The Hekatean Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

A rite of protection, purification, and alignment with Hekate Trimorphis, Queen of the Crossroads, to banish disruptive energies and declare sacred space under Her dominion.

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I. OPENING – CRUX ENODIAE

Face East.

1. Raise right arm to the heavens.

Drag down divine light, pausing at the third eye, ending at the solar plexus.

Intone: PHŌS (Light)

2. Keep moving arm down, pointing between your toes.

Feel the light banish all darkness and fill all shadows.

Intone: SKOTÓS (Darkness)

3. Bring right arm out, shooting light to the right.

Intone: DÝNAMIS (Power)

4. Cross right arm over to the left, bringing left arm up to meet it, forming a cross.

Intone: SOPHÍA (Wisdom)

5. Bring arms to center, forming prayer hands at the heart.

Intone: ENODIA. AMEN. (The Way)

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II. THE FOUR QUARTERS – BANISHING WITH THE DIVINE NAMES

At each quarter, draw the Banishing Earth Pentagram in deep blue flame.