Kanda & Maat

Sidereal Astrology

  • Telling time the Ancient Egyptian way part 2

    see part 1 https://kandamaat.com/2024/10/17/telling-time-the-ancient-egyptian-way-part-1/ Now that the relationship between the astrological signs and the Kemetic calendar have been established we can take a look at the decans. The decans consist of group of stars used to track time, with each decan being ten days (Beatty, 1998). The earth being roughly a sphere of 360 degrees… Read more

  • Telling time the Ancient Egyptian way part 1

    What is recognized as astrology today was not seen as separate from astronomy in the times of the ancient Egyptians. The Coptic calendar follows the ancient Egyptian calendar in name but was fixed to the Julian calendar of roman times. It would be more helpful to note the similarities of the Ancient Egyptian calendar to… Read more

  • As one cycle comes to a close, we prepare for the new.

    This current cycle has been rough. Armed conflicts have intensified, and we are continuously bombarded with information that obscures the truth. The rise of social media and all the convenience apps have promoted a way of being that trap us in an abstract and projecting way of thinking. It cuts us off from the knowing… Read more

  • Relationships in Kemet

    The stories the ancients told were allegories based on concrete meaning and observations that build on knowledge from an Africana system of understanding. This holistic approach and worldview is what allowed me to see Wsir as Heru’s uncle and Djehuty as Heru’s baba. Read more

  • Family relationships in ancient Kemet

    My study of non western cultures has always allowed me to see the flaws in the modern nuclear family construct. In many cultures there are no words that makes a distinct between your siblings and cousins, or your parents, uncles and aunts. The words used to mark relationships are based on generation or age. I… Read more

  • Overcoming the misinformation and cognitive dissonance

    Technology’s rapid spread into every part of our lives has brought about more change than most people can comprehend. The internet and social media have allowed many people to have 24/7 access to conveniences and distractions leading to less concrete relationships. The costs are showing as the effects on the well-being of our shared spirit… Read more