About Semele: In Greek mythology, Semele is a young earth goddess who, in mortal form, gave birth to the ever-exuberant party animal Dionysus (the god of wine). Today Semele flows into our lives bringing spring's zeal, joy, and playfulness carefully balanced with the exhortation to keep one foot firmly on terra firma. Semele's name translates as "land;' giving her additional associations with fertility and grounding.
Semele became a Goddess after insisting on seeing Zeus (Dionysus' father) in his full glory. This killed Semele, but Zeus rescued her from Hades and made her a goddess.
To Do Today: A three-day celebration began in Athens around this time to celebrate spring. The first day of the observance was called the "opening of the casks"! So, if you have a favorite wine, today is definitely the time to take it out and enjoy it with some friends. Toast to Semele for giving the world a wine god who lives in every drop poured!
To "grow" any of Semele's virtues within yourself, find a small planter, some rich soil, and a flowering seed. Name the seed after that characteristic, and water it with a bit of wine or grape juice. If you use diligent care and maintain a strong focus on your goal, when the seed blossoms that energy should show signs of manifesting in your life.
Source: Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
