patricia Thebeef · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This is a book on Chakras. Not a book on Hekate. It is frankly insulting that the author just slapped a new cover on a book.

[Roseline · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

For those drawn to witchcraft and whom feel called to follow Hekate in any or all of her multiple aspects, this book is for you.

[Jillian Maidana · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Great audio book on chakras with a mention of Hekate.

[Bellabells25 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The Book is great, but did not like the Narator i could hear him swallowing so no didn't enjoy it