The Mantis

🌿 Who is the Mantis in the Willow? 🌿

Across the world and through the centuries, the praying mantis has been honored in myth, religion, and folklore.
Its name comes from the Greek mantis, meaning “prophet” or “seer.” In Ancient Greece and Egypt, it was seen as a guardian of the afterlife and a guiding light for lost souls.

The mantis carries deep spiritual meaning—faith, self-awareness, and a connection to the divine. Its still, prayer-like pose calls us to pause, breathe, and listen for the quiet guidance within.

It embodies:
🌱 Connection to Nature
🌱 Balance & Harmony
🌱 Stillness & Patience
🌱 Courage & Fearlessness
🌱 Protection & Guardianship
🌱 Focus & Clarity
🌱 Mindfulness in Action
🌱 Intuition & Inner Guidance
🌱 Transformation & Growth
🌱 Spiritual Awakening & Connection to the Divine

The Mantis reminds us that this same divine connection lives in each of us—waiting to be found in moments of stillness. ✨