Historically, Hecate was once a much-loved and helpful goddess, and by the 5th century BCE, she became more associated with witchcraft, the night, and the underworld. She is often depicted with three heads or bodies, representing her ability to see all possibilities at the crossroads. Some depictions show her with the heads of a horse, a dog, and a lion. Hecate embodies the wild woman archetype\u2014resisting, persisting, and living her truth without apology. She evokes the essence of both life and death and is often linked to the thirteenth moon of the year, a time of endings and new beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hecate\u2019s symbolism includes torches (as a guide through darkness), keys (to hidden knowledge or the underworld), and associations with witch hazel trees, which are seen as magical and resilient. She is honored as a goddess who helps individuals reflect on their shadows, make choices, and embrace both the light and dark aspects of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temple of Hekate at Lagina in what is now present day Turkey flourished over 2200 years ago. It was a center for Hekate (Hecate) a Goddess of crossroads, magic, and the underworld. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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