6 Poppy

Loss, grief, the passing of regret

In Greek mythology, the poppy was created by the goddess Demeter to grant herself restful sleep after the loss of her daughter Persephone. The poppy has a reputation for granting repose, but its relationship with death makes it the perfect plant to address feelings of grief and regret.

Grief does not have to relate to the death of a loved one; life is full of little losses, be that of a relationship, small freedoms, times, or places—any number of things. These can build up, creating a barrier to moving forward and creating new connections. No matter how small or old these unresolved feelings may be, take them out and examine them; enjoy their better memories; and then move forward, free of any negative feelings that might be holding you back.

Moving forwards, looking beyond minutia

The devil is in the details! An old protection against pursuit by monsters involves scattering poppy seeds in your path. Spirits are compelled to stop and count any small items they come across, so this difficult task will slow them long enough for you to escape.

Try not to get too entangled in the details, or you'll find yourself coming to a complete stop. It's time to let a few of the less important factors slide for the sake of moving forwards.