Giving flowers for the holidays, on solemn occasions and just like that, without any reason, is a long tradition, originating from the darkness of centuries. In the era of the Gallant Age, entire treatises were compiled on which flowers have this or that meaning, to whom and when they should be presented. Of course, the most popular and favorite flower has always been a rose. However, the sunny-colored beauty was not lucky: the general rumor began to attribute sad properties to her, declaring her a symbol of misfortune, separation and grief. Let's try to dispel these superstitions!
From history
Yellow roses began to be considered a sign of treason and sadness after one of the ancient oriental legends became widely known. It tells that one day Muhammad, that very great prophet, went to war with the infidels. His young wife, Aisha, swore an oath that she would not even look in the direction of another man, would not think of anyone until her husband was around. However, a woman's heart is weak. The legend says that the young Persian carried away the wife of the prophet, and the terrible oath was broken. Or maybe she just had enemies in the palace … In any case, when Muhammad returned home, the evil onesthe courtiers immediately reported the scandalous news. The wrath of the prophet was terrible. But, since Aisha defended herself in every possible way, her husband ordered a scarlet rose to be thrown into the palace fountain. And if she changes color, then the fact of treason will be confirmed. The rose turned from scarlet to yellow. Of course, Aisha found a way to protect herself. However, since then, yellow roses have been a symbol of grief, betrayal, trouble and personify. But should you believe it?
My light, rosette, say…
Yellow color has many shades and undertones - from lemon yellow, golden to orange and dark honey. Bright, elegant, sunny, it belongs to the group of "hot" and cheers up, helps fight depression, just pleases. Therefore, yellow roses give the one to whom they were presented a large charge of positive energy and optimism. After all, we rejoice at the sun's rays that break through the clouds, signifying the end of bad weather! It symbolizes such a bouquet and manifestations of care, attention, support. It looks, by the way, very impressive. In addition, according to perfumery workers, it is the yellow roses of some specially bred varieties that are especially rich in aromatic substances, and their essential oils are more valuable and of higher quality than those of roses of other colors.
What else they give yellow roses to is for all sorts of official celebrations to celebrate the success of a colleague at work or to emphasize their pride in a loved one who has reached significant heights in the professional field. If atalking about personal relationships, it is believed that their golden color is able to soften an old resentment and restore past warm feelings. Moreover, yellow roses also represent love, but not the ardent passion of youth, but sensual, mature, strong, sanctified by the good fire of the family hearth.
Flowers and culture
The symbolism of yellow, including roses, is present in the cultures of many peoples. If we recall the work of Carlos Castaneda, then the heroes of his works, the ancient Toltecs, express friendliness, world harmony, Life itself as a beginning, creating something new, with yellow roses. Through them, revelations come to the initiates, they signify the connection of the soul with the Cosmos, other worlds, the will and spirit as the fundamental qualities of Man.
In the Land of the Rising Sun, yellow roses also have a special, honorable place. It is believed that if you grow them in your garden or give them to someone, the sun, light and goodness will surely come to that house.
