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Flower Power – The Symbolism Of Spring Flowers

Flowers, blooms, blossoms…call them what you will; this beautiful and colourful reproductive structure is far more than a wonderful miracle plant of nature.

Flowers possess a powerful healing essence, fragrance, and a beauty that expresses deep emotions and a wealth of sentiments.

It’s not surprising that they are often used, in a bunch or bouquet, to convey our innermost thoughts and heartfelt feelings.

Many countries throughout Europe and Asia have used the symbolic language of flowers for centuries. During the Victorian era, flowers were often used to deliver a discreet message, when words could not be spoken aloud. Even the hand that handed over the bunch of flowers was part of the secret silent dialogue – the right hand meant “yes” and the left “no”.

Flowers are especially abundant in the spring. Their radiance and colour brings a garden to life, and represents birth and new beginnings. Whether you’re cultivating a prize worthy garden or indoor floral display, or choosing a pretty posy for a gift or a special occasion, flowers will effectively get your message across.

To expand your botanical knowledge, take your pick from our listed selection of springtime flowers that symbolise thoughts, feelings and emotions. To benefit from the uplifting energy of flowers, display the colourful arrangement in a place where you can see them often. When you’re on a call to a psychic reader, breathe in the floral fragrance to enhance and balance your emotions.

Allium

Boasting a spherical onion-like cluster appearance, the gorgeous ornamental allium retains its shape throughout the sprint to summer season. This striking flower symbolises patience, unity and good fortune.

Anemone

Spring flowering anemones have black centres and a beautiful and showy wildflower appearance that makes them a popular feature in wedding bouquets. The anemone symbolises anticipation, and good luck, and also wards against evil.

Azalea

In Victorian times, the low maintenance azalea was seen as a symbol of temperance, elegance and wealth, and was often presented as a gift when you wanted someone to reconsider their feelings. This flower’s more modern symbolism is associated with friendship.

Daffodil

The daffodil is a seasonal springtime favourite, and the first perennial to pop into full bloom after the cold, dark winter. These sunny flowers symbolise rebirth and new beginnings, faithfulness, hope, joy and happiness.

Hyacinth

The showy hyacinth boasts multiple star-shaped blooms arranged in a column cluster, and a heady, potent fragrance. They symbolise playfulness, peace, commitment, pride and power.

Iris

The striking yellow-centred iris has distinctive blade-like petals that are said to represent the sorrows of the Virgin Mary. It’s also the national emblem of Florence, in Italy. Faith, trust, wisdom and friendship are the symbolisms that are attributed to this flower.

Lilac

Lovely lilac has an intoxicating fragrance that the Celtics regarded as magical. The perfumed scent is soothing and calming, and perfect for a meditation space. Lilacs are traditionally associated with purity, innocence, and pride, and also symbolise passion and love.

Lily of the Valley

If you want to be lucky in love make sure that you include lily of the valley is your bouquet. This flower symbolically expresses the sentiments of purity, sweetness, humility sincerity and chastity.

Peony

Known for their blousy ruffled blossoms and sweet scent, the peony symbolises compassion, good health, prosperity, a joyous life and a happy marriage. In olden days, gentlemen suitors relied on this gorgeous flower to express their bashfulness, to the lady of their dreams.

Tulip

Named after the Persian word for ‘turban’ (which perfectly complements their curvy shape), tulips represent rebirth, confidence, charity, faithfulness and deep everlasting love.

Flower Essences

You can also benefit from the power of flowers via their essence. The use of flower essences dates back to the 1930s, when Dr Edward Bach diluted flower material in water and created his first flower infusions. His blended Rescue Remedy tincture is still sold all around the world today.

As a new season starts and we start to feel brighter and refreshed, a chat with a psychic reader can help with new beginnings. Call or text one of our professional readers today with Chat2Psychic.