Egyptian Turquoise Glass Inlay of Akhenaten, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty XVIII, c. 1353-1336 BC
The Amarna Period was an era of Egyptian history during the latter half of the Eighteenth Dynasty when the royal residence of the pharaoh and his queen was shifted to Akhetaten (‘Horizon of the Aten’) in what is now Amarna. It was marked by the reign of Amenhotep IV, who changed his name to Akhenaten (1353–1336 BC) in order to reflect the dramatic change of Egypt’s polytheistic religion into one where a sun-god Aten was worshiped over all other gods. Aten was not solely worshipped (the religion was not monotheistic), however, it was close as the rest of the gods were worshipped to a significantly lesser degree. The Egyptian pantheon of the equality of all gods and goddesses was restored under Akhenaten’s successor. Other rulers of this period include Amenhotep III, Smenkhkare, Neferneferuaten, Tutankhamun, Ay, and Horemheb.
There is an aspect of your life that is going well right now (job, love, or family, etc.) Take some time to enjoy it. Even if that means letting other aspects suffer a little.
Even though it seems like they don’t enjoy things like they used to, they appreciate it when you make the effort. Play with them like you did when they were younger.
Traditionally this card is called the Page of Cups. All pages speak of recklessness. You will be in danger if you are reckless. Look out for people you think you know well. It may be a romantic interest making trouble more than true danger.
Göbekli Tepe – Older Than Stonehenge, Pyramids, Anything
When people think of ancient temples, they often think of Stonehenge, which most archaeologists agree was built about 5,000 years ago. But Stonehenge is actually trumped handily by a little-known site in modern-day Turkey called Göbekli Tepe, which is 11,500 years old. The site is composed of circular rings and T-shaped monoliths, many with carvings of animals on them.
Ian Hodder, Stanford University professor of anthropology, elaborates:
“Everybody used to think only complex, hierarchical civilisations could build such monumental sites, and that they only came about with the invention of agriculture. Gobekli changes everything. It’s elaborate, it’s complex and it is pre-agricultural. That alone makes the site one of the most important archaeologicalfinds in a very long time.”
Okay, let’s do this thing! Old Frater T is doing free one
card tarot readings tonight. No lie. I will be taking requests until about
midnight.
If you want a free one card reading, drop a question in my Ask box (and only as an Ask).
Those who donate $1 or more into my PayPal will go to the
front of the line. You can find that PayPal button on the right hand side of
the Scroll of Thoth website.
Anyone who donates $10 or more gets a more detailed three
card reading. For those, I light some incense, break out the florida water, and
call on the ancestors. Keep in mind, however, I will be doing those readings
tomorrow night. I really want to give people a chance for some free one card
readings tonight.
So, go ahead and send me an Ask with your question. One card
pulls are technically free, but priority will be given to those who donate.
5th C. BCE. Upper part of a bronze caduceus, snakes twined around a staff. Literally a ‘herald.’ Carried by Hermes, messenger of the Gods. Also, Hermes’ Staff. Greece. Bronze
