Good Sirius Culmination and Great Awakening!
In other words, Hapi New Year!
While most of the world is partying, drinking champagne and celebrating with other worldly ways, in Ancient Kemet and in Contemporary Neterian Communities, December 31 is a most auspicious moment in the cycle of the Sirius Star System. Sirius is divinely related to the Goddess Aset (Isis). The Neteru, the Gods and Goddesses, represent the cosmic forces that live within all of us. By learning more about the Neteru, one also gains knowledge about the Higher Self, thus drawing one closer to the Divine.
Most of the information that follows can be found in
“African Religion, Volume 5: THE GODDESS PATH”, by Dr. Muata Ashby. Part 4, pg. 81 in the ebook:
Usher Rekhat: The Mother Worship Ritual and pg. 95:
ANNUAL GODDESS WORSHIP FOR DECEMBER 31st
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“The rising of Sirius, the star of Aset (Isis) and the new birth of Heru (Horus). The end of the year is a time of reckoning, reflection and engendering a new or renewed positive movement toward attaining spiritual Enlightenment. The Mother Worship devotional meditation ritual, performed on five days during the month of December and on New Year’s Eve, is based on the Ushet Rekhit. During the ceremony, the cosmic forces, symbolized by Sirius – and the constellation of Orion (Asar)—, are harnessed through the understanding and devotional attitude of the participant. This propitiation draws the light of wisdom and health to all those who share in the ritual, leading to prosperity and wisdom.”
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pg. 96
“New Year’s Eve is an especially important time in reference to the mysticism of Sopdu (Sirius). A little known fact about Sopdu is that on New year’s Eve, Sopdu rises to the apex of the meridian above the earth and can be seen directly above from anywhere in the world, beginning at the midnight hour. Thus, Sopdu marks the beginning (birth) of a New Year as well as the continuing cycle of life which reminds us of the glory and precision of the universe. Thus, in this aspect Sopdu is a supreme example of Aset as the mother who gives birth to Heru and also in her aspect as Maat, the universal order of Creation. Therefore, this time offers a great opportunity to reflect upon the attributes and teachings of Aset, Heru and Maat. The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid texts explain that the rising of Sopdu and the birth of the New Year is synonymous with the resurrection of the initiate who is Asar and whose spiritual seed rises in the form of Heru, the vindicator, the renewed spirit (enlightenment).”
pg. 97
“The passage in the Pyramid text is relating the birth of Heru, the spirit of Asar through Aset. It is very important to understand that The Asar being referred to is in reality the initiate, you. Therefore as you read about Asar, keep in mind that it is you who are being renewed, you who are being reborn.”
What follows is a guide for those seeking to connect with the Divine, and welcome in the New Year in a very ancient way. Hapi New year! HOTEP.
Dua Sebai Maa and Dua Seba Dja for bringing these teachings back to life.
STEP 1: Preparing for the Ritual
If possible, fast from sundown on December 30, and continue the fast until the end of the observance on December 31st. Practice celibacy, non-violence and truthfulness during this time.
STEP 2: STUDY
Become familiar with the myth of the Asarian resurrection, as well as the various aspects of the Goddess.”Give the offering of study time to the Goddess Aset”, the Lady of Wisdom and Healing Words of Power. Study the teachings, and resolve to put them into practice everyday. Special offering to Maat: “Observe the teachings of virtue and order. Strive to remain in balance in all things”. (from pg. 87)
Asarian Resurrection Part 1
Asarian Resurrection Part 2
Kemetic Yoga Videos
STEP 3: Timing of the ritual
Have everything ready in advance in order to begin the ritual at 11pm wherever you are or which ever time zone you are located. This includes preparation of the altar, taking a bath, wearing white clothing that is all natural like cotton, silk, etc.and your own well in advance so that you may begin at 11pm.
STEP 4: Items to have on hand
Ankh, Water, Bread or Sweet Cake, Noise making device, preferably a Sistrum, Candle, Incense and Icon, for instance, image of Aset on Papyrus, or a statue.
STEP 5: Locating Sirius
COMMENCEMENT
1. Begin by sounding the noise making device at 11pm wherever you may be.
2. recite the following Hekau (chants or sacred words of power) As you do so, remember that you are invoking these cosmic forces with YOU.
Recite each hekau 4 times, symbolizing 4 aspects of being, 4 direction, 4 elements, etc.
“The prayer is directed towards the purification of the mind and body which will allow your spiritual practice (movement) to be unobstructed on earth as well as in heaven. It is a propitiation to the Divine that you should not be confined to the temporal world of time and space, and physical body and ego-self consciousness, so that you may go beyond the ignorance of ordinary human existence and thereby, discover the truth of your true nature as one with the Supreme Self”
Aset says: “I am all that has been, all that is, and all that shall be, and no mortal man hath ever unveiled me.”
Dua Aset (Adorations to Aset)
Dua Aset
Dua Aset
Dua Aset
shake sistrum or sounding device, drum
Dua Maat (Adorations to Maat)
Dua Maat
Dua Maat
Dua Maat
shake sistrum or sounding device, drum
Dua Nebt Het (adorations to Nebt Het)
Dua Nebt Het
Dua Nebt Het
Dua Nebt Het
shake sistrum or sounding device, drum
Dua Asar (Hail to the lord Asar)
Dua Asar
Dua Asar
Dua Asar
shake sistrum or sounding device, drum
Glory be to Asar Un-nefer, the great god within
Abdu, king of eternity, lord of the everlasting
Glory be to Asar Un-nefer, the great god within
Abdu, king of eternity, lord of the everlasting
Glory be to Asar Un-nefer, the great god within
Abdu, king of eternity, lord of the everlasting
Glory be to Asar Un-nefer, the great god within
Abdu, king of eternity, lord of the everlasting
Beautiful youth, come to thy house at once; we see thee not.
Hail, Beautiful Boy, come to thy house, draw near after thy separation from us.
Hail, Beautiful Youth, pilot of mine, who growth except at his hour.
Holy Image of his father Tem, mysterious essence proceeding from ATEM.
Libation: I am sister Aset, the darling of thy heart. Because of my love for thee, thou being absent, I water the earth with my tears this day.
(Pour some water oil the ground)
3. Recite the following passage: (you can substitute the term cosmic forces or even ancestors in place of the term gods)
O ye gods who are in heaven,
O ye gods who are on earth,
O ye gods who are still in the Duat (The Netherworld or the Astral Plane)
O ye gods who are in the abyss,O ye gods who are in the service of the deep,
We follow the lord, the lord of love.
4. Receive the Eye of Heru: May Life, Stability and Contentment be yours: Then reply,
Nuk Pu Heru. Nuk Pu Heru (I am Heru, I am Heru)
5. Conclusion:
The ritual just described should be carried out at 11pm.
At midnight, the readings should be concluded and meditation on Aset Maat NebtHet in the forms of Sopdu is to begin. Sopdu may be found by facing due south. Next look at the southern horizon and then look up, midway between the horizon and the zenith (the part of the sky that is directly overhead. You will see the brightest star in the area and that will be Sopdu, in the area and that will be Sopdu, just to the right you will see three stars. These are known as the belt of Sahu.
You may mentally chant the hekau of your choice or practice concentration of the Divine Form. Here are some suggestions:
Om Asar Aset Heru
The One Divine Self, manifesting as the Divine father, Mother and Child.
Nuk Pu Aset
I am Aset
Nuk Pu Asar
I am Asar
Nuk Pu Neteru
I am the Supreme Divinity
Remain in this meditative state for at ;east 10 minutes, or for as long as you like, for as long as you can.
End with upraised arms and give thanks to the Goddess and invoke the hekau of purity.
Dua Aset, Dua Maat, Dua Nebt Het
(Adorations to Aset, Adorations to Maat, Adorations to NebtHet)
“I am pure, I am pure, I am Pure, I am Pure”
“May the Goddess lead you to Discover the Blessings of Her Divine Essence” Sebai Maa
Om Hotep, Hotep, Hotep, Hotep.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace, Peace, Peeeeaaaacccce!
Here is another resource on Sirius Culmination from Earth Sky Magazine:
Sirius midnight culmination New Year’s Eve
“Tonight – New Year’s Eve – look up for the brightest star in the sky, Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major.
This star is up in the evening every winter, and it’s always easy to identify. Although a few planets might be brighter, Sirius outshines every other star in the night sky.
If you go outside late this evening and look toward the south, you’ll easily notice Sirius shining there. This star is so bright that you notice it twinkling fiercely. You might even see it flashing different colors – just hints of colors from red to blue – like the celestial counterpart to an earthly diamond.”
R U Sirius Enuff?????
For more information on Sirius, please visit these sites
Peace, Love and Light!
Light Being Wellness Center 