Many of us are interested in clearing our spaces and making them our own. Generally, when thinking about cleansing with smoke, we tend to immediately jump to white sage. But did you know there are many other herbs and materials you can use to cleanse? In this short, informative video, our intrepid sales associate Julia will show you all the different choices you have for cleansing and even why you might want to choose one over the other.
Metaphysics & Myth
Horus and Jesus: the Egyptian Revelation
Much has been said all over the internet lately about Horus, specifically about how the life of the Egyptian God Horus parallels that of Jesus to an uncanny degree of similarity. You may have seen excerpts from a movie, or an info-graphic which makes these claims. Here’s the hype, directly off of a YouTube Description: Horus=Jesus, Isis=Mary, Osiris=God, Amun=Amen, Apophis=Devil MUST SEE!!!!!
The creators of this hoax, meme, fallacy, hype (you choose the term) have taken a page from the writers of the original Star Trek, where Spock will list four philosophers, three from the fictional Star Trek Universe, and one from earth history, like Socrates to draw parallels and create verisimilitude. In this instance, there is a case to be made for Amun=Amen. But not the rest. But by drawing the parallels, they create a fallacy of comparison, so that the uneducated person will think it is logical. This post will get into those so-called parallel points between the life of Jesus and Horus as we look at the details from the life of Horus, Isis and Osiris. As a store named after the Egyptian god Horus, or at least, his eye, we felt compelled to create a new info-graphic to set the record straight. We also highlight the one true parallel construction between the myths and draw our own conclusions.
Horus and Jesus
Let’s look at how the two are definitely not similar, contrary to claims. We will also look at where they are truly similar. For there are parallels to be drawn between the myths, with some startling [Read more…] about Horus and Jesus: the Egyptian Revelation
Winter Solstice Blessing
This annual event has become legendary. Eye of Horus was thrilled when Jaime Meyer asked us if we wanted to be a promotional partner. The purpose of each evening is to help you feel alive all the way down in your mythic bones, feel connected to nature, connected to Mystery, and connected to each other. We invite you to join in on an alternative holiday experience of performance, ceremony, art and joyful awe on the weekend before solstice.
Where: Minnesota Opera Center, 620 North First Street, in Downtown Minneapolis (Click here for a map)
When:
- December 16 (Friday) 7:30 PM (Drumming starts at 7)
- December 17 (Saturday) 7:30 PM (Drumming starts at 7)
- December 18 (Sunday) 7:00 PM (30 minutes earlier! Drumming starts at 6:30)
Reserve your spot in advance! This event sells quickly, even with three “performances.” (You may also pay cash at the door). Seating is limited to 120 each night. Past years have sold out swiftly. All seats are general admission. Arrive early for the best choice of seats (and to drum!) Buy advance tickets online with credit card>
What:
- Drumming… they have some on hand or bring your own … The entire audience drums, no experience necessary
- Chanting of The Idisi… a gathering of women intent on singing and opening the world up to the sonic healing, especially that of the Divine Feminine. (Yes, we have their CD at the Eye)
- Storytelling by The Urban Shaman (Jaime Meyer of Drumming the Soul Awake)
- Blessing of the Great White Reindeer
- Dancing and ecstasy are encouraged
All in the subterranean, rock-walled, huge rehearsal space at the Minnesota Opera. (yeah, we thought you’d like that). Do Visit the Official Event Page for more details>