The Spiritual Meaning Of Flowers

The infinite beautiful flowers that bloom in nature are abundant with spiritual meaning. Flowers are far more than fresh and fragrant decorative embellishments for your home, or for giving as a gift or peace offering. Each different variety represents a unique symbolism that can enhance your personal spiritual practice. Surrounding yourself with a specific type of flower can help you elevate your divine connection.

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Carnations

Red, pink and white carnations are associated with love and maternal qualities. These popular flowers are often given to mothers in a bouquet on Mother’s Day. Carnations symbolise purity and connection with the world around you. Choose this flower if you need to feel more grounded, and to nurture yourself and others.

Chrysanthemums

The large multiple petal chrysanthemum symbolises discipline, devotion, abundance and wealth. The flower can help you to strengthen your spiritual commitment and your patience and resolve. Choose an arrangement of this flower in your favourite colour to boost your dedication, optimism and good fortune.

Lilies

Arrangements of fragrant lilies are often used to embellish formal occasions like weddings and funerals. The lily is associated with chastity, virtue, wisdom and sacred vows. The flower is also considered to be lucky, when worn as a corsage during a marriage ceremony.

Roses

The classic elegant rose is available in many different variants, hybrids and colours. The flower is commonly accepted as the universal symbol of love and also symbolises passion, remembrance, happiness and purity. Buy yourself roses as part of your self-love ritual.

Sunflowers

The distinctive sunflower is named after its habit of turning to face the sun. The cultivated sunflower is one of the fastest growing plants in the garden and can reach incredible heights. It represents adoration, and will help you boost self-confidence and self-esteem.

Spring Blooms

Daisies

Commonly known as the happy flower, daisies are often abundantly grown in the garden and hand picked. The delicate flower is associated with loyalty, purity, simplicity and innocence. It is the perfect floral choice for promoting a happy vibe and restoring peace and harmony in your environment.

Irises

Faith, friendship and wisdom are associated with the blue iris. The flower has blade shaped petals that represent the sorrows of the Virgin Mary. The iris is also the emblem of Florence, in Italy, and France. Choose a bouquet of irises to enhance your hope and valour.

Lilacs

White, pale yellow, pink and purple lilacs are associated with innocence, purity and pride. Their strong perfumed scent is soothing and calming, and perfect for boosting the positive energy in your sacred meditation space.

Marigolds

Traditionally used as love charms, marigolds were once a popular flower to incorporate into wedding garlands and bouquets. The flower is a “golden gift” that was offered by the poor to the Virgin Mary instead of gold. Marigolds can enhance your psychic dreams if placed in vase by your bedside.

Tulips

Known as the national flower of the Netherlands, tulips symbolise perfect love, and also fame. Each different colour of tulip also has other associated meanings. To celebrate unconditional love, choose cream or white coloured tulips.

Exotic Flora

Gladiolus

Named after its sword like shape, the gladioli symbolises beauty and strength. The flower can enhance your sense of being prepared for anything.

Orchids

Associated with refinement, beauty and love, orchids are exotic blooms that require special attention. If your orchid thrives you can expect to maintain your personal success. If it wilts, the orchid marks your natural transition on your spiritual path.