Em Hotep nefer

25 | Indigneous | 🇻🇪 | Kemetic Pagan | topics: kemetic paganism, medical and magical herbalism, kemetic based witchcraft, traditions from the Caribbean and Latin America, indigenous practices, divination, demonology, Hinduism, spirit work, and historical alchemy. _______________________________________ Feel free to ask me anything! follows from vrepit-salt

[fieldofpapyrus]

Feeling inspired. In the words of mother Sekhmet, given to me by a dear friend (via divination years ago). "You can't stop the waves, learn to surf."

We will surf. We will build boats strong enough to sail to shore. The waves are mighty, but so is our resolve. Heart of steel, iron will. 💪🏼🫀 in which that iron was forged in the fires of chaos. To forge is to create a weapon out of unity of what you have (the material) and the tool (the mind). Wielded by the blacksmith, with drive in their mighty hand. We'll all be okay. 🔥

[maceofpentacles]

what are y’all’s tarot birth cards?

mine are the tower and the chariot

[twoheartedangel]

The World and The Empress :)

[fieldofpapyrus]

Judgement and The High Priestess

[thetwistedrope]

“Some Egyptian amulets, particularly those worn as a temporary protection during a magical rite, consisted simply of the names of divine beings. These might be written on linen or papyrus or, in later times, on thin sheets of metal or the leaves of certain plants. Amulets consisting of extracts of sacred texts are sometimes called phylacteries.”

— G. Pinch - Magic in Ancient Egypt, Chapter 8 ‘Amulets’ (via kallistaqbhwt)

[ragnarring]

Anyway here's my opinion of the day:

If you only study witchcraft, you're not going to be the best witch you can be. If you're going to use herbs, study botany. If you're going to use meditation and mindfulness, study theraputic methods like DBT and CBT. If you're going to use astrology, study astronomy. If you're going to use cooking and baking and drinking, study gastronomy and mixology. If you're going to use crystals, study geology. If you're involving paganism that has its roots in a particular time and place, study their histories and cultures. If you're a technowitch, study computer science.

Science and magic aren't opposing one another, they work hand in hand. Only by truly understanding the world around you can you utilise it to the best of your abilities. There gets to a point where cutesy little affiliation lists and emoji spells on Tumblr isn't going to help you any more.

[fieldofpapyrus]

Hi ! I hope Ur well first up ,

Second up Ive allways had an interest in Egypt and Egyptian mythology but never looked at it more then an interest. I've been a Hellenic polythiest for about 2+ years now but have started reaching out elsewhere, so here I am my question is where can I find reliable information about Egyptian deities and religion etc If you have any info or advice I'd really appreciate it xx if not that's totally fine !!!

Ah shite I can't believe I'm seeing this now!

Well personally I've learned a lot through Sharon Laborde's YouTube channel called "Kemeticindependent" and her books such as Circle of the Sun, Celebrating the Egyptian Gods and Following the Sun. She does legitimate historical research and spends a lot of time writing her books to be factual and also practical and easy to understand. She however considers herself a part of Kemetic reformation. She does book reviews aswell. Just be careful buying books because there's lots of misinformation or personal bias/interpretation in many neopagan/witchy books out there. Then again at the end of the day it's up to you what you want to believe and how you interpret etc.

I personally spent time learning about many different deities/their correspondences/myths etc. and then started reaching out to the Netjeru directly, they're very open and friendly (in my experience I can't speak for everyone). I've learned a lot through personal interaction with the Netjeru.

I've read some excerpts from translated papyri (The Greek Magical Papryi or the Leyden Papyrus for example) or temple hymns which provide helpful insight into how it was historically done. The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a popular one (not the one by Budge however!)

A great blog to check out for actual historical info is thatlittleegyptologist who is an actual Egyptologist. The Kemetic tumblr community/pagan community who include Egyptian deities are also helpful as a lot of us post informational posts/links/etc. to other resources.

EDIT: ADDING IN BOOK RECS AGAIN BECAUSE TUMBLR DELETED MY ENTIRE PARAGRAPH

Decent book recs:

• An Ancient Egyptian Herbal by Lise Manniche (about herbalism in ancient Egypt)

• Ancient Egyptian Magic: A Hands-On Guide by Christina Riggs

• Everlasting Egypt: Kemetic Rituals for the Gods by Richard J. Reidy

• Red Land, Black Land: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Barbara Mertz

There's a website that has a crap ton of great info that I will add onto this post as a reblog later on because I can't remember the name of it specifically at the moment.

I wish you luck on your journey and have a wonderful new year! I'm always open to talk whether it's asks or DMs. 🧡

[animalfreek]

Kemetic Language

Hellos:

Em hotep: A formal greeting meaning "in peace".

Ēē ti em hotep: "Welcome in peace".

Sa: Welcome

Nēnē: A greeting often used for friends.

Åy: Hey! (Estimated)

Heru nefer- Good day, happy day, holiday.

Rā nefer: Good day.

Goodbyes:

Ankh Uedja Seneb/AUS: Life, prosperity, health.

Årek heru nefer: Have a good day!

Seneb ti: "Be well".

Uah teptah: Live long life on earth.

Religious phrases:

A'aru: The Field of Reeds, heavenly paradise where Osiris rules.

Ankh: life or sworn oath.

Ånuk pau hemek: I am your servant.

Ba, bau: soul, souls.

Dua: Adoration or praise, often used alongside netjer.

Duat: Afterlife leading to the Weighing of the Heart ceremony prior to arriving at A'aru.

Hekenu: Praise to a god, thanksgiving.

Hy enek: Hail to thee.

Ma'at: The concept of balance and truth.

Meruty: "Beloved", gods you are close to.

Netjer or Netjeru: Meaning deity or deities (singular and plural respectively.)

Netjeri: Divine, sacred.

Sa: Protection or amulet of protection.

Sekhem: Vital power.

Colors:

Black (coal black): Djān

Black, dark brown (color of soil): Kem

Grey: Sekem

White: Shesep

Silver: Hedj

Gold: Nebu

Copper: Hemet

Bronze: Hesmin

Light blue: Ånum

Blue: Teferr

Dark blue (blue black of hair): Khesbedj

Turquoise: Mefkat

Malachite: Mefek

Green: Wadj or uadj

Light green: Neshmet

Indigo: Ånu

Amethyst Khenumet

Dark red: Demi

Light red: Merosh

Red: Tjems

Blood red: Tjur

Yellow: Qeniut

Ochre: Senit

Tan Djriu

[thelittlestscribe]

the gods love me

if I feel like no one loves me, i always remember

the gods love me, unconditionally

they love me and I love them

the Netjeru love us, just as we love them

[mysterium-solis]

[mummifiedibis]

‘Thoth and the Chief Magician’, 1925 by Evelyn Paul

[snakejawz]

my take on Hathor-Sekhmet

[divineleonine]

*blocking TERFs following me* maintaining Maat

[fieldofpapyrus]

So I watched the Mummy (2017) today and as a kemetic-

[mylifeforawinegod]

Sometimes the gods will seem like they aren't there, but they are.

Sometimes you will feel like a small child learning how to ride a bike. You can feel the hands on your shoulders, you can hear their voice close by. Then, suddenly, you don't feel their hands and their voice is farther away.

They didn't abandon you in your time of need. They're watching you take everything they've taught you to apply it. They've got the band-aids if you need them, and they're standing at the top of the driveway watching.

They cannot pedal that bike for you. They cannot hold onto the bike so you never fall.

They're watching you and they are proud. They are proud even if you fall down or crash.

Don't panic. Now's your time to show them what you've learned! Go as far as you can. You're not alone.

[fieldofpapyrus]

Devotional art based off a dream I had last night.

[witchkitch]

✨🌕Full Moon Lavender & Lemon Cheesecake

🔮½  cup Dates (fortune, love, friendship, protection, health) 🔮1½  cups Almonds and Walnuts (mental clarity, abundance, healing) 🔮3 cups Cashews (prosperity, love, communication) 🔮¾ cup Lemon Juice (happiness, energy, purification) 🔮⅔  cup Maple Syrup (spiritual healing, fortune, longevity) 🔮¾  cup melted Coconut Oil (confidence, strength, glamour) 🔮1 teaspoon Salt (purification, protection, healing) 🔮1-3 teaspoons Lavender (sleep, cleansing, peace, stability, protection) 🔮1 teaspoon Vanilla (serenity, love, mental clarity)

(raw.vegan.vegetarian)🥄🥄

[fieldofpapyrus]

Going through a really nasty case of covid right now, anyone have any kemetic prayers for healing and strength?

[experiencinglifeagain]

Your worship is beautiful.

Whether you have a grand altar or a single candle.

Whether you offer expensive wines or water.

Whether you burn carefully crafted herbal bundles or walmart brand incense.

Whether you dedicate your life strictly to your deities or if you dedicate a few minutes to them a day or week.

Whether you believed every myth or you interpret them in your own way.

Whether you practice openly or privately.

Whether you follow ancient practices or make your own.

Your worship is valid, and it is beautiful.