:The Ascension of Amoun-Ra: Raising the Pylons of the Sun

The art created for this series was exacted at the correct hour and day following several days of fasting, prayers and solar devotions. The ankh, symbol of Going Forth and of immortal life, was added to the ram's head after seeing a glowing version of it in dream. As the sun is eternal, so shall be the soul of those exalted beneath its beneficence. Thus, the piece is called 'The Ascension of Amoun-Ra' and is designed to be used as an altar image and focus of meditation.

The Ascension of Amoun-Ra: Raising the Pylons of the Sun is a votive ritual observance by which the solar sheaths of the physical, astral and etheric bodies are fortified and cleansed. For the ancient Egyptians no greater sun god existed than ram-headed Amoun-Ra. He was the literal and living embodiment of the sun. As such he established beside him for centuries a retinue of solar avatars who expressed specific attributes and powers needful for the full expansion of his cult. These were sometimes referred to as 'pylons': sentient manifestations of power which could confer upon devotees a wide array of abilities and talents. They were especially proficient at the rites of purity. 'Raising the Pyons' are designed to evoke into one's bodies and souls the characteristics of these solar hypostases, and thus exalt the Royal Uraeus Crown to the Ba-Heart of Amoun-Ra.