Sekhmet
Egyptian Lioness Goddess of War and Healing
Gemstone: Ruby
Attributes: Ruby embodies Sekhmet’s courage, passion, and healing power. It is a stone of vitality, action, and confidence, helping to overcome fear and embrace strength.
Manifestation Point: Courage and Healing
Affirmation: "I stand in my power and embrace my strength as both a healer and a warrior."
In the golden sands of Ancient Egypt, where the sun blazes with divine intensity, Sekhmet reigns—a warrior goddess of fire, strength, and transformation. She is both the destroyer and the healer, the lioness who brings fury and protection, death and rebirth. To invoke her name is to summon the untamed force of the divine feminine, fierce yet fiercely loyal.
The Wrath and Mercy of the Lioness Goddess
Sekhmet as a Symbol of Strength and Transformation
Sekhmet’s presence in Egyptian mythology represents:
Raw feminine power – She is unapologetically fierce, never backing down from battle.
The cycle of destruction and renewal – She teaches that sometimes old ways must be burned away for new growth to flourish.
Healing and protection – Despite her warrior nature, she was also the patroness of physicians and healers, as she understood both how to wound and how to mend.
The power of self-control – Just as she had to be calmed, Sekhmet represents the ability to channel one’s own intensity into something greater.
Sekhmet and the Modern Goddess
Sekhmet is not for the faint-hearted. She is a guardian for those who:
Embrace their inner fire and refuse to be silenced.
Lead with courage and conviction, unafraid to fight for justice.
Seek transformation—burning away the past to step into their strongest, most powerful self.
Protect others fiercely, balancing strength with compassion.
Sekhmet’s name means “The Powerful One”, and her legend is woven with both destruction and healing. She was born from the Eye of Ra, created as a weapon to punish humanity when they turned against the gods.
Myth tells of a time when humans plotted against Ra, the sun god and ruler of the cosmos. In his anger, he unleashed Sekhmet upon the world, sending her to wreak havoc. With claws of flame and a hunger for vengeance, she raged across the land, slaying all in her path.
But her wrath was so intense that the world itself was at risk of perishing. Seeing this, the gods devised a plan—they poured red-dyed beer across the earth, tricking Sekhmet into drinking it. Thinking it was blood, she consumed the liquid and fell into a deep, drunken sleep. When she awoke, her fury had passed, and in its place remained a new form—the goddess of healing and balance.
Thus, Sekhmet embodies the duality of power—she is both the warrior and the protector, the one who destroys to rebuild.
Symbols of Sekhmet
Sekhmet is often depicted with:
A Lioness Head – Representing her raw strength and warrior spirit.
The Solar Disk & Uraeus (Cobra) – The sun atop her head symbolises Ra’s divine power, while the cobra represents protection and royalty.
A Sceptre or Ankh – Signifying her role as both a warrior and a bringer of life.
Fire & Red Stones – She is associated with the heat of the sun and the intensity of flame. Ruby, carnelian, garnet, and red jasper are often linked to her.
Why Sekhmet Inspires Us
Sekhmet teaches that power is not just about battle but about balance. She shows us that strength and healing go hand in hand, and that knowing when to fight and when to heal is the key to wisdom.
She is a protector of justice, a warrior of light, and a divine force of transformation. By embracing Sekhmet’s energy, we learn to stand boldly in our truth, face our fears, and step into our own power.
Caring for Ruby Jewellery
To keep Ruby’s energy aligned with Sekhmet’s power:
Recharge with Sunlight: Place in the sun for a short time to restore its fiery energy.
Cleanse with Fire or Smoke: Use incense, palo santo, or a candle flame to clear its energy.
Carry During Challenges: Wear Ruby when facing difficult situations to boost courage.
Poem for Sekhmet
With lion’s roar and sunlit flame,
A goddess fierce, no fear, no shame.
Her fire burns, her wrath untamed,
Yet in her hands, the sick are claimed.
She walks the line of war and grace,
A warrior’s heart, a healer’s face.
Sekhmet’s gift, both strong and pure,
A flame that fights, a touch that cures.
Manifesting with Ruby
To connect with Sekhmet’s energy of strength and healing, use Ruby in a manifestation ritual:
Cleansing the Stone: Charge Ruby under sunlight or near an open flame to amplify its fire energy.
Setting Intentions: Hold the stone and visualise yourself standing confidently, embracing both your strength and wisdom.
Daily Affirmation: "I stand in my power and embrace my strength as both a healer and a warrior."
Fire Ritual: Light a red or gold candle, place Ruby beside it, and meditate on a challenge you wish to overcome, visualising Sekhmet’s fire burning away fear and hesitation.
