He could not go.
He wanted neither to eat nor to sleep.
Only to lie there — eyes insatiably
Gazing into the eyes that were no eyes.
This is how his own eyes destroyed him.
— Ted Hughes, “Narcissus”
The daffodil’s signature bright yellow face is nature’s ubiquitous memo that spring has arrived. Narcissus is steeped in folklore and magickal associations. Its name derives from the Greek narke/narco, meaning “numbness” or “stupor”, which is the root of the word narcotic. The most popular story, of course, is from Greek mythology and the tale of a handsome boy named Narcissus. The boy was so stunningly handsome that he was warned from birth to avoid his own reflection for the fear that once he saw himself, he could never love another. His mother dutifully removed all mirrors and reflecting pools and the boy grew into a happy, young man. Narcissus, naturally, had a plethora of admirers, but none fell so wholeheartedly for his beauty as the young nymph, Echo. Poor Echo was already hexed by Hera, doomed to repeat only the last words she heard, leaving behind nothing but a whisper of her voice (an echo). So when Echo was rebuffed by Narcissus, Nemesis intervened on her behalf and sent Narcissus wandering through the woods where he happened upon a still pool and saw his reflection for the first time. Narcissus was so enchanted with his reflection and was convinced that he had fallen in love with a most exquisite water nymph. Refusing to leave his beloved’s side, Narcissus began wasting away, so deep was his trance with his reflection. While it seemed to the gods a fitting punishment for his mistreatment of Echo, they decided to preserve his beauty eternally by sprouting daffodils on the banks of the pool where he perished. The daffodil’s bright, sunny face is said to match his golden curls, the cup is said to hold his tears, and its fragrant scent is said to hold the essence of his irresistible charms. Today, we see the nodding blooms growing along river banks where their downward-facing heads eternally droop to catch their own reflection….a subtle reminder of the shameful self-obsessed narcissism that led to his demise. A sad story for such a cheerful flower!
We think our Narcissus candle deserves as much adoration as a daffy’s face! The beautiful soft green tumblers with their white interior mimics the flower’s green stems and white face. The label is adorned with beautiful watercolor artwork depicting the yellow-faced flower. And the scent is sublime! The opening is like a secret just picked from spring’s eager sunshine - bright bergamot and heady neroli offer swoon worthy liveliness, accented by sparkling grapefruit. A vibrant heart of exotic orchid and geranium shines with brilliant clarity. With oakmoss and vanilla bean playing harmony and softening the edges, this lavish bouquet promises carefree joy.
Light this candle to invite positive energy into your home. Got the winter doldrums? Open the windows, place a bunch of daffodils in a vase where you can see them whenever you enter the room, and light this sweet candle. Happy vibes will follow!
This listing for one 8+ oz green stoneware tumbler with bamboo lid; 40-60 hour burn time. Read and heed all candle warnings (inside of lid) and candle care guidelines (see tips on this page). Please burn your candles responsibly and with care and intention.
All of our candles are 100% soy candles with cotton wicks. Our fragrances are the highest quality available in the market - 100% phthalate-free and certified free of carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins and fully Prop 65 compliant. We comply with all IFRA standards.
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