The lotus flower is one of the most powerful symbols in spiritual traditions around the world. From ancient Egypt to India, China, and Japan, the lotus has been revered for its beauty.
Lotus Flower
The story goes that the lotus arose from the navel of God Vishnu, with Brahma sitting at the centre of the flower. Some believe that God's hands and feet are lotus-like and his eyes shaped like lotus petals; his glance and touch are said to be as soft as lotus buds.
Strelitzia is seen as the flower of freedom, and also represents immortality. This special symbolism deserves a good story to go with it. So if you're giving someone Strelitzia, include a card explaining why they deserve this flower.
The Blue Violet flower symbolises faith, affection, intuition and love.
Petunia. Petunias are colorful flowers that have been associated with hope, healing, and well-being for a long time. Petunias represent empathy, affection, optimism, and new beginnings.
The blue Iris is known to symbolise strength and hope, the colour blue has always been of power and royalty and Blue Iris is a popular flower that symbolizes strength and surely gives off the aura of royalty. At the same time, other blooms like purple represent wisdom, yellow stands for passion, and white for purity.
Violets:
They are honoured as the pure representation of peace, healing and tranquillity.
Many cultures see the lotus flower as a metaphor, for spiritual development. The main teaching behind most spiritual traditions is to free yourself from attachment, pain and suffering.
Freesia. The freesia symbolizes positive energy. Give someone an energy boost with this amazing flower.
White stargazer lily
In terms of floriography, these lilies are said to mean a rejuvenation of the soul, which is why they're linked to the natural balance of life and death. They are an always beautiful flower and while not one you'd choose for a bouquet, they look striking in an arrangement.
The word dianthus means "divine flower", and comes from the Greek word meaning "flower of the gods". Dianthus can come in many different shades of pinks, whites, and violets. They can be grown in pots or in gardens, and are often used as beautiful border flowers.
The white lily, also known as the Easter lily, is considered to be a representation of Christ's purity and divinity.
Oriental lilies represent eternal life, and peace lilies suggest rebirth. If you want to show your appreciation for the deceased's life, consider Casablanca lilies, which stand for celebration and congratulations.
Vetiver. One of the best spiritual herbs, Vetiver is associated with mental healing for people plagued with trauma by grounding and increasing vital energy flow within. The plant not only cleanses one's aura but also provides protection against the negativity of all kinds.
Rose. A rose simply represents love, so it's the most classic choice for Valentine's day. Saying "I love you" never goes out of style.
Dahlias themselves represent inner strength, positive change, and standing out from the crowd. However, each color of dahlia has a more specific meaning. Black- Betrayal, sadness, negative emotions. Actually a dark burgundy color, black dahlias have the strongest and most well-known symbolism of all dahlias.
Yellow flowers in general
That's why most yellow flowers symbolise happiness in some way. In addition to sunflowers, there are yellow lilies, yellow tulips, yellow daisies and yellow chrysanthemums—all of which are perfect choices if you want to send happiness to someone in your life.
Unsurprisingly, Aloe vera plants are usually associated with healing and protection. These plants have been used around the world for thousands of years, and their clear gel is still used today for soothing sunburns and other skin conditions.
The white lotus flower is known to symbolize Bodhi (being awakened), and represents a state of mental purity, and that of spiritual perfection; it is also associated with the pacification of one's nature.
Cosmos flowers are associated with simplicity, joy, and beauty. It is also a symbol of order, harmony, and balance. They are members of the Asters family and take a gorgeous starry appearance.
Lavender. It should be no surprise that lavender represents serenity and calmness. It can also be a symbol of a long life.
In many traditions, the lotus flower symbolizes purification of mind, body and speech; of awakening and letting go. It embodies resilience, as rain from dark clouds slides easily off its petals and it opens itself to the sunshine that follows.
Faith and hope both are expressed with the blue iris.
Iris: The iris symbolizes hope, faith, and wisdom. Tulip: The tulip symbolizes perfect love and is often given as a gift to express hope and love.