Questions about Sacred Sands
Answers to common questions about pathworking, practice, safety and working with the Ancient Egyptian Gods.
Sacred Sands FAQ
Do I need special tools to start?
No. You do not need elaborate tools, robes, or gear to begin. A quiet place, your intention, and perhaps a simple candle are enough to start working with the gods.
What if I don’t feel or see anything?
That’s normal. In the beginning it can feel like nothing is happening or like you’re just making things up. With repeated pathworking, the connection becomes more natural and the sense of presence grows over time.
How do I know it’s really a god and not my imagination?
At first you may not. Over time, each god’s voice develops its own weight, tone, and way of speaking that feels different from your normal inner monologue. In the author’s own work with Anubis, for example, his diction and the place he is heard are distinct from ordinary thoughts.
Can I accidentally connect with the wrong being?
The pathworkings in Sacred Sands are designed as direct paths, more like dialing a specific number than broadcasting to whatever answers. If something feels off, you can simply end the session, state that you are disconnecting, and try again later. Intention and discernment matter more than fear.
Is pathworking dangerous? Do I need circles or wards?
Pathworking, as taught in this book, is safe. You are not dragging a god bodily into your living room; you are meeting them in a guided inner landscape. You can always add circles, wards, or other protections if that makes you feel steadier, but they are not required for this work.
Do I need to build a relationship before I ask for help?
You can ask for help right away. Whether they respond is up to them. As with people, it is easier to ask more of a being you have built a relationship with, but urgent sincere requests can still be heard. Over time, repeated contact deepens the relationship and the guidance.
Do I have to journal everything?
You do not have to, but it helps. Casual notes are fine for general work, while more serious workings benefit from detailed records of impressions, feelings, and results. Looking back on your notes over months or years often reveals patterns you would otherwise miss.
Can I do this too much or become dependent on it?
Anything can become a habit. In practice, most people find a natural rhythm between direct pathworking and simply feeling the gods’ presence in daily life. As your relationship with them matures, you will not need constant formal contact to know they are near.
Will the gods get angry if I make a mistake?
You can absolutely do something a god dislikes, and they can make their displeasure known, but spectacular punishments are not the norm. More often you will feel a clear sense of do not do that again or a withdrawal of warmth. Learn, adjust, and keep going.
Is this a short-term practice or a lifelong path?
Working with the Ancient Egyptian gods is closer to getting a tattoo than trying on a mood. It is a path of relationship and devotion that can unfold over years and even a lifetime, rather than a quick spell and done.