KEMET

The Celestial Year

Thirty-six Star Decans

The priests of Kemet divided the year into thirty-six ten-day stations, each ruled by a heliacal star. Together they form the oldest known timetable of the heavens.

  1. 01Sirius
    Sothis (Sopdet)

    Renewal, rebirth, divine wisdom (linked to Isis)

  2. 02Canis Major
    Saq

    Warrior spirit, strength

  3. 03Orion
    Khentet-Ka

    Afterlife connections, Osiris' power

  4. 04Hydra
    Heka

    Magic, priestly knowledge

  5. 05Corvus
    Khenti

    Judgment, destiny

  6. 06Virgo
    Renpet

    Youth, fertility, new beginnings

  7. 07Leo
    Khonsu

    Moon influence, cycles, transformation

  8. 08Bootes
    Sepedet

    Guardian spirit, protector energy

  9. 09Orion
    Sah

    Leadership, divine kingship (linked to Osiris)

  10. 10Taurus
    Tawy

    Material wealth, abundance

  11. 11Gemini
    Neterti

    Duality, balance, decision-making

  12. 12Cancer
    Ikuy

    Emotional depth, lunar influence

  13. 13Leo
    Weret

    Solar energy, divine power

  14. 14Hydra
    Mesekhtiu

    Death, transformation, the underworld

  15. 15Crater
    Hezeberet

    Wisdom, foresight

  16. 16Libra
    Shezep

    Truth, justice (linked to Ma'at)

  17. 17Scorpio
    Anu

    Mystery, hidden knowledge

  18. 18Sagittarius
    Qeneb

    Adventure, expansion, cosmic journeys

  19. 19Capricorn
    Ancher

    Order, responsibility, earthly matters

  20. 20Aquarius
    Heryshef

    Water energy, renewal, intuition

  21. 21Pisces
    Khepri

    Change, destiny, resurrection (linked to Khepri the scarab god)

  22. 22Orion
    Sah-Orion

    Strength, courage, divine will

  23. 23Aries
    Netjer-Shemsu

    Divine guidance, prophecy

  24. 24Taurus
    Sedjet

    Stability, patience, foundation

  25. 25Ursa Major
    Meskhetiu

    Cosmic alignment, spiritual awakening

  26. 26Pegasus
    Het-Ka-Ptah

    Artistic talent, divine inspiration

  27. 27Leo
    Sekhmet

    War, power, destruction & renewal

  28. 28Virgo
    Neith

    Wisdom, hunter instinct, strategy

  29. 29Libra
    Ma'at

    Justice, cosmic order, fairness

  30. 30Orion
    Osiris

    Death & resurrection, eternal wisdom

  31. 31Sirius
    Isis-Sopdet

    Motherly protection, intuition, magic

  32. 32Ophiuchus
    Set

    Chaos, destruction, innovation

  33. 33Gemini
    Hathor

    Love, joy, femininity

  34. 34Taurus
    Ptah

    Creation, craftsmanship, stability

  35. 35Aquarius
    Thoth

    Intelligence, writing, science

  36. 36Canis Major
    Anubis

    Guardian of souls, afterlife transition