Category Archives: Food for Thought

A Ray of Light…

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

…in an increasingly dark place. I’ve been away from the online world for quite some time, life duties prevented me from keeping up with the latest happenings. Upon my return I’ve come across a handful of people speaking out against … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Respect and Kindness

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

People’s relationships with their Deities or Spirits (to simplify matters a bit let’s call Them Powers) are as varied as can be. From priesthood in Their service to one time ritual and all in between. They can be your Friends, … Continue reading →

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Priests of Sekhmet as Healers

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

The other day I stumbled upon this little paragraph in Ritner’s Mechanics of Ancient Egyptian Magical Practice and I just have to share it because many people think of Sekhmet  solely as a destroyer, completely disregarding Her role as a … Continue reading →

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‘Right names’ and ‘wrong names’

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

I often see a discussion (and sometimes not the most polite exchange of words) regarding ‘right names’ and ‘wrong names’ when it comes to the Egyptian Deities. Most usually it’s in regards to the whole Isis/Aset issue but it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Thoughts at the beginning of the year

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

When 2013 started I made a decision of not involving myself in heated debates. No time, no energy, no desire nor inclination to do so. For me at this point in time, it’s a waste. I could use the time … Continue reading →

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Understanding Egyptian Mythology

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

At first glance, Egyptian mythology seems almost impossible to tackle. There’s a myriad of creation myths, legends and tales – some which complement or contradict each other. Then there’s the various mythology of different periods (for example Old Kingdom vs. … Continue reading →

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Appreciating handmade

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

We live in a world of consumerism. In a world where people will buy something which they don’t need just because ‘it’s hip’ and ‘everyone else has it!’. A world where people throw away good clothes to buy new ones, … Continue reading →

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A Quote

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

‘The tendency to treat funerary texts such as The Book of the Dead as the basis for initiation rites also has ancient precedents. One modern manual of ‘practical’ Egyptian magic recommends its readers to ignore scholarly translations of The Book … Continue reading →

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‘Can’t be bothered’

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Warning: this is a rant post. This is a phrase I hear on an almost daily basis and it’s really starting to irritate me. ‘Mate, your room is a mess and it kind of smells badly. Open a window and … Continue reading →

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Mind your words

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

‘Freedom of Speech’ ‘Freedom of Expression’ ‘I can say what I want’ These might awaken different emotions/responses in each reader. I’m not here to discuss  what these entail or what they mean or how they’re regarded  by individuals everywhere. However, … Continue reading →

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