Myrrh has great significance and a beautiful history as a revered and powerful plant ally. Often associated with frankincense, myrrh is a resin that comes from the Commiphora myrrha tree.
Myrrh has been used for thousands of years in rituals and ceremonies to anoint the body, as well as to sanctify and purify spaces. Thanks to its earthy and grounding scent, and a calming and centering effect, myrrh is also often used in aromatherapy.
Myrrh holds deep reverence across various cultures worldwide. In Ancient Egypt, it was closely associated with Goddess Isis and utilized in embalming rituals. Likewise, in Ancient Greece, myrrh held significance in connection with Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty.
During these ancient times, Myrrh was cherished by the Myrrhophores, esteemed priestesses known as the "anointers," who played vital roles in sacred ceremonies. Their legacy persists today as they continue to master the sacred craft of anointing. This revered practice entails the application of aromatic oils, like myrrh, to facilitate healing and spiritual transformation.
Myrrh also appears in the Bible as one of the three gifts of the Magi, along with gold and frankincense, and is said to symbolize and foreshadow the death of Jesus because of its connection to embalming practices.
Myrrh is often seen as a metaphor for the birth-death-rebirth cycle, embodying the profound journey of transformation. It also serves as a reminder of our innate ability to heal and renew ourselves. Much like the tree's creation of myrrh resin to mend its wounds, we too can transmute our challenges into sources of wisdom and resilience, embracing the cyclical nature of growth and renewal.
From ancient rituals to modern practices, myrrh reminds us of the importance of connecting with the spiritual realms as we journey through our mundane experiences. As we delve into the mystical essence of myrrh, we embrace transformation and accept change.
Important: The Feminine Code and its authors are not doctors, so be sure to check in with your own primary healthcare practitioner before taking any recommendations here. If you’re pregnant, have heart problems, are planning surgery, or take blood thinners or diabetes medications, you may want to limit or avoid myrrh oil.
Below you’ll find some suggestion on how you can work with myrrh during your spiritual practice.
Sacred Anointing Practice for Grounding
Anoint your feet with myrrh essential oil, blending it with a carrier oil before application. As you gently massage it in, breathe in the earthy aroma, embracing its essence to foster grounding, purification, renewal, and a deep connection with the earth.
Clear Your Space with Myrrh
Select an incense blend carefully crafted with the essence of myrrh to assist in energetically purifying and sanctifying your sacred space. Allow the soothing smoke to dance through the air, carrying with it the ancient wisdom of myrrh, as it gently clears away stagnant energies and invites in a sense of tranquility and clarity.
Sanctify Your Altar Space with Myrrh
When you focus on intentions of release, healing, and transformation, invite myrrh into your sacred altar space. Let its presence serve as a gentle reminder of the profound power of self-healing and the ongoing cycle of release and renewal. Allow the essence of myrrh to infuse your sacred space, guiding you with its nurturing energy.
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