The Necklace of Isis, like the Rosary of Mary, consists of prayers that may provide comfort through life's ups and downs. In addition to prayer, remember that incense and dance are also ways to communicate with the Goddess.
She is always available, always listening.
Prayer for a Daughter's Peaceful Sleep
Sleep, my child,
For the sun has drawn the curtains of the night
Leaving the stars to watch over you while you sleep.
The sails of all the riverboats are furled
And birds have folded their far-flying wings.
Lion cubs sleep in their mothers' warmth
And fish dream among the reeds.
Flowers exhale their perfume on the dusk
And all is still, save the night-singing birds.
So sleep, my daughter, and close your weary eyes
Sleep to the world and set your spirit free.
(From "Winged Pharoah," by Joan Grant)
Prayer to Isis
O Holy Blessed Lady
Constant comfort to humankind
Whose beneficence and kindness nourish us all
And Whose care for those in trouble is as
A loving Mother who cares for all Her children.
You are there when we call
Stretching out Your hand to put aside
That which is harmful to us
Untangling the web of fate in which we may be caught
Even stopping the stars if they form a harmful pattern
All other deities
Whether bountiful or merciless
Do reverence to Thee.
For it is Isis Who rules the world
Stamping out the powers of evil
Arranging the stars to give us answers
Causing the seasons to come and go
Commanding the winds to move ships
Giving the clouds to water the growing seeds
So that we may have food.
If I had one thousand mouths
And one thousand tongues in each
Still I could not do justice to Thy Majesty
Yet will I forever remember Your help in my time of need
And keep Your blessed image deep within my heart.
(This prayer is found in Apuleius and was used by Omm Sety at the Abydos Temple.)
