Category: Goddesses

Hymn of Praise to Ra – the Setting Sun

Homage to Ra in thy setting (sun), thou art Tem-Heru-khuti (of the rising sun), thou divine god, thou self-created being, thou primeval matter from which all things were made. When thou appearest in the bows of the barque men shout for joy at thee, O maker of the gods!

Hymn to Goddess Isis, Giver of Life

Isis, giver of life, residing in the Sacred Mound, Satis, Lady of Bigeh:She is the one who pours out the InundationThat makes all people live and green plants grow,Who provides divine offerings for the gods,And invocation-offerings for the Transfigured Ones. Because she is the Lady of Heaven,Her man is the Lord of the Netherworld,Her son … Continue reading Hymn to Goddess Isis, Giver of Life

Hymn to the Goddess Isis in Her Temple at Philae

O Isis, the Great, God's mother, Lady of Philae, God's Wife, God's Adorer, and God's Hand, God's mother and Great Royal Spouse, Adornment and Lady of the Ornaments of the Palace. Lady and desire of the Green Fields, Nursling who fills the palace with her beauty, Fragrance of the palace, mistress of joy, Who completes … Continue reading Hymn to the Goddess Isis in Her Temple at Philae

The Great Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut

"Hear ye, all persons! Ye people as many as ye are! I have done things according to the design of my heart. I have restored that which was in ruins, I have raised up that which was unfinished since the Asiatics were in the midst of the Northland, and the barbarians were in the midst … Continue reading The Great Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut

The Hare Goddess Wenet

When we think of Easter, the "Easter Bunny" is a main topic for festivity and play. In ancient Egypt, the rabbit, or hare, was the Goddess Wenet. The Egyptians venerated the hare because of its swiftness and keen senses. The hare’s form was also taken by other deities who had associations with the Otherworld. In … Continue reading The Hare Goddess Wenet

Hymn to Ma’at and Cosmic Balance

Ma'at was and IS the Goddess of truth, justice, wisdom, the stars, law, morality, order, harmony, the seasons, and cosmic balance. Some of her Epithets are Beloved Daughter of Ra, She of the beautiful face, Controller of seasons, Food of the Gods, Lady of Heaven and Queen of Earth.  As “The food of the Gods,” … Continue reading Hymn to Ma’at and Cosmic Balance

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

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