In the myth, Persephone starts as Kore, which means "maiden." She represents innocence, potential, connection to life, and the pursuit of growth. Hades represents the ruler of unconscious forces, including transformation, shadow, and the parts of life we'd rather not face.

There's a word that explains more about toxic relationships, media manipulation, and collective trauma than any other concept I know. The word is "binding" - and understanding how it works could save you from being trapped by people, systems, and cultural narratives that want to consume your energy for their own purposes.