Log Date: 2026-01-19 - The Deipnon #1
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wastelandimperiatrixThe Crossroad Toad beckons, it is the Deipnon and it is time to honour my great Mistress Hekate. This is a monthly ritual I undertake where I feed her and her spirits, petitioning them for a welcoming month ahead. I've been doing some workings to bring in creative energy into this new year, and it's going pretty well so far, I'm pretty happy with the results.
The main thing I am learning right now is how to be in better control of myself. That's a good thing I think, and I welcome in that energy of understanding, wishing it to guide me to more clear pastures. I've been doing a LOT of work this year on myself, and focusing on that has been pretty hard, but satisfying. I hope to let go of a lot of old habits this new moon, and embrace the new work being set out by me and mine.
Incense smoke swirls through the air, and the Coyote skull sits gently atop the burner. The smoke flows through the eyes of the skull, feeding it in turn. The smoke feeds my tools which I also offer some wine, some bread, and some butter. The house spirits are learning to be happy again, after being in a depression for some months. It's been a rough couple of weeks, but I am making it through to the other side, and that's what matters.
The candle burns down, it is simple - black, dressed with oil and herbs, and burnt atop her bottle effigy. It sits within some crossroads dirt, mixed with incense ash. This is the fountain to which I direct all my energy towards Mistress Hekate - Her small icon sits beside, freshly fed with oil, and supplications of garlic laid out before it. I say the prayers with my whole chest, this is what I am meant to do, confidence is something that is built up over time, and through that time I find the clarity I need to move forward.
The Crossroad Toad sits atop the crossroads I have created for it, its home amidst the bits and bobs of my table I loosely use as an altar space. It stares at me, waiting. It is a resolute guardian amid the wish wash of magical artefacts littered around. I know I really should get a proper altar set up in the works, but I want to get a few quality pieces to Hekate before I begin, and that is going to take a while.
My bones sit in their bag, waiting to be read - I've been reading them a lot lately, and through this I've been able to gain a lot of clarity within regards to my direction. I feel like I am always navigating myself towards things, like a great celestial ship guiding me through the ocean of stars that is life. The key is to always be authentically myself no matter what form that takes. I am learning that I am a person worth being, worth loving, and worth the effort. This is my path.
The mixtape to Hekate is coming along well, I plan on finishing it while Mel is at school, because that means it is more quiet and I am better able to record. I like these prayers interspersed with song, it really puts me in a magical mood. A lot of my witchcraft IS based on psychodrama, so having the right atmosphere is important, and that means setting the mood music properly.
Exploring my Three Hekate has been interesting, I've learned that I really do vibe with her energies as a Goddess of Fear, as well as a Goddess of the Liminal. My three Hekate are Brimo, Enodia, and Kleidouchos. Each with her own faces and meanings. There is more to her than these three, but they are the main three I honour in my practice. I really do value the crossroads and the lessons they have taught me throughout the years. Each of these three Hekate also corresponds to different aspects of the Morrigan, whom I syncretize with Hekate.
Brimo (Crackling, Angry One)
- The Protectress, The Guardian
- Nightmare causing fury, she is the Dark Night, the anger that spurs change, and growth. This Hekate corresponds to Nemain of the Morrigan. We do not know the exact origins of Nemain, but some say it correlates to the Irish word "neim" which means poison, venom, and baneful power.
- It is this epithet that has some Apotropaic powers, which lend well to the guarding of things, as well as protection.
- Nemain also means "Frenzy" which also corresponds to the fury, and energy of Brimo, Goddess of Fear. It is she whom chooses who lives and who dies, and is the washer in the ford.
Enodia (Of the Way/The Crossroads)
- She whom rules the Liminal.
- An aspect of sovereignty and the carving of ones' own path, Hekate Enodia represents all possibilities and the liminality that exists between each choice. She is the pathfinder, the guide, and the Queen of the Crossroads, they are her domain.
- This aspect of Hektate corresponds to Macha of the Morrigu - she has the knowledge of Pharmakoi, she rules over the Crossroads, and she is the protector of the land.
- She guides us through where we need to go, and it is through this that we find our paths - Hekate Enodia IS the embodiment of the Crossroads, and our paths we each take.
Kleidouchos (Key Bearer/Unlocker of Gates)
- She whom holds the keys to the Underworld, this is Hekate Chthonia, Guardian of the Underworld. She is keeper of knowledge and necromancy, and is the restless one.
- This corresponds to Badb of the Morrigu, which translates to Crow. Crows are considered one of the Guardians of the Underworld in my path, and represent the liminality of Death. She is also the prophetess of Blood, and holds the Keys to life and death.
Of course, these aren't going to all be a 1:1 comparison and there are differences between the Morrigan and Hekate that intermingle with each other in different ways. There is Hekate-Morrigu: Nurturer of Youth, who helps guide the souls of the young into the world, just as much as Hekate-Morrigu is the Washer In the Ford, whom chooses who lives and who dies. These are complicated figures, so taking that into account, the Hekate-Morrigu syncretisation works pretty well, but functions differently - Offerings are given differently, as well as prayer is done more of a psyche-up and trance inducer rather than a long litany.
There are different ways that I approach this magic I've created for myself and yeah it is by no means perfect, but its mine, and that's what matters most to me. Working with The Morrigan and Hekate simultaneously is good for me, and that's how Mel and I used to do our workings together so it makes sense to me. They work really well together as spirits in a similar class, and having their different aspects to call upon is useful for my workings.
Right now, I think my goal for the Deipnon is to draw up an oath of sorts to both entities, and actually work on honing my hearts for the better. This New Moon is one of beginnings, and what better time to do it than the first new moon of the year. That's my thought process anyways.
The main thing I am learning right now is how to be in better control of myself. That's a good thing I think, and I welcome in that energy of understanding, wishing it to guide me to more clear pastures. I've been doing a LOT of work this year on myself, and focusing on that has been pretty hard, but satisfying. I hope to let go of a lot of old habits this new moon, and embrace the new work being set out by me and mine.
Incense smoke swirls through the air, and the Coyote skull sits gently atop the burner. The smoke flows through the eyes of the skull, feeding it in turn. The smoke feeds my tools which I also offer some wine, some bread, and some butter. The house spirits are learning to be happy again, after being in a depression for some months. It's been a rough couple of weeks, but I am making it through to the other side, and that's what matters.
The candle burns down, it is simple - black, dressed with oil and herbs, and burnt atop her bottle effigy. It sits within some crossroads dirt, mixed with incense ash. This is the fountain to which I direct all my energy towards Mistress Hekate - Her small icon sits beside, freshly fed with oil, and supplications of garlic laid out before it. I say the prayers with my whole chest, this is what I am meant to do, confidence is something that is built up over time, and through that time I find the clarity I need to move forward.
The Crossroad Toad sits atop the crossroads I have created for it, its home amidst the bits and bobs of my table I loosely use as an altar space. It stares at me, waiting. It is a resolute guardian amid the wish wash of magical artefacts littered around. I know I really should get a proper altar set up in the works, but I want to get a few quality pieces to Hekate before I begin, and that is going to take a while.
My bones sit in their bag, waiting to be read - I've been reading them a lot lately, and through this I've been able to gain a lot of clarity within regards to my direction. I feel like I am always navigating myself towards things, like a great celestial ship guiding me through the ocean of stars that is life. The key is to always be authentically myself no matter what form that takes. I am learning that I am a person worth being, worth loving, and worth the effort. This is my path.
The mixtape to Hekate is coming along well, I plan on finishing it while Mel is at school, because that means it is more quiet and I am better able to record. I like these prayers interspersed with song, it really puts me in a magical mood. A lot of my witchcraft IS based on psychodrama, so having the right atmosphere is important, and that means setting the mood music properly.
Exploring my Three Hekate has been interesting, I've learned that I really do vibe with her energies as a Goddess of Fear, as well as a Goddess of the Liminal. My three Hekate are Brimo, Enodia, and Kleidouchos. Each with her own faces and meanings. There is more to her than these three, but they are the main three I honour in my practice. I really do value the crossroads and the lessons they have taught me throughout the years. Each of these three Hekate also corresponds to different aspects of the Morrigan, whom I syncretize with Hekate.
Brimo (Crackling, Angry One)
- The Protectress, The Guardian
- Nightmare causing fury, she is the Dark Night, the anger that spurs change, and growth. This Hekate corresponds to Nemain of the Morrigan. We do not know the exact origins of Nemain, but some say it correlates to the Irish word "neim" which means poison, venom, and baneful power.
- It is this epithet that has some Apotropaic powers, which lend well to the guarding of things, as well as protection.
- Nemain also means "Frenzy" which also corresponds to the fury, and energy of Brimo, Goddess of Fear. It is she whom chooses who lives and who dies, and is the washer in the ford.
Enodia (Of the Way/The Crossroads)
- She whom rules the Liminal.
- An aspect of sovereignty and the carving of ones' own path, Hekate Enodia represents all possibilities and the liminality that exists between each choice. She is the pathfinder, the guide, and the Queen of the Crossroads, they are her domain.
- This aspect of Hektate corresponds to Macha of the Morrigu - she has the knowledge of Pharmakoi, she rules over the Crossroads, and she is the protector of the land.
- She guides us through where we need to go, and it is through this that we find our paths - Hekate Enodia IS the embodiment of the Crossroads, and our paths we each take.
Kleidouchos (Key Bearer/Unlocker of Gates)
- She whom holds the keys to the Underworld, this is Hekate Chthonia, Guardian of the Underworld. She is keeper of knowledge and necromancy, and is the restless one.
- This corresponds to Badb of the Morrigu, which translates to Crow. Crows are considered one of the Guardians of the Underworld in my path, and represent the liminality of Death. She is also the prophetess of Blood, and holds the Keys to life and death.
Of course, these aren't going to all be a 1:1 comparison and there are differences between the Morrigan and Hekate that intermingle with each other in different ways. There is Hekate-Morrigu: Nurturer of Youth, who helps guide the souls of the young into the world, just as much as Hekate-Morrigu is the Washer In the Ford, whom chooses who lives and who dies. These are complicated figures, so taking that into account, the Hekate-Morrigu syncretisation works pretty well, but functions differently - Offerings are given differently, as well as prayer is done more of a psyche-up and trance inducer rather than a long litany.
There are different ways that I approach this magic I've created for myself and yeah it is by no means perfect, but its mine, and that's what matters most to me. Working with The Morrigan and Hekate simultaneously is good for me, and that's how Mel and I used to do our workings together so it makes sense to me. They work really well together as spirits in a similar class, and having their different aspects to call upon is useful for my workings.
Right now, I think my goal for the Deipnon is to draw up an oath of sorts to both entities, and actually work on honing my hearts for the better. This New Moon is one of beginnings, and what better time to do it than the first new moon of the year. That's my thought process anyways.
