Stars of Heaven Flower Essences created by Ovidne
GODDESS FLOWER ESSENCES (12)
DESCRIPTIONS
Ariadne (Authentic Self) (Hanging Violet)
for discovering one’s Authentic Self while experiencing loneliness, longing, sorrow, betrayal, or abandonment. Connection to, and understanding of, self.
Ariadne, a Minoan princess grief-stricken after being betrayed and abandoned by her lover, was forced to discover her real self, and finally found true love.
Cassandra (Intuition) (Storm Lily)
for enhancing intuition and clarity of messages received, for emotional balance, and belief in one’s self. More optimistic about life and able to utilise talents.
Cassandra was a prophetess whose doom-filled predictions were ignored and caused the downfall of Troy. She believed she was cursed and went insane.
Ceres (Nurture) (Zinnia)
for nurturing, creativity, and fertility, and issues around loss, birth, death, and rebirth. Helps understands the cycles of life and to let go and embrace the new.
Ceres was a Goddess of Fertility whose daughter was stolen from her by Pluto. In revenge she created the seasons where for half the year the land was barren.
Europa (Growth) (Petrea)
for experiencing life to the full, surrendering to one’s destiny, being resourceful and able to manifest needs, or able to establish a strong family or group.
Europa was a princess seduced and abducted by Zeus disguised as a bull. She bore him three sons which led to the establishment of the Minoan Dynasty.
Hecate (Transition) (Frangipani)
for going through a time of transition, death, rebirth, or integration. More able to adapt and cope and embrace a new way of life or being. Feel more supported.
Hecate was the Goddess of the Crossroads who guided people, especially women, through life’s cycles, and also guided souls from one world to the next.
Hygieia (Well-being) (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow)
for taking action to return to, or maintain, a healthy body, mind and soul, and a clean environment. Insight into causes of illness. Enhanced healing powers.
Hygieia was the Goddess of Healing and Cleanliness and was revered in ancient temples for bringing wholeness and alignment to those who sought her help.
Juno (Inner Power) (Passionflower)
for releasing inner power, passion and dignity, and the desire for commitment, equality, and making something of oneself. Enhances desire for forgiveness.
Juno was the Goddess of Marriage and married to Jupiter, King of the Gods, who was often unfaithful to her. She supports women to become more powerful.
Medea (Use of Power) (Cigar Bush)
for understanding the appropriate use of the powers of Nature and healing and the powers within oneself. Overcoming treacherous thoughts. Co-operate better.
Medea was a skilled herbalist and sorceress who misused her healing powers in a bid to enhance the status of her partner, Jason of the Argonauts, to tragic effect.
Mnemosyne (The Subconscious) (Blue Sage)
for enhancing the conscious and subconscious minds, memory, dreams, and creativity. More clarity, insight, and understanding of symbolism and imagery.
Mnemosyne was a great philosopher and thinker, a Goddess who personified Memory and Mind, enabling Mankind to memorise things and record the past.
Pallas Athena (Wholeness) (Blue Flame Flower)
for integrating polarities within self e.g. masculine/feminine aspects, warrior/goddess aspects, left/right sides of brain, Lower/Higher Self, lower/higher chakras, physical/emotional/mental/spiritual bodies, etc. Transformation, hotted up energies.
Pallas Athena, Lady Master of Wisdom and Truth, and Warrior Goddess. Directed the Oracles of Delphi. Patron of arts and crafts. Represents balance of male and female.
Pandora (Suppression) (Polygonum)
for releasing suppression, hopelessness, inhibition, and conditioning and invoking hope, respect and equality. Overcoming of woes to view things more positively.
Pandora was the Goddess of Hope. Her Pandora’s Box unleashed evil and woes into the world which were blamed on women, but hope was also found there.
Vesta (Sacred Space) (White Duranta)
for housekeeping within the home and keeping a sacred space, and tending to the inner temple of the self. Enables one to better embrace family and domesticity.
Vesta and her Vestal Virgins were the Keepers of the Sacred Flame of the Temple in ancient times. Their job was to clean, cook, and attend to rituals.
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