A Shrine to the Thunderer and to the Great Queen

Common Raven Corvus corax

𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞

Hi! Not what you’d expect from me I imagine but my ancient history major is finally coming in handy.

Greatly inspired by @khaire-traveler's wonderful subtle worship series, which can be found here.

Eat in season produce; support local farmers

Start your own garden; grow plants in your room

Visit cemeteries; leave flowers at graves (with permission); or help clean up gravesites (if allowed)

Learn about and uphold Ma'at

Make a playlist or listen to songs that remind you of him or you think he'd like

Make a collage/moodboard/pinterest board/similar collection of photos and images you associate with him, especially if some of the images are your own

Wear a piece of jewelry or other clothing item that reminds you of him

Light a candle or incense that reminds you of him (safely)

Take charge/leadership roles in parts of your life

Send a nice message to your loved ones/check in on them regularly

Carry a picture of him in your wallet, pocket, phone case, etc. or as a phone or computer wallpaper

Pick and/or press flowers (only from areas you're allowed to)

Have djed pillar, crook and flail, mummy, grain, willow, or atef crown imagery

Support environmental organizations

Learn about plants and animals, especially those that are native to your area or Egypt

Take care of a plant, animal, or other person

Spend time out in nature

Learn about local invasive species, plants or otherwise; get rid of any invasive plants you see, if safe to do so

Do things to help local wildlife like hanging up suet feeders, building bat boxes, etc.

Honor your ancestors/souls that have passed

Allow yourself to mourn over difficult changes or the end of relationships; allow yourself to miss people

Become comfortable with change; take new risks, try new things, accept difficult changes

Hold onto any family heirlooms; keep items from people who have passed in your life

Support humanitarian organizations, especially funeral funding or suicide prevention ones

Learn about death; acquaint yourself with the idea of death; figure out what you believe happens after death

Cook with homegrown herbs or produce

Plant seeds, especially the fruit or vegetables you've eaten; give it new life

Recycle; reuse things that don't need to be immediately disposed of

Use compost for your garden or nearby plants

Try to start each day fresh

If you have a partner, set aside time to do something special with them

Make a list of simple joys in life; focus on the good parts of your day at the end of it

Give people chances to change, but if they continue not to make changes, don't continue to spend time with them

Practice truthfulness and keep your promises

Hold others and yourself responsible for their/your actions; apologize or make amends when possible/appropriate

Don't feel obligated to forgive people; you do not have to forgive them even if they've apologized to you

Stand up for yourself and the things you believe in

Let go of people or things that do not contribute to your life in a positive way

Go stargazing

Remember that rest is productive; take breaks when you need them

Showing kindness towards your fellow humans

Keep a self-growth journal; write down things relating to self-improvement, how you're feeling, goals you're working towards, etc.

I may add more to this list in the future. Suggestions are always appreciated.

𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚

We may have no way of knowing your name, but we do know you. We know you existed.

We may have no way of knowing what purpose you served in your pantheon, but we appreciate the work that you did, and the work you continue to do.

You may be older than what we think of as the first civilizations, you may be older than evolution, but thank you for being with our ancestors.

Thank you for holding their hands, teaching them how to hunt, which plants were edible, how to walk, how to develop.

It's because of you that humanity exists in the way we know today.

Today is the first day of the epagomenal days for me and what better way to start than with the lord of the underworld, Osiris!

I have only seen Osiris during one of my ketamine infusions but I have offered Him a sugar cookie that resembles Him.

There is not much I can do atm so here is a little poem devoted to Him

Hail to you Osiris, merciful judge of the blessed dead.

You watch over those who live and those who have died with careful, yet gentle eyes.

Oh great bull of the duat, hope is reflected in your glistening green skin and your smile.

As you live and breathe truthfully, so shall I in honor of your 200 divine names.

I give great thanks to you master of complete darkness and eternity.

For I devour this bread to share in your endless wisdom and rejuvenation.

Dua Osiris, the living one!

Dua Wesir on his day!

Dua to you oh great lord of the Duat!

I only recently started working with Wesir, so it was kinda difficult to find images that remind me of Him 😅

Great Ones, we salute you! Bright Shining Ones, we rejoice in you! Mightiest Ones, we honor you! Most Powerful Ones, we extol you!

Lords and Ladies of the Heavens, Netjeru of all Places and Delights, Today is your feast day, Today we give you praise, for a new year is dawning!