Khephra
Khephra (Khepri) is the scarab beetle god associated with the hidden Sun and symbolizing transformation and renewal. Khepri's role in Egyptian mythology as a symbol of rebirth and regeneration underscores the transformative power of darkness and the promise of a new dawn. The midnight adoration's practice is designed to connect practitioners with the regenerative aspects of the night and the hidden Sun, preparing them for the coming day.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- -3000 – 300
- Historical notes
- Ancient Egyptian deity attested from the Early Dynastic Period.
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“At midnight, facing North, practitioners invoke Khephra (Khepri), the scarab beetle god associated with the hidden Sun and symbolizing transformation and renewal. This invocation represents introspection and the renewal of energy for the next cycle. Practitioners perform gestures and invocations specific to Khepri”
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