Cat Shepard

HECATE AT THE CROSSROADS: She has mysterious origins. According to scholars, She has different origins than that of the archetypal Grecian gods’ mythological pantheon.  She is older than the deities of Mount Olympus.  Older even, then those of the Titan lineage, She is a chthonic earth goddess who is omnipresent and omnipotent. She is strange, weird, different, scary, and enduring. Her magic extends into the ancient realms and reaches forward into the realms of the future.  S

I am awed by the imagery and symbolism of the great Irish Horse Goddess Epona. The magic and mystery of Horses have always fascinated me. At the Autumnal Equinox’s Gate, I entered into an honoring celebration of this holy day of balance and gratitude. My offering is a sacred ceremony honoring the gifts of this harvest with a ritual trance journey. Upon entry, immediately Epona’s presence fills my awareness. She appears both in Her female form and in the form of a magnific