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Sacred
Journeys of Initiation to Egypt
with The Khemit School of Ancient Mysticism
& Sacred Sites Journeys
The Khemit School of Ancient
Mysticism is committed and dedicated to
holding a space for, and providing guidance to seekers of knowledge,
wisdom
and positive self transformation to promote and contribute
to a higher frequency for the collective consciousness of all.
During these profound spiritual pilgrimages
operated by Sacred Sites Journeys
we offer you the opportunity for personal and global transformation
within a group of like-minded spiritual seekers.
Participants combine their collective energies, ideas and wisdom in a peaceful and open
forum
to create a powerful group synergy that is for the betterment of all.
The Wisdom Keepers and Teachers of the School are dedicated to
supporting you to experience the empowerment of self-initiation.
As you travel throughout the ancient land of Khemit and visit the sacred temples,
ancient pyramids and other sites that are still alive and emanating palpable energies of
transformation,
you'll be supported through to access your own Inner Wisdom and
Divine Self.
Below
are the upcoming Sacred Journeys of Initiation we're offering YOU.
Participate in one for a life-changing experience in the Land of Ancient Khemit!
Sacred
Journey of Initiation
with The Khemit School of Ancient Mysticism
& Sacred Sites Journeys
March 21 - 31, 2010
NOTE: This initiatory pilgrimage will be held after our momentous
event in Giza March 16 - 21, 2010
2012: Spiraling into The Next Cycle
We have a few spaces left! Registration closes March 5th.
Experience
the powerfully transformative energies at sacred sites
in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Abydos,and Dendera
on this incomparable Sacred Initiatory Journey!
Join us on this incomparable Sacred Initiatory Journey
in mystical Egypt, the land of ancient Khemit.
Learn the true meaning of this
ancient Khemitian Wisdom Keepers Prayer
and what it means for your spiritual evolution
in this time of rapid consciousness evolution on our planet.
Receive transformative initiations from the Neters (the Egyptian
Gods & Goddesses)
at each of the ancient sacred temples.
Learn
what both the Indigenous Wisdom Keepers Tradition
and traditional Egyptology teach about the history and spirituality of this great
civilization.
Andrea
Mikana-Pinkham, a teacher in The Khemitian School of Ancient Wisdom
and Director of Sacred Sites Journeys,
has designed this Sacred Initiatory Journey to Egypt
so that you will have the auspicious opportunity
to easily engage the ancient initiatory energies on a very deep level.
If
you want a huge boost in your spiritual development and ascension process,
please join us for this incomparable experience that will change your life in very
positive ways!
Speakers
From The Khemit School of Ancient Mysticism
Shahrzad
Certified Bio
Magnetic Touch Healer and Teacher
Medical Intuitive
"The eldest of 11 children
born to Hakim Awyan, I was lucky to have been born under the gaze of Tefnuti (Khemitian
name for the Sphinx) and have always felt a close connection to her. When I was just 4
years old, I began to have visions of a future that would be spent traveling the world and
doing my work. I have always heard a "voice" that has guided and helped me
throughout my life.
Although I currently live at my family's home that lies in front of the Sphinx on the Giza
plateau, it was when I lived in Hawaii that I learned the Bio Magnetic Touch healing
modality. It seemed to come so naturally to me, and I was so inspired by the success of
this practice that I have made it an integral part of my life's work. "
During this Sacred Initiatory Journey Shahrzad will assist you to connect with
the transformational energies of the sacred sites we'll visit through her healing hands
and voice! Get ready for positive changes to happen!
For more information about Shahrzad, Click here
Yousef
Teacher of the Ancient Traditions and Wisdom of Khemit,
Certified Practitioner of
Bio-Magnetic Touch Healing
Artist, Sculptor and Musician
For more information about Yousef, Click here
Patricia (Noura)
Awyan
Spiritual and Life Counselor
Artist
From a very young age,
Patricia knew that she would one day be “going home” to Egypt. Having been born with a “need to know”, she has
spent much of her life on a personal quest for knowledge, wisdom and spiritual
fulfillment. As a young child she began to develop her abundant intuitive and natural
psychic abilities.
During this Sacred
Initiatory Journey Patricia will co-facilitate meditations and will support you to open up
to the powerful transformational energies for your self-initiations at the sacred sites
we'll visit.
For more information about Patricia, Click here
Andrea (Wajidah) Mikana-Pinkham
Spiritual and Life Counselor
As a young child Andrea was fascinated by the civilization of ancient Egypt, and had a
lifelong desire to travel to there to see the pyramids and Sphinx. After starting a sacred
travel company in 1993, she operated and led spiritual pilgrimages to Peru for many years.
In 2000 she began leading sacred journeys to Egypt. In 2004 Andrea met the Awyan Family in
Giza and became a student of Abd'el Hakim Awyan, in the lineage of the ancient Khemitian
Wisdom Keepers Tradition. She continues to study with the Awyans, and avidly supports them
to spread the teachings to all who are interested in learning from them.
During this
Sacred Initiatory Journey Andrea will co-facilitate meditations and will support you to
open up to the powerful transformational energies for your self-initiations at the sacred
sites we'll visit.
For more information about Andrea, Click here
Spiritual
Tour Guide/ Egyptologist
Vivian Zaki,PhD
Vivian Zaki has a PhD in Archaeology, with
over 16 years experience guiding groups throughout Egypt. Having worked with Andrea on her
spiritual pilgrimages for several years, she has become our Spiritual Sister! Our groups
have found her to be extremely knowledgeable at the sites we visit. She is the ultimate
professional whose connections and experience will assist us to enter into the sacred
places at the temples for our ceremonies and meditations. As well, Vivian is very warm,
friendly and helpful to all of our group members, exhibiting the qualities of love,
compassion and caring.
During
this Sacred Initiatory Journey Vivian will pave the way for our sacred experiences. As
well, she will present important information about the sacred sites we'll visit, both from
the traditional Egyptological viewpoint, as well as the Khemitian teachings.
Special Offerings!
Meditations & Initiations at these
sacred temples:
Aswan
PRIVATE ENTRANCE at the TEMPLE OF ISIS for an Initiation into Her Divine
Feminine Mysteries
Empowerment Initiation from Khnum, the Divine Potter, on ELEPHANTINE ISLAND
Nile Cruise
Strengthen
your Higher Self Connection at the Temple of Horus at EDFU
Initiation to balance your Inner Light & Dark at the Temple of Sobek/Haoeris
at KOM OMBO
Luxor
SEKHMET'S CHAPEL at KARNAK: Initiation
as a Priest or Priestess of Her ancient healing tradition
KARNAK TEMPLE: Initiation into the Mysteries of Amon-Ra and Mut
LUXOR TEMPLE: Explore the Third Eye mysteries
at night under the starry Egyptian sky
WEST BANK: Initiation into the Divine Feminine Energies at
Hatshepsut's Temple
Explore the Mysteries of Death & Resurrection in the ancient tombs in
the Valley of the Kings
ABYDOS: Initiation into the Mysteries of Osiris
Includes visit to the ancient pre-dynastic Osireion
DENDERA: Initiation
into the Greater Mysteries of Hathor
To
read a report of the KSAM Research Trip to Luxor in December 2009, Click
here
Plus...Optional Post-Tour Extension
March
31 - April 2, 2010
2-Day Class with Shahrzad Awyan
Learn
Ancient Egyptian Healing Techniques
Sacred
Journey of Initiation
March 21 - 31, 2010
For those who have NOT attended the March 16th - 21st Event,
but would like
to join us for this Sacred Initiatory Journey
Sacred
Journey of Initiation begins for Eveyone
Itinerary
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Day 1. Sunday, March 21. Aromatherapist; Awyan Home & Gallery (B/L)
Our morning visit is to a local perfumery in Nazlet el Samman, the little village at
the foot of the Sphinx, where Shahrzad Awyan will explain about the ancient Egyptian art of aromatherapy. This family business has
been operated for several generations; they raise many of the plants that produce the
essential oils they make. You'll learn which which oils to use to stimulate the various
chakras in your body, as well as how to use them for healing various physical, emotional
and mental ailments. You will be able to choose your essential oils; and you can take them
with you to all the temples during our journey, to charge them with transformational
energies!
Afterwards we'll enjoy a delicious lunch of typical Egyptian cuisine at a local
restaurant.
Then we're invited to visit the Awyan home and gallery. First, we'll learn a few
easy and useful Arabic words and phrases
from language teacher Raba Awyan.
Afterwards, you can
experience an optional healing session with Shahrzad, Raba or Miriam Awyan; enjoy the positive
transformation that results from receiving energy work from the daughters of Hakim Abd El
Awyan of the
Wisdom Keepers Tradition.
(Suggested donation: $50 per hour.)
You can also purchase one-of-a-kind visionairy art paintings created on papyrus by Patricia (Noura) Awyan. Or exquisite gemstone jewelry embued with the energy of the Giza Plateau created by Patricia and Raba Awyan.
You'll be amazed at the vast selection
of sculptures of the Neters carved by Moses, Yagoob and Yousef Awyan from stones from the Giza
Plateau; they're artists of the highest caliber and also take commissions for
individualized pieces. Their powerful initiatory art will hold a sacred place on your
altar for years to come, as they carry both the energy of the Neter of your choice, that
of the plateau, and the Wisdom Keeper lineage! If none of the images in the gallery speaks
to you in this moment, you can place a personal order to pick up on our return to
Cairo at the end of our journey. .
Afternoon OPTIONAL Tour: Visit the Giza Plateau with Egyptologist Dr. Vivian Zaki, PhD.
In the evening we'll
enjoy a Drumming Circle with the Awyans, on
the balcony of their home, under the loving and watchful eye of Tefnuti and the pyramids
of the Giza Plateau. Be ready to jam!
Return to the hotel on your own. Dinner on your own. Overnight Giza.
Day
2. Monday, March 22. To Aswan; Elephantine Island, Temple of Khnum; Museums (B)
Morning OPTIONAL Tour: Abu Simbel
accompanied by our Egyptologist Dr. Vivian Zaki, PhD. Located near the southern
border of Egypt with Sudan, the Great Temple is dedicated to Ramesses II and Queen
Nefertari, the love of his life. The temple's facade is dominated by four enormous seated
statues of the Pharaoh, each over 67 feet high. The temples were shifted to higher ground
in the 1960s as the waters of Lake Nasser began to rise following completion of the Aswan
High Dam. Return to Aswan and transfer to the hotel.
OR, we check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport for our short flight to Aswan, one of the world's most beautiful resort towns,
noted for its peace and quiet. Located on the First Cataract of the Nile and gateway to
Nubia, with its colorful bazaar, laid-back atmosphere, warm and welcoming people and a
lovely promenade along the Nile, Aswan is a favorite city in Egypt for many visitors.
Arrive and transfer to our luxurious spa hotel located in the Nile on Elephantine Island, named for the Greek word meaning
'elephant'. The more common name for the city by ancient Egyptians was Sehel,
which also meant 'elephant'. The name describes the city's function as a gate to the
South, since elephants were basically brought from the south towards Nubia. Time to rest
and relax. Lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, we
explore the ancient Temple of Khnum, the
main cult center of the ram-headed creator
god. Khnum was the Neter of fertility, water and the Great
Potter who created children and their ka at their conception. The
ka is the double that lingered on in the tomb inhabiting the body or even statues
of the deceased, but was also independent of the body and could move, eat and drink at
will.) Khnum is believed by some experts to have been a pre-dynastic
Neter. He
was the guardian of the source of the Nile, and was originally a Nile god who became a
helper of Hapi, the present-day Neter associated with the Nile. Then his role changed from
the river god to the one who made sure that the right amount of silt was released into the
water during the Nile's annual inundation. He worked with the silt, the soil that the
ancient potters used, and thus became the great potter who not only molded men and women,
but who molded the Neters themselves, and even the world. We'll take time for individual
meditation. Open your heart to
receive an Empowerment Initiation from Khnum.
Afterwards we'll see a huge granite shrine,
an amazing smoking gun that shows that the ancient Khemitians used advanced machining
techniques! We can also surmise what natural catastrophe in the distant past could
have knocked this huge box over on its side. Time allowing, we'll also visit both the old
and new museums, which are full of many
interesting artifacts, including a mummified ram of Khnum.
Return to the hotel. Take advantage of the spa facilities - get a massage or some other
relaxing therapy.
Dinner on your own. Overnight Aswan.
Day 3. Tuesday, March 23. Aswan: Temple of Isis, Embark Cruise Ship;
Felucca Ride (B/L/D)
After an early breakfast we depart to the Island of
Agilkia, the small island where the temples that were on the Island of
Philae were moved to when the Aswan High Dam was completed in 1970. The name Philae comes from the ancient Egyptian word Pilak,
meaning “the remote place.” This southernmost site in Egypt was the last outpost
of the 4,000 year-old ancient Egyptian spiritual tradition that venerated Isis, the Neter of Healing and Magic, wife/sister of Osiris, and
mother of Horus.
Isis may
be the oldest deity in Egypt, and certainly the oldest to survive in much
the same form as in the ancient times. She may also be the most important, as She was
worshipped almost universally by all Egyptians. As the major Goddess of the Egyptian
pantheon, with many of the same attributes of other Mother Goddesses found all over the
world, She was revered as the Great Protector,
prayed to for guidance, and beseeched for peace in the world.
During the
Greco-Roman period, this sacred island was the main cult center of Isis. Her worship
lasted here until the 6th century CE, when it was outlawed by the Emperor Justinian.
Though it died out here, Her influence spread to Greece and Rome and on throughout Europe.
Some researchers believe that the Black Madonnas
were representations of Isis and Her son Horus. 
Afternoon OPTIONAL
Tours: This afternoon you have the opportunity to explore Awan's ancient
Nubian culture with our Egyptologist. The local Nubian Museum houses an
excellent collection of artefacts, all very well displayed. You can also visit a Nubian
Home,where you'll enjoy the warm hospitality of the kind and gracious
people, as well as learn
about some of the unique aspects of their culture, which has been in this area since antiquity. The women
offer henna tattoos. As well you can buy a momento of your visit, all handcrafted by the
family: woven baskets, handmade beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings and much more.
Just
before sunset we'll board a felucca, a Nubian sailboat, to enjoy a peaceful and
serene sail on the Nile. Bring your camera! Return to the cruise ship. Dinner onboard.
Overnight
Cruise Ship.
Day
4. Wednesday, March 24. Aswan Market; Kom Ombo; to Edfu (B/L/D)
In the morning Andrea and Vivian will
accompany the group to the local souk,
where you will be able to buy scarves, galabayahs, belly
dance costumes and more from Vivian's friend who is the local wholesaler!
We'll also stop in at the spice market,
where you can buy just about any kind of spice you can think of. They'll be expertly
packaged so that you can easily take them home with you to enjoy in your cooking.
We return to the cruise ship for lunch on board as we depart Aswan for our sail down the
Nile to Luxor.
In the late afternoon we round a bend in the Nile and
behold the Temple of Kom Ombo,
a magnificent edifice of energy-filled ruins overlooking the river. Our visit will take us
through this famous dual temple dedicated to the Neters Sobek
(right) and Haoeris, (Horus the Elder), an
early form of Horus. You will have meditation
time to receive your initiation to balance the Light & Dark
within yourself. Call upon Sobek to help you to overcome an fears that are keeping
your from uniting with the energies of Horus, symbol of your Higher Self.
We return to the cruise ship for dinner on board and sail to Edfu, where we arrive late
evening. Overnight Cruise Ship.
Day
5. Thursday, March 25. Edfu Temple - Private Entrance; to Luxor (B/L/D)
After an early breakfast we depart for
our private entrance to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the Neter Horus, son of Isis and Osiris, the falcon-headed
Neter who is the symbol of the Higher Self.
The temple complex is one of the finest examples of Ptolemaic art in Egypt and perhaps one
of the best preserved of the entire ancient world. We explore the various temples with our
Egyptologist, viewing the richly decorated important scenes related to the divinities
associated with the cult of Horus: Osiris, Isis, Sokar, and Khonsu. We have time for
meditation so that you can call in the energies of Horus to help you strengthen
your connection with your Higher Self. (Note the Orbs in
this photo taken by Andrea in the Holy of Holies! The Light Beings are definitely there!)
Return to cruise ship. Lunch on board. Free time in the afternoon as we continue down the 
,
having
the rest of the day to
relax, enjoy this beautiful ship, watch the Nile scenery and the local people. At some
point we go through the Esna locks. While we
await our turn to pass through the locks, we will be visited by some of the local vendors,
who will pull up alongside the ship and toss galabayahs, tablecloths, tapestries, scarves,
and all kinds of goodies up to us, in hopes of making a sale. It's a fun time of surprises
and supporting the local economy while getting some of the best shopping bargains of the
trip. Dinner on board. We arrive Luxor in the late evening.
Overnight
Cruise Ship.
Day
6. Friday, March 26. Luxor: Sekhmet Chapel, Karnak Temple, Temple of Luxor (B/L/D)
After our early buffet breakfast on
board, we depart to Karnak Temple to visit
the incomparable Sekhmet Chapel, located in
the Temple of Ptah. Sekhmet is one of the
oldest of the Neters. Her name means "Mighty One" or "Powerful One"
and is derived from the Egyptian word 'Sekhem', which means "power" or
"might". She was the patroness of physicians,
surgeons and healers. Because of Her power, She is sometimes portrayed in
a negative way by traditional Egyptology. They often overlook Her qualities as Healer, Mother and Protector. Sekhmet's black
granite statues show Her standing with a scepter in the shape of the papyrus, heraldic
plant of Lower Egypt. As with the Goddess Isis, Sekhmet seems to have recently been
reinvented, and to some people She has become the symbol of
the modern-day empowered woman. She is still approached as a healer,
bringer of justice and as a guardian or protector, but the emphasis has shifted so that
She has transformed from what was almost a force of chaos into an icon of immanent female
power.
Andrea will facilitate
a Sacred Ceremony to assist you to connect with Sekhmet and Her powerfully protective
Unconditional Love of the Mother, as well as
the the transformative energy that destroys the ego and
brings you into alignment with your Higher Self. Through meditation and
chanting, we will call Her timeless energies to us for a great blessing. She will enfold
you in Her loving arms and bless you with an initiation that will gift you with increased
empowerment of the Divine Feminine in your Being.
Afterwards, we
explore the vast Temple of Karnak, the
largest columned temple in the world.. Once connected to Luxor Temple, two miles
away, by a long avenue of
Sphinxes (which are still partially intact), Karnak is dedicated to the Neter Amun-Ra, the hidden
Power of Creation, and his feminine counterpart, the Neter Mut. One of ancient Egypt's most complex theologies was
the worship surrounding Amun. He represented absolute holiness, and in this regard he was
different then any other Egyptian deity. He was so holy that He remained independent of
the created universe. He was associated with the air as an invisible force, which
facilitated His growth as a supreme deity. As the Egyptian creator deity par excellence,
Amun was self-created and was thus hidden from humanity. However, the addition of
"Ra" to His name revealed Him. Ra was the common Egyptian term for the sun, thus
making Him visible. Hence, Amun-Ra combined within Himself the two opposites of divinity,
the hidden and the revealed. We'll explore the Temple of
Amun, including the Holy of Holies.
We
then visit the Festival Hall of Tuthmosis III, where
some Rosacrucians believe their spiritual tradition
originated.
Some researchers indicate that here Tuthmosis III reorganized the ancient Mystery
Schools of Thoth and founded the Royal School of the Master Craftsmen, which came to be
known as the Great White Brotherhood. Note
the photo at right containing from left to right: the feathers of Maat,
the Neter of Balance and Justice, the caliphers for measuring, and the Neter Ptah, the Divine Architect. Take a few quiet
moments to meditate and invite in the
energies of this ancient Order that still exists on the higher planes today, and receive
any messages that might be bestowed upon you. Be open! It was here that Andrea received
the divine inspiration that it was time to form the Khemitian
School of Ancient Mysticism with the Awyan family. Your being here today
is an expression of that Higher Guidance.
We return to the cruise ship for lunch on board. Then we're off to visit Vivian and
Andrea's friends at Radwan, where you will
be able to find the perfect sacred amulet of
your favorite Neter. Will it be Isis? Hathor? Sekhmet? Horus? Osiris? Who is calling you?
You'll also be able to order a galabayah measured to fit you perfectly, as well as 100%
Egyptian cotton t-shirts with you name in hieroglyphics.
A great place to shop for gifts for family and friends too!
Return to the hotel. You also have time to visit the Luxor
Museum on your own, a beautiful newer museum which has many recently found
antiquities and statues in its excellent collection.
Our evening visit under the
stars to magnificent Luxor Temple is a real
treat! In the cool of the evening we walk the well-worn pathways of this amazing structure
and connect with its ancient energies. In the Holy of Holies Andrea will facilitate a meditation to support you to connect more fully
with your Third Eye intuitive energies, to
bring that which is usually hidden from your conscious self into the Light, for your
continued spiritual evolution. During our visits here with groups in the past many people
have captured orbs in their photos, such as
the one at the right. We'll explore this exciting light phenomenon and what it means in
this time in the evolution of consciousness.
To read a
report of the KSAM Research Trip to Luxor in December 2009, Click
here
Day
7. Saturday, March 27. Abydos (B/L)
After breakfast we disembark from the cruise ship and
depart by motor
coach on our full day journey to Abydos, cradle of the oldest
dynasties. On
the way we go through Nag Hammadi where the Nag Hammadi
Scrolls or the Gnostic Gospels as
they're known today, hidden in an earthenware jar for 1,600
years, were accidentally unearthed by a local shephard boy in 1945. This
immensely important discovery is a collection of thirteen ancient codices containing over
fifty texts, and includes a large number of primary Gnostic scriptures, such as the Gospel
of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, The Gospel of Mary, and the Gospel of Truth.
We arrive later morning at Abydos, the holy city
dedicated to Osiris, Neter of Renewal and
Wholeness, situated on the western bank of the Nile. Abydos was the burial place
for the first kings of a unified Egypt, and also contains remains from the Predynastic
period. Ancient Egyptians were required to make a pilgrimage here at least once in
their lifetimes; today we make ours! 
The temple walls contains the King's List, the chronological list of the cartouches of 76 kings and
Pharaohs of Egypt. They also contain some of the best-preserved wall panels in all of
Egypt, with colors that are still vivid, such as the panel on the right which
depicts Thoth, the Lunar Neter of Sacred Resonance and
Writing.
In one of the out-of-the-way halls of the temple, among many thousand
year-old columns and wall panels vibrating with color, Andrea will facilitate a Sacred
Ceremony to assist you to connect with the energies of Osiris,
to
receive His blessing for the rebirth of your "New Self" as you move
into the shift of the next cycle of the New Dawn here on
earth! Open your heart and rejoice as the old patterns that no longer serve you fall away
and more Love and Light take their place!
Then we have time for a long
and thorough visit with our Egyptologist Vivian to the various rooms that are temples to
the varous Neters. One of the highlights of our visit will be to the mysterious Osireion, built with gigantic stones only found in
one other place in Egypt - the Valley Temple of the Sphinx. Built with no mortar between
these gigantic stones, this powerful building resembles many of the other ancient
megalithic sites around the world, such as Sacsayhuan in Peru and Stonehenge in England.
Could it be that a civilization more technologically advanced that we are today existed in
the world at the same time, many thousands of years ago? The indigenous Wisdom Keepers
believe this to be so. On one of the pillars in the temple we will see the ancient symbol
of the Flower of Life. We'll explore the
meaning of this symbol with, according to Sacred Geometry, is the building block of all
life! As well as who painted it on the pillar here. Wisdom Keeper Hakim Awyan's tradtion
teaches that it's not as old as the temple itself and was put on the walls much later by
followers of Pyrhagoras. Take some time to meditate and focus, and see what psychic
archaeology might be revealed to you.
We return to Luxor in the late afternoon and check in at a hotel near the banks of the
Nile. You have free time and dinner is on your own this evening. Overnight Luxor.
Day 8. Sunday, March 28. Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple;
Dendera: Temple of Hathor; Return to Cairo (B)
After breakfast we depart to the Necropolis of Thebes,
along the West Bank of the Nile. In the Valley of the Kings we explore the Mysteries
of Death & Resurrection as we visit ancient tombs of the pharaohs, vibrant
with scenes of ancient daily life and esoteric teachings about the afterlife. You have the
option to buy a special ticket to visit the famous tomb of
King Tut-Ankh-Amen, whose mummy is in situ.
The next stop is Queen Hatshepsut's magnificent Temple to Amun at
Der el Bahari. The 5th Pharaoh of the18th dynasty, Hatshepsut or Maatkare
("Truth is the Soul of the Sun God") was of one of the most famous of the few
handful of the female Pharaohs who ruled Egypt in dynastic times. Her mortuary temple, Djeser
Djeseru ("Splendor of Splendors"), is one of the most dramatically situated
in the world. We visit the Birth Colonnade, the Anubis Chapel, the Punt Colonnade, the
Chapel of Hathor and the Upper Terrace, where the Sanctuary of Hatshepsut and the
Sanctuary of Amun are located. Find an out-of-the-way area to sit and meditate for a few minutes to connect with the
energies of this remarkable Pharaoh, inviting in the Divine
Feminine. 
Then we're off to Dendera, the magnificent
temple dedicated to the Neter Hathor, the
wife of Horus. Dendera is a Greek transliteration of the Egyptian Enet-t-neter
("Home of the Goddess"). The temple is often referred to today as "the
Lourdes of ancient Egypt" because in ancient times it was a healing center and sacred
place of initiation into the mysteries of male/female balance and sensual love. Hathor's
priestesses and priests offered miraculous cures, practicing all types of magical and
psychological therapies.
Hathor was also knonw as the Neter of Motherhood, with titles such as "The
Great Cow Who Protects Her Child" and "Mistress of the Sanctuary of Women".
Her oracular priests and priestesses predicted the fate of the newborn; as well, they were
also the midwives who delivered them. As the Protectress of
Music and Dance, Hathor was associated with percussive music, in
particular the sistrum. Her traditional votive offering was two mirrors, the better with
which to see both Her beauty and your own. Her head was used to decorate sistrums and
mirrors. She was also the Neter of Joy who was deeply loved by the general population. She
was very revered by women, who aspired to embody her multifaceted role as wife, mother,
and lover. Her worship was so popular that more festivals
were dedicated to her honor than any other Egyptian deity, and more
children were named after Her than any other.
In the Crypt we'll explore some of the controversial
theories about the amazing panels on the walls. Do the light-bulb like objects (Crooke's
Tubes) represent an ancient technology of electricity, or some other form of energy known
to and utilized by the ancient Khemetians? Or, are they symbols esoteric teachings about
spiritual evolution? In ancient times entrance into these underground chambers was limited
to only the highest initiates, as the wall panels contain very esoteric information
pertaining to alchemy, prehistory, and ancient wisdom.
In one of the upper rooms we'll view the replica of the famous Dendera Zodiac, the only complete working Zodiac that survives from antiquity! (The original one resides in the Louvre Museum in Paris.) The zodiac is referred to by many researchers who have studied it for years as "intentional art", a work of sacred art deliberately encoded with information. It's one of the most well-known sacred calendric artifacts in the world, on the level of Stonehenge and the Aztec calendar. Showing the positions of the stars and planets as they would have been seen at 50BCE, it nevertheless projects its messages forward to 2216 CE!
Here,
among the powerful transformational energies of this sacred site, Andrea will
faciliatate your Initiation into the Greater Mysteries of
the Divine Feminine. In Her role as the great Goddess of Earthly Love and
Healing, Hathor will bestow upon you the
energies that will take you into the higher frequencies of Unconditional
Love in your Cosmic Heart.
We return to Luxor and to the airport to check in for our later evening flight to Cairo.
Arrive and transfer to our hotel near the Giza Plateau. Dinner on your own. Overnight
Giza.
Day
9. Monday, March 29. Giza: Cairo Museum, Free Time, Awyan Home & Gallery (B/L)
Sleep
in this morning and rest. 
Later morning we depart to downtown
Cairo for a light lunch at a nearby restaurant, before our visit to the world-famous Cairo Museum, where we view the vast collection of
artifacts dating back to antiquity, including those from the different periods of ancient
Egypt - pre, Old, Middle, & New Kingdoms. One of the highlights of the visit for many
people is the visit to the famous and priceless treasures of
King Tut-Ankh-Amon. You can see for example, the intricate workmanship and
the tiniest details of the contents of the articles packed for this boy Pharaoh to
accompany him to the next world. Maybe during your time at the museum you will feel that
special energetic pull to a former time and life as you gaze at some of the artifacts.
Later
afternoon return to Giza. You have free time to visit the Awyan
home and gallery. Perhaps
you'd like one last session
of energy work or massage with Shahrzad, Raba or Miriam Awyan. Or perhaps you've ordered a
personalized sculpture from Moses, Yagoob, or Yousef, or a piece of gemstone jewelry from
Patricia or Raba. Now's the time to pick them up!
Dinner on your own
this evening. Overnight Giza.
Day
10. Tuesday, March 30. Giza: Optional Tour to Sakkara, Free Time, Awyan Home & Gallery
& Farewell Dinner (B/D)
Morning OPTIONAL
Tour to Sakkara, accompanied by our Egyptologist, Dr. Vivian Zaki, PhD.
Or, sleep in a bit and enjoy a later breakfast. You have the entire day free to explore on
your own and do any last minute shopping. Visit the Awyan home and
gallery, or pack, rest and relax.
This evening we enjoy our Farewell Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Giza.
Day 11. Wednesday, March 31. Depart Egypt (B)
Morning
transfer to the airport for your flight from Cairo to the USA. Arrive in the afternoon,
same day. Clear Immigration, Baggage Claim, and Customs. You're home. Or, reconnect with
flight to your home city if necessary.
Note: This itinerary is
subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
Optional Post Tour Extension:
2-Day Healing Class with Shahrzad Awyan
Learn Ancient
Egyptian Healing Techniques!
March 31 - April 2, 2010
Day
10. Wednesday, March 31. Healing Class (B)
Day
11. Thursday, April 1. Healing Class (B)
Full
day Healing Class with Shahrzad Awyan.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Overnight Giza.
Day
12. Friday, April 2. Depart Egypt (B)
Morning
transfer to the airport for your flight from Cairo to the USA. Arrive in the afternoon,
same day. Clear Immigration, Baggage Claim, and Customs. You're home. Or, reconnect with
flight to your home city if necessary.
Note:
This itinerary is subject to change due to conditions beyond our control.
A Few Words from The Khemit School of Ancient
Mysticism
& Sacred Sites Journeys Sacred Initiatory Journeys to Egypt
I am finally "back". It took me more
than a week to become familiar with this new, expanded self. I woke up every night
at 1:30 am to have breakfast (starving!) I feel very quiet inside and at peace.
I want to thank Andrea for her gentle guidance and wisdom, her beauty as a person
and for her commitment to the work. Of course, I am still integrating and learning
from the energies we received in Egypt, but so far as I can describe it, these energies
are of an exquisite nature, very refined. It is amazing that what was created in
ancient times is today a calling for the world to transform. How is this possible in
the middle of such noise, dense population, dirt, etc., for these energies to just BE and
CREATE change? I love the mysteries - I love life! IPeople ask me "what
was your favorite part?" I stop to reflect, and all I can say is
"everything!" Egypt came in a package, and all of it was
experiential. I can't wait to go back. - L. Kramer, MD
What a rejuvenating trip. Instead of coming home tired, I came home super charged with energy. Instead of being "done" after I got back, it lit a fire in me that I hope never goes out. The power of the pyramids is phenomenal. The temple sites speak to you in a language that only the soul can interpret. When a journey like this sparks a beginning rather than an ending, you know you've transcended the sands of time. There are no more barriers. -
Joanne D.,MN
I'd love to write
an eloquent commentary about my awesome trip to Egypt with Andrea and our group.
Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to stuff my profound spiritual and emotional
experiences into the limited confines of words. I'll simply say that healing and freedom
that began there continues to unfold. I am deeply grateful for all my experiences and I am
eager for my next journey to Egypt with Andrea!
Tour
Inclusions
For
those who have attended the March 16th - 21st Event
Pricing
For those who have attended the March 16th - 21st Event:
DISCOUNT!! Make ALL of your payments by
check or money order and receive a 4% discount! This discount is INCLUDED in the prices
below listed for this payment option. Pricing
For
those who have not attended the March 16th - 21st Event
DISCOUNT!! Make ALL of your payments by
check or money order and receive a 4% discount! This discount is INCLUDED in the prices
below listed for this payment option. Optional Single Room Supplement:
NOTE:
This is the additional amount you will pay if you choose to have your own private room
throughout the event.
$525.00 for payments via check or money order
OR
$549.00
for payments via credit card
ROOMMATES: Would you like to meet and make a new friend? If
you're not traveling with anyone you know, and would like for Sacred Sites Journeys to try
to match you up with a suitable roommate, we'll be happy to try to do so. Per our
Terms and Conditions, we will hold the event registration open until 30 days before the
date (or later if possible) in order to try to match you with someone. If by that date we
have not been able to do so, you will be responsible to pay for the single supplement. If you would
like to be matched with a roommate, please register early.
Pricing: Optional Post Tour Extension
Healing Class with Shahrzad Awyan (March 31 - April 2, 2010)NOTE: The pricing is for hotel accommodations (double occupancy), daily breakfast, transfer to the airport on Friday, April 2, pre-paid gratuities, and the fee for the 2-day class with Shahrzad Awyan.
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