Sacred Crossroads

There are as many paths to God & Goddess as there are people.

Welcome to all who have found your way to our door.
We hope you enjoy the time you spend here.
Blessings upon all who enter.

A very old statue, from the 8th century B.C.E., shows Hekate with wings,
holding a snake. The oldest Greek form of the Triple Goddess.
Many are of the understanding that Hekate is purely Greek of origin.
This however is not so. For She has been from the beginning of time, from all ages.
Hekate was a Goddess of pre-Olympian time, Thracian of origin.
Her festivals were held at night by torchlight.

A huntress Goddess who knew her way in the realm of spirits, all secret powers
of Nature were at her command, control over birth, life, and death.
Riding in her chariot which was pulled by dragons. It was said
she wore a shimmering headdress and was second to none in powers of sorcery.
She could change ages or forms and rejuvenate or kill.

One of her symbols was the cauldron, representing her great wisdom.
Her images stood at three-way crossroads where offerings of dogs, honey,
and black ewe lambs were left on Full Moon nights.

Divination and communication with the dead was performed in these places.
For She had the power and wisdom to pierce the darkness,bring visions,
call back from the past, illuminate the present
and give warning or promise of the future.

When the moon is covered in darkness and ghost-torches light up the night,
the hell-hounds bayed and the river nymphs shrieked,
as the night owl announces the arrival of Hekate.

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In the shadows there is great light!

For many years Sacred Crossroads has been the torch
to guide women along their chosen pathway.
Providing guidance, counseling, teaching and magickal assistance.

Though we assist in many areas and respect secrecy,
there are two dark secrets that need to be brought out of the closet,
They are child molestation & domestic abuse.

1 out of 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
If you or someone you know or love is a victim of Domestic abuse,
Get involved.
By doing so, you can make a difference.
You can get more information here.

The physical world we normally experience is a shadow of the real world.
The real world, the world of spirit, exists behind a
veil, and the veil is our own conditioning.

In truth, we are not bound by the world of space, time, matter,
and causation, but the veil prevents us from seeing this truth.
It also prevents us from living in power, freedom and abundance.

"Different does not mean better or worse, merely not the same.
We should be grasping our individualism and teaching about our differences
so others can learn from one another."
Z. Budapest

Personal Power comes from within.
Your personal power includes your self-esteem,
your ability to make decisions and follow through with them.
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses, having confidence in your
personal abilities and talents. Believing in yourself.

Do you doubt your own abilities?
Are never satisfied with your achievements?
Do you feel that you always have to prove yourself?
Are you afraid to make decisions or take a risk to better yourself?

Casting a spell is observing and participating as an equal partner in the natural order.
A woman is part of the natural order, all power is part of nature.
I recognize the reluctance toward casting a spell.
It is against every kind of social conditioning you have ever received.

Casting a spell, in self-defense or in self interest, is not selfish but life affirming.
You have been given powers, the very same powers that society devalues.

If you think back into your early childhood,
you will probably remember an incident when you knew something others
didn't know, an occasion when knowledge came spontaneously and intuitively.

Perhaps you read someone's thoughts, knew what was inside a
present before you unwrapped it, made an improbable wish and it came true.

You may have felt a strong kinship with nature or a bond with animals
and plants, felt a certain power coming to you from the stars.
You may sense the moon phases without having to look at the sky.
You may have seen spirits of little people or heard them in the night.

Ancient tales of the Gods and Goddesses may have resonated with
something deep in your soul, and you knew the old myths were as true as the
scriptures you may have read in a church or temple.

Reclaim Your Power!

The root word of power means "to be able."
No matter how much your personal circumstances have lowered
your self-esteem, you have inside you a powerful spirit waiting
to be released and empowered. Though referred to by many
different names, some being "the true self" or "higher self".

This is your personal source for guidance, strength and
happiness.It wants only whats best for you.
Allowing this empowerment is a choice only you can make.
In taking responsibility for our actions,
we reclaim personal power and create our own destiny.

If that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee,
Thou wilt never find it without thee.

“When you’re ready for change”

You already have everything you need to make the
desired changes in your life. True magick comes from within.
It’s your imagination, your will, your desires, what you want or need.
Your focused thoughts and words have more power than you could ever imagine.

Magick is the process of creating a desired result with the aid
of the Divine and our own abilities.

"Energy is an essence of life that forms it's existence,
fades, restructures it's form, and then lives again".
Einstein

"Magick is the Science and Art of causing Change
to occur in conformity with Will."
Aleister Crowley

Not all Witches cast spells.
Not everyone who casts a spell calls themself a Witch.
If you would like to learn more about spell casting,
I have included a few spells for protection.

If you've never cast a spell before there are additional
links where you can find further information about
Witchcraft and spellcasting.

Why should a woman cast a spell?

"Casting a spell, in self-defense or in self-interest is not
selfish, but positive, life-affirming. You have been given powers,
the very same powers that society devalues...

What if it comes back tenfold?
Well, don't be a fool.
Never use your magick to attack the innocent.
Then you have nothing to fear...

Don't be frivolous or cowardly.
If your course is righteous and your tools ready, go to it."
Z. Budapest

Here is a spell for protection:

You will need:
2 candles, 1 brown, 1 blue. In a pinch, 1 white candle will do.

Anoint the candles with appropriate oils,
Hold the candle in your power hand,
See yourself happy and safe.
Place the candle in a secure candleholder, on a fireproof surface
If using 2 candles do the same with the other candle,
then Light the brown candle saying:

Mother of all, protecting Lady.
Goddess of all things,
Of the grey waters and bright stars
And the brown fruitiful earth
Here is your favor and the protection you give.

Light the blue candle saying:

Lady of the blue skies and waters
And soft rain in the forests,
Comforting mother,
Enter me and be with me
So that I may be strong,
So that I may be safe,

Let no harm come to me,
Within or without
Anywhere, anytime
In all places
All times

Surround me with your protection
Your comfort,
Your strength:
Let evil be far from me,
your good always near
Blessed be.

Feel the love, peace and protection surrounding you.
Meditate on this for several minutes.
Allow the candles to burn about a half hour,
every time you gaze at them remember that feeling
of love, peace & protection surrounding you.
Do this spell once a day as needed.

This spell can be found in:
The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries, by Z. Budapest Used with consent

Spell Thanking the Goddess for Favors Received:

From time immemorial, acacia flowers have been a legendary favorite
to burn as incense. It’s proper name Acacia Senegal, or Gum Arabic.

Take a little of this and burn it in your fire-resistant incense burner
on special charcoal. (not the kind you use for the BBQ).

Burn a little bit in the morning and a little bit at before you go to sleep.

This practice opens your psychic centers at the times when you are most
relaxed and makes you receptive to blessings.

Almost any prayer can be sent up on the Acacia's fine curling smoke:
Thanks, or more prayers for good luck or health, or whatever is needed.
You may want to say something like the following prayer:

Lovely goddess who runs in front of the wind
You who grant the wishes of your children
And tend to their needs like a mother,
Thank you for the blessings you have bestowed upon me
Thank you for the blessings yet to come.

Reference:
The Grandmother of Time, by Z. Budapest Used with consent

To destroy an enemies power to harm you:

You will need:
1 white candle
An herbal mixture of 2 parts Sandalwood
1 part Bay leaves, 1 part Dill Seed
small piece of white paper & pen
fireproof container & matches

Focusing on your enemy,picturing them moving out of your home,
getting a different job,what ever the problem is,
picture it solved as you grind the herbs to a powder,
Place the herbal mixture in a fireproof container in a small mound
Write your enemies name on a small piece of white paper
Take a deep breath, clear your mind, focus on the face
of the person who is making you uncomfortable,
See them calm, smiling, happy, peaceful.
Picture them moving on to a better life, telling you good bye without any hostility.

Now using the candle flame,carefully ignite the piece of paper and use it to
ignite the herbal mixture as you say:

As this incense burns away
(name of enemy's) power fades away today
No longer causing me alarm
Never more able to do me harm
Immune to all, forever me
And as my will, so mote it be.

Say the chant 9 times, Allow the candle to burn about a half hour.
This ritual is most effective when performed on a saturday
during the dark of the moon and continued for 7 consecutive nights.

This ritual is from "Helping yourself with White Witchcraft" by Al Manning.
Used with consent.

A multipurpose candle spell:

You will need:

1 white candle
Sandalwood Incense
small piece of white paper & pen
fireproof container & matches

Light your incense.
Take a few deep breaths and clear your mind as above,
think about what you really want and write it on the piece of paper.
Light the candle wick as you focus on what you want as you say these words:

Candle shining in the night,
with your flame enchanted,
by the powers of magick might,
may my wish be granted.

When the candle sheds its gleam,
at the mystic hour,
let fulfillment of my dream
gather secret power.

Flame of magick brightly burn,
spirit of the fire.
Let the wheel of fortune turn,
grant me my desire.
One, two, three - so mote it be!

Concentrate on the candle flame for about 15 minutes.
Then take the piece of paper with your wish on it
and carefully ignite it using the candle flame.
Carefully drop the paper into the fireproof container.
Allow the candle to burn about 45 minutes then put out the flame,
Repeat the spell for the next 2 days at the same time.

I would like to give proper credit but I am unsure who created this spell.

To rid yourself of grief, regret and sorrow:

Mold a tablet of earth or clay,
Write on it all You would cast away
All you regret,
All that you bear,
All that afflicts you,
All that you fear

Break and bury it deep in the ground, Saying this charm.

"To heal the wound
Sorrow be dust
And dust dissolve
Let all my grief,
Go into this grave.

From The Crones Book of Words, by Valerie Worth

I would like to take a moment to thank my daughter Pixie for her tireless
efforts, never ending patience and support through out the years.

I am very proud of her.
Pixie made the mistake of marrying a controlling man who for
5 years ridiculed her for her beliefs and criticized her for
practicing Witchcraft. A painful lesson learned.

Member of Internet Community since 1993

Disclaimer:
The information and spells posted by me have been collected for over 35 years.
Some is original material written by me,
some has been e-mailed to me, some is taken from books,
some has been passed around on the Internet as public domain.

However I do try and give credit where credit is do.
If some of your work is posted here and you would like credit,
or wish it to be removed, please let me know.

Information on this site is provided for informational purposes and is
not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own
physician or other medical professional.

You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or
treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication.

If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly
contact your health care provider.

Additional References:
The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries, written by Z. Budapest.
The Grandmother of Time, by Z. Budapest.
The Power of the Witch, by Laurie Cabot.
“Stroking the Python” by Diane Stein.
“The Great Book of Magical Art” by L.W. De Laurence.
"Helping yourself with White Witchcraft" by Al Manning.
"Helping yourself with ESP" by Al Manning.
"The Wisdom of the Mystic Masters, by Joseph Weed."
"The Celestine Prophecy" by James Redfield
"Creative Visualization" by Shakti Gawain
"At Peace in the light" by Dannion Brinkley