![]() ![]() Following the happy occasion the Graces (Zeus’ daughters) made the entire earth a-glow with roses. In the 1986, the rose became the official flower of the United States.Ī charming Greek story tells us of the wedding between Psyche and Eros. Henry VII introduced Tudor roses to symbolize an end to civil war. ![]() In England red and white roses represented powerful houses. A dozen roses reduces to the numeric value of 3, which is why receiving this bundle inspires joy. Two roses acts as a proposal, communicated through the energies of 2 that seek partnership and fidelity. Presenting a single rose is single-hearted devotion that stands as firm as the 1 itself. Numerology also plays into the meaning of roses. Rosewater mixed into clothing purifies them against the plague.Rose petals falling unexpectedly without any cause is a negative omen, potentially portending death.The Greeks believed that Roses could portend the future (divination by roses is called Phyllorhodomancy).Plant white roses near the graves of loved ones to keep their spirit’s safe and happy.Wearing roses safeguards the bearer from sickness and bad fortune.While the rose fades in winter, it returns in glory come Spring. The Strength card reminds us that the most delicate of flowers is not without thorny spiritual protection (anyone who gardens knows that the more you try to cut back a rose bush, the greater it blossoms).Finally, in the Death card the white rose of transformation returns – endings and beginnings. The Magician card presents the rose as a symbol of blossoming magic and wisdom in the human soul. The Fool card holds a white rose of the novice and seeker consciously trying to understand their Path. Roses appear in several of the Major Arcana cards of the Tarot. A Purple Rose with Amethyst, a Yellow Rose with Citrine, a Pink Rose with Rose Quartz, etc. For example, the fiery Red Rose can be paired with a Carnelian or Bloodstone. ![]()
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