Tag: egyptian magic

Light at the Threshold

Before there were empires, before there were calendars, there was the human act of turning toward the light. In ancient Egypt, light was not merely seen—it was ordered. Each dawn was understood as the renewal of Ma’at. The Sun God Ra’s rising did not erase darkness; it emerged from the night affirming that the cosmos … Continue reading Light at the Threshold

Celebrating the Winter Solstice

As the cold winds of December embrace us, we gather to celebrate a turning point in the cycle of life—the Winter Solstice. This sacred day, the longest night of the year, has been honored by cultures around the world as a moment of renewal, reflection, and hope. The Egyptian Celebration of the Rebirth of HorusIn … Continue reading Celebrating the Winter Solstice

Hymn to Sobek – Primordial Crocodile God

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 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!

Great Hymn to Thoth

"Adoration of Thoth, Son of Ra, Moon,Of beautiful rising, Lord of appearings, Light of the Gods,By the Prince, Count, Fan-bearer on the King’s right,Great Troop-commander, Royal Scribe, Horemheb, whose word is right and true, says:" Hail to You, Moon, Thoth,Bull in Hermopolis, dweller in Hesret,Who makes way for the Gods!Who knows the secrets,Who records their … Continue reading Great Hymn to Thoth

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 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

Osiris – The Righteous Ruler

Osiris is known as the God of the afterlife and resurrection. He was also God of the Nile and fertility, as well as the embodiment of a righteous ruler. Osiris was often depicted wearing the Atef crown, which represented his role as the first pharaoh and his power over the afterlife. The resurrection of Osiris … Continue reading Osiris – The Righteous Ruler

Qebhet, Goddess of Purification

Qebhet was the goddess of freshness and purification. She was known as the "wandering goddess" or the "lost child." Her father was Anubis and she helped her father in his role as the god of embalming. She was the personification of cool, refreshing water because she brought water to the souls of the dead in … Continue reading Qebhet, Goddess of Purification