Daffodil

Narcissus

Pisces, Aries

Rebirth, Forward thinking

Daffodils are perennial plants grown from bulbs. They like full sun or part shade and well drained soil. Daffodil flowers bloom once each year and, depending on the variety of plant and the climate, flowers last from 6 weeks to 6 months. Flowers grow on a single stem. The traditional flower is white or yellow, with some varieties incorporating orange and pink, and has six petals and a trumpet or bell shaped crown (corona). Leaves grow from the bulb and are long and narrow, growing up to 12 inches in height. 

Bulbs need a cold period to develop roots, with flowers blooming in late winter or early spring. This shows us that some ideas we have planted need time to grow, and when they have been elaborated or grown to a level of maturity, will bloom in their own time. After daffodils bloom, the foliage remain green or will slowly yellow for the next 4 to 6 weeks while the plants continue to create and store energy for the bulb for the next growing season. The leaves will die when the process is completed.

Daffodils as a whole are symbolic of ideas or of the potentials and possibilities available to us all. The Daffodil bulb provides the energy needed for rebirth which can be of a project, idea or relationship. An established Daffodil bulb blooms year after year. We can look to this cycle for the rebirth of projects, ideas and relationships important to us that need that fresh breath of air, or a fresh bloom of energy to carry it on. 

The daffodil flower is symbolic of forward thinking. People who enjoy this spring bloom are also those who are able to look into the possibilities or the potential of the future. They can observe what is and explore the possibilities of what is around the corner or a year or more out. They can project their ideas into the future to see what may happen, and almost seem to be receptors to future ideas that are percolating on the horizon.  

Symbolically, the number six, the number of petals on a Daffodil, relates to problem solving and balance. These attributes tie into the abilities to think through possibilities and to bring projects and ideas into new light. 

Daffodil is the birth flower of March, which has the zodiac signs Pisces and Aries. Daffodil is native to Northern Europe and is the national flower of Wales. Plants, bulbs and flowers are poisonous to people and animals. 

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.