Check here when you wish to send a subtle message through a bouquet - or to decode the spray you've received!
| A | |
| Absinth/Wormwood: | Separation and Torment of Love |
| Acacia: | Platonic Love, concealed love |
| Aconite/Monkshood: | Misanthropy and Poisonous Words |
| Adams's Needle: | A Friend in Need |
| Adonis: | Recollection of Life's Pleasure |
| Almond: | Virginity and Fruitfulness |
| Almond Blossom: | Hope and Watchfulness |
| Aloe: | Wisdom and Integrity |
| Allspice: | Compassion |
| Alyssum (sweet): | Worth beyond beauty |
| Amaranth: | Fidelity |
| Amaranth, Globe: | Unchangeable |
| Amaryllis: | Pastoral Poetry, Pride |
| Ambrosia: | Your Love is reciprocated |
| Anemone: | Refusal and Abandonment, Forsaken |
| Apple: | Symbol of Perpetual Concord |
| Apricot Blossom: | Timid Love |
| Abor Vitae: | True Friendship |
| Arbutus: | Thee only do I Love |
| Artemesia: | Symbol of Dignity |
| Asphodel: | Languor and Regret |
| Aster: | Daintiness, Symbol of Love |
| Azalea: | Fragile and Ephemeral Passion |
| B | |
| Baby's Breath: | Happiness |
| Bay Wreath: | Reward of Merit |
| Begonia: | "Beware! I am fanciful!" |
| Bindweed: | Coquette and Busybody |
| Bittersweet: | Truth |
| Blackthorn/Sloe: | Difficulty and Austerity |
| Blue Bell: | Delicacy and Humility |
| Burdock: | Importunity and Boredom |
| Buttercup: | Childishness |
| C | |
| Cactus: | Bravery and Endurance |
| Camellia: | Excellence and Steadfastness |
| Camellia, red: | You're a flame in my heart |
| Camellia, white: | You're adorable |
| Camomile: | Initiative and Ingenuity |
| Candytuft: | Indifference |
| Canterbury Bell: | Constancy and Warning |
| Cardinal Flower: | Distinction and Splendor |
| Carnation: | Fascination |
| Carnation, Pink: | Emblem of Mother's Day, I will never forget you |
| Carnation, Purple: | Antipathy and Capriciousness |
| Carnation, Red: | Admiration, my heart aches for you |
| Carnation, Striped: | No, Sorry, I cannot be with you |
| Carnation, White: | Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence |
| Carnation, Yellow: | Disdain and Rejection |
| Cedar Leaf: | "I live for thee" |
| Chestnut: | Independence and Injustice |
| China Aster: | Jealousy and After-thought |
| Chrysanthemum: | You are a wonderful friend |
| Chrysanthemum, Red: | I love you |
| Chrysanthemum, White: | Truth |
| Chrysanthemum, Yellow: | Slighted Love |
| Cinnamon: | Love and Beauty |
| Clematis: | Artifice and Ingenuity |
| Clove: | Dignity and Restraint |
| Clover: | Fertility and Domestic Virtue |
| Clover, Four leafed: | Symbol Of Good Luck |
| Clover, Five leafed: | Symbol Of Bad Luck |
| Cockscomb/Celosia: | Silliness or Foppery |
| Coltsfoot: | Maternal Love and Care |
| Columbine: | Cuckoldry and Deserted Love |
| Convolvulus: | Humble Perseverance |
| Coreopsis: | Always cheerful |
| Cornflower: | Delicacy |
| Crane's-bill/Wild Geranium: | Constancy and Availability |
| Crocus: | Youthful Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness |
| Crown Imperial: | Majesty and Power |
| Cyclamen: | Resignation & Goodbye |
| D | |
| Daffodil: | Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love |
| Dahlia: | Good Taste |
| Daisy: | Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love |
| Dandelion: | Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness |
| Day Lily/Hemerocallis: | Emblem Of The Mother |
| Delphinium: | Airy |
| Dogwood: | Durability |
| E | |
| Edelweiss: | Daring & Noble Courage |
| Eglantine: | Spring & Poetry |
| Elderberry Blossom: | Humility and Kindness |
| Everlasting: | Constancy |
| F | |
| Fennel: | Strength |
| Fern: | Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter |
| Fir: | Time & Evaluation |
| Forget-me-not: | Faithful Love, Memories |
| Forsynthia: | Anticipation |
| Fuchsia: | Amiability |
| G | |
| Gardenia: | "I love you in secret" |
| Geranium, Oak-leaf: | Friendship |
| Geranium, Rose: | Preference |
| Gillyflower, Pink: | Bonds Of Affection |
| Gladiolus: | Strength Of Character, I am really sincere |
| Gloxinia: | Love at first sight |
| Goldenrod: | Treasure And Good Fortune |
| H | |
| Heather, Purple: | Admiration, Beauty and Solitude |
| Heather, Pink: | "Good Luck" |
| Heather, White: | Protection From Danger |
| Heliotrope: | Devotion, Eternal Love |
| Hibiscus: | Delicate Beauty |
| Holly: | Foresight |
| Hollyhock: | Ambition and Liberality |
| Honeysuckle: | Sweetness Of Disposition |
| Hyacinth: | Games & Sports |
| Hyacinth, purple: | I am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow |
| Hyacinth, white: | Loveliness, I will pray for you |
| Hyacinth, yellow: | Jealousy |
| Hydrangea : | Vanity, Thank you for understanding, Frigidity |
| I | |
| Iris: | Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me |
| Ivy: | Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection |
| J | |
| Jasmine, Red: | Folly and Glee |
| Jasmine, White: | Amiability and Cheerfulness |
| Jasmine, Yellow: | Timidity and Modesty |
| Jonquil: | Violent Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned |
| L | |
| Lady's Slipper: | Capricious Beauty |
| Larkspur: | Open Heart |
| Laurel: | Success and Renown |
| Lavender: | Constancy |
| Lilac, Mauve: | "Do You Still Love Me" |
| Lilac, Pink: | Youth and Acceptance |
| Lilac, White: | "My First Dream Of Love" |
| Lily, Calla: | Majestic Beauty |
| Lily, Day: | Coquetry |
| Lily, Orange: | Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride |
| Lily, White: | Majesty and Purity, Virginity |
| Lily-Of-The-Valley: | Purity and Humility, Sweetness |
| Lotus: | Mystery and Truth |
| Love-In-The-Mist/Nigell: | Delicacy and Perplexity |
| M | |
| Magnolia: | Dignity, Splendid Beauty |
| Marigold: | Sacred Affection, Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy |
| Marjoram: | Comfort and Consolation |
| Marvel-Of-Peru: | Flame of Love |
| Mistletoe: | Affection and Love |
| Mimosa: | Sensitivity |
| Myrtle: | Love, Mirth and Joy |
| N | |
| Narcissus: | Egotism, Formality |
| Nasturtium: | Patriotism |
| O | |
| Oleander: | Beauty and Grace |
| Orange Blossom: | Your Purity Equals Your Loveliness, Innocence, Eternal Love |
| Orange Mock: | Deceit |
| Orchid: | Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement |
| P | |
| Pansy: | Thoughtful Recollection |
| Passionflower: | Faith and Piety |
| Peach Blossom: | Generosity and Bridal Hope |
| Pear Blossom: | Health and Hope |
| Peony: | Healing, Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life |
| Peppermint: | Warmth of Feelings |
| Periwinkle, Blue: | Early Friendship |
| Periwinkle, White: | Pleasures of Memory |
| Petunia: | Anger and Resentment |
| Phlox: | Sweet Dreams |
| Plum Blossom: | Beauty and Longevity |
| Poinsettia: | "Be of Good Cheer" |
| Poppy: | Imagination, Dreaminess, Eternal sleep |
| Poppy, yellow: | Wealth, Success |
| Primrose: | Young Love, I cannot live without you |
| Primrose, evening: | Inconstancy |
| Q | |
| Queen Anne's Lace: | Fantasy |
| R | |
| Rose, Bridal: | Happy Love |
| Rose, Carolina: | Love Is Dangerous |
| Rose, Christmas: | Peace and Tranquility |
| Rose, Coral/Orange: | Enthusiasm, Desire |
| Rose, Dark Pink: | Thank you |
| Rose, Light Pink: | Admiration |
| Rose, Musk: | Capricious Beauty |
| Rose, Pale: | Friendship |
| Rose, Peach: | Let's get together, Closing of the deal |
| Rose, Pink: | Love, Grace, Gentility, You're so Lovely, Perfect Happiness, Please believe me |
| Rose, Pink & White: | I love you still and always will |
| Rose, Red: | Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done |
| Rose, Red & Yellow: | Congratulations |
| Rose, White: | Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility, Youthfulness and Innocence |
| Rose, White on Red: | Unity/Flower Emblem of England |
| Rose, Yellow: | Infidelity, Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Jealousy, Welcome Back, Remember me |
| Rose, Yellow & Orange: | Passionate thoughts |
| Rosemary: | Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty |
| S | |
| Salvia, Blue: | "I Think of You" |
| Smilax: | Lovely |
| Snapdragon: | Presumption, Deception, Gracious lady |
| Snowdrop: | Hope and Consolation |
| Spearmint: | Warmth of Sentiment |
| Spider Flower: | Elope with me |
| Statice: | Lasting Beauty |
| Stephanotis: | Happiness in marriage |
| Stock: | Bonds of affection, You will always be beautiful to me |
| Sunflower: | Homage and Devotion |
| Sweet Basil: | Good Luck |
| Sweet Pea: | Departure, Blissful pleasure, Thanks for a lovely time |
| Sweet William: | Gallantry, Finesse and Perfection |
| T | |
| Thrift: | Sympathy |
| Thyme: | Courage and Activity |
| Tiger Lily: | Wealth and Pride |
| Tuberose: | Dangerous Pleasures |
| Tulip: | Symbol of The Perfect Lover |
| Tulip, Red: | Believe me, Declaration of love |
| Tulip, Variegated: | Beautiful eyes |
| V | |
| Violet: | Modesty and Simplicity |
| Viscaria: | Will you dance with me? |
| W | |
| Wallflower: | Friendship and Adversity |
| Water Lily: | Eloquence and Persuasion |
| Wisteria: | Youth and Poetry |
| Withered Flowers: | Rejected love |
| X | |
| Xeranthemum: | Eternity and Immortality |
| Y | |
| Yarrow: | Healing |
| Z | |
| Zinnia: | Thoughts of Absent Friends |
| Zinnia, Pink: | Lasting Affection |
Planting flowers for anticipated uses.
For hundreds of years, the plants that we grow have been used in magic. Flowers in particular are often connected with a variety of magical uses. Now with spring on the horizon, keep an eye out for some of these flowers around you, and consider the different magical applications they might have.
- Crocus: This flower is one of the first you'll see in the spring, and it's often associated with newly blooming love. The crocus is also known to enhance visions and bring about intuitive dreams.
- Daffodil: The bright petals of the daffodil are typically found in shades of white, yellow or even pale orange. This flower is associated with love and fertility -- place fresh ones in your home to bring about abundance. Wear this flower close to your heart to draw love and luck.
- Dandelion: The leaf of the dandelion is used for healing, purificaiton, and ritual cleansing. To bring positive change about, plant dandelions in the northwest corner of your property. The bright yellow flowers can be used in divination, or placed in a sachet to draw good energy your way.
- Echinacea: Also called purple coneflower, this garden mainstay adds a little bit of magical "oomph" to charmes and sachets. Use it for prosperity related workings. Burn the dried flowers in incense, and use on your altar during ritual as an offering to deities.
- Goldenseal: This sunny yellow flower is often found growing in the wild, alongside roads and in fields. Use it in money spells, or for business dealings. Work it into charms connected to matters of financial gain or legal issues.
- Hibiscus: This lusty flower incites passion -- use it to attract love or lust, or for prophetic dreams about your lover. Burn in incense, or carry in a sachet to bring love your way.
- Hyacinth: This flower was named for Hyakinthos, a Greek divine hero who was beloved by Apollo, so it's sometimes considered the patron herb of homosexual men. Hyacinth is also known to promote peaceful sleep, and guards against nightmares. Carry in an amulet to help heal a broken heart or to ease grief when a loved one dies.
- Lily: The Easter lily or Tiger lily is associated with all kinds of Spring connections -- fertility, rebirth, renewal and abundance.
- Narcissus: Named for another Greek figure, the Narcissus helps promote polarity and harmony. Its calming vibrations bring about tranquility and inner peace.
- Tulip: The tulip appears in many different colors and varieties, but is typically connected to prosperity. You can use the different colored variations in color magic -- use a dark strain such as Queen of the Night for full moon rituals, or bright red flowers for love magic.
- Violet: In Roman myth, the first violet sprung from the spilled blood of the god Attis, who killed himself for Cybele, the mother goddess. However, today the violet is associated with tranquility and peace. The leaf offers protection from evil, and can be sewn into a pillow or sachet for a new baby. Carry the petals with you to bring about luck and enhance nighttime magic.
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