Ibis

The ibis was the sacred bird of Thoth, the Egyptian god of writing, magic, and measurement; Thoth was often shown with an ibis head. The Golden Dawn places it on Mercury's path. It stands for learning, the written word, and the magic of names.

Uses

• Study and writing
• Magic of words and names
• Wisdom and record-keeping
• Honoring Thoth

Working with it

Call on the ibis before writing, study, or any spell that uses written words. Light a yellow candle on a Wednesday, draw an ibis or place an image of Thoth beside your notebook, and ask for precise words.