Keeping Her Keys: An Introduction to Hekate's Modern Witchcraft - Second Edition

Yes to this book. Easy to read, goes into details about Hekate and working with the goddess. I am so happy I read through the reviews because someone did recommend this book and I am now recommending it. I am onto the next book Entering Hekates Cave. The author has done a tremendous job in her writing and having the reader comprehend and stay interested in the writing.

Great for what it is, well written, clear, and informative. But what I was looking for was a book about Hecate, who she is, the stories and myths, her place in the universe, and what this is is a course on how to become a devotee, a Hekatean. I wanted to see if I was drawn to her, not commit sight unseen, as it were, to her. So I am not following the course as I should; I'm just reading it, with the idea I might start over later, when I've learned more. It may not be altogether helpful that I am also reading about Mary Magdalene at the same time.

If you know this book with real interest, then I don't have to tell you how important it is. I got so much from the first 2 days. Amazing altogether.

A very good book for witches who are looking for a structured way approach Hekate, but with enough room for a chaos witch to move in. The love the author has for Her is evident in all of the historical research she has done/is still doing. For the more advanced practitioner and those seeking a guide to go deeper there are youtube videos, a blog, and even a fb study group. Dr. Brannen also has a pinterest and instagram account devoted to Hekate. She also has classes so I find her openly sharing all of these resources to be extra amazing. If you're so solitary of a witch that you don't want to ever speak to another soul this book is also perfect, as it is self contained and self initiatory. It's clear on all accounts that this isn't just a piece of fluff churned out to cash in on witchcraft being "in" again. Nor does it tear down other practices or works just to build itself up. And though it is written for witches in particular, since it stands on it's own merits and is inclusive it can be of use to anybody who wishes a relationship with Hekate. This is one of those books where I'd gift somebody their own copy as opposed to loaning them mine.

Excellent book! All you need to know to get started with a practice with Hekate. This is easy to read with clear language. The depth of devotion clearly visible by the author to Hekate is beautiful to witness.

This book is a self realization workbook that uses the very real magic of the Goddess Hekate. Cyndi Brannen’s insights are linked to both her degrees in psychology and her progressive approach to witchcraft. But you do real work on yourself throughout. You must account for everything within your own self observation ritual journal. The keepers of her keys make up anybody who accepts Hekate’s help and devotes the hour a day: a time she demands to get you on your path of self growth. Cyndi’s esteemed psychology fieldwork is evident in her methodical approach to this growth. You must accept the year’s commitment and follow lessons running month to month from (ideally from a New Moon). To become solid representatives of Hekate’s virtuous epithets, you have to do real work. Your spells are done in ways familiar but the power behind them is as individualized as you are. To invoke Hekate is to bring her form that makes the most sense to your life experience and your understanding of personal pain. But it truly offers a path to complete a deep transformation in your search for powerful and real magic. If you take Brannen’s guidelines and merge those to your own intentions, you have a Hekate in your corner. You will develop and posses very real and powerful magic.

The subtitle of this book clearly states it is a guide to "Hekate's Modern Witchcraft," and I think a few more critical reviewers have perhaps missed this. This isn't a book of traditional witchcraft, it's a book of modern witchcraft. It doesn't make an attempt to recreate the religious practices of Ancient Greece in regard to Hekate. Instead, it pulls Hekate and some elements of ancient Hekatean worship into practices that are common in modern witchcraft. This book (like most books) isn't for everyone. If you don't want to place a great amount of emphasis or effort into working with Hekate, or you are looking for a traditional witchcraft approach to working with Hekate, this book probably won't satisfy you. If you want a good introduction to Hekate or you want to develop a relationship with Hekate within the confines of a modern witchcraft approach, this is an excellent place to start.

Just started on the Dark Moon.... Looking forward to working thru the book!!

She knows her work. I’m glad it’s a flexibel path and nothing rigid like many other over-structured paths. The only thing is: get off your arse and do the work. Day to day.

Loved the experience of this book so much I wanted to talk about it with others - and I found a self-paced course at The Covina Institute.

Tem me ajudado bastante!

I've been following the author's blog (irregularly) for a while and had great hopes for the book. Now I'm not sure what to make of the book. It contains a lot of useful information but the execution is somewhat lacking. It feels unstructured, bits keep being repeated (same statement in two paragraphs) and in some cases I kept waiting for actual instruction and examples (promised but not delivered in the chapter on divination/tarot for example). Maybe it's just me and my scatterbrain, but the book is just not an easy smooth read. So yeah, some (more) editing would have helped.

Plutôt déçue. Je n'y retrouve pas ce que j'ai aimé dans ce que l'autrice partage sur son blog. C'est un cours (une "école") qui se veut ouvert, mais qui ne me parle pas par rapport à ma relation à la déesse. Je trouve que le format "livre classique" ne se prête pas à un cours. Dans ce cas, il est préférable d'avoir de l'espace pour annoter l'ouvrage. Éventuellement, ça serait aussi un excellent cours en ligne pour les personnes qui s'y retrouvent... Mais là, le format passe complètement à côté des intentions. J'aurais aimé savoir ça avant de l'acheter, j'aurais compris que ce n'était pas fait pour moi. Parce que ça peut vous convenir, mais autant savoir à quoi d'attendre.