The 12 epithets of Yule Tide for Hekateans. A simple guide.

By Octavia

This is personal work without any other intention than just being able to help all those Hekate devotees who cannot enjoy the time or freedom needed for this season. As always, everyone’s preferences are important: It’s about living our faith in the way that most fulfils us. These tips about celebrating Yule Tide are adapted for Hekate’s devotees from my original article on the Northern pantheon.

20 December - Mother’s Night, Hekate Pammetor

The night before the solstice we prepare for the return of the sun into our homes. Tonight, we honour the seed that awakens in the darkness that needs warmth and love to grow. Just like all of us when we were rooted in our mother’s belly growing thanks to her. We will present an offering of hot milk and honey at nightfall in honour of all mothers ancestral or alive. And after thoughts of gratitude, to Hekate Pammetor, Mother of All as well. This offering can be consumed afterwards, so no milk will be ever wasted. PS: If you prefer a vegan offering, hot almond milk and cinnamon will be just fine!

21 December - The triumph of the braves, Hekate Akimos

The importance of remembering the perseverance as the basis of our daily life lies on this day; the fight against the constant difficulties and adversities that make us weaken and fall. We persevere to show Hekate our courage, we don’t fall on our knees, we don’t pray for help even if the gate of Hades opens, and the darkness brings its cold fingers over us. We do not give up. Take a few minutes to think about all the obstacles overcome and those to come. Write them on paper with a graphite pencil, and then erase them. While the words will not be seen, the pencil marks of your writing remains in the same way that past difficulties seem to be erased, but all the sacrifice and efforts leave a mark throughout our lifetimes. Keep the paper safely for a while, and when Yule Tide is over, offer it to nature (pour into the water of a river, bury or burn it).

Written by Octavia, from Noumenia News n°49 Shared with the CoH Network by Laurie Bianciotto, Devotee CoH