In an astrological lapidary attributed to Damigeron and Evax from 2nd century BCE Alexandria, we encounter a set of correspondences that connect the luminaries and 5 visible planets with old Egyptian gods. The sun is syncretized with Re and the Scarab. The moon is given to Isis. Jupiter is connected to Amun. Mercury is cast as Thoth. Saturn is linked to Sobek. Mars is lost but consistently connected in other sources to Horus, while Venus is named simply as Venus. This talk will draw upon images from a recent trip to Egypt along with research into myths and archeology to draw out the connections in this old neglected magical lapidary between the Egyptian lore and certain core significations associated with the planets in our astrological tradition. Our magical work can be fertilized by unveiling the legacy of Egyptian gods in the core significations that form the bedrock of our astrological tradition.
Danny Larkin is the Vice President of the International Association of Astral Magic (IAAM). He previously served as Vice President and then President of the Association for Young Astrologers (AYA) (2017-2020). He is a lifetime member of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR) as well as the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR). He is a pillar of the astrology community in New York City, organizing the largest monthly gathering of astrologers.