“There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir: We must rise and follow her, When from every hill of flame She calls, and calls each vagabond by name.” ― William Bliss The Goddess Hecate The Goddess Hecate, in art depictions, most closely resembles the ‘witch’ figures so often seen at Halloween. Her origins are obscure but like many . . .

Esoteric Astrology: Venus Planet of the Fifth Ray Esoteric Ruler of Gemini The predominant concept which we hold as love, especially that aspect of love which is romanticised, exalted in song and poetry, searched for to the ends of the earth, and generally being thought of as the quintessential sharing between human beings, would hardly be thought of as being . . .

Roman Goddess Venus           Areas of Influence: Venus was the Roman Goddess and love, beauty and seduction. The latter is suggested by the root word for her name “venes” which forms the root of the word venenum (poison) suggesting love potions and charms. This Goddess also represented motherhood, domesticity and prosperity. It is perhaps for this reason, . . .