Looking for a grounded perspective on Hecate, pregnancy, stress, and possible signs
In October 2024, I unexpectedly found out that I was pregnant. Looking back, even before I knew about the pregnancy, I had started feeling like something in my life was shifting.
At the time, I was dealing with depression and taking medication, so I’m aware that stress and mental health may have played a role in how I experienced things. I don’t want to jump to conclusions or claim that everything was definitely spiritual.
That said, there were some things that stood out to me. I sometimes felt like I was seeing shadows at home, or had the feeling of being watched near doorways. I also noticed intense dog barking around that period, and I would sometimes find moths on the curtains in my room.
Around the same time, I had bought a very dark navy-blue, almost black sapphire ring, though I’m not sure if that is connected or if I’m only associating it in hindsight.
One day, my husband came to meet me with a book he had found while waiting on a bench. He brought it to me, and that was how I first learned about Hecate. As I read more about her, I was surprised by how much of her symbolism seemed to connect with what I was going through.
I had a very difficult childhood, and during that period I was also dealing with pregnancy, moving to another country, major life changes, and discovering that my partner had lied to me. It was an extremely intense and painful time. I’m only now slowly starting to feel like I’m recovering.
When I learned that Hecate is associated with thresholds, transitions, protection, women, children, and childbirth, it made me wonder whether there was some kind of spiritual meaning to what I experienced. I also have Thracian ancestry, which made the connection feel even more personally significant.
At the same time, I’m trying to stay grounded. I know that stress, depression, medication, pregnancy, and trauma can all affect perception. I’m not trying to avoid that possibility. I’m just trying to understand why Hecate keeps coming back into my thoughts, even though I have been keeping my distance because I don’t want to become overwhelmed by it.
I would really appreciate a balanced perspective from people who are knowledgeable about Hecate, deity work, or spiritual experiences during major life transitions.
Do you think this could be interpreted as a possible connection with Hecate, or is it more likely that I was finding meaning in symbols during a very stressful period of my life?
Thank you for reading.