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I recognize and honor the Indigenous tribes (Lumbee, Catabwa & Tuscarora) whose sacred lands we now inhabit and the enslaved Africans whose resilience and contributions deeply shape our community.
I am committed to acknowledging and respecting these rich legacies in all of my practices.
With every action, I strive to honor this truth.
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Samhain at the Crossroads: My Spiritual Triad and the Spirit of Boudicca
As Samhain approaches, the air thickens with memory. This is the season when the veil between worlds grows thin, when the restless dead...

Renee Olson
Oct 244 min read


Hecate and Thoth: Wisdom at the Crossroads
When we step into the world of ancient devotion and magic, we often find deities from different cultures standing side by side, joined not by geography but by their shared roles in human imagination and spiritual practice. Among these unexpected partnerships is the connection between Hecate of Greece and Thoth of Egypt.

Renee Olson
Oct 113 min read


Walking with Hecate: Samhain Rituals and Honoring Ancestors
October ushers in Samhain, a sacred time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. This season of shadows invites us to honor our...

Renee Olson
Oct 13 min read


Hecate and Anubis: A Shared Threshold in Greco-Egyptian Magic
Among the most fascinating pieces of evidence for the blending of Greek and Egyptian spiritual traditions are the magical amulets produced in the Roman Imperial period. These engraved stones—sometimes called magical gems or intaglios—carried images of deities alongside strings of mysterious words of power known as voces magicae.

Renee Olson
Sep 253 min read


The Weight of a Heavy Heart
In ancient Egyptian belief, every soul faced the Hall of Ma’at after death. There, Anubis weighed the heart of the deceased against the...

Renee Olson
Sep 204 min read


The Triad of Hecate, Anubis, and Thoth: Guardians, Guides, and Keepers of Wisdom
This triadic connection has been quietly shaping my practice for years, but only recently have I felt ready to share it. Hecate has...

Renee Olson
Sep 134 min read


🔮 Working with Your Altar: Daily Practices to Deepen Your Connection to Hecate
You’ve built your altar for Hecate — the candles are set, the symbols chosen, the energy alive.Now comes the real magic: using it. An...

Renee Olson
Aug 172 min read


Sacred Spaces: Creating an Altar for Hecate
August brings a time to reflect on the sacred spaces in our lives—both physical and spiritual. An altar is more than just a collection of...

Renee Olson
Aug 13 min read


Mindful Movement: Connecting Body and Spirit Through Rituals
As July’s warmth envelops us, it’s the perfect time to embrace the connection between our bodies and spirits through mindful movement....

Renee Olson
Jul 12 min read


Conversations with the Source - Week 1 Reflection
This week, I opened a dialogue with Source, asking one simple question each day: “What truth am I holding that’s ready to be spoken with...

Renee Olson
Jun 201 min read


Cuppa & Cards - Exploring the Correspondences Suit in the Crossroads Oracle - Ep 4
Welcome to the fourth episode of "Exploring the Correspondences of Crossroads Oracle." Today, we delve into three powerful symbols from...

Renee Olson
Mar 281 min read


Cuppa & Cards - Exploring the Correspondences Suit in the Crossroads Oracle - Ep 3
Welcome to the third episode of "Exploring the Correspondences of Crossroads Oracle." Today, we explore the final four powerful symbols...

Renee Olson
Mar 211 min read


Cuppa & Cards - Exploring the Correspondences Suit in the Crossroads Oracle - Ep 2
Welcome to the second episode of "Exploring the Correspondences of Crossroads Oracle." Today, we explore three powerful symbols from the...

Renee Olson
Mar 141 min read


Keeping the Fires Burning: Call for Submissions!
Have you experienced the Rite of Her Sacred Fires? Has Hecate’s presence illuminated your path, guided your journey, or transformed your...

Renee Olson
Mar 81 min read


Sanctuary News: Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo - Blessing Boxes
In the ever-turning cycle of service and devotion, I am thrilled to share the latest news from the Sanctuary of Hecate Brimo—we have been...

Renee Olson
Mar 62 min read


Spring Renewal: Cleansing Your Home and Spirit for Ostara
March heralds the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and rebirth. As the earth awakens from its winter slumber, Ostara, the Spring...

Renee Olson
Mar 12 min read


Cuppa & Cards: Exploring the Energies of the Crossroads - Ep 4
Learning to interpret the energies of the Crossroads Oracle O Hecate, Queen of Light, Inspire our spirits to ascend. Through the veil,...

Renee Olson
Feb 281 min read


Cuppa & Cards: Exploring the Energies of the Crossroads - Ep 3
Learning to interpret the Energy suite of the Crossroads Oracle. O Hecate, Queen of Shadows, Guide us through the depths below. Through...

Renee Olson
Feb 211 min read


Cups and Cards - Who Is Hecate: Insights from the Epithets - Part 2 - Hecate as Guardian of the Underworld
Welcome to Part 2 of Insights from the Epithets as we explore Hecate as the Guardian of the Underworld. Today I'll take three cards from...

Renee Olson
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Who is Hecate: Insights from the Epithets — Part 1: Hecate as the Light Bearer & Guide
Welcome, dear seekers, to the first entry in our six-part series, "Who is Hecate: Insights from the Epithets." I’m so excited to share...

Renee Olson
Oct 11, 20244 min read
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