Beginner’s Mindset with Hekate

I’m new to this space, but not new to Hekate. I’ve been following Her since 2023 but became a devotee in mid-2025. I may be a beginner, but I don't look at that as a bad thing. I bring curiosity, joy, and an eager, willingness to learn.

I felt called to write here and I have to say, I wasn’t sure I had anything to offer. I kept asking myself, “What could I possibly say here that hasn't already been said?” But when I asked Hekate, the message was clear: lean into being new.

The Gift of Beginning

A beginner’s mindset means openness. No expectations, no bad habits, just showing up. I make mistakes, I learn, I grow from them. What better deity to guide me through that than Hekate, goddess of transitions and thresholds? Every new lesson is a crossing. I’m learning not just about Her, but about myself. what intrigues me about her history, what resonates with me, and what holds me back.

Everyone Starts Somewhere

Learning is messy. Mistakes are guaranteed. mistakes are part of the journey but also some of the best ways to learn. It's going to be messy. Hekate is also good with that! (Filth Eater.). Newness and mistakes walk hand-in-hand. The important thing is to start. Everyone starts somewhere. If you're new, unsure, or afraid of messing up, hey. me too. That fear is part of the process. Mistakes will happen, and that’s okay. What matters is that you begin. That you try. It’s easy to hold back out of fear of doing it wrong, but the truth is, doing it imperfectly is still doing it, and that’s where the magic lives.

It’s a Relationship

This path isn’t about perfection; it’s about connection. I approach Hekate with respect and honesty. I believe She values the effort, not just the outcome. Building a connection with Hekate takes time, trust, and care. I don't believe she's expecting perfection; She’s watching how we show up and in my experience, She responds to effort. I’m not rushing into some ideal version of a what a practitioner looks like. That may be someone else's version but not for me. I’m showing up slowly, with honesty, and letting the relationship unfold. And letting her show me what works and what isn't.

No Comparisons

It’s easy to feel small when you compare yourself to others. Don’t. Your path is yours. Your way is valid. I’ve also had to remind myself not to compare my path to others. It’s tempting to look around and feel like you’re behind or not doing enough. But this work is deeply personal. Every person will walk it differently, and that uniqueness is part of the beauty. Don’t let someone else’s journey dim your own. What you’re doing matters, even if it looks different.

What’s Working for Me

For what it's worth, I thought I would share what I'm finding helpful as a move from the transition of beginner to practitioner.

• Learning!- The more I read, the closer I feel to her

• Showing up- Regular devotions (daily, weekly, monthly). Finding what works for me.

• Meditation- Listening to her

• Setting up an altar- Having a space for here and one that I change with the seasons

• Practicing- Showing up, with humility, lightness and creativity.

• Revision - Finding what works for me and what doesn't resonate

Whether you’re just beginning or circling back to start fresh, know this: there’s power in being new. There’s power in showing up. So, you don’t need to have it all figured out. Just begin. Stay open. Trust your instincts. This path has room for all of us, especially the beginners. The touches are lit for us already.