Aries
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Neter: Asar
Stone: Malachite, Wadju Color: Green, Wadj Metal: Iron, Baa Incense: Cypress, Kebes Scent: Cinnamon, Ti-shepses Tree: Acacia, Shenedj
Taurus
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Neter: Het-Her
Stone: Turquoise, Majkat Color: Blue-Green, Khedeb Metal: Copper, Hemet Incense: Myrrh, Antiu Scent: Mimosa, Shendet Tree: Tamarisk, Iser
Neter: Djehuti Stone:i\gate,A1eh Color: Gray-W hite, Hedj A1etal: Lodestone
Incense: Eucalyptus, Nehaut Sentra Scent: Neroli, Khesa
Tree: Pomegranate, Inhemen
Cancer�
Neter: Nebt-Het Stone: .Alabaster, Shes Color: Blue, Irtiu A1etal: Silver, Het
Incense: Lily of the Valley, Nehem Scent: Lotus, Sesheshen
Tree: Willow, Tcherat
Leo
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Neter: Heru
Stone: Obsidian, Tehnu Color: Yellow, Khenet A1etal: Gold, Nub
Incense: Temple Incense, Kyphi Scent: Sandalwood, Djeba Tree: Olive,Djedet
Virgo rtf Neter: Geb
Stone: i\mber, A1anu Color: Brown, Djeriu A1etal: Bronze, Ut
Incense: Patchouli, Rebut
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Scent: Olive, Baq Tree: Persea, !shed
Libra n Neter: Auset
Stone: Carnelian, Seher Color: Maroon, Marsh Metal: Electrum, Djam Incense: Jasmine, Ankham Scent: Rose, Uarta Tree: Cedar, Ash
Scorpio
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Neter: Anpu
Stone: Serpentine, Themes Color: Black, Kem
Metal: Brass, Tehast Incense: Cassia, Khasit Scent: Camphor, -Tree: Date Palm, Bener
Sagittarius ,ll
Neter: Sekhmet-Bast Stone: Flint, Djes Color: Orange, Menshet Metal: Tin, Tran
Incense: Balsam, Khet Aadjer Scent: Civet, Basa
Tree:]unipe� VVan
Capricorn
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Neter: Set
Stone: Haematite, Dedi
Cosmic Resonance
Metal: Lead, Djhet Incense: Natron, Hesmen Scent: Musk, Seshsau Tree: Ebony, Hebeny
Aquarius�
Neter: Maat
Stone: Amethyst, Hemagat Color: Violet, Tekhit Metal: Platinum, Katam Incense: Orris,
-Scent: Frankincense, Nenib Tree: Papyrus, Mehyt
Pisces)(
Neter: Nut
Stone: Lapis Lazuli, Khesbet Color: Indigo, Khesbedjti Metal: Aluminum, Ibnu Incense: Storax, An
Scent: Ambergris, San en Wadj Wer Tree: Sycamore, Nehet
Table 14-Correspondences of the Neteru
rp Asar
In reading through many of the prayers and hymns of Egypt's sacred literature, it becomes apparent that the hope for life's continuance is addressed to Asar, god of both afterlife and renewal of the living. Yet this is not an indication that Asar pos
sessed more of a following than the other Neteru. Rather, he was recognized as the exemplar of all mortals-even all sentient beings-who must eventually relinquish physical life and pass into the shadow worlds. As such, Asar's commemoration,
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experiences, and words are metaphors for our existence and should be viewed as such. What the god of renewal presents to us is both the inevitability of our mortal existence, along with the promise of survival in a sublime realm, one peopled by other spirits, gods, and natural forces that belong to us and to which we belong.
Principle: Renewal. Asar reconstitutes that which has been broken, disassem
bled, or diminished. He is the Neter of new life, beginnings, and second chances.
Function: Germination. This Neter brings forth the creative forces that are in
nate to living beings. He allows this force, which may have been hindered or blocked, to return and infuse vitality; appreciation for life, and recovery.
Associated deities: Hapi, the recurring Nile god; Sokar, the hibernating life force;
Andjety, the nome spirit who endows the crook and flail of sovereignty; Anher,
"the striding one" who is an image of Orion in the sky; Khentiamenti, "foremost of the Westerners" who leads souls into the afterlife from the holy land of Abydos.
Animals: Ram, hare.
� Het-Her
As goddess of fecundity and nourishment, Het-Her embodies the incubating womb for the life that has become renewed in Asar's realm. Within her sphere, all things flourish and progress through their natural cycle of embodiment. This Neter represents the rhythmic pulse of creation, and in her temples the sound of sistra and drum emanated through halls and chambers that celebrated her pow
ers as consort of the Sun, the younger Heru. She is patroness of the artistic realm and especially favors the activities of music, dance, art, and performance. Her ra
diant physical beauty is always recounted in ancient hymns and poetry, one of her names being Nubet, "the golden one." She was often called upon in these love poems to draw the beloved, as she embodies the ideal of feminine magnetism and evokes intense states of erotic desire and passion.
One of the functions of Het-Her's temple in ancient times was healing, as she also brings great peace to the troubled mind. Her Lunar powers allow dreams to present remedies and solutions to conflicts in the emotions and thoughts.
Principle: Fertilization. The energy dynamic of Het-Her brings separate forces together and houses (her name means "House of Heru") divergent powers in an atmosphere of harmony and growth.
Function: Conception. This Neter has influence over lovers and young families.
She assists in bringing mating rituals to successful conclusion and heals sexual dysfunctions. Her presence brings celebration, though it can also encourage ine
briation and overindulgence. She is patroness of weddings and reunions.
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Bat, the regional Neter at Dendera who embodies her fruitful aspect; Renutet, who is royal nurse and a protective cobra in the afterlife; Hesat, the divine cow of heaven whose milk nourishes the royal person; Bes, the Nubian spirit of fertility and joy who protects the integrity of the home; Meretseger, patroness of offer
ings at the Theban necropolis in Upper Egypt.
Animals: Bull, cow, hooded cobra.
IT Djehuti
As recorder of the Akashic record, Djehuti is the source of all knowledge per
taining to the past and present. He brings dignity to learning and assists in tests of skill. This Neter is also prosecuting attorney in the law court of the gods, the counselor and judge on behalf of Heru's petition when Set made false claims on the throne of Egypt. As such he allows just claims to be made and false accusa
tions to become null.
Principle: Resonance. The energy dynamic of Djehuti breaks through mental barriers; it allows facts to become known and secrets to be revealed. His powers are concerned with cosmic memory and access to ancient wisdom.
Function: Communication. Djehuti assists in the delivery of messages and in
formation, and the discovery of lost knowledge. He is one of the patrons of div
inatory activities, but he communicates more directly with the mind rather than through oracular tools such as magic mirrors and geomantic figures. He may be called upon when learning new skills and languages (especially symbol systems), as he is patron of scholars and scribes. He eases mental confusion and will come to the aid of the person who diagnoses or repairs equipment, tools, and machinery.
Associated deities: Khans, the Lunar deity of transitory phenomena; Shu, the Neter of cosmic space and wind; Seshat, the measurer and architect; Tekhi, regu
lator of times and seasons.
Animals: Ibis, baboon, giraffe.