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Mysteries of Osiris (month of Khoiak)

approximate window: November 1 – November 30 · Kemetism (Egypt) · Paganism of antiquity

Historical window

Esoteric and historical meaning

Ritual drama of dismemberment, recomposition by Isis, and the resurrection of Osiris: the Egyptian paradigm of initiatory death.

Operative mechanics — ritual acts

·Molding of the Vegetating Osiris: a silhouette made of earth and barley, watered until germination.
·Ritual lament of Isis and Nephthys recited with two voices.
·Raising of the djed pillar on the final day.

Traditional foods

·Barley bread
·Beer
·Onions (associated with mourning)

Offerings

·Germinated barley
·Milk, incense, linen bandages

Taboos to respect

·Do not name Seth during the lament
·Do not interrupt the cycle before germination

Associated symbols

Djed · Germinated grain · Bandages · Horus Falcon

Note for paradigm shifting

Ideal setup for works of recomposition after personal crises and fragmentation.