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Festival of the Beautiful Reunion: Hathor and Horus

At this time of year, the season of Akhet in Ancient Egypt, the Nile overflowed with life-giving waters, and the people gathered for one of the most joyful festivals: the Festival of the Beautiful Reunion. At the heart of this celebration was Hathor, Goddess of love, music, fertility, and joy. Each year, her statue was … Continue reading Festival of the Beautiful Reunion: Hathor and Horus

Walking with Osiris: The Feast of Resurrection

In Ancient Egypt, people gathered every year in Abydos for the Feast of Wasir—the Feast of Osiris. It was not just a festival, not just a ritual—it was a journey. For five days, they walked beside their God through mourning, death, and darkness, until at last they celebrated his resurrection and triumph. Even though thousands … Continue reading Walking with Osiris: The Feast of Resurrection

The Sacred Rhythm of the Nile – The New Year

At the heart of the Ancient Egyptian year was something truly profound—the rising of the Nile. More than just a river swelling with water, the annual inundation was seen as a divine act of renewal, a reminder that the universe still held its balance. For the people of the Nile Valley, this moment wasn’t just … Continue reading The Sacred Rhythm of the Nile – The New Year

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

The Praise of Hathor, Lady of Amentet (Dweller in the Great Land)

Reflecting on our Shrine to the Lady Hathor, we come across her in the Papyrus of Ani (also known as the Egyptian Book of the Dead, Translated by E.A. Wallis Budge) Hathor, Lady of Amentet, the Dweller in the Great Land, the Lady of Ta-Tchesert, the Eye of Ra, the Dweller in his breast, the … Continue reading The Praise of Hathor, Lady of Amentet (Dweller in the Great Land)

The Inundation – the New Year

At the heart of the Egyptian calendar year was the rising waters of the Nile as part of the annually-occurring inundation. Egyptians noted that the Sirius star (Sothis) would rise roughly at same time every year, which for between 3,000-2,500 BC was in late June. With the inundation usually happening shortly thereafter, the Egyptians celebrated … Continue reading The Inundation – the New Year

Winter Solstice 2021 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Greetings to you all with many Blessings of the Season! We hope you are warm by your hearth and have joy in your hearts as you gather and share time with your kindred spirits, both human and animal friends. Speaking of animal friends, Re my large feline companion has just blessed and messed … Continue reading Winter Solstice 2021 Newsletter

Blessings of Healing and Protecting Animals

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

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