Instructions for Zem Zem

Please note that these instructions are original in form to what was shared by Naba Lamoussa Morodenibig. Any other variations of the instructions are not available here. Also Ka Nee Tah does not "initiate". Ka Nee Tah is an accessible resource to those who want to learn basic practices. What is being shared is not owned by one person or people and are viewed as tools to all of humanity. We do not endorse or support dogmatism or dishonest interests.  

Zem Zem - Once you have designated a prayer space, prepared it through cleaning and any decoration of your choice this will be the space you enter after doing your ablutions.

Barka position - Once you enter this space you will take Position 1. The traditional name for Position 1 is Barka.

Second Prayer - the second prayer begins the ZemZem. Second Prayer

              

             Awoon Neter ee eyah hey oo tet sey mesu jesuf.

             Ready too em ibi ee en tee ba ga ee err Neter oo Neter Kooey

             Ew ee ha kooey em bik Neter ee

             Ab kooey

             Neter kooey

             Eeyah kooey

             Oozer kooey

             Ba kooey

             Woon fey Neter ma Neteroo em Neter gerr tet

             Eww fey Neter haat fey tem too

             Neter ee ooh ba ee em perr Seboot

             Neter ee fey ba ee mee Neteroo

             Neter, Neter ee hherper jesuf patoo

Zemzem positions -

After reciting the opening prayer, you are ready to start the zemzem positions. There are 7 zemzem positions in a cycle and there are 7 cycles defined by the chant which is done at each position. The chants are done for the second trinity and then the four elements. (Listen here for pronunciation)

These are done one at a time, seven times each. You will continue to sit in the first position, but change the position of your hands with each time you chant (seven times). The positions are as follows. The positions are done at significant energy points of the body:

With your hands make a pyramid on the floor using your index fingers and thumbs. - Chant the Em ren (Divinity's name) 

With you hands in prayer position at your sternum. - Chant Em ren

With your hands together in prayer but on the top of your head. - Chant Em Ren

Opening your hands into a pyramid/triangle on the top of your head. - Chant Em Ren       

With your hands in prayer position in front of your face ( thumbs touching your forehead) - Chant Em Ren                    

With your hands in prayer position at your sternum. - Chant Em Ren         

With both hands on each knee. - Chant Em Ren                   

You will chant...

1.) Em ren Wsr   (7x ;once in each position) 2.) Em ren Heru                                         

3.) Em ren Aishat                            

4.) Em ren Nu    

5.) Em ren Shu 

6.) Em ren Tefnoot

7.) Em ren Geb  

Lamentations - After finishing, the chanting it is time for you to begin your lamentations. This portion of you Zem zem is for communicating with your ancestors. To let them know what is going on in your life, any concerns that you may have, or wishes that you may want to make.

A.) To begin you first slowly turn your head to the left while breathing in. Then back to the center as you breathe out. Then to the right as you breathe in, and back to the center as you breathe out. This signifies that you recognize your ancestors are behind you and is a signal to your ancestors that you are ready to begin your lamentations. You then place your hands together in prayer position on the floor, then placing your head on top of your hands beginning your communication with your ancestors.

B.) When you have finished your lamentations you close it off by placing your finger tips to the floor then to your forehead three times (touching once to the floor then once to your head counting as one time). Coming up you then say " Em ren (the diety of your choice)".

Chanting - Next you will begin chants. First beginning with the First trinity of Uast, The First trinity of Hetptahka, and then the Second trinity of Ancestral Neteru. With these chants they need to be in sets of nine and each one will be done at least 27 times but any amount higher than that if you wish as long as you make sure it is a multiple of nine.

The rhythm and speed of the chant that suits the connection to the Divinity is an individual thing. Here are two samples, Chant Sample 1 ; Chant Sample 2

Neter Hent Uast - First Trinity of Thebes

Ib Ra Hema      (27x)

Ib Imen Hema  (27x)

Ib Ptah Hema   (27x)

Neter Hent Hetptahka - First Trinity of Memphis

Ib Knuoun Hema (27x)
Ib Emsu Hema  (27x)
Ib Tem Hema     (27x)

Neter Werr - The Ancestral Neteru
Kheper Hekau Wsr Hema   (27x)
Kheper Hekau Heru Hema  (27x)
Kheper Hekau Aishat Hema (27x)

(Chant Pronunciations)

This concludes the chanting of the regular ZemZem. After you finish the chanting, you can take this time in your ZemZem to either meditate or practice any Ka'at Ibi that you have learned.

Closing Prayer - You close out your ZemZem the same way you close out  your spiritual purifications. Recite the closing prayer.

First Prayer - Ra's Prayer - 1st Prayer

           Nuk heka oo pooey
           Ab em rayee haat ee
           Ra Neteru here waat ee emm rey ee
           Nuk Ra eyah oo
           Nuk ba fey heaku

Closing - After the closing prayer you then say....

Em ren Wsr, while placing your right hand on your forehead.

Em ren Heru, while then placing your right hand on your left shoulder and leaving it there

Em ren Aishat, while placing your left hand on your right shoulder.

         You are to repeat this 3x.

Days of Rest - Zemzem is done every day except for days of rest. However, ablutions are done even on days of rest. Next we will discuss more of the calendar, the holy days and the different additions or alterations of the zemzem according on the days.

What Is Ablutions About?

Please note that these instructions are original in form to what was shared by Naba Lamoussa Morodenibig. Any other variations of the instructions are not available here. Also Ka Nee Tah does not "initiate". Ka Nee Tah is an accessible resource to those who want to learn basic practices. What is being shared is not owned by one person or people and are viewed as tools to all of humanity. We do not endorse or support dogmatism or dishonest interests.  

Many of us have heard the saying, “Cleanliness is next to godliness”, but long before these words we uttered people of ancient times knew of the importance of observing sacred space/realms. Part of this observation was the practice of ablutions or purifications prior to entering into sacred spaces, like temples, or areas where ritual was done. There are still structures across the world that give proof that ablutions was part of the daily lives of people. Ablutions is still practiced a great deal within certain cultures, religious and spiritual communities.

The other part of this observation was the well-known fact that the energetic/spiritual realms are pure, and we honor that. Realms that are clear of the basic physical impurities that we deal with as humans. Before we get into that, it is of importance that we understand that purity of our own energy cannot be overlooked, and cannot be achieved by ablutions alone. Keeping a clean heart and mind is a primary goal and necessity if we desire to elevate our qualities. Later blogs will go into detail about the Kemetic philosophy of energetic/spiritual purity.

On a physical level the human has functions that allow us to live, eat, breath air, etc. We also have a fine-tuned elimination system that includes, sweating, urination, defecation, mucus and fluid production. This is a human thing, not something we want to bring into our attempt to the pure sacred and Divine realms. Thus we take care of the this with bathing/showering and ablutions.

Ablution also addresses energetic impurities we can bring and corrupt the sacred and divine spaces. We are in a constant exchange of sending and receiving energy. Even the holiest of persons can be exposed to an exchange that can bring unfavorable things if we try to confer with the sacred and divine spaces. With ablutions we give ourselves a temporary state of purity that allows us to interact without posing so much of a threat.

Naturally when we are trying to purify ourselves we do so with sober minds, meaning we do not partake of things that will alter our mind state. Sure there are works that may call for this, but daily Zem Zem does not. Refrain from ablutions and Zem Zem if you are not sober.

Once ablutions are done we make a very diligent effort to “hold” our purity from the close of ablutions to the close of our Zem Zem. One can lose their purity by thinking and speaking profanely, eliminating (urination or defication), expelling gas, coughing or sneezing that comes with mucus, coming into contact or communicating with others who have not purified themselves., speaking to someone of the opposite gender, and touching unclean things. If purity is broken one should start ablutions again.

While this at first seems like a great deal…..well it always will be. But the natural benefits that come from holding ourselves in pure form begins to expand in our lives. Just as we go through a process of making ourselves “presentable” for outings, guests coming to our home, or important meetings/gatherings, we make even more of an effort to call upon and be in company of enegetic/spiritual beings. We want to protect them if we truly honor them.

One begins to practice ablutions at the age of 8. This is an age where a child’s energy begins to shift as they walk towards adolescence and adult-hood. Ablutions are performed minimally twice a day, at sunrise and again before going to bed. However ablutions can be done as frequently as wanted.

Instructions For Kemetic Ablutions / Purifications

Please note that these instructions are original in form to what was shared by Naba Lamoussa Morodenibig. Any other variations of the instructions are not available here. Also Ka Nee Tah does not "initiate". Ka Nee Tah is an accessible resource to those who want to learn basic practices. What is being shared is not owned by one person or people and are viewed as tools to all of humanity. We do not endorse or support dogmatism or dishonest interests.  

BASIC PHYSICAL CLEANLINESS
The pre-requisite of ablutions is a bath or shower. It is important that the entire body is clean especially the genitals and all orifices of elimination. In many indigenous cultures the left hand is used to clean the genitals after elimination and touching unclean things, the right for eating, handling important items, greeting people, etc. The observation of this is still noted throughout many cultures today.

Once the bath or shower is completed ablutions is done. Ablutions can be done while in a shower (not in a bath) or can be done in an area aside from where Zem Zem or other ritual will be done. If doing ablutions outside of shower you will need a container to hold the water, a bucket or pail (if not outdoors), and somewhere to sit while you clean your feet, unless you are good enough to balance yourself standing.

The following is the prescription of ablution. Please pay mind to how the water is poured into the right hand and/or transitioned to the left hand. It is not poured directly into the left hand.

HANDS
Pour a little water into right hand in order to wash the hands. Shake off water and say:
Em en Wsr.

Pour a little water into right hand in order to wash the hands. Shake off water and say:
Em ren Heru

Pour a little water into right hand in order to wash the hands. Shake off water and say:
Em ren Aishat

Pour a little water into right hand in order to wash the hands. Shake off water and say:
Em ren Nu

Pour a little water into right hand in order to wash the hands. Shake off water and say:
Em ren Shu

Pour a little water into right hand in order to wash the hands. Shake off water and say:
Em ren Tefnoot

Pour a little water into right hand in order to wash the hands. Shake off water and say:
Em ren Geb


This method of cleaning each of the noted body parts are done in the same way calling in the name of 7 Divine Energies with each cleanse, as detailed above. It is done for the hands, the mouth, the nose (inside of), the ears, the face, the right armpit, the left armpit, the right foot and the left foot. 7 Divinities


Specific instructions for the remainder of ablutions follows:

MOUTH
Pour a little water into right hand and bring water to the mouth. Use the index finger to clean the mouth: tongue, mouth, teeth, etc. Be sure to clean all food debris totally from mouth. Spit out water & say:
Em ren Wsr

Repeat cleanse, spit and say: Em ren Heru
Repeat cleanse, spit and say: Em ren Aishat
Repeat cleanse, spit and say: Em ren Nu
Repeat cleanse, spit and say: Em ren Shu
Repeat cleanse, spit and say: Em ren Tefnoot
Repeat cleanse, spit and say: Em ren Geb



NOSE
Pour a little water into the right hand and bring water to nose & inhale slightly so that water comes to top of sinuses but do not go down all the way to the throat. Blow forcefully out of the nose while using thumb and index finger to clean nose of debris, shake water off hand and say: Em ren Wsr

Repeat cleanse, shake water off hand and say: Em ren Heru
Repeat cleanse, shake water off hand and say: Em ren Aishat
Repeat cleanse, shake water off hand and say: Em ren Nu
Repeat cleanse, shake water off hand and say: Em ren Shu
Repeat cleanse, shake water off hand and say: Em ren Tefnoot
Repeat cleanse, shake water off hand and say: Em ren Geb

EARS
Pour a little water into the right hand and pour half into the left and put into ears. Use both hands to clean each ear respectively. Shake excess water from hands and say: Em ren Wsr

Repeat cleanse, shake water from hands and say: Em ren Heru
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hands and say: Em ren Aishat
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hands and say: Em ren Nu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hands and say: Em ren Shu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hands and say: Em ren Tefnoot
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hands and say: Em ren Geb



FACE
Pour a little water into the right hand and use to clean face. Cleaning from the top of forehead at the hairline down to the chin. Be sure to give attention to the eyes and the & corners of the eyes. Shake excess water from hand and say: Em ren Wsr

Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say Em ren Heru
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Aishat
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Nu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Shu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Tefnoot
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Geb



ARMPITS

Pour a little water into the right hand and use to clean left armpit. Shake excess water from hand and say: Em ren Wsr

Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say Em ren Heru
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Aishat
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Nu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Shu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Tefnoot
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Ged



Pour a little water into the right hand, transfer to the left hand and use to clean the right armpit. Shake excess water from hand and say:
Em ren  Wsr

Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say Em ren Heru
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Aishat
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Nu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Shu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Tefnoot
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand and say: Em ren Geb





FEET Pour a little water into the right hand and use to clean right foot. With the feet you can also pour water over foot directly clean and shake and then say: Em ren Wsr

Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand/foot and say Em ren Heru
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand/foot and say: Em ren Aishat
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand/foot and say: Em ren Nu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand/foot and say: Em ren Shu
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand/foot and say: Em ren Tefnoot
Repeat cleanse, shake water from hand/foot and say: Em ren Geb


Repeat above for left foot



HEAD

Pour a little water into the right hand and use the right hand to wet the top of head starting at front hairline and dragging the hand back to the crown of the head.  Repeat this three times saying nothing. This movement can also be done using both hands at once.  (Wetting the scalp is very important).


Closing ablution
Wet the tip of the first three fingers on the right hand and then kiss the fingertips (touching water from fingertips to tip of tongue). Do this either three or seven times, follow by spitting off air of tip of tongue (same number of times used) and then recite:

Em ren heka-ooh ba-ee-ooh Neteroo

Say the first prayer. This is known as Ra's Prayer and is the first prayer/ spell learned by the one who wishes to take the path towards purity. It is a purification spell and is very powerful. However its power is increased when the person saying it is pure (after ablutions) and is following as many commandments as possible. This spell can be said in times when one feels threatened, worried, or in danger and wishes for the most harmonious results.

Nuk heka-oo pooey Ab em rey ee khat ee
Ra Neteru hree watee en Rey ee Nuk Ra ee-yah-oo
Nuk Ba fey heka-oo

1st Prayer - Ra's Prayer

Close the ablutions by placing the right fingertips at the middle of the hairline on the forehead and say: Em ren Wsr. Move the right fingertips to the left shoulder and say Em Ren Heru. Keeping the right hand in place take the left fingertips and place on the right shoulder and say Em ren Aishat.

Repeat this three times in all.



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