02/11/2024
Inspired by the Goddess Persephone
Persephone, the daughter of Demeter and Zeus, was the wife of Hades and the Queen of the Underworld. She was a dual deity, since, in addition to presiding over the dead, as the daughter of Demeter, she was also a Goddess of Spring's bounty and fertility. The myth of her abduction by Hades was frequently used to explain the change of the seasons, the eternal cycle of nature's death and rebirth.
Persephone would travel back and forth between the underground and above, giving her the ability to see and hear through the deepest, darkest of places as well as the brightest. Although she was forced to marry Hades and split her time between worlds, she refused to wallow, and instead flourished as Queen and came to be known as a fair and just decider of fates.
I chose Black Currant Absinthe a sophisticated cocktail of a scent. It begins with delicate saffron threads, sweet anise, and a whisper of eucalyptus. Luscious black currants and blackberries are at the heart with a hint earthy basil. Dark musk, tonka bean, fennel, and amber enhance the intensity of the dark fruit in this rich fragrance.
Blackcurrant berries were known to be used to muster courage, especially by those going on a solitary journey or quest. Their color associates them with the throat Chakra and I feel speaking your truth to be an essential part of self growth and rebirth.
Made with December's Cold Moon water. It was the last full moon of 2023 bringing a transformative energy perfect for introspection, emotional release, and healing.
Made with Elecampane Root - Elemental Association-Air. Used to aid in processing uncomfortable emotions and to dispel melancholy
Inscribed with the sigil for Rebirth ππ―