Eye of Horus

The Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol which represents many things such as psychic abilities, protection against evil spirits, renewal and protection against bad luck. It is found everywhere in Egyptian art. The origin of the eye lies in the myth of Isis and Osiris. Angry Set killed his brother Osiris to the succession of the throne. Horus went to avenge his father’s death by having a duel with Set. However, during this battle, he lost his eye. But since the rest of the Gods felt Horus was rightful heir to the throne, they stepped in to help. Thoth, the Egyptian moon god and one of the patrons of the magickal arts, healed his wound and nurtured the eye back to health. The ‘RX’ symbol used by pharmacies had it’s origins in the Eye of Horus.

Other names for this symbol include, ‘Udjat’ and ‘Wadjet’ meaning “Whole One”.