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The Shedding of the Snake
A RITUAL OF RENEWAL AND TRANSFORMATION
Women Of Wisdom 2025
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APRIL 24 9PM EST
An Ancient Egyptian Tradition
In the ancient Egyptian tradition, the serpent was more than a mere creature—it was a potent emblem of transformation, wisdom, and divine feminine power. To shed one’s skin, like the snake, was to embrace renewal, release burdens, and step forward reborn.
This immersive ritual, designed for women, invokes the energy of Wadjet, the great cobra goddess, protector, and guide through transitions.
Participants will engage in a sacred ceremony that mirrors the serpent’s shedding, symbolizing the release of past identities, fears, or limitations.
Through purification, invocation, and symbolic offering, each woman emerges renewed, strengthened, and aligned with her highest path.
Veiling is traditionally observed during this ritual, honoring the mysteries of the divine feminine and creating a sacred container for transformation.
This is more than a ritual—it is a rite of passage, a reclaiming of the ancient wisdom that still pulses beneath the surface of modern life. Step into the sacred, shed the old, and embrace the power of renewal.
Preparation
This sacred ritual, inspired by ancient Egyptian traditions, is designed for women seeking renewal, transformation, and release from past burdens—symbolizing the shedding of an old skin, much like the serpent. It honors the goddess Wadjet, the cobra goddess of protection, wisdom, and transformation.
Sacred Items Needed:
• A small snake figurine or an image of Wadjet
• A bowl of purified water (Nile water or blessed water)
• Sand or earth from a meaningful place
• A white linen cloth or robe
• A piece of dried snake skin (optional) or a symbolic item to represent shedding
• A mirror
• Frankincense and myrrh incense
Preparation – Cleansing the Spirit
• Bathe before the ritual, using oils of lotus or myrrh to purify the body.
• Wear a white linen robe, symbolizing purity and renewal.
• Sit in a quiet, sacred space, ideally outdoors under the moon or near water.
Marza Miller
Marza BSN, MAClinical Herbalist | Somatic & Energy Healer | Registered Hypnotherapist | Ceremonialist | Shamanic PractitionerMA in Archaeology | Ph.D. Candidate in Ancient Civilizations (Archaeoacoustics).
Marza was raised in traditional medicine from birth and is a multifaceted healer, educator, and scholar. With Ojibwe and Scottish heritage, she integrates allopathic (Western medicine as a nurse) and alternative healing practices with her extensive studies in archaeology and anthropology.
A medical intuitive and clinical herbalist, Marza specializes in Energy Medicine, prophecy, and ancient civilizations. She blends her empathic and clairvoyant abilities with expertise in Vibrational Biodynamic Medicine, Biofield Tuning, Hypnotherapy, Plant Spirit Medicine, Vibrational Somatics, Geopathics, Geomancy, Somatic Healing, Soul Retrieval, and Life Coaching. Her work is rooted in mind, body, and spirit medicine, offering transformative education and healing experiences.
Marza’s journey in Egyptian studies began in childhood through a Mystery School her parents helped establish, shaping both her academic and spiritual pursuits in Egyptian Cosmology. She leads tours to ancient temples and specializes in the energy and portals of Egypt. Her work has taken her across the globe, from the Andes—working with Inca, Q’ero, and Mayan Elders—to the Arctic Circle with the Siberian Yupik, and to the Hopi Mesas. Recognized nationally and internationally for her teachings and healing abilities, she is a lineage holder and Elder of the Oracle Clan, as well as the keeper of the Women’s Fireplace for sweat lodge and vision quests at the Star Clan Lineage Fire.
She is the founder of Black Lotus Academy and teaches at the Academy of Oracle Arts. Marza also runs an herbal and vibrational medicine school in Nevada City and leads global tours focused on ancient civilizations. Currently, she ministers in Nevada City, CA, and Upstate New York, serving as the Directing Minister of the Church of the Essence. In addition to her teaching and healing work, she maintains a counseling and healing practice.
Shedding of the Snake:
A Ritual Transformation Class with the Neteru & Temple PracticesThis immersive course integrates the wisdom of the Egyptian Neteru (divine forces) with ritual shedding, mirroring the sacred initiatory processes of the temples. Each module includes a temple practice, allowing participants to embody these ancient teachings in a structured, ceremonial way.
Module 1
The Serpent’s Wisdom & the Neteru of Transformation
Objective: Explore the symbolic meaning of the snake and its connection to the Egyptian Neteru who govern transformation and rebirth.
Neteru Focus:
• Wadjet – The protective and transformative serpent goddess
• Khepri – The scarab god of renewal and becoming
• Nehebkau – The serpent deity of protection and spiritual power
Topics Covered:
• The snake in Egyptian mythology: cycles of transformation
• Understanding Wadjet’s role in spiritual protection and awakening
• The importance of death and rebirth in Kemetic spiritual practices
• Preparing the body and mind for ritual transformation
Temple Practice: The Serpent’s Awakening
• Participants enter the sacred space blindfolded, symbolizing the unawakened self.
• A priest or guide invokes Wadjet and anoints the third eye with sacred oils (e.g., blue lotus).
• A guided breathwork practice simulates the coiling and uncoiling of the kundalini serpent.
• The blindfold is removed, symbolizing awakening to the next phase of the journey.
Activities:
• Invocation of Wadjet for protection and inner vision
• Guided meditation: Entering the coils of Nehebkau for empowerment
• Journaling prompt: “What skin am I shedding, and what am I becoming?”
Module 2
Ritual of Release with Osiris & Anubis
Objective: Perform a guided ritual to shed energetic and emotional layers, with the aid of Osiris and Anubis.
Neteru Focus:
• Osiris – God of resurrection, death, and renewal
• Anubis – Guardian of transformation and guide to the unseen
Topics Covered:
• The Osirian myth: death, dismemberment, and rebirth
• Anubis as the psychopomp: leading the soul through transition
• The role of sacred burial and purification in transformation
Temple Practice: The Burial Chamber of Transformation
• Participants symbolically “die” by lying inside a darkened space, representing Osiris’s tomb.
• Incense (myrrh and frankincense) is burned to purify the spirit.
• A priest/guide anoints the hands and feet, invoking Anubis as the psychopomp.
• Participants perform a guided visualization, releasing old energy into the Duat (underworld).
• Emerging from the space, they are given a white linen cloth, symbolizing rebirth.
Activities:
• Symbolic shedding ritual (writing old aspects of self and offering them to fire or water)
• Guided movement practice: Mimicking the sloughing process of the snake
• Anubis-led visualization: Journey through the underworld to release past attachments
Module 3
Integration & Rebirth with Sekhmet & Khepri
Objective: Anchor the new self, integrating the wisdom and energy of Sekhmet’s purifying fire and Khepri’s renewal.
Neteru Focus:
• Sekhmet – Lion-headed goddess of fierce transformation and purification
• Khepri – Scarab-headed god of rebirth and dawn
Topics Covered:
• Sekhmet’s fire as a catalyst for deep change
• Khepri and the rising sun: embracing new potential
• Strengthening the energy of the “new skin”
Temple Practice: The Fire of Sekhmet & the Dawn of Khepri
• Participants walk through a symbolic “fire path” of candles, invoking Sekhmet’s purifying energy.
• A guided shaking practice releases any lingering stagnation.
• Facing the east, they chant Khepri’s name as they visualize a golden light expanding within.
• A sacred anointing with solar-infused oil is performed to welcome the new self.
Activities:
• Fire ritual with Sekhmet: Releasing the old and stepping into empowered rebirth
• Breathwork practice: Channeling the solar energy of Khepri
• Partnered witnessing and anointing with sacred oils for renewal
Module 4
Living the Shedding Practice with Ma’at & Thoth
Objective: Apply the shedding process to everyday life and align with divine balance and wisdom.
Neteru Focus:
• Ma’at – Goddess of truth, balance, and cosmic order
• Thoth – God of wisdom, writing, and divine knowledge
Topics Covered:
• Recognizing when it’s time to shed again
• Living in alignment with Ma’at’s principles of balance
• Using Thoth’s wisdom to record and understand personal transformation
Temple Practice: The Weighing of the Heart
• Participants write down their final reflections on transformation.
• A feather is placed on an altar dedicated to Ma’at.
• One by one, participants symbolically weigh their paper against the feather.
• If they feel they are still carrying weight, they are guided through a final clearing practice.
• They seal their journey by writing an affirmation on papyrus (or a sacred scroll).
Activities:
• Designing a personal shedding ritual for continuous growth
• Writing sacred affirmations or a transformation contract with Thoth’s guidance
• Closing ceremony: Weighing the heart against the feather of Ma’at, stepping into the next cycle
Final Initiation & Celebration:
• The course concludes with a ceremonial procession, honoring the path taken.
• Participants may receive an ankh or scarab symbol as a token of their transformation.
• A closing circle is held to acknowledge each person’s journey and the wisdom of the Neteru.
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