Small Anubis Lying Down Statue

Anubis – Egyptian God of the Dead and Guardian of the Afterlife

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

• Anubis is the ancient Egyptian god associated with mummification, embalming, cemeteries, and the journey of the soul after death.

• Depicted with the head of a jackal, he was believed to protect graves, guide souls through the underworld, and weigh the hearts of the dead against the feather of Ma’at.

• Though later overshadowed by Osiris in the role of ruler of the dead, Anubis remained a central and deeply respected figure in funerary rites and spiritual protection.

FAVORITE OFFERINGS:

Crystals:

• Black Tourmaline – for protection and grounding during spirit work

• Obsidian – for death-related transitions and ancestral communication

• Moonstone – to assist in guiding souls and dreamwork

Herbs:

• Myrrh – used in embalming and to honor the dead

• Cypress – sacred to the dead and linked to the underworld

• Rosemary – remembrance and purification

Oils:

• Sandalwood – for sacred space and spiritual depth

• Patchouli – grounding, death, and earthy connections

• Frankincense – for ritual elevation and soul purity

Colors:

• Black – death, mystery, and protection

• Gold – divinity and the sanctity of the soul

• White – purification and sacred transition

Rituals:

• Lighting candles at dusk to connect with ancestors or honor the dead

• Practicing guided meditations to journey through the Duat (Egyptian underworld)

• Creating spirit altars or leaving offerings at cemeteries or ancestral shrines

• Invoking Anubis for spiritual protection, especially during shadow work

MODERN WORSHIP PRACTICES:

• Build a small altar with symbols like jackals, scales, or the ankh.

• Light incense like myrrh or frankincense while reciting prayers for safe passage or clarity.

• Engage in death-positive practices, such as honoring ancestors or learning about ethical death care.

• Keep a dream journal and ask for Anubis's guidance in dream interpretation or underworld journeys.

• Use protective crystals or amulets dedicated to Anubis during spiritual or psychic work.