Here are SEVEN SPRING FLOWERS from which you can choose to make a meaningful bouquet. You don’t need all seven, of course, but a bouquet usually includes at least three different colours or three different species of flowers. You may also choose a big bunch of one flower, either all the same colour, or in a variety of colours.

Iris: The Iris symbolizes female wisdom, valour, trust, hope, and faith. Its name means “rainbow,” because it comes in many colours. Iris was a me align-ssenger goddess of the Greeks who ran down the rainbow to deliver good news. The Yellow Iris appears in the tarot card of Temperance and the rainbow is found in the 10 of Cups. The Iris flower resembles female genitalia, and its fragrant rhizome, called Orris Root or Queen Elizabeth Root, is a power curio of women. In Victorian Floriography, a bouquet of Iris says, “My compliments; your friendship means so much to me.”

Daffodil: To most people the Daffodil symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, and the coming of Spring because it is among the first hardy perennials to bloom after the cold of Winter. However, its name in Greek and Latin is Narcissus, and it was named for Narcissus, the beautiful but foolish son of a river god. It is said that one day Narcissus bent down to look in the water, saw his own lovely reflection, and drowned trying to embrace it. The nodding head of the Narcissus flower represents his downward gaze, and the word “narcissistic” describes his self-absorption.

Fern: Although the Fern is not a flower, it appears in many bouquets as a symbol of magical fascination, humility, modest confidence, safe shelter, sincerity, the secret bonds of love, new life, and new beginnings. Because it reproduces by spores and bears neither flowers nor seeds, the Fern is associated with the gender-non-binary planet Mercury and the element of Air. Depending on the species, a living Fern may be planted atop a spell-packet for conjugal love. For protection and safety, dried fern leaves may be scattered about or carried in a mojo bag.

Hyacinth: The Hyacinth symbolizes games, sports, play, rash behaviour, and same-sex love. It was named for the Spartan prince Hyacinthus, a man of unusual beauty and athletic ability who was a lover of the Greek Sun god Apollo, the deity of music, poetry, art, archery, and healing. Pink Hyacinth brings romance to games and play; Red Hyacinth indicates sexual playfulness; Yellow Hyacinth tells of jealousy masquerading as play; Blue Hyacinth is emblematic of constant love; White Hyacinth declares, “I’ll Pray for You”; and Purple Hyacinth says, “I am sorry, please forgive me.”

Lilac: The Lilac is a hardy, fragrant Spring-flowering shrub native to Europe and Eurasia. In the Victorian Language of Flowers, it symbolizes the first emotions of love; however, it also holds the meaning of an old love or a lost love and for that reason it was once considered a flower appropriate for widows to grow in the front yard and bring into the home as a cut flower. Its fragrance is strong, beautiful, and inspirational to most people, so a large bunch of home-grown lilacs, while not a dainty bouquet, is a magnificent gift when calling on a friend for a day’s visit.

Pussy Willow: The Pussy Willow has soft, fuzzy grey male flowers, called catkins, which appear before its leaves do every year. Willows are associated with the Moon and have medical healing powers as analgesics, while Cats are also considered to be Lunar in nature and to have the power to heal, so the healing power of Pussy Willow makes great metaphysical sense. When presented as cut branches in bloom, the Pussy Willow represents a sure sign of the return of Spring, recovery from illness, renewal of growth, and the gentle softness of protective motherhood.

Tulip: The Tulip is a symbol of a perfect lover. They come in many colours and each one has a meaning, so a bouquet of assorted Tulips can be “read” like a letter. The Yellow Tulip conveys good cheer: “There’s Sunshine in your smile.” The Red Tulip signifies passion or a declaration of love: “Believe me.” The Pink Tulip implies friendship: “You are sweet.” The Burgundy Tulip stands for respect: “I admire you.” The Purple Tulip tells of fame and honour: “You rule my heart.” The variegated Tulip expresses fascination: “I am lost in the gaze of your beautiful eyes.”

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