Other Names in my life Just because we have Parents and Beloveds, doesn't mean we only honour Them. We're free to build relationships with any netjeru, and I do, or attempt to. (Being pretty new to faith at all, I'm still a newbie at getting in touch with Them.) Ma'at She is the netjert who embodies our concept of law, order, truth, harmony, balance - and in a way, we're all beloveds or children of Her, as kemetics at the very least. I do my best to honour Her in my life, because I do love to make other people smile, to help out and make things better. I think Ma'at, the netjert, is a Name of much sorrow (when I look at humanity, I share Her pain), but I get the idea that She loves us all very much, despite our faults, however horrible. If one can speak of a concept personified in such a manner, I think She finds Her task of weighing the hearts and judging us terribly difficult, yet absolutely necessary. I get a feeling of quiet dignity and reservedness when I think of Her, but I sense love, sweetness and a gentle presence as well. Djehuty I call upon Djehuty (netjer of knowledge & writing, among other things) to help me, along with Seshat, with my studies. Don't get me wrong - prayers don't get homework or revision done, but I seek Their assistance to help me gain focus, calmness and motivation. I've found that to be a more fair request than "let me do so-and-so on exam X" - because I'm the one with the power to do well, if I can just keep my cool, and They help me keep it. ;) Anyway. Personally, I think of Him as an endlessly curious elderly professor, with all that that may include. ^^ I tend to think a little bit extra of Him every time I see the moon. I'll probably add more about Him as I get to know Him better! Serqet I believe She has appeared in my life through an army of little spiders, though I'm not yet sure what She might want with me. I'm exploring that further. You can read more about Serqet in the scorpion shrine. Nut I've always admired the universe and the starry night sky beyond words - and Nut is exactly those things. I don't "know" Her yet, as I've understood Her to be quite a chatty and joyful netjert, but I hope to become more aquainted with Her. I once hoped to become an astronomer, but I've found my place elsewhere, so studies of Nut (both physical and spiritual) will be a hobby of mine rather than a profession. ;) Ptah Another Name I don't know very well yet, but wish to strike up a conversation with, and get to know. I associate Ptah with great patience and artistic expression, but I feel very distant from Him as of yet. Perhaps I just don't know where to begin. Sekhmet She is a netjert I'd love to know, if only because of my interest in healing - not so much the physical body, but the soul. I'm not entirely sure if I could handle Her presence or interest if I got it, though - She is supposed to be pretty overwhelming. Non-kemetic: Lilith On the non-kemetic side, I honour Lilith - strictly speaking, She was never a goddess in ancient times, but has developed from human to demon to semi-goddess over time. Her roots come from Hebrew legend and surrounding areas, and to me, She is a symbol of personal gnosis and freedom, as well as equality between the genders. Her darker sides are also rather enchanting to me.. Non-kemetic: Hestia The second non-kemetic deity I honour is Hestia, the greek goddess of the home and hearth. I'm not sure if She acknowledges my invitations yet, but I feel drawn to Her kindness and comfortable presence.