As an example, so you know what to expect, here's what was in the August 2017 kits.
Double-ended black, white, red candles, scented with Ethiopian frankincense and wild-crafted mugwort, hand cast by artist Damian Miller under my direction, especially for this spell. Because all of us at Mastros & Zealot are dirt-worshipping tree huggers, all our candles are crafted with recycled wax Damian harvests from used candle stubs, and are colored with broken crayons. The wicks are made with recycled hemp. You can lie them on their side on a plate and burn from both ends simultaneously, or trim the wick on whichever end you want to be the “bottom” so they’ll stand straight. For this spell, we recommend using the candle upright, with black at the top. The candles can be used for many other purposes; use your imagination! You can order more candles direct from the artist, for $10 each by emailing me at academy@gmail.com. Because they are made from recycled waxes, they vary slightly from candle to candle.
The kit also includes a bottle of our Hekate oil, which includes organic olive oil, wildcrafted mugwort, frankincense, dittany of Crete, mastiha, and several other ingredients. Room has been left in the jar in case you wish to add other ingredients or charms. Small scrolls, skeleton keys, beads, coins, and various stones are all nice. Use your intuition, or add nothing at all.
Deluxe kits also include olive-wood offering cups by Tunisian artist Siwar ben Ayed. The offering cups haven’t been dedicated, so you can use them however you choose. If you’d like to dedicate them specifically to Hekate, I recommend rubbing them down with the oil, while reciting the Orphic Hymn to Hekate (included at the end of this document). Siwar also makes lovely bowls and mortar and pestle sets of the same wood. Email me if you’re interested in them, or in more cups.
The spell included in this kit is below, but after this first month, the spells will not be published, and are available ONLY in the kits. You've missed your opportunity to get this kit at the club price, but you can purchase one for $50 (regular) or $75 (deluxe). If, before September first, you sign up for monthly kits, at the regular price ($36 regular, $66 deluxe), I will sell you a Hekate kit at that price as well. (I only have 4 kits remaining).
Working the Spell
You can perform this spell without the specialty ingredients included in your kit; use three candles, one of each color, and anoint with plain olive oil. This spell is especially good on new moons. The upcoming eclipse could be used to super-charge it. If working during the eclipse, say the “destroy” line as the sun in waning, the “create” line during full darkness, and the “grow” line as the light returns. However, the spell wasn’t specifically designed for the eclipse; it can be worked any time.
Before beginning, clearly articulate a three point strategy for your wish.
- What needs to be destroyed?
- What needs to be created?
- What do you want to grow?
For each question, it’s ok to state something abstract (like destroy illness, create wealth, and grow love), but the more specific and concrete you can be, the better. Also, it’s better if the three phases “strategize” together for example....”destroy fat, create energy, grow muscle” or “destroy debt, create opportunity, grow wealth” or “destroy curses, create alliances, grow power”. Form clear, articulate answers to each question before working the spell.
Devise or discover a small, easy to draw symbol or sigil to represent each of your three phases. Runes work well for this. Use a pin, pen, or knife (a stone knife is best, and will hopefully be included in next month’s deluxe boxes) to carve each into the appropriate color on the candle. Anoint the candle with oil, carefully making clockwise spirals around each color on the candle. While doing so, say:
Ἑκατη Τριοδιτις (Hekate Trioditus) Witch of The Threefold Way,
I call to you, Sorceress Queen, to work my will with me.
STATE INTENT HERE
By blackest night, by flint-chipped blade, cut away that which fetters me.
EXPLAIN WHAT NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED
By white-shelled egg and creamy milk, bring forth that which I desire.
EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WANT TO BE CREATED
By reddest blood, by poppie’s bloom, let it grow strong and true.
EXPLAIN WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE GROW
Torchbearer, Maiden, Goddess, Queen,
Guide me as I walk the threefold path.
Nigredo. Albano. Rubedo.
Goddess, Witch, and Queen.
Offer an egg and some milk. If you wish, you can also offer a drop of blood and a red poppy flower, but that is not required.
Light the candle, and say aloud this spell, based on one from the Greek Magical Papyrii:
O, Hekate, of many names, O Virgin, Kore, Goddess, come, I ask,
O guard and shelter of the threshing floor, Persephone,
O triple-headed goddess, who walks on fire,
cow-eyed BOUORPHORBÊ
PANPHORBA
PHORBARA
AKTIÔPHI
ERESCHIGAL
NEBOUTOSOUALÊTH beside the doors,
PYPYLÊDEDEZÔ and gate-breaker;
Come Hekate of fiery counsel, I call you to my sacred chants.
MASKELLI MASKELLÔ
PHNOUKENTABAÔTH
OREOBAZAGRA who burst forth from the earth
OREOPÊGANYX MORMORON TOKOUMBAI!”
Hekate, I have called to you by your ancient names of power.
By blackest night, by flint-chipped blade, cut away that which fetters me.
By white-shelled egg and creamy milk, bring forth that which I desire.
By reddest blood, by poppie’s bloom, let it grow strong and true.
Torchbearer, Maiden, Goddess, Queen,
Guide me as I walk the threefold path.
Nigredo. Albano. Rubedo.
Goddess, Witch, and Queen.
The End
