All good things must come to an end and this, of course, was the case with the adventures I’d shared in Egypt with my Priestess Sisters. But not before our grand finale and private time meditating between the paws of the Sphinx!
Our day started with a visit to Saqqara, located south of Cairo, and once the vast necropolis of the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. It’s the largest archaeological site in the country and home to some of the oldest tombs in Egypt, and the nation’s oldest stone pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, constructed around 2600 BC. While pyramids were built before this time, they were originally constructed from mud bricks. The Step Pyramid was the first successful attempt to build one from stone.
Standing at over 200 feet tall, with a base of 358 by 397 feet, it is pretty impressive, to say the least. We weren’t able to go inside, but instead marvelled at its grandeur and energy from a large courtyard like space, and also explored the area around it. It didn’t escape my notice that, just like at the pyramids of Giza, this area seemed largely protected by dogs!
Wanting to escape the heat of the sun, I found a shaded area to enjoy some quiet reflection time. I won’t exactly say I meditated, since this is forbidden at these ancient sites, but I did dare to close my eyes.
I later found out I’d been sat in the ruined remains of a temple, where rituals and ceremonies had been held. Perhaps why I’d been drawn there … I didn’t escape the wrath of the guards though, as I made the mistake of removing my sandals, wanting to feel the sand beneath my feet, and ground into this incredible space, but this resulted in a lot of angry shouting and me being forced to to put them back on!
I was glad to move on with my Priestess sisters and we followed our guides a short distance to what turned out to be one of the most fascinating tombs I’ve ever seen. The Serapeum of Saqqara was one of several animal catacombs on the site and was essentially a burial chamber for bulls! A tunnel had been excavated through one of the mountains there, constructed with side chambers that contained HUGE granite sarcophagi, to hold the mummified remains of Apis bulls, believed by the ancient Egyptians to be incarnations of the deity Ptah. Once again I found myself in complete awe and could only wonder at how each sarcophagus could have been created (from single huge slabs of granite), let alone then placed inside the individual chambers. They were enormous! Definitely a sight worth seeing.
After our short stop off at Saqqara we were on the road again, this time travelling towards Dahshur, located in the desert on the west bank of the River Nile, some 25 miles from Cairo. Another ancient archeological site it’s famous for its construction known as the Bent Pyramid, aptly named because of how it looks.
We had travelled there for a different purpose, to visit the Red Pyramid, its modern name coming from the red limestone used in its construction. Another huge pyramid, it’s actually the third largest in Egypt, but it doesn’t receive anywhere near the same number of tourists as those on the Giza Plateau, which was good news for us! Especially as our reason for going was to connect with the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet, who’s energy is held there.
Despite the scorching heat I did make the climb up what seemed like a gazillion steps to reach the entrance of the pyramid, but it turned out to be a wasted trek. After seeing the very narrow tunnel that descended down inside it, I decided it wasn’t for me!
We didn’t stay at Dahshur long, as we had an important evening ahead of us and wanted to get back in good time. Our last evening together as a group of Priestesses, it really was set to be our grand finale, our private access to the Sphinx! This incredible site is not accessible to the public now, not up close and personal at any rate unless you pay for a private visit as we had, so we were all ridiculously excited.
We dressed up specially for the occasion, each of us wearing red, and I have no doubt we looked every bit the Priestesses we are, as we were led down towards the Sphinx, just as the sun was beginning to set behind it. It really was breathtakingly beautiful.
After taking some group photos in front it, I felt drawn towards the large stone tablet set against the front body of the Sphinx, and spent a few moments connecting with the incredible frequencies there, as I placed my hands where the inscriptions are still visible.
And then my Priestess sisters and I settled down between its paws for a deep meditation. Between the paws of the Sphinx!! It was another huge pinch-me moment and I can’t even begin to describe the energy there. After all, we were essentially meditating on an 11th dimensional Stargate Portal! How does it get any more epic than that?! An absolutely perfect and fitting end to our Magdalene-Isis Priestess Pilgrimage.
Our time in Egypt had come to an end. Such an adventure. Such an awakening. So many activations, initiations and upgrades! A million thank you’s to this beautiful, sacred land.
All that remains now, is for me to express my deepest gratitude to:
Melissa Astara Rose, from the Magdalene Rose Temple:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1236995419743715 for choosing me to be among the Priestesses on this pilgrimage, and for putting together such an incredible, life-changing retreat.
And to our fab Egyptian guides, Rina and Fatma, who looked after us so well – not only guides, but true sisters: https://www.instagram.com/the_two_sisters_egypt?igsh=NXlhd2ZlNXd5NzJw
Many thanks also to Fatma for her incredible photos!
And to my beautiful Priestess Sisters, especially my roomie Giovanella. While none of us had met before this pilgrimage, we each felt sure we’d connected in a previous lifetime. I have so much love and gratitude for each of them, and I know our paths will cross again …
I feel another Priestess pilgrimage to Egypt is a MUST for the future! This is just the beginning …