October
10
/ 2013
The ancient Egyptians revered the star Sirius as a giver of life, as it always reappeared at the time of the annual flooding of the Nile. When Sirius sank in the west and disappeared from the night sky, it remained hidden for 70 days before emerging in the east in the morning. This was viewed as a time of ending and renewal. In fact, the Khemitians never spoke of death ---but, rather of “westing”. They knew that we are ultimately immortal, and are in a constant state of change…or transformation. The Egyptian five-pointed star represented the five elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. It also represented the five stages of the sun during the day. The Neter, Nut
