The Hieroglyphic Phalaenopsis If Kemetic neo-pagans had to choose just one orchid to represent their religion, they wouldn’t need to look any further than the outstanding orchid species Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica, so named for its fascinating glyph-like markings. Also called the The Hieroglyphic Phalaenopsis, this plant is a sure friend of mystics, spiritual seekers and scribes, which I’ll talk more about later in this post. We know, of course, that…
Natron and Ritual Purity Natron is a naturally occurring mixture of salts found in dried up salt lake beds. The ancient Egyptians had a variety of uses for natron, which included the mummification process, making ceramics, combined with oil it was used as an early form of soap and it was also used in ritual purification. In pagan practice today, we use home-made natron to establish a state…
Kemetic Spirituality for Beginners: How to Get Started in Egyptian Neo-Paganism – Part 1 of 4
September 27, 2020Introduction to Kemetic Spirituality If you’re brand spanking new to Kemetic spirituality, or to put it more simply, Egyptian neo-paganism, you’re bound to have lots of questions about how it all works and what you can do to get started. No need to feel overwhelmed! The good news is, it’s a lot easier to get started on this path than you might think. In this four-part series…
Kemetic Impressions of Tutankhamun: Video Version
September 13, 2020The original post for Kemetic Impressions of Tutankhamun weighs in at nearly 3,000 words. As such, I thought readers and viewers might enjoy a video version of the post for those who want to relax and listen, instead of trudging through such a big post. Either way, Tutankhamun is well-worth the effort. The video is nothing fancy. I don’t necessarily look my best; I’m often wiped out from…
Part One Last month as we kicked off Kemetic Blog, I wrote a little about the messages, visions and impressions I receive from the Egyptian deities, with a promise I would write more about these Kemetic impressions in a dedicated post. This is one of many posts I hope to write, which will focus on the importance of Kemetic practitioners having their own direct mystical experiences with the netjeru. In…
In this video, I discuss Kemetic altars and shrines a bit further from a beginner’s perspective. My hope is to compliment experienced practitioners and encourage the newbies as well. The point is, if you are a new practitioner like me, there’s no need to rush out and buy a bunch of Egyptian stuff to get started. You can get started right now. You and your relationship with the…
Book Review of Following the Sun: A Practical Guide to Egyptian Religion – Part 1
August 23, 2020This week, I am excited to announce that my copy of Following the Sun: A Practical Guide to Egyptian Religion by Sharon LaBorde has arrived. In this post, I will be reviewing part 1 of the book followed by part 2 in an upcoming post. I’ve tried to shorten this review as much as possible but I am far too scribey and passionate about the subject matter!…
Look how simple this fledgling Kemetic altar and shrine is. Many would deem it unworthy but you know what? As soon as I set this up, the energy was so powerful, it almost made me dizzy. I’ll explain why in this post. I’ve included a picture of my very first Kemetic altar and shrine to demonstrate that if you feel a connection to your netjeru or gods and…
In this video, I talk about being a newbie on a Kemetic spiritual path, along with some background on how I got started. Each of us will have our own unique stories and our own personal connection to the netjeru, or ancient Egyptian deities. I think an important distinction to emphasise is the deities are not trapped in the past. They are in the here and now;…
My Kemetic Conclusion: Why I Chose Ancient Egyptian Paganism as a New Spiritual Path
August 2, 2020It might seem ironic that I’ve chosen to call my very first post, A Kemetic Conclusion when we’ve only just begun our journey together. Looking back, the beginning of this journey was really the culmination of many endings; and I had to trust the process. In fact, the whole world was in a state of turmoil and so was I. Feeling like I was walking on a…