November Birth Chocolate
Birth Chocolate
Truffle Chocolate
Truffle chocolate was born in the Savoy region of France in 1895 as a luxury confection. Its name derives from its resemblance in shape and color to the underground mushroom 'truffle,' a prized delicacy. The cocoa powder-dusted exterior truly evokes the rustic appearance of truffles freshly unearthed from soil. At its center lies smooth ganache, an emulsion of chocolate and cream, whose blissful flavor melting in the mouth truly deserves to be called a 'hidden jewel.' Befitting November's harvest season, it symbolizes hidden richness beneath a modest exterior, with each piece crystallizing gratitude through the artisan's skill and passion. The delicate manufacturing process and labor-intensive steps teach us that true value lies not in surface appearances but in inner essence.
Features
- Two-layer structure with smooth ganache cream chocolate at its center
- Rustic, handcrafted appearance coated with cocoa powder or powdered sugar
- Characterized by excellent melting texture and rich, profound flavor
- Unique shapes created through artisanal hand-rolling technique
- Various flavor variations including alcohol, spices, and nuts
Personality
- Modest and unassuming exterior hiding deep wisdom and rich emotions within
- Artisanal nature with perfectionist tendencies and attention to fine details
- Opens heart only to those who understand true value, showing selective but deep affection
- Conservative nature that values wisdom and experience matured over time
- Honest values prioritizing substantial content over superficial glamour
Symbolic Meaning
- Crystallization of gratitude, deep appreciation for harvest and reverence for nature's blessings
- Inner richness, discovery of true value not deceived by appearances
- Value of handwork, dignity of labor infused with artisan skill and passion
- Hidden treasure, insight to discover precious things sleeping underground
- Abundance in silence, deep fulfillment beyond superficial noise
Reason for Selection
- Perfectly harmonizes with November's harvest season and gratitude period as symbol of hidden abundance
- Creates special moments of indoor luxury as Shimotsuki's cold deepens
- Resonates with cultural background expressing gratitude for labor and harvest, like Niiname-sai and Labor Thanksgiving Day
- Symbolizes autumn's depth representing valuable existence invisible on surface, like underground truffles
- Provides quiet luxury and self-reflection opportunities during introspective period toward year-end
Protection & Effects
- Wisdom to enhance insight for discerning true value and protect from superficial temptations
- Enhancement of concentration and patience for acquiring artisanal skills
- Spiritual stability to maintain grateful heart and continued humility
- Building confidence not swayed by external evaluation while nurturing inner richness
- Warmth protecting heart from mechanical efficiency while understanding value of handwork
Trials & Growth
- Difficulty in self-expression due to modest nature and challenge of learning appropriate self-assertion
- Excessive self-criticism due to perfectionist tendencies and acquiring tolerance to accept oneself
- Skills to properly communicate one's value in modern society where true value is hard to understand
- Balance between artisan temperament's loneliness and social skills for building cooperative relationships
- Balancing traditional values with adaptation to the changing modern world