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Scorpio The Zodiac Scorpio (♏) The Planets Other components Qualities Motion Scorpius (♏, and Latin for *scorpion*) is one of the constellations of the . In it is known as “Scorpio“. It lies between to the west and to the east. It is a large constellation located in the southern hemisphere near the center of…

Sebek The Ennead The Ogdoad / / / / Other Egyptian Gods Sebek In Egyptian mythology, Sebek was the crocodile-god who symbolized the fertility of the Nile River and the authority of the pharaohs. He was a son of . Revered for ferocity and speed of movement, his cult originally flourished around El Faiyûm, where…

Grimoire *Part of the series.* This design for an amulet comes from the *Black Pullet* grimoire. Embroider it upon black satin, and say “Nades, Suradis, Maniner”, and a djinn is supposed to appear; tell the djinn “Sader, Prostas, Solaster”, and the djinn will bring you your true love. Say “Mammes, Laher” when you tire of…

Alchemy *Part of the series.* Alchemy is an early practice combining elements of chemistry, physics, astrology, art, semiotics, metallurgy, medicine, mysticism, and religion. Two intertwined goals sought by many alchemists were the philosopher’s stone, a mythical substance which would enable the transmutation of common metals into gold; and the universal panacea, a remedy that would…

Vajrayana Vajrayāna Buddhism, also known as Tantric Buddhism, Mantrayana and Buddhism, is often viewed as the third major school of , alongside the and schools. (Note that ‘Yana’ means ‘vehicle’ in Saskrit.) The Vajrayana is actually a subset of Mahayana Buddhism. Vajrayana Buddhists themselves often classify their school as the final stage in the evolution…

Ankh-af-na-khonsu Ankh-af-na-khonsu (lit. “He Lives in “), is an historical man who lived in Thebes in the 26th dynasty (apx. 725 B.C.). He was a priest of the Egyptian god . He is best known as the creator of the The , a funerary tablet he created for himself to commemorate his death. Ankh-f-n-khonsu is…

Jupiter (astrology) — The Zodiac The Planets Jupiter (♃) Other components Qualities Motion Jupiter (♃) is associated with merrymaking in . According to , Jupiter is temperate, benign, and presides over the stomach. Jupiter is called “The Bringer Of Jollity” in Alan Leo’s book *What is a Horoscope?*. Jupiter is the ruling planet of ,…

Calendar Table of Contents Days and Dates Dates and times are recorded using the typical notation of , indicating the apparent positions of the and in the . The day of the week is recorded in Latin. The latin (Roman) days of the week are: Sunday – *dies solis* – day of the Sun Monday…

Religion *Part of the series* Religion is, in its broadest sense, defined as the answers given to explain humankind’s relationship with the universe. In the course of the development of religion, it has taken an almost infinite number of forms in various cultures and individuals. Religion today is dominated by a number of major world…

Helios OLYMPIANS OTHERS TITANS Astraeus Atlas Clymene Coeus Crius Dione Epimetheus Iapetus Leto Mnemosyne Oceanus Phoebe Prometheus Tethys Theia In Greek mythology, the was personified as a deity called Helios (Greek for “the sun”), whom equates with the sun titan . Other sources say Helios is Hyperion’s son by his sister Theia. Helios was seen…