The Sun God “Ra” was one of the most powerful deities in the Egyptian pantheon. The ancients did not approach scientific discovery using the methods employed today but they understood the power of Ra’s life-giving energy. The ability of the sun to affect our moods in positive ways is undeniable.

Prayer to Ra

Living in a Northern climate I can very distinctly recall that moment each spring when I could feel the warmth of the Sun’s rays soaking into my soul. That tingling of warmth on my skin after a long and noticeable absence throughout the cold of winter.

November has always been the worst month for me. I can feel the Sun’s rays withdrawing from the north as my body adjusts to the shortening of days. It is a somber month where each year I can feel twinges of Seasonal Affected Disorder setting in. For me, the effect is short-lived, an adjustment period and by the time December rolls around the effects have all but faded. For others, the lack of sun and its life-giving energy coupled with the body’s shift in circadian rhythms can lead to seasonal anxiety and depression.

Is it any wonder that so many of Humanity’s ancient civilizations, like the Egyptians, centered their lives around the Sun and the Gods of folklore it spawned. Today, if you listen to your body’s own rhythms, you can sense Ra deep within your own existence. Don’t be afraid to let its positive effects shine on all you touch.

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Photo Credit: Unknown, Egyptian Hieroglyphs and Ra Statue images.
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