Before journeys, the ancient Egyptians spoke words of power to call in safety, joy, and divine protection. I reimagined one such invocation — a modern XEMTAY — for safe and happy travels.

✦ Modern XEMTAY Invocation for Safe and Joyful Travel ✦

Utterance: “Path of Ra, open before me. Winds of Shu, carry me lightly. Waters of Hapi, flow without storm. Earth of Geb, hold me firm. Sky of Nut, shelter me in her arms.

No shadow shall cling to me, no arrow of misfortune shall strike me. I walk in laughter, I move in joy, for Hathor dances before me, and Bes guards my steps with delight.

As the falcon soars unharmed in the heavens, so do I soar in safety. As the lotus rises pure from the flood, so do I rise in happiness.

This is my word, fixed as stone. This is my journey, blessed and whole. It is spoken — it is done.”

Optional actions:

Trace a small crossing motion over luggage or vehicle.

Exhale once as if releasing obstacles.

Smile as you speak the last line — joy seals the spell.

Spoken aloud (breath is the vehicle of power).