Parting the Mists

I know a lot of folks are pretty frazzled right now, so perhaps it’s time for some self-care. It might seem counterintuitive for the day many of are “getting back to it,” but sometimes a long holiday weekend wears us out!

Have a lovely day, everyone!

Madre of Water – Oats

Let the Mother of Water soothe your soul; release anxiety by nourishing body and spirit; open your heart and let your intuition flow.

Fresh oat straw infusion brews on a sunny windowsill above a table holding a well-worn bottle of tincture and a jar full of oat tops. A woman holds her mug, its handle shaped like a whale’s tale, and enjoys a fresh cup of tea while looking toward the sea. Steam rises to an altar filled with ocean treasures.

Meaning: The Madre of Water is a master of self-care. She is kind and gracious to others because she is kind and gracious to herself. As oat straw replenishes the land, she takes time to rest. By doing so publicly, she inspires others to do the same. She plants oats in the garden each year to replenish and fortify the soil. She feels full and complete after a day of good work. She understands the power of oatstraw and delights the calming medicine it provides. She knows healing takes time and she has faith in her daily cup of tea. Just as oats sooth frizzed emotions, the Madre of Water transforms tension into healing. Embrace your emotions; they expand your capacity for compassion.

Crafting with the Madre of Water:

• Drink oat straw infusion every day for emotional nourishment.
• Take an oatmeal bath to nourish the body.
• Feed oat seeds to squirrels or chickens, or grow them in our garden to nourish the earth.

The Herbcrafter’s Tarot by author Latisha Guthrie and artist Joanna Powell Colbert