Roses are commonly known to symbolize love and romance. Each rose color has a different meaning, and these meanings can be used to unveil different layers of rose symbolism. They are used to express your emotions like love, joy, friendship, or sadness. It conveys your messages in an extraordinary smart way.
The term ‘sub rosa’ means under the rose, can also be meant for secrets and confidentiality. In ancient times, roses were used to be hung on the ceiling of banquet halls, and believed that whatever would be spoken under the light of wine, will remain a secret. Send flowers online in Australia to surprise your love with a beautiful roses. Likewise, people of middle age used to hang roses from the ceiling while in a meeting room, and it was understood that the whole discussion, done under these roses would be confidential.
Moreover,
roses are also used on four tarot cards. The Fool, the Magician, the Strength
card, and the Death card. The first card, fool means the white rose that
symbolizes purity and is a reminder to cleanse the mind. Meanwhile, the second,
magician card is used to symbolize unfolding wisdom. Whereas, on the Strength
card, the rose is a sign of balance. And the Death card symbolizes purity,
clarity, and transparency of intent.
Every rose color has its different sign,
- Red roses symbolize love and romance and are the perfect Valentine’s Day rose.
- Pink roses symbolize gratitude,
grace, admiration, and joy.
- Orange roses symbolize enthusiasm and
passion.
- Yellow roses symbolize friendship.
- White roses symbolize innocence and purity.
- One rose symbolizes love at first
sight.
- Two roses symbolize shared and deep
love.
- Three roses says “I love you”.
- Six roses says “I want to be yours”.
- Seven roses says “I’m infatuated with
you”.
- Nine roses symbolize eternal love.
- Ten roses says “You’re perfect”.
Rose flower
is found in almost every region. Its almost 150 types of species and 1000s of
hybrids are found in a variety of shapes and colors. There are three groups of
roses: old roses, modern roses, and species roses.
The greatest
writer of England ‘William Shakespeare’ has especially quoted roses in his play
‘Romeo and Juliet’. He wrote, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
In this quote, Juliet reminds Romeo that although they belong from rival
houses, this is enough that their love is pure. It shows the significance of the
rose flower.
This flower is not only significant in the literature to describe feelings rather it has many normal uses as well. Roses have the best and aromatic fragrance, they are commonly used in the production of perfumes and specifically beauty products. Moreover, Rosewater, made by rose petals, has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritation and hydrate your skin. Rose petals are usually eaten and can be used in salads or desserts.
