By Her Fires Blog

As the wheel of the year turns toward its final stretch, November invites us to pause and reflect on the blessings and lessons we’ve...

As Samhain approaches, the air thickens with memory. This is the season when the veil between worlds grows thin, when the restless dead...

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.

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.

This triadic connection has been quietly shaping my practice for years, but only recently have I felt ready to share it. Hecate has...

In the tapestry of human history, the threads of thoughts, prayers, and the act of sending healing energy have woven a complex narrative,...

Throughout human history, the practices of magic and religion have played essential roles in shaping spirituality. This article delves...

Your altar is more than a place for candles and symbols — it’s a meeting point between you and the Divine. It’s where the energy you...

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...

The Full Moon: A Moment of Clarity If the New Moon is for dreaming, the Full Moon is for shedding. It’s a pivotal moment in the lunar...

The New Moon is a cosmic exhale. It’s the quiet before the bloom — a sacred space for letting go of what no longer serves, and planting...

We’ve all seen the endless lists: 21 must-have herbs, 44 moon tools, 78 altar items you have to collect. Let’s be honest — half of it...

Let’s get something out of the way — your ritual won’t fail just because your candle came from the clearance aisle. Magic isn’t about...

There’s something sacred about starting your day with intention. Whether it’s lighting a candle, drawing a card, or setting your space...

I’ve spent decades surviving, caregiving, advocating, and seeking. But now I’m carving out a new space—not just for healing, but for joy....

Welcome to the fourth episode of "Exploring the Correspondences of Crossroads Oracle." Today, we delve into three powerful symbols from...

Welcome to the third episode of "Exploring the Correspondences of Crossroads Oracle." Today, we explore the final four powerful symbols...

Welcome to the second episode of "Exploring the Correspondences of Crossroads Oracle." Today, we explore three powerful symbols from the...

Welcome to the first episode of "Exploring the Correspondences of Crossroads Oracle." Today, we explore three powerful symbols from the...

March heralds the arrival of spring, a time of renewal and rebirth. As the earth awakens from its winter slumber, Ostara, the Spring...