Once again, we step into the sacred realm of divination to connect with the Goddess Hekate and receive guidance through the tarot. With this spread Hekate can help you to unlock the mysteries of life and death, face the choices and challenges in your life, and transform yourself with Her energy and wisdom.
To use this tarot spread, you will need a quiet and comfortable space where you can focus and meditate. You may also want to light some candles, incense, or other offerings for Hekate. You can use black, red, or purple candles to represent Her aspects of the moon, the underworld, and magick. You can also use herbs, oils, or stones that are associated with Her, such as lavender, myrrh, frankincense, or hematite.
This tarot spread consists of seven cards, each representing a different aspect of your life and your relationship with Hekate. The cards are laid out in the following order:
The Key: This card represents the key to unlocking your connection with Hekate and accessing Her guidance.
The Crossroads: This card represents the crossroads of your life and the choices that you face.
The Cauldron: This card represents the transformative power of Hekate and the changes that you need to make in your life.
The Torch: This card represents the light that Hekate shines on your path and the guidance that She provides.
The Serpent: This card represents the wisdom that Hekate offers and the knowledge that you need to gain.
The Owl: This card represents the hidden knowledge and mysteries that Hekate can help you uncover.
The Keyhole: This card represents the final key that unlocks the full potential of your connection with Hekate and the guidance that She provides.
To begin, shuffle your tarot deck and hold it in your hands. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Ask Hekate to be with you and to guide you through the reading by saying the following prayer:
“Hekate, Triple-faced Goddess of the Moon, I invoke You in this sacred moment of time. You Who hold the keys to the mysteries of life and death. You Who guide the souls of the departed and the seekers of the truth. You Who light the way with Your torches and Your stars. Hear my prayer and bless this tarot reading.”
I ask for Your wisdom and insight as I lay down the cards. Show me the key to my connection with You and Your divine realm. Help me to face the crossroads of my life with courage and clarity. Teach me to embrace the changes that You bring with Your cauldron of transformation. Illuminate my path with Your torch of guidance and protection. Reveal to me the secrets of Your serpent and owl, the symbols of Your knowledge and power. Open the keyhole that leads me to the fulfillment of my potential and purpose.
Wise Hekate, Goddess of Magick and Crossroads, I thank you for Your presence and Your blessings. May Your will be done and Your light shine upon me.”
When you feel ready, cut the deck into three piles. Then, draw one card from each pile and place them face down on the table in front of you. These are the first three cards of the spread: the key, the crossroads, and the cauldron.
Turn over the first card and look at it. This is the key card, which represents the key to unlocking your connection with Hekate and accessing Her guidance. Pay attention to the imagery, symbols, and meanings of the card. How does it relate to your current situation and your spiritual path? What does it tell you about your relationship with Hekate and how you can deepen it?
Turn over the second card and look at it. This is the crossroads card, which represents the crossroads of your life and the choices that you face. What are the options that you have and the consequences that they entail? How can you make the best decision for yourself and your future? How can Hekate help you to navigate the crossroads and find your way?
Turn over the third card and look at it. This is the cauldron card, which represents the transformative power of Hekate and the changes that you need to make in your life. What are the areas of your life that need improvement or renewal? What are the challenges or obstacles that you need to overcome? How can you use Hekate’s magick and energy to create positive change in your life?
Now, shuffle the remaining cards in the deck and draw four more cards. Place them face down on the table in a row below the first three cards. These are the last four cards of the spread: the torch, the serpent, the owl, and the keyhole.
Turn over the fourth card and look at it. This is the torch card, which represents the light that Hekate shines on your path and the guidance that She provides. What are the messages or signs that Hekate is sending you? How can you follow Her lead and trust Her direction? How can you use Her light to dispel the darkness and fear in your life?
Turn over the fifth card and look at it. This is the serpent card, which represents the wisdom that Hekate offers and the knowledge that you need to gain. What are the lessons or insights that Hekate is teaching you? How can you apply them to your life and your goals? How can you use Her wisdom to grow and evolve as a person and a seeker?
Turn over the sixth card and look at it. This is the owl card, which represents the hidden knowledge and mysteries that Hekate can help you uncover. What are the secrets or mysteries that Hekate is revealing to you? How can you explore them and understand them better? How can you use Her hidden knowledge to enhance your intuition and your magick?
Turn over the seventh and final card and look at it. This is the keyhole card, which represents the final key that unlocks the full potential of your connection with Hekate and the guidance that She provides. What are the results or outcomes that you can expect from following Hekate’s guidance? How can you achieve them and manifest them in your life? How can you use Her final key to open the door to your destiny and your purpose?
After you have looked at all the cards and interpreted them, take some time to reflect on the reading and what it means for you. You may want to write down your thoughts, feelings, and insights in a journal or a notebook.
To conclude the reading, offer this prayer of gratitude:
“Hekate, Keeper of the Crossroads and Bringer of Light, I thank You for Your presence in this sacred space. Your wisdom illuminates the paths before me, and Your guidance empowers my steps. I honor Your mysteries and the truths You have revealed through these cards. May Your blessings remain with me as I carry Your messages forward, and may I walk with purpose and clarity under Your watchful eyes. Hail to You, Hekate, now and always.”
Clear the cards and know that you now carry Hekate’s guidance with you as you move forward, trusting in Her divine presence to light the way through both clarity and shadow.