The Scarab… a symbol of work, renewal, and the power to start again

The scarab is one of the most recognizable symbols from Ancient Egypt.

But it is also one of the most misunderstood.

Many people today think it is a magical emblem or something tied to rituals.

The truth is more grounded, more human, and far more meaningful.

The ancient Egyptians chose the scarab not because it was a “holy insect,”

but because it represented something they deeply believed in:

The ability to start again… every single day.

The scarab’s behavior was a message.

It works quietly, carries its load, creates life, and keeps going.

For the Egyptians, this wasn’t mythology.

It was a philosophy of daily discipline.

The scarab became a symbol of:

1. Renewal and new beginnings

2. Daily effort and consistent work

3. Willpower and determination

That is why it was linked to the morning sun god Khepri,

the symbol of a new day rising.

The real meaning was simple:

Every day is a chance to rise again.

And you decide if you continue or stop.

As for the mystical interpretations that appeared in modern times,

they have nothing to do with the original Egyptian idea.

The scarab was never about magic.

It was about work, renewal, and persistence.

This is why it appears on amulets, seals, and tombs:

not as a ritual,

but as a reminder that life moves forward… and you must move with it.