20 – Mother

Yellow Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium)

Keyword: Nurturance

Like the multi-layered complex petals of the Mother’s Day Chrysanthemum, a mother’s embrace can be a source of warmth, protection, and unconditional love. Yet, for many, the experience is tangled with loss, longing, or unresolved wounds.

The mother you cherish, the one you mourn, the one who harmed you, the mother you were never able to be, the mother you never wanted to be or the mother you are to yourself.

This essence brings awareness to your personal mother story—how it has shaped you and how you, in turn, embody motherhood in your life.  It illuminates the deep emotional currents of motherhood—whether as a child, a parent, or a caregiver—helping us navigate love, grief, and healing with grace.

This essence highlights the quality of respect regarding choices and experiences relevant to the concept of mother. It also calls to refine and modernise previous traditional roles and responsibilities unlovingly assigned to women.