Voices: Dr Lenni George Season 2 Episode 14 - The Rites of Hekate
Voices from the House of Zophiel
Release Date: 07/27/2025
Voices: SJ Farrer Season 2 Episode 17
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Sarah-Jayne Farrer is an established writer on magic and the occult, public speaker, Typhonian and Dionysian. She is also the founder of the EDGEWAYS community, which brings together experts in folklore, art, science, history, archaeology, and esotericism. To explore the paths less taken, the forgotten stairwells of history, and the unanswered questions of art, science, and magic. As a devoted Dionysian and occultist her vision and voice carry the essence of rustic wisdom and the twisted, cold logic of dark mythology. She is a passionate believer in merging factual rigour with immersive...
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Voices: Dr Lenni George Season 2 Episode 14 - The Rites of Hekate
Voices from the House of Zophiel
. THE RITES OF HEKATE: From the Dirt to the Divine "Ought I to say something on this subject also? And shall I write about things not to be spoken of and divulge what ought not to be divulged? Shall I utter the unutterable?" Julian, Oration V: Hymn to the Mother of the Gods Dr Lenni Maria George invites you to walk the path with Hekate, the goddess of magic, boundaries, and transformation. Drawing from decades of solitary practice and experience, this book offers an exploration of working with one of history's most misunderstood deities. From her own...
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Voices: Jonathan Argento Season 2 Episode 8
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THE RITES OF HEKATE: From the Dirt to the Divine
"Ought I to say something on this subject also? And shall I write about things not to be spoken of and divulge what ought not to be divulged? Shall I utter the unutterable?"
Julian, Oration V: Hymn to the Mother of the Gods
Dr Lenni Maria George invites you to walk the path with Hekate, the goddess of magic, boundaries, and transformation. Drawing from decades of solitary practice and experience, this book offers an exploration of working with one of history's most misunderstood deities. From her own beginning early encounters with Hekate in a transpersonal laboratory to the threads that weave through millennia of worship, Dr George presents a "dirt to divine" model for Hekatean practice. This system grounds work in the earth itself whilst reaching towards consciousness, bridging the gap between green magic and ceremonial practice.
This book reveals the nature of Hekate beyond distortions, tracing her from Anatolia through the Chaldean Oracles. You will find guidance for creating moon and dark moon gardens, necromantic practices and liminal space work, alongside a new framework for ritual and devotion. This is not a book for those seeking answers or rewards. Hekate strips away certainties and demands transformation. For practitioners ready to walk with the torchbearer between worlds, The Rites of Hekate offers both wisdom and warning from one who has walked this path for decades.
The book serves solitary practitioners drawn to the Dark Feminine, students of mystery traditions, those called to work with liminal deities, and practitioners seeking depth over approaches.
Dr Lenni Maria George brings decades of experience in transpersonal psychology, herbalism, and solitary practice to her work with Hekatean traditions. Her approach combines research with mystical experience, offering guidance for practitioners of the ways.
Venificia Publishing | The Divine Dark Feminine Series
THE RITES OF HEKATE
From the Dirt to the Divine
Part of The Divine Dark Feminine Series
"Shall we write about the things not to be spoken of? Shall we divulge the things not to be divulged? Shall we pronounce the things not to be pronounced?" — Julian, Hymn to the Mother of the Gods
A deeply personal journey into the liminal realms of the crossroads goddess
Dr. Lenni Maria George invites you to walk the challenging path with Hekate, the ancient goddess of magic, boundaries, and transformation. Drawing from decades of solitary practice and profound personal experience, this book offers an intimate exploration of working with one of history's most misunderstood deities.
From her own transpersonal encounters with the green-eyed goddess in a vaulted alchemical laboratory to the historical threads that weave through millennia of worship, Dr. George presents a revolutionary "dirt to divine" model for Hekatean practice. This system grounds magical work in the earth itself while reaching toward cosmic consciousness, bridging the gap between green magic and high ceremonial practice.
In these pages, you will discover:
• The true nature of Hekate beyond patriarchal distortions • A comprehensive timeline tracing the goddess from ancient Anatolia through the Chaldean Oracles • Practical guidance for creating moon and dark moon gardens • Necromantic practices and liminal space work • A new framework for authentic Hekatean ritual and devotion
This is not a book for those seeking easy answers or quick rewards. Hekate strips away certainties and demands authentic transformation. For practitioners ready to embrace the challenging beauty of walking with the torchbearer between worlds, The Rites of Hekate offers both wisdom and warning from one who has walked this path for decades.
Perfect for:
- Solitary practitioners drawn to the Dark Feminine
- Students of ancient mystery traditions
- Those called to work with liminal deities
- Practitioners seeking depth over superficial magical approaches
Dr. Lenni Maria George brings decades of experience in transpersonal psychology, herbalism, and solitary magical practice to her work with Hekatean traditions. Her approach combines rigorous historical research with deeply personal mystical experience, offering authentic guidance for modern practitioners of the ancient ways.
Venificia Publishing | The Divine Dark Feminine Series
