Opet When is it celebrated? September or October. Also known as: - Why do we celebrate? Opet is a time to honour Amun as King, Mut as Queen, and Khonsu as Their son - but it's also a festival when you enjoy the generosity of Netjer, and give thanks for the good things in our lives. Now is also when the kingly ka is renewed, and our Nisut (AUS) is reinforced in Her role. Traditions & activities Things to do Give special offerings and prayers to Amun, Mut and Khonsu - adorn Their icons if you have any. Send a special thought or greeting to the children and beloveds of These Names. Try to enjoy nature and give thanks for the wonders of the world. Paint, write, do something creative to honour Netjer - perhaps you could, if kemetic orthodox, send your crafts to Hemet (AUS) as a gift afterwards? If not KO, you could use this festival as an opportunity to honour and thank your spiritual leader/teacher/mentor - be it a priest, friend, parent or someone else. Decoration Anything related to the Divine Trio we honour during Opet. Amun is associated with royal symbols, rams, geese, bulls and His "golden plumes," so anything related to those may be good (for example: a feather from a goose). Mut's symbols include the double crown, vultures, cobras, lionesses and queens, and Khonsu's include the moon cresent, hawks and knives. For the Nisut (AUS), the double drown or the crook and flail would be good, unless you have an actual picture of Her. See section below for colours. Symbols & associations Any herbs connected to power, immortality or protection could go well here - for example, ebony, sage or ash. As for incense, I've heard a mix of carnation, rose and jasmine goes well with the occasion, but I haven't personally tried. Symbols are mentioned above. I think of vibrant colours when I think Opet - gold, intense or classic red, royal blue, lush green, with touches of silver, white or gray. Further reading More about the Opet festival's background