Motherwort

Discover our plant bags dedicated to green magic. MOTHERWORM (Leonurus cardiaca) Motherwort, the plant of the valiant heart and the lioness mother, is valuable in magic to accompany the major transitions of life, protect the space of the heart, restore confidence and inner peace. It acts as a bulwark against anxiety, sadness and discord, while instilling gentleness, courage and self-love. Used with respect, it supports healing, resilience and opening to a new balance. br />1. Identity and symbolism Family: Lamiaceae Popular names: Lion's herb, Lion's heart, Lion's balm, Motherwort (English) Element: Water (for gentleness, healing) and Fire (for strength, vitality) Planet: Venus (love, harmony, sacred feminine) and Mars (courage, protection, valiant heart) Polarity: Feminine Symbolism: Motherwort is the plant of strength of heart, courage in adversity, the protective and healing feminine. It symbolizes resilience, the ability to love and defend oneself at the same time. br />2. Energy Signature Motherwort has a gentle yet powerful energy that envelops and protects like a mother lion, while instilling vigor and confidence. Its sturdy stem, deeply cut leaves and whorl-shaped flowering are a reminder of perseverance and the rising energy of the heart. A balanced vibration between maternal tenderness and combative strength, it connects the heart chakra (anahata) to the root chakra, providing emotional support and anchoring. br />3. Magical and ritual virtues A) Protection of the heart & courage in times of trial Amulet of strength: Carry a dried leaf or a small sachet of motherwort on you to strengthen courage during trials, breakups or stressful situations. Emotional shield: Used in fumigation or infusion (external use), it helps to protect oneself from harmful emotional influences, to close past wounds and to assert oneself without aggression. Valiant Heart Ritual: Light a green candle, place motherwort leaves around it, and meditate on the light that diffuses, visualizing an armor of gentleness and strength around you. B) Emotional healing & opening of the heart Support of the sacred feminine: The plant par excellence of women, it accompanies the cycles, promotes self-acceptance, tenderness, forgiveness and the healing of emotional wounds. Soothing ritual: Ritual bath (motherwort infusion added to water) to calm anxiety, heartache, regain serenity and self-esteem. Self-love work: Use motherwort as a flower essence or in meditation to open the heart to kindness, self-love and empathy. C) Magical protection & purification of the aura Protective fumigation: Burn dried leaves to purify the aura, drive away fears, doubts and negative influences, especially after an argument or a difficult emotional experience. Home Talisman: Hang a bunch of dried motherwort at the entrance of the house to protect the home, invite harmony and ward off discord. D) Support for transitions and transformations Transition plant: Motherwort helps you get through periods of change (breakup, mourning, new beginnings) with courage and gentleness, facilitating adaptation and resilience. Renewal Ritual: Write an intention for renewal on a piece of paper, wrap it around a motherwort stem, then bury it or burn it to activate the transformation. br />4. Directions for ritual use Fumigation: Dry leaves or flowering tops, burn them on a coal or stick, and circulate the smoke around yourself, your objects or in the house. Amulet: Slip a few dried leaves into a small natural fabric sachet to wear against the heart, in a pocket or under the pillow to benefit from the protection, calming and strength of mind of the plant. It can also be worn during stressful events or during a period of transition. Ritual bath: Prepare a concentrated infusion of motherwort leaves and flowering tops, filter and pour into the bath water. Immerse yourself by visualizing water which dissolves fears, lightens the heart and strengthens self-confidence. Protective wreath or bouquet: Make a wreath or bouquet of motherwort to hang in the bedroom or above the bed to promote rest, calm, and protection against nightmares or nighttime anxiety. Renewal Incense or Smudge: Blend motherwort, lavender, and sage to purify the aura and invite peace, especially during cleansing rituals after a difficult experience. Ideal for making your own incense recipes and compositions dedicated to magical rituals, each sachet is carefully made one by one in our workshop.(10g format)