Sekhmet lioness goddess epitomizes the blazing scorching power of the sun. She is a goddess of war justice destruction and healing. Her name may derive from a root word meaning "to be strong powerful mighty or violent." Sekhmet is among the fiery manifestations of the Eye of Ra.
She is a fierce guardian goddess of Upper Egypt. Her hot breath created the desert. Sekhmet was associated with plagues and pestilential diseases: illnesses that blew in on desert winds. Sensational descriptions of Sekhmet tend emphasize her destructive aspects but she was also among Egypt's most significant healing deities and remains an active healer today.
Sekhmet heals all illnesses except those of the eyes. She is associated with blood ailments. She has dominion over the menstrual cycle and women's reproductive systems. Sekhmet should not be bothered for trifles but she is an intensely powerful and proactive healer. She is also the matron goddess of reiki.