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Hekate's Many Names Part 1 of 3

Hekate’s Many Names

Kleidoukhos, Dadophoros, Eilytheia, Basillea, all names that Hekate has born through Her history. Just four of well over a hundred titles and names and qualifiers and descriptors. Each gives us a different perspective of our Goddess, though no name is sufficient to encapsulate Hekate who is the Soul of the World. Epithets are perspectives, new or old, that Her followers have found appropriate. Some, like Perseia, describe elements of Her mythos. Others may tell us where She had a temple or a cultus, such as Zerynthia. We learn via epithets that She is bright-coiffed, beautiful, maidenly, or angry-voiced, wild, and sepulchral.

When a priest or a devotee puts pen to paper and strives to describe Hekate in the poor terms of language, epithets can provide the means to begin.

I have arranged my study of epithets in terms of veracity, not because I only want to use the oldest and most original, but because I believe it is important to recognize how Her titles and descriptors have grown and changed as the world as shifted. Being honest about whence an idea originated and when allows for a greater grasp of what is being created today.

I owe many people for this project. Florian Schlie, Tina Georgitsis, Sorita d'Este, Tara Sanchez, Natalie Baan, Melissa McNair, Nikki Salvatore, Katerina Dogiama-Azeri as well as the community of the Covenant of Hekate as a whole, and the group known as Hekate’s Crossroads as well. Without them and their support, I never would have created this project.

If you can assist in this work, please email me at [email protected] with your insights, preferably with a source, and permission whether I can mention your name in later editions of this project.

Ultimately, my hope is that this on-going exploration of Hekate’s names helps the community of Hekate’s devotees to find inspiration and insight into our vast and enigmatic Goddess. May it be a blessing upon your path, a guidepost, and a light in moments when you need it.

EDIT: Updated Feb. 13, 2016 with almost 100 new epithets, thanks to this wonderful list. Some of the entries didn’t pass my personal standards for making it into the most historical list, but they are all valuable, and all will probably eventually be added to the first category. My kingdom for a good original Greek copy of the PGM… that I can afford.

EDIT: updated 5/27/2016 with a slew of new epithets.

EDIT: updated 8/13/2018 with a few new epithets. Thanks to Cyndi Brannen from Patheos’ Keeping Her Keys for the help with these!

Epithets with Historical Precedence

?: Subduer of All: Greek Magical Papyri Hymn IV 2714-83 ?: Fawn-slayer: Hymn to Selene-Hekate-Artemis, Greek Magical Papyri IV 2714-83. ?: Greatest Overseer: Hymn to Selene-Hekate-Artemis, Greek Magical Papyri IV 2714-83. ?: Who Pours Forth Arrows: Hymn to Selene-Hekate-Artemis, Greek Magical Papyri IV 2714-83.

?: Adorned in Full Armor: The Chaldean Oracles. See Stephen Ronan. ?: Holds the Helm of All: The Chaldean Oracles. See Stephen Ronan. ?: Dog-slaying: Lycophron. See also Simon Hornblower. ?: Mistress of Dreams. See Stephen Ronan and Fontenrose’s Python. ?: Swordbearing: See Stephen Ronan and Sarah Iles Johnston.

Abronoe: Gracious: PGM IV 2441-2621. See Pachoumi’s “A List of Epithets from the Greek Magical Papyri…”. Admetos: Unconquered: PGM IV 2708-2784. Also said of Atalanta. Aenaos: Eternal, Ever-flowing: PGM IV 2785-2890. Agallomenen elaphoisi: Rejoicing in Deer: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Agia: Sacred, holy, saint: PGM IV 2241-2358. Aglaos: Radiant, bright, beautiful, pleasing: PGM IV 2241-2358. As a term, aglaos connotes festivity and song. Agriope : Wild-eyed, Fierce-faced, Savage-watcher, wild-voiced : A name associated with Eurydice, Orpheus’ wife, likely came to be attached to Hekate when the two were conflated. From Orpheus and His Lute: Poetry and the Renewal of Life by Elisabeth Henry, SIU Press, 1992 p. 3. Also, Maass’ Orpheus, 1895. Aidonaea: of the Underworld (lit. of Hades): PGM IV. 2708-84 and PGM IV. 2855. Beware spellings such as Adonaea, which more properly refers to the gardens dedicated to Adonis. Aidonia also may apply to a site in Mycenaea. Aimopotis: Blood-drinker, murderer. Footnote from Catharine Roth discussing the term and its association with Hekate on www.stoa.org Aionaios: Eternal: PGM IV 2241-2621. Aizeos: Vigorous: PGM IV 2241-2358. Akrie: Extreme: PGM IV line 2277. Aktinochiatis: Radiant-haired, with rays for hair: PGM IV 2241-2358. Aktiophis: of unknown meaning: various hymns to Selene and Hekate in the Greek Magical Papyri. Alexeatis: Averter of Evil: A 5th c. BCE inscription to Enodia mentioned by Sarah Iles Johnston in Restless Dead. Alkimos: Strong, stout, brave, powerful: PGM IV 2241-2358. Ambrotos: Immortal: applied to all the Gods and many Titans. PGM IV 2241-2358. Ameibousa: One that transforms: Oracle Table from Pergamon dedicated to Hekate. (Special thanks to Florian Schlie for the information.) Amphiphaes: Circumlucent: Proclus. Damascius. trans. by Stephen Ronan. Amphiprosopos: Double-faced: The Chaldean Oracles, also Reading Plotinus: A Practical Introduction to Neoplatonism by Kevin Corrigan. Amphistomos: Double-mouthed. Proclus’ In Timaeus. Anassa: Queen: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Applied to a variety of Goddesses. Anassa Eneroi: Queen of the Dead: A title which is perfectly appropriate, though historically was most often applied to Persephone. theoi.com/cult/hekatecult.html Angelos: Messenger: The Chaldean Oracles. Associated with numerous Gods. Karl Kerenyi discusses the shared role of Angelos between Hermes and Hekate in Hermes: Guide of Souls. Antaia: She Who Meets, Besought with prayers: Sophocles’ Rootcutters. Aoroboros: Devourer of the Untimely Dead: PGM IV 2785-2890. Apanchomene: The Hanged One, The Strangled, One Who Hanged Herself: assoc. with Artemis in particular, but Farnell mentions a story about a woman Artemis named Hekate after she hanged herself. Aphrattos: Unnamed One: In “Taranto” by Enzo Lippolis, Salvatore Garraffo, Massimo Nafissi by the Instituto per la Storia e l'Archeologia della Magna Grecia, 1995, p. 194- 5.

Apotropaios: Averting, Averter: Supplementum epigraphicum Graecum (SEG) 42 1816. Archikos: Royal: The Chaldean Oracles, xx (Psellus) and xxbis. See Ronan. Aregos: Helper: PGM IV 2241-2358. Ariste: The Best: See Zeus: A study in ancient religion which posits that Ariste Chthonia is Hekate. The epithet also applies to Artemis and Demeter. Arkyia: Entrapper: PGM III.1-164 Astrodia: Star-coursing, Star-walker: PGM IV 2441-2621. See Pachoumi’s “A List…” Atala: Tender, delicate: Hesiod’s Hymn to Demeter. Atala Phroneousa: Gay-Spirited: The Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Atasthalos: Reckless, Presumptuous, Wicked: PGM IV 2241-2358. Athanatos: Immortal, of Immortal Fame: PGM IV 2241-2358. Autopheus: Self-Begotten: PGM 4.2274. Azonos: without Borders: See The Chaldean Oracles, xx (Psellus), Ronan. Azostos: Ungirt, without a belt: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. B

Baridoukhos: skiff-holder, barque-holder, the one who has a boat: PGM IV 2241-2358. Basileia: Queen, Princess: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Also, Farnell’s Cults of the Greek States vol. 2, p. 507. Applied to a variety of Goddesses. Boopis: Cow-eyed: PGM IV.2708-84. Borborophorba: Eater of Filth: Greek Magical Papyri, 1402, 1406. Brimo: Angry One, The Terrifying, of Crackling Flames : Apollonios Rhodios 3.861-63, 1246. Also applied to Persephone, Demeter, and Cybele. Bythios: Abyssal, of the Deep: PGM IV 2441-2621. Can also mean ‘of the Sea,’ but scholars have typically interpreted this as a reference to Chthonic powers in this context.

Charopos: Fierce, grim, flashing, bright, having blue-grey eyes, of the Sea: PGM IV 2241-2358. I nearly didn’t put this one on list A because of the wide range of meanings, and the lack of a notation to explain the translator’s choice of words. Chrysopis: Golden-faced: PGM IV 2241-2358. Applied to many Gods, including Leto and Helios. Chrysosandalos: of Golden Sandals: The Hymn of Hekate-Erechkigal, Greek Magical Papyri LXX. Chrysosandalaimopotischthonia: Goddess of the Lower World wearing golden sandals and drinking blood: found on a curse tablet. Chrysostephanos: Golden-crowned, crowned with splendor: PGM IV 2241-2358. Also given to Herakles and Aphrodite. Chthonian: of the Earth: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate.

Dadophoros: Torchbearer: Well-attested in sculpture and coins. Daeira: The Knowing One, Teacher: A nymph and lover of Hermes who was sometimes conflated with Persephone and Hekate, according to the Perseus Project. Daidalos: Cunning: PGM IV 2241-2358. Damasandra: Subduer of men: PGM IV 2785-2890. An epithet for the Moon. Damnameneia: She who Subdues by Force: PGM IV lines 2850-1. See Pachoumi. Daspleti: Frightful: PGM IV. 2785-2890. Deichteira: Teacher: PGM IV 2241-2358. See Pachoumi’s. Deinos: Terrible: The Chaldean Oracles, xli (Proclus), Ronan. Despoina: Mistress, Lady: From Aeschylus, Fragment 216, Hekate is called Lady. Despoina was also an Arkadian Goddess of Fertility and daughter of Demeter in her own right. Thanks to Sophia Kirke for the insight! Many Goddesses were called Despoina. Dione: The Goddess: Dione is a goddess in her own right that came to be conflated with Hekate. From the Oracle Table of Pergamom. Source: Hekate die dunkle Gottin by Thomas Lautwein. Dodonie: of Dodona: PGM IV line 2275. See Pachoumi. Doloeis: Astute, subtle, wily, cunning: PGM IV 2708-2784. Drakaina: Serpent/dragon: PGM IV 2241-2358.

Eidolios: Ghostly, fantasmal: PGM IV 2241-2358. Eileithyia: nurse of Childbirth: Goddess of midwives, conflated with Artemis and Hekate. Einalian: of the Sea: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Einodia Thygater Demetros: Daughter of Demeter, who is of the Road: See Farnell, who attributes the phrase to Euripides. Ekdotis: Bestower: The Chaldean Oracles. Lewy and Des Places applies this to Had, the First Father, but Johnston and Ronan say it applies to Hekate. Ekklesia: of the Assembly: See Ronan. Elaphebolos: Shooter of Deer, Deer-huntress: PGM IV 2441-2621. Also belongs to Artemis. Elateira: Driver, Charioteer: The Chaldean Oracles. Originally an epithet given to Artemis. Ellophonos: Fawn-slayer: Hymn to Selene-Hekate-Artemis. PGM IV 2714-83. Empousa: Empusa: The Scholiast on Apollonius’ Argonautika, Rohde’s “Hekate’s Hordes.” Empylios: at the Gate: See the Orphic Argonautika 902, as well as an inscription in a museum associated with the Temple of Zeus in Nemea. Empyrios: Empyrean: The Chaldean Oracles. See Ronan and Johnston. Enodia: of the Path: Pausanias’ Description of Greece 3.14.9, Hippocrates Of Sacred Disease, and The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Ephodia: travelling expenses… of uncertain appelation with Hekate. Inscription in a museum associated with the Temple of Zeus in Nemea. Ephthisikere: Destroying Death: PGM IV line 2852. Betz keeps this as a Voces Magicae. Epigeioi: of the Earth: a class of deities that includes Hekate, according to Artemidorus. Epiphanestate Thea: the Most Manifest Goddess: “The Priviledges of Free Nontributary States” by Sulla, 81 BCE. Epipurgidia: on the Tower: Pausanias’s description of Athens. Episkopos: Guardian, one who watches over, overseer: PGM IV 2708-2784. Epiteichea: The Stronghold, Fort: see Der Apollon-Delphinios-kult in Milet und die Neujahrsprozession nach Didyma by Alexander Herda. Erannos: Lovely: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Ergatis: Energizer: The Chaldean Oracles. Lewy and Des Places applies this to Had, the First Father, but Johnston and Ronan say it is Hekate. Erigeneia: Daughter of the Morning, Early-born. PGM IV 2785-2890. An epithet for the Moon. Erototokos: Producing Love, who bore love, bearer of love: PGM IV 2441-2621. Also an epithet for Aphrodite. Eukoline: Good tempered: grave stele in Athens. Additionally Kallimachos refers to Hekate Eukoline. Additionally, could be applied to Eileithyia. Eupatereia: Noble-born: PGM IV 2708-2784. Eurippa: Horse-finder: Robert Brown, Semitic Influence in Hellenic Mythology, Williams and Norgate, 1898. Eurostochos: Wide-Aimed: PGM IV lines 2281-2

Geneteira: Mother: PGM IV 2785-2890. Gigaessa: Giant: PGM IV 2708-2784. See Pachoumi’s “A List…” Gorgo: The Grim, the Gorgon: A.B. Cook’s study of Zeus, vol.3, part 2, and Rohde’s “Hekate’s Hordes.”

Hecatoncheires : Hundred-handed: The Chaldean Oracles Hegemonen: Guide: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Hieros Pyr: Holy Fire: The Chaldean Oracles, See Johnston and Ronan. Hippokyon: Mare Bitch, Horse-dog: PGM IV 2441-2621. An epithet for the Moon. Hippoprosopos: Horse-Faced: PGM IV 2441-2621. An epithet for the Moon. Hypolampeira: of unknown meaning: hypolamp* words generally have to do with the quality of light, hypolampros translates as ‘rather bright’ as of the stars, while hypolampes suggests ‘shining with inferior light’: Thomas Lautwein. lampe- implies lamp or light.

Iokheaira: One who shoots Arrows: PGM IV 2241-2358. Shared with Artemis. Indalimos: Beautiful: PGM IV 2241-2358. Perhaps related to Indalmos, which suggests form.

Kalligeneia: Bearing beautiful offspring: PGM IV 2785-2890. An epithet also used to describe Demeter in the Thesmophoria. Kalliste: Fairest: Thomas Lautwein says the PGM refers to Hekate as Kalliste. Kapetoktypos: Tomb-disturber, causing the noise of lamentation: PGM IV 2785-2890. Betz translates it as “who makes grief resound,” and Pachoumi as “the one who makes the graves to resound.” Kardiodaitos: Heart-Eater, Feasting on Men’s Hearts: PGM IV 2785-2890. Kareia: of Karia, Kraus. Karko: Lamia: See Rohde’s “Hekate’s Hordes.” Katachthonia: Subterranean: Demotic Text 74. Kata(kam)psypsauchenos: Bending down necks that show off: PGM IV lines 2718-9. Keratopis: Horned-faced, Horned-looking: PGM IV 2441-2621. Keroeis: Horned: PGM IV 2785-2890. Khthonia: Of the Underworld; Of the Earth: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Kleidoukhos: Keeper of the Keys: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Klothaie: Spinner of Fate, of Klotho: PGM IV 2241-2358. Komas: of the Revel: The Chaldean Oracles, see Ronan. Kore: Maiden: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Kourotrophos: Child’s nurse, nurse of youths: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Shared with Artemis and Eilytheia. Kratais: The Strong One, of the Rocks: Apollonius of Rhodes’ Argonautika. Krokopeplos: Saffron-cloaked: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Kydimos: Glorious: OGM IV 2241-2358. Also the name of several priests known from inscriptions. Kynegetis: Leader of Dogs: Orphic Hymn 36.5. Kynokephalos: Dog-headed: A.B. Cook’s Zeus and Ronan. Kynolygmate: Howling like a Dog, who howls dog-like: PGM IV 2441-2621. Kyon Melaina: Black Dog: Thomas Lautwein says this epithet is to be found in the PGM. Kyria: The Powerful, Supreme: A.B. Cook’s Zeus and Ronan.

Laginitis: of Lagina, possibly: The city of Idrias had a temple to Hekate Laginitis. : See A History of Discoveries at Halicarnassus, Cnidus, and Branchidae, vol. 2 by Charles T. Newton, R.P. Pullan, 1863. Lampadephoros: Lamp-bearer, torch-bearer, who warns of nighttime attack. : Associated with the Mysteries of Phrygia. The Cities and Bishoprics of Phrygia by William Ramsay. Suidas describes a statue dedicated to Hekate the Torchbearer for saving the city of Byzantium from Philip of Macedon. Lampadios: Torchbearer, Lampbearer: PGM IV 2441-2621. Leaina: the Lioness: Porphyry, Fragmenta III, 18. See also Kraus’ Hekate, p. 32-33. Leontoukhos: Holding A Lion: Psellus’ Chaldean Oracles fragment 148. Michael Italicus Letter XVII, 182.26. Leukophryne: white-browed or of the white-browed hill: The Prognostikon of Pergamon. See Thomas Lautwin. Closely associated with Artemis at Magnesia, might come from conflation. Limenitikos: of the Harbor, Harbor Goddess: PGM IV 2441-2621. Liparokredemnos: of the bright-headband, Bright-coiffed: The Homeric Hymn to Hekate. Lothaie: The One with Crest: PGM IV line 2267. Lyko: Wolf-formed: PGM IV.2241-2358

Maera: Shining: In Ovid’s Metamorphoses connects the story of a woman Maera turned into a dog with Hekate. Makairapos: Blessed One: PGM IV 2441-2621. Mastigophoros: Scourge-bearing: The Chaldean Oracles. See Ronan and Johnston. Medusa: Protector: For information on the relationship between the Gorgons and Hekate, see Ronan. They are definitely related. And of course, the Gorgones face-mask was used to fend off evil, as on Athene’s Aegis. Medousa’s name derives from medo, meaning to guard or protect. PGM IV 2708-2784. Meisoponeros: Vice-hating: from a Capitoline inscription that is mentioned by Farnell. Also see Kopp’s Paleoepigraphica. Megiste: Greatest: Sarah Iles Johnston mentions this Hellenistic Carian epithet in Restless Dead, p. 206. Melaine: Black: A stele in Phrygia calls Black Hekate’s curse upon those who intrude upon the tomb. Melaneimon: Black-clad, wearing black: PGM IV 2441-2621. An epithet associated with the Furies. Melinoe: Soothing One: The Orphic Hymn to Melinoe, in which she is described as sharing a lot of traits with Hekate. Found as an epithet for Hekate on the Prognostikon of Pergamon in Thomas Lautwin’s Hekate: die dunkle gottin. Mene: Moon: See Rohde. PGM IV 2241-2358. PGM IV 2441-2784. Mitrie: With a Headband: PGM IV lines 2274-5. Monogenes: Only Child: Hesiod’s Theogony, 11.404-452. Mormo: She-monster. See Cook and Rohde. Munychia: of unknown meaning, possibly of the village Munychia. An epithet of Artemis associated with the Attic military port of the same name. See Women of Classical Mythology by Robert Bell, Oxford, p.312. Also Farnell, p. 473.

Nekyia: Mistress of Corpses: PGM III. 1-164. Nerterios: Infernal, Nether One: PGM IV 2441-2621. Nerteron Prytanin: Mistress of the Dead: Thomas Lautwein. The Nerteroi are Chthonic Spirits. Nekuia: Mistress of Corpses: PGM III 1-59. Noeros: Intellective: The Chaldean Oracles, vii. Ronan. Nomaios: Pastoral: PGM IV 2241-2358. Nykhia: Nocturnal, of the Night: PGM IV 1390-1495. Nyktairodyteira: She that rises and sets by night, Night-riser and setter, who rise and set by night: PGM IV 2441-2621. Commonly given to the Moon. Nykteria: of the Night: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Nykti: of the Night: From the Oracle Table of Pergamom. Source: Hekate die dunkle Gottin by Thomas Lautwein. Nyktipolos: Night-wandering: Orphic Argonautika. Nyktophaneia: Night-shining: PGM IV 2441-2621. Nymphen: Bride: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Nyssa: Goal, beginning, turning post, ambition: PGM IV 2241-2358.

Oistroplaneia: Spreader of Madness, Causing the Wanderings of Madness: PGM IV 2785-2890. Olkitis: Who Draws Swords: PGM IV lines 2267. Opaon: Follower: The Homeric Hymn to Hekate. Ophioplokamos: with Snaky-Curls, Coiled with Snakes: PGM IV 2785-2890. Oroboros: Tail-Eating: Defixiones Tabellae 41, part of a spell incantation. Ourania: Celestial, Heavenly: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Ouresiphoites: Wanderer in the Mountains: the Orphic Hymn to Hekate.

Paionios: Healer: PGM IV 2241-2358. Also applied to Apollon. Name of the sculptor of the Nike of Samothrace. Pammetor: Mother of All: PGM IV 2785-2890. Pandamateira: All-tamer, all-powerful, all-subduer. PGM IV 2708-2784. Pandina: possibly something about whirling or rotating, but largely unknown. : See The Numismatic Circular and Catalogue of Coins, Tokens, Commemorative and War Medals, Books and Cabinets, vol. 16, Spink & Son, 1908, p. 10308 Pandoteira: All-giver, Bestower of Everything, bounteous: PGM IV 2241-2358. Pangaios: World-wide: PGM IV 2241-2358. Also the name of a mountain associated with Rhesos. Pachoumi translates it as ‘holding the whole earth.’ Panta ephepousa: Unknown meaning: The Prognostikon of Pergamon. See Thomas Lautwin. Panphorba: One who Eats Everything: PGM IV line 2749. Betz chooses to keep this as a voces magicae.) Pantos Kosmou Kleidokhos: Keeper of Keys of the Kosmos: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Pantrophos: All-nurturing: PGM IV 2708-2784. Panupata: Most High: PGM VII line 700. The prayer is associated with Brimo. Parthenos: Virgin: The Chaldean Oracles. Pasikratea: Universal Queen: The Prognostikon of Pergamon. See Thomas Lautwin. Pasimedousa: Ruling over All: The Prognostikon of Pergamon. See Thomas Lautwin. Patrogenes: Father-Begotten: The Chaldean Oracles. Pege: Source: The Chaldean Oracles: See Damascius, Ronan and Johnston. Pege Psychon: Source of Souls: The Chaldean Oracles, x (Psellus), xii (Psellus), and xlii (Psellus), Ronan. Perseian: daughter of Perseus: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Persephone: to cause or bring Death: The Prognostikon of Pergamon. See Thomas Lautwin. Possibly through conflation with the Goddess of the same name. Persia: Persian: PGM IV 2241-2358. Phaenno: Brilliant: PGM IV 2241-2358. Name of one of the oracles of the Roman Era, Phaenno of Epirus. Phaesimbrotos: Bringer of Light: PGM IV 2785-2890. Pheraea: of Pheraea, daughter of Zeus and Pheraea (daughter of Aeolus): theoi.com/cult/hekatecult.html Phileremos: Lover of Solitude: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Philoskylax: Lover of Dogs: Nonnus 3.24. Phoberos: Fearful: PGM IV 2441-2621. Phoebe: Bright: From the Oracle Table of Pergamom. The epithet is also associated with Artemis and Apollo. Source: Hekate die dunkle Gottin by Thomas Lautwein. Phoinikopeza: Ruddy-footed: Pindar’s Paean 2. Also applied to Demeter. Phos: Holy Light, Light: PGM IV 2241-2358. Often used to describe the light of the Moon. Phosphoros: Light-bearer: Artemidoros. See also Euripides Helen, 569. Photoplex: who strikes with light: PGM IV 2241-2358. Phroune: She-toad: JGR Forlong’s Encyclopedia of Religions or Faiths of Man pt. 1 p. 269. This is also one of the sources of the idea that Hekate and Heqet might share common origins, an idea that has been thoroughly debunked by scholars of both Egypt and Greece. Phylake: Guard, Who keeps watch and ward: PGM IV 2708-2784. Physis: Nature: The Chaldean Oracles. Podarke: Fleet-footed: PGM IV 2241-2358. Also an epithet for Achilles. Polykleitos: Much renowned, far-famed: PGM IV 2241-2358. Also the name of a sculptor from Sicyon. Polyodynos: One who Suffers, suffering many pains, who suffers much: PGM IV 2441-2621. Polyonumos: Many-named: PGM IV 2708-2784. This epithet applies to many Gods. Presbeia: Ancient, Elder: PGM IV 2241-2358. Prodomos: Of the Vestibule, literally Before the House: Aristophanes’ Fragment 388. Promethikos: with forethought: PGM IV 2241-2358. Propolos: She Who Leads, Guide, Companion: see archimedes.fas.harvard.edu ’s entry on the term Propolos. Propolousa. Guide, companion, servant. Sophocles, The Root Cutters. Propylaia: One before the Gate: See Tooke’s Pantheon of the Heathen Gods and Illustrious Heroes by Francois Pomey, 1823, p. 178. Prothyraea: Before the Gate: The Orphic Hymn to Prothyraea doesn’t explicitly use Hekate’s name, but carries many of Her traits, and it uses the names of Diana and Eileithyia, both of who were conflated with Hekate. Protistos: Primordia, the very first: The Chaldean Oracles. See Ronan. Psychopompe: Soul-Guide: a psychopomp is a class of beings with the responsibility of guiding souls into the afterlife, rather than an epithet. Hekate certainly qualifies. Pyriboulos: of Fiery Counsel: PGM IV.2751. Pyridrakontozonos: Girt with Fiery Serpents.: PGM IV 1390-1495. Pyripnoa: Breathing Fire: PGM IV.2727. see also Michael Clark, Revenge of the Aesthetic, U. CA, 2000. Pyriphoitos: Firewalker: PGM IV 2708-2784. Often an epithet for Persephone. Pyrphoros: Fire-bearer: May also be interpreted as torch-bearer. See Farnell, Cults of the Greek States, vol. 2. p. 516.

Rexichthon: Earth-cleaver: Hymn to Selene-Hekate-Artemis, Greek Magical Papyri IV 2714- 83. Rixipyle: She who throws down the gates: PGM 2751.

Sarkophagos: Flesh-eater: PGM IV 2785-2890. Skotia: of the Dark, of the Gloom: Diodorus I describes Hekate Scotia as worshiped in Egypt. The title was also associated with Aphrodite in Egypt. The Day of Yahweh by William Arthur Heidel, 1929, p. 516. Skylakageia: of unknown translation, other than having something to do with dogs. Thomas Lautwein. Skylakitin: Lady of the Dogs: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Soteira: Savior: see Hekate Soteira by Sarah Iles Johnston for a great exegesis. This epithet has been given to many different Gods and Goddesses. Speirodrakontozonos: Girt in Serpent Coils: See Michael Italicus’ Letter 17, as quoted in Stephen Ronan’s The Goddess Hekate.

Tartaroukhos: Ruler of Tartaros: PGM IV 2241-2358. Taurodrakaina: Bull snake, Bull dragon: PGM IV 2441-2621. Taurokarenos: Bull-headed: PGM IV 2785-2890. Tauromorphos: Bull-formed: PGM IV 2441-2621. Tauropolos: Bull-herder: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Tauropos: Bull-faced: PGM IV 2785-2890. Tergeminus: of Triple-Birth: An Elementary Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis, American Book Co. 1890. Tersimbrotos: One who delights mortals, gladdens mortals, gladdens the hearts of men: PGM IV 2241-2358. Tetrakephalos: Four-headed: The Chaldean Oracles. See Ronan and Johnston. Tetraoditis: of the four-ways, haunting crossroads, mistress of the Four-Roads: PGM IV 2441-2621. An epithet for the Moon. Tetraonymos: Four-named: PGM IV 2441-2621. An epithet for the Moon. Tetraprosopos, Tetraprosopeine: Four-headed: The Chaldean Oracles. See Ronan and Johnston. Thanategos: Death-bringing: PGM IV 2785-2890. Thea Deinos: The Dread Goddess: Apollonius Rhodius Argonautica 3.1194 Therobromon: Roaring like a Wild Beast, of the City of the Beast: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate. Theroktonos: Beast-slayer: PGM IV 2441-2621. Also given to Artemis as an epithet. Thrinakia: Triple-pointed, of three extremes, triple: PGM IV 2441-2621. The LSJ simply says this epithet means Triple. It is also the name of an island Odysseus visits after escaping Skylla and Charybdis. Tletos: Patient: PGM IV 2241-2358. Triaucheros: with Three Necks: Lycophron’s Alexandra 1186. Triceps: Three-formed: Ovid’s Metamorphoses 7.194. Trikephalos: Three-headed: numerous sources, coins, and statuary. Trikaranos: Three-headed: PGM IV 1390-1495. Triktypos: Triple-sounding: PGM IV 2441-2621. Trimorphos: Three-formed: numerous sources, coins, and statuary. Trioditis: Of the Three Roads: Athenaeus. Trionymos: Triple-named: PGM IV 2441-2621. Triphthoggos: Triple-voiced, having three voices: PGM IV 2441-2621. Trivia: Of the Three Ways: The name for the Roman Goddess of the Three Roads. Tymbidian: sepulchral: The Orphic Hymn to Hekate.

Zatheos: Divine: PGM IV 2241-2358. Zerynthia: of Mount Zerynthia: See Gimbutas’ Old Europe, p. 197. Likely named after Zerynthos in Lagina. Zonodrakontos: Covered in Snakes, Intertwined with snakes: The Chaldean Oracles. Zoogonos: Seed of Life: Psellus’ Chaldean Oracles. Zootrophos: Nourisher of Life: The Chaldean Oracles.

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How to organise a grimoire

This is how I've decided to organise my grimoire now that I'm digitising it. I thought this may be of some benefit to other autistic/dyslexic practioners by sharing how my brain likes to formulate things. The trick is to categorise.

I have one large category I'm calling the chapter and every chapter has a number of categories within it and smaller sub categories underneath each one.

So my brain basically works like a russian nesting doll or like a very messy spider diagram. Organising it this way helps me to stay on track and stops me from getting overwhelmed. (I used this method in all my university essays and it helped push my grade up a lot).

I'm not writing it in any specific order but here's a list of what I've completed so far. Please feel free to take any of these. I hope this helps you with your own grimoire writing.

Theory 📚

Terminology

Paganism: historical context. Modern context. Core values.

New Age Spirituality: Development. Capitalism. Modern Example.

Cultural Appropriation: What it is. How it happens. How to avoid it. List of closed practices and red flags.

Wicca: What it is. How it's practiced. Gerald Gardner. Criticisms.

Thelema: Aleister Crowley. Development (egyptomania). Criticisms.

Conspiracy Theories: Development (root cause). Dangers. Examples. List of spiritual conspiracies. List of antisemitic stereotypes and propaganda.

Cults: What are they. How are they dangerous. How to recognise one (B.I.T.E model). List of religious/spiritual cults.

Satanic Panic: Historical development to our current satanic panic. The 1980's moral panic. Christian persecution complex.

KJV: Who was King James. The creation of the KJV. The KJO movement (evangelical and Christian fundamentalism. American Folk magic)

Witches in context: The modern witch. The post-modern witch. Historical context (England. Ancient Greece. Ireland).

Cats in context: Modern context. Familiars. Historical context (Egypt. Greece. China. England).

Transphobia: the idea behind terfism. How to recognise a terf. Examples of Terfism in spirituality (Lister). Dispelling myths and Misinformation.

Queerness: Erasure and queerphobia. Why queer people gravitate to witchcraft/paganism/Wicca. Examples (intersex. Gay relationships. Lesbian relationships. Asexuality).

Practical Basics 🔮

Terminology

Health and Safety: Fire. Smoke. Essential Oils. Toxicity. Wound Care. Biohazards.

How to make a magical space: What they are. Different types. Tools and their uses.

Grimoire/Book of Shadows: What they are. The differences. Different Formats. The Front cover.

Cleansing: What it is. What its used for. Examples.

Grounding: What it is. What its used for. Examples.

Protection: What it is. What its used for. Examples.

Intuition: What it is. What its used for. Developing it. Examples.

Discernment: What it is. What its used for. Steps of discernment (from a Christian perspective. From a secular perspective). Psychosis.

The Year and the holidays: Samhain. Yule. Wassailing. Imbolc. Spring Equinox. Beltaine. Summer Solstice. Lughnasadh. Autumn Equinox. (Historical development. How they're celebrated).

Deity Worship: Scientific Context (Neuroscience of Religiosity). Spiritual Context. Worship Vs working with. Finding a deity. Your religious rights. Critiquing your religious path. For example ↓

Hellenism: Historical context (Wars. Colonisation. Slavery. Citizenship. Pederasty). Modern Context (White washing. Transphobia).

Your Deities (if you choose to have any): Iconography. Mythology. Associations. Offerings.

Spirits: Ghosts. Shadow people. Demons (what they are. fear and labelling. History Vs pop culture). The Warrens (history. Criticisms). Other folklore.

Practical Magic ✨

I have a lot more planned for this section.

Terminology

Divination: What it is. What its used for. List of types and tools. For example ↓

Tarot: Structure of the tarot deck. Historical context. Modern Context. The fool and you.

Basic Astrology: What it is. Historical Context. Signs. Planets. Houses. Reading a natal chart.

Colour Magic: Basic colour theory. Symbolism. Practical application.

Correspondence 🌿

When there's a long list of items and spiritual meanings/applications I keep it in this section at the back of my grimoire.

Colours

Symbols

The Classic Elements

Astrology

Stones

Herbs and Spices (kitchen cupboard specific)

Common plants in your area (invasive and non invasive)

Seasonal fruit and vegetables

Miscellaneous laws and philosophies

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Self-Help Books

Productivity

Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracy

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande

Unreasonable Success and How to Achieve It by Richard Koch

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Little Black Book by Otegha Uwagba

Time Management in 20 Minutes a Day by Holly Reisem Hanna

Write it Down and Make It Happen

The 12 Week Year

The 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stainer

Physical Health

WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source by Alisa Vitti

Mental Health

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz

Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

The Inner Child Workbook by Cathryn Taylor

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig

The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves by Curt Thompson

The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

ADHD

You Mean I'm Not Stupid, Lazy, or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo

Women with Attention-Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life by Sari Salden

What the ADHD Brain Wants—and Why by Dr. Ellen Littman (pdf)

Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD That Restores Attention, Minimizes Hyperactivity, and Helps Eliminate Drug Side Effects by Dr. James Greenblatt

* Living with ADHD: Simple Exercises to Change Your Daily Life by Thom Hartmann

Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning by Phil Boster

Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg

Screwed Up Somehow But Not Stupid, Life with a Learning Disability by Peter Flom

Trauma

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

Polyvagal Flip Chart: Understanding the Science of Safety by Deb A. Dana

Taming Your Outer Child: Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Healing from Abandonment by Susan Anderson

My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenberg

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsey Gibson

@complextraumarecovery bookshelf

Healing Developmental Trauma by Lawrence Heller

Waking the Tiger by Peter A. Levine

The Pocket Guide to Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges

Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection by Deb Dana

Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman

Call of the Wild: How We Heal Trauma, Awaken Our Own Power, and Use it for Good by Kimberly Ann Johnson

Trauma and Memory by Peter Levine

Stephen Porges work

Nurturing Resilience by Kathy Kain and Stephen Terrell

Relationships

Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood

Break Your Addiction to a Person by Howard Halpern

Addiction to Love: Overcoming Obsession and Dependency in Relationships by Sudan Peabody

Journey from Abandonment to Healing by Susan Anderson

The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationships by Patrick Carnes

The Power of Attachment: How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships by Dr. Diane Poole Heller

Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment by Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

Love is a Choice: The Definitive Book on Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships by Thomas Hemfelt

Strange Situation: A Mother's Journey into the Science of Attachment by Bethany Saltman

Gaslighting by Stephanie Sarkis

Boundaries by Anne Katherine

Models by Mark Manson

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Tawwab

Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft

I Want This to Work by Elizabeth Earnshaw

The Adult Psychotherapy Homework Planner

Me, You, Us: A Book to Fill Out Together by Lisa Currie

The Will to Change by bell hooks

Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendricks

Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin

Games People Play by Eric Berne

The Chemistry Between Us by Larry Young

Men Are From Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray

Cats Don’t Chase Dogs by Kara King

Art of Seduction by Robert Greene

No More Assholes by Chantal Heide

Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer

The Power of the Pussy by Kara King

Why Men Behave Badly by David Buss

Safe People by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

The Deep Life

The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks

Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality by Anthony De Mello

Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life by John Kaag

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

The Defining Decade by Meg Jay

Authenticity

The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are by Alicia Menendez

I Thought It Was Just Me (but It Isn’t) by Brené Brown

Career

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

How Women Rise by Sally Hegelsen

Own It: The Power of Women at Work by Sallie Krawcheck

No-Fail Communication by Michael Hyatt

Leadership on the Line by Ronald Heifetz

Purple Cow

Dream Manager

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Quantum Success

Influencer

Decide

Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office

Switchers by Dawn Graham

The Seven Minute Productivity Solution by John Brando

Entry Level Boss by Alexa Shoen

Mindfulness

How to Breathe: 25 Simple Practices for Calm, Joy, and Resilience by Ashley Neese

Money

Unfuck Your Finances by Melissa Browne

Broke Millenial

I Will Teach You to Be Rich

Clever Girl Finance

We Should All Be Millionaires

Parenting

Expecting Better by Emily Oster

Cribsheet by Emily Oster

The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years by Emily Oster

Grief

The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift by Steve Leder

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You do not need a sign.

For the love of the gods, just pray. You do not need to be called. You do not need to be contacted. Just pray.

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Troubleshooting Your Tarot Deck

I read a bunch of people for unnecessarily cleansing their decks but didn’t actually provide any alternatives! So I wanted to describe some of the ways I troubleshoot my tarot decks. Please, please, please feel free to add on.

Sleep on it. Literally. My favorite way of working through some wonky readings is to sleep with my deck under my pillow. I like to do it for 3 nights but you can really go as long as you want. You may have some pretty crazy dreams, but I like to think that means it’s working.

Change things up. If you’re dealing with repetitive answers, change how you approach it. Whether that means changing your spread, your question, your shuffling technique or a secret fourth thing.

Put the bitch down. I have found that doing readings too often can muddle them together (well, I’ve had trouble with reading for myself too frequently. Multiple people in a day is fine, but draining). Taking a break of even just a couple days can make all the difference.

Make an offering. Your tarot deck has a spirit too! Appreciate what it does for you and give it a gift. It could be a symbolic offering, like food, alcohol or some incense, or a new case to live in.

Give it a recharge. It might be acting funky because it’s tapped out. Use whichever is your preferred charging method. I like moonlight and sunlight (ironically, they are also cleansing methods, but it’s all about intention at that point).

Ask it what’s up. If you ask your deck why it’s acting out, it may just tell you what’s going on. Maybe it wants one of the other solutions, maybe it wants something else.

If none of those things work, then I’ll cleanse my deck. Sometimes it’s as simple as a smoke cleansing, sometimes it is reorder the deck and let it sit in salt for a week, it just depends on the situation.

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For you I'd steal the stars<3

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You can worship all of the gods

There seems to be this perception online right now that a god has to reach out to you personally through signs and omens and mysterious dreams before you can start praying to them.

There's also this idea that you have to establish a close personal relationship with every god before you can ask them for anything.

People ask things like "I want to work with [deity], but they haven't reached out to me. What can I do?"

I'm not saying this modern version of worship is wrong, but it's vastly different from how gods were worshipped in the past. You don't need a close relationship with a god to pray to them. People who were closer to specific gods were closer to them due to their lifestyles, and the things they were prone to pray for.

Sailors prayed to the Dioscuri for safe passage because they were sailors.

Soldiers prayed to Mars for strength in battle because they were soldiers.

People prayed to gods based on the things those gods were in charge of, the things they did.

You might wonder, if there's no pre-established relationship between myself and this god, why would they help me?

The answer is offerings. Offerings are a transactional relationship, given and received. A gift for a gift. And they didn't always take place before the gift was given, either. It was equally common for a person to pray something like;

"Mercury, if you deliver me safely on my journey then when I arrive I will pay to have an altar raised to you in the town I find myself in."

We know this because there are a great many plaques on offerings and even buildings devoted to the gods, describing the debt owed to the god, by whom it was owed, and what was given in payment.

If you want to worship a god, just do it. You don't need anyone's permission. Just start praying to them. If you want something from them, give something in return. It's far more straightforward than many people make it seem.

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Lesson #1: Introduction to Magic

Witchcraft vs. Wicca vs. Paganism:

Paganism is a religion as well as an umbrella term to describe different religions. In the past, it was seen as anyone who wasn’t a Christian. Currently, a lot of practices and religions fall under the category of Pagan. No witchcraft or certain practices are required to be Pagan. Most Pagans do believe in the circles of life and death, with a strong connection to nature.

Wicca is a religion that usually involves witchcraft but not always. It was founded in 1954 by Gerald Garner and involves documents and beliefs such as the Wiccan Rede and the Harm None laws. The Wiccan religion falls under Paganism.

Witchcraft is a practice, not a religion. It can be used inside and outside of religious practices. There are many branches of The Craft, including Green Witchcraft and Cosmic Witchcraft.

Different Paths:

Not all Alchemists are witches, but Alchemy can be paired with the Craft.

Angelic Witches work closely with Angels in their practice.

A Celtic Witch would be a witch who follows the traditions and rituals of the Celtic religion. They may work with or worship Celtic deities and read Celtic myths, legends, and history. This could also include working with the fae, but it’s not required.

In a Ceremonial Witch's practice, it’s all focused on the sacred ceremonies and rituals of witchcraft. It’s more intricate than everyday magic.

Cosmic/Celestial Witches are the astrologers. Focused on the moon, sun, star, and planet cycles, zodiac signs and birth charts are their specialty. They use the energies from the cycles of the universe to fuel their spell work. Lunar Witches and Solar Witches would fall in this category, as their focus is mostly towards the phases of the moon or the sun.

Coven Witches are a part of a coven, this would include a high priest, or priestess along with members of a coven. They bring their powers together to cast spells and do rituals together.

Crystal Witches are all about the use of crystals and gems. Creating crystal grids, understanding the power of their properties, and using that power to manifest or attract the energies that the witch is trying to bring in their craft.

When it comes to Eclectic Witches they are a hit or miss. They mix and match their own practice from other religions or branches of witchcraft. That can be a good thing and a bad thing. You can make your practice your own and not be tied down to one thing. However, if you are taking from closed practices or taking from spaces where you aren’t welcomed then that is never okay. No matter what branch you practice.

A Death Witch is someone who works with the dead, or practices necromancy. This can also include helping them cross to the other side, honoring the dead in rituals, or helping people through periods of mourning their loved ones. Death deities such as Hel (Norse Goddess of Death) or Hades (Greek King of the Underworld) may be some deities a death witch might be interested in working with.

Demonologists are people who study, work with, or worship Demons and include them into their Craft.

Divination Witches are usually your psychics. They work with tools such as tarot or oracle cards, palm readings, pendulums, runes, etc. They can show the future or receive messages from the other side or from your guides.

Draconian Witches are people who work with Dragons. It is a very intricate path that isn’t made for everyone. You may approach dragons, but when it comes time dragons may or may not choose you.

Elemental Witches use the power of the elements in their practices. Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and sometimes the fifth element known as the Spirit or Either. Through bonding with the elements, she’s able to call on them in her practice. This could also be broken down by Fire Witches, who connect mostly with Fire elements. Water Witches also could fall under Sea Witchcraft. Air Witches could include playing instruments, listening to music, or singing in their practice. And Earth Witches could be classified as a Green or Plant Witch.

Fae Witches are those who work with the Fae in their craft. This is usually paired with the Celtic pantheon, but not always.

A Folk Witch can be hereditary, but not always. They include practices that are either passed down from family members, or their community. They use their ethnicities and the origins of their ancestors in their practices. Sometimes they can be closed practices, sometimes they are just not shared with people outside of those communities.

Gray Witches practice both the left-hand path (black magic) of the right-hand path (white magic). What kind of magic they practice depends on the situation.

Green Witches are all about nature, they use herbology, healing, gardening, and plant magic in witchcraft. They prefer to be outside and in nature, especially when doing their craft. Plant Witches are in a subcategory of Green Witchcraft whose main focus is plants.

Both Hearth Witches and House/Cottage Witches overlap when it comes to how they practice. They are both focused on making their home peaceful and full of magic. This can include candle magic, kitchen witchery, house rituals, etc.

A Hedge Witch is similar to an eclectic witch. But hedge witches are more focused on herbology, elements, astral protection, auras, and nature.

A Hellenic Witch is someone who works with or worships the ancient Greek or Roman deities. They perform rites and give offerings that were presented to the deities long ago.

Hereditary Witches are people whose family practices witchcraft. Power or certain practices are passed through their family line.

Kitchen Witches incorporate magic into their food or drink. They understand the properties that certain foods or herbs have and are able to pair them together to create a delicious, magical-filled dish or drink.

Sea Witches have a strong connection to the ocean. They can incorporate water, seashells, sand, and moon phases in their practices. Any body of water will do, you don’t have to live near any ocean to do sea magic. Lakes, rivers, or any natural body of water will do. They can also work with water spirits, such as mermaids.

Sex Witches use sexual acts and sexual energy to enhance their rituals. This can be done alone or with consenting partners.

A Solitary Witch practices alone or without a coven. They can be any type of Witch.

A Traditional Witch can be a hereditary, a folk, or a ceremonial witch. Any kind of practice that follows a long-standing tradition.

Wiccan Witch follows the Wiccan Rede and the Harm None laws, within their practice. They can include almost any other branch of witchcraft as well. They worship a God and Goddess as the masculine and feminine energies, and love and respect nature.

These are just a handful of witches that are out there, I know I missed many of them. Feel free to mix and match titles or have no title at all. It’s whatever you are most comfortable with and what you have a connection to the most.

Altars:

Altars are prominent in most religions; they are concentrated, personal, and sacred spaces meant for worship, spell castings, honoring ancestors, celebrating holidays and more. They can be simple and hidden, large and extravagant or anything in between. It should be created to please you and no one else.

The arrangement of tools on the altar can vary to each person, there is a basic outline, but you’re not required to follow it. When picking out the tools and decorations make sure you don’t choose random items that might clutter your altar. No matter how big or small your space is, you don’t want a messy place to work in; so make sure everything has a meaning or purpose.

Altars can also come in any aesthetic that you enjoy; some choose a very traditional altar, while others love a modern take on things. They can also be based around an element, deity, crystal, or even your favorite color.

There are so many ways you can present your altar, but as long as you make it your own precious space then the sky's the limit!

Witchcraft Tools:

A Book of Shadows, Grimoire, or another Spell Book can be anything you wish it to be, from a simple notebook, a file on your computer, or a fancy leather-bound book. No matter what it is, always keep it nearby when you are casting; you never know when you might need to jot something down or need a reference.

A Pentagram or Pentacle can be sat in the center of an altar, or worn on a necklace. It represents the five elements and can be used for protection.

Divination Tools would also be kept on your altar or nearby if you are doing spellwork. Whether it be tarot or oracle cards, pendulums, runes, tea leaves, or a crystal ball.

Photos or Statues are great ways to honor your ancestors and loved ones who have passed on (including pets!). You can add photos, notes, and other offerings on your altar as a way to honor them and call upon them. You can also add photos and statues of your guides or deities to dedicate a space to them.

Athames are beautifully crafted knives meant for spell casting or energy channeling only. They are usually not meant for cooking or other purposes.

Wands are created for energy channeling and circle casting, they can be made out of wood, crystal, metal, or glass. You can also craft your own and add crystals, charms, or other decorations to personalize it.

Candles can be used for multiple things. It can represent the element of fire and air, can represent a space for deities or ancestors, or for simple color magic. It’s good to have multiple colors and sizes, but white is usually a good substitute. You could also use birthday candles for spells that have to melt all the way down but you don’t want to wait or leave a burning candle unattended.

For the Earth Element anything that comes from the Earth naturally such as dirt, sand, flowers, leaves, certain herbs, sticks, crystals, rocks, etc can be used to represent the Earth element and be used in many ways.

Cauldrons or other heatproof bowls would be needed for making potions, burning herbs, casting spells, or scrying.

A Chalice could represent the Moon Goddess and the element of water; a chalice can hold water, wine, or other offerings. It can also be used for fertility rituals and spells.

Feathers represent the elements of air, they can be nice offerings for certain spirits, guides, or deities or be used for waving away negative energies.

Bells can represent the air element and are known for cleansing a space of negative energies to leave a peaceful feeling environment.

Each Herb, Plant, or Flower has different properties, each being unique and special. With that being said, some ingredients can be very dangerous and harmful to handle if you are unfamiliar with them; so always proceed with caution when using unknown herbs. And make sure to keep poisonous ones away from your furry or scaly friends and curious children!

Incense not only smells lovely, but they represent the elements of air and fire. They are wonderful for cleansing and each scent has its own special property.

Waters from ocean, lake, rain, storm, tap, or even bottled water can represent the water element; each can be used in a different way in a spell. But also can be used for cleansing yourself or your tools.

Poppets are very powerful tools that can be used for causing harm to enemies, initiating protection around a household, or casting a blessing on those closest to you.

Crystals are helpful for healing, protection, peace, and many other things. They are gorgeous pieces for offerings, or to just keep on your altar or in your car.

Pouches, Boxes, and Jars are a very simple way to hold any spell that you create, usually kept with the person it was made for, buried in the ground, on your altar. It can contain anything from blessings to curses.

Book of Shadows:

1. Create your own spellbooks:

Decide if you are going to have a physical book or binder or if you want a digital book, which could be left online or if you are going to print it out. Figure out the style, do you want traditional, cute, full of stickers, dried herbs or plants included, add artwork. Make it your own. You don’t have to call your spellbook the typical names, you can name your book anything you want. If you work with Spirits, Book of the Dead. If you work with the water element, Storm Book or Way of the Waters. Or sometimes more traditional like The Book of Ways. You can be creative when naming your Grimoire if you want. You can also have more than one spellbook for different tasks or information.

2. Layouts:

The layout of your book is unique to you. Personally, I tend to group similar things together. But here are things you can add to your book.

Some type of index to keep your book organized. You could also include a glossary of common-use terms or phrases.

A book blessing, protection sigils, and/or book dedications.

Your personal correspondences such as astrology charts, what type of path you practice, coven meetings (if you’re involved in one), information about the deities or guides you work with, and favorite divination methods. You could also add your favorite crystals, colors, herbs, flowers, etc.

Basic information about magic. Tools used in your craft, how to make sigils, cleansing, protection, correspondences about crystals, herbs, incense, aromatherapy, etc.

Animal correspondences, what it means when you see certain animals. This could also include familiar work, or any animal guides you work with.

Moon, sun, and planet phases. This can also include constellations, zodiac signs, birth charts, and how to read them.

The Wheel of the Year, any holidays or sabbats that you celebrate and how to celebrate them. This could also include days of the week correspondences and time correspondences.

You can add recipes that you make for offerings or holidays or even have a spellbook be a cookbook instead if you are a kitchen witch or just love cooking.

Any rituals or spells that you perform, what it is, when you cast them, the herbs or crystals you use, what the moon or sun phase was, the phrases you said, what the results were, and if you would change anything.

Divination tools that you use, the meaning behind tarot cards or runes, etc. And you can keep a journal track of when you do any kind of divination, the questions you asked and the answers you received.

History of magic, the path you practice, the deities or guides you work with. Folklore or myths from certain areas that you are interested in.

Lists of deities or guides from the pantheon(s) or groups that you’re involved in.

Different psychic abilities and keeping track of your meditation progress, dreams, affirmations, yoga, and any other energy workings that you do.

Any mythical beings (mermaids, dragons, fae, etc) that you work with and information about them. How you work with them, favorite offerings, spellwork that they’ve helped you with, etc.

Covens:

Covens are usually made up of 13 members that come together to practice Magick or celebrate a Sabbath together. They are normally very private groups that use their energies to reach a common goal or need.

Some Witches prefer Covens rather than solitary because you are able to learn and grow from the other members that you surround yourself with. If you are open with your practices then there can be a lot of backlash from non-pagans who don’t understand or accept your beliefs; so it’s always nice to have like-minded individuals in your life who you can communicate and socialize with.

However, if you are wanting to practice in solitude then that is completely up to you and your personal path. There is nothing wrong with not joining a Coven if your heart says no.

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