(Bos primigenius f. taurus)
There are 140 cow species all over the world. They are a diverse group; they live in Africa, Europe and North America, but they were also introduced by humans in other latitudes. Cattle have unbranched horns, which are formed by a bony core covered by keratin and, in general, both sexes possess them. Horns are a permanent part of the animal, which means the horns an animal is born with are the same horns it has its entire life. They are ungulates with cloven hooves and they have a long tail with a tassel at the end. They live in herds and they are herbivores, they have a stomach divided into four parts, with which they can regurgitate the ingested food (mostly grass or leaves) and then chew it again, in this way they manage to extract many more nutrients than other herbivores such as, for example, the horse.
They have large eyes located on the sides of the face, providing a panoramic view as well as rotating ears and a good sense of smell. All these features help them escape from being hunted by carnivores. Most of the species have scent glands in the head and in the hooves. So, they leave a smelly trail on the floor which makes it easy for lost animals to find the herd. Men began domesticating cattle in the Neolithic. There are representations of cattle in cave paintings. People use them as draught and cargo; their milk and their meat feed a lot of people, and their leather is used in the shoe industry. Unfortunately bullfighting (Corridas de toros) still exist in some parts of Spain,, in which the animal is killed.
Cows in Mythology: All cattle surely look with jealousy toward India, where even today they are considered sacred. There, cows are worshiped and it is not allowed to slaughter them. People are attached to cattle since ancient times. Humans were fed on the milk of cows and on their meat, were dressed in their skins and made their shoes with their leather. People worshiped cows and cattle and the bond of friendship was great. In Egypt, they worshipped Nut, the goddess of the sky. She was seen as a cow. According to Egyptian mythology, her udders were believed to have paved the way for the Milky Way. Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love and the Muses, is frequently represented with cow horns. In Greek mythology, it describes Damona, the goddess of fertility and healing, as the "celestial cow, eternally giving food" and also Hera became, in their flight from the monster Tripton, in the body of a cow. For the German people, cow represented the mother of the world, the food provider, the nourishing breast of women, their care and motherly feelings, protection and tenderness. In Switzerland, cows are currently honored on the legendary ascent and descent of the hills. In the nightly chants of the Alps people pray asking for God's blessing and protection for nature, people, animals, and especially cattle.
The cow in the interpretation of dreams: It is a symbol of motherhood that represents motherly protection, confidence and dedication. A well-fed cow symbolizes happiness and abundance. However, a cow that is milked can be an indication of parasites, that someone is taking advantage of us.
The Cow Essence creates a bond between humans and animals. Some aspects such as peaceful coexistence and confidence are strengthened.
On the body level: People who suffer from lactose intolerance when taking the essence felt an improvement on the energy level. The essence stimulates the breasts and the production of milk during breastfeeding.
Emotional: The essence helps women regarding motherhood and it also encourages them develop the unconditional motherly love and so women prepare positively towards motherhood and accept it as a gift from God. If case of those who are having problems with their mother, this essence can help achieve a better understanding of her and to balance the harmony on the energy level. We are able to develop new confidence.
Spiritual: The cow essence is the connection with the inner goddess, with the sacred women and with femininity. We understand that all life is interconnected. Women understand that giving life to the next generation is not only a gift but also a responsibility. We also learn to reconnect with animals, because cows and cattle are animals that connect us with the animal Kingdom. We recognize the Divine Creation in all living beings and learn to protect it and preserve it.
