Motherwort

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MOTHERWORT (Leonurus cardiaca)

Motherwort, the plant of the valiant heart and the lioness mother, is valuable in magic for accompanying major life transitions, protecting the heart space, and restoring confidence and inner peace. It acts as a bulwark against anxiety, sadness, and discord, while instilling gentleness, courage, and self-love. Used respectfully, it supports healing, resilience, and opening to a new balance.

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 times of adversity, and the protective and healing feminine. It symbolizes resilience, the ability to love and defend oneself at the same time.

2. Energy signature

• Motherwort has a gentle yet powerful energy, enveloping and protecting 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.

3. Magical and ritual virtues

A) Protection of the heart & courage in times of trial

• Strength Amulet : Carry a dried leaf or a small sachet of motherwort on your person 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 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 Smudging : Burn dried leaves to purify the aura, drive away fears, doubts and negative influences, especially after an argument or 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 passages 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 or burn it to activate the transformation.

4. Tips for ritual use

• Fumigation : Dry leaves or flowering tops, burn them on coal or on sticks, and circulate the smoke around yourself, your objects or in the house.
• Amulet : Place a few dried leaves in a small natural fabric pouch and wear them against your heart, in your pocket, or under your pillow to benefit from the plant's protection, calming, and strength of spirit. 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, strain, and add to the bath water. Immerse yourself while visualizing the water dissolving fears, lightening the heart, and strengthening 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 bag is carefully made one by one in our workshop. (10g format)