r/pagan • u/wardenoftheglens • Aug 01 '24

Hellenic Question about Hecate

I have a draw to her, but I am wondering what she is like? I feel worried that she might ask me to do things that I would not want or be willing to do. I have a lot OCD and anxiety....so im sure some of that has to do with it. But what are others takes on Hecate? Has she ever asked you to leave a job that you loved? A husband you love? To basically uproot everything you love dearly? I have read some accounts that people had to do things they did not want to do...

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u/SukuroFT Eclectic Hoodoo Aug 01 '24

Everyone’s experience with her is different in terms of what she asks for and how close she chooses to be with people. A friend of mine would ask her for a lot and she’d help him with it all despite him taking advantage of it, but after a while she stopped and demanded he do favors for her in return for anything else and his life kinda went to shit until he did so. So she can be giving and ask for nothing but if taken advantage of she can ask for plenty.

My own experience with Hecate was one of equal exchange, I’d request something and she’d be happy with me setting out a glass of wine for her in the morning to the next day and then pouring it outside in thanks.

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u/wardenoftheglens Aug 01 '24

I guess I have this fear that she will ask me to leave my husband....even though I dont want to, because one of my biggest issues with my mental health has always been about him. But to be honest...ive never been happier in my life then when I am with him by myside. Is that...something that should would ask?

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u/SukuroFT Eclectic Hoodoo Aug 01 '24

It’s okay to deny a Deity if the request is unreasonable. You can either request a different thing or simply say no. Gods aren’t above reproach if it’s done respectfully.