Today there are tons of opportunities for those of you who want to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Torch-bearing Hekate, the Triple Goddess of the Crossroads! There are websites, blogs, books, classes and courses. What follow is a small selection of online learning opportunities organised by members of the Covenant of Hekate which are all happening before the end of the year. If you know of an event taking place before the end of 2023 post it in a comment!
Hecatean Events for the rest of this year include:
September - - Meeting in the Circle: Hosted by Sorita d'Este this is a month-long study circle which will explore different perspectives - historical and modern - of how Hekate is connected with Witchcraft. Guests include Vikki Bramshaw (Author of Dionysos: Exciter to Frenzy), Emily Carding (Author of So Potent Art and Faery Craft), Georgi Mishev (Thracian Magic and Washing Rituals from Bulgaria) and Carrie Kirkpatrick (Goddess Echantments). [Fully Booked] October - - Torchlit Path with Sorita d'Este & Emily Carding. 9 week long exploration of Hekate through myth, history and creativity - with a focus on devotion. (Limited places!)
November: HekateFest (organised by Keybearers from two CoH Sanctuaries, who are working together) this is a 2 day online celebration of Hekate with many excellent international speakers, including authors and teachers. More info at https://hekatefest.com/
Archives: Hekate Symposium 2021
If you missed out on the 2021 Hekate Symposium, or if you were one of the many 100's of participants and want to rewatch, you can now access the archives via subscription at 50% off the usual cost, making it only US$6 - for HOURS of talks and rituals. It was all recorded live, so note that the quality varies, and that none of it was edited - but if you want an authentic mix of opinions, research and approaches you might enjoy. Use this link for the special offer: https://vimeo.com/r/3LMp/dVU0cHhHN3 (offer valid until the end of October 2023).
CoH Website: Introduction to Hekate
And if you haven't yet, remember that the Introduction to Hekate on this very site is a wonderful first stop to make sure that you have a good, grounded knowledge of the Goddess. It usually takes an hour or two to work through the page and all the material provided on it - but it is very much worth it! https://www.hekatecovenant.com/the-goddess-hekate
Also: Check out the CoH Sanctuaries - some Sanctuaries host regular events and learning chances. I hope that these Hekatean Events will lead you towards some fun learning opportunities!
Is it an idea to make an overvieuw of events for every year, but then attached to one of the subgroups next to "home" ""about Hekate" etc? So every one that comes on the site can see the events for the particular year?
Diana van den Branden
I'm so grateful that I had the chance to take part in the Meeting in the Circle and the Torchlit Path. They really helped me on my path. And I'm looking forward to this years (2024) events.