The Mythology
Hecate (pronounced he-ka'tay) is considered by some to be a Thracian moon Goddess and by others to an ancient pre-Greek Goddess of midwives, birth, fertility, the dark of the moon, magic, wealth, education, ceremonies, and the Underworld. Worshipped at the places where three roads crossed, she would walk abroad on nights when the moon was dark, attendind by a pack of hounds. People honored her by leaving offerings at the crossroads. As crone she also formed a triad with Persephone (maiden) and Demeter (mother).
The Lessons of this Goddess
Hecate meets you at the crossroads when you must make a choice.
Times of choice are not easy times. The challenges presented
by choice necessitate a leap of faith from the person doing the
choosing. Hecate says to let go of the idea that there are wrong or
right choices: there is just choice. Have you been putting off
making a choice because it seems to be too overwhelming or a "no
win" situation? does the choice bring up fear of the unknown?
Does it seem better and/or easier to remain with what you know?
Sometimes a choice must be made, yet you are not ready in
such cases, the way to nurture wholeness is to acknowledge where
you are and let it go. Trust that you will be able to make a choice
when the time is right. Give yourself time and space. Don't press,
berate, or blame yourself. You need nourishment here. When you
let go, suddenly clarity comes to show you what you need. The Goddess
urges you to enbrace the unknown. Know that whatever you
choose will bring you something invaluable that you can use
on your path to wholeness.