Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Wadjetism Volume 1 by M7C...



Tutankhamon Lives
© M7C 2013
Wadjetism: (My religion):


          “May you live, O Horus, reborn with strength, Lord of the Two Goddesses of Upper and Lower Egypt, who appeases Egypt, the Golden Horus, the Lord of Crowns who offers to the Gods; King of Egypt, Nebkheperura, given Life.
          “May your Spirit live, and may you spend millions of years O Lover of Thebes, seated with your face to the Northern Wind, your eyes beholding happiness.” 
          [From the White Lotus Grail Cup in KV62, Tomb of Tutankhamon]
          Tutankhamon, Son of Ra, was the Savior of Ancient Egypt.  His step-father Akhenaton attempted to replace the standard religion of the times with a self-deified Monotheism, the worship of One God instead of many.  Akhenaton appears to be passive, but recent excavations show the people who built his new city were not cared for well, and suffered from hard labor.  So when Tutankhamon came to power, the people rallied around him to end the nightmare of Atonist Monotheism.  Had Tutankhamon not saved Egypt from this plight, he would have been Egypt’s Last Pharaoh. 
          During Tutankhamon’s reign, his father Smenkhkara’s tomb was violated by angry mobs.  So elements from this tomb were saved for Tutankhamon’s future tomb; this included the 2nd coffin, some Canopic Jars and mini-coffins, and the tomb itself (KV62).  Smenkhkare was later interred in a female coffin, probably from a relative, and stored in a small tomb.  Akhenaton’s mummy was destroyed by angry mobs.  The mobs represented a Civil War, and this time period lasted about 3 years, until Tut was age 12.  When Tut was 12 he moved the Capital City to Mennofer to the North, to oversee the invasion of Syria; then later to Thebes (Luxor). 
          Tut was educated in Pharaonic affairs for the 3 year time period; this included Government (Laws), Military training, religion & magic, and Philosophy.  The Temples were abandoned under Akhenaton, its statues defaced and the plural form of “Gods” hacked out on the monuments, and temple courtyards were overgrown with weeds.  To pay for repairs, Tut needed money; the coffers were empty because Akhenaton spent most of it on his new city, and on celebratory festivals.  So Tut prepared his military to invade Syria, and in doing so he raided parts of Syria to extract Tribute (tax) from them.  The Syrians were in part under the influence of the Mitanni, whom were allies of Egypt before Akhenaton came to power.  Akhenaton and his father Amonhotep Nebmaatra were mostly peaceful in foreign affairs, so their neighbors moved the boundary stones often.   This meant surrounding nations would advance onto Egyptian territory when a leader was seen as weak or not concerned with foreign affairs.  Tut conquered parts of Syria, as indicated on a tomb wall belonging to his Viceroy, and exacted tribute tax from them.  This included money (gold or grain), precious stones and oils, and temple slaves (employees).
          Then Tut moved the Capital south to Luxor to be closer to both Karnak’s Temple of AmonRa, and to invade Nubia for more money.  Tut restored the major temples first, and then focused on the lesser ones.  He rebuilt courtyards, pylons, pillars, and statues of the gods – using his own face on most of the faceless statuary.  This helped his own image endure without his name being known.  He built solid gold idols for the Temples, some extending in length when compared to standard sizes.  He hired new priests, gave them salaries and daily temple offerings from the Citizens, and wrote edicts (laws) daily.  Because he already had a tomb (inherited) building a new one was unnecessary, so he focused on his work instead. 
          Though Tut had money, his economy was cash-poor.  In his tomb he had 2 life size wooden statues painted black – not for racial reasons as moderns suggest – but in imitation of Ebony Wood, a luxury item imported from Nubia.  The Ebony Senet game in his tomb may have been a gift from Nubia (tribute).  Gold-plated wood statues in his tomb are in imitation of solid gold ones found in temples. 
The Temple was a basic unit of Government, so building them was important.  It served as a library, a grain bank, a college, a religious sanctuary, a theater, an Astronomical observatory, and a magical device.  Written inscriptions helped protect Egypt from enemies once read. 
Because Tut wanted to restore Polytheism, any indication of Monotheism was frowned upon by his reforms.  He found a priestess whom he could trust with his knowledge once.  Tut told her that this was not his first life, once past life memory occurred to him during his reforms and travels across Egypt.  She believed in him, and promoted worship of Tutankhamon as Osiris.  When he discovered this, he chose to commit suicide [via Asp] to prevent his being worshiped in the manner of Aton-Ra (Amonhotep and Akhenaton were worshiped as God separately, so Tut did not want a relapse of this belief system).  So his death was “sudden and unexpected.”  That he was reborn indicates he was not worried about life and death cycles; he could always return to Earth again in a future body.  Look at the inscription on the inner golden shrine found in his tomb. 

I am yesterday and I know tomorrow; who is this? Yesterday I was Osiris, and tomorrow I am Ra.” 
Tut’s next life was Ramses 2.  Osiris was later worshiped in the next Dynasty.  Tutankhamon had other contributing factors to his decision, including Malaria fevers, a leg injury (post mortem injury sustained when the coffins were damaged, or an accident), and the Hittite incursion in the Nile Delta.  Peace was never safe around him; near his death his Queen wrote to the Hittites to secure a peace treaty by marrying one of their princes; and in 1974 CE a situation developed around Egypt, Israel, USSR and USA involving his tomb items.  The 2011 “Arab Spring” Revolution happened while archaeologists searched for his Queen’s tomb, and someone used his silver trumpet (the one that magically causes wars) in the Cairo Museum. 
          Tut’s mummified remains were disturbed during the process by thieves looking for a Magical Green Stone in the shape of a Heart Scarab amulet.  The Scarab was from a Meteorite so it was sacred (one of these was found in a pendant thought originally to be of Chalcedony).  So the thieves violated his mummy, ripped open the chest searching for the Scarab.  The Scarab would be used in a ritual to resurrect the mummy.  When the authorities found his mummy they tried to repair the damage, added more oils to stop decay, folded his arms across the chest and inserted a replacement Scarab made of black resin.  When the mummy was placed into the coffins, one of the coffins was too long so the priests shortened it.  And when the coffins were inserted into the Sarcophagus, the lid fell and broke.  The golden shrines also were not made correctly, and so were pieced together as best as possible in the given short time of preparations.  The tomb was robbed once while the repairs were being made, then the entrance was buried to prevent future break-ins.  Whatever protective magic was added to the tomb continues to work up to the Present Age. Because Tut restored the Polytheist religion, the Gods were on his side, so they now protect his remains from being violated, and go about destroying anyone who threatens him.  Because moderns do not believe in the old Gods now, they believe instead in a “Curse of Tutankhamon.”  The Gods are shown on his stone Sarcophagus, on the mummy cases, the Canopic Chest, and the tomb walls.
Holidays in Wadjetism:

1.   December 25 (Traveling of Wadjet), when a statue or symbol of Wadjet travels to visit other temples of the Netjeru.
2.   June 21 (Summer Solstice).
3.   March 14 (also Ides of March for Caesar).
4.   May 9 (Howard Carter Birthday; MJC).

Sacred Symbols of Wadjetism:

1.   Eye of Horus / Pharaoh (Wadjet Eye).
2.   Ankh glyph (for Ankhsenamon).
3.   Pyramid (for Ra’s bodily form).
4.   The Sun (Ra-Aton).
5.   Royal Cobra (Asp), not a Cross.

Standard Morning Prayer:

          “Pharaoh Nebkheperura arises before you, and breaks open the seal, undoes the bolt and opens the iron lock on your shrine, every morning before your Eye beckons over the horizon of Kheper.  Your father, the Earth, is approached in the morning while your mother, the Cosmos, is approached in the evening; both are given offerings of bread, wine, fruit, cloth and incense daily in their abode of the Temple.  Pharaoh cleans your holy image with Natron water and condensed soap, rubs it with essential oils and perfumes, and dries it with Egyptian cotton towels.  Pharaoh burns fragrant incense and disperses libations of sacred water before you; your Ka rejoices at his presence. 
          “O AmonRa, watch over us and be at peace.  Your family is happy and content; the economy is active and secure by your presence.  Many a surplus of revenue occurs because of your benevolence, O AmonRa, God of the Poor, God of Wealth, & God of Economics.  Your daughter, Maat, is content with the peoples’ devotion to you, O Eye of God; her power causes Justice, Truth, Honesty, and Fairness to dwell in the hearts of the people. 
          “All the Gods rejoice in your presence, O AmonRa; the wind blows to acknowledge the pious when they call your name, and the Sun breaks through the clouds to bring its light when goodness triumphs over evil; or justice over injustice.
          “May our family and friends share your benevolence and wisdom O AmonRa; we ask this in the name of Pharaoh Nebkheperura, justified and ever living; O AmonRa.”

A Standard Greeting to AmonRa:

          “Hail O Eye of God, O Giver of Light and Air, propeller of wind and giver of solar energy.  You see into peoples’ hearts and know what deeds they have done.  You judge them fairly with your fingers; you weigh their souls according to their density, the light go onto Heaven, the heavy fall into the Abyss. 
          “O AmonRa, protect my body as I travel; protect my family with your benevolent power over the elements; protect my home, pets and possessions from enemies, from vandals or thieves, from disaster or harm.  O AmonRa, protect my friends when they travel, and help them when they are sick or injured.  I ask of this in your holy name of Amen-Ra; O AmonRa.”
 A Prayer when you are Afraid:
          “Hail AmonRa, the Mighty Divine Warrior, he who slew the Dragon Apophis during the Eclipse, and carved up his serpent corpse to fashion the world.  May my enemies likewise become One with the fallen Dragon and share his fate.  O AmonRa, King of the Gods, I praise you.”
Other Prayers:
The Lord of Ra (main prayer):

          “May you live, King of Upper and Lower Kemt, Lord of the Three Lands, Nebkheperura, giver of life; May your Ka live and may you spend millions of years, O lover of Waset (Thebes), sitting with your face to the North Wind, your eyes beholding peace and happiness, forever.”




The Lord of the West (common prayer):

          “Homage to you, O Osiris-Ra, God of the Rebirth of Souls, who is everlasting, beloved of Isis & King of Duat.  I have conquered your enemies; their souls are under your footstool and are powerless. Rise up O Osiris-Ra, and rule the living once more.”         

The Lord of the Abyss (companion prayer):

          “A divine offering to Anub (Anubis), lord of physicians, Lord of the Night, keeper of the divine seal of Unnefer, ever-living in Ma’at forever.  Says Tutankhamon: ‘I am a just and noble Sovereign, one who writes fair laws and punishes the guilty who transgress.  I have ruled for a short time, though my deeds outweigh my weight on the Scales of the Double Truths.  I swallow peace with victory, dine on truth and order in the midst of strife.  I made offerings to those Netru whose temples and priesthood I restored.  I created the damaged faces of the Netru in my divine image, for I am a Neter upon the Earth, just as Horus is when he becomes Pharaoh.’”

The Lord of Sunrise (common prayer):

          “Hail Kheper, he who rises in the East, O Orb of Light that showers the fields with love every morning.  Flowers greet you with their smiles, birds chirp their welcome to you, and cats yawn in contemplation of your greatness O Lord of Light.  May the morning pass by without incident, may light overcome darkness.”

         

The Lord of Evening (common prayer):

          “Hail A-tum, Guardian of the Duat, Protector of the dead who are delivered unto Osiris-Ra at dusk.  May our dead be protected with your energy, may the living survive the night.”
         


Lady of the House (companion prayer):

          “O Excellent of Voice, goddess of the home, she who freshens the plumage of life, be praised.  I adore you, O goddess, may your home be well stocked from the harvest, with grain, wine and oil.  Let our home be protected with your will.  Let our children be enriched with your knowledge and wisdom.”


Litany of the names of the God of the Temple (List):

          “To be spoken every New Year, in the Temple, or at daybreak during a storm:

I adore you O my god,
Creator of Heaven & Earth,
Curator of the Heavenly Museum,
King of the Dead,
Lord of Light,
Conqueror of Darkness,
Vindicated in truth on the Scales of Maat,
The Everliving, Lord of Life,
Keeper of the Bread of Eternity,
Brewer of the Beer of Everlasting,
Distiller of the Wine of the Seasons,
Keeper of the Book of Time & Destiny,
Author of the Tablet of Fate,
Conqueror of Apophis,
Victor over Set,
Beloved of the Goddesses,
Prince of Solar Light,
God of Emerald Light,
The Emerald Illumination,
Giver of Peace,
The Shield of Mercy,
The Sword of Righteousness,
Champion of Morality,
Warrior of Duat & Heaven,
Sovereign, Mighty Bull;
Lord of the Two Lands & Empire,
Beloved of the Two Ladies,
Golden Horus, giver of peace;
Builder of Thrones,
Protector of Kemt,
Master of Secrets, the Divine Scribe;
Everliving in truth and victor over death;

Hail Amon-Ra.”



Scarab:

          “O My heart of my body, O my heart of my origin, my heart that comes into being; do not rebel against me on the Scales of the Double Feather (Maat), let my tongue not say things to incriminate my soul.  For I am pure, my form is pure, my tongue is pure, my soul is pure before my Lord; let no harm come to me in the presence of the Great God; I am Maaxeru, I am victorious in truth.”

Ushabty:

          “O Shabty given unto me, if you are commanded to perform work as my proxy in the Duat, if Lord Osiris-Ra commands me to irrigate the fields, convey sand from East to West, or winnow grain at the harvest, you shall be my proxy and shall answer unto him.  For if he so commands you shall be my servant in my place, and shall answer unto him: ‘Here I am to be counted, O Lord,’ and I shall be content thereby.”
         
Eye of Hor:

          “Hail, Hail, O Eye; let the light shine from above, unfettered by darkness of cloud or storm or commotion.  For I am the Prince of Solar Light, and I rule the sky, for the Sun is my Eye and the sky is my face.  For I am Horus of the Horizon, indeed, the Son of the Father, the Lord of Light.”

         

Heart Amulet:

          “Weary, weary are the members of Osiris; but I am not so weary. I am strong, I shall not wither; I am firm, I am content, and I am pure; may I pass by the Great Gate in peace.”


Ankh Amulet:

          “O Osiris, Lord of Eternal Life, Prince of Eternity; the Great Lord of the West, hear my prayer.  I have come, justified before your throne, kissing the floor of your Court, victorious over death; the enemy has been judged.  Lo, I come, pure and noble, into your presence; I offer you fresh bread, fine ale and fruity wine on your altar.  May you be appeased by my piety, O Lord of the West.  Let me approach your domain in safety, let my kinsmen be content, O Unnefer.”

Tet or Djed Amulet:

          “The balance on the Scale of Maat is as stable as the backbone of Osiris.  For Osiris is balanced like the Feather of Truth.  For whosoever wears this amulet, may their soul be balanced and equal unto Osiris.”






Collar of Gold:

          “O Amon-Ra, Great God of Light and Life, whose flesh is golden and whose bones are silver, protect this glorious one with your light.”

Isis Knot:

          “Hail Isis, Lady of One Thousand Names, Countess of the West, Queen of Heaven, Great One of Magick, the Divine Seamstress, everliving, rejoice at the presence of the day barque.  O goddess, protect those who bear your knot.”

Scepters:

          “O Osiris, Pharaoh of the Otherworld, rule the living at your leisure.  I grasp the Crooked Scepter, for I am your sheep and you are my shepherd.  I grasp the Flail, for you are the Farmer and I am your grain.  When I place these scepters into my hands, I become Osiris, the Lord of the West, Keeper of the Dead, and Lord of the Living.”
         





Lotus Flower:

          “O Ra, who appears rising from the White Lotus of the East, and sets into the Blue Lotus of the West, prepare a path for me that I may enjoy eternity upon your Celestial Boat, dispensing light and justice everywhere.”

         
Papyrus Scroll:

          “Hail Toth, Djehuty, God of Scribes and Literacy.  O Great Physician, divine luminance of the sky, patron of music and the arts, Father of Written Magick and of Mathematics, hear me.  I offer you Maat, for my people are honest; I offer you incense, the scent of the gods; I offer you clothing, to clothe your idol; and I offer you laws that you may liberate.  Accept my offerings in the name of your chosen one, Nebkheperura.”

         
Golden Cobra:

          “Hail Buto, O Divine Asp of the brow of Ra.  Rear yourself on one side, which you may see before you strike; for friends are cured by your mercy, and enemies are felled by your poison.”





Uas Scepter:

          “O Mighty Bull of the West, giver of strength to the warrior, give strength unto me for I am your servant, and I serve the Great Lord of the West.” 

Tauret Amulet:

          “O Mother goddess, Tauret, Protector of Children in the Womb, protect our unborn, and those who serve in the armies of Pharaoh.”

Bes Amulet:

          “O Lion-Man, who protects children in the home, protect my family from danger as they travel, and let me breathe the Northern Wind.”


Frog Amulet:

          “Hail Keeper of Time, O Creator of Destiny, may I will events within the Domain of the Sky; may I control Fate, O Shai, may good luck find its way to me.”

Vulture Amulet:

          “Hail Nekhbet, Protector of the tomb, O golden one of centuries, protect my ancestors in the Duat, and protect the living when they call upon you.”


Purification by Light: (Formal):

          Equipment:

          A room should be used with a sunroof, or access to the Sun; or a strong light source, such as a strobe light, fluorescent lights, or even a flashlight. 
          Acquire a shoulder cloth or draped cloth for the Priest, which is worn across one shoulder.
          Carry This Book and the person to be purified.

          Ceremony:

1.     Address an image of Tutankhamon using the Main Prayer:

          “May you live, King of Upper and Lower Kemt, Lord of the Three Lands, Nebkheperura, giver of life; May your Ka live and may you spend millions of years, O lover of Waset (Thebes), sitting with your face to the North Wind, your eyes beholding peace and happiness, forever.”

2.     Activate light source or approach column of light from Sun.
3.     Have person to be purified stand in the column of light for 1 solar minute (60 seconds, or count to 61); Have the person meditate or clear their mind of all thoughts.
4.     If person is not in a column of light, shine multiple flashlights on him/her. 
5.     Say:  “You are now purified with the sacred light of Ra; may you live life, O Pure Akh, and fulfill the fate ascribed to you.”
6.     Deactivate light source or move away from Sunlight.
7.     This concludes the ceremony.



Simple Purification (Lay Priests):

          Equipment:

          Flashlight, match, or other light source (i.e. Daylight).

          Ceremony:

          Have person stand near a light source, such as a candle, match, or fluorescent light bulb (office light). 

          Say:  “With the power of Ra, I purify you in the name of Tutankhamon Nebkheperura, who lives forever.”

          This concludes the ceremony.




Purification of Building (Consecration):

          Equipment:

          A bottle of water (or sometimes alcohol; beer, wine, champagne), shoulder cloth for Priest, and this Book. 

          Ceremony:

          Choose a location such as outside a newly constructed building, or for purposes of purging negative energy from a place. 
          At the base of the location, close your eyes for a minute while visualizing Tutankhamon’s image; then open your eyes.  Open the bottle of water while kneeling on the ground.  Say: “O Nebkheperura, Lord of the Duat, everliving; may your Akh bless the sanctity of this building, as I offer you this drink.”  Pour the liquid / water onto the chosen site. 

          End of Ceremony.

Protection Ritual:


(Simple)

Whenever one is traveling or feels danger is near, direct one’s eyes in the direction of the person or group to be protected.  Say: “Protect (name)!”




(Formal)

Say: “By the Power of the Eternal Nebkheperura, I command that the forces of Light protect my friend (name), family, and client (name), from all danger or evil that lie in waiting.”


(Distant)

Imagine the appearance of your client and say: “Protect (name) from all evil, harm, hardship, or difficulty, as you would Osiris, the Son of Min/Ra.” 

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