Getting to Know Hekate

The intention of the book club is to encourage conversations among people in the Temple community and beyond using an online format that is welcoming to everyone. Each month we will feature a book for conversation and discussion, following wherever our discussion may lead us. Read what you can of the book and come with insights, thoughts, and opinions to share your experiences focusing on the witchcraft perspective from the given subject. Book suggestions as well as questions can be sent to Jason at jason@templeofwitchcraft.org

Join us on Tuesday October 4 from 7-8:30PM meeting via Zoom for our book club meeting completing Hekate: Goddess of Witches by Courtney Weber. For our October Book Club we will be talking about the last 4 chapters, starting on page 105. The book is available from the Temple of Witchcraft by going to https://temple-of-witchcraft.square.site/product/hecate-goddess-of-witches-by-courtney-weber/465?cs=true&cst=custom. Everyone is welcome even if they did not attend the August book club talking about the first half of the book.

A book description from the Temple Store:

Courtney Weber (author of Brigid and The Morrigan) offers an informed, accessible journey through the lore and history of Hekate, the ancient goddess of crossroads, ghosts, and witchcraft, and reflects on Hekate’s relevance today. Tools and techniques for incorporating this goddess into your personal journey round out the book.

Similar to her other works, Weber strikes a balance between the scholarly and the spiritual. Her exploration of Hekate combines solid research with practical, modern applications. The spiritual content is accessible to anyone with an interest in witchcraft, regardless of their faith or background.

Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of Hekate, exploring original mythology, historical context, and contemporary connotations, concluding with spells and personal rituals. The final chapter is a grimoire full of rituals, offerings, and other practices designed to help readers align themselves with this extraordinary goddess. The book also explores magickal ethics, what it means to be a witch in the twenty-first century, and best practices for successful witchcraft.

The fair energy exchange for the book club is $5. Register online at https://conta.cc/3LRtzAh

Our November 15 book club will feature part 1 (first two chapters) of Uncrossing: Identify, Cleanse, and Heal from Hexes, Curses, and Psychic Attacks by Katrina Rasbold.

Temple full moons are an excellent opportunity to experience Temple of Witchcraft ritual in a small group setting and to get to know more about us and our work, and newcomers are always welcome!

Pisces Deputy Ministers will be taking turns facilitating the Full Moon Rituals.

$10 donation, preregistration required. Register online at: https://conta.cc/3LPyrWR

Once you are registered, a Zoom link will be sent to the email address you registered with. For more information or questions please email fullmoon@templeofwitchcraft.org.

Please note: Ritual begins at 7 pm. Please arrive a few minutes early so that we honor everyone's time.

The Temple's Cancer Ministry welcomes all women to join us for our online Women's Circle. In sacred space we will share, be seen, be heard, be witnessed, and offer the same magickal support to each other. 

Please bring a stone of your choice that we will dedicate to this year's working. 

$25 donation. Register online at: https://conta.cc/3dYk9q9

For more information please email Silver at cancer@templeofwitchcraft.org.

Turn on your laptop, grab a cup of tea or your favorite beverage, and plugin remotely for a lively conversation on death! This event is a free-flowing discussion on topics related to death and confronting your mortality through the lens of modern witches and death-workers.

This event will be filled with information and guidance from Danielle Dionne and Elsa Elliott, the dynamic death-positive duo of the Temple of Witchcraft's Scorpio Ministry, to help you to navigate questions, emotions, challenges, and death readiness.

Only a $5 donation and open to all we can accommodate. Register online at: https://conta.cc/3LTkLtF

An email will be sent out when you register with login information. 

Hosted through Zoom Video Conferencing. It is best to login from a computer with access to video, speakers, and a microphone.

Please note this is not a bereavement group, although bereavement services are available from the Scorpio Ministry. See the Scorpio Ministry web page for details and a list of references and resources. https://templeofwitchcraft.org/scorpio/

Join the Temple of Witchcraft online via Zoom Video Conferencing to turn the Wheel of the Year to Samhain, the third harvest, where we will commune with the ancestors.

$15-25 sliding scale donation. Register online at: https://conta.cc/3Cjfvwe

If you like, you may wish to set an Altar to your ancestors with a bowl of water, candle, and divination cards or simply focus on the Temple altar during the ritual.