Apophis

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Apophis is the ancient Egyptian personification of pure evil, depicted as a huge serpent with a head of flint, with no redeeming quality whatsoever. An enemy of the solar deity Ra, bringer of light, who supported the truth and order represented by Maat, Apophis was an embodiment of chaos and disorder, fundamentally opposed to all they stood for.

Astrologically, Apophis represents an inimical or evil influence or individual, one committed to destruction and anarchy. Apophis is also associated with the commission of horrible, unforgiveable acts, and appears frequently in the charts of mass shootings, terrorism or extreme cruelty, either in the events themselves or the natal charts of their perpetrators.

Alex Miller is a professional writer and astrologer, author of The Black Hole Book, detailing deep space points in astrological interpretation, and the forthcoming Heaven on Earth, a comprehensive study of asteroids, both mythic and personal. Alex is a frequent contributor to “The Mountain Astrologer”, “Daykeeper Journal”, and NCGR’s Journals and “Enews Commentary”; his work has also appeared in “Aspects” magazine, “Dell Horoscope”, “Planetwaves”, “Neptune Café” and “Sasstrology.” He is a past president of Philadelphia Astrological Society, and a former board member for the Philadelphia Chapter of NCGR.

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Anonymous

As a matter of fact, the personification of evil is said to be Belial. In fact, I had one of my things one time keep telling me that they were Apophis, when I knew they were Belial. So neither here nor there, I am grateful that I found where this came from. And that’s all I know, buddy.

    Alex Miller

    Author

    Belial is a Hebrew term; Apophis is Egyptian. there is no connection.

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