Prepare your ritual space as you see fit. Darken the room. Light a match.
From dust I come. Light the first candle.
To dust I will return. Light the second candle.
From the ash, I am made anew. Light the last candle.
Pause after each candle and consider the implications of your words deeply.
From life to death to rebirth, from summer to winter to spring, from day to night to morning. Help me accept the dark and prepare for the return of light.
Allow the flames to burn through the night if you can do so safely, or preform the ritual backwards, snuffing out the candles instead of lighting.
I’ve been wanting a short morning ritual to perform because I don’t usually have the spoons or time to do senut daily or in the morning. (When I do senut, it’s usually in the evening.) So I made one up! I thought it might be useful to share, since I’m sure people are in the same boat as me here.
Mini Morning Ritual
Do you usual morning routine if you have one.
Come before your altar/shrine and offer henu/bow/make a respectful gesture. Say hello/good morning!
Refill or empty water bowls and offering containers as needed.
Offer another bow/henu gesture.
Light incense if you have any.
Recite the Morning Prayer to Netjer.
Offer henu again.
Remove the foot as you leave (Walk backwards a few steps from the shrine and move your foot in a sweeping motion, then walk up again. Compare to closing a circle, it signals completion.), and remember not to leave your incense burning unattended!
bennu rising 