Walking with Persephone: Choosing Joy After the Storm

June has entered like a soft exhale after months of holding my breath.

May carried weight. Some of it mine. Some of it not. I burned letters, lit candles, and let myself feel what needed to rise. I grieved illusions, cleared space, and found my way back to the soil of myself. And now I’m choosing to rise.

Not in a performative way — but in a slow, sacred, intentional way.

This month, my word is Joy. Not fleeting happiness or polished smiles. But deep, rooted joy. Joy that comes after the tears. Joy that chooses itself. Joy that whispers, You are still here. You are still worthy. You are still becoming.

And I’m not walking alone — this month, I’m walking with Persephone.

The goddess of transformation. Of descent and return. Of becoming queen because of the underworld, not in spite of it. She reminds me that even in grief, beauty can grow. That even in silence, rebirth begins. That intuition is a bridge, and the third eye sees what the physical eyes sometimes cannot.

My Monthly Anchors:

Word: Joy

Goddess: Persephone

Chakra: Third Eye

Rituals I’ve Already Done (and you can still do): Glamour Ritual: I blessed my everyday items — my chapstick, jewelry, even my body oil — with prayers of beauty, self-trust, and magnetism.

Abundance Ritual: I wrote what I’m calling in on bay leaves and blew the intention into my home with cinnamon. The leaves slept at my doorstep overnight, keeping watch.

Deep Clean: I cleansed my house with cinnamon water, incense, and fresh energy. I moved altars. I rearranged frames. I made space.

First-of-the-Month Tips for Your Joy Portal:Start a Joy Jar: Each day, write down one thing that brought you joy. Watch how it shifts your focus.

Light a Yellow or Pink Candle: As you reflect, let the flame be a reminder that joy is both soft and powerful.

Get Outside: Walk, stretch, lay in the grass. Let nature hold you.

Say Yes to Play: Whether it's a dance in your living room or coloring with your child — give yourself permission to feel good.

Trust Your Intuition: Especially if things are shifting. Your third eye sees more than logic will explain right now.

Life Lately: Aubrey’s softball season is blossoming into something beautiful and bold. We’re nearing the end of Little League and heading into tournament ball. I’m studying, working, healing. I’m making space for new clients, sacred travel, and long-awaited projects — 

This months chakra box will carry the frequency of rebirth, intuition, and sacred softness. It’s infused with third eye support and Persephone’s energy.

In the meantime, if you’re in a season of letting go — you’re not alone. If you’re ready to remember your joy — I’m walking beside you.

With flame, flowers, and softness,

Amalia