Keeping Her Keys: At The Crossroads of Modern Life and the Deeper World

Hekate's Animal Connections

Hekate's historical alliance with the natural world is deep rooted, from her epithets that connect her with nature (Physis in The Chaldean Oracles, for example) to the ap

Hekate Kleidoukhos: Keeper of Keys

In this talk, I contextualize the rich history of Hekate Kleidoukhos, ranging from ancient sources such as The Orphic Hymns to her role governing thresholds. Note that th

Hekate Ourania: Reclaiming The Celestial Queen

For over 3,000 years, Hekate has reigned as Queen of the Heavens—yet her celestial nature remains one of her most overlooked aspects. In this transformative episode, we j

Hekate and The Crone: Ancient Crossroads of Magic and Mystery

In this episode, Christen and I explore the connections between Hekate and the crone archetype. Hekate embodies wild wisdom and inhabits the threshold—the space between

Medea: Witch of Shadows

Content discusses sexual violence and other potentially distressing themes. For centuries, Medea’s story has been twisted: cast as avillain or a victim, her truth buried

Elemental Healing Ritual

I'm sharing one of my favorite rituals, focused on healing with the five elements, in this episode. The ritual, inspired by Hekate’s epithet of Physis, connects deeply wi

Hekate And Shadow Healing

I claim the Key of Catharsis, Letting go of what blocks and binds. I claim the Key of Retrieval, Calling back what was lost. I claim the Key of Rebirth, Emerging whole.

Hekate: The Soul Guide For Troubled Times

The world is at a crossroads. This is Hekate's realm, where she can help us navigate the most turbulent times. In this new episode Christen and I sit down for another con

Centering The Crone: Restoring Wild and Wise Women's Power

With every step, growing nearer.Rising into realness.She is. She is. She is.With each breath, growing closer.Murmuring into life.She is. She is. She is.Deepest shadows, b

Centering The Crone: Restoring Wild and Wise Older Women's Power

This episode explores the wisdom and power of the Crone archetype, embracing aging, and finding beauty in life's transitions. The podcast delves into mythology, personal

Winter Solstice: Connecting With The Cailleach

Christen and I delve into the lore and meaning of The Cailleach, and then I guide us through a meditation. Conversation We explore the significance of The Cailleach in

Hekate's Darkness: Shadows, Psychopomps and Dreams

In this episode, Christen and I talk about the profound connections between Hekate and the themes of darkness, night, and the afterlife, while contrasting her illuminatin

November 16: Night of Hekate Meditation

Suitable for The Night of Hekate on November 16, this meditation evokes the threshold of light and dark, symbolized through Hekate's torches and the cave-womb of the divi

Sacred Seven Meditation: Align Your Energy With The Celestials

This classic meditation, the earliest in what's become hundreds, works to attune our seven energy centers, aka chakras, with the celestial forces of the original seven pl

Hekate, Herder of Bulls: Orphic Hymn and Meditation

Just in time for the Taurus Full Moon on Nov. 5, 2025. The Orphic Hymn to Hekate Lovely Hekate of the roads and of the crossroads I invoke. In heaven, on earth, then in

Hekate's Torches: The Dualities of The Mysteries

This conversation delves into the symbolism of Hekate's twin torches, representing the duality of creation and destruction. We begin by lighting candles with a new sigil

Descending With Persephone Meditation

Experience profound connection to Hekate and Persephone in this meditative journey. Unlock your inner mysteries as we descend into HER realness, for inner exploration, he

Gemini New Moon: Twinsight, Hekate and a Meditation

Explore the essence of Gemini, a sign embodying duality, communication, and adaptability through this talk and attuning meditation. Gemini is blessed with the ability of

Gemini New Moon: Twinsight, Hekate and a Meditation

Explore the essence of Gemini, a sign embodying duality, communication, and adaptability through this attuning meditation. Governed by Mercury, Gemini emphasizes the im

Hekate and The Aries Eclipse: Rebirth Meditation

In this episode of the Keeping Her Keys podcast, Dr. Cyndi Brannen guides listeners through a transformative ritual dedicated to the divine feminine, specifically focusin