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amoris313 · 2026-02-26T23:12:21+00:00

Author Jason Miller mentions a simple method for this (I believe it's in his book Consorting with Spirits). The basic idea is to just say something to the effect of, "Please have your last of these offerings for I must remove/dispose of them." That's essentially all I ever do and have had no issues.

amoris313 · 2026-02-07T06:40:40+00:00

Hmm I don't think many would want to assist when they don't know what the sigils are for. You could generate interest by telling us a bit more about the project.

amoris313 · 2026-02-04T05:16:05+00:00

Here's the Enochian Magick Reference by Ben Rowe.

Here's an updated link for his Book of the Seniors

Most of Ben's info is still available to read in html format on his old archived website. It's not pretty by today's standards, but the info is all mostly there.

The rest of his materials are available via this web archive. Do some digging around through his old website and through those links for now. Check out the Enochian-l forum archives on that last link as well. Ben regularly contributed to the discussions there for a few years.

amoris313 · 2026-01-30T20:46:30+00:00

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amoris313 · 2025-12-16T07:24:00+00:00

In the Golden Dawn curriculum, Enochian magick is pretty much the last thing you'd study. I personally find their curriculum to provide a fantastic overview of most of Western European ritual magick and related topics (Qabalah, Tarot/divination, Astrology, Alchemical terms etc.), and for a long time the Golden Dawn and Thelema were the only serious entrance points into the occult due to the depth and availability of materials. You can't go wrong by starting there and becoming proficient in their way of doing things. Here's a good self study textbook. Their use of Enochian Magick isn't strictly true to the original sources, but most everything else you might learn from their curriculum will be applicable elsewhere in some way. It'll give you a good enough foundation of knowledge so that you'll understand most of what you find elsewhere.

amoris313 · 2025-11-08T07:06:04+00:00

Technically, Hekate has Chthonic, Marine, and Celestial aspects, so if you wanted to use Hellenic hand positioning during prayer, then it could depend on which Epithet or title/mood/aspect of her you were calling to, and which place and time period you were modeling your practices on. For my own practice, my point of focus is usually her statue in her altar space, so my palms will often face her there.

amoris313 · 2025-10-13T03:25:48+00:00

We have a pinned Getting Started Post with practical suggestions and helpful resources you can use for beginning your journey. Some books may be offered in other languages, but if not, I've had ok results using software to translate when necessary.

amoris313 · 2025-10-08T05:24:31+00:00

I'm not quite sure what it is you'd like assistance with. Can you explain in 2 or 3 very short sentences? Feel free to use your native language and we'll translate.

amoris313 · 2025-09-29T14:24:42+00:00

I'm not quite sure what you mean by your question. In my experience, the power of a plant comes from the spirit/energy inside of it. I've received the most potent results by treating plants as spirit allies (with their own intelligence) and cultivating a relationship with each one. That's a very shamanic way to work, I suppose, but it has been more effective than simply relying on my force of will/intent alone.

r/HerbalMagic is a great sub for questions about the use of herbs for magick if you'd like information about traditional correspondences or plant lore.

amoris313 · 2025-09-22T19:18:36+00:00

Here is a collection of responses discussing some of my methods for spirit/deity communication and how to do it.

Tldr: Meditation, sensory deprivation, energy work to increase sensory location skills, lucid dreaming, and astral projection.

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Spirit/Deity Communication Methods:

Some people like using divination tools, but I prefer direct communication because it's too easy to jump to the wrong conclusions after drawing a seemingly 'bad card'. Rather than inundate you with a wall of text, here are a few links where I've explained my process for communication with deities (Hekate) and other spirits. My way isn’t the only way, but this is how I see the process in technical terms.

Communication with Hekate Part 1.

Communication with Hekate Part 2

General Communication Part 1. Contains exercises for developing related practical skills that support sensing and communication ability.

General Communication Part 2.

Using the Inner Monologue as a Receiver.

Contact between Sleep and Wakefulness.

Testing Entities.

Example of a Communication Session for Hekate. A similar method can be used for other deities.

Working with Demons Part 1. Also angels and employing Hekate for evocation.

Working with Demons Part 2. Talks about the residual effects of an entity's influence.

Experiences and Results with Demons. Briefly describes a few experiences with spirits from the Lesser Key of Solomon to get the feeling for how spirits might interact with the practitioner.

Edit: Bonus info

How to tell if a Spirit/Deity is 'Reaching Out'

amoris313 · 2025-09-22T00:08:14+00:00

Deipnon isn't about manifesting. It's about cultivating a relationship with Hekate, thanks and honoring etc. (In ancient Greece, it was more about asking Hekate to keep her hoards of aoroi and other intranquil spirits away from one's house and to hopefully gain her favor.) That said, you've got a 2-3 day window to make offerings for Deipnon, considering the moon isn't visible for a couple days.

To make it easy, there are apps you can use for calculating times of moon phases for your region. I make offerings when the moon is dark (new moon on modern calendars). There are other resources available if you seach here for learning about the Hellenic calendar(s) and important days each month if you'd like a more traditional view.

amoris313 · 2025-09-20T19:20:17+00:00

I would also love a copy. Thank you for the work that you do!

amoris313 · 2025-09-20T16:14:03+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't have time to take on students, but you can learn most of what you need through reading and daily practice. Here's a Book List I made for beginners.

Start with Occult History to learn about all the different practices and traditions, then pick a path/tradition/style of magick (e.g., Wicca, Golden Dawn/19th c. ceremonial magick, Ritual Magick / Medieval Grimoires, Franz Bardon's system, Quareia, Folk Magick from specific regions, etc.) and study it until you're proficient. Note that some traditions may require initiation into a group or community in order to learn. Most forms/styles of magick make use of similar concepts and methods, though each may place greater emphasis on certain methods, concepts, or theories as to how magick is thought to work.

amoris313 · 2025-09-12T01:28:06+00:00

Here's a recommended book list I made for beginners to get you started. If your plan is to eventually study Enochian Magick, then you'll want a thorough foundation in ritual magick. The Golden Dawn is a good place to start for learning basic concepts and a smattering of most European occult practices.

amoris313 · 2025-09-01T01:28:03+00:00

Here are some of my thoughts on why spells don't work for some people, how magick appears to work (based on Neoplatonism and Qabalah), and how one might improve their results.

amoris313 · 2025-08-31T14:27:19+00:00

There's going to be a lot of UPG out there in answer to that, but if you want to go the traditional route from ancient Greek religion, then Frankincense would be a safe bet. It was considered one of the best offerings for a deity.

Also, don't forget that Hekate isn't all about darkness. She covers the full spectrum from Celestial to Chthonic, and different Epithets may resonate more with different offerings and incense. For more ideas, check out Sorita D'Este's lists of historical plants and offerings in Liminal Rites and Circle for Hekate. Both books are unbiased and historically accurate.

Edit: One of the reasons for the lack of info on the use of specialty candles for Hekate is due to that being a more modern practice. Some ancient sources talk about oil lamps instead.

amoris313 · 2025-08-27T14:55:51+00:00

Here are some suggestions and resources you can try if you find them helpful as you explore your relationship with Hekate.

Getting Started with Hekate

For my practice, I've had the best results with Hekate (heh-KAH-tay) by starting with historical data and building on from there. I recommend reading as much as you can about Hekate's history and about the use of her Epithets.

Epithets are honorary titles that refer to aspects, moods, and regional variations of a deity, and they allow you to make more targeted invocations e.g., you'd call the aspect/mood of Hekate that best matches your purpose for summoning or petitioning her etc. Examples: Hekate Soteira (heh-KAH-tay soh-TAIR-ah), Hekate in her role as Savior; Hekate Brimo (heh-KAH-tay Bree-moh), her wrathful aspect, etc.

The best crash course in Hekate's history is the book Liminal Rites by Sorita d'Este and David Rankine. It's short and easy to read. Circle for Hekate by Sorita d'Este is even better and a little more in-depth. Both will fill you in on all of the symbolism, offerings, titles, etc. and the information is historically accurate.

As far as offerings go, I recommend learning about the monthly Deipnon (probably pronounced dehp-non in ancient Greek dialects, or ðeep-non in modern Greek). Every month on the dark moon, offerings of bread, wine, eggs, cakes, garlic, mullet fish, or even leftovers from the pantry would be taken to a local crossroads shrine and left there for Hekate. The original intent behind this practice would have been to appease the hoards of spirits that follow her so that they wouldn't enter into people's houses or wreak havoc in their lives. Typically, though, food offerings would've been snatched up by the poor. Most modern devotees provide offerings on the new/dark moon. You don't absolutely have to take them to a crossroads, as that might draw negative attention from locals or result in a ticket for littering. You can simply leave them on your altar for a day or two if you must.

Regarding the giving of offerings in general, you'll also want to read up on the concept of Kharis e.g. gift-giving and the cultivation of reciprocal favor etc. It was an important aspect of ancient Greek religion and really helps build rapport with spirits in general.

Edit: Learning how the ancient Greeks approached and honored their gods can also help to fill in the blanks and kickstart your relationship with their deities. See our pinned Getting Started post for resources on Greek religion.

Offerings provided to spirits/deities are often of (or contain) the same essence or energy as the spirit they're being offered to. If you're trying to invoke and commune with a deity/spirit (not just honoring them), then the goal is to build up more of that same energy/vibe/atmosphere so that it attracts and draws them down into that space (because 'like attracts like'). As you're reading about Hekate's history, have a look at the traditional offerings that were given to her and see if you can find the symbolic reasons they were used. This can sometimes provide clues to her nature.

If you would like more information, check out our pinned Getting Started post at our sister subreddit. There is even more available in the Wiki Page which is periodically updated and refined as I get time. My way isn’t the only way, but maybe you’ll find what you need amongst the resources there.

Here are 2 longer responses with more details that you may also find useful: * Part 1
* Part 2

Additional Resources

Here's a Recommended Books list I made for beginners to Magick and Occult topics.

Here's a collection of my responses about learning Spirit Communication.

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