Metaphysical Properties

Hecate is a Greek goddess associated with witchcraft, magic, the night, and the underworld. She is also associated with crossroads, protection, and the moon. 

Appearance: 

• Often depicted holding torches, snakes, or a key

• Sometimes depicted as three-bodied or triple-formed

• Accompanied by dogs

Domains: sky, earth, sea, and underground realm of the dead. 

Other associations: 

• Protector of women and childbirth

• Guardian of doors, portals, and crossroads

• Associated with midwives

• Associated with sorcery and ghosts

• Associated with dogs

Literature:

• First appeared in Hesiod's Theogony in the 8th century BCE 

• The Weïrd Sisters in Macbeth answer to Hecate, rather than the devil 

Symbolism: 

• Hematite, garnet, lapis lazuli, and black tourmaline are stones associated with Hecate