Hyacinth

Hyacinthus

 

Virgo

Relationships, Rebirth

Hyacinth is a sun-loving plant that sprouts highly fragrant flowers in spring from bulbs planted in fall. One bulb usually produces one stalk and one cluster of flowers. After Hyacinths flower, the plant continues to store energy for the bulb until the leaves have yellowed.  The flowers are best known for their violet blue to purple color but area also grown in other shades as well as red, orange, pink, white and yellow. Hyacinth bulbs are toxic to humans and pets. 

Hyacinth is a native of the Middle East. The flowers became popular in 18^th century Europe where many varieties were grown in Holland, leading to the name Dutch Hyacinth.  In ancient Roman mythology, the god Apollo accidentally killed a young man and the flower grew from his blood. Hyacinth bulbs are toxic to humans and pets. 

The cluster of flowers in a hyacinth bloom is symbolic of our families and relationships; a single stalk produces a cluster of flowers.  The cluster is our reminder that we are surrounded by our family and friends and ancestors.  Even when we are seemingly alone, we have the spirit of our ancestors carrying us through our joys and difficulties. Hyacinth is a reminder that we are never alone and if we feel we are then we can call on the spirit of nature and the spirits of our ancestors. 

  

Hyacinths are symbolic of rebirth, emerging early in spring. The flowers bloom in spring colors bringing us true joy and vibrancy from the earth and plant kingdom. Their fragrance is also a gift, reminding us to enjoy the sweetness of life.

Tulip

Tulipa

Aries

Balance, Essence of Life

Tulips are sun-loving flowers that grow from bulbs and flower in the spring in every color, including multicolor, except blue. One flower grows on each stem and flowers may be single, double, ruffled or fringed.The flower buds are known to be almost perfectly symmetrical.Tulip petals are edible raw.  After tulips flower, the stem and foliage continue to produce energy for flowers next year. The bulbs like a period of cold and dormancy to rest in between flowering.

In Central Asia, Tulips were cultivated by Turkish growers as early as 1,000 AD. They were brought to Europe in the 16th century and Holland grew into a primary tulip grower and exporter.  Some 3,000 varieties of tulips are registered.

Tulips bloom each spring after a period of dormancy, emphasizing the theme of rebirth.  Plant or purchase tulips or look at an object with the tulip image to bring the energy of rebirth into your home and life.

Tulips bring a rainbow of colors to the earth, including red, pink, purple, violet, white, cream, yellow, orange, black and green. They can be used to balance chakras: using the live flowers or image (real or imagined), bring the color of the flower into the chakra you want to balance, with the intent that it be perfectly balanced. Repeat for all chakras.

Tulips are here to remind us of the colorfulness, vibrancy and essence of life after a long winter.

The flowers show us that after being patient we too can open in a colorful way to all that life has to offer. 

Tulips grow in many shapes and colors, mirroring humanity on earth. Meditate with tulips for bringing balance into global situations or conditions with wide-ranging impacts.

The plant shows us the possibility that to live simply, focused on our life purpose, without self-created drama and complications, can be colorful and joyful.

Tulip plant leaves open and reach for the heavens, showing that we too can open and reach to the heavens with our wants and desires. The leaves form a cup – encompassing the physical manifestation of our wants and desires – holding them close and dear to us.

Tulips bloom from bulbs each spring, thereby teaching us to enjoy these moments in the sun, and once the flower is gone, to remember we all live in the sun.