Ancient Egyptian Oracles, Zodiacs & Secret Chambers

Many ancient Egyptian temples had secret priest holes, or small chambers behind the inner sanctuaries for a priest of the oracle to wait. The temples were dark inside which apart from being practical also added to thier mystery and secrecy.

Direct and sharp lines of daylight travelled straight onto the statues of Gods to add to the impact of being in their presence.

In the floor at Kom Ombo there was a moveable stone,which when raised gave admittance to an underground passage, beneath the wall between the twin sanctuaries of Sobek (left) and Horus (right), the sanctuaries were clearly separated by a hidden chamber thought to be where the priest acting as the 'Oracle' would be concealed this enabled a priest to speak, without being seen, which would add to the belief in the oracles advice, especially if they were standing in the presence of a statue of a God. (Margaret Murray described this secret chamber in her book 'Egyptian temples'

At Dendera temple there is a chamber dedicated to 'The Seven Hathors' who are present at the birth of a child, when they pronounce its fate. They are also called upon for help in matters of love, as well as protection from evil spirits.

Dendera is Famous for its circular Zodiac ceiling in a small room on the rooftop, and also the first hypostle room as we enter the temple is known as the bout of heaven as it also shows astrological signs of the heavens and gods.

Alexander the Great made a special journey through the western desert to consult the Oracle of Amun, and gain answers to some of his questions. This small temple was renowned all over egypt.at Siwa in the western desert .

We are not so different to the ancient Egyptians as all over the world people consult tarot readers, pyschics and oracle readers to help them with guidence on their future path, or advice about problems and how they can be resolved.

On several travels through Egypt Triade Travel offers a astrological birth chart for each guest, and also Tarot readings.