Your Monthly Blossom Identification Guide
In every season, there's a bloom that carries a special significance, serving as the birth flower for those born in that month. Here's a guide to the birth flowers for each month and their symbolic meanings.
January: Carnation and Snowdrop - Carnation: Fascination, distinction, and love (common traditional meaning) - Snowdrop: Love and purity
February: Violet and Primrose - Violet: Faithfulness, humility, and spiritual wisdom
March: Daffodil and Jonquil - Daffodil: New beginnings, optimism, and openness - Jonquil: Sympathy, desire, and affection
April: Daisy and Sweet Pea - Daisy: Innocence, purity, and loyalty - Sweet Pea: Bliss, appreciation, happiness, and peace
May: Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn - Lily of the Valley: Sweetness, humility, and the return of happiness - Hawthorn: Protection against evil spirits, hope, and happiness
June: Rose and Honeysuckle - Rose: Passion, ardor, beauty, and a strong emotional nature - Honeysuckle: Devotion, everlasting bonds, and sweet memories
July: Larkspur and Water Lily (generally accepted) - Larkspur: Lightness and levity - Water Lily: Purity of heart
August: Gladiolus and Poppy (traditional association) - Gladiolus: Strength and moral integrity - Poppy: Imagination
September: Aster (traditional) - Aster: Love, wisdom, faith, and innocence
October: Marigold or Calendula - Marigold or Calendula: Warmth, creativity, and passion
November: Chrysanthemum - Chrysanthemum: Joy, optimism, and fidelity
December: Narcissus and Holly - Narcissus: Rebirth, hope, and fresh starts - Holly: Defense and domestic happiness
The custom of connecting flowers with each birth month originated in ancient Rome. Each flower carries a unique symbolism, representing various emotions, virtues, and attributes.
References: [1] Flower Meanings and Symbolism [2] Birth Flower Meanings and Symbolism [3] Birth Flower Symbolism: An In-Depth Guide [4] Zodiac Flower Meanings and Symbolism [5] Zodiac Flower Meanings and Symbolism
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