Photo Essay: Lunar Wep Ronpet 2022
The first new moon after the heliacal rising of Sopdet (Sothis, Sirius, the Dog-Star) marks the beginning of the lunar new year and the first lunar month of Tekhi, arriving this year on Saturday August 27. Since our local temple is primarily a lunar temple, lunar Wep Ronpet is a significant event marked by special offerings and outings for the primary temple Gods. Neb (Lord) Djehuty takes His place as Master and Initiator of the day and the new year, as Lord of Time and Lord