H3k3t3: Temple of the Bones

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At this Dark moon there are elements of shadows to be explored in the waking of humanity. On the Deipnon, the Ancient people of Athens saw it as a time of atonement and cleansing. The home must be purified as if a guest would arrive, fumigation of holy herbs and resins would occur, and offerings of food to appease the Restless dead are placed at the altar of Hekate. She is of Heaven, Earth and Sea, and up from the Realm of Hades she rises with these souls that seek vengeance... for their violent and untimely death. With hounds baying at her feet, and these restless souls as her accompaniment, Hekate is also Guide to the atonement of the guilty. The Athenians knew that in order to appease the Goddess and her retinue of souls they would cleanse the home on this Deipnon every month. In modern rituals honoring Hekate on the dark of the moon, occultists place pictures at the altar space of those who have been wrongly killed, make their offerings of eggs, fish, cakes or other appropriate foods. We offer food to the restless dead and open up the doorway to honoring them through sharing their legacy. Our homes are often temples, sometimes we have sacred spaces outdoors, at a crossroad or in a liminal space of some kind. These are also places that can be cleansed and fumigated. In these times of murder and injustice, we have many restless souls in need of our prayer and support. What do you think of when I say these things? How does it relate today? And What can you do to clean up? I mention this now, there is a lot of discord in the world, and the spirits are angry. We, too, are angry alongside them. Let us honor these ancestors at our own altar spaces as we seek resolution to the injustice that happened upon them. ~JT

Bird gives a peak into her daily practice at the altar of Hekate.

On a different note, Briar (Rowan) will be teaching a class on Filipino Folk Magic for anyone who is interested. Class is this Thursday thru the Raven's Wing. Hope to see you there!

What do you think is the difference between a Witch and a Sorceress? Is it the same? Is a Sorceress a "Leveled up" Witch? What do yo think?

Hello Everyone, hope you are doing well in this considerable crossroad of time. Bird has been working on a book about the Temple, with ritual outlines, workings, and some notes from her and an Introduction from Briar. This book has been picked up by a publisher, and will be available sometime next year. Be on the lookout, for "Temple of the bones, Rituals to the Goddess Hekate" There will be updates as they come in! "The Temple of the Bones is a gathering of witches, prie...st/ess/xes, and pagans under the dark of the moon to honor Hekate thru public ritual. A to the point Grimoire, with ritual outlines, and ways to honor the Mighty Queen in her many facets. This book contains information on witching herbs, daily practices, moon magic and how the Temple seeks to strengthen community through the honoring of the dead. As they are, soon we shall be and their message often is to not waste your precious time on the things that do not serve your highest purpose. The Temple of the Bones encourages you to look into your own power. What wants to be brought to the surface? Are you using your strengths, or are you feeding your weakness? How are you creating magic in your own life with the wisdom of your bones?" See more

I thought this really well done.