The astronomical ceilings that decorate the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, offer us a source of rich astronomical information that not only tells us much about the way the ancient Egyptians engaged with the night sky but also provides a lot of historical, religious and mythological context for the development of astrology.
In this richly illustrated talk, John will explore in detail both the circular Zodiac of the Hathor temple at Dendera in Upper Egypt (the original of which is now housed in the Louvre in Paris) and the spectacular Pronaos astronomical ceiling that adorns the Hypostyle Hall of the temple. John will also present the more ancient context for these late kingdom-designed star maps, with reference to the 18th dynasty tomb of Senenmut, which depicts the earliest known star map of the ancient world. And, as part of a broader discussion, he will refer to the specific alignments of certain Egyptian temples to the heliacal rising and culmination of particular stars, which demonstrates a sophisticated ancient understanding of the precessional cycle.
John Wadsworth has been practising as an astrologer since the early 1990s and has been running the (APAI accredited) Kairos School of Astrology since 2010. He is the author of the book ‘Your Zodiac Soul’ and is the founder of The Alchemical Journey, a zodiac mystery school based in Glastonbury. John is also an experienced tour guide of sacred sites: he regularly leads pilgrimages in the Glastonbury Zodiac, and, inspired by his long-term passion for all things Egyptian, he has recently begun leading tours of Ancient Egypt, focusing on its ancient star-lore.
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Goddess Hall, Benedict Street.
Doors open from 6.30pm for a start at 7pm.
We usually end the evenings at approximately 9pm - 9.30pm, but timings can vary.
£8 in advance, in person, from Man, Myth & Magik (Magdalene St.). These are available now.
£10 on the door, subject to spaces. Advance tickets are advised.
***As a shoes-off venue with a wooden floor, please bring slippers or else thick, non-slip socks.***
We have plenty of comfy chairs and some sofas. The evening will include light refreshments and some time to socialise at the beginning and end of the talk.
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