Tepy-a Sopdet
Tepy-a Sopdet is the 35th decan of the main decanal stars of Egyptian astrology. The decan has its heliacal rise during the week of IV Shemu 11-20 in the Egyptian calendar. It's name is translated as "the predecessor of Sopdet."
Depiction
Tepy-a Sopdet is depicted in most zodiacs as an erect serpent offering two nw-jars. Philae shows her as an erect serpent with a lion head. Perhaps the most unusual occurrence of this decan can be found on the inside lid of the granite sarcophagus of Psusennes. On this lid, Tepy-a Sopdet is depicted as a human woman with a star on top of her head. The carvings of the decans have become worn with age and are no longer as detailed as they once were, so it is difficult to make out any meaningful features of her figure.
Divination meaning
The Egyptian Star Oracle connects this decan with the destruction of chaos. Having Tepy-a Sopdet appear in a reading is incredibly fortunate. It means your path ahead will be clear of obstacles and you will be able to easily accomplish your goals.
Characteristics
In ritual work, the Naos of Decades says Tepy-a Sopdet is the one who “saves Ra from Apep on the sandbank of the east.” This is a direct reference to the decan as the defender of truth and the destroyer of chaos. You can call upon Tepy-a Sopdet to help remove chaos from your life and encourage truth and honesty from those around you.
On the Dendera D zodiac, this decan's minerals are listed as ebony wood and gold.
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