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Dua Sutekh! 🌩️
Oh I really enjoy your poetry, is it alright if you could write something for Set?
Of course, he's one of my favorite Netjer!
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O' Great of Strength,
You raise air to my nostrils,
strengthening my ka with your might.
Fists bared,
arms raised,
you guide me to grapple my foes,
fighting the enemies of my heart,
and your strength is mine.
As I cry out your praise,
I am one with you,
O' Great Set.
Dua Set!
Dua Anubis 🖤
Hiiii, I’m actually the one who recently asked for a poem about Set and I adored it so much. Is it alright if I could ask for one about Anpu/Anubis?
Of course!
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O' Anpu,
Foremost of the Westerners,
Wrap me, bind me,
keep my legs firmed
to face the oncoming tide.
Your breath moves like the wind,
raising my ba to flight.
By your side,
I will one day walk the Duat,
and find the Field of Reeds.
Dua Sutekh 🌩️
Poem to Sutekh
As the storm rages loudly
And the sky trembles above
The darkness envelops the land
The wind howls past my window
I know you are here, beloved
You who are great of strength
You whisper softly in my ear
“Let it go and feel the storm”
I let the past go and embrace my freedom
Riding the wave of change in my life
Slowly I notice that the storm has settled
And my heart feels great sadness
Out of the corner of my eye a flash of red
And I smile as I know you are with me still.
'Circle of the Sun' is one of the only extensively researched handbooks on the rituals of Kemetic paganism that is readily available on the market. Anyone seeking a closer relationship to the Egyptian deities will find this book immensely useful and informative. In particular, I enjoy that everything is simple to understand and nothing is left open-ended. For someone who is truly a newbie, you will have everything explained in clear words.
Some of what it contains includes:
- daily, weekly, and monthly prayers and rites
- magic, heka, and spells
- rituals for genuine Egyptian holy days
- how to self-dedicate as a solitary Kemetic, and how to choose a deity name
- hymns to all the major deities
- how to cope as a solitary Kemetic
and heaps more!
One of my favourite things about this book is that it contains a quick reference guide for the ancient Egyptian language. Whilst pronunciation is varied (we literally have no idea how some of these words were said), the spelling is relatively straight-forward. Words like 'beloved' and other praising terms make for simple prayers you can write yourself and having that guide there is super helpful.
The author has even included photos of her altar during different times of the year to give you an idea of what you could do. While mine altar is always set up how I like it, many new Kemetics struggle with how they should create an offering space that is suitable. (Hint: it's all suitable!)
There are also recipes to create your own incense, information about prominent deities... honestly, it's just a super informative book. Retailing at only $31, you can't go wrong.
Sharon LaBorde is a well-respected Kemetic recreationalist and has published a few other books as well, including 'Following the Sun', which is a practical guide to Kemetic religion and paganism. I haven't read that one, but it does differ and contain other information. Sharon's website says... "It includes major topics such as explanations of Egyptian history versus conspiracy theories, understanding the concept of ma'at (justice) and Egyptian ethics, how to build your own altar or shrine, crafting your own ritual garb and oils, and rituals and prayers for a variety of purposes. Now with expanded sections on ancient Nubia's relation to ancient Egypt, ancient polytheism and the Exodus story, and complete rituals for a Wheel of the Year. With a down-to-earth, easy to read format, this book is a must for anyone seeking to explore Egyptian Paganism."
I highly recommend this book to those who are curious! And I'd venture a guess that 'Following the Sun' is just as good.
'Circle of the Sun' is one of the only extensively researched handbooks on the rituals of Kemetic paganism that is readily available on the market. Anyone seeking a closer relationship to the Egyptian deities will find this book immensely useful and informative. In particular, I enjoy that everything is simple to understand and nothing is left open-ended. For someone who is truly a newbie, you will have everything explained in clear words.
Some of what it contains includes:
- daily, weekly, and monthly prayers and rites
- magic, heka, and spells
- rituals for genuine Egyptian holy days
- how to self-dedicate as a solitary Kemetic, and how to choose a deity name
- hymns to all the major deities
- how to cope as a solitary Kemetic
and heaps more!
One of my favourite things about this book is that it contains a quick reference guide for the ancient Egyptian language. Whilst pronunciation is varied (we literally have no idea how some of these words were said), the spelling is relatively straight-forward. Words like 'beloved' and other praising terms make for simple prayers you can write yourself and having that guide there is super helpful.
The author has even included photos of her altar during different times of the year to give you an idea of what you could do. While mine altar is always set up how I like it, many new Kemetics struggle with how they should create an offering space that is suitable. (Hint: it's all suitable!)
There are also recipes to create your own incense, information about prominent deities... honestly, it's just a super informative book. Retailing at only $31, you can't go wrong.
Sharon LaBorde is a well-respected Kemetic recreationalist and has published a few other books as well, including 'Following the Sun', which is a practical guide to Kemetic religion and paganism. I haven't read that one, but it does differ and contain other information. Sharon's website says... "It includes major topics such as explanations of Egyptian history versus conspiracy theories, understanding the concept of ma'at (justice) and Egyptian ethics, how to build your own altar or shrine, crafting your own ritual garb and oils, and rituals and prayers for a variety of purposes. Now with expanded sections on ancient Nubia's relation to ancient Egypt, ancient polytheism and the Exodus story, and complete rituals for a Wheel of the Year. With a down-to-earth, easy to read format, this book is a must for anyone seeking to explore Egyptian Paganism."
I highly recommend this book to those who are curious! And I'd venture a guess that 'Following the Sun' is just as good.
The Kemetic Calendar: Months
It's really difficult to talk about and find a decent Egyptian calendar. So difficult that honestly, I've just created my own at this point.
The Egyptian calendar had 365 days, just like the modern western calendar. It consisted of three seasons with 120 days each, with an intercalary month of five epagomenal days to keep up with leap days. Each season was divided into four months of 30 days each.
Below are the seasons, and months.
Akhet (Flood). Roughly September to January in AE, but I celebrate it from January to May.
Month of Djehuty (Jan. 1-30)
Month of Pa'en-Opet (Jan. 31-Mar. 1)
Month of Hat-Hor (Mar. 2-31)
Month of Ka-Hor-Ka (Apr. 1-30)
Peret (Winter). Roughly January to May in AE, but I celebrate it from May to the end of August.
Month of Ta-ib (May 1-30)
Month of Makhir (May 31-Jun. 29)
Month of Pa'en-Amunhotepu (Jun. 30-Jul. 29)
Month of Pa'en-Renenutet (Jul. 30-Aug. 28)
Shemu (Summer). Roughly May to September, but I celebrate it from the end of August to the end of December.
Month of Pa-Khonsu (Aug. 29-Sep. 27)
Month of Pa'en-Inet (Sep. 28-Oct. 27)
Month of Apip (Oct. 28-Nov. 26)
Month of Mosu-Ra (Nov. 27-Dec. 26)
The Epagomenal Days. These were five days at the end of each year to help balance out leap days. After these days were done, the new year was celebrated. Each of these days celebrates the birth days of the deities they are named after. For me, they take place from December 27-31, although in Ancient Egypt they most likely would have taken place in late July/early August.
Meswet Wesir
Meswet Heru
Meswet Sutekh
Meswet Aset
Meswet Nebet-Het
Made this for Ra! Any young Kemetics out there?
Me, a radical ass bitch: Oh bet! So corporations, capitalism, and the police are isfet. And the protestors rn are ma'at! gotchu gotchu gotchuuuu
Take that should not be surprising
You cannot live in accordance with Ma'at and be racist, transphobic, sexist, or homophobic.
LGBTQ+ and Kemeticism
I thought a lot today about being LGBTQ+ and being a Kemetic Pagan. I have been a little worried about being “out” because I didn’t want anyone to think less of me. I have been struggling with my identity for a while and it sucks that I’m not sure which Kemetics would be accepting of it. Heru-sa-Aset made me feel a little bit better by reassuring me that he is also LGBTQ+ and he loves and watches every LGBTQ+ person. But that got me wondering why there is so little documentation of LGBTQ+ in Ancient Egypt. However, with the help of Djehuty, Heru-sa-aset, other Netjeru, and some critical thinking, I came to this conclusion:
Ancient Egypt has a very long, complicated history, and writing only started in 3200 BC, therefore so much myth, and history is lost. Many things that were documented did not survive long enough to be discovered, and many things disintegrated over time.
Not only that, but it was an early civilization, and a state power hierarchy. Fertility was heavily emphasized because more people meant more contributions to the overall power/influence of the state, and more people to produce surplus of goods (for the elite, temples, etc). Warfare was common, so the more people= the more warriors and also the harder a place is to take over. Unfortunately, homosexuals can’t reproduce with each other, and common people who weren’t interested in a heterosexual relationship and reproducing were pretty much erased from Ancient Egyptian rhetoric and history. Even Pharoahs went through the pressure of reproduction, usually, they had marry to produce an eventual heir. So if they had any lovers that didn’t fall into this category, it was pretty much not talked about and eventually erased from history.
Furthermore, the Pharoah in charge dictated much of what was to be written and implemented in society, which is why Hatsheptut was almost erased from history (a sexist new Pharoah was jealous of her success and accomplishments, and wanted people to forget about her forever). This also happened to much of lgbtq+ history, partly because reproduction was so important to the success of the state and the more children commoners had the more workers the state had for upholding and building elite (and state) success.
I could go on, but remember, just because there’s not as much LGBTQ+ documentation in Ancient Egypt as say Ancient Rome and/or Ancient Greece doesn’t mean they didn’t exist! (Plus Egypt is way older than those two combined,and faced many changes, conquerors, erasers of history, and many documents disintegrated from age). So love yourself fellow LGBTQ+ Kemetics and be proud! Your Netjeru will love and accept you for who you are. If others think less of you because of who you are, that only reflects negatively on them, and means nothing negative about you. I send my support to all my fellow LGBTQ+ Kemetics!
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#Ancient Egyptian Art
A golden chair from the tomb of African King Tutankhamun displaying he and Queen Ankhesenpaaten, the golden sun shining down upon them.
The origin of all Astrology.
Goes back to the Dendera Zodiac etched into a Bas-Relief in the Hathor temple at Dendera of Ancient Kush-Kemet, presently known as Egypt in the heart of North Africa.
A key to all Astronomy & the calendar itself. Eternally grateful for the knowledge! 🫶🏾 This bas-relief was dedicated to Osiris.
All of the signs can be linked to what they call “Neter”… what we presently know today as Gods and Goddesses. They were transcribed into Greco-Roman religion, but the myths are true to the original.
Think: Lions (Leo), Horned Cows (Taurus) are native to Africa.
#astroHistory
Praise our ancestors for blessing us with the perfect Earthly skin that ABSORBS the SUN & doesn’t melt into our adult age.
& hair that resembles LITERAL HUMAN DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid)
Oh, to go back to the days of ignorance.
Examining the "Feminine"
mythology & meaning of venus, taurus, and libra ♀
by thesirenisles
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Your Majesty,
It is as if you manifested in this world to be adored and cherished. Blessed with royal charisma and a natural grace, your Venusian energy is often happily welcomed. Even with afflictions, there is just something(s) about you that others value.
A Venusian is blessed to enjoy the material aesthetics and splendors of this world. They understand high-quality, material value in items and prefer the nicer things. They have an inherent taste for what is aesthetically pleasing. The Venusian tends to collect all of these things... while being on the journey to understanding that they can't collect people.
At your core… you are here to create and increase the value, beauty, harmony, and love in the world around you.
It's all about life’s pleasures when you’re a child of Venus and they float diplomatically, steadily seeking pleasure of all forms, whether this be from material means, the five senses, or even the addictive taste of social relevance.
╰┈➤ Think: Serena VDW from Gossip Girl, waltzing around with her “Golden Retriever” energy lol. Beyoncé, (Venus 1H) no matter the rumors... honestly can she actually ever be canceled? Jasmine Tookes (model) has such a Venusian complex, Venus 1H)
With this energy dominant in the natal chart, you can become a natural feminine role model for the women in your life. Venus is a benefic and a lucky chart ruler energy. But, this does not come without its lessons usually involving worth, value, and balance.
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In astrology, the gifts of Venus manifest in:
⋆˚⋆˚ ❥ TAURUS (fixed Earth) 2nd House (Possessions, Values, Skills) understands tangible & personal worth but is seeking to understand the value of intangible beauty in life.
⋆˚⋆ ❥ LIBRA (cardinal Air) 7th House (Marriage and Partnership) understands how to create beautiful social and romantic relationships based on justice, but is seeking to understand the true value of self love & worth.
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If you control the feminine deity,
you control the feminine.
VENUS (Aphrodite to the Greeks, Hathor to Ancient Egyptians) is the Goddess of love, feminine energy, erotic desire, harmony, balance, and to some motherhood.
Greco- Roman Mythology:
When consuming any ancient mythological texts, one must consider the social and political attitudes or even agendas during that time period to add context. This female social status very clearly carries over into their mythology.
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🐚 In Ancient Greece: "Greek women had virtually no political rights of any kind and were controlled by men at nearly every stage of their lives." (source)
🐚 In Ancient Rome: "Unlike society in ancient Egypt, Rome did not regard women as equal to men before the law." (source)
Glamour is the enemy of truth.
Her sordid birth is GLAMOURIZED in an undeniably gorgeous painting: “Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli; 1486 (see below).
🐚 This beautiful portrayal led to Venus being OFTEN glamourized by women, especially here on Tumblr. We feel empowered by her, which is justified. But, her Greco-Roman mythology is anything but empowering. No shade, but it embodies the social limits and pain for women within the dominant European culture. 🐚 The Goddess is often presented on display, (as above) her womanhood made a spectacle! Her very "feminine" form is written to have manifested from the discarded sexual organs of a male God, (Uranus), Also then.. technically her father.
This is a DIVINE Goddess and YET ...
Her adoptive father, Jupiter (Zeus), literally sold her to her "husband", Hephaestus (Vulcan), like property.
She has petty grudges stemming from vanity, tormenting beautiful young maidens.
She engages in frequent, extramarital love trysts with a sibling, Ares (Mars)
... & we're supposed to romanticize this??? ✋🏾(It's giving Cersei Lannister).
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🐚 Negative divine feminine imagery creates a space to demonize the many beautiful traits associated with Venus! This became especially apparent after the bloody global shift into Christian and Catholic dominance.
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and alas life imitates art:
"HOTTENTOT" VENUS
🐚 The Greco-Roman/ European depiction of Venus being on full display makes a disgusting reappearance in their humiliation, brutalization, and rape of naturally curvy and voluptuous African women. 🐚 Most notably, a South African Khoikhoi (or Khoisan) woman named Saartjie (or Sara) Baartman, who was fiendishly deemed the: "Hottentot Venus." (a racial slur; see image below) Her divinely feminine body was, like Venus , put on live display and defiled for ANY paying Europeans. Most all had never witnessed such divine beauty, 1810. (source) 🐚 They were socially conditioned to gawk, hyper-sexualize, and inflict pain upon the female form. Even after death, she was taken in 1816 and displayed in a French museum until as late as 1985."
Venus Figurine:
🐚 This grotesque misuse of Venus in the news article title takes its inspiration from: The Upper Paleolithic “Venusian figurine”, an example the “Venus of Willendorf” (28-25,000 BCE; see below) which also shows pronounced hips and figure. Men were said to carry these in thought of women. However, the exposure is none short than Venus' own in the Botticelli painting.
🐚 While similar in their representation, the Greco Roman translation of this Goddess is far too crass and none of Venus' listed Greco-Roman origin stories have any symbolic feminine connection or adoration to the actual bull or scales! LOL. So, I went on my search to connect the lost ancient mythological mysteries that did not make it past the Euro-Colonialism eradication and re-naming. 🔎🕵️
"Mother of the Pharaohs"
taurus: the horned cow🐄
HATHOR is the (Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Divine Feminine, Love, Fertility, and even expression of female sexual desire). The Goddess is a cow or a maiden with cow horns, typical symbol of Taurus.
How is Venus connected to Hathor?
🐄 Since the moment they step foot in the "ancient New York City" that was Ancient Egypt, their European neighbors were enamored of Ancient Egypt's Neter (Gods), especially the "Mother of the Pharoah's". The Greco-Roman nations would come to conquer Egypt. Under Alexander the "gr8" in 332 B.C., they renamed one of the seven major African cities that worshipped Hathor: "Aphroditopolis" or City of Venus and made it a CAPITAL of its district. 🐄 The Venus planet symbol ♀ is literally the African Ankh. This fascination and renaming is like the renaming of Thoth into Mercury, Hermes, or "Hermes Trismegistus". (some say they explain it with "reincarnation.") You, as the reader, decide which mythology matches the energy best for yourself.
Mythological Origins:
🐄 Hathor is said to be born from the eye of Ra, like Sekhmet. She was thought of as beauty, love, grace incarnate. Her presence is said to exude an aura of allure, femininity, and attraction. She embodies passionate expressions of desire, love, and the pursuit of exquisite living. 🐄 A maternal symbol, she is considered the mother or nourisher of all of the Pharaohs. The presence of the Goddess in a Pharaoh's royal court is essential to ensure the connection to the divine. 🐄 Music and dance are another keystone of Hathor's energy. The female body is created to release tension and trauma with the very movement of your hips! Connect with your inner Goddess! 🐄 Symbols for Hathor: Cows, Sun disk with Cow Horns, Lotus Flower, Sistrum, Protective Cobra, Mirrors, and Cosmetic jars.
Why the cow? 🐄
🐄 Ancient Kemet (Egypt) connected their Gods to the natural skills, gifts, and talents of the animals within their ecosystem. This is the reason their Gods’ are called Neter, like “Nature". (For example: Lions of Leo are native to Africa) 🐄 The African cattle breed: “Ankole-Watusi" has female cows with very large horns… similar to the male bull. These horns are depicted holding the sun disk upon the head of Hathor, (as seen above & below in the Egyptian bas reliefs).
🌷Cows are the mothers!🌷
┈➤ Bulls are the male cow. Heifers are the females without offspring.
🐄 The natural feminine physical traits associated with the cow are: plush eyelashes, a pretty symmetrical face, pronounced nipples that produce milk, and wide hips. 🐄 However, the cow also provides fertilizer, which brought forth the agriculture of the African Nile Valley. The cow , not bull...is a perfect fertility symbol.
Hathor provides the Pharaoh the ANKH or “Venus planet symbol.” ♀ (see below)
Bas Relief of the goddess Hathor, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, c251 BC-c246 BC
"soft life"🐄
🐄 I imagine a Taurus (or 2nd houser) thriving in the energy of the cow, frolicking the lush green lands, eating their fill, and providing nourishment. If the 5 senses of a Taurus are satisfied, they are content. 🐄 They will create this value around them, often ensuring that their spaces smell good, the food is prepared excellently, and only the best to drink it down. Access to a Taurus is access to their natural value. 🐄 They will bless you with gifts that you need because they care enough to pay attention and want to increase your value too.. all while being loyal! I love Taurus energy, so similar to cancer... but less mood swings.
(noun). a person, especially a woman, who pursues a lifestyle of buying luxury items or of seeking them as gifts from lovers and admirers.
🐄 Taurus most often manifests Venusian gifts in the physical and sensual. This can be "classically" feminine physical traits, such as wider hips or ample bosoms, etc. On a negative, these traits can be hyper-sexualized or demonized while they are young, like their sister sign, Scorpio. But, it can also be literal material gifts and blessings.
🐄 On a positive, Venus will bless them with options! Many suitors will present these Earthly gifts, writing love poems to woo the feminine cow. Taurus may find pride in the flattery that comes with this treatment and beauty privilege. They are used to being adored (unless badly aspected).
Beware the love Bomb.
🐄 In love, these cows are especially vulnerable to being victims of love bombing. (When a potential suitor bombards one too quickly with serious promises, excessive flattery, and material gifts. This can be friends as well.🧿) The key here is to not allow flattery to falsely parade as love.
🐄 Taurus (2nd house) carries a natural royal energy and an air of grace. It’s your silent, but solid confidence of being a fixed sign. They are extremely loyal when they consider you kin. However, this dogmatic belief system can result in you charging your horns into sketchy territory. This reminds me of John Snow and his “honor” energy (from Game of Thrones).
it’s nearly impossible to change your mind.🌸
🐄 In love, this can be ignoring all of your friends over a partner who is not good for you. You find yourself giving all of your love, loyalty, and even money (most have a language of gift giving and receiving) to an undeserving soul. On the bright side, these tragedies will result in a tower moment marked with major transformation (also like sister sign Scorpio).🌷 🐄 Ultimately, I feel and often see that the Taurus (2nd house) native will be challenged to vacate the creature comforts in which they enjoy in order to transform like their sister sign, Scorpio. When in doubt, do NOT choose the Hephaestus (safe choice).
"Queen of the Earth"
libra: moral scales ⚖️
MA'AT (Ancient Egyptian Goddess rules balance, justice, harmony, law, order, and morality.) She is depicted as a maiden adorned with beautiful wings, very similar to Isis.
⚖️ I often find my beautiful Libran queens confused about the meaning of the scales and how it connects to femininity. I hope to be a light bearer. ⚖️ Ma'at represents the typical light feminine attributes in my opinion (elegance, forgiveness (justice), and nurturing energy (Venus). Similar to Librans, who inherently know how to enact these gifts create harmony in their social spaces and float amongst varying personalities. (Think: Lady Liberty or Lady Justice). However, the sign is the masculine side of Venus.
Mythological Origins:
⚖️ Ma'at is also a daughter of Ra, sometimes written as his wife. She manifested with Ra from the waters of Nun (Chaos). Her existence brought order to the realms . She is often depicted holding an ANKH and a scepter to symbolize power and eternal life. (See Below) Some sources say that she was married to Thoth (Mercury) and birthed 8 children, known as "The eight gods of Hermopolis." (Just like Aphroditopolis)
Why the Queen of the Earth?
⚖️ As mentioned, Ma'at was said to be present at the beginning. She was present when Ra stood upon her "mound" (seen above) for balance as he created the realm of Earth... ending chaos. This placed the Goddess in charge of the cycle of seasons, the movements of the sun, moon and stars, all parts of religion, relationships, and the moral actions of both mortal and God-alike. This is very powerful!
⚖️ The Libra native can carry very similar themes. In life, they may feel the need to regulate amongst their social circles and be the organized hostess. Cardinal energy blesses them with the drive to girl boss through anything!
⚖️ The ethical and spiritual foundation of Ancient Kemet was presented by a woman. The head of religious worship and justice was called "Priest of Ma'at". From this, you gather that Ancient Kemet was nothing as Egypt is today in terms of equality for women. Women were free to own their own properties, businesses, marry one-another, divorce their husbands, and even rose to be Pharaoh like in the case of Pharaoh Hatshepsut. (personal fave)
Why the scales? ⚖️
The Libran scales literally determined if a soul had lived their life with balance and morality! (7th House).
⚖️ The actions and morality of the Ancient Egyptian people were guided by a set list of commandments, known as the "42 Laws of Ma'at". These ancient texts predate the Bible, but have uncanny similarity in diction to the 10 Commandments. ⚖️ It was believed that Upon death, before one could enter the Duat (Underworld), the heart was weighed on the scales of Osiris (God of the Underworld) in comparison to a single feather of Ma'at. Osiris is linked to Saturn which is exalted in Libra. The weighing was done by Anubis (God of funerary practices and care of the dead).
“light as a feather”🪶
⚖️ If the heart weighed less or the same, the spirit was granted access to Aaru (a sort of heaven). This explains the scales of LIbra. If it did not, the heart was eaten and the native faded into nothingness.
(noun) a woman who acts as master of ceremonies, moderator, or who receives and entertains guests in her own home or elsewhere.
⚖️ The mythology of Ma'at is excellent... a little too excellent. She is like the oldest and favorite daughter who must be 100% perfect. Many Libra's may have father or projection issues in this way. The expectation of excellence begets pressure! ⚖️ This carries over into the relationships of course. This balancing act is where things get tricky for the Libra. This can manifest as people pleasing to keep the peace with friends, family, romantic partners, or co-workers. There can be a distaste for controversy or not wanting to damage the public image. It gives "Dollhouse" by Melanie Martinez vibes at its worse. Rich Auntie vibes at it's best!
Their scales will be tipped. ⚖️
⚖️ The Libras/7th housers will find themselves in situations where they have to STAND on their boundaries. It's like a self-actualization that has to happen. Venus is teaching them to respect and protect their Venusian gifts. Similar to Taurus. Venusian energy will bless you with generous suitors. BEWARE THE LOVEBOMBERS. ⚖️ They bear the reputation of almost needing to be in a relationship. This is obviously due to the 7th house ruling, but also stems from it's less favorable position with the sun.(Father). It is also kind of true, because it is apart of your life path. ⚖️ While it can be painful to have to experience relationship after relationship, these are apart of your life path and contribute to your glow up! To love and be loved is truly a blessing. You guys are blessed with so many loving friendships and romantic experiences!
Regina George?
⚖️ There can be some performative behavior and some judgment! After all, this is scales. Blessed with beauty, style, and grace... they can end up judging those who aren't. Mean Girl vibes. But, I believe this comes from the Libran urge to judge and lead the masses LOL. Ma'at energy. ⚖️ Despite any of this, Libra is the least slandered amongst the air signs (unless it’s Libra moon… I see quite a bit of slander? LOL.) Ma'at seems to bless the Libran with this air of favor. It's like they can really do no wrong, even sometimes after doing so. People are going to think the better of them 9/10 because the Libra has already established their character and value amongst social groups. The air just adds a bit more flow, allowing more harmonious energy in their relations.
Conclusion
♀ The intention of this post is to shed some light on lesser known mythology and symbolism of the planet Venus. I also believe that it is worth noting a very beautiful pattern among Venus and her signs.
♀ The Libran scales and Taurus Cow horns both resemble the female reproductive system. They also resemble the African Ankh symbol (of fertility and eternal life). Nature makes no mistakes and everything has duality, just as the Ancient Egyptians understood so well. It’s beautiful. (See below).
Thank you for reading!! Wishing you blessings!
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