SEKHMET

Sekhmet is a prominent goddess in ancient Egyptian mythology, often depicted as a lioness-headed woman. Her name is derived from the Egyptian word "sekhem," which means power or might. Sekhmet is closely associated with war, destruction, and healing. Here are some key aspects of her history:

1. Role and Attributes:

   • War and Destruction: Sekhmet is primarily known as a fierce warrior goddess associated with war and destruction. She was believed to have a powerful and aggressive nature, capable of unleashing chaos and devastation upon her enemies.
   • Healing and Protection: Despite her destructive aspects, Sekhmet also had a healing side. She was associated with the sun's heat and its purifying qualities, believed to have the power to ward off illness and disease.

2. Mythology:

   • Eye of Ra: Sekhmet is often linked to the "Eye of Ra," a symbol of the sun god's destructive power. According to myth, Ra, the sun god, sent Sekhmet to punish humanity for their disobedience. However, her wrath became so intense that Ra had to intervene to prevent total annihilation.
   • Transformation into Hathor: To calm Sekhmet's destructive tendencies, Ra tricked her by dyeing beer to resemble blood. Sekhmet consumed the "blood," believing it to be the blood of her enemies, and became intoxicated. In this state, she transformed into the gentler goddess Hathor, associated with love, music, and dance.

3. Cult Worship:

   • Temples and Festivals: Sekhmet had several temples dedicated to her worship in ancient Egypt, with the most significant one located in the city of Memphis. Annual festivals, known as the "Feast of Sekhmet," were held to honor and appease her. These festivals involved music, dance, and rituals to ensure protection and healing.

4. Symbolism:

   • Lioness Symbolism: Sekhmet's association with lions symbolized strength, power, and ferocity. The lioness was considered a powerful and protective force in ancient Egyptian symbolism.

Sekhmet remains a captivating figure in Egyptian mythology, embodying the complex duality of destructive and healing forces. Her stories highlight the Egyptians' understanding of the dual nature of the divine and their beliefs in the interplay between chaos and order, destruction and creation

Protection Spells

A protection spell for the home is designed to create a shield or barrier around your living space, with the aim of warding off negative energies, unwanted influences, and potential harm. It is to establish a fortified and positive energy field. This spell is a way of imbuing your living environment with protective energies and setting a sacred boundary that promotes safety, harmony, and well-being.

1. Anise Star:

   • Warding Off Negativity: Anise star is believed to create a protective barrier, helping to ward off negative energies and influences.
   • Purification: Some traditions associate anise star with purifying properties, making it useful for cleansing spaces and individuals.
   • Clarity and Insight: It may be associated with enhancing clarity of thought and gaining insights.

2. Black Obsidian:

   • Grounding: Black obsidian is known for its grounding properties, helping to anchor and stabilize energy.
   • Protection: It is believed to have strong protective qualities, creating a shield against negative energies.
   • Transformation: Some see black obsidian as a stone that aids in transforming negative energies into positive ones.

3. Black Tourmaline:

   • Absorption of Negativity: Black tourmaline is known for its ability to absorb and transmute negative energies.
   • Grounding and Protection: It is a grounding stone that helps create a protective shield around the user.
   • Energetic Cleansing: Black tourmaline is thought to cleanse, purify, and neutralize energy.

4. Juniper Berries:

   • Protection: Juniper berries have a long history of being associated with protection and are often used in rituals for warding off negativity.
   • Cleansing: They are believed to have cleansing properties, helping to clear away negative energy.
   • Purification: Juniper is associated with purifying and sanctifying spaces.

5. Rosemary:

   • Protection: Rosemary is known for its protective qualities and has been used in various cultures to ward off negativity.
   • Purification: It is often used in rituals for cleansing and purifying spaces.
   • Clarity and Memory: Rosemary is also associated with enhancing mental clarity and memory.

These properties are based on traditional beliefs and metaphysical associations. When using these items for protection, it's important to set clear intentions and trust your intuition. The effectiveness of these practices may vary from person to person.

Cleanse Before You Perform Any Spell

Cleansing rituals are commonly performed before a protection spell to remove any existing negative energies and create a clean and receptive environment for the intended protective energies. Here are several cleansing rituals that can be incorporated into your spiritual practice:

1. Smudging:

   • Materials: Sage, cedar, palo santo, or other cleansing herbs.
   • Process: Ignite the herb bundle and let it smolder. Move the smoke throughout your home, focusing on corners, doorways, and windows while visualizing the smoke dispelling negativity.

2. Saltwater Bath:

   • Materials: Sea salt or Himalayan salt.
   • Process: Dissolve a handful of salt in a warm bath. Soak in the water, visualizing it cleansing away any negative energy. After bathing, allow the water to carry away the negativity when draining.

3. Sound Cleansing:

   • Materials: Singing bowls, bells, chimes, or other musical instruments.
   • Process: Create soothing sounds throughout your home, paying attention to each room. The vibrations help break up stagnant energy and invite positive vibes.

4. Visualization with Light:

   • Materials: None.
   • Process: Close your eyes and visualize a bright, cleansing light permeating every corner of your home. Imagine it purifying the space, pushing out darkness and negativity.

5. Moonlight Cleansing:

   • Materials: None.
   • Process: Place crystals, tools, or objects that need cleansing under the light of the full moon. Visualize the moonlight purifying and charging the items.

6. Elemental Cleansing:

   • Materials: Water, salt, incense, and a lit candle.
   • Process: Move through your home with each elemental representation. Sprinkle saltwater for water, pass incense for air, hold a lit candle for fire, and leave a bowl of salt for earth. Visualize the elements cleansing and purifying the space.

7. Essential Oil Diffusion:

   • Materials: Essential oils (e.g., lavender, frankincense, or sage).
   • Process: Diffuse essential oils known for their cleansing properties. Allow the aroma to fill your space, creating a positive and purified atmosphere.

8. Crystal Cleansing Grid:

   • Materials: Clear quartz or selenite crystals.
   • Process: Place clear quartz or selenite crystals in each room, forming a grid. Visualize the crystals absorbing and transmuting negative energy into positive, healing energy.

Remember to perform these cleansing rituals with intention and focus. It's a way of preparing the energetic canvas for your protection spell, ensuring that the space is receptive to the positive and protective energies you intend to invoke.

Set Your Intentions

Protection Spells Are Performed On A Saturday Night (After Dark) During The Waning Moon.



PERFORM THE SEKHEM PROTECTION SPELL

Light the candle and recite 3 times

I invoke the spirit of Sekhmet’s shield, Resolute and strong. 

Her fiery presence, our safeguard lifelong.

In her name, I command protection to dwell,
Within these walls, all harm repel.

I invoke Sekhmet, standing tall,
To guard our heath, 
Both wall and hall.

with lions roar and fierce might,

protect our home, day and night.

So Mote It Be!

AMEN!

When the candle is done burning, scoop the crystals out and place them by your front door for added protection. 

Humbly request Sekhmet's powerful protection in your daily life. Ask for her watchful eye to guard against negativity, harm, and unwanted influences.

Completion

When your candle has completely burned down, you may choose to recycle the entire glass container with the wax in it. However, if you would like to reuse the holder, take any remaining wax out of the holder. This can be done by placing the holder in hot water or by placing your holder (if it’s oven safe) in an oven set at the very lowest setting (usually “Warm”).  Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer to soften the wax in the glass. Once the wax is soft, it may be scooped out or even wiped out with a paper towel.

You may dispose of the leftover candle wax by throwing it in the trash (your own trash if the spell was to bring something to you or a trashcan away from your home if you were doing uncrossing or banishing work), however, if you would like to dispose of your candle in a more ceremonious way, you have several options.

If you have been working with an invoking candle, you may keep it in a ziplock bag and place it in an appropriate place (such as your bedroom for a love spell or your office for a prosperity spell) until your spell comes to fruition. Alternatively, you may bury it on your property or in a potted plant in your home or workplace. You might want to form the leftover wax into symbols such as hearts or dollar signs and place these wax talismans on your altar or add a small piece of the wax to a mojo bag. You can also soften the wax with a hair dryer and use it to form a poppet or doll baby.

For an uncrossing or banishing candle, you may want to bury it somewhere away from your home, bury it in a graveyard or leave it in a crossroads, that is, leave the spell remains in the center of a quiet intersection where two roads cross.

In any case, once your candle has burned completely, your spell work is complete. Your work now is to envision, expect and receive the positive results.

How long does it take a spell to work?

That depends on the circumstances surrounding the situation: often, more challenging situations require a longer time to turn around. I was taught, as a general rule, to look for a small positive sign (such as hearing a special song on the radio, seeing a word on a billboard, a special number on a clock or seeing a symbol of some kind) within three days of completing your spellwork; to look for movement toward your goal within three weeks; and to look for your outcome within three months. If, at any point, you are not seeing one of these signs, then you probably have to go back and give it more energy, employ a new strategy, light another candle or do some more spiritual work around your situation.

Think about this: not every disease is cured with one dose of medicine; sometimes it requires another dose and sometimes several – the same is true for spiritual work.

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Last updated: January 29, 2024

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