Flower Deity Oracle / No. 11 / Lotus

Flower Deity Oracle / No. 11 / Lotus Twelve Flower Deities X 24 Tang & Song Dynasty Poems X Reinterpreted Oracle Meanings A time-honored custom of the Flower Deities: "On the day of the Grain in Ear festival, offerings of various gifts were made to bid farewell to the Flower Deity, as the passing of this day marked the beginning of summer. With all the flowers having faded, the Flower Deity would abdicate, and a farewell ceremony was necessary. This custom was particularly cherished among the ladies. The inhabitants of the Grand View Garden would rise early. The young ladies would craft carriages and horses from petals and willow twigs, or fashion banners and pennants from silk and gauze, adorning them with colorful threads. These were tied to every tree and every flower branch. The garden was filled with fluttering ribbons and swaying blossoms. The maidens themselves were dressed so exquisitely that flowers felt shy and peaches blushed, while orioles and swallows envied their grace. It was a scene beyond description." —Dream of the Red Chamber, Chapter 27 - - - It is thus, that vibrant blossoms unfurl, and your budding affections and deepest autumn sentiments are recognized because you are worthy. Sometimes, we yearn for a subtle hint. At other times, that elusive connection we hesitate to acknowledge is simply a destined parting we are unwilling to accept. Let us shake the oracle bamboo, and surrender to the gentle hand of chance. Your belief in a feeling's existence is just as valid as your belief in its absence. - - - Contents: Tang & Song Dynasty Poems and Reinterpreted Oracle Meanings Paper: Glassine paper Technique: Foil stamping Dimensions: 50 X 150 mm Packaging: Comes with imported Japanese transparent OPP bag. Please refer to one of the images. Printed in Taiwan Shipping Information After payment, preparation and shipping will take 1-2 business days, excluding holidays. If you choose registered mail via post office, delivery will occur 2-3 days after posting. If you choose convenience store pickup, your order will arrive at the designated store 48 hours after shipping. Please keep an eye out for SMS notifications from the logistics system.