The first of January is a time of both reflection and looking forward. When making my 2012 calendar, for the month of January, I selected this photo from my garden:
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| Pansy - Viola tricolor |
It is a nod to the mythological origins of the month’s name – Janus, the two-faced god who marks transitions and new beginnings. This is a time of looking forward but with an eye to the past, and the beautiful flower markings do indeed look like long-lashed eyes peering out into the world. The name pansy is derived from the French, pensée (thought), and it was bestowed upon the plant for its resemblance to a pensive human face.
Another name for the plant is “heartsease” since an infusion of the heart shaped leaves is fabled to mend a broken heart. So again, for me, this seems an apt choice for the start of the year, as I look to heal from past wounds. As is the case with most plants, it works on both a physical and an emotional level. Within cosmetic preparations, extract of pansies helps with the skin’s process of elimination, bringing relief to painful inflammations. The extract is used with Dr.Hauschka Firming mask - so I’m going to have to treat myself to a facial later (in the interest of research of course ; )
There is very much in 2011 that I would like to forget, but also many things that I would like to take with me into 2012. A seemingly simplistic thing, but my love of nature and all things Dr. Hauschka has helped me find light in even the darkest hours. I would like to thank all the Dr. Hauschka team for their kindness and generosity over the past year and I’m very much looking forward to discovering more about the plants and the company in 2012 x x
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