Isis was the Egyptian Goddess of Magic. She was originally associated with the throne of Egypt, which contained magical power because it could turn a prince into a king.
She was the sister and wife of Osiris, and after his death, she became the protector of the dead. In her love and devotion to Osiris, Isis became a symbol of the
loving wife while after his death she became a symbol of the Mother in her protection and her devotion to her son, Horus.
The wings of Isis symbolise a falcons or kites, which are birds of prey that have cries "reminiscent of the cries of distraught women". In this way, the wings represent both power and mourning. They also represent the resurrective power of Isis, who fans her wings to give breath back to her dead husband, Osiris. The wings also symbolize safety because they are depicted as outspread, which is a protective gesture in Egypt. In this way, the wings of Isis reveal her magical ability, her grief, and her protection of the dead.
Her headdress is the Egyptian hieroglyph for the throne, which is also the hieroglyph for her name As a hieroglyph for the throne, it represents her magical powers because the throne was believed to possess magical power. In addition to this, the throne represents "the primal order of the beginning" because "in its shapes lies the original mound," which "first emerged from the waters as habitable land". The throne is associated with the lap of Isis and due to this the headdress reinforces the belief that the power of the king is dependent upon her. The headdress is often depicted as blue, which symbolizes the heavens and the primeval flood (and due to this, life and rebirth) in Egyptian Art. In this way, the headdress symbolizes the ability of Isis to give life to a king through the power of the throne. The fact that Isis' skin is sometimes depicted as blue in these images reinforces the belief in her powers over life and death, and her importance to all people.
Join me for an evening where we will initiate you into the arms of Goddess Isis, cementing her as your patron and path working. We will be coming home to the body, releasing with courage, anointing with sacred oils and participating in rich and meaningful rituals.
This initiation is part of Blue moon Isis initiations- there are many initiations that assist us to being closer to Isis, and I believe partly this is a calling and partly self initation too. All are welcome- Isis is an energy that supports us in our Grief, in our lost parts, in our shadow, in our self forgiveness and forgiveness of others, but also in adopting more nurture, love, compassion, support and mothering and absolute non judgement for our tears.
Please come and join me for this special evening.