“So we know that purity emerges from impurity, and light is born from darkness”
Zicheng Hong

There is a very old story that teaches us that cicadas were once human beings who fell under the spell of The Muses.

They sang and danced without sleeping or eating until they died, without even realizing they were dead.

The Muses transformed them into cicadas, and gifted them with the ability of life without needing food or rest.

In return, these human cicadas keep an eye on human beings, and report to The Muses about who is honoring the gods.

Cicadas are symbolic of transformation and rebirth. They give us access to the spiritual realms. They remind us of the power of our voices.

Strung with dragons blood Jasper and Palestinian olive wood, this hand-knotted necklace hangs 12 inches, with the enshrined cicada adding an additional 3 inches in length.

Dragons blood connects the root and heart chakras, combining strength with compassion. Like the cicada, dragons blood facilitates admittance to the spiritual realms of our ancestors. It reminds us to “be here now” in a world that is ever turning.

Palestinian olive trees grow with deep roots. Their wood symbolizes resilience and deep connection to the land.

This necklace will help to facilitate change in a person’s life, while remaining grounded in the strength of our ancestors.

This necklace is available in my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/jezebelpride