Ancient Egyptian Scarabs: 6 Reasons This Beetle is Pure Magic
The scarab beetle holds great significance, spirituality, and symbolism in ancient Egyptian culture. One of the most revered and iconic symbols in this vast civilization, the scarab represents various aspects of life, death, rebirth, and divine power.
Here are six aspects of the scarab’s significance in ancient Egypt:
1. Creation and Rebirth
The scarab was associated with the god Khepri, who represented the rising sun and the cycle of creation and rebirth. Just as the beetle rolls a ball of dung and buries it in the ground, the ancient Egyptians believed that Khepri rolled the sun across the sky and brought about the dawn, symbolizing the renewal of life.
2. The Sun
The scarab was considered a solar symbol because of its connection to Khepri and the sun. The Egyptians associated the sun with life, light, and energy, and they believed that the scarab had the power to bring about the sun's daily rebirth and renewal.
3. Guardian of the Underworld
The scarab was closely linked to the concept of the afterlife. In Egyptian mythology, it was believed that the sun god Ra would transform into a scarab beetle during his journey through the underworld at night. The scarab was seen as a protector and guide for the deceased, helping them navigate the treacherous journey to the afterlife and ensuring their rebirth.
4. Symbol of Immortality
The Egyptians believed in the concept of eternal life and the possibility of achieving immortality. The scarab, with its ability to lay eggs and produce offspring without a mate, became a symbol of regeneration and everlasting life. Scarab amulets were often placed on mummies or buried with the deceased to provide them with protection and facilitate their journey to the afterlife.
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5. Amulet of Good Luck and Protection
The scarab beetle was also considered a powerful amulet for good luck, protection, and warding off evil forces. People would wear scarab amulets or use them in jewelry, seals, and various forms of art to bring good fortune and guard against harm.
6. Symbol of Transformation and Resurrection
The scarab's life cycle — from an egg to a larva, pupa, and finally emerging as a fully grown beetle — symbolized transformation and resurrection. This made it a powerful symbol of personal growth, change, and the ability to overcome challenges.
To honor the sacred medicine of the Scarab, I’ve created a divine, all-natural scarab anointing oil.
Inspired by studies with Egyptologist and perfumer Dora Goldsmith, this potent oil contains only botanical ingredients (no artificials, no isolates) in organic jojoba oil.
And, it contains magic. As a conduit of energy and practitioner of magic, I’ve partnered with Scarab to infuse each bottle with the gifts listed above.
This is a limited edition offering — learn more and get your sacred scarab oil here.
a sacred anointing oil to receive the transformational gifts of the Scarab
This ceremonial grade oil was created to awaken within you the sacred gifts of the scarab — creation and rebirth, luck and solar wisdom, the afterlife and immortality. For anyone engaged in Egyptian rituals or magick, this is an invaluable gift.
Drawing from decades as a natural perfumer and spiritual wisdom-keeper, as well as my studies with Egyptologist Dora Goldsmith, I’ve intentionally selected a potent array of rare and divine plant essences for this limited edition blend—galbanum, frankincense, white lotus, blue tansy, mastic, and more. Read more about scarab medicine here.
Magical Highlights:
A lapiz accord — Deep blue and golden oils, including blue tansy and wild turmeric, create a fragrant version of lapiz lazuli, one of Egypt’s most sacred stones
An Egyptian accord — Inspired by the perfume recipes archeologists are uncovering from Egyptian temples, this contains mastic, calamus, myrrh, olibanum, and more
Blue lotus — The true absolute of the precious and fragrant sacred lily of the Nile elevates this magical blend
Solar accord — For the solar blessings of the scarab, with frankincense, bright citruses, and subtle spices
Underworld accord — For the death needed before rebirth and resurrection occur, with oakmoss, cedarwood, oud, vetiver, styrax, and more
To Use: This is a ceremonial grade oil for ritual and fragrance. Apply to wrists, neck, and heart for fragrance, or follow the ritual ideas below.
Rituals:
Keep your oil on an altar.
Bless objects by rubbing a bit of the oil on them (if can be done without damaging the object).
Anoint yourself for protection and luck.
Anoint your clients if you offer healing work to others.
Place a few drops in a diffuser before engaging in a magic, ritual, or ceremony.
Inhale anytime you need to remember the sacred cycles of life.
This blend contains a complex blend of essential oils and absolutes in jojoba, including but not limited to white lotus, blue lotus, patchouli, sandalwood, agarwood, frankincense sacra, ylang ylang, nagarmotha, cedarwood, jasmine, rose, nutmeg, blue tansy, turmeric, clove, pink pepper, blood orange, amyris, opoponax, mastic, vetiver, oakmoss, benzoin, vanilla, and elemi.