Anubis, also known as Inpu and Anpu in Ancient Egyptian mythology, is the god of funerary rites, protector of graves, and guide to the Underworld, in Ancient Egyptian mythology, usually depicted as a canine or a man with a canine head.
BASIC INFO:
Appearance: in Egyptian mythology, Anubis is typically depicted as a jackal-headed deity or a man with the head of a jackal. He is often depicted wearing a loincloth and holding a flail or a pair of scales. The jackal head represents Anubis' role as the guide to the Underworld, while the flail and scales represent his role as the judge of the dead. Some later representations of Anubis also show him holding a scepter, which is a staff symbolizing power and authority.
Personality: he is often portrayed as a serious and mysterious figure. He is known as the guide and guardian of the Underworld, and he is responsible for helping the dead on their journey to the afterlife. Anubis is also depicted as just and fair, using his scales to weigh the heart of the deceased against the Feather of Ma’at to determine their worthiness for the afterlife. Despite his association with death and the Underworld, Anubis is also seen as a protector and guide for the living, and he is believed to help those who call upon him for protection and guidance.
Symbols: flail, crook, sceptre, and mummy gauze
God of: the dead, mummification, embalming, the afterlife, and tombs
Culture: Egyptian
Plants: star anise, benzoin, cloves, cardamom, frankincense, myrrh, rosemary, cypress, pomegranate, cedarwood, blue lotus, juniper, lilies, and black roses.
Crystals: black obsidian, onyx, jet, garnet, smoky quartz, babingtonite, augite, alabandite, agate geode, petrified palmwood, brochantite, agate, labradorite, trolleite, melanite, dendritic opal, larvikite, biotite, fire opal, merlinite, bloodstone, hematite, and black tourmaline.
Animals: jackal, dog, flies, scarab beetle, Ibis bird, and snake
Practices: death witchcraft, necromancy, protection, death magick, guidance (especially through transitions), shadow work, funerary rites, cremation rituals, death positive activism, funeral service provision, divination, and ancestor worship
Colours: black, gold, green, and red
Number: 13
Zodiac: Scorpio
Tarot: Death
Planets: Pluto
Days: Monday, Thoth (Thuty) Festival, Opening of the Mouth ceremony, Festival of the Divine Birth, Nile Flood Festival, Festival of the Dead, and Festival of the Jackal
Parents: Ra (his father originally), Hesat (mother), Bastet (sometimes referred to as his mother), Osiris (his father in later stories), and Isis (his mother in later stories).
Siblings: Horus, Babi, Sopdet, Wepwawet, and Bata
Partner: Anput and Nephthys
Children: Kebechet
MISC:
• Flail: the flail is associated with Anubis because it was believed to have been used by him in the process of mummification. In ancient Egyptian mythology, the flail was a tool used to separate the body of the deceased from its wrappings. It was also associated with the idea of balance and justice, as the flail had two heads that were believed to represent the balance of life and death. In some depictions, Anubis is shown holding a flail in his hands as a symbol of his role as a judge of the dead.
• Crook: it was a staff with a curved end and was used by shepherds to guide their flocks. In Egyptian mythology, the crook was associated with the god Osiris and later with Anubis as well. It was believed to represent Anubis' role as a shepherd of souls, guiding the deceased through the afterlife and protecting them from danger. Additionally, the crook was seen as a symbol of authority and power, as the pharaohs were often depicted carrying one as a sign of their divine rule.
• Sceptre: in ancient Egypt, a sceptre was a staff that was carried by the pharaohs and gods to symbolize their power and authority. For Anubis, his sceptre was known as the Pesesh-kef Sceptre, and it represented his role as a guide and protector of the dead. The Pesesh-kef was a symbol of his status as a god and was used to perform rituals and ceremonies related to the afterlife. It was also believed to have healing or magical properties and was sometimes buried with people to protect them on their journey through the afterlife.
• Jackal: Anubis is often depicted with the head of a jackal, which is one of the reasons why jackals are associated with him. Jackals were considered scavengers and were known to be present in the deserts where many Egyptian burials took place. For this reason, they were believed to have been closely associated with death and the afterlife. The jackal was also said to have the ability to navigate the underworld, which further strengthened its association with Anubis, who was considered the guide and protector of the deceased in the afterlife.
• Mummy gauze: the material used to wrap and bind the mummies of the deceased. Anubis, as the god of mummification and the afterlife, was closely associated with the practice of mummification and often depicted holding rolls of mummy gauze as a symbol of his role. In addition, mummy gauze was believed to have magical or protective properties, and some Egyptians would use it as a talisman to keep themselves or their loved ones safe from harm. As a result, mummy gauze became a potent symbol of Anubis' power and connection to the underworld.
• The colour black: often associated with death and the underworld, this is likely because of the dark, fertile soil of the Nile River banks, where many Egyptian burials took place. Anubis, as the god of death and the afterlife, was closely associated with the Underworld and the process of mummification, which required the use of black resin and tar. As a result, the color black became a powerful symbol of Anubis and his domain, and was often used in paintings, carvings, and other representations of the god.
FACTS ABOUT ANUBIS:
• He likes metal music (especially black metal), dark crystal jewelry, gothic style, and dark coloured sports cars.
• In the Egyptian Book of the Dead, it is said that Anubis weighs the heart of the deceased against the Feather of Ma’at to determine their worthiness for the afterlife.
• Anubis was regularly invoked for protection as well as vengeance.
• He helped Iris bring Osiris back from the dead.
• His time of day is dusk.
• Anubis is very caring and kind to his worshipper.
• The name “Anubis” is the Greek form of the Egyptian name “Anpu” which means to decay.
• He is not a demon or evil entity.
• Anubis was said to be the creator of embalming.
• The Greeks associated Anubis with Hermes, the Greek god who guided the dead to the afterlife. The two would be joined together to create Hermanubis, making him more accessible to non-Egyptians.
• A very sweet entity and only wishes to help guide people in the right direction.
• He knows the date of everyone’s death and may be petitioned to reveal it.
• Anubis is one of the oldest Egyptian gods.
• He is represented by the colour black.
HOW TO INVOKE ANUBIS:
Connect with Anubis as you would any other deity—with profound respect and gratitude. He selects devotees who are willing to face their shadows, and who aren’t afraid of spirts and death. Come to him with a pure heart and pure intentions.
To work with him, you can: read about him, create sacred altar space for him, leave offerings for Anubis in his sacred space, call him by his real name Anpu (to decay), research the mummification process and purpose, explore your beliefs about death, do shadow work and ritual work with him, and visiting cemeteries.
PRAYER FOR ANUBIS:
Oh great and powerful Anubis, Lord of the Dead and guide of souls, I call upon you now in this moment. I honour and respect your wisdom and strength, and I seek your guidance and protection on my journey through this life and into the next.
Please bless me with your presence and wisdom as I embark on this new path. Show me the way to make the choices that will lead to a good and honorable life, and give me the courage to face the unknown with bravery and confidence.I offer this prayer to you with gratitude and reverence. Hail to you, Lord Anubis.
SIGNS THAT ANUBIS IS CALLING YOU:
• Spiritual signs, such as meditative visions or dream visitations.
• Seeing black dogs and bones.
• A strong feeling of connection to Anubis or the Egyptian pantheon.
• Finding yourself increasingly drawn to topics related to death, the afterlife, or spirituality.
• A sense of being guided or protected in times of difficulty or distress.
• Finding objects related to death, burial, or the occult in unexpected places.
• Experiencing unusual synchronicities or coincidences related to the god.
• Having a strong desire to learn more about the Egyptian pantheon or the lore surrounding Anubis.
OFFERINGS:
• Cool water.
• Strong liquor, like rum.
• Spicy foods.
• Dark and bitter chocolate and beer.
• Practicing divination.
• Strong incense: frankincense, cedarwood, and myrrh.
• Black coffee.
• Shadow work (only if you’re emotionally prepared for it).
• Pomegranates.
• Feathers.
• Aged cheese.
• Sourdough.
• Red meat: beef (especially steak), pork, lamb, and goat.
• Bitter chocolate.
• Cypress oil.
• Bones and skulls.
• Pumpkin spice.
• Locks and keys.
• Bread.
• Crystals: black obsidian, onyx, jet, garnet, smoky quartz, labradorite, bloodstone, and hematite.
• Scales.
• Logical puzzles.
• Dog things.
• Bandages.
• Karkadeh.
DEVOTIONAL ACTS:
• Honour the dead and your ancestors
• Leaving flowers on graves.
• Support orphans and the homeless.
• Act as a guide for someone.
• Live your life as if it was your last (mindfully).
• Volunteer in cleaning cemeteries or in your local mortuary.
• Dress in neutral and dark colours.
• Collect animal bones. Clean then and breathe life into them (do so ethically, killing animals for bones is a blatant disrespect for Anubis, the animal, and the law).
• Adopt unwanted animals (the ones who are critically ill or are of old age) and give them the best life before they pass.
• Wearing black clothing in his honour.
• Volunteer or donate to local dog shelters.
• Research him.
• Get involved with spirit work.
• Practice divination; in the Papyri, Anubis is noted to be an intermediary for divination.
• Get into herbology: his priests were skilled herbal healers and dealt with many herbs during the mummification process.
• Draw, paint, or sculpt something in his honour.
Crystals: Lapis lazuli, larvakite, indigo gabbro, labradorite, obsidian, fire opal, hematite, onyx, blue goldstone, black tourmaline, black jade, smokey/black quartz, black amethyst, Libyan desert glass, citrine, prophecy stone, cerusite
Element: Earth
Planet: The Moon, Saturn, Pluto
Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn
Metal: Gold, silver
Tarot: Death, Judgment, the Moon
Day: Friday, Saturday
Direction: West
Domains: Life, death and rebirth, afterlife, funerary practices, tarot, divination, necromancy/death work, mediumship, manifestation, good fortune and prosperity, balance, duality, shadow work, inner growth/healing, emotion or "the heart", truth, ancient wisdom
Offerings: Cool water, dark chocolate, black coffee, bones, rum, whiskey, mead, wine, incense, ankhs, jackal/dog themed items/figures, gold objects, coins, paying respects to the dead
hi yall, another purely based in UPG, new agey post! historically, deity offerings for the ancient egyptians often took the form of art/sculpture/hymns, incense (like frankincense or myrrh), or offerings of food (especially meat and bread) and drink (wine/ale, mostly). dialogue with the gods was often facilitated through the pharaohs or funerary rites, but your average person had access to daily magic and regular temples as well.
Dating back to ancient times, perfume has been commonly used in witchcraft and the art of manifestation.
In the middle ages, perfume was used to protect from evil, act as a potion to aid in manifestation and spellcasting. It also aided many witches in seduction, and mystifying the wearer, making them draw in many men (or women!)
The term “aphrodisiac” for perfume is thrown around frequently, but at its core, an aphrodisiac fragrance is solely powered in the ingredients and notes in the perfume. These notes may include rose, jasmine, vanilla, sweet fruits, like apples and cherries, lychee, musk, etc.
Many of these notes have very strong associations in witchcraft, such as apples, jasmine, rose, and cherries being associated with drawing in love, lust, confidence, and otherwise. You can use fragrance to strengthen a spell, or work in manifesting love from a certain someone!
The goddess aphrodite is also commonly associated with self love, perfume, lust, and beauty. Perfume serves as a wonderful offering for this goddess, and using this perfume can connect you further with this goddess.
Here, i’ll supply a number of love based perfume notes (and good inclusions for any love based work!) Thank you so much for reading!
Rose - A wonderful note associated with passion, love, self love, beauty, confidence, and lust. Using this in a perfume may help attract a suitor if put on with intention, it may also help grow confidence!
Apple - Commonly associated with fertility, love, lust, and prosperity, this is the fruit of aphrodite! Seen as the “forbidden fruit”
Strawberry - It’s heart shaped form has made this fruit associated with aphrodite, along with its sweet, fruity flavor and red color resonates with love, attraction, and beauty. Historically, strawberry’s have been seen as the emblem of fertility.
Vanilla - Vanilla is often used in love spells, as an ingredient to attract pure love, fortune, and protection. In the middle east, they used vanilla commonly as an aphrodisiac. Also associated with aphrodite!
Cinnamon - Used to enhance sex life, attract love and lust, and aid in success! A very powerful spice
Almond - Aids in fertility, good luck, and securing lasting love. it also is supposed to help encourage youthfulness!
Raspberry - previously worn as a charm to aid in fertility, they are seen as talisman to aid in good luck, love, and attract blessings in marriage.
I’ll most likely make more of these in the coming weeks, i love how rich the connection between perfume and witchcraft is
i feel like more people don’t talk about intention, and perfume selection when it comes to witchcraft. scent selection is a wonderful way of manifesting things to come your way, or using rose, or apple perfumes to work with aphrodite. i’m going to make a detailed post later, but perfume notes and intention go SO FAR when it comes to manifestation!!
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