Author: San

God Shed and Goddess Bat – Protection and Success

The God Shed was known as "The Savior" and his powers included saving or protecting the Egyptians from personal harm caused by mortal enemies and danger presented by deadly animals, poison and sickness. Shed was invoked by hunters and soldiers as "He Who Rescues" and "The Enchanter." He was lord of wild animals and weapons … Continue reading God Shed and Goddess Bat – Protection and Success

Invoking Ma’at

Egyptians were urged to invoke the goddess Ma'at for righting wrongs and helping truth emerge from any situation. Invoking Ma'at also brings one back to the primal beginnings of earth, finding common ground, balance, and to embody righteousness. One invocation using a feather, smudge, amethyst, ankh, and rose oil as ritual implements: Ma'at I call … Continue reading Invoking Ma’at

Sermon – Dedication and Miracles

The Reverend San Aset (Sandra Fawn) was asked to lead a service at the Universalist Church in Orange, Massachusetts this last weekend. Her topic was Dedication, Miracles, and Shelter. The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication,” and the Hanukkah Festival commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. In 164 BC, a band of Jewish … Continue reading Sermon – Dedication and Miracles

Festivals of the Dead: Celebrating Life and Remembering Ancestors

Festivals of the Dead are celebrated by many cultures around the world and offer a poignant, beautiful, and sometimes somewhat disturbing way to honor and remember deceased family and community members. These observances typically occur after the harvest season, falling in the months of August, September, October, or November. The festivals serve as a bridge … Continue reading Festivals of the Dead: Celebrating Life and Remembering Ancestors

Autumn Equinox 2023 Newsletter

Dear Friends, It is the time of the Harvest, Days of Awe, and the Fall Equinox, when light and dark are in balance. We pray to the Deities, grandparents of the Universe, energies of creation: You are the music that sounded before our world was born,sound and silence woven throughout the ages,far beyond the most … Continue reading Autumn Equinox 2023 Newsletter

Khonsu the God of the Blue Super Moon

Khonsu is one of the most ancient Egyptian Gods; principally a God of the Moon and of Time. A powerful healer, he is famed for his wisdom. Khonsu means "traveler" reflecting the fact that the Moon travels across the night sky. He is also known as the Embracer, Pathfinder, and Defender, as he watches over … Continue reading Khonsu the God of the Blue Super Moon

The God of the Sun, Aten the Solar Disk

The story of the Aten is unique in Egyptian history, as well as being one of the most complicated and controversial aspects of Ancient Egyptian religion. The Aten is an ancient Egyptian Sun God often seen or referred to as part of Re (Ra). There was no creation story for the Aten nor did it … Continue reading The God of the Sun, Aten the Solar Disk

Ancient Egyptian Divination – Invoking the Gods and Goddesses

The Ancient Egyptians practiced divination for two main purposes: to inquire about the present and obtain useful information to make changes to a situation; or to beg for assistance from a god to make desired changes to current circumstances. It was the magician who attempted to compel the God(s) to do his or her will. … Continue reading Ancient Egyptian Divination – Invoking the Gods and Goddesses

The Five Gifts of Hathor

The Egyptians believed that the gods were not distant deities in the heavens; the gods lived alongside people and interacted with them daily. Trees were considered the homes of the gods and one of the most popular of the Egyptian deities, Hathor, was known as "The Lady of the Sycamore" because she was thought to … Continue reading The Five Gifts of Hathor