The Magic of Kemet
The Kemetic Tarot is imbued with magic. From magical words of power written in their original hieroglyphic form to symbols and amulets of divine protection, the Kemetic Tarot is guided by the magic of the Ancestors. Here we look at selected Kemetic symbols and amulets imbued with magical power.
Ankh
The Kemetic symbol of life, the Ankh, is considered a powerful amulet of power by many.
Tjet Amulet
The tjet amulet is a magical protective symbol closely associated with the goddess Aset.
The Eye of Heru
Representing the divine protection of Heru, the Neteru who established the earthly line of pharaohs, the Eye of Heru is a powerful symbol of power and protection.
The Shen Ring
The eternal shen ring represents the Eye of the Grandest Creator Amun-Ra, and provides divine protection for the eternal soul.
The Djed Pillar
The djed pillar, closely associated with the spine of Ausar and the scepter of Ptah, is a symbol of divine authority, strength, and power.
Cartouche
The cartouche is a modified, elongated shen ring, used to protect the names of pharaohs, Neteru, and eventually even those of common mortals—the Remet.
Heart-Shaped (Ib) Amulet
The heart-shaped amulet represents the Ib, the human heart. Known to the Ancestors as the seat of wisdom, intelligence, and emotion, the Ib is critical to achieving eternal life in the Aaru, Paradise.
