Wedjat Eyes

​Today we are going to touch on a bit of Egyptian lore. Something I have always been interested in/attracted to. Obviously, this will be, by no means, comprehensive. Just a simple guide to this popular symbol.
The eye is depicted a lot in Egyptian art and jewelry. Symbolically, it is connected to the gods, and are aspects of power. The Wedjat-Eyes represent the sun (Right - Ra/Re) and moon (Left - Horus). Though, this was not always so, and these associations were not made until much later in Egyptian history. Wedjat refers to the familiar eye symbol used that combines the falcon facial markings that represent Horus with a human eye. The myths surrounding the eyes often have common themes, have feminine aspects (like Hathor, Sekhmet, and Bastet), and describe acts of power, creation, and destruction. Common themes include the loss of an eye, and the eye acting independently (usually in a feminine aspect) to facilitate anything from vengeance to healing.
 
Following the sun/moon Ra/Horus theme, common correspondences are:
 
Ra (Sun God) – Right Eye: the sun, power, violence, destruction, and protection.
Animal aspects include the Cobra (often depicted with the solar disc), and the lioness.
 
Horus (Sky God) – Left Eye: the moon, protection, well-being/healing, offerings (both ritual and funerary).
 
Both of these symbols are used for protection, depending on your needs. Amulets, and jewelry can be bought and worn, or they can be made. Tattoos have also become popular. There is so much more you can learn about the myth and symbolism of the wedjat eyes. I encourage you to google it, or better yet, pick up a book!
Are you, like me, attracted to ancient Egyptian lore/culture? Do you feel a connection to them? Would you use the eye of Ra or the Eye of Horus in your magical practice?