This page is all about flowers! They can have awesome legends, Biblical context, and romantic meanings. One of my hobbies is figuring the latter out and compiling it into one big notebook, this page is that notebook! If you have a favorite flower post it here as a comment and then check back, when I see it I'll post what it means, it's legend (if it is decent), and if it has any Biblical context!
I'll start with my favorite flowers:
Rose:
"I particularly enjoy how numerology partners with the symbolism of the rose.
For example, in art of the renaissance, a rose with eight petals is a message of rebirth and renewal.
In alchemical texts and art, a rose with seven petals is a symbol of inclusion, universal understanding and order. Presumably, because in Pythagorean numerology the number seven is iconic of the perfection in the specific unfolding the universe as well as human understanding.
We see a partnership between the rose and numbers in Freemasonry too where three roses are symbolic of a guiding principle. Each of the three roses seen in Freemason symbology indicates abiding 1) Love, 2) Life, and 3) Light.
In mythology, rose meaning is associated with Aphrodite (Greek) goddess of love who was often depicted adorned with roses around her head, feet and or neck. In lore, we track down this association when we discover that a rose bush grew within the pool of blood spilled from Aphrodite’s slain lover (Adonis). We can interpret the symbolism here several ways. The most common interpretation is that the rose symbolizes an immortal love or a union that will never fade - even through time or death.
Similarly in Christian lore, a rose bush was said to have grown at the site of Christ’s death. His blood serving is often associated with a red rose, combined with its thorns is thus symbolized the ultimate sacrifice.
In addition to being a symbol of love, the rose is also symbolic carrier of secrets or tacit understanding. The term “sub rosa” means under the rose and comes from the practice of Romans hanging roses above meeting tables. Here it was understood that anything said at this table, beneath the hanging roses, was forbidden to be repeated elsewhere.
Seeking symbolic meaning of the rose from an esoteric perspective, we can look at the Tarot, in which the rose is considered a symbol of balance. Here the beauty of the rose expresses promise, new beginnings, hope. This beauty is contrasted with its thorns which represents defense, physicality, loss, thoughtlessness. The rose is seen in the major arcana as: Magician, Strength, Death and Fool cards. All of these cards hold strong meanings of balance and equilibrium.
Rose meaning is found in their color too: (flower color meanings can be found here."
For example:
- Yellow Rose: Joy, Protection against envious lovers, Mature love
- White Rose: Purity, Sanctity, Secret admirer, Mysticism
- Red Rose: Sacrifice, Immortal love, Health, Memorial, Passion
- Pink Rose: First love, Innocence, Healing {http://www.whats-your-sign.com/rose-meaning.html}
| Red | Love, Beauty, Courage and Respect, Romantic Love, Congratulations, "I Love You", "Job Well Done", Sincere Love, Respect, Courage & Passion | ||
| Red (Dark) |
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| Red (Single) | "I Love You" | ||
| Deep Burgundy | Unconscious Beauty | ||
| White | Purity, Innocence, Silence, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness, "I am worthy of you", Heavenly | ||
| White (Bridal) | Happy love | ||
| Pink | Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness, Admiration, Gentleness, "Please Believe Me" | ||
| Dark Pink | Appreciation, Gratitude, "Thank You" | ||
| Light Pink | Admiration, Sympathy, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness, Joy, Sweetness | ||
| Yellow | Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new beginning, Welcome Back, Remember Me, Jealousy, "I care" | ||
| Yellow with Red Tip | Friendship, Falling in Love | ||
| Orange | Desire, Enthusiasm | ||
| Red and White | Given together, these signify unity | ||
| Red and Yellow | Jovial and Happy Feelings | ||
| Peach | Appreciation, Closing the deal, Let's get together, Sincerity, Gratitude | ||
| Pale Peach | Modesty | ||
| Coral | Desire | ||
| Lavender | Love at first sight, Enchantment | ||
| Orange | Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination | ||
| Black * | Death, Farewell | ||
| Blue * | The unattainable, the impossible | ||
| Single - any color | Simplicity, Gratitude | ||
| Red Rosebud | Symbolic of purity and loveliness | ||
| White Rosebud | Symbolic of girlhood | ||
| Thorn-less Rose | "Love at first sight" {http://www.rkdn.org/roses/colors.asp} |
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