SYMBOLS AND SACRET OBJECTS OF HECATE

Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess, were incorporated into the worship of the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry and also used in the household decor as talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings or protection.

Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.

Hecate is often represented by symbols associated with her personality traits and her role as Queen of the Night. Since Hecate is the goddess of witchcraft, it should come as no surprise that many of her goddess symbols play a prominent role in the celebration of Halloween.

Goddess Symbols:

* General: Torch, dark moon, raisin & currant cakes, crossroads, three-headed animals or statues, the number 3, masks and candles.

* Animals: Dogs, horses, sheep (especially black female lambs), owls, bats, snakes and boars.

* Plants: Willows, dark yew, blackthorn, groves of trees, saffron, raisins and currants and gourds (especially pumpkins).

* Perfumes/Scents: Queen of the Night (a light flowery fragrance), cinnamon, myrrh, mugwort, honey, lime and lemon verbena.

* Gems and Metals: Sapphire, silver, gold, moonstone, black tourmaline, black onyx, hematite, smoky quartz and any stone that is dark or luminous.

* Colors: Black, orange, yellow-orange and red-orange.