Hecate's Supper

November 16th is the official day to celebrate the ancient tradition of Hecate's Supper.  On this night, after feasting, all the leftovers are left at a crossroads in honor of Hecate, as Guardian of the crossroads.  I have been working on a ritual for our coven and asked for a visit from the Goddess Herself.  It took several nights of requests before I went to sleep, but finally, Hecate came to me in the guise of our local State's Attorney. 

I didn't realize till preparing a New Moon ritual that Dark Moon Goddess Hecate had waited to visit until the Dark phase of the Moon.

I have had this happen before, a Guide gifting me with Wisdom in the persona of someone I know.  Last time, Honey Bee came as a dance teacher at my school. 

The State's Attorney went to high school with me so I have followed her career closely and am very proud of her accomplishments.  I'm not naming her because I would never want her to have to proclaim publicly that she is not a witch because of me. 

In real life, The State's Attorney is a middle-aged woman of Lebanese descent.  As Hecate, she was coifed in long dreds.  I don't know the symbolism of the dreds; maybe some of you can help me out on this part.  In the dream, instead of serving humanity at trial, she was serving dinner to her family, which I connect to the Hecate's Supper ritual.  

Although, in my dream, I immediately recognized Hecate in the State's Attorney persona, consciously, I would never have made a connection between the two.  That just reaffirms how much wiser the Guides are than I am. 

Hecate is best known as Queen of Witches, but She also embraces many other attributes.  Of all the God/esses, only Hecate was known to be a fair and impartial judge.  "As the Crone, Hecate is all Wisdom, understanding and protecting the tribe(society.)  Hecate always remains calm, knowing that certain things in life must come to pass and there is little point in becomming hysterical about them.  This inner illumination of consciousness, this learning to roll with the punches and come back to better things is the deep wisdom taught by the Dark Mother Hecate."  (Dragonoak.com/Hecate)

I have noted in the past that my guides seem to enjoy surprising me.  It seems to be a magical game we are playing.  I'm thinking they are continuously reminding me to look for and appreciate the Goddess qualities in all mortal women.  Blessed Be!!!  Gail