Also called Sakhmet, the Powerful One, Lady of Flame.
Their story
As the Eye of Ra, Sekhmet was sent against rebellious people, and her fury was only stopped when she drank beer dyed red to look like blood. She was worshipped at Memphis with Ptah, and her priests were known as healers. Amenhotep III set up hundreds of statues of her at Thebes, perhaps to calm her during a time of illness.
Their day
Tuesday. In modern practice, Tuesday is chosen for her through Mars, linked with strength and fierce protection.
Best times to give to them
- the Festival of Drunkenness
- noon
- when facing illness
What they like being given
- a red drink such as pomegranate juice, or beer
- bread
- incense
- red flowers
- fresh water
How to honour them
- Approach her calmly and with respect, asking her for strength.
- Pray to her for healing for yourself or others.
- Channel anger into protecting those who need it.
- Look after your health and count it as honouring her.
How they can help you
- healing
- strength and courage
- protection
- channelling anger well
- recovery from illness
Symbols
- the lioness
- the sun disc
- the uraeus
- red
More Egyptian goddesses
- Isis Great of Magic, mother of Horus
- Bastet Protector of the home, lady of joy
- Hathor The Golden One, lady of love and music
- Maat Truth, balance and right order
- Nephthys Lady of the House, comforter of the grieving
- Taweret The Great One, guardian of mothers
- Amunet The hidden goddess of the primordial eight
- Mut The great mother and queen of Thebes