Apep, also referred to as Apepi, Apopis, Rerek, Apophis, etc., was the greatest foe of the sun god Ra. Apep is often depicted as a demon of chaos in the skin of a serpent. Which is contradictory to Egyptian belief because oftentimes snakes were symbols of divinity and royalty. However, Apep was threat to the world of the living and the realm of the gods as he often attacked Ra when he brought forth day light (this is how Egyptians rationalized solar eclipses - Apep swallowed the boat of Ra). By attempting to stop the day, he also attempted to stop time. Ironically, of all the people to help stop Apep, it was Set who rode with Ra in the mornings at the bow of the ship in order to stab Apep with his spear. IN MY OPINION Apophis in your chart can represent a) what is outside of your control, b) where there is evil/chaos in your life, and/or c) who tries to stop you or disrupt your peace.
i encourage you to look into the aspects of apophis along with the sign, degree, and house placement. for the more advanced astrologers, take a look at the persona chart of apophis!
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Apep #Apep #Āpep #Āapep #Aaapef #Apophis #Rerek #furthernamesfromthePapyrusofNesiAmsulistedbyBudgeareNesht #Tutu #Hauhra #Hemhemti #Qettu #Qerneru #Iubani #Amam #Hemtaiu #Saatetta #Khermuti #Kenememti #Sheta #Seremtaui #Sekhemhra #Unti #Karauanememti #Khesefhra #Sebaentseba #Khakab #Khanruuaa #Nai #Am #Turrupa #Iubau #Uai #KharubutheFourTimesWicked #Sau #Beteshu Apep, Āapep, or Apophis in Greek, is the chief chthonic monster in the Egyptian cosmogony, born during the dark times of the First Intermediate Period and depicted as an enormous serpent with winding coils or alternatively as a giant crocodile, or with a human head and hands as in the Stele of Taqayna. He is described as being a hundred and twenty cubits (55 meters) long, or otherwise thirty cubits (14 meters) long, with the first eight cubits made of flint and with coils like sandbanks, lying on a sandbank 450 cubits (205 meters) long. Apep is darkness, cloud, wind, rain, mist, and storm. The antithesis of light and life, his primary goal is the destruction of the sun god Ra and his solar barque, causing the elimination of light and day and the victory of chaos and darkness. Assisted by a retinue of lesser demons and serpents – the mesu betshet or “children of rebellion”, the snakes Seba, Af, and Nak, and the crocodile Seshsesh – he hides under the earth and below the horizon, and attempts to swallow Ra’s barque every night. Ra, aided by his cortège of gods, thwarts Apep’s attempts time and time again, allowing the sun to rise once more. Occasionally Apep gains the upper hand, causing storms, earthquakes, and solar eclipses, but those end as Ra is cut free from Apep’s stomach. The serpent’s inevitable fate is to be chopped up into pieces and cast back into the abyss, but he always returns the following night, as full of malice and venom as ever, in an endless cycle of destruction.
I had to do this lmao, it's another carry on from Ominis and Marvolos horrible Grandmother staying with them 🤣🤣🤣
Rowan: *runs into Marvolos' room and slams the door closed, leaning against it, breathing heavy* Oh my god.
Marvolo, Ominis and Rerek: (?!)
Ominis: Rowan? What's wrong?!
Rowan: Oh thank god, there you are. I went to your room and you weren't there, listen...I ain't tryin to alarm anybody..But I think ya house is haunted.
Marvolo: ..What the HELL are you talking about?
Rowan: I came in through the back door and there was this old, small, pale, wrinkley old lady in the dining room. I think it was a ghost..
Ominis: ...Thats our Grandmother, Rowan.
Rerek: AAAAHAAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Rowan: Huh?
Marvolo: Our Grandmother is visiting.
Rowan: She freaked me the fuck out!
Ominis: What did you do?
Rowan: Nothin! She just stared at me, and I stared at her, then I ran away to find you guy's.
Didn't wanna leave proper for a while, until I gave this, been saying I was gonna do it for ages and never did. So here you guys go, to finish off their main story 🥺🥹
💕Marvolo x Aurora💕
The Wedding 💚
Marvolo stood next to the lake in the Forbidden forest, where he and Aurora had their first date. The surrounding area was filled with beautiful lights, flowers and chairs, it was simple, but that's what they wanted for their wedding day. Nothing else mattered to them, other than the fact they were about to be husband and wife.
Rowan stood next to him, along with Ominis, as always grumbling about wearing a suit, and the fact Rerek was wrapped around his shoulders, wearing a little fancy tophat.
Marvolo: *whispers and chuckles* Shut up, Rowan.
Rowan: *whispers back* Sorry. Heh, you know I hate suits, but I'm doing this for you.
Ominis: *whispers* I'm sure you look very handsome in your suit, Darling *grins*
Rowan: I'm also not thrilled about having this thing on me.
Rerek: And you think I wanna be on your shoulders? You scruffy mut.
Marvolo: *small chuckle* Rerek..
The vicar stood nearby, and the guests were all seated, waiting for Aurora to arrive. Her Mother sat up front, a smile on her face, she glanced over to Ophelia who was already looking at her, Ophelia gave her a friendly smile and wave, Which Aurora's mother returned, Ophelia nudged Aleister who was sat there next to her as if to say "say hello" Aleister leaned forward seeing Aurora's mother and gave her a small smile and a nod, she gave him a friendly smile back, months had passed, and Aleister was now use to the fact his eldest son was marrying a halfbood. Him and Marvolo had, had a heart to heart in the days coming up to the wedding.
A few days previous
Marvolo: *sat in the living room, reading*
Aleister: *wanders in and sits in his chair in front of the fire*
Marvolo: *goes to get up*
Aleister: Marvolo..Wait.
Marvolo: What is it?
Aleister: *sigh* ...Are you all ready for the wedding?
Marvolo: ..Think so...Why?
Aleister: I erm.. *clears his throat* I hope it will be a special day.. And I hope it will be perfect for you..
Marvolo: *narrows his eyes*
Aleister: *looks at him* I'm sorry..For everything..I truly mean that, son.
Marvolo: ...Thank you.
Aleister: I...*sigh* I just want you to be happy.
Marvolo: *small smile* I'm very happy, Father.
Aleister: ...Good *small smile*
Back to the wedding
The lads sat together with the girls, all quietly chattering amongst themselves.
Sebastian: Can't believe the days here, Marvolo Gaunt is getting married, heh. To Aurora no less *smiles*
Leander: Crazy shit, bro. I wish them the best though.
Garreth: *sniffling*
Amit: Garreth Why are you crying?
Garreth: I always cry at weddings.
Everett: Nothings happened yet.
Garreth: *squeaks* I know it's just so overwhelming..
Natty: Getting married out here in nature *sighs lovingly* So perfect.
Poppy: I was just about to say, it looks so lovley here right now.
Imelda: I remember Aurora telling me this is where they had their first date.
Garreth: *Overhears and wails* GODS. That's so romantic! *crying his eye's out*
Sebastian: *chuckles*
Leander: Gaz, chill out will you? You're causing a scene.
A harp nearby started playing on it's own, such a sweet beautiful melody. Everyone stood, and the vicar stood before Marvolo. Marvolo took in a deep breath as they once again had a small whispered conversation.
Rowan: You good? *smiles*
Marvolo: ..Yes, I think so, heh. I'm actually nervous.
Everyone turned, seeing Aurora walking down the path with her Father, she looked simply stunning, in a long, white bohemian wedding dress, with white roses in her hair. The biggest smile on her face. Everyone grinned at her as she walked down.
Garreth: Oh gods, look at her! *blows his nose*
Leander: Gaz.. Shhh.
Sebastian: *quietly chuckles again before looking at Aurora and giving her a heartfelt smile*
Aurora: *smiles back sweetly*
She looked towards Marvolo. Marvolo was in awe watching her walk towards him, he smiled, genuinely, his tradmark bunny teeth showing, which is something he hadn't done in front of a big group of people in a long time. Rowan was smiling too, along with Ominis, who now had his arms linked with Rowan. He couldn't see her, but he knew she'd look beautiful, he could feel the love in the air. Rerek let out a small blissful giggle as he watched Aurora approach.
Ophelia: *tears in her eyes as she leans over to Aleister* He looks so happy.
Aliester: *smiles* He does..
Aurora's Father smiled at her gleefully as he let her walk forward, taking his place next to his wife, as they shared a loving grin. Aurora stood next to Marvolo, looking at him, her cheeks instantly blushing.
Marvolo: You look absolutely Devine, my love. *small smile*
Aurora: Thank you *coy smile as she links his arm*
The Vicar recited a small little speech before asking them the important questions.
Vicar: Do you, Aurora Winters, take Marvolo Aleister Gaunt, as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"
Aurora: *giggles* I do..
Vicar: And do you, Marvolo Aleister Gaunt, take Aurora Winters, as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?"
Marvolo: *smiles lovingly* ...I do.
The pair exchanged their rings, Aurora looked up at him with so much love in her heart, as he smiled down at her.
Vicar: I now pronounce you, Husband and Wife. You may kiss the bride.
Marvolo rested one hand in her hip, as his other came up to caress her cheek, cupping it in his hand, he leaned down, and Aurora leaned up, the pair closing their eye's, and sharing their first tender kiss as a married couple.
Everyone cheered I'm celebration, Even Aleister had a tear in his eye, his hand holding Ophelias. MCs parents clapped and hugged watching their daughters smile brighten, all the other guests cheered and clapped, along with the lads and gals.
Sebastian: WOOOOOO! *Big grin*
Leander: *smiling and clapping*
Garreth: *a complete fuckin mess at this point* I LOVE YOU GUY'S!!! * stretching out his arms, wrapping them around Leander, Seb, Amit and Everetts heads, pulling them all towards him*
Sebastian: *chuckles*
Amit: Oof.
Everett: *strangled squeak*
Leander: Gaz, for fuck sake, get a hold of yourself *chuckles*
Imelda: *laughing at Garreth*
Natty and Poppy: *giddily clapping together, excited giggles coming out*
Marvolo and Aurora walked back down the path together, as everyone threw confetti over them. They chuckled as they smiled at everyone, hand in hand.
Marvolo: *looks at her* I can't believe it..
Aurora: The day finally arrived *endearing grin*
Marvolo: I adore you, my wife. *smirks*
Aurora: *blushes* And I, you, my husband *giggles*
Marvolo smiled to himself, as the snakelet was wrapped around his wrist, looking at him as he took him into his bedroom, he gently placed him in a vivarium, before sitting down and looking at him through the glass.
Marvolo: This shall be your home, don't worry though, you won't spend ALL of your time in there, I'll take you places with me *smiles*
Snake: ....
Marvolo: Oh? Do you not understand English? Do you need me to speak Parseltongue to you?
Snake: N-No, I..I can understand English, I like that you can speak Parseltongue though..That surprised me..
Marvolo: So..What's your name?
Snake: I..I have no name.
Marvolo: Oh...Then I shall name you..Hmm...Rerek *grins*
Rerek: *gasps* Rerek ay? ...I like it, Master.
Marvolo: Master?!
Rerek: You own me, and have given me a name, child..You are my master.
Marvolo: My Names Marvolo *smiles*
Rerek: I will call you Master, Master
Marvolo: *giggles* Do as you wish. We're going to be good friends, Rerek..I can tell.
Rerek: I hope so.
Marvolo: *boops him* We will...Best friends forever...I promise.