Sacred Space Series 3: Meeting Sekhmet

Just prior to Sacred Space, Hathor the Egyptian Goddess of Love, Joy, Motherhood, Music, Fertility and much more came into my life. I had been daydreaming and visualizing with one of my spirit guides when another energy seemed to be present. When I asked who it was, I heard “Hathor.” I didn’t know what that meant or who it was. So I did some research and found some other info that resonated with some of other signs I had been getting.

I had also recently had “Cow” energy come into my life, and I wasn’t quiet sure about it. However, Hathor is sometimes depicted as a cow or with horns similar to a cow or cattle. I am typically drawn to darker Goddesses and it was nice to have this light and loving Goddess share interest in me.

Upon further research, I learned she is also related to Sekhmet, the Egyptian lion goddess of rage, war, healing, chaos. You can find their stories online. I began to be intrigued by this polarity and duality because it aligned with some of my personal experiences, which I will share a little later in the post.

At Sacred Space, I was able to attend two different rituals that involved Sekhmet and her healing abilities. Each ritual was very personal and transformative. The first was guided by Haeleron, who has developed skills on physical and cosmic levels. He created a sacred space inviting Hathor, Sekhmet, and others into the room. He took the time and effort to examine each participants links at a cosmic level and see what energies were out there ready to work with us. During my turn, I envisioned a bird, maybe a hawk flying up through the levels. It did seem to snap a cord along the way. Following the work, Haeleron briefly described what he found. What stood out to me was that he found energy around level 5 (he stated he typically works through level 7) that wanted to work with me and he helped facilitate that connection. Then we were instructed to take some time with Sekhmet to heal.

The next day, I attended another ritual, which was lead by Monica Stanton. Monica has spent much time in Egypt and has developed a very deep and close bond with Sekhmet. I learned Sekhmet can be considered a Goddess of physicians. Participants were given one of the many names Sekhmet is known by. I was given “Lady of the Red Linen.” Monica then briefed us about the pathworking we were to experience, including the harshness Sekhmet might reveal. We had the choice to meet Sekhmet if we felt ready. Monica began to lead the pathworking, leading us in our minds eye, to a temple where Sekhmet was waiting for us.

Like most of the Dark Goddesses I have encountered, Sekhmet wasn’t as intimidating as one might think. She meant business of course, but worked very precisely. I saw myself wearing a white linen robe. I was instructed to lay on a stone table. Sekhmet, with her claws, began to cut various points of my abdomen like a surgeon might. She seemed to cut a cord that was bound around my solar plexus area. During this “operation” I bled onto the linen. In lion form, she licked me to close my wounds. Later, she removed the linen and disposed of it in a flame. She gave me a red thread and confirmed that we shall be connected.

After processing all of the above, I find comfort in new imagery that I can access when needed. I feel, like Hathor, I can imagine myself shining my light through a sun disk mounted by horns like hers. I can imagine wearing a lion’s pelt when I need strength and bravery like Sekhmet. I love that within these two is one that still holds motherly love and creation while also acknowledging anger and the need for destruction.

I am thankful for both of them entering my life right around the time I had to face the fact that I needed to pursue IVF. I haven’t posted much this month because I was going through my first IVF treatment, which ultimately didn’t end well. But during the process, when I doubted myself, I looked to Hathor to remind myself to embody a sense of motherhood and joy for the promise. Yet also also needed Sekhmet, especially when having to give myself medications. I was really nervous and scared, but with Sekhmet’s strength and precision, I was able to overcome my fears.

Of course, I have been upset and unsure why I have had to endure this experience. I am unsure of the reason, but I will continue on. My relationship with these Goddesses is still new, and I find comfort that I can continue to build my relationship with them. Sometimes, I get focused on spell work and such, feeling like they failed. Lately, I remembered that deity worship, prayer, and offerings are just has powerful. They will soon have a special place on my altar. I was very excited when I found a cow figurine at World Market. It is covered in a floral pattern and just screamed Hathor when I saw it. I know she is with me guiding me on my path to motherhood.

Have you worked with Egyptian deities before? Do you have interest in Egyptian Mythology?