If you’re wondering what witchcraft is from a practitioner’s standpoint, then: Witchcraft is the manipulation of energy to directly change or influence a person’s life, environment, or future. If you’re wondering what witchcraft is for from the standpoint of an overall belief system, then: the belief in forces of nature and ancestors, exorcism of[…]
What is Traditional Witchcraft? Traditional Witchcraft is the non-ceremonial practice of simple and practical magic, influenced by and intertwined with local customs, folklore, superstitions, spiritual beliefs, and traditions. Traditional Witchcraft is a Spiritual path at direct odds with all Religions. It’s important to understand that in any community that practices magic, there are only[…]
Mispronunciation of Hekate are VERY common and is traced to specific / localized mispronunciation that took root and spread like wildfire. I’m not at all surprised that you’re looking for how to pronounce Hekate, given the number of varied – and very incorrect – pronunciations online. Plus, it’s made more complicated by the gaps in[…]
Why is Hekate’s Finishing School named for Hekate? The name is a strong symbolic reference. Because Hekate is viewed around the world as a symbol, as the mother of Magic, the Crossroads, and knowledge. But also – there is a great deal of unknown around the origin of the Temple of Hekate on the outskirts[…]
What is a Blue Moon? A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. The appearance and color of the moon do not change. For example, on the 1st of a month there is a Full Moon. We would call this a Full Moon. When there is a second Full Moon on[…]
‘Tis the witching season and if you’re looking to get your Seance On or if you have a nice Spirit Board in your possession, it’s a good idea to follow a few basic safety tips before you start opening up channels to the other side. What is the Best Time to Speak to the Dead?[…]
Hekate’s Finishing School Officially Opens on October 31st, 2020 – a rare Blue Moon on Halloween. While the world may not know that there is something magical afoot, we recognize the significance of both the resource and the timing of this cosmic shift in our community as we prepare to open HFS to the world.[…]
June 2020 | Letter from the HFS Headwitch Hello, HFS Student, Are you ready for the Full Moon? If you’re looking for some low-prep ideas on how to handle this Full Moon, especially as it’s an eclipse, here are a few ideas: That good ole moon water magic. But this time, make it into[…]