This is a doll I made to give Hecate a place of honor on my personal altar. I started with a posable artist's mannequin, which I painted black. Then I created her clothes. I used hand-dyed silk for her skirt, veil and blouse and velvet for her bustier. On top of that, I added a black cloak to drape over her shoulders. Her hair is made from feathers which I painted black. The flame on the torch is also made from hand-dyed silk, which I attached to a piece of wood. Finally, I gave her jewels to wear. She has beaded charms with a sun and a star at her hip and a chainmaille belt around her waist. I then adorned her with three coins hanging from one tie of her cloak, a skeleton key from the other. She wears a necklace with three more skeleton keys around her neck. Finally, perched on her brow is a crescent moon with a single sparkling crystal in the center.
This is the second such doll I made. I also made one honoring Legba using an artist's mannequin and paint, cloth, and treasures. I find that such an activity of planning, creating, and crafting such dolls helps me to more deeply appreciate my subject matter - and they give my altars a wonderful divine presence.
I enjoy making these dolls because they give me a chance to get to know and connect with the spirit of the one I am crafting in to the doll. I spent time researching and reading, learning all I can so that I may choose the best colors, materials, and symbols to use in my work. In doing so, the act of creating becomes an act of devotion.
Labels: astral projection guide protection spell wicca obe astral projection book of the dead pranic healing meditation wiccan healing spells hypnosis astral projection ancient gods and goddess