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2026/09/28
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Join me as I explore the healing journey at the crossroads of modern life and the deeper world. Claim, and keep, your unique keys. Devoted to the ancient goddess Hekate as World Soul. About me: Cyndi Brannen is an author and teacher, dedicated to reclaiming the divine feminine through personal inquiry, rituals, and more. Learn more about Cyndi's work at keepingherkeys.com
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Hekate's Animal Connections
2026/09/28
Hekate's historical alliance with the natural world is deep rooted, from her epithets that connect her with nature (Physis in The Chaldean Oracles, for example) to the application of her many animal titles in the spells found in The Greek Magical Papyri. Then there are the myths where she is involved in transforming women into animals. Some may see this as a lessening of status, but recentering the women in the stories shows they may have found liberation from societal norms and suffering. From Artemis transforming Iphigeneia into a deer, and possibly Hekate herself to Hecuba (Hekabe) becoming a canine priestess, there's such a rich web of ancient knowledge. Yet, we do not live two thousand years ago. In this talk, I explore the history while weaving it into our contemporary practice.
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Hekate Kleidoukhos: Keeper of Keys
2026/07/08
In this talk, I contextualize the rich history of Hekate Kleidoukhos, ranging from ancient sources such as The Orphic Hymns to her role governing thresholds. Note that this talk was recorded as part of a live class on Hekate as Key Bearer, which was the central seminar for a weekend devoted to this aspect, including the second segment on the thirteen modern Keys of Hekate, a guided meditation to receive a key, a collective tarot reading, and a ceremonial ritual. You can become a student in Hekate's Keys to view those recordings.
The current six month cycle is rooted in my book Entering Hekate's Cauldron. Weekly live seminars, moon salons, sabbat rituals. Resource guidebooks, sharing circles and a vibrant community of Hekate's Witches. If you join before July 18, you'll immediately have access to all eight lessons of Part 1. Use code "OURANIA" at checkout. LEARN MORE.I wrote a lengthy essay about Hekate Kleidoukhos, which you can read on my Substack.
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Hekate Ourania: Reclaiming The Celestial Queen
2026/06/10
For over 3,000 years, Hekate has reigned as Queen of the Heavens—yet her celestial nature remains one of her most overlooked aspects. In this transformative episode, we journey beyond the underworld to discover Hekate Ourania, the goddess who dwells among the stars and holds dominion over the cosmic realms.
Join us as we reclaim the heavens from patriarchal programming, explore the scientific truth that we are literally made of stardust, and learn practical techniques for working with Hekate's Upper World nature. This is the first episode in our Upper World series, perfectly timed with Gemini season's focus on divine mind and celestial consciousness.
Historical Deep Dive (5:00)
Discover how ancient sources consistently portrayed Hekate as a goddess of three realms—land, sea, and sky. Learn why her celestial nature has been obscured in modern practice and how we can reclaim this essential aspect of her identity.
Reclaiming the Heavens (13:00)
Explore the difference between patriarchal religious concepts of "heaven" and the ancient understanding of celestial wisdom. Learn how to release conditioning that keeps you from accessing your cosmic birthright.
Science Meets Spirituality (23:00)
Dive into the fascinating science behind our cosmic origins. Discover how the carbon in your body came from stellar dust, why Earth is literally made from star factories (nebulae), and what Carl Sagan meant when he said "we are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
The Witness Consciousness (30:00)
Explore the part of you that observes your own thoughts—the metacognitive awareness that connects you to divine mind (Noeros) and proves your participation in cosmic intelligence.
Practical Upper World Work (35:00)
Learn about the four celestial epithets, discover your botanical ally (frankincense) and crystal ally (fluorite), and understand the Sigil of Ourania—a septagram representing the Sacred Seven celestial bodies.
Unlock The Mysteries: Go Deeper
Hekate Ourania Guidebook - Get your complete guide to working with the Celestial Queen HERE.
Enlightening the Three Selves Meditation - A 20-minute guided meditation working from crown to root, bringing celestial consciousness into embodied awareness.
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Hekate's Keys of The Cauldron - The most comprehensive training on working with Hekate's complete cosmic nature across all three realms. LEARN MORE.
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Historical Sources Referenced
Hesiod's Theogony (~700 BCE)Orphic Hymn to Hekate (beginning of Common Era)Chaldean Oracles (2nd century CE)Remember: You are made of stardust, you are cosmic consciousness embodied, and Hekate Ourania is waiting to illuminate your path.
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Hekate and The Crone: Ancient Crossroads of Magic and Mystery
2026/04/08
In this episode, Christen and I explore the connections between Hekate and the crone archetype.
Hekate embodies wild wisdom and inhabits the threshold—the space between worlds. The crone similarly occupies liminal territory. Like Hekate, crones are associated with magic and mystery. Hekate tends to restless spirits, helps us cross into the deeper world (and back), is associated with protecting children, and has been subjected to much denigration. When examining Hekate’s ancient attributes—guiding souls, serving as divine midwife, protecting children, and practicing magic—these qualities resonate strongly with what might be called “crone energy.” While a few lesser-known myths depict her mothering her own children, she generally appears in ancient Greek stories as a wise woman associated with the natural world and spirits, dwelling in caves or gardens rather than cities.
I'm taking a break from the podcast and other public-facing activities for the new few months while I work on my new book.
I'll be teaching a six-month long course diving deeper into my book, Entering Hekate's Cauldron, starting May 1. Go to keepingherkeys.com for more details.
If you're interested in the crone, consider joining the Destination Crone course. LEARN MORE HERE.
You can read an in-depth article exploring Hekate and The Crone on my SUBSTACK.
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Medea: Witch of Shadows
2026/03/07
Content discusses sexual violence and other potentially distressing themes.
For centuries, Medea’s story has been twisted: cast as avillain or a victim, her truth buried beneath myths of revenge and foreignness. But beneath the myth, she’s a powerful archetype—one who challenges us to confront our own traumas, shadows, and the boundaries we fear to cross.
Christen and I explore the mythological and historicalsignificance of Medea, her representation in ancient stories, and her relevance for modern shadow work and healing.
She’s the witch who transforms poison into medicine—reminding us that healing often comes from the deepest shadows.
Key questions:
What choices are you capable of making to claim your voice?
What does your longing for belonging look like?
Keywords: Medea, shadow work, mythology, Hecate, Hekate, Greek gods, healing, trauma, witchcraft, ancient Greece, empowerment
Key topics:
Medea's mythological origins and cultural context
Her connection to Hekate and ancient Greek magic
Themes of trauma, betrayal, and empowerment
The role of shadow work in healing personal wounds
Symbolism of serpents, dragons, and thresholds in Medea'sstory
"Medea challenges us to explore our shadows."
"She is a spirit of poisons that heal."
"She is a symbol of the sacred feminine andthresholds."
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Medea: The Complex Witch
04:32 Medea's Story: A Reflection on Power Dynamics
07:39 Healing Through Shadows: The Power of Medea
08:24 Exploring the Myth of Medea
13:02 Medea's Truth: A Channeled Message
19:17 Understanding Medea's Power and Presence
22:02 Historical Context of Medea's Story
29:04 Medea as a Symbol of the Other
34:00 The Enchantment of Medea
36:29 Medea's Sacrifices for Love
39:27 The Tragic Consequences of Betrayal
42:03 The Complexity of Choice and Power
45:08 Medea as a Symbol of Grief and Loss
47:50 The Duality of the Feminine Spirit
51:14 Medea's Role in Founding Cities
52:51 Medea as a Figure of the Oppressed
57:13 The Wisdom of Medea
Books by Cyndi Brannen:
Entering Hekate's Garden
Entering Hekate’s Cauldron
Euripides’ Medea
The Argonautica - Ancient Greek Epic
Madeline Miller's Circe
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Elemental Healing Ritual
2026/02/18
I'm sharing one of my favorite rituals, focused on healing with the five elements, in this episode. The ritual, inspired by Hekate’s epithet of Physis, connects deeply with the natural elements—earth, air, fire, water—and invoke divine guidance for healing and transformation - with the fifth of spirit. This practice offers a powerful way to release pain and align with your authentic self.
Included:
Steps to connect with each of the natural elements for healingHow Hekate’s energy enhances and guides the ritualUse of sacred symbols such as the pentacle and the Hekate sigilPractical tips for integrating elemental practices into daily lifeThe symbolism of the five elements and their role in spiritual cleansingVisualizations to embody your healed, empowered selfTiming and lunar considerations for ritual practice Go to Keepingherkeys.com to learn more about the courses I teach and my online coven.
00:00 - Introduction to the elemental healing ritual and its origins
00:32 - Personal reflections on connecting with the elements daily
01:06 - Overview of Hekate’s Physis and its significance in nature
01:52 - Preparing for the ritual: setting intentions and environment
02:36 - Invocation of the elements and the sacred space
03:05 - Casting the circle and calling upon the moon and Hecate
04:37 - Visualization and calling upon Earth for grounding
06:11 - Evoking Air with steam bowl and breathwork
08:00 - Utilizing Fire through incense and flames
10:04 - Water as a symbol of emotional cleansing
12:12 - Receiving healing from the elements and lighting of the spirit candle
15:03 - Embodying your healed self through visualization and imagery
16:30 - Integration of the five elements and divine guidance
17:29 - Closing blessings and gratitude to Hekate and the elements
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Hekate And Shadow Healing
2026/02/12
I claim the Key of Catharsis,
Letting go of what blocks and binds.
I claim the Key of Retrieval,
Calling back what was lost.
I claim the Key of Rebirth,
Emerging whole.
Episode cover: Moon phases with the Hekate Paionios: The Healer sigil in the middle. Yours to use as you feel led.
As the world continues to spiral downward, there can be a pull into the vortex that amplifies our own personal wounds. If you're feeling this impact, there are ways that connecting to Hekate can help guide us through healing from our trauma, and help center us during these difficult times.
I believe there are three distinct yet connect spiritual keys for healing. The first one is to release our burdens. We can even choose to see them as offerings to Hekate, sacred tears and pains. Retrieval of our missing pieces is the second key, reclaiming parts that have been hidden in shadow. The final key is rebirth, choosing to let all that no longer serves come to a conclusion so we can emerge whole.
In this episode, I share a class on Hekate and Healing from Trauma that delves into the ways that she can guide us through shadow work so that we can emerge stronger, more whole, and better equipped to navigate the crossroads that the world is at.
I cover various aspects of healing, including the importance of rituals, understanding pain, and addressing relationship wounds. I share personal insights and practical techniques for healing, such as cord work and daily rituals, while encouraging us to embrace their unique healing journeys.
This isn't a substitute for medical care or therapy. What I know to be true is that when mainstream treatment fails, or isn't enough, that the spiritual work we do can make all the difference.
I wrote a book about healing from trauma through practices and rituals centered around Hekate. You can find Entering Hekate's Cave wherever books are sold.
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Takeaways:
Healing from trauma is a journey towards wholeness.Hekate serves as a guide in the healing process.Rituals can help center and ground us in our healing.Pain can be understood as an ally and teacher.Self-care is essential for healers to avoid burnout.Understanding relationship wounds is crucial for healing.Daily rituals can create a meaningful practice of healing.Cord work can help sever unhealthy attachments.Empowerment comes from taking charge of one's healing journey.Healing is not about perfection but about living authentically."Our wounds are often our greatest strength."
"You are the architect of your own life."
"Don't let anyone tell you how to heal."
Chapters
00:00 Healing from Trauma: A Journey to Wholeness
14:31 Rituals and Practices for Healing
26:21 Understanding Relationship Wounds and Healing
37:23 The Role of Pain in Healing and Transformation
Keywords: healing, trauma, Hecate, Hekate, Paionios, The Healer, natural magic, rituals, relationship wounds, cord work, practices, self-care, empowerment.
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Hekate: The Soul Guide For Troubled Times
2026/01/28
The world is at a crossroads. This is Hekate's realm, where she can help us navigate the most turbulent times. In this new episode Christen and I sit down for another conversation about Hekate as Psychopomp, The Soul Guide.
We explore the different ways we can experience Hekate as The Psychopomp. The first is how we can call upon her to help us find our way to our own soul, from soul retrieval work to past lives, and even more regular personal development. The second is her function as the one who guides souls between the living world and the deeper one. The final way is that she may share this key with us, enabling us to work as mediums, transmitting messages between the living and the other side, and as ones who can assist spirits in making the transition to the deeper world. A fascinating trio of topics to explore.
We highlight her historical significance in facilitating transitions between life and death, while also addressing the evolution of psychology and the need to integrate soul work for deeper fulfillment. Our conversation touches on the responsibilities of those engaged in psychopomp work, emphasizing the importance of personal boundaries and self-care.
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Centering The Crone: Restoring Wild and Wise Women's Power
2026/01/14
With every step, growing nearer.Rising into realness.She is. She is. She is.With each breath, growing closer.Murmuring into life.She is. She is. She is.Deepest shadows, becoming clearer.Crackling in the night.She is. She is. She is.The end, and the beginning.Rattling and unsettling.I am. I am. I am.
This episode explores the wisdom and power of the Crone archetype, embracing aging, and finding beauty in life’s transitions. The podcast delves into mythology, personal growth, and the journey of self-discovery, centering The Crone as a guide as we navigate the path of becoming a wild and wise older woman.
Christen and I discuss various aspects of The Crone, circling around three figures: Demeter, Baubo, and Hecuba. Demeter’s identity crisis when Persephone was abducted by Hades, and how the humble Baubo helped her get her joy back. Then we talk about the tragic Hecuba, who asks us “what are we willing to sacrifice for?” We’ve done full episodes on Demeter and Hecuba if you want to go deeper.
At The Crone’s Crossroads
For the past several months, I’ve been abiding at a crossroads. Personally, this has been the time when I’ve been at the threshold of what I call The Third Act. It’s time for me to venture into this new stage of life. Not yet a Crone, but that is certainly my desired destination. To grow into a wild and wise older woman. To arrive at the end of my life knowing that I lived with purpose and passion. That I took good care of myself and those I care about. That I created a beautiful life, full of magic and wonder. That I had lived in service to the divine feminine, in all her glorious forms. Witches, hags, goddesses. They are the lifeblood of my soul. I love their magic and mystery. From Hekate’s ancient suppers to Baba Yaga’s chicken leg hut. Roman witches that tormented heroes. Cerridwen’s cauldron of inspiration. The Morrigan’s shapeshifting. All these stories are as so dear to me.
I’ve been mulling over all of this while on a quest to discover the mysteries of The Crone through stories told about her, from mythology to contemporary renderings. Back in August 2024, my wonderful editor, Judika Illes, unexpectedly called me right after I’d had the vision for a book about The Crone. She loved the idea. So did my publisher. A book was born. Since then, I’ve been quietly working on it. More accurately The Crone has been working on me.
Wild Older Woman At The Edge
The Crone is a complex archetype. She is hag, goddess, witch. Always the woman at the edge, whether the crossroads or deep in the forest. Connected to the natural world, she is a spirit of the land, sea, and sky. From countless folktales to modern media, she is unsettling in so many ways. A reminder that death is always nearby, she evokes the natural cycle I am part of. To know death is to embrace life, with all it’s challenges and triumphs. Always associated with animals, she teaches that instinct and intuition are to be trusted. That the world is already enchanted. It’s my task to pay attention to it. Cycles, transformation, magic, mystery. These are The Keys of The Crone.
I got started with The Crone over twenty years ago when I went to a friend’s “croning,” ceremony. At the time I was quite miffed that merely reaching menopause resulted in becoming a crone. I remember thinking that a fifty year old woman is hardly old enough to enter cronedom. I wasn’t yet forty at the time, but it seemed outrageous to me that this arbitrary marker of menopause was selling women short.
Reimagining The Crone
The idea that menopause equals cronehood gained popularity, at least in the pagan circles I travelled in, back in the nineties. Looking at the history of why this became thus, I discovered a host of books dedicated to the Maiden, Mother, Crone model of women’s lives, and applied to The Triple Goddess. This wasn’t an ancient idea, but came out of the modern paganism movement of the twentieth century. Yes, crones have always existed in folklore and more, but the notion that menopause meant we magically became them, is thoroughly modern.
It didn’t seem right to me, at all. To me, The Crone is a spirit of wild wisdom. Something my body stops doing - menstruating - hardly seemed adequate for instilling me with her character.
That experience brought The Crone to me. She’s never been far from me since. As a devotee of Hekate, I’ve honestly been irked when people view her purely as one. Of course, she has big crone energy, with her association to helping souls to the other side, abiding at crossroads, and, generally, being a font of wild wisdom. Yet the ancients didn’t see her that way, and I didn’t, either. Still, The Crone persisted. Taking up space in my psyche, rattling her bones and whispering that my time would come.
Should you be wondering if this means I am breaking up with Hekate. Not at all. I’m evolving, and I hope you’re interested in where The Crone takes me.
Let me know in the comments if The Crone is calling you, and your thoughts on this new episode.
You can watch this episode on YouTube and wherever podcasts are found.
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Key words: Crone archetype, aging, mythology, personal growth, self-discovery, Demeter, Baubo, Hecuba.
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Centering The Crone: Restoring Wild and Wise Older Women's Power
2026/01/14
This episode explores the wisdom and power of the Crone archetype, embracing aging, and finding beauty in life's transitions. The podcast delves into mythology, personal growth, and the journey of self-discovery, centering The Crone as a guide as we navigate the path of becoming a wild and wise older woman.
Christen and I discuss various aspects of The Crone, circling around three figures: Demeter, Baubo, and Hecuba. Demeter's identity crisis when Persephone was abducted by Hades, and how the humble Baubo helped her get her joy back. Then we talk about the tragic Hecuba, who asks us "what are we willing to sacrifice for?" We've done full episodes on Demeter and Hecuba if you want to go deeper.
Join Destination Crone
Key words: Crone archetype, aging, mythology, personal growth, self-discovery, Demeter, Baubo, Hecuba.
Takeaways:
The Crone archetype represents wisdom and power.Embracing aging can lead to personal growth.Mythology offers insights into life's transitions.Self-discovery is a lifelong journey.Authenticity is key to living fully.The Crone challenges societal norms about aging.Aging is a natural and beautiful process.The Crone embodies the spirit of independence.Embracing the Crone can lead to empowerment.The journey to self-discovery is unique for everyone.Embrace Your Inner CroneThe Power of Aging GracefullyUnlocking the Wisdom of the CroneMythology and the Journey of Self-DiscoveryLiving Authentically as We AgeThe Crone: A Symbol of EmpowermentFinding Beauty in Life's TransitionsThe Crone's Guide to Personal GrowthAging with Grace and WisdomThe Journey to Embrace the Crone
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Winter Solstice: Connecting With The Cailleach
2025/12/19
Christen and I delve into the lore and meaning of The Cailleach, and then I guide us through a meditation.
Conversation
We explore the significance of The Cailleach in Celtic folklore, highlighting her role as a symbol of winter, wisdom, and the land. With our personal connection to her, we reflect on how she is the earth itself - land, sea, and sky. She is primordial, she before she had a name, and offers us deep attunement to her wild, natural world. We discuss our annual winter solstice ritual that honours the Cailleach with stone and story offerings. We encourage everyone to find and decorate stones, write letters sharing their stories, and engage in community discussions about their experiences, fostering a deeper connection to this powerful figure, and the power of place.
Meditation
Embark on a meditative journey to The Cailleach's Cave. Sacred smoke from juniper and pine resin sets the tone for reflection and connection. Attune the three selves and journey into her Cave, offering stones as symbols of burdens and gratitude to the Cailleach, the Stone Mother and Bringer of Winter. The meditation invites wisdom and insights from winter's challenges, fostering a deeper connection to nature and personal growth before concluding with a renewed sense of purpose.
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Hekate's Darkness: Shadows, Psychopomps and Dreams
2025/11/26
In this episode, Christen and I talk about the profound connections between Hekate and the themes of darkness, night, and the afterlife, while contrasting her illuminating aspects. The discussion highlights the importance of embracing darkness as a sacred journey towards personal healing and empowerment, featuring rituals and practices guided by Hekate. Christen and I share personal stories illustrating the challenges of confronting one’s shadows, alongside insights from psychological theories on dreams and shadow work. We encourage a mindful exploration of inner darkness, seeking community support and the gradual nature of healing, ultimately unlocking Hekate’s transformative darkness.
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November 16: Night of Hekate Meditation
2025/11/15
Suitable for The Night of Hekate on November 16, this meditation evokes the threshold of light and dark, symbolized through Hekate's torches and the cave-womb of the divine feminine. Through an exploration of the three selves, attune to the power of the dark mysteries, for shadow healing and empowerment.
It's been eight years exactly since I first wrote about November 16, and the entire month, being a time for sacred darkness. As Christen reminded me, I declared back then that the "holy darkness is nigh." Perhaps a bit too-Scorpio, but that's my nature. Here's an excerpt from that original article:
"November 16 is a night for deep spiritual work, of offering Hekate Borborophorba our internal refuse so we may work toward healing our shadow and beginning the process of rebirth. Hekate welcomes her chosen home, but the profane will be banished. Seek her out of sincerity, or risk her fierceness. This ritual will open you to the spirits of the Underworld. Participants have received messages from departed loved ones, animal allies, and Hekate's companions. Persephone, in particular, often meets those who perform this rite.
In the same way we leave offerings at a crossroads for Deipnon, during this ritual, we need leave our spiritual junk, the miasma, in Her underworld, and we don’t look back. We offer her the toxic parts of ourselves that we are ready to let go of, in order to make space for our rebirth, space to take up her keys and move forward as sovereign, fire-walking, truth-weaving witches."
What I wrote about in that article, and the ritual I included, has since evolved into The Animarum Catharsis in Hekate's Keys on the Scorpio New Moon each year. I also included a DIY version of that ritual in my book, Entering Hekate's Cave.
While we are not accepting new students in The Gate of Release, the course within the Hekate's Keys program where the Animarum Catharsis is the concluding ceremony, enrollment is open for the next gate, The Gate of Retrieval. The first month is dedicated to Hekate's sacred darkness, through her epithet of Skotia. Christen and I just recorded a new class on Hekate's Darkness that's available in The Gate of Retrieval Playlist now.
I recorded this podcast episode back in 2019, exploring Hekate's Holy Darkness. You can listen to it, and the meditation I shared above, wherever podcasts are found, and on the Keeping Her Keys website.
Key themes:
Standing at the threshold between light and darknessFollowing Hecate's torches into the sacred darknessReleasing what no longer serves before crossing the thresholdConnecting with Chthonia (of the earth) through root visualizationOpening to the season of the moon's dominion during the darkest time of yearLetting go of perfectionism and preconceived notions
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Sacred Seven Meditation: Align Your Energy With The Celestials
2025/11/08
This classic meditation, the earliest in what's become hundreds, works to attune our seven energy centers, aka chakras, with the celestial forces of the original seven planets. Goes with my first book, True Magic: Unleashing Your Inner Witch.
Also works well when connecting with Hekate Ourania, Queen of The Heavens.
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Hekate, Herder of Bulls: Orphic Hymn and Meditation
2025/11/04
Just in time for the Taurus Full Moon on Nov. 5, 2025.
The Orphic Hymn to Hekate
Lovely Hekate of the roads and of the crossroads I invoke.
In heaven, on earth,
then in the sea, saffron-cloaked,
tomb spirit reveling in the souls of the dead,
daughter of Perses,
haunting deserted places,
delighting in deer,
nocturnal, dog-loving,
monstrous queen,
devouring wild beasts,
ungirt and repulsive.
Herder of bulls,
queen and mistress of the whole world,
leader, nymph,
mountain-roaming nurturer of youths,
maiden, I beseech you to come
to these holy rites,
ever with joyous heart,
ever favoring the oxherd.
(Athanassakis translation)
The Tauropolos meditation positioned at us the center of Hekate’s Crossroads, the convergence of the three worlds and selves, as we connected with her governance over the realms to bring a deep attunement within ourselves. Tauropolos connects Hekate to the crescent moon through bull’s horns, symbolizing majesty, power, and fertility. Beginning with The Orphic Hymn to Hekate as our invocation, which highlights her dominion over the underworld, middle world, and celestial realms, while also emphasizing her role as “The Herder of Bulls,” the meditation grounds us in her abiding power. Follow up the meditation with practices that honor the body and embrace sensual pleasure, aligning with the nurturing essence of Taurus moon energy.
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Enlightening, transformative and refreshingly real. Whatever path you walk, there is powerful wisdom and medicine to be found here.
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I’m so glad your new podcast is here on Apple podcasts!🖤🖤🖤
Cyndi shares her extensive knowledge and experience and I enjoy each episode. Thank you,...
skkdkdekkd 2021/02/09
Love this
Overall decent audio quality and amazing content . Happy to see a show dedicated to Hecate. Found this show on my journey, Hecate called to me / or ...
Vpants 2021/01/17
So Much Wisdom
I love everything Cyndi does. She is channeling so much valuable information for the collective. She is such a gift of knowledge, kindness, and insigh...
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