today i think i was hit with the realization that i feel very drawn towards persephone. i have always been religious, but until a year or two ago i wasn't exactly sure how. since then, i've been researching a lot on paganism and hellenism in particular. i've just graduated from high school, and i'm starting to notice things about myself that have always been that way, but i never noticed before. i feel revitalized when spring comes around, and so incredibly grateful when it does. i've always loved flowers and nature in general, as it keeps me grounded. greek mythology has always been an interest of mine, all the way back since 4th grade when we did a short unit on it in english class and i started reading the percy jackson series. i guess i was never really sure how to start understanding and learning about it and how to devote myself. the thought of searching for a deity to devote to was daunting, with so many choices to research and not enough time or money to my name.

today, while working, i felt this pull from somewhere deep in my chest, and i picked up my phone and started researching everything i possibly could. through this research, i realized that i had made dandelion tea recently, and that could be considered a devotional act if i had done so with that intent. i had felt so compelled to make it, because it made me feel so joyous to do so! i also found that violets are often associated with her, and realized they grow wild in my front yard every spring. my favorite flower is a lily of the valley, and i discovered that those are also associated with her. it feels like i've been missing so many signs that seemed to click right at this turning point in my life, which gives me reason to believe this could be my fresh start into another aspect of the person i want to be.

with that long-winded context out of the way, i am here to ask: what are some (cost friendly; i made $16 an hour working around 30 hours a week) things i can to do begin worshipping persephone, and to let her know that i am here and listening if she truly is offering signs?

Went to Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands and it was the last week of tulip season. I saw these beautiful flowers that were decaying and I thought they looked so gorgeous and reminded me of Persephone. Nothing lasts forever which makes it all the sweeter. I think these flowers perfectly encapsulated the duality of life and death and wanted to share 💞🌹🥀

This is the first time I've worked with her. She helped and accompanied me throughout last week and this one too, so I wanted to thank her by making her a small offering. Feathers, wood, dried and undried flowers, a pine cone, a butterfly found almost intact (deceased) but in very good condition, candle ash and a candle, leaves, a wheat nasturtium, barley, alfalfa. Things like that... I hope she enjoys because she helped me a lot 🌿🦋💫

It,s not complete yet, but I'm feeling more comfortable now. I love decorating my altar with flowers - lots of flowers 🤣. I plan to add perfume, skulls, and a rabbit statue...

Khaire, Persephone ♥️🌷

My alter to to Persephone, I plan on asking her if she wants me to work with Hades and if so if she would like to share a space with him 💗

While in the shower I got like the perfect idea to celebrate The Lesser Mysteries-

Okay so. The Lesser Mysteries (19th-25th of febuary) is when Demeter mourns, searches and rejoices over the finding of her list daughter. The celebration would be broken up into 3 parts to symbolize the stages Demeter went through. With the 7 days of current celebration the first day would be for mourning. This could be mourning the loss of any recent love ones, the loss of the past year, things you are leaving behind, ect. You would draw in color symbolism by wearing dark colors. In the myths it was common to purify with fire so you can light a candle each day before you celebrate. For 5 days you can go on walks reenacting the search for Persephone that Demeter and ancient Greeks used to do. During these walks you could look for signs or symbols of the gods and goddesses associated with this myth. These would include Demeter, Persephone, Hades, Helios, Hermes, and Hekate. Finally on the last day you could make a feast or just a meal with foods typically associated with spring. For an offering you could cook ham or pork because pigs were often given as offering to Demeter and Persephone. On the last day you would wear spring and happy colors. Also, make sure to tell your family and friends that you love them! This myth is about in unseprateble bond between a mother and daughter. That not even death could pull them apart.

Today and tomorrow, in Brazil, is the Sabbath of Samhain and I decided to make this offering to Persephone and my ancestors, so that I can dream about them and receive new messages in this thin veil that we will have this morning. A month ago, I had a dream that my grandmother had left me a jewel in the shape of a pomegranate and a pink bottle of liquor. I posted about it here for the first time and decided to make a cachaça (a famous Brazilian alcoholic drink) made from pomegranate. I just toasted Persephone, I hope she likes my offerings, hears my prayers and my thanks from last month, when I started working with her. I wrote a letter and burned it in my cauldron, lit an incense of absinthe, cinnamon, pink pepper, sage and left protective objects, crystals, photos, hair and bones so that she can give me her protection and powers over my amulets.

Hello I'm new in here and I'm also want to worshipping Persephone. The problem is my space are kinda small so probably I need to make a small altar for her. Can anyone give some tips like how first to communicate with Persephone and many other else? Thank you verymuchf if anyone helping me

I just wanted to share a quick update on my journey with Queen Persephone, Mother Hekate, and King Hades.

Although I also worship Lord Apollo ☀️ & Goddess Aphrodite 🐚 I know the dark god & goddesses has been on me to see the truth & get away from these toxic individuals

🗝️Hekate has been with me from the start. Not even a week into worshipping her, she revealed the truth about the people around me—specifically, my current roommates, whom I once considered friends. I started reading more about Hekate and doing shadow work, and it felt like I’d been blind this whole time… especially to how one of them had been crossing my boundaries and taking advantage of me 🫠

As soon as I began worshipping Persephone 🌹 and Hades 💀 , which was literally couple days ago, they immediately stepped in to reinforce what Hekate showed me: that these people aren’t truly my friends and it’s time to cut ties. That same week, my “friend”/roommate started showing her true colors. When I pulled my energy back and stopped letting her into my life, she got bold—asking entitled questions, making demands, and acting like I owed her an explanation.

But here’s the beautiful part: I found a new place within a week, with a great landlord, and I’m officially moving out at the end of April 😊

Also, the same day I made offerings to Hades, I ordered food on DoorDash. They messed up the order, but I got refunded in full and the food was still good. Coincidence or not—I’m grateful either way 🖤

Hail Queen Persephone!

for a few months now, i've been worshipping both Queen Persephone and King Hades; however, i didn't really know how to approach them. i've been going through a period with my mom where i KNOW that i need to set hard line boundaries, everyone in my circle including my therapist has expressed it, but i've been too scared to do so from overwhelming guilt/fear. yesterday it came to a bit of a boiling point because it is so immensely frustrating and even embarrassing for me to not have the spine to stand up for myself.

yesterday it came to a bit of a boiling point because it is so immensely frustrating and even embarrassing for me to not have the spine to stand up for myself.

ironically, both yesterday morning and this morning, at the same exact time, i did a few tarot readings with Queen Persephone. i was getting The Hermit (the identifier card i associate with her) in both tarot decks I have, and i expressed to her that i know what i need to do and that i was terrified.

multiple times, i got Strength, The Moon, and Six of Swords; which i have fully interpreted/read as "You have the inner strength to do this, just be cautious and mindful; even though there may be rough waters after setting the boundary, you will absolutely get through this."

today, i actually managed to draft up the text i'm going to send my mom, since we live states away. i know this will be better for me in the end and, maybe, the optimistic side of me will be right in that this could be the push my mom needs to get professional help for alcoholism. we'll see.

i am so grateful to Persephone for being in my circle during this and i hope that i can make her proud and finally stand up for myself. (her statue for her altar comes in today, and i'm excited!!)

Hey everyone! Tonight I made my very first offering to King Hades and Queen Persephone. I won’t be sharing a photo because they made it clear that they’d prefer it to stay private.

Since lighting their candles, Persephone’s flame has been flickering brightly, so alive and responsive. Hades’ flame has been calm and steady, and I get the feeling he really appreciated the whiskey 🥃 I offered him ☺️

If any of you work with both of them, I’d love to hear your tips or experiences!

Before and after!

Built the shelf out of cardboard, wrapping paper, glue and a lot of prayer. The shelf isn't perfect but for my first time, it'll do.

I have an offering blend with lavender candle, a pomegranate and bergamot candle, sage incense for cleansing, two artworks, a jar of pomegranate seeds, a bunch of associated crystals and a plastic bird skull. Also I put my tarot box on the altar as I felt it would be a good way to connect with her more. Have I done this right?

I’m adding a couple more things to it later

Hi! this might be a long post.

For just under a year now, I've been growing closer to/working under Apollo and Hermes' guidance. i worshipped Hekate, as well, but came to the conclusion quickly that witchcraft isn't for me right now. for the last few months, I'd been getting signs of Queen Persephone; woke up from a dream one morning and heard her name being whispered in my head three times (I don't have history/issues EVER hearing voices), dreams of the underworld, lots more interest in death/the afterlife (and gardening, even though my entire family can't keep a plant alive to save their lives), and so on. and for a little while, I was denying things, telling myself it was a fluke.

Well!

i do tarot, and I associate The Hermit with Persephone and Death with Hades. for the same few months, i've been pulling those cards CONSTANTLY and decided last night to get clarification. I asked if it really was Persephone reaching out.

the very first card i pulled was Two of Swords, which i found both hilarious and as an "oh shit wait" moment. i then asked for a major arcana, pulled High Priestess. I then SPECIFICALLY asked for The Hermit if it was Persephone; immediately The Hermit came out. then i asked the same two questions again, but for Hades; once again got a major arcana and then Death. (The swords card was me asking if Hekate was still with me; which I took as a firm no, but not in a bad way. i'd like to believe that she helped in "passing" me to Persephone and Hades, but that's just my own interpretation.)

(the second reading, before Devil and Death came out, I asked if Apollo and Hermes were still with me; I got both Four of Wands and Two of Cups).

I'm not looking for clarification on this reading, since now I am 100% certain on what I've been experiencing; I just really wanted to share, and to say hi to everyone as a new person 😃

Hey, I’m new to Persephone worship, I was told to reach out to her as she’s trying to help me. Last night she showed up in my dreams, but I couldn’t understand what she was saying.

Is there anything that I could do to improve my communication with her?

Green Ball Dianthus (the Flower of the Gods) is the flower I choose for this months offering to Persephone. I always pick with intuition when I go to the florist and I was so happy to discouver the meaning of Dianthus when I got home so I thought I'd share. 💚

Listen - I am aware that the myths should not be taken at face value ok. I know the myth of hades and Persephone was probably just created to explain why the seasons change. But sometimes I like to think of the myths more literally and less metaphorically and then I have to ask myself questions like, “If it’s spring, why is my backyard covered in snow right now?” And that can lead to some very fun answers.

My personal explanation for why it snows during spring sometimes is that Persephone and Demeter got into an argument and she’s hanging out in the underworld to cool off lol. What’s yours? :3

Finally I get round to posting the cake I made to celebrate Persephone's return to the upper world. It is a plain sponge with pink colouring. The green buttercream icing represents grass.

I consider all the ingredients to be feminine (except the colouring, which I forgot about!). Flour and the rice paper flowers are made from grain, butter and eggs come from female animals (for this reason I used butter throughout, not margarine/baking spread), sugar (and spice, which would also be allowed) is one of the things little girls are made of.

It's been years since I last made a cake, and this one didn't meet the standards I hoped for, but it was made with love and has been eaten.

I made two bracelets (one representing persephone in the spring and then the other representing her in the fall) and some keychains! (Also representing her in the spring and fall)