As we move through this Pagan New Year, a lot of us are spiraling about recent political events, especially the U.S. presidential election. The uncertainty and chaos have people losing their shit, making it nearly impossible to find any sense of peace or clarity. It’s completely natural to question everything right now: “Why is this happening?” and “What the hell can I do about it?”

Here’s the thing though. We need to remember who Hekate actually is.

She’s a goddess who transcends time and space. She sees beyond our mortal limitations and our very narrow human perspective. While we’re stuck in the present moment, doom-scrolling and freaking out over daily bullshit, Hekate perceives the entire tapestry of existence. She witnesses how everything connects (past, present, and future). We’re looking at one thread. She sees the whole fucking weaving.

So maybe, just maybe, we need to trust Her divine wisdom instead of losing our minds over things we can’t control.

Hekate is a goddess of transformation. And let me tell you, transformation is rarely pretty or comfortable. It involves upheaval, chaos, things falling apart so new things can grow. Just as a forest fire (destructive and terrifying as it is) clears dead wood and makes way for new growth, these tumultuous political times might be doing the same thing on a larger scale.

I’m not saying it doesn’t suck. It does. The current situation is chaotic and uncertain as hell. But Hekate is the divine architect of change. She sees the bigger picture, and Her plans unfold in ways we absolutely cannot comprehend in the moment. We’re not meant to understand the cosmic plan while we’re in the middle of it. We just need to trust that Hekate is guiding us through this mess toward something better.

And before anyone gets it twisted, trusting Hekate doesn’t mean sitting on our asses doing nothing. It means taking care of ourselves so we can actually be effective in the world. Nurture yourself with whatever grounds you (meditation, yoga, time in nature, whatever works). Soothe your anxieties and connect with something deeper than the news cycle. Practice acts of kindness. Support your community. Do the work in front of you.

Through prayer, ritual, and devotion to Hekate, we navigate this shit. By calling upon Her guidance, we find the strength and resilience to weather the storm. Whether it’s solitary practice or gathering with others, connecting with Hekate provides the solace and support we need. By trusting in Her power and actually practicing our faith (not just talking about it), we emerge from challenging times stronger and more connected.

Stop spiraling. Stop asking “why me, why now, why this?” The universe doesn’t revolve around you or your comfort. Things are happening because that’s how existence works. There’s chaos and change and transformation, and Hekate walks through all of it.

She walks with us in the darkest nights, guiding our steps even when we can’t see the path. Trust in Her divine protection. Seek solace in Her presence. And for fuck’s sake, stop acting like political turmoil is the end of the world. Humanity has survived worse. We’ll survive this too.

May Hekate’s wisdom and strength guide us through these times, illuminating our path and giving us the backbone to face whatever comes. Let Her presence be a beacon when everything else feels like chaos.

Now take a breath and get back to your practice.