It’s been eight years since I wrote the first article on the Keeping Her Keys blog. I didn’t set out to do anything, other than answer Hekate’s call. Libra season, when the sun is in the sign, personally holds so much significance for me. I’m a lifelong learner, so this time of the year unlocks the potential for developing further. Going back to school. I have a Libra moon, positioned three days after the new moon. The energy of beginnings, coupled with Libra’s sense of commitment.

Makes perfect sense that I started KHK during the time of Libra. Three years later I left the platform I had been publishing the blog on because I couldn’t reconcile my beliefs with those of the company that owned the website. Checking the dates, the waxing moon was in Libra when I made the decision, reflecting this sign’s call for personal integrity. The baser side of Libra might have wanted me to stay, desiring acceptance and popularity over integrity. The scales, which perfectly symbolize this sign, of integrity and ambition, tipped to the former, and I quit. I could have handled it better. I own the mistakes I made in leaving that platform, and other groups that I was involved with at the time. But I have zero regrets. I did what was best for me. What I felt called by Hekate to do. Very Libra moon.

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I did this ritual on the beach prior to launching the Keeping Her Keys blog in Oct. 2017.

And here we all are today. If you are wondering if answering Hekate’s call is right for you, permit me to be your inspiration. Should you be wondering if it is Hekate calling you. It is. You’re here reading this. That is all the evidence I need. Trust, another key of Libra, is on the altar. Trust that if it feels right in your soul, it is. Make the choice. You are sacred. Your life is the altar.

The Real Meaning of Devotion

The word “devotion,” can carry trauma for me. I was raised in the evangelical church. Being a "devoted” Christian was dogmatic, believing that this religion was the only way to heaven, and scorning others was all part of the package. Jesus demanded a virtuous life, free of incorrigible sins like going to movies, dancing, drinking alcohol, and smoking cigarettes. Being queer was a guaranteed one-way ticket to hell, the same with being a witch. I knew, as we all do in our hearts, who I was, yet I didn’t dare to go for those unforgivable sins, since my dalliances with the minor ones of movie going and dancing resulted in such uproar. I moved who I was to the bottom of my life list, and focused on surviving. Libra loves costs/benefits analyses, and the toll was too steep to even dream of being who I was in the world.

My life was a sham, which is part of the shadow side of Libra. Playing a role to survive, denying what would make me thrive. Watch out for this trap. I made it out, and you can, too. Whatever pit life has thrown you into, reach out to Hekate. Like the wonderful Torch Bearer in Covina, Kira, said recently, “devotion to Hekate is devotion to yourself.” That’s the meaning of devotion. Showing up for ourselves. Being true to who we are. Like the indomitable Dolly Parton said, “find who you are and do it on purpose.” That is devotion.

I often get asked about what is required for being a devotee of Hekate. Dolly said it best. Do it on purpose. Libra brings us that energy. It asks, as does Hekate, “what is your purpose?” Hekate offers us keys, yet it is up to us to claim them. Devotion doesn’t need to be an elaborate daily practice, although I have a system of what I know works. You can do it in bed, on the toilet, during your commute. It’s naturally a three-step method, as our beloved Triple Goddess (Triformis) is. First, connect to Hekate or whomever you align with. A simple candle, a few words spoken, just open yourself. She will be there. Second, deepen the connection through meditating. It can be a mantra, or a guided meditation, or even just quieting down and listening. Third, reinforce the experiences of part one and two with a bit of divination. This method brings the harmony within and connection that Libra so desires.

Hekate as The Great Balancer

In my personal journey of creating harmony between who I was and the life I was inside, step by step, I broke out of all this programming. One act of rebellion at a time. Like my wife likes to say, “your new life is going to cost you the old one.” That was true, in the Libran energy of the balancing scales, to choose me was to remove so many things from their other side: the approval of my family, my career, relationships, and more. Yet it was as is Hekate, long before I even knew it was her, put a finger on that empty side of the scale and brought me the harmony I had never had. My weights of identity, purpose, passion, and those who supported me, among other things, were held in balance by the divine feminine. Always.

Since I answered her call to start the blog, her finger has remained on the other side of my personal scale, keeping me in check. Holding the balance when life got rough, and it was overwhelming at times. Recalibrating her weight on the scale as I grew, found love, and built a loving home. Yes, also a business. Why this word gets such a negative reaction out of some people is beyond me. Would it be better if I sucked at the business side of being an author and leader of a coven? No, of course not. Libra is good for helping us with the business side of life, governed by Venus who evokes love, and air that is concerned with communication and commerce.

Speaking of the coven, I grew into the role of High Priestess, too. It took so much from my Libra moon to learn the skills necessary, from administration to technology. I’m proud, in the humble Libra way, that I’ve been able to grow into this role that Hekate placed on the scale. Always balanced by her.

Now it’s the day before I realize another key that she gave me: to lead a moon-month long devotional journey with other witches committed, in the very essence of Libra, to following her torches along the crooked path. Step by step I’ve arrived at this place where I am living as my whole self, and supporting others as they do the same. The Libra moon in particular speaks to being a guide of others, and helping to heal with words into our unique beautiful selves.

Balance, Commitment, Beauty: Qualities of Libra

Christen and I explored the characteristics of Libra in a recent Moon Day class dedicated to the upcoming new moon on Oct. 21 at 8:24 AM Eastern.

The Astrology Highlights of The Libra New Moon on Oct. 21, 2025

This Libra new moon occurs when it’s ruler, Venus, is nearby in the same sign, elevating the potency. Look to your chart to see what you have in the 12th house, where this new moon occurs. The 12th house is associated with rebirth, death, devotion to higher ideals, spiritual values, and overcoming what haunts us. What a perfect time to begin a devotional journey, whether by joining us in The Via Hekate, starting with the Keeping Her Keys book, or however you are called.

Additionally, there is a conjunction (meeting) of Mars and Mercury in Scorpio around the time of the new moon, which may bring the relational focus of Libra into the arena of speaking strong truth to those we are close to.

The asteroid Hekate is leaving the sign of Scorpio, moving into Sagittarius. I like to track how Hekate shows up in my life and others as the asteroid changes signs. She’s been in Scorpio since the beginning of 2025. I consider this the home sign for the asteroid based on the essential characteristics of Scorpio, including mystery, desire, and magick, being at the heart of how Hekate is typically experienced.

Hekate and The Libra New Moon

Epithets: Kalliste (Fairest); Eukoline (Good Tempered); Lampadios (Torchbearer)

Meaning: Ruled by air, this sign craves balance and interpersonal closeness. The illuminated side of Libra is a steady burning light that guides others. But shadowy Libra also veers into self-sacrifice in the name of love. Hekate in Libra speaks to the crossroads of self-identity and the need to be accepted.

Themes: Because of the emphasis on commitment inherent in Libra, coupled with the initiatory energy of the new moon, rituals of both are recommended. Seek Hekate’s guidance for navigating the complexities of your personal relationships and perhaps even appeal to her for a deepening of yours with her.

Read more about the signatures of the moon and Hekatean witchcraft in Entering Hekate’s Cauldon.

Practice Notes: Honoring Hekate on The Libra New Moon

In the coven, the Libra New Moon is when we experience our annual commitment ritual. Whether you join us for the ritual or do your own, the Libra New Moon is an opportune moment to answer her call, and commit to following her torches along the crooked path. In the coven, our personal work and collaborative project was to create a triple mask, consisting of our shadow, soul, and whole, bringing harmony. A great exercise to unlock your personal keys, creating harmony among our three selves. Whether on paper or an app, or even on papier mache masks, decorate them as you feel led, and then adorn with keywords for each of the three. Form into one whole shape and offer to Hekate as a symbol of your devotion.

The invocation I’ve selected is one from the early days of the Keeping Her Keys blog:

Hail Hekate Kleidouchos, She who holds the Keys.
Hail Hekate Dadouchos, She who lights the World.
Hail Hekate Propylaia, She who stands at the Gate.

I stand before you, humbled by your blessing of a new key,
That opens the gate to a new beginning.
Accept my gratitude for bringing me to this place.

May I be brave enough to take up the key.
May I be committed enough to do the required work.
May I be strong enough to overcome all obstacles.

I ask for Your continued blessing,
Your guidance,
And protection,
So that I will be true to my path ahead.

Hail Hekate Kleidouchos, She who holds the Keys.
Hail Hekate Dadouchos, She who lights the World.
Hail Hekate Propylaia, She who stands at the Gate.

Libra New Moon Meditation

I’m a bit sick in this video, in case you notice I’m not my usual self. Just a virus.

Blessings of The Libra New Moon,
And Hail Hekate, Bringer of Balance.

Cyndi

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