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Floriography has been around for a millennia, many cultures regard flowers for their healing abilities through medicine or fragrance. Flowers have been given virtues, and bouquets can be a message to someone you love or you dislike. Gardens have always been places where we can appreciate nature and beauty. What does your garden grow and mean? I love flowers, I am always taking pictures of flowers. If you walk with me you will find I do crazy things to get a picture of a flower. When I heard about floriography, I was very excited as it tells us about history and the virtues of flowers and what messages we can send to each other through flowers. I did a Psychic Tip talking about Iris. I love iris because it grows in many sizes and colors. Such a beautiful flower. Peonies - Pure Luck - Peonies popularity is enduring. Over 1000 years ago the Tang dynasty celebrated the peony as the ‘king of flowers’. China voted Peonies their national flower. Chinese medicine - peony roots are used to treat blood disorders. Their Meaning is tied to good health as well as beauty and wealth. Tulips - Perfect Love - During the 17th century people went crazy about tulips. In Holland 99 bulbs sold for the equivalent of 6 million pounds. The Tulip was prized in Persia, and was the Ottoman Empires symbol during the 15th century. The name tulip is thought to stem from the persian word turban. Red Tulips - Passion Yellow Tulips - hopeless love Purple Tulips - undying adoration White Tulips - Forgiveness Lilacs - Renewal - Lilacs represent renewal, lilacs reminds us when we are standing at the crossroads to let go of the past and move forward. The Victorian Britains, widows wore purple lilac to commemorate their lost husbands as it was associated with nostalgia and bygone love. Lilacs scent is so powerful and unmistakable, so much so that the Celts believed it held magical powers. It is still said to hold the power to clear energy in a space and drive away negativity. Lilacs are also edible and can be used to decorate cakes. Roses - Yellow Roses - Platonic Love - The friendship flower that brings sunshine, optimism, happiness and joy. In China and other Eastern cultures, yellow also represents wisdoms, insight and harmony. Yellow Roses were introduces to Europe from the Middle East in the 18th century. The original yellow roses had no fragrance. Pink Roses - Grace, Perfect Happiness - Pink roses are thought to be the oldest of the rose species. Dark Pink Roses - gratitude. Light pink - appreciation and grace. Hot pinks - confidence, energy and joy. Red Roses - Romantic Love - Aphrodite is credited with creating red roses. The ultimate symbol of love from a goddess of love. Bright red roses represent respect Deeper shades of red roses mourning Coupling your red roses with white roses signify togetherness and unity Yellow roses with red roses for congratulations and excitement Geraniums - Hospitality and well being - A pot of geraniums on a Victorian windowsill signaled warm welcome. Egyptians ceremonies they were emblems for fertility and health. Faery - Iris of the Rainbow - Iris shows us the light is breaking through the storm. She brings us the energy of Hope. Hope is a powerful force and can speed up events when maintained. She reminds us of the brightness and beauty all around us. Remember to grow, expand and keep your energy flowing and growing, like Iris of the Rainbow! Have a great week! Remember keep your heart open and aligned with the energy of LOVE! Auriel Grace References - Floriography - Rowan Blossom & Alice Tye The Faeries Oracle - Brian Froud & Jessica MacBeth 
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