Alchemic Metals, Corresponding Planets and the 12 Hours of the Duat Pendant
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In Ancient Times, People Viewed Metals to have Profound Spiritual Powers, Capable of Creation and Destruction. Civilizations Practiced the Arts of Alchemy and Astrology and correlated different Metals with Specific Planets. Alchemy aims to Understand the Meaning of Metals and Elements, while Astrology Interprets the Zodiac with Planets. Metallurgy and Spiritual Alchemy have a Symbiotic Relationship as Understanding one Helped to Understand the Other. Metals were Believed to have Spiritual Connection and thus each had Special Significance. Alchemists believed that each Element had a Physical Representation and a Philosophical Meaning.
Sun/Gold; Soul, Light, Energy, Rebirth, Purity, Radiance, Knowledge, Abundance, Prosperity. Used in Ceremony and Sacred Offerings.
Moon/Silver; Spirit, The Mirror of the Soul, Intuition, Self- Reflection, Meditation, Mystic Visions, Sensitivities, Psychic Abilities, Dreams, Protection, Clarity, Persistence, Subtle Strength. One of 3 Base Metals.
Saturn/Lead; Meaning, Structure, Ambition, Darkness, Transformation, Cleansing and Removal Of Imperfections, Divination Alchemy.
Jupiter/Tin; Wisdom, Knowledge, Logic, Metal of Sages and Scholars, Mediation, Balance, Philosophical View of Life.
Mars/Iron; Growth, Protection, Physical Power, Masculine Energy, Confidence, Stamina, Resilience.
Venus/Copper; Nurturing, Love, Feminine Energy, Artistic Creativity, Balance, Healing Metal that Teaches of Living a Fulfilling Life.
Mercury/Mercury; Mystery, Transformation, Death, Divination, Scrying, Travel and Movement in both Physical and Spiritual Nature. One of 3 Principal Substances on Earth.
The Serpent at the End of the Moon Phases (Night/Underworld); Represents Apep- The Snake embodying Cyclical Chaos itself as a Primodial and Intrinsic Creative Force in the Universe.
12 Hours of the Duat/Amduat; Represented by 12 Sun Rays/Hands of Wisdom (Atum/Amun-RA) and in the Phases of the Moon (The Night/Underworld). The Amduat translates to "That Which Is In the Afterworld". It speaks of The Story of RA travelling through the Underworld from the Time the Sun Sets in West and Rises Once More in The East. The Underworld is Divided into 12 Hours/Gates at which each represents an Allie or Enemy RA is to Encounter. The Amduat enumerates and names all of these Spirits of Light and Dark and The Main Purpose of the Amduat is to Give these Names of Allies and Enemies to the Sun God so He may call Upon for Help or Use Their Name, enabling Him to Defeat them.
The 12 Hours of the Duat; Amduat
"In Hour 1 The Sun God Enters the Western Horizon (Akhet) which is a Transition between Day and Night.
In Hours 2 and 3 he passes through an Abundant Watery World called 'Wernes' and the 'Waters of Osiris'.
In Hour 4 he reaches Imhet the Difficult sandy Realm of Seker, the Underworld Hawk Deity, where he encounters Dark Zig Zag Pathways which he has to Negotiate, being dragged on a Snake-Boat.
In Hour 5 he Discovers the Tomb of Osiris which is an Enclosure Beneath which is Hidden a Lake of Fire, the Tomb is covered by a Pyramid like Mound (Identified with the Goddess Isis) and on top of which Isis and Nephthys have Alighted in the form of two Kites (Birds of Prey).
In the 6th Hour the most Significant Event in the Underworld occurs. The Ba (or Soul) of RA Unites with his own Body, or Alternatively with the Ba of Osiris within the circle formed by the Mehen Serpent. This Event is the Point at which the Sun begins its Regeneration; it is a moment of Great Significance, but also Danger.
In hour 7 the adversary Apep (Apophis) lies in wait and has to be subdued in chains by the Magic of Isis and Ser, and the Strength of Serqet, who is assisted by the God Her-Tesu-F.
In hour 8 the Sun God Opens the Doors of the Tomb and Horus calls upon a monstrous Serpent with the Unquenchable Fire to Destroy the Enemies of his Father, Osiris, by Burning their Corpses and cooking their Souls.
In Hour 9 they leave the Sandy Island of Seker by rowing vigorously back into the Waters.
In Hour 10 the Regeneration Process continues through Immersion in the Waters.
In Hour 11 the God's Eyes (a symbol for his Health and Well-Being) are Fully Regenerated.
In Hour 12 He Enters the Eastern Horizon Ready to Rise Again as the New Day's Sun.
Once the Deceased Finished their Journey through the Underworld, they arrived at the Hall of Ma'at. Here they would Undergo the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony where their Purity would be the Determining Factor in whether they would be allowed to Enter The Kingdom of Osiris."
The earliest complete version of the Amduat is found in KV34, the Tomb of Thutmose III in the Valley of the Kings.
The Intention of this piece is to Evoke the Understanding of the Spiritual Nature and Power within these Sacred Metals with Their Corresponding Planets and The Planets own Ruling Forces and Energies. To Utilize their Power in Our Personal Journeys and Understand More Deeply the Planets Effect as Major Parts within The Zodiac and their Inherent Affect upon Our Lives, Journey and Personal Perspectives. To Grasp the Concept of the Journey in the Afterworld to the Correlation with How We Choose To Live Our Lives Everyday and How Ultimately the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony Brings Us Closer to The Understanding that How We Choose to Live Our Lives Directly Affects the Energy and Path of Our Souls Journey in the Next Life and Perspective.
**Pendant includes 40cm handcrafted chain**
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Chain Length; 40cm
Dimensions; H:12CM W:8.5cm
Pure 925 Silver, all handmade, including chains.
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