Egyptian Pantheon: Osiris

Osiris (pronounced oh-SY-riss), known to the ancient Egyptians as Asar or Usir, is the God of the Afterlife, Resurrection, and Fertile Renewal. Once a wise and beloved king, he was betrayed and slain by his brother Set, only to be restored through the devotion and magic of his wife, Isis. Through his death and rebirth, Osiris became ruler of the Duat—the underworld—and judge of the souls of the dead.

Osiris represents the eternal cycle of death and regeneration, embodying the promise that life persists beyond endings. He governs fertility, vegetation, rebirth, and spiritual transformation, linking the fertile flooding of the Nile with humanity’s own renewal of spirit. In modern practice, he is invoked as a god of rebirth, spiritual resurrection, righteous leadership, and transformation through endurance.

Symbols & Colors

• Colors: Emerald green (life, rebirth, vegetation), black (fertile earth, mystery, afterlife), gold (divinity, immortality), white (purity, transcendence)

• Symbols: Crook and flail (kingship and discipline), the Djed pillar (stability, backbone of the world), throne, lotus, sarcophagus

• Animals: Bull, falcon, scarab, ram, phoenix

• Plants/Herbs: Wheat, barley, papyrus, myrrh, frankincense, cedar, juniper

• Sacred Associations: The Nile River, tombs, resurrection rites, harvest festivals, green vegetation

Crystals & Stones

Crystals that attune to Osiris’ energies of renewal, balance, and divine justice:

• Malachite – transformation, healing, regeneration

• Emerald – compassion, growth, rebirth

• Obsidian – protection, grounding, passage through the underworld

• Lapis Lazuli – divine wisdom, truth, spiritual kingship

• Green Aventurine – fertility, vitality, perseverance

• Bloodstone – renewal through sacrifice, endurance, resurrection power

Rituals & Offerings

• Rebirth & Transformation Rituals: Perform rites during the dark moon or equinox to release the old and welcome renewal.

• Ancestral Honoring: Light candles and pour libations in his name to connect with ancestors and departed loved ones.

• Harvest & Fertility Ceremonies: Bless seeds or plants in Osiris’ name to ensure fertility and growth.

• Offerings: Bread, beer, green plants, wine, incense (myrrh, frankincense), water from a river or spring, carved wood, or stone Djed symbols.

• Meditation: Envision the Djed pillar rising within your spine—symbolizing personal stability and spiritual awakening.

Metaphysical Work with Osiris

• Rebirth & Renewal: Call upon Osiris to overcome endings, loss, or transformation—he teaches that life continues in new form.

• Stability & Order: His energy anchors chaos into harmony; perfect for grounding and leadership work.

• Connection with the Dead: Osiris governs the passage between worlds; petition him for ancestral messages or peaceful transitions.

• Spiritual Integrity: He embodies truth, fairness, and rightful judgment—ideal for shadow work and karmic release.

• Fertility & Growth: Invoke him in earth-magic or planting rituals for vitality, abundance, and regeneration.

Invocation Example

"Osiris, Green Lord of Renewal,
King who rises from the dark,
Guide me through death into dawn,
Restore my spirit, make me whole."