#Eye of Horus Amulet

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Ancient Egyptian Magic: Spells, Amulets, and Rituals from One of the Oldest Magical Traditions

When you think of Egypt, you might picture grand pyramids, mysterious hieroglyphs, and powerful pharaohs. But did you know that magic was a huge part of daily life in Ancient Egypt? 

From protective amulets to powerful spells, Egyptians had a deep belief in the supernatural and weren’t shy about using it to navigate their world.

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Magic in Everyday Life: The Power of Heka

First things first—let’s talk about Heka. In Ancient Egypt, Heka wasn’t just a concept; it was considered the divine force that made magic possible.

Egyptians believed that Heka was a gift from the gods that could heal, protect, and even influence events. Everyone from the highest priest to the everyday farmer believed in the power of Heka and used it in their daily lives.

Amulets: Tiny Objects, Big Power

One of the coolest aspects of Egyptian magic was their use of amulets. These were small objects, often shaped like animals or symbols, that people wore or carried to protect themselves.

The Egyptians believed that these amulets were infused with magical properties that could ward off evil, bring good luck, or even help in the afterlife.

Some of the most popular amulets included:

The Ankh Symbolizing life and immortality, this cross-like symbol was one of the most powerful amulets.

The Eye of Horus Known as the “Wadjet,” this amulet offered protection and healing.

The Scarab Representing the sun god Ra, this beetle-shaped amulet was believed to bring rebirth and regeneration.

These amulets were often placed in tombs to protect the deceased in the afterlife, but they were also worn in daily life to keep the wearer safe from harm.

Spells and Incantations: Words of Power

The Egyptians took their spells seriously. These weren’t just a bunch of random words—they were carefully crafted incantations that called upon gods and goddesses for help.

These spells were often written on papyrus, carved into tombs, or inscribed on everyday objects.

One famous collection of spells is known as the Book of the Dead. Despite its spooky name, this wasn’t a book about death but rather a guide for the deceased to navigate the afterlife.

It contained spells to protect the soul on its journey and ensure a safe passage to the afterlife.

There were also spells for everyday problems. Whether you needed protection from a snake bite, help with a love interest, or success in a business deal, there was likely a spell for that.

The key was in the words themselves—Egyptians believed that speaking these words aloud had the power to make things happen.

Rituals: Connecting with the Divine

Rituals were another major part of Egyptian magic. These were elaborate ceremonies often performed by priests in temples, but sometimes by individuals at home.

The purpose of these rituals varied—some were meant to honor the gods, others to ensure a good harvest, and some were even designed to control the forces of nature.

One of the most famous rituals was the Opening of the Mouth ceremony. This was performed on the deceased to restore their senses in the afterlife, allowing them to eat, drink, and speak again.

It’s a powerful example of how seriously the Egyptians took the idea of life after death and the role of magic in ensuring it.

The Legacy of Egyptian Magic

So, why does all this matter today? Well, Ancient Egyptian magic has had a huge influence on the world. Many of the symbols, rituals, and ideas from Ancient Egypt have made their way into other cultures and even into modern spiritual practices.

Whether you’re fascinated by history or just love the idea of ancient wisdom, there’s a lot we can learn from the Egyptians and their magical traditions.

At the end of the day, Egyptian magic is a reminder that humans have always been searching for ways to connect with the world around them, to find meaning, and to protect themselves from the unknown. And honestly, that’s something that never really goes out of style.

Until next time, friends. Stay curious, keep exploring, and remember—magic is everywhere if you know where to look!

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The eye

The eye symbol was used since antiquity as an apotropaic talisman to protect from evil spirits. Eye is associated with vision, clarity and with the experience of the sensible world and the underworld.

The symbol is also associated to knowledge, in ancient Greece it was related to the Glaukopis Athena, the goddess of wisdom and her association with the birds of prey such as Owls, Crows and Seagulls. The glimmering eye that can see and perceive things from this world and from the other and that is always watching and judging. In ancient Greece this concept was also used in ritual mask such as the Gorgoneion or the primeval representations of the divine presence of Dionysus. Traditional talismans such as the Nazar and the Mati probably took its origins from these ancient traditions or even from previous Mesopotamian origins. Eyes were depicted on vases, temples doors, ships, and charms to protect humans from negative energies such as the evil eye, the envious gaze, and malevolent spirits.

In ancient Egypt the eye symbol was depicted as the two specular eyes of Horus and Ra and represented well-being, healing, and protection. Egyptian texts say that Horus's right eye was the sun and his left eye the moon. The symbol was connected with the myth of the conflict between Horus and his uncle Set in which his rival tore out one of Horus's eyes and the eye was subsequently returned to Horus with the assistance of the god Thoth. Horus subsequently offered the eye to his deceased father Osiris, and its revitalizing power sustained Osiris in the afterlife.

The right eye, the solar eye was also called the Wedjat and represented the eye of Ra. This eye was seen as a feminine extension of the god, a Goddess with both protective and destructive powers representing the benevolent and damaging energy of the sun. It is also equated with the red light that appears before sunrise, and with the morning star that precedes and signals the sun's arrival. The power of this goddess stands in the representation of the womb in which the sun god enters at sunset, impregnating her and setting the stage for his rebirth at sunrise. Consequently, the eye, as womb and mother of the child form of Ra, is also the consort of the adult Ra. This goddess is sometimes associated with feline and reptile form goddesses like Hathor and Sekhmet and with the Uraeus symbol, the cobra. These totemic animals incarnate the ferocious and protective energy of the dark feminine and, in the myths, the Wedjat is often used as a protecting or destructive weapon by the Sun god.

In German mythology the god Odin sacrificed his eye to obtain knowledge becoming the wisest god and achieving the magical knowledge. The sacrifice of the eye represents the loss of the vision in order to obtain an enhanced perception. The God exchanged a profane mode of perception, for a sacred mode of perception informed by divine, ancestral wisdom. In this case the eye symbolize once again wisdom and Odin is also associated with birds of prey and psychopomp birds such as ravens and their magical abilities to perceive and move through the veils of the worlds.

In many oriental religious traditions, the eye of wisdom is depicted by the Third eye, a mystical invisible eye, located on the forehead, which provides perception beyond ordinary sight. The third eye refers to the gate that leads to the inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In spirituality, the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment. It often associated with religious visions, clairvoyance, the ability to observe chakras and auras, precognition, and out-of-body experiences.

Eye also recalls to the female breast and to the egg cell symbolizing the portal of life, the ancestral creative energy, and its protection power. In modern days the eye symbol is still used as a protection amulet representing the ability of seeing through things, the mystical knowledge, and warding power against evil.

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The collar's place of origin is ancient Meroë in what is now Sudan, about 200 km northeast of the capital Khartoum. This was the residence of the Meroë Empire, which existed from 300 BC to the middle of the 4th century AD. The northern cemetery in the immediate vicinity of the city was occupied from about 250 BC to the middle of the 4th century AD - a period of use of about 600 years - and in its pyramid tombs thirty kings, eight reigning queens and three princes are buried.

One of the pyramids, Beg. N. 6, was built for the reigning queen Amanishakheto, whose burial dates back to the second half of the 1st century BC. This pyramid was almost completely destroyed in 1834 by the Italian Guiseppe Ferlini while searching for treasures. Even if his information on the deposit of the finds in the tomb superstructure is disputed today, their uniqueness is not. Irrespective of the discussion about the authenticity of the pieces, King Ludwig I of Bavaria acquired 90 objects for the collection there as early as 1840. In the 19th century, but only after Karl Richard Lepsius traveled to and studied the pyramids of Meroë as part of the Royal Prussian Expedition in 1844, the purchase of the majority of the items for the Berlin museums was completed. Among the grave finds, the vessels, the imported objects and the body jewelry should be mentioned in particular. The largest group by far, the body jewelry, includes over sixty signet rings, ten shield rings, ten bracelets, numerous chain links and pendants as well as amulets.

Two modern shoulder collars (ÄM 1755, 1757) were put together from countless pearls and amulets, as they are usually worn by royal and non-royal persons, but also gods in the relief depictions. However, these images do not provide any clues for a detailed reconstruction, as they consistently reproduce traditional, highly abstract patterns that have little to do with the actual appearance of such wide decorative collars. The term shoulder collar refers to the way it is worn, as the individual chain strands are placed in several rows over the wearer's shoulder and chest.

The tightly threaded shoulder collar includes uneven pearls in abstract form as well as numerous ankh signs, djed pillars, uraeus snakes, scarabs, udjat eyes and fish. The materials used were glass and faience of different colors, as well as carnelian, snail shells and stones.

(J. Helmbold-Doyé)

Pottery, glass, carnelian, and stone necklace or collar from the funerary cache of Queen Amanishakheto of Nubia (modern Sudan.) This is a modern creation using the found beads. Dates to the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. From the Egyptian Museum of Berlin.

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Wadjet Eye Amulet

Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1070-664 BC. Made of Egyptian faience and aragonite. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 26.7.1032

Wadjet eye amulets were among the most popular amulets of ancient Egypt. The wadjet eye represents the healed eye of the god Horus and embodies healing power as well as regeneration and protection in general.

This faience eye here is an intriguing combination of the regular wadjet eye with a wing, two uraei, and a lion. This combination alludes to various ancient Egyptian stories that involve the eye of the sun-god Re.

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[ HoS ] ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AMULETS

The Isis knot is just as iconic as it is mysterious. It is unclear what this knot is meant to represent exactly: some Egyptologists argue it may have been a very ancient form of menstrual pad, while others believe it had religious or decorative purposes."

The Djed Pillar, representing Osiris' spine, is a powerful amulet used by both the living and the dead. Often made from various materials, it is also depicted in Egyptian art with a pair of hands and a feathered crown topped by the sun, symbolizing Osiris and divine resurrection.

The Ancient Egyptians believed the core of our intelligence and mind was the heart, rather than the brain. They couldn’t determine this latter's purpose, so during the mummification process, they discarded it, pulling it out through the nose with a hook, leaving only the essential vital organs to be preserved for the afterlife. In fact, the heart was regarded as both the source of emotions and feelings, and the seat of one's entire being—no wonder it was shaped like a vase!

Even those unfamiliar with Ancient Egyptian art recognize this iconic symbol. Over time, the Ankh, or 'Key of Life,' became synonymous with Egypt itself and its ancient religion. Some Egyptologists suggest that its shape may have been inspired by a knotted cloth, though its use was primarily decorative.

In some murals, strings of Ankh symbols were used to represent water, as it was the ultimate symbol of life for the Egyptians—everything originated from it, making the Ankh a fitting metaphor.

In other depictions, gods are shown 'spoon-feeding' pharaohs and the dead with an Ankh in their hands, symbolizing the soul being revived by the divine as it begins its journey to the afterlife."

One of the most common artifacts found by archaeologists during excavations, the Scarab is an iconic amulet that served many purposes for both the living and the dead.

In life, it was used as a seal, a protective amulet, or simply as jewelry, often worn as a ring or necklace, typically linked to a golden wire. In death, it was frequently placed around the neck and functioned as a protective charm for the heart, earning the name 'heart scarab.'

The scarab was the sacred animal of the god Khepri and symbolized the sun.

For the Ancient Egyptians, the soul was divided into several parts—nine in total, including the physical body. It was crucial that each of these parts made it to the afterlife, allowing the dead to be reborn in the Duat, the Egyptian underworld. The Ba, which represents our unique personality, was often placed on the mummy's chest so it could rest near the heart, another key component of the soul.

In Ancient Egypt, the papyrus stem was a common decorative element. Temple columns were often shaped to resemble this iconic plant. Its frequent appearance in Egyptian art was partly due to its significant color: green, the color of resurrection, sacred to the god Osiris. By placing a papyrus-shaped amulet around a mummy’s neck, the Egyptians believed it would ensure eternal youth for the soul in the afterlife.

The Eye of Horus, modeled after the left eye of the falcon god of kingship, is one of the most iconic symbols of Ancient Egypt. Found in numerous tombs, it was continuously produced from the late Old Kingdom through to the Roman period. It served both as an amulet to ward off evil and as a decoration on boats and mummies. Representing the moon and the righteous nature of the god, it is also closely connected to other benevolent deities, such as Osiris, Thoth, and Ma'at. Tied to the story of Horus's restored eye, it became a symbol of health and healing.

Used exclusively in funerary contexts, this peculiar amulet depicts the index and middle fingers of a right hand, which were believed to 'heal' the incision made by embalmers to remove the mummy’s organs during the mummification process.

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O thou who art in matter manifest, thou bride and queen as thou art Mother and daughter of the Slain One.

O thou who art the Lady of the Earth, hear me O lady Isis hear and save. --Israel Regardie’s Invocation to Isis

Egyptian Art - Eye of Horus and Ankh amulet

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Random Doctor Who Facts You Might Not Know, Part 59

The Moderator was employed by Josiah W. Dogbolter to find the Fifth Doctor’s TARDIS. He fatally shot Gus Goodman, the Doctor’s companion at the time, leaving the Doctor in tears. (Comic: The Moderator)

According to Charley, the TARDIS gardens are the Eighth Doctor’s pride and joy. It contains all sorts of plants, a stream, and even a swing set. (Audio: Scaredy Cat)

Earth was purportedly invaded once a week while the Third Doctor was in exile. (Novel: Doctor Who and the Krikkitmen)

By one of several accounts, the Sixth Doctor regenerated after he lost almost all his chronon energy (simply put, time energy) in a fight with the Lamprey. (Novel: Spiral Scratch) This suggests that chronon energy is necessary for Time Lord life.

The Eighth Doctor can play a variety of instruments, including the flute, the banjo, the harp, the harpsichord, the theremin, the violin, and the wobbleboard, among others. (Novel: The Year of the Intelligent Tigers)

The Eighth Doctor can also play the piano and has played "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath on it before. (Novel: Eater of the Wasps)

Time travel can cause all sorts of particles, such as bockatrons, harminum, and artron oxidants, to become accumulated in the bodies of the travelers. These particles are addictive, and it is possible to get a contact high when nearby a time traveler. (Novel: The Book of the Still)

River Song and the Thirteenth Doctor have shared a mental link with each other before. It helped River keep her mind focused, and she then used the Eye of Horus to defeat Death. (Novel: The Ruby's Curse)

The Seventh Doctor sometimes erased parts of his memory if he didn't think they would still be useful in order to make room for new memories. (Novel: Timewyrm: Genesys; Audio: The Eye of Horus)

The Amulet of the Wastelands was a Gallifreyan superweapon that got lost on Earth. During his exile, the Third Doctor was sent to retrieve it. This weapon was capable of moving entire planets around as well as controlling the minds of people hypnotically. (Audio: Operation: Hellfire)

Tania Bell received her keys from a version of the curator who resembled an elderly Eleventh Doctor - all bowties and elbows. (Audio: The Keys of Baker Street)

The Eighth Doctor once used a personal chameleon circuit to defeat the Threshold by taking on the appearance of a female Threshold agent, going by the alias Gracie Witherspoon. (Comic: Wormwood)

The Third Doctor once encountered a version of the Master who had been extracted from their time stream. This incarnation was a masked woman who wore a frilly black dress. Her black hair had been streaked with white, and it was combed back from her forehead. Her cheekbones and brow were similar to those of other incarnations of the Master the Third Doctor had encountered. (Novel: Harvest of Time)

While trying to get to a nearby courtyard to save Charley from the guillotine, the Doctor materialized his TARDIS in many incorrect locations and went on all sorts of adventures with his new traveling companion and friend, Guy, who was a gorilla that wore a cravat and a scarlet waistcoat and liked K-pop. (Audio: The Mummy Speaks!)

The Eighth Doctor once admitted that he couldn't tell the difference between old and young humans because they all looked the same to him, just like how fruit flies all looked the same to humans. (Audio: Eclipse)

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Face of the coffin of the “Belgrade mummy”, ancient Egyptian mummy from the Ptolemaic period, late 4th-early 3rd century BC around 300 years BC, from the collection of the National Museum of Serbia in Belgrade.

The coffin with the mummy was purchased in Luxor, Egypt, by Pavle Riđički in late 19th century, who donated it to the National Museum of Serbia in 1888.

This antropoid (human-like) coffin contains a mummy of Nesmin, ancient Egyptian priest from Akhmim, some 200 kilometers north of Luxor. Name Nesmin means “The one who belongs to god Min”. In 1885 in Luxor a stone stele was found, carved with inscription dedicated to Nesmin and his family, saying thet Nesmin, as all his male ancestors, was a priest in a temple dedicated to Min, god of fertility and harvest. The stele is now kept in Egyptian Museum in Kairo in Egypt.

The coffin is made of the tamarix wood, and it used to be richly decorated with painted motifs in vivid colors and some details in gold. Only traces of the coloration are now preserved. Below the chin is a hole which used to hold a ceremonial beard. Eyes and eyebrows on the face of the coffin were made of blue glass paste, and face was covered with gold. In the stomack area is painted goddess Nut with spread wings, and below are two symetrical figures of god Anubis.

Lower part of the lid also bears and important hieroglyphic inscription, a passage from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, chapter 191 dedicated to the return of the soul into the body. This chapter is rarely find on the coffins, only about 20 coffins with this text are known so far.

Dimensions of the coffin – 182.5 x 52 x 42 cm.

Arms of the Nesmin’s mummy were crossed on the chest, and nails on his hands and toes were covered with gold. Eyes were replaced with non-metalic implants. Within the banages of the mummy were found different amulets made of gold, lapis lazuli semi-precious stone and faiance representing djed pillars, gods Nephtys, Horus, Isis and Maat, Eye of Horus and heart amulet, along with composite necklace comprised of many faiance beads. The mummy also contained papirus scroll of the Book of the Dead.

Cartonage mask and cover of the mummy are preserved only in framents, on which are visible falcon heads painted on the collar, and figures of goddesses Isis, Nephtys and Nut and some minor deities.

Anthropological analysis showed that Nesmin suffered from spine deformities spondylosis and scoliosis. He was around 165 cm tall and was about 50 years old when he died.

The coffin and Nesmin’s mummy are currently kept in Archaeological collection of Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade

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I wear the same pieces of jewelry every day (one necklace, five bracelets, eight rings) and sometimes add some on to heighten my outfit but because I wear so much to be comfortable (free fidgets!!) most of them I associate with my deities. an eye of horus amulet for Sekhmet, a moon phases ring for Selene, rose quartz bracelet for Aphrodite, pentagram ring for Freyja, goldstone bracelet for Apollo, and then some. that way I have them close with me every time I go out <3

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Protection & Warding ⚔️ [long post]

A guide on protecting yourself and your home. 

Personal Protection

Wear an amulet on your person - can be made from man-made or natural materials so long as its intent is to protect

Keep a protective crystal in your pocket

Craft a small protective spell jar and keep on your person

Anoint yourself with a protective oil

Place an energetic shield around yourself 

Place a glamour on yourself to go unnoticed in the presence of harmful or negative energies

Carry a piece of iron on your person

Bathe with a wash made from protective herbs

Sleep with a sachet of herbs under your pillow or hanging above your bed to prevent nightmares

Prayers and offerings to your patron deity

Hang a protective amulet from the rearview mirror in your vehicle for safe travels

Home & Hearth Protection

Hang rose stems with thorns intact above the entrance of your home

Hang an upside down horseshoe above the entrance of your home (some lore states you should hang the horseshoe right-side-up)

Hang wind chimes or bells outside of your home

Create a “Witch Bottle” and bury in your front yard, or in a potted plant on your porch

Create a “Witch’s Ladder” or “Witch Ball” and hang it either inside or outside of your home

Hang imagery of protective symbols outside or around your home

Burn protective incense in your home

Create a room spray made from protective oils and spray around your home

Create a protective wash and use it to clean your windows, door frames, and tile/wooden floors 

Use the wash mentioned above to “paint” symbols of protection on the outside of your front door, on your porch, etc. 

Place a protective crystal at each corner inside your home

Place a small glass of salt at each corner inside your home

Hammer 3 iron nails into your front door

Create a protective powder and sprinkle around the perimeter of your home - alternately, sprinkle outside of your front and back door

Create a sachet filled with protective herbs and crystals - keep inside or outside of your home, in your vehicle, etc.

Hang mirrors inside of your home

Place a crystal grid at the center of your home using protective crystals

Call upon your patron deity to protect your home and those who reside in it

Protective Symbols & Items

Pentacle

Triquetra 

Witch’s Knot

Algiz (Elhaz) rune

Vegvisir

Helm of Awe

Mjolnir

Glyph of the Moon, Mars, or Saturn

Eye of Horus

Ankh

Crossed Swords

Iron nails

Railroad spikes

Thorns

War Water

Flying Devil Oil

Third & Fifth Pentacle of Saturn; Third & Sixth Pentacle of Jupiter; Sixth Pentacle of Mars; Second, Third, & Fifth Pentacle of the Moon

Crystals

Agate

Amethyst - protection against psychic attacks and while traveling

Angel Aura Quartz - spiritual protection

Apophyllite

Aqua Aura Quartz - protection against psychic attacks

Aquamarine - protection while traveling via water

Astrophyllite

Aventurine

Beryl - protection while traveling

Blue Goldstone

Bowenite

Bronzite

Bustamite

Catlinite - spiritual protection

Carnelian - protection from negative emotions

Celestite - emotional protection

Chalcopyrite

Chrysoberyl

Citrine - protection from nightmares

Clear Quartz

Diamond

Dravite

Eudialyte

Fire Agate

Fluorite - protection against psychic attacks

Galaxite

Garnet

Indicolite

Infinite Stone

Jade

Jasper

Jet

Lapis Lazuli

Lepidolite

Malachite - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Moonstone - protection during pregnancy, childbirth, and while traveling via water

Mother of Pearl - protection for children

Nuumite

Obsidian

Onyx

Peridot

Pyrite

Rose Quartz - protection during pregnancy and childbirth

Ruby - protection of the home and hearth

Salt

Schorl

Shungite

Smithsonite

Smoky Quartz

Snowflake Obsidian

Sugilite

Tanzanite

Tiger’s Eye

Turquoise

Vauxite - protection from nightmares

Botanicals

Acacia, Aconite, Acorn (protection from lightning), African Violet, Ague, Alder (protection for the deceased), Alfalfa (protection from hunger and poverty), Alkanet (protection from snakebites and the fear of snakes), Aloe (protection from household accidents), Amaranth (protection from bullets), Amber, Angelica, Anise Seeds, Ash (protection from drowning and while traveling), Aspen (protection against thieves), Bamboo, Barley, Basil, Bay Laurel (protection from lightning), Bay Leaf (protection for your home and family, protection against baneful magic), Belladonna, Bergamot (protection from illness), Bilberry Bark, Birch (protection from lightning and infertility), Black Cohosh (protection from accidents and sudden death), Black Haw, Black Pepper, Blackberry, Bladderwrack (protection while traveling), Blessed Thistle, Bloodroot, Blue Violet, Blueberry, Boneset, Brimstone, Buckeye (protection against arthritis), Buckwheat, Cactus, Calamus, Calendula, Carnation, Caraway, Cascara Sagrada (protection against baneful magic), Catnip (protection while sleeping), Cedar (protection from lightning), Celandine, Chia, Chives, Chrysanthemum, Cilantro (protection for gardeners), Cinnamon, Cinquefoil (protection for loved ones on a journey), Clove (protection for babies), Clover, Coconut, Comfrey (protection while traveling), Coriander, Corn, Cotton, Cramp Bark, Cranberry, Cumin, Curry, Cypress, Daisy (protection for babies), Dandelion Root (protection while sleeping), Datura, Devil’s Bit, Devil’s Claw, Dill, Dogwood, Dragon’s Blood, Ebony, Elder (protection for the deceased), Elm (protection from lightning), Eucalyptus, False Unicorn Root (protection during pregnancy and childbirth), Fennel, Fern, Feverfew (protection against accidents and cold/flu), Figwort (protection for your home), Flaxseed (protection for your home, protection against baneful magic), Fleabane, Foxglove (protection for your home and garden), Frankincense, Gardenia, Garlic, Geranium, Ginger, Ginseng, Gorse (protection against baneful magic), Hawthorn (protection from lightning), Heather (protection against violent crimes), Heliotrope, Henna (protection from illness), Hickory, High John the Conqueror, Holly, Horseradish, Hyssop (protection for property against burglars and trespassers), Irish Moss (protection while traveling), Ivy, Juniper, Kava Kava, Lady Slipper (protection against baneful magic), Larch (protection against theft), Larkspur, Laurel, Lavender, Leek, Lemon, Lemon Verbena (protection of your home, protection from lightning and storms), Lettuce, Lime, Lotus, Lucky Hand Root (protection while traveling), Mandrake, Marigold (protection while sleeping), Marjoram, Marshmallow Root, Mimosa, Mint, Mistletoe (protection from lightning and fire), Mullein (protection from nightmares and baneful magic), Nutmeg, Oak Moss, Olive Leaf, Onion, Papyrus, Parsley (protection for your home), Peat Moss, Peony, Periwinkle (protection against snakes and poison), Pimpernel, Pine, Pineapple, Plantain (protection from snake bites and jealousy), Quince, Radish, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover (protection for pets), Rhubarb, Rice, Rowan, Rue, Sage, Sandalwood, Saw Palmetto, Sea Salt, Sheep Sorrel (protection from heart disease), Slippery Elm, Snapdragon, Solomon’s Seal, Spanish Moss, Spearmint, St. John’s Wort (protection from baneful magic, lightning, and fire), Straw Flower, Sunflower, Tangerine, Thistle, Toadflax, Tonka Bean (protection from disease), True Unicorn Root (protection from baneful magic), Valerian, Venus Fly Trap, Violet, Willow, Witch Hazel, Wood Aloe, Wood Betony, Woodruff, Wormwood (protection against dangerous roads while traveling), Yerba Santa, Yew, Yucca (protection of your home)

Metals

Chromium

Lead

Iron

Nickel

Pewter

Steel

Titanium

Zinc

Lunar Phases

Waxing - to attract protective energy and positivity

Full - generalized protection 

Waning - to banish negativity, thus protecting the caster

Planets

Moon

Mars

Saturn

Days of the Week

Monday

Tuesday

Saturday

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Eye of Horus (Wedjat) Amulet

Egyptian, Ptolemaic Period (305–30 BCE)

Referred to as wedjat, these amulets represent a human eye enhanced or combined with the characteristic markings of a falcon, and refer to the god Horus. Made in many variations for over 3,000 years, they convey wholeness and health.

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Eye of Ra Talon Abraxas

The Eye of Ra carries several layers of symbolism and meaning.

The symbol is often invoked as a protective amulet to ward off evil and provide safety. It is believed to offer the wearer divine protection against harm and danger. This feature of the eye is usually depicted as a lioness or a uraeus (i.e. a stylized, upright form of cobra in ancient Egypt).

The eye represents the incredible power and authority of the sun god Ra. It serves as a reminder of his control over creation and the forces of the universe.

Also, the symbol embodies duality and balance. It can switch between benevolence and aggression, creation and destruction, highlighting the concept of harmony and equilibrium in the cosmos.

In some contexts, the Eye of Ra is associated with healing and restoration. This aspect is linked to the myth of the healing of Horus’s eye, which was damaged during a conflict with Seth (Set) and later restored by Thoth.

According to scholars and some Egyptologists, ancient Egyptians saw the Eye of Ra as a celestial symbol. They believed that it was connected to both the sun and the moon. The eye’s waxing and waning can be seen as a metaphor for the phases of the moon, while its fiery nature ties it to the sun’s light and energy.

Finally, the myth of the healing and restoration of the Eye of Ra reflects themes of renewal and rebirth. This symbolism is closely tied to the cycles of nature and the regeneration of life. --Eye of Ra – Origin Story, Meaning & Importance Ra Egyptian God of the Sun: 9 Ways to Work With Him Ra. His name feels primal when spoken. Powerful when written and read. As an Egyptian God of the Sun, Ra’s cult spanned dynasties and regions in ancient times. Some would argue he is perhaps the most important Ancient Egyptian god, syncretizing with other sun gods over thousands of years and adapting to new politics and belief systems. In this article, we travel to the land of the pharaohs and learn more about Ra the Egyptian God of the Sun, Ra’s symbol, powers, and how to work with him in your pagan or spiritual practice. You’ll find he is a protective, enlightening god with a desire to be honored by modern practitioners.

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Hello, I hope you have a nice day.

(/≧▽≦)/ I have a request for Hades. I already made this up (my brain is an enigma and can't be fixed), how about an Egyptian leap year goddess?

The five most outstanding great Egyptian gods (Osiris, Isis, Seth, Nephthys and Horus), only managed to be born since their mother Nut played a game of chess against Khonsu to win days and give birth to the gods, but let's say that Nut later He noticed that there was a sixth and small child, so he challenged Khonsu again, and since he did not want to lose again, he promised to make a small arrangement with the hours that were left over from the five days that he had already won, giving rise to the leap year . But Khonsu warned him that his sixth son would be the smallest and most unstable. Well, y/n is a goddess with the appearance of a teenager but she is just as old as her other brothers, and sometimes she is the strongest, the bad thing is that her own body cannot support that divine force and it is destroyed, that's why her sister Isis made her some strips of cloth that curb excess strength when she fights, and her sister Nephthys created an amulet that will help her sleep only what is necessary and wake her up, since she can also sleep for decades if her brothers forget to wake her up.

Let's say that y/n met Hades after Osiris asked him to deliver a large number of books with the log of the souls that pass through his side of the afterlife, after a small problem caused by a cataclysm in the human world that made the Souls migrate to the world of the dead massively and without order. And mistaking her for a teenager and therefore much younger than him, Hades offered her candy and a pat on the head, and/n left confused and a servant was the one who informed Hades of her true age. And / n she found Hades' attitude funny so whenever Osiris needed to take something to that side of the underworld, she asked to take the place of the person she had to go to. (she just wants free candy)

Persephone, who was the current wife of Hades, was not happy with her visits and in a mad fit of jealousy she stole her amulet and smashed it without anyone noticing, when the Egyptian goddess was enjoying a snap.

Hades went to wake up the Egyptian goddess but she did not respond, he panicked and went to the y/n brothers, who noticed that her amulet was not there. And somehow Persephone was betrayed, Hades had enough and asked for a divorce from her, Persephone had done the same or worse to the nymph Minthe just because she liked to play board games with the ruler of the underworld.

Coming back with y/n, she couldn't wake up because her body got too used to the call of the amulet and now only Apep's roar could wake her up. The problem was that only Ra knew where that colossal monster was, and old Ra went on a trip without notifying where he was going.

-Hades heard a knock on his office door and he groaned, “What?” the door opened, and he saw a stack of books instead of a person.

-He sighed softly, rubbing his temples in anguish, seeing more logbooks from Osiris.

-There had been a great calamity on earth, wiping out millions of people, and when they all descended, there was no order, the souls just filling in whatever room they could fit in, going to the different areas of the dead.

-Osiris, Hades, La Muerte and the other gods of the dead had been dealing with nonstop paperwork, trying to get all of the souls organized where they needed to be.

-Hades rubbed his eyes, his mask laying nearby, “Just put them over there.”

-He froze when he heard a little voice speak up, “Here? Okay!” he looked over and his eyes widened, not seeing Osiris or any of the other Egyptian gods that had been delivering the logs, instead seeing a little petite goddess, who only looked to be about fifteen or so.

-You blinked when you saw that he was staring before you smiled warmly at him, “Brother Osiris asked me to deliver these for you, since the others are stuck over in Hel’s area.”

-He nodded softly, sighing, feeling only a bit annoyed that you were being forced to help, not wanting a child to deal with this mess.

-He waved you over and you trotted over, the large amulet around your neck making a small clanging noise and you were surprised when he reached up and patted your head, like you were a child, “Thank you for bringing these to me.” he then gave you a lollipop and asked you to shut the door behind you when you left.

-You scratched your cheek lightly after you did as you were told, before unwrapping the lollipop, finding it was blue raspberry flavored and you headed back to Osiris.

-Charon passed you in the hall, a bit confused on where you got candy before he entered his lord’s office with a large pot of coffee, finding him rubbing his eyes, looking at the pile of new logbooks, “Where did these ones come from?”

-Hades sighed softly, “That little Egyptian goddess, I’m not sure of her name but Osiris made her deliver these since the others are having issues. A child shouldn’t have to deal with something like this.”

-Charon chuckled softly, setting the coffee down to prepare a cup, “That was Y/N, she’s the youngest of Nut, but despite being the youngest, she’s the same age as Lord Osiris.”

-Hades turned on him, blinking in confusion, you looked so young!

-Charon explained while organizing some of the paperwork while Hades downed the first cup of coffee, that you were known as the ‘leap year goddess’, which explains your youthful appearance, as a leap year only comes around every 4 years, but you were just as old as your other siblings.

-Hades couldn’t help but smile, three days later, when you returned with another stack of books, as you liked his attitude towards you, you liked being doted on like a child sometimes, and you knew he had good candy.

-He invited you to rest before heading back to your brother, as the work was slowing down, just a bit, and he noticed your amulet glow just for a moment, but you weren’t bothered by it.

-He motioned at it, “May I ask what that is, Y/N?” you looked down at the amulet with a smile on your face, “Since my body is very weak, I tend to sleep a lot, as in I could sleep for years if my brother’s forgot about me. This helps wake me up so that doesn’t happen!”

-Hades chuckled, despite your age being the same, you were rather childlike, but you were enjoyable, Hades began to like you, in a sibling type of way, thinking quietly to himself that he didn’t have a sister like you.

-You thanked Hades after he gave you another lollipop plus an extra to give to Osiris, and you skipped out, a happy smile on your face, passing by a very pretty woman, giving her a warm smile as you passed, not knowing who that was.

-Persephone had seen you around before, she knew of you, she knew that you were older than you looked, and she started to grow jealous over the time you spent with her husband.

-You were unaware of the looming storm surrounding Persephone.

-Two days later you were carrying another stack of logbooks, barely able to peek over the top and you heard a sweet voice, “Oh- let me help!” you turned to see Persephone, giving her a bright smile as you thanked her as she carefully took some of the logs, carefully snatching your amulet as well without you noticing.

-Once outside Hades’ office, a servant came to Persephone, “My lady there is an emergency!” you thanked her as she returned the books, for her help and she opened the door for you, rushing off with her servant.

-Hades greeted you kindly, thanking you for what he hoped would be the last of the logbooks.

-You yawned quietly, and he waved his hand over to the sofa, “Take a quick nap before you head back, Y/N.” you thanked him and headed over and laid down, instantly falling asleep.

-Hours later, Hades was jolted when he looked up from his paperwork, still seeing you there asleep and he quickly got up, calling out your name.

-When you didn’t respond he resorted to shaking you, trying to get you to respond, frowning before he froze, seeing that your amulet was gone!!

-Your brothers freaked out when Hades ran in to Osiris’ office, holding your sleeping body, piggyback style, deep asleep.

-Your brothers tried everything, splashing you with water, yelling in your ears, nothing worked until Osiris shouted, “Bring Apep! His roar will definitely do the trick!!”

-However, it was discovered Apep was nowhere to be found, the same with Ra, who would be the only one to know where Apep was!!

-A knock came to the door and in stepped a little maid, one Hades recognized as one of his own, holding a bundle in her arms, her right cheek purple with a nasty bruise.

-She bowed and handed over the bundle, revealing the shattered amulet and although furious, Hades spoke calmly to the maid, demanding to know what happened.

-She explained that Persephone was jealous of you, of your visits with Hades, and she stole and broke your amulet, knowing you would fall deep asleep. Persephone had promised the maid help with her younger brother, who was very sick, but refused to do so, slapping her and told her to get rid of the amulet pieces.

-Hades was furious, immediately returning home, roaring out Persephone’s name in fury, scaring the other servants, even Charon, who had never seen his lord so furious before.

-Hades had cause, having called Zeus as well, to divorce her, after announcing her crimes, when she saw the maid peeking out from behind Hades, she tried to scream at the maid, but Hades defended her and Zeus took his daughter back, returning her to her mother, grounding her.

-Odin was called to locate Ra, who was also with Apep, relaxing on a sunny beach, ignoring their work, having a day off from everything except for sunbathing together in a rare moment of peace.

-Ra was furious when he found out what had happened to you, immediately returning home with Apep in tow.

-Nephthys was working on making a new amulet for you, which was almost done by the time Ra returned, but you needed to be awake before she could put it on you.

-Apep, grumpy that his vacation had been cut short, roared loudly, shaking the room all around everyone in attendance.

-You stirred, like you had just been nudged slightly, before you sat up, yawning lightly, “Oh Apep! Did you have fun on vacation?” he couldn’t bring himself to yell at you, just leaving the room, wanting to go back to the beach, Ra following after him after patting your head lightly.

-You were stunned to learn that Persephone had done and what had happened while you were asleep, apologizing for the trouble, but nobody, your family or Hades, refused to let you apologize, as it wasn’t your fault.

-You wanted to keep helping your brother and Hades, even though the paperwork mess had finally been dealt with, so to appease you, Osiris gave you the job of running paperwork between the Greek and Egyptian pantheons for Hades and him, which made you cheer, as it meant you still got candy, which made Hades laugh warmly.

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Carnelian Eye of Horus (Wadjet) Amulet

Middle Kingdom, about 1700 BC. Now in the Art Institute of Chicago. 1894.950