Spiritual Meanings of Flowers An Alphabetical Guide

This article provides a list of twenty frequently seen flowers. It explores the spiritual meanings behind them, the reminders that they serve for us and the lessons we can learn from them.1. Baby's BreathThis flower is symbolic of modesty and sweet beauty. It brings to the forefront of our minds to remain humble in our endeavors and to always hold the belief that beauty is only skin deep and that it is what is inside that truly matters.2. BasilBasil is symbolic of integration and discipline. It reminds us that sometimes tough love is necessary and that discipline can help in the long run. It also reminds us to keep our lives filled with different things and not to remain stuck to one hobby or interest but to instead expand our knowledge.3. BegoniaBegonia is symbolic of balance and psychism. It reminds us that we should not get carried away with extremes but at the same time it teaches us that extremes are not bad. We need to take all extremes and make them into our own sense of balance and harmony to enrich our lives.4. ButtercupButtercup is symbolic of self worth and the power of words. It is important for us to have strong sense of self worth and once we have accomplished this we put forth an aura of confidence and we hold a newfound sense of understanding in the world. It also is a daily remind of the impact that our words have.

Once something is spoke it can never be taken back, therefore the effect of them is more powerful than we could ever imagine. It teaches us to hold our tongues in situations where we could say something that we do not mean.5. CactusCactus is symbolic of the manifestation of riches and beauty. It reminds us that if we work hard enough, put the time and effort in, our sacrifices are work will be rewarded ten fold. It gives hope in finances and a new life in a time of depression and darkness.6. CarnationThe carnation is symbolic of deep love, healing and love of self. This reminds us to search for love of the deepest compassion and understanding, in essence it teaches us to search for the love between souls not the physical attraction.

By christine kerrigan,