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Egyptian zodiac intro:

Writing this article brought me to the conclusion that in the modern era we as onlookers of the Ancient history had no idea what those people were thinking or doing and that we can only dream what it was they tried to say via the hieroglyphics that are still intact after all these years.

I researched the Egyptian Zodiac and I got so many different versions as the amount of searches I put in. I guess it is divided into the old and the new versions of what we perceived it to be, or the difference between the ancient writings and our modern interpretations. In researching this topic I realized that we in the modern era sometimes forget that the ancients did not think as we do, they thought according to the astrological and astronomical phenomena and happenings of that age and era, and also how the ruler/king/Pharoah instructed the people to believe.

So I am going to redesign everything again and combine the old and the new versions of the information gathered and place them according to time intervals:

January to February
March to April
April to May
May to June
July to September
October to December
Western zodiac (short intro and dates)
Links to read further

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Astrology

What can I say that which is not written already in books and on the internet?

I thought it good to at first just add pictures of different astrolical and divination forms.

1. Egyptian astro circle

2. Western Astro circle

3. Middle section of nr. 2

Interesting links:

Mysteries of Egyptian Zodiacs and othe Riddles of Ancient history: http://www.siloam.net/denderah/zodiacs/index.html

Ancient Egyptian Mythology - http://www.egyptianmyths.net/zodiac.htm

Egyptian Astrology: http://www.astralaspects.biz/shopscr650.html

What is your sign: http://www.flarn.com/~warlock/egypt/

Pharoahs signs of the zodiac: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/zodiac.htm

Wikipedia

JANUARY TO FEBRUARY

January 1 – 7th, June 19-28th, Sept 1 – 7th, and Nov 18 – 26th:

THE NILE:

Character: Those who fall under the sign of the Nile are peace-loving and tolerant, lovers of refined things receptive to wealth, analytical and science-minded, tender towards those who are not ignorant, but can sometimes be angry. Powerful ambitions and transformation.

Counterparts/Related Signs: Amon-Ra, Seth, Osiris, Horus, and Thoth as well as Anubis.

Associated with the months of Proyet, Shomu, and Akhet

Colors are deep red (male) or deep blue (female).

SATIS

Role: Goddess who protected the sources of the Nile and goddess of the cataract at the border of Egypt and Nubia
Appearance: A woman wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt with antelope horns on the sides.
Sacred animal: antelope

Character: Peace-loving and tolerant, receptive to wealth, analytical and science-minded, tender towards those who are not ignorant, can sometimes be angry.

Colors: male: deep red, female: deep blue
Compatible Signs: Amon-Ra, Set

Dates: Jan 8 - Jan 21, Feb 1 - Feb 11

AMON-RA:

Role: A god of the creation of the earth; the patron god of Thebes; and the king of all the gods of Egypt

Appearance: Form of a man, wearing crown with the sun disc and double feather plumes. Sometimes shown with blue skin.
Sacred animals: ram, goose

Character: Those ruled by Amon-Ra are very generous and fruitful. Other people feel reassured around them, and they are always willing to give their best. Life is a challenge; you will feel the need to be of a higher level of spirituality. Headed towards great things.

Counterparts/Related Signs: The Nile and Horus.

Associated with the month of Proyet.

Colors: yellow (male), orange (female)

January 22 – 31st & Sept 8 – 22nd:

MUT
Role:Most ancient of the deities in Egypt

Character: You will be secretive and be one that is nostalgic in life. All of life is to seek out that of a father figure for protection and security.

Counterparts/Related Signs: Ra and Thoth.

Associated with the months of Proyet and Akhet.

(26 Jan - 24 Feb)

SHU

Role: Egyptian God of the Air and the Wind.
Character: People born under this sign are humorous, creative, principled and conscientious. Whenever their talents are proved, their success becomes inevitable.
Strengths: humorous, conscientious and principled.

Weaknesses: being hesitant, they often lose great opportunities (always apprehensive of possible failure).

Loosely corresponds to Aquarius 21 Jan - 18 Feb

Jan 22 - Jan 31, Sep 8 - Sep 22

MOUT:

Character: Those who fall under the sign of Mout are ironic, have tremendous internal wealth, know how to rapidly connect with others, and look for paternal authority.

Colors: brown (male), red carmine (female)

Compatible Signs: Amon-Ra, Thoth

Feb 12 - Feb 29, Aug 20 - Aug 31

GEB:

Role: God of the earth. Creator, beginning of the world, the earth, principle of unity between worlds

Appearance: Green-skinned man, with leaves all over his body and a goose on his head. Sometimes he was shown laying on his side under his wife, the sky goddess Nut.
Sacred animals: goose

Character: People ruled by Geb have engaging personalities, modest, are sensitive and easily impressionable, modest and occasionally narcissistic, but can rise above vanity, empathic, protector, not vain.

Colors: violet (male), rose (female)

Compatible Signs: Set, Horus

Counterparts/Related Signs: Seth and Horus.

Associated to both the months of Proyet and Akhet.

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MARCH TO APRIL

Mar 1 - Mar 10, Nov 27 - Dec 18 (27 Mar - 25 Apr)

OSIRIS:

Role: Osiris is the God of the afterlife, Netherworld, ruler of the realm of the dead and regarded as the source of renewed life.
Appearance: A green-skinned man wrapped up like a mummy, wearing the Atef crown and holding a crook and flail
Sacred animals: bull

Character: Those who come under the sign of Osiris have two sides to their personality, and might seem fiery but can also be fragile, vulnerable or indecisive. They are energetic, generous, quick-witted and curious, do not like confrontation, and you weigh before confronting a situation. Those born under this sign are emotionally perplexing and often misunderstood.
Strengths: dynamic, intelligent, always opportunity-taking and enterprising.

Weaknesses: avoid responsibility.

Colors: yellow (male), green (female)

Compatible Signs: Isis, Thoth

Counterparts/Related Signs: Isis and Thoth.

Associated with the months of Proyet and Akhet/Proyet.
Loosely corresponds to Aries 21 Mar - 20 Apr

Mar 11 - Mar 31, Oct 18 - Oct 29, Dec 19 - Dec 31(25 Feb - 26 Mar)

ISIS:

Role: Goddess of fertility and motherhood, of the feminine forces, of women, and magic; goddess of the South; protector of Imseti

Appearance: Woman wearing the hieroglyph for "throne" on her head

Character:Those born under the influence of Isis are known for their solidarity and cultivation of nobility. Honorable, straightforward and idealistic. They use logic and intuition and view things from different perspectives., active and self-confident, be one that is of hospitable means, unifying, and you love harmony. You are both a giver and protector of life, and you must be perceptive to others around you. Their relationship with others is quite smooth.

Strengths: active and self-confident. Their thoughts and sense of humor render them quite popular.

Weaknesses: they get obsessed with ideas and retire when problems grow increasingly serious.

Colors: white (male), blue (female)

Compatible Signs: Osiris, Thoth

Counterparts/Related Signs: Osiris and Thoth.

Associated to the months of Proyet/Shomu, Akhet, and Shomu.

Loosely corresponds to Pisces 19 Feb - 20 Mar

Apr 1 - Apr 19, Nov 8 - Nov 17 (29 Aug - 27 Sep)

THOTH

Role: Thoth is the god of learning, scribes, and writing and of wisdom. He was the scribe to the Gods and keeper of the book of the Underworld.

Appearance: An ibis-headed man, or a baboon. Often seen with the moon on his head in either of these forms.
Sacred animals: ibis, baboon

Character: People born under this sign are versatile, methodical, original and precise and accurate, capable problem-solvers and excellent organizers as well, enthusiastic, enterprising, courageous and it's said they like to take risks. Dislike meanness towards others.

Strengths: seasoned and original. Excellent memory, a risk taker, but with challenge, dependable and honest values and morals.

Weaknesses: rash, impatient and self-rigorous, they would give up anything in return for a better offer.

Colors: rose (male), white (female)

Compatible Signs: Bastet, Isis

Signs: Bastet and Isis.

Associated to the months of Shomu, and Akhet.

Loosely corresponds to Virgo 24 Aug - 22 Sep

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APRIL TO MAY

26 Apr - 25 May

AMUN
Role: Amun is the Egyptian God of creation.
Character: People born under this sign are strong willed, confident, good leaders and resolute, firm and always sought for guidance. They are excellent leaders as long as they do not over task their followers

Strengths: strong will, outstanding courage and self-confidence..

Weaknesses: obstinate and intolerant.

Loosely corresponds to Taurus 21 Apr - 21 May

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April 14 – May 8 and Aug 12 -19^th (28 Sep - 27 Oct)

HORUS

Role: God of the pharaoh, the Egyptian God of the rising sun, the sky and of light and goodness

Appearance: Form of a falcon-headed man, wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt

Character: People born under the influence of Horus possess sparkling personality, strong will power, intelligence, and understanding, optimistic, sociable, motivated, courageous, but can be impatient to exert influence. You are good at finding hidden secrets and an excellent student in all things

Strengths: optimistic, brilliantly sociable and motivated to win the best in life.

Weaknesses: unrealistic, stubborn and reluctant to confront problems

Colors: red carmine (male), gold (female)

Compatible Signs: Bastet, Geb

Associated to the months of Shomu and Akhet.

Loosely corresponds to Libra 23 Sep - 23 Oct

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MAY TO JUNE

May 8 - May 27, Jun 29 - Jul 13 (25 Jul - 28 Aug)

ANUBIS

Role: Anubis is the guardian of the nether world. God of death and mummification, and of the future.
Appearance: Jackal or a jackal-headed man
Sacred animals: jackal

Character: People born under this sign are sympathetic, sensitive, bit of fatalist, strong and spirited, slightly ambivalant or inhibited but deep, compassionate, and clever, a strong connection to your darker side.

Strengths: sympathetic, generous, loving and perseverant in proving their view point, self-confident and their ability to keep things under control make them widely respectable

Weaknesses: Suffering can draw them to be prome an introverted personality

Colors: sienna (male), crimson (female)

Compatible Signs: Bastet, Isis

Associated to the month of Shomu.

Loosely corresponds to Leo 23 Jul - 23 Aug

(26 May - 24 Jun)

HATHOR
Role: Hathor is the Egyptian Goddess of the Earth and the Sky, of love, music and dance, and queen of heaven.
Character: People born under this sign are extrovert, charming, enthusiastic and romantic, enjoy life to the dregs.
Strengths: hey are experts at winning the best in most situations.

Weaknesses: Irascible and easily stirred up to strong love or bitter hatred, jealous and envious.

Loosely corresponds to Gemini 22 May - 21 Jun

May 28th – June 18th and Sept 28th – Oct 2nd:

SETH:

Role: God of chaos, evil, the desert, war, violence, conflict, and sandstorms
Appearance: Form of a man, with the head of an unidentified donkey-like animal. He was sometimes seen as a pig or a hippo.
Sacred animal: the mythical "Set animal"

Character: Free spirit and a wanderer. Always looking for change and in search of who they are, and the wholeness that comes with it. Balance in life. Life is full of journeys and experiences, whether it be good or bad experiences, before really finding themselves. Mistakes are made many times over in life, before learning from them and moving forwards. They always seek out for knowledge and wisdom.

Strengths: Perfectionist

Weaknesses:, Prone to anger or irrationality. Show aspects of Duality.

Colors: turquoise (male), black (female)

Compatible Signs: Geb, The Nile

Associated to the month of Shomu.

(25 Jun - 24 Jul)

PHOENIX
Role:The Phoenix is the God of immortality and resurrection.
Character: People born under this sign are resilient, determined, flexible and inspiring, can create possibilities from scratch.

Strengths: Optimistic, flexible and can promote optimism in others.

Weaknesses: solitary, stubborn, dreamy and unrealistic.

Loosely corresponds to Cancer 22 Jun - 22 Jul

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JULY TO SEPTEMBER

July 14 – 28th, Sept 23 -27th, and Oct 3 -17

BASTET

Role: Goddess of cats, women, and secrets
Appearance: Cat or cat-headed woman
Sacred animals: cat

Character: You look for balance and harmony in all aspects, have a tendency to be anxious, but are also very devoted. They do tend to ignore their own needs from time to time. Protectors, great inner strength and strong psychic senses

Strengths: Good in business and in matters of the heart.

Weaknesses: Often rash and impatient

Colors: yellow ochre (male), grey (female)

Compatible Signs: Sekhmet, Horus

Associated to the months of Shomu and two of the opening of the year days.

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OCTOBER TO DECEMBER

(October 28 - November 26)

WADJET
Role: Wadjet is the Egyptian Goddess of justice; the goddess of royal cobra; the symbol of knowledge
Character: People born under this sign are loyal, altruistic, rational and cautious, conscientious, ambitious and self-opinionated.
Strengths: Strongly loyal to family values.
Weaknesses: pessimistic, haughty and sometimes unsociable and miserly

Loosely corresponds to Scorpio 24 Oct - 22 Nov

July 29th – Aug 11th, and Oct 30th – Nov 7th:

SEKHMET

Role: Sekhmet is the Egyptian Goddess of War, vengeance and Conquest.

Appearance: Lion-headed woman with the sun over her head
Sacred Animal: lion

Character: Those born in the time of Sekhmet are said to be telepathic, observant, authoritative, indulgent and moral. They are eloquent and optimistic, not one to self-indulge. They are both pure and impure, chaos and harmony, and are bestowed with majestic grace, as is the lion. They tend to have secret desires

Strengths: Intelligent and witty and highly adjustable in hard times and highly polemic in all fields. Many of the world sports champions are born under this sign

Weaknesses: impatient, impetuous and quarrelsome.

Colors: green (male), turquoise (female)

Compatible Signs: Bastet, Geb

Counterparts/Related Signs: Bastet and Geb.

Associated to three of the open of the year days, and Akhet

Loosely corresponds to Sagittarius 23 Nov - 21 Dec

(December 27 - January 25)

SPHINX
Role: The Sphinx is the Egyptian Goddess of the Nile. Sphinx is the treasure guardian who could convert himself into the shape of any creature

Character: Those born under this sign can change their attitudes to fit nearly all situations. They are stern and shrewd and are characterized by an investigative faculty, self-discipline and high sensibility

Strengths: While outwardly witty and humorous, adaptable, in reality they are rather serious, discreet and discerning.

Weaknesses: They make misjudgments and are sometimes proud and haughty

Western Zodiac

Aries (0°) (The Ram) – 21 March to 20 April

Taurus (30°) (The Bull) – 21 April to 21 May

Gemini (60°) (The Twins) – 22 May to 21 June

Cancer (90°) (The Crab) – 22 June to 22 July

Leo (120°) (The Lion) – 23 July to 22 Aug

Virgo (150°) (The Virgin) – 23 Aug to 21 Sept

Libra (180°) (The Scale or The Balance) – 22 Sept to 22 Oct

Scorpio (210°) (The Scorpion) – 23 Oct to 21 Nov

Sagittarius (240°) (The Archer) – 22 Nov to 20 Dec

Capricorn (270°) (The Horned Goat) – 21 Dec to 19 Jan

Aquarius (300°) (The Water-bearer) – 20 Jan to 18 Feb

Pisces (330°) (The Fish) – 19 Feb to 20 March

1. - Aries (The Ram) (fire, cardinal, personal): Keyword: "I am". Freedom-loving, assertive, individualistic, independent, intellectual, pioneering, leader, action-oriented, fiery, straightforward, passionate, powerful. Can be extreme, arrogant, intemperate, violent, headstrong, impulsive .

2. - Taurus (The Bull) (earth, fixed, personal): Keyword: "I have". Resourceful, thorough, devoted, patient, sensual, affectionate, cautious, musical, artistic, solid, earthy, strong, sturdy, kind. Can be slow, possessive, stubborn, acquisitive, indulgent.

3. - Gemini (The Twins) (air, mutable, personal): Keyword: "I think". Logical, inquisitive, lively, active, curious, multi-tasking, talkative, sociable, duality, mercurial, whimsical. Can be superficial, two-faced, inconstant, restless.

4. - Cancer (The Crab) (water, cardinal, personal): Keyword: "I feel". Protective, sensitive, tenacious, family and home oriented, helpful, nurturing, watery, emotional, loving. Can be crabby, clinging, moody, worrying, pessimistic.

5. - Leo (The Lion) (fire, fixed, social): Keyword: "I will". Generous, proud, theatrical, passionate, sunny, bright, kingly, powerful, loves attention, dramatic, independent, noble, creative, leader. Can be arrogant, bossy, boastful, egotistic, snobbish.

6. - Virgo (The Virgin) (earth, mutable, social): Keyword: "I analyze". Practical, efficient, critical, work and service oriented, common sense, modest, health conscious, mentally active, helpful, flexible. Can be pedantic, fussy, over-critical, worrying, over fastidious.

7. - Libra (The Scales) (air, cardinal, social): Keyword: "I balance". Co-operative, diplomatic, urbane, fair, needs partnerships, refined, balanced, graceful, charming, debative, just, open-minded, social. Can be lazy, indecisive, rationalizing.

8. - Scorpio (The Scorpion) (water, fixed, social): Keyword: "I desire". Passionate, secretive, powerful, keenly perceptive, deep, complex, analytical, inquisitive, resourceful, magnetic, intense, hypnotic, sexual, perspicacious, creative, vigorous, untameable, ambitious. Can be jealous, controlling, possessive, aggressive, cunning, cruel.

9. - Sagittarius (The Archer) (fire, mutable, universal): Keyword: "I perceive". Freedom loving, straightforward, extrovert, philosophical, intellectual, fun-loving, arrogant, adventurous, expansive, optimistic. Can be blundering, scattered, careless, tactless.

10. - Capricorn (The Sea-goat) (earth, cardinal, universal): Keyword: "I use". Prudent, cautious, patient, methodical, practical, reserved, ambitious, authoritative, competent. Can be saturnine, suspicious, rigid, cunning, over-cautious, pessimistic.

11. - Aquarius (The Water Carrier) (air, fixed, universal): Keyword: "I know". Democratic, unconventional, detached, friendship oriented, humanitarian, cause-oriented, believes in the group, society, progressive, sophisticated, objective. Can be eccentric, elitist, dogmatic, aloof.

12. - Pisces (The Fishes) (water, mutable, universal): Keyword: "I believe". Imaginative, sensitive, compassionate, feeling, idealistic, spiritual, accepting, undiscriminating, creative, mystic, self-sacrificing, artistic. Can be impractical, neglectful, escapist, lazy, distracted.

Planet character on each day of the week

Sunday

Sun - health, success, career, goals, ambition, personal finances, advancement,drama, fun, authority figures, law, fairs, crops, totem animals, volunteerand civic services, promotion, the God, men's mysteries, children, buyingselling, speculating

Monday

Moon - psychic pursuits, psychology, dreams/astral travel, imagination, women's mysteries, reincarnation, short trips, women, children, the public, domestic concerns, emotions, fluids, magick, spirituality, nursing, all things pertaining to water and bodies of water, antiques, trip planning, household activities, initiation, astrology, new-age pursuits, archetypes, totem animals, shapeshifting, religious experience.

Tuesday

Mars - passion, sex, aggression, energy, strife, action, courage, swift movement, physical energy, sports, muscular energy, partnerships, guns, tools, metal, cutting, surgery, police, soldiers, combat, confrontation, business, buying and selling animals, mechanical things, repair, gardening, woodworking, hunting, beginnings

Wednesday

Mercury - wisdom, healing, communication, intelligence, memory, education, correspondence, phone calls, computers, messages, students, merchants, editing, writing, advertising, signing contracts, sibling, neighbors, kin, accounting, clerks, critics, music, editors, journalists, visual arts, hiring employees, learning languages, placing ads, visiting friends, legal appointments, astrology

Thursday

Jupiter - business, logic, gambling, social matters, political power, material wealth, publishing, college education, long-distance travel, foreign interests, religion, philosophy, forecasting, broadcasting, publicity, expansion, luck, growth, sports, horses, the law, doctors, guardians, merchants, psychologists, charity, correspondence courses, self-improvement, researching, reading, studying

Friday

Venus - romantic love, friendships, beauty, soulmates, courtship, dating, artistic abilities, harmony, affection, relationships, partners, alliances, grace, luxury, social activity, marriage, decorating, cosmetics, gifts, income, growth, gardening, architects, artists, beauticians, chiropractors, dancers, designers, engineers, entertainers, fashion, music, painting, poetry, household improvements, planning parties, shopping

Saturday

Saturn - binding, protection, neutralization, karma, death, manifestation, structure,reality, the laws of society, limits, obstacles, tests, hard work, endurance, real estates, dentists, bones, teeth, farm workers,separation, stalkers, murderers, criminals in general, civil servants, justice, maths, plumbing, wills, debts, financing, joint money matters, discovery, transformation, relations with older people.

~Source Unknown~

Table from Grimoire for the Apprentice Wizard, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart

Moon Lore (everything to do with the moon)

January - Wolf Moon
February - Storm Moon
March - Chaste Moon
April - Seed Moon
May - Hare Moon
June - Dyad (pair) Moon
July - Mead Moon
August - Wyrt (green plant) Moon
September - Barley Moon
October - Blood Moon
November - Snow Moon
December - Oak Moon

http://greenwitchery.tripod.com/moonmagick.html

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