At this time of year, during the season of Akhet in Ancient Egypt, the Nile overflowed with life-giving waters. The river brought renewal to the land, and with its rising came a time of celebration and one of the most joyful festivals of the Egyptian year: the Festival of the Beautiful Reunion. Each year, the … Continue reading The Nile, Hathor, and the Sacred Joy of Reunion
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Water: The Sacred Bridge
Before there were temples, there were rivers. Before sacred words were spoken, rain fell upon the earth, nourishing every living thing without asking who was worthy to receive its blessing. The Ancient Egyptians understood that water was never merely water; it was a source of life, renewal, remembrance, and relationship. From the primordial waters of … Continue reading Water: The Sacred Bridge
The Blue Moon and Moon Goddesses
On the occasion of the 2026 Blue Moon occurring this evening, the Reverend San-Aset was asked to lead a service at the First Universalist Church of Orange: The ancients looked to the Moon as a bridge between worlds: between darkness and light, sorrow and renewal, memory and becoming. May tonight's rare Blue Moon remind us … Continue reading The Blue Moon and Moon Goddesses
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