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MOTHERWORT

Motherwort, or Leonorus cardiaca, is a plant associated with strength, creativity, and protection, particularly for mothers and women, linked to Venus and the Moon. Historically used in various cultures for its heart-related benefits and as a protective herb, it symbolizes inner trust and the power of creativity. The document emphasizes the importance of embracing one's gifts and courageously accepting one's divine destiny.

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MOTHERWORT

Motherwort, or Leonorus cardiaca, is a plant associated with strength, creativity, and protection, particularly for mothers and women, linked to Venus and the Moon. Historically used in various cultures for its heart-related benefits and as a protective herb, it symbolizes inner trust and the power of creativity. The document emphasizes the importance of embracing one's gifts and courageously accepting one's divine destiny.

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MOTHERWORT

-- strength--
Upright: strength, essence of creation, connecting to the creatrix
within, fertility, birth, crativity, inner trust
Reversed: weakness, feeling depleted, unopened, heart,
disappointment, disconnection from creation, lack of creativity.
Astrological ruler: Venus

The botanical name Leonorus cardiaca comes from the ancient Greek leon for lion and oura for tail,
referring to the plant’s leaves, which resemble a lion’s tail. Cardiaca pertains to the herb’s actions on the
heart. As a whole, the name translates to “lionhearted,” a term that speaks to Motherwort’s action on the
physical cardiovascular system and the emotional/spiritual heart. Motherwort has a strong history of use in
both Europe and Asia and is associated with aiding mothers and women.

Many cultures have used Motherwort to honor their goddesses or fertility because of the herb’s
association with Venus and the Moon. It was considered a protective plant, especially useful in spells to
guard pregnant women and their unborn children from envy or evil air. It was often planted around the
home or hung from doorways, as it was said to keep away unwanted guests, both physical and
supernatural. Motherwort was either smoked or burned to use for smoke cleansing, as it would drive bad
spirits out of the house. Many species of motherboard were used for heart protection and for counter-
magic to reverse a curse.

Japanese folklore tells of a town where the main water source was a extreme fed by rainwater trickling
through hills of Motherwort. The inhabitants of the village drank daily from this stream and where bestowed
with extraordinarily long life - up to 130 years old. Ancient Greeks used Motherwort to treat anxiety,
depression, heart palpitations, and nervousness in pregnant women. In traditional Chinese Medicine,
motherwort is used to invigorate the blood.
MOTHERWORT
-- Leonorus cardiaca --

GUIADANCE

Like the radiance of a Lion's heart, Motherwort’s energy builds inner trust and confidence.
The lionhearted Motherwort is representative of the beauty we possess when we own the
power of our gifts and creativity. The goddess sits centered, as the lion leans on her in a
state of peaceful delight, symbolizing the unwavering faith we must keep as we transcend
old fears. Venus, her planetary ruler, is like a midwife to our happiness; channeling how we
accept and transmit our heart’s desires. Find new ways to facilitate creativity that honor
and reveal your passions and strength. Devote yourself to the fertility of your gifts and
courageously accept your divine destiny

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