Hi! I am Amaranth an occult practitioner who hails from Europe. I have over 15 years of occult reading and practicing and yet I am but a mere speck of dust in the whole great scheme of the Universe. I am interested in everything that is magick and the occult (for the biggest part of my life magick has been my lifeblood). I am always curious to learn about new subjects in the occult world and to widen my magickal horizon.

My name, Amaranth is actually derived from a flower’s name which is scientifically known as Amaranthus. It is a genus of flowering plants found in many parts of the world. Its name is derived from the Greek word “amarantos,” which means “unfading” or “immortal.” This name reflects one of the plant’s most enduring symbolic attributes: its association with eternal life and immortality. For me it is a reference to the highest self, the “Atman” as Hindus call it or the supreme soul, the part of the human soul that never disappears even after the person is dead, the part of the soul that makes us God-like and separates us from the rest of the mammals once and forever in the food chain.

Another very prominent symbol associated with the amaranth is resilience. This plant is known for its hardy and stubborn nature, and is capable of thriving in poor soil conditions and enduring harsh climates. This tenacity has made it a symbol of strength and perseverance. In literature and art, amaranth often represents the idea of overcoming adversity and emerging stronger, as many of you who practice the Left Hand Path already know of the idea of evolution through adversity thrown into your path.

Last but not least, in pre-Columbian America, particularly among the Aztecs, amaranth held great spiritual and practical significance. It was a staple crop and played a central role in religious rituals. The Aztecs believed that consuming amaranth could impart strength and vitality, and they used it to create ceremonial dough figures offered to the gods. Particularly the god to whom amaranth was offered was called Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of Sun and War (whose name means hummingbird). It is said the local priests made figurines of the god out of amaranth seeds and the blood of the war prisoners that were sacrificed in the name of the Sun God. After this, they would distribute said figurines to the celebrants present to be broken into pieces and eaten by them during the festivities (talk about “holy communion” with your local god, now that is taking it to the next level :))) ).