Horus
Egyptian falcon god, son of Osiris and Isis. Avenged his father's murder by Set. Lost eye in battle, which became powerful protective symbol. Won kingship through trial. Represents rightful sovereignty reclaimed, divine kingship, protection. Sky god whose eyes are sun and moon. Pharaohs as living Horus.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Sun
Offerings
- Offerings
- FrankincenseMyrrhGoldBeerActs of justiceProtecting the rightfulReclaiming stolen sovereignty
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- The AvengerSky GodLord of the Two Lands
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- The AvengerSky GodLord of the Two LandsThe Distant OneKing of Upper and Lower Egypt
- Symbols
- Eye of horusFalconWas scepterAnkh
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneMartial respect for rightful kingAddressLord HorusAvengerSky GodRelationshipAlly in reclaiming stolen sovereigntyWarningDemands you fight for what is rightfully yoursResonanceThose reclaiming stolen power seeking justice
- Modern Practice
Patron of those reclaiming stolen sovereignty, seeking justice, protecting what's rightfully theirs. Invoked for battles for what's yours, protection work, leadership. Teaches that some things must be fought for, that sovereignty is birthright worth defending.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- KingshipSkyWarProtectionSovereignty reclaimedDivine rightVengeance as justice
- Mythology Summary
Egyptian falcon god, son of Osiris and Isis. Avenged his father's murder by Set. Lost eye in battle, which became powerful protective symbol. Won kingship through trial. Represents rightful sovereignty reclaimed, divine kingship, protection. Sky god whose eyes are sun and moon. Pharaohs as living Horus.
Details
- Secondary Planets
- Mars
- Correspondences
- ColorsGoldRedBlueWhiteScentsFrankincenseMyrrhCedarMetalsGoldCopperAnimalsFalconHawkLion
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