Venus rules the day Friday, also known as Goddess day. So every Friday, I like to take the time to celebrate and harness the energy of Venus. This is the planet of love, abundance, sensuality, nurture, and beauty. Venus also rules the Empress Tarot card, furthermore representing a feminine archetype-- mothering, nature, and reveling in earthly delights. This week, I will be discussing various herbs and fruits that are ruled by the Planet Venus. These foods are feminine (not related to gender, but more in the sense of energy-- receptive, soft, fluid) and when consumed, help us to receive and harness the energy related to Venus. Let's dive in.

1. Rose

Roses can be used in various forms-- petals in your bath, rosewater for your skin care routine, rosewater tonic to drink, rose elixir and rose essential oils to name a few. Rose is known to aid in self-love, compassion, opening up the heart chakra, it is full of anti-oxidants, it is a mood enhancer, and helps to remind you of the beauty inherent in every day. Use rose to channel the loving and nourishing energy of Venus.

Recommended: Rose Elixir, Rose Boquet Candle

2. Avocado

The Avocado Tree was sacred to the Egyptians. Avocados are more than just a millennial fad, they help to soothe gut issues, they are anti-inflammatory, they are a great brain food, they contain anti-aging properties. Also, fun fact: they are the closest food to breast milk, so they are extremely nourishing and packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. Add in smoothies, salads, put on toast, or eat on straight out of the skin with salt to tap into the Venusian energy.

Recommended: Avocado smoothie

3. Cherries

Cherries promote healthy hemoglobin and are anti-cancerous. They are a great source of trace minerals and iron and they alleviate constipation (actually better than prunes) and they remove toxins from the uterus and help reduce fibroids and ovarian cysts. They also benefit peaceful and restful sleep. Eat plain, add in smoothies, yogurt, drink tart cherry juice or tinctures to receive the soft and feminine energy of Venus.

Recommended: Cherry Dream Elixir

4. Mucuna

A natural aphrodisiac, it supports the body's libido and reproductive system. It also supports the body's ability to handle stress and supports a healthy central nervous system, improves endurance, and supports the intellect. Use in powdered form to add to smoothies, teas and tonics. Also available in liquid tinctures.

VENUS DAY / / VENUS HERBS + FRUITS

1. Rose

2. Avocado

3. Cherries

4. Mucuna