The Nile

For those born:

January 1 to 7

June 19 to 28

September 1 to 7

November 18 to 26

Related Signs

Ra and Set

Beneficial Colors

Men: Vivid Red

Women: Deep Blue

The Nile is a river whose steadiness is interupted by floods of incredible abundance. Like an artery in which the blood and salt of the maternal body of the Land of Egypt circulate, the sacred river fertilizes the earth with its rich deposits. There, where the papyrus, reeds, millet, sorghum, and ritual flowers grow, civilization is born. Those born under this sign are peacemakers, lovers of refinement and owe it to themselves to live in an awakened state. They are receptive to all the riches they bring to their surroundings. The scene and repository of divine drama and powerful ambitions, the Nile witnesses the fall of Set, the resurrection transformation of Osiris and the glory of Horus. On its river, Thoth the bird-god originated his philosophy. From the plants that push their roots into the river's depths, the healing god Anubis harvests the aromatic substances for his cosmic pharmacy. "The Nile people" are wise, tolerant and capable of motherly tenderness towards all those who desire to break loose from ignorance. But, like this river that spews forth layers of fertile silt and corrosive deposits, they are subject to changing moods.

Hapi or Hapy is the Egyptian god who is personified as the Nile.

This information was obtained by the Museum of Man in San Diego, California, where they have Egyptian astrology cards in their gift shop. Click here to go back to the Home Page!