Kemetic Archive

A collection of Kemetic posts on Tumblr. I worship Bastet, Anubis, Sekhmet, Ptah & Thoth most, expect more posts about them. But I try to reblog other Netjeru as well. I really like to reblog art of the Netjeru that doesn't have many notes, y'all deserve more notes. Dua Netjeru!

[starlitskycreations]

The goddess, Isis and her baby, Horus

[galenedraws]

A couple Egyptian gods, don't look at the hands too hard (or at Thoth's tablets for that matter)

[khonsu-temple]

Blue Moon Hymn to Djehuty (Thoth)

Hail Djehuty, Lord of the Moonlit Word,

Keeper of wisdom by gods long heard.

Under the blue moon’s rare-born light,

You open the gates of hidden sight.

Twice-Great One, whose ibis flies

Between the earth and secret skies,

You measure the stars, the years, the sea,

And write the fates that are to be.

O Scribe Divine, whose thoughts are flame,

No secret lives beyond your name.

By this strange moon of silver hue,

Let ancient knowledge awaken anew.

Lord of Time and sacred art,

Set clear understanding in mind and heart.

As the blue moon crowns the heavens high,

Let wisdom deepen, let falsehood die.

Djehuty, shining, calm, and wise,

Moon of truth in midnight skies,

Guide our tongues and guide our hands

By the balance your law commands.

[marcblacks]

Nut, Goddess of the Sky and Heavens

My entry for Character Design Challenge of this month!

[margravelucian]

When the moon was fire and blood and the air was pungent and still and we waited for the storm.

SHOP / KO-FI / INSTAGRAM

[khonsu-temple]

Hymn to Bastet for the Protection of a Beloved Pet

Hail to You, Bastet, Lady of Grace,

Soft-pawed Goddess who guards every place.

Mistress of Hearths where love is kept,

Protector of creatures who walk and have slept.

O She Who Purrs in the Sun’s bright flame,

Whose gentle eyes know every name—

Watch over this little one night and day,

Keep harm and sickness far away.

Drive off all shadows that linger near,

Let comfort reign, and calm, not fear.

Fill their life with health and light,

Your blessing guarding through every night.

O Bastet, Kind-Heart, Mother of Peace,

Let joy in their body never cease.

By your grace may their path be clear,

Held in your arms, forever dear.

[fernsinthemist]

Dua Wenut! ☥🌙🐇✨🌿

A cozy, early morning devotional doodle while offering green tea. One of my main deities, although I especially associate her with this time of year. 💜

[christinevioletart]

Bastet, She Who Protects Pen and ink on paper 30x42 cm

New art offering for goddess Bastet/Bast. She is associated with cats due to later Egyptian iconography. Her role is that of a powerful protector of the home and nurturer. Think of how important cats were in ancient times for hunting and killing disease-ridden mice in homes and crops.

She symbolizes the more benevolent and tame side of Sekhmet, the lioness. Together with Hathor, all 3 goddesses share the epithet 'Eye of Ra', denoting their solar nature.

Bastet is also associated with sensuality, festivities and joy. During the Egyptian New Year small cat statues were exchanged between households.

[wtf-a-psychoanalysis]

Anpu

(Anubis)

[fernsinthemist]

Trying to rekindle my relationship with art. Naturally, I decided to draw Anubis. Dua Anpu! <3

[khonsu-temple]

Spring Hymn to Bastet, Lady of Joy

Hail Bastet, Golden, who dances in light,

Daughter of Ra, whose heart is bright.

With soft-step grace through blooming air,

You wake the laughter everywhere.

The fields grow warm beneath your gaze,

The flowers rise in scented praise.

Your gentle paw on earth is laid,

And winter’s shadow starts to fade.

Mistress of Joy, of song and play,

You turn the night to living day.

With sistrum’s sound and bright delight,

You fill the world with shining light.

Soft is your step, yet strong your will,

You guard the home, you calm, you thrill.

In spring renewed, in warmth begun,

You purr beneath the rising sun.

O Bastet fair, with eyes that gleam,

You walk the world in golden dream.

Bring life, bring joy, bring love anew—

All beauty wakes and sings to you.

[whosmikey]

I drew Sekhmet as an act of devotion (and to inspire a tattoo for my friend’s dad)

[kowshik228]

Isis!! And Happy Woman’s Day!!!

[carnelianseeds]

Prayer to Sekhmet for Justice

I call upon Sekhmet: Opener of Ways, She Whose Opportunity Escapeth Her Not to enflame my swift action, to uphold ma'at, that we might do what is just, and prevail.

Turn away traitor, make action of anger, stand over our shoulders with measured breath; Great Lady of Laws, set right all injustice, for you are the Protectress of Divine Order.

I shy not away from the fury that guides me, righteously burning the bridges I must. Safeguard the fire we light in resistance. Bolster our hearts against the enemy.

I call upon Sekhmet: Unwavering Warrior, who Devours, who Burns, with Beautiful Light. Hold back the darkness, stand with our fight, and in all battles help us be victorious.

[do2faj]

I’m drawing Isis and Osiris for an art contest and I didn’t want him to feel left out

[azraelnex666]

[trisanne]

Ammit: The Spiritual Composter?

🐊🦁🐘

Someone in one of my Kemetism groups once asked about worshipping Ammit—whether it’s even possible and if anyone actually practices it. My Egyptological knowledge suggests that Ammit wasn’t worshipped in the traditional sense; she had no formal cult. While she technically belongs to the Netjeru, much like Set or deities of foreign origin, she was more of a being toward whom the standard approach was: "Pray that you never end up in her jaws.".

Christians have their "Go to Hell!", certain Slavic regions used phrases like "May the Licho take you," and the Chinese wish "May you live in interesting times" is anything but kind or benevolent. I’m not sure if the ancient Egyptians had specific profanities or curses for when someone got under their skin, but it’s entirely possible they were linked to Ammut.

As I’ve mentioned before, heka isn't just rituals involving herbs, sigils, crystals, or candles. It is, above all, responsibility for one's own words. Words have power. In the Depeche Mode song "Enjoy the Silence," despite the upbeat synth-pop melody, the message is clear: "Words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm." Words can wound, and they possess real, creative (and/or destructive) force.

Others might have different ideas about Ammut’s role today, but looking at the behavior of my late dog, Mela, I started thinking that this goddess could be quite useful—especially if we integrate magic into our practice. Ammut appears here as a fascinating creature who can "eat" everything we no longer want: the things we wish to reject, cut ourselves off from, or whatever is "indigestible" or toxic in our lives.

However, extreme caution is required. Even a pet who loves table scraps can eventually vomit, get diarrhea, or fail to digest something completely. Mela could swallow a sausage along with the plastic casing or eat grass, which sometimes made me cringe when I’d see those items sticking out of her backside during our next walk.

Think of Ammut, then, as a kind of spiritual compost bin. But care for her as you would care for any other animal during feeding—just because something is 'eaten' (annihilated by magic) doesn't mean it won't cause the occasional 'stomach revolutions ' for the Devourer (or in your own life).