Adorn the altar or working space with black candles, any icons, and two candles specifically to represent Hekate and the Witch Ancestors. Light the black candles and begin burning incense for Hekate. I use charcoal discs with an incense made of Copal, Benzoin, Frankincense, and Dragon’s Blood, but you could just as effectively use stick incense. Light Hekate’s candle and say:
“Oh great Hekate, you who crowns the sky tonight with your silver orb, I invoke thee. Come receive these offerings which I place before thee. You who rises and sets with the night, lunar queen, infernal host of things unseen, be present at my rites which I perform in your honor.“
Light the candle for the Witch Ancestors and burn the same incense for them. Then say:
"Oh great Witch Ancestors, mighty dead, I invoke thee. You who are the dead which I honor above all others, come and receive these offerings which I place before thee. Oh departed shades of witches passed, be present at my rites which I perform in your honor.”
In a bowl, mix warm milk sprinkled with cinnamon, honey, wine, and water. Cut or prick your finger and mix blood into the mixture. Say:
"Hekate, Witch Ancestors, I give to you my life blood to show my devotion and honor. Take of my body as I take part in thy power. Receive my essence and look upon me with favor.“
Hold the bowl to the moon/sky and say:
"Oh great celestial gem, to your majesty I present these offerings.“
Place the bowl on the ground and say:
"Oh great Witch Ancestors, to your ancient powers I present these offerings.”
Continue by saying:
“Oh Hekate, you who are the moon, it is by you and your glowing presence that all my witchcraft may be worked. In the light of your torch which fly across the sky at night my art is performed. I present to thee these offerings for your consent and blessings upon my spells and rites. Celestial being which I honor above all others, I supplicate thee."
"Oh Witch Ancestors, who on this night, like witches in life, are at their strongest, it is by your guidance and inspiration that my ancient craft is performed. I present you with these offerings to please you and ask for your continued aid, guidance, and companionship in my craft. Spirits who I honor above all others, I supplicate thee."
"Hekate, Witch Ancestors, look upon your devoted follower with favor and give to me your blessings on this night. So be it."
Pour the mixture directly onto the ground so it may be absorbed into the earth. The rite is done.
Today we can honour Hekate, Mother of Witches, the Lady of Darkness herself! All hail the goddess of witchcraft! May Hekate Trivia be one with us in this marvelous day where the spirits and earthly forces commune! Cleansing your house, making protections, making offerings and asking for a bright future is always good. Magick is at a powerful stage tonight, remember! All hail the goddess of magick!
May Hecate’s torches light our away and bring forth good spirits for our aid!
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