THE MOTHER

Birth – Protection
Rejection – Pain

Imposing, with a vast womb promising life, the Mother stands as an ancient matron emerging from the water, evoking the goddess Orisha Yemayá. She greets us with the gesture of the Caesars, yet her power is inseparable from vulnerability: every birth, whether of body or mind, brings pain and effort. Fear of change can generate rejection, while welcoming the new, as life manifests, offers protection and renewed strength. The Mother is the oldest and strongest bond: biological mother, symbolic mother, mother tongue, motherland… she represents our first identity and our original connection to the world.

Therefore, dear one, if your subconscious has chosen this card, it may be trying to tell you that:

If the card speaks about you – Light

You are going through a fertile moment, where you can generate, protect, and nurture. Your maternal energy is active, whether you are a biological mother, creator of ideas, or guardian of relationships. Every act of care becomes sacred, and your presence provides protection and sustenance to those around you.

Questions for you
– What are you generating now in your life, inside or outside yourself?
– Who or what is receiving your deepest protection and nourishment?
– Where can you welcome the new, even if it brings effort or pain?

If the card speaks about you – Shadow

You may feel abandoned or neglect what you have created. Fear of pain or refusal to face change can hold you back. There may be a conflict with your maternal side or with the mother you had. The card invites you to honestly observe these knots, without judgment, to find welcome and strength within yourself.

Questions for you
– In what area of your life do you feel a lack of care or protection?
– Is there something you have created but are neglecting out of fear of change or pain?
– Where can you transform rejection into new energy?

If the card speaks about the world – Light

The environment around you supports birth, protection, and care. It is a fertile time to build solid relationships, offer support to those in need, or participate in creative and healing processes. The Mother is present as a guardian, reminding that every life, idea, and bond requires attention and dedication.

Questions for you
– Is there someone or something that can support or protect you at this stage of your life?
– What maternal teachings can guide you now?
– Where can you be a welcoming presence for new beginnings or the birth of projects?

If the card speaks about the world – Shadow

The context may be marked by rejection, neglect, or lack of protection. The Mother is absent, reflected in cold relationships, barren environments, or feelings of loneliness. Pain may be visible or invisible, but it calls attention to what needs care and nurturing.

Questions for you
– What around you remains uncared for or unprotected?
– Where do you perceive rejection or pain that obstructs growth?
– Is there someone or something that can support or protect you at this stage of your life?