Revealed - Cut and dry astrantia or masterwort and keep them indoors for a winter display. Bring a little light to the darker days. Use astrantia in magical workings to help lift depression and bring about the balance between dark and light. Meditate with astrantia and allow yourself to delve deep between the petals to find enlightenment. The Latin name "aster" means "star," which reflects the shape of the flower with its star-shaped bracts.