These Wildlife Blessings are inspired by the Fellowship of Isis' “Autumn: Litany of the Earth.” It spreads blessings to all animals through eight deities that relate directly to living animals and their dwelling places. In these blessings, we focus on the deities of animals relating to Ancient Egypt. Blessings of Healing, Strengthening and Protecting Animals: … Continue reading Blessings of Healing and Protecting Animals
A Hymn to Mother Aset from the Shelwit Temple
The Shelwit Temple of Isis (Deir el-Shelwit) is an ancient Egyptian temple which stands on the West bank of the Nile at Luxor. Today much of the temple is in ruins however the inside of the main building has well preserved reliefs. One of these inscriptions is a Hymn to Isis. This Isis temple is … Continue reading A Hymn to Mother Aset from the Shelwit Temple
Fall Equinox 2021 Newsletter
Dear Friends, I am very pleased to report that we now have over 2000 Donors and Members, plus their animal companions, from all over the world; from Ireland to South Africa and Canada to Australia, bridging both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. We give thanks to the caretakers and guardians of our Shrines, Sanctuaries, and … Continue reading Fall Equinox 2021 Newsletter
Sekhmet-Bast-Re, Mother of the Gods
The Ancient Egyptians were very fond of cats, as I have shared in several posts. The worship of cats began with Sekhmet, over 5000 years ago, the fierce Goddess of war and the destroyer of the enemies of the sun god Re. She was believed to be the Mother of Gods and a creator goddess … Continue reading Sekhmet-Bast-Re, Mother of the Gods
Bastet, the Goddess of Protection
The Goddess Bastet was originally depicted as a savage lioness warrior goddess (circa 3000 BCE) who had the role of protecting the Pharaohs. After 1000 BCE, the Egyptians altered her image to the body of a woman and the head of a cat. Along with her change in appearance, she was also transformed into a … Continue reading Bastet, the Goddess of Protection
Hymn to the Goddess Meretseger, the Peak of the West
The Ancient Egyptians worshiped Meretseger, the Theban Cobra-Goddess in charge with guarding and protecting the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Meretseger's name means "She Who Loves Silence" in reference to the silence of the desert cemetery area she watched over or, according to another interpretation, she was "Beloved of Him Who … Continue reading Hymn to the Goddess Meretseger, the Peak of the West
A Hymn of Praise to Isis-Hathor
The following hymn of praise to Aset (Isis) is found in the Sanctuary of Her Temple at Philae. Praise to you Isis-Hathor,God's mother, Lady of Heaven,Mistress of Abaton*, Queen of the gods. You are the divine mother of Horus,The Mighty Bull, protector of his father,Who causes the rebels to fall. Praise to you Isis-Hathor,God's mother, … Continue reading A Hymn of Praise to Isis-Hathor
The Peaceful Awakenings of Khnum
Khnum, the ram-headed god, was one of the earliest and longest worshiped gods of Ancient Egypt. He was the Ram God of the Nile, God of Silt, God of Fertility and the potter god of creation. He was a god of the sun, predating Ra, and became the protector of Ra as they traveled through … Continue reading The Peaceful Awakenings of Khnum
The Feather of Ma’at and Shu
The land of Ancient Egypt was home to an abundance of animals and especially birds. The Ancient Egyptians believed that this world was a reflection of the divine realm and birds provided an important source of symbolism. Not only could they represent a specific deity - Ra and Horus as falcons, Thoth as the Ibis … Continue reading The Feather of Ma’at and Shu
Homage to Khonsu the Light of the Moon
Khonsu is one of the most ancient Egyptian Gods of the Moon. His name means traveler reflecting the fact that the Moon travels across the night sky. Khonsu is also known as the Embracer, Pathfinder, and Defender, as he would watch over those who travel at night. As the God of Light in the night, … Continue reading Homage to Khonsu the Light of the Moon
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