Sekhmet (also Warrior Goddess, The One Who Is Powerful, The Avenger of Wrongs) was the Goddess of divine retribution, vengeance, conquest, and war. Her name is derived from the Egyptian word Sekhem meaning “power” or “might.” Her name is often translated as the “Powerful One” or “She who is Powerful.” Sekhmet is depicted as a lion-headed woman, sometimes with the addition of a sun disc on her head, whose breath created the desert. She was the protector, who led the pharaohs in warfare. Approach this goddess with respect and caution.

Gemstones: Red goldstone can increase self-confidence, self-worth, self-motivation, and self-esteem. It is known to fire up your physical energy. Red goldstone drives your personal ambition. This waist bead also includes gold discs and yellow seed beads. In ancient Egypt yellow (khenet, kenit) represented that which was eternal and indestructible. Yellow was closely associated with gold (nebu or nebw) and the sun.

Intentions: I intend to contemplatively harness my personal power to drive my ambitions. I will imaginatively use my waist beads to stabilize my mood and spark my motivation.

Notes: Intentions are provided as a guide. All waist bead designs are unique; the gemstones and color palette will be similar while the finished design will vary.