Spring is finally here where I live. We have been so happy going out to see all the different flowers that are blooming right now. My yard is covered in pink, yellow and white with the various flowers all over our yard and I love it.
Throughout history, flowers have been extremely important, not only for their beauty but because they were used for their messages as well. Today red roses are still sent to tell someone that you love them, and a bright bouquet may be given to cheer someone up. How many flowers do you know the meaning of? This is helpful to know not only to give messages to loved ones but also when raising energy for your magickal practice You may wish to choose flowers corresponding to the work you have at hand. Let’s take a closer look at some examples for you.
Abor Vitae – True Friendship
Amaryllis – success
Apple Blossoms – love, peace, sensuality
Aster – protection, love, patience
Azalea – abundance
Camellia – desire, passion
Chrysanthemum White – truth
Clover – fertility
Crocus – happiness, youthfulness
Daffodils – love, fertility, faith, honesty, forgiveness
Dandelion – love, faithfulness, happiness
Edelweiss – courage
Forget-Me-Not – faithful love and memories
Freesia – innocence, trust
Goldenrod – treasure, good fortune
Heather – protection, wishes will come true
Heliotrope – eternal love
Hibiscus – delicate beauty
Hyacinths – love and protection, can ease grief
Iris – faith, wisdom
Ivy – friendship, fidelity
Laurel – success
Lily – spirituality, unions
Lily of the Valley – purity
Lotus – spirituality
Magnolia – love of nature
Marigold – comfort
Mimosa – sensitivity
Narcissus – self-esteem
Orchid – love, beauty
Pansies – used to draw love
Peony – healing
Rose, pale – friendship
Rose red – love
Sunflower – devotion, luck
Tiger Lily – wealth, pride
Thistle – nobility
Tulips – love, protection
Violet – faithfulness
Wisteria – welcome
This is a list to get you started. There are so many flowers out there, I couldn’t possibly have covered them all but this is a list to get you started. You probably will want to have a section in your book of shadows to list them all and add more as you go along.
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Jasmeine Moonsong
The Magick of Flowers
