rose flower

When we want to give a loved one a small gift that will a symbol of our love or friendship we usually go to the flower shop. If the decision is made spontaneously, in most cases our gaze is directed to the rose. How is it that this flower is the real hegemon in this field and holds the scepter of power on the throne of all flowers? What color to choose depending on the situation in order to avoid a mistake or so that the recipient of our gift does not make a mistake in our intentions?

Rose - the story of a flower

The history of this flower really goes back to the past, because, according to paleobiologists from the United States, the rose appeared on earth about 40 million years ago. Most of the species, almost 70% of the species, come from Asia. The remaining 30%, on the other hand, comes from Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America.

For centuries, roses have traveled through literary works and paintings to the sighs of poets. In ancient Egypt, flower paintings can be found on the walls of tombs. In that culture, the rose was dedicated to Isis, and the crown of roses was part of the equipment of the dead. In turn, the walls of Solomon's temple were washed with rose water. Another era in which roses played an important role was the Hellenistic era. Ancient Greeks believed a rose symbol of aphrodite, The goddess of love. Interestingly, the Greeks associate the very creation of the rose with this goddess. According to the myth, these flowers were created from the blood of Aphrodite, who injured her leg when she fled to her beloved Adonis. The second version is that the rose appeared on earth together with Aphrodite, who emerged from the same sea foam as the goddess. In ancient Rome, a holiday dedicated to the spirits of the dead was called a rosary, and then the tombs were decorated with roses. What about the color of the roses?

The symbolism and meaning of rose flowers.

Today you can literally dream about it. rose colorwhat we want to give to someone. There are so many ways to get different shades that we can do some of them at home. But what do the specific colors of roses mean today and what are their messages?

1. Red Rose

   The red rose has become a symbol of romantic love. There is no more enduring symbol of love and beauty in art than red roses. These flowers also appear frequently in classic paintings, in modern films, and in many other places. While the red rose has a long and legendary history, it still reigns supreme as the ultimate symbol of passionate love. Red Rose this also symbolizes passion, marriage, motherhoodbut also the shame and vanity of the world... However, its most famous meaning is love. Depending on the shade of the petals, the symbolism of this flower may differ slightly.

2. White Rose

   

   White flowers are suitable for ceremonies and are an appropriate way to celebrate a new beginning or say goodbye. Pure white expresses respect, pays homage to new beginnings and expresses hope for the future. Historically, the white rose has symbolized innocence and purity. So white roses accompany weddings and bridal bouquets (see also: white). These days, the white rose is still associated with both. pure love as well as a formal ceremony... Therefore, it continues to be an essential companion to celebrations such as anniversaries, baptisms and the end of the school year.

3. Pink rose

   

   Pink roses are versatile roses. They are perfect to send with a thank you note if you want to cheer up a loved one or brighten up another romantic holiday. Roses of this color were the first to cultivate a color other than red, mainly because pink roses are most common in the wild. The pink color of this flower from eternity associated with feelings of love and gratitude... Darker pink roses are said to be a symbol of gratitude and appreciation, while lighter roses are associated with tenderness and admiration.

4. Orange rose

   

   Symbols of orange roses desire, enthusiasm and passion... Because of the two primary colors that make up orange, i.e. yellow and red, I often symbolize the connection between friendship, symbolized by yellow roses, and love, symbolized by red roses. It is ideal for emphasizing the desire to develop relationships, from the purely friendly to the sensual. In addition, this color symbolizes enthusiastic feelings such as love, gratitude or friendship.

5. Yellow rose

   

   Due to its close connection with the sun and life-giving warmth, yellow is the eternal color of warm feelings of friendship and optimism.... In many oriental cultures, yellow represents joy, wisdom, and strength. In European culture yellow rose - a symbol of happiness and freedommaking it a suitable gift for our closest women, such as mother, grandmother, daughter or spouse. In contrast, in the Middle East, yellow roses have a more negative connotation. In these countries, yellow roses are a symbol of divorce, and in the Victorian era in England. they symbolized jealousywhich today can also be associated with a flower of this color. Due to the fact that the meaning of yellow can cause negative associations in some people, therefore, in order not to inadvertently hurt a person's feelings, it is worth adding a small note to the bouquet of flowers expressing our intentions.

6. Purple rose

   

   On the first date, we must take purple roses with us, because there is one symbol of love at first sight as well as enchantment. Flowers of this color are hardly available, therefore, if a woman gets such a rose, it will somehow mean that it is very important for the donor, because he took the initiative to please her. She seems to say: "you delight me, and I want to suck you as best as possible"

Rose in alchemy and numerology

The rose is not only a great example of how color can change the symbolism of a flower, but it also has a lot of meaning in numerology. In Renaissance art the rose with eight petals was a message of rebirth and renewal... In alchemical texts and art, the seven-petal rose has been a symbol of inclusion, universal understanding and order. The connection between numerology and the rose is also evident in Freemasonry, where each of the three roses symbolizes the guiding principle - Love, Life and Light. In Tarot, the rose is considered a symbol of balance. It expresses promise, new beginnings and hope. Its thorns represent protection, corporeality, loss, frivolity.

In the Middle Ages, Christians identified the five rose petals with the five wounds of Christ (cm: Rose of Luther). Rose was later associated with the Virgin Mary and was eventually adopted as a symbol of the blood of Christian martyrs. A bouquet of red roses is used as Valentine's Day giftwhich commemorates Valentine's Day.

Other - addition

Popular meaning for the number of roses, which can be found elsewhere on the internet:

• 1 rose - I still love you. Proof of liking on the first date.
• 2 roses - a mutual feeling of both people.
• 3 roses - I love you!
• 6 roses - I only want to be yours!
• 7 roses - I love you.
• 9 roses - Let's be together forever.
• 10 roses - you are perfect.
• 11 roses - You are my treasure. You are the single most important one. I love you more than anything.
• 12 roses - be mine!
• 13 roses - Secret admirer or recognition of a sincere and loyal friendship.
• 15 roses - sorry - sorry.
• 20 roses - My sincere feeling.
• 40 roses - My love for you is sincere.
• 50 roses - Unlimited love and devotion.
• 99 roses - I will love you for the rest of my life and will not leave you until I die.
• 100 roses - 100 years of successful relationship. Dedicated to the oldest years.