🍂~November 2023 Monthly Theme~🍂

Hey everyone, it's time to pick the monthly theme! I've got some themes for you, and the voting will end Saturday, November 4th!

Peony: Commonly, Peonies symbolize romance, prosperity, happy marriage, riches, honor and compassion, but they can also mean bashfulness. There are two common myths about the Peony. In one, the name of Peony is tied to a nymph named Paeonia. A beautiful nymph attracts the attention of Apollo, who begins to flirt with her. When Paeonia realizes that Aphrodite is watching them, she becomes bashful and turns bright red. In retribution, Aphrodite in anger turns her into a red Peony. This is one believed to be one of the sources of the bashfulness symbolism! It was also a common fate of lovers/love interests of Apollo. Some of the best times to give someone a Peony, is when you want to congratulate someone who's been successful in some aspect of their lives.

Carrots: This one might be wild sounding, but the spiritual meaning of carrots transcends cultures and belief systems, often representing themes of fertility, growth, and transformation. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that the carrot's vibrant color and phallic shape signified virility and procreation. In fact, some cultures even used carrots as an ingredient in aphrodisiac concoctions! As symbols of personal growth, the carrot grows beneath the surface of the earth, out of view. This subterranean growth process can be seen as a metaphor for the unseen emotional and spiritual development that takes place within individuals.

Deer: These animals are known all over the world, for they live on every continent except Antarctica. They are subjects of many myths, folklore, and symbolism. Many cultures view the Deer as a spiritual guide, along with representing intuition and instincts, along with gentleness and devotion. The deer was also sacred to the goddess Artemis in Greek mythology, and they symbolize that the powers in nature are not easily subdued.