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Illustrations of Lepidoptera taken from ‘Rhopalocera Exotica’ by Henley Grose Smith, W. F. Kirby.

Published 1887 by Gurney & Jackson.

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International Yoga Day 2022: Simple Bhakti Yoga Given by a Complete Saint Is the Best

History of International Yoga DayYoga is an ancient art of physical, mental, and spiritual practice that gives calmness, peace, confidence, and courage to the people through which they can do several activities in a better way. At every level of existence, it is a state of harmony. Yoga is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity. It originated in pre-Vedic times in India approximately 6000 years ago and requires people to practice meditation in their daily lives so as to attain a healthy and strong life.In ancient times, yoga was practiced by Hindus, Jain, and Buddhists. This ancient wisdom is also known as the supreme science of life. But in a developing world, looking upon the health benefits yoga provides, it is practiced all over the planet. Now the question is why we choose 21 June as the day of Yoga, and not any other day. Actually 21 June is the day of the summer solstice. A solstice is an event when the tilt of a planet’s axis in the northern hemisphere is most inclined towards the star that it orbits – in our case, the earth and the sun.

Now the question arises why chose 21 June as the day of Yoga, and not any other day? June 21 is considered as the longest day of the year with the sun rising early and setting late for the northern hemisphere. The summer solstice is also considered as an important day in Indian mythology as it marks an event that could be considered the start of Yogic science.Who Is Known as the Father of Modern Yoga?Tirumalai krishnamacharya is considered as the father of modern yoga. He was an Indian yoga teacher, ayurvedic healing and scholar. In the 20th century, he was known as one of the most influential yoga teachers. What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2022?The theme of the International Yoga Day 2022, which will be observed on Tuesday is ‘Yoga for humanity’. 

Where will International Yoga Day be celebrated in India?From the heritage city of Mysore, PM Narendra Modi will lead the Yoga Day celebrations. More than 15 thousand people will attend the Yoga celebrations at the Mysore Palace grounds.Who introduced Yoga Day in India?Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered the concept for the day during his speech at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The goal of International Yoga Day is to raise awareness of yoga’s benefits to the population of the country. Importance of International Yoga DayYoga Day is important to make people aware of the benefits of Yoga. Yoga has medical benefits and it helps in curing many diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, alleviating physical injuries, and chronic pain. It helps us to live a healthy lifestyle. Apart from that, it helps a person to get mental peace, get relief from everyday stress, and help spread the message of love, peace, and oneness amongst the people of the world.Why Is Yoga So Popular Among Fitness Seekers?Yoga provides many health benefits. Most people practicing yoga report that they feel less stressed and have a better sense of well being. Many studies showed that yoga can alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as promote good physical fitness. Many people ask Why Do People Do Yoga? The answer lies in the fact that most people do yoga for flexibility, stress relief, health, peace and physical fitness.What Are the 10 Benefits of Yoga?Benefits of Yoga: Yoga is very necessary and beneficial for all human beings if it is practised by all on a daily basis in the early morning. The benefits of Yoga include:-Increased muscle strength and tone.Increased flexibility.Improved respiration, energy, and vitality.Maintaining a balanced metabolism in the human being.Help in reducing weight and also help to maintain Cardio and circulatory health.Improved athletic performance.To help people get relief from everyday stress.To help people get over or fight various medical issues by practicing regular yoga.To help people know the benefit of yoga in sustaining a higher level of physical, mental and spiritual health.Help gain people attention over the holistic benefits of practicing the art of yoga.Yoga Poses That Can Be Done EverydayBridge (Banda Sarvangasana)Downward Facing dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)Child pose (Balasana)Easy pose (Sukhasana) Warrior 1  (Virabhadrasana I) Warrior 2 ( Virabhadrasana II)Triangle  (Trikonasana)Chair (Utkatasana)What Is Bhakti Yoga?This Yoga which is celebrated on 21st June is, however, not the one that can lead to spiritual well-being. That Yoga is Bhakti Yoga, i.e., the Yoga of doing worship. That is the real Yoga because ‘Yog’ literally means ‘connection’. 

This word was initially used with those who used to practice various types of religious acts in order to attain the Almighty, i.e. with those who used to try to connect (Yog) with God. And, those who used to practice the worship were named ‘Yogi’.Then, these Yogis also started doing physical exercises to keep their bodies healthy because of not getting the right way of Worship, they used to practice worship by sitting idle at one place. This way, the physical exercises are also named ‘Yoga’ and are ignorantly associated with spirituality while this Yoga has nothing to do with Bhakti. Bhakti Yoga is different from this Yoga. Only Bhakti Yoga can lead to spiritual success. That true Bhakti Yoga, today, is being granted by Jagatguru Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj alone. If you wish to take Initiation from Jagatguru Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, kindly fill the Online Naam Diksha FormCan Yoga Lead to Salvation?To attain salvation a soul will have to ascend towards Satlok. There is a specific path present in our human body to ascend to Satlok. There are three veins in our nervous system called the Ila, Pingala, and Sushumna. The practitioners of yoga are aware of the third eye or Trikuti, which is situated between the two eyebrows at the back of your head. However, the way towards Satlok is much higher than the crown chakra or Sahsar chakra which is situated above the third eye. The ones who meditate along with yoga can reach the crown chakra.What Was the Purpose of Yoga?Only the ones who are following the way of worship and meditation given by an enlightened saint can ascend to those higher realms which are partly in our body and partly outside it. There are five types of winds that regulate the workings of a human body, about which all the practitioners of yoga are aware

.■ Also Read: Can practicing yoga lead to salvation?However, there are 7 other types of winds that assist a soul to ascend towards the eternal abode-Satlok. And only those who are practicing true worship will be able to take control over those 7 winds. Hence, it can be concluded that performing yoga and meditation alone cannot lead to salvation. There is more to it and only an enlightened saint can give you more information about it.International Yoga Day 2022 Quotes“Be equal minded in both success and failure. Such equanimity is called Yoga”“The union of apana and prana, own rajas and semen, the sun and moon, soul with the supreme soul, the union of all dualities is called yoga”.“Surat Shabd Yoga is for the realisation of true-self”“Yoga is for the welfare of the body. This body is destructible. Perform Bhakti Yoga for the welfare of both your body and soul”.International Yoga Day 2022 ConclusionIn today’s world, there are hundreds of sages and it is a difficult task to identify an enlightened sage.

 However, our holy books have given us information as to how an enlightened sage could be identified. An enlightened saint is one who is aware of the situation of this universe, who has seen Almighty and is aware of His eternal abode-Satlok and who has the knowledge about the deep and hidden secrets of Holy Scriptures of all the religions. That enlightened saint will be able to guide mankind on the route of true worship and meditation to attain Almighty and His eternal abode.Who Is a True Saint?Today there is only one saint in this whole world who is enlightened and is imparting the true spiritual knowledge from all our Holy Scriptures. His name is Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj. He is the only one who is capable of differentiating meditation during yoga sessions and meditation in a spiritual sense and what one individual can attain through either of the practices. To understand what He preaches one will have to listen to the spiritual discourses delivered by Him or read the Sacred books Way of Living.

FAQ about International Yoga DayWho Is Known as the Father of Modern Yoga?Tirumalai krishnamacharya is considered as the father of modern yoga. He was an Indian yoga teacher, ayurvedic healing and scholar. In the 20th century, he was known as one of the most influential yoga teachers. What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2022?The theme of the International Yoga Day 2022, which will be observed on Tuesday is ‘Yoga for humanity’. Where will International Yoga Day 2022 be celebrated in India?From the heritage city of Mysore, PM Narendra Modi will lead the Yoga Day celebrations. More than 15 thousand people will attend the Yoga celebrations at the Mysore Palace grounds.Who introduced Yoga Day in India?Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered the concept for the day during his speech at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. What is the goal of Yoga Day?The goal of International Yoga Day is to raise awareness of yoga’s benefits to the world.International Yoga Day 2022: International Yoga Day is also called World Yoga Day and it is celebrated on June 21st every year. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from Sanskrit which means to join or to unite. The main aim of celebrating international yoga day is to spread awareness amongst the masses regarding the importance and effect of yoga on the health of the people. It holds importance in improving a perfect balance between our materialistic and spiritual well being.

“Perhaps the failure of metaphysics lies in the caution and timidity of metaphysicians, who seem ostensibly so brave. They have sought for rest — which they describe as the highest boon. Whereas they should have valued more than anything restlessness, aimlessness, even purposelessness.”

— Lev Shestov, All Things Are Possible

I SHIFTED (to hogwarts) LAST NIGHT AND HERE ARE SOME STORIES/THINGS THAT HAPPENED INCASE ANYONE WANTS THEM OR NOT ITS FINE IM JUST EXCITED AHH

THIS IS REALLY LONG IM SO SORRY YOU DONT HAVE TO READ IF U DONT WANT TO I LOVE U ANYWAY <3

((I spent like 4ish months at hogwarts when I shifted))

Im a slytherin in my 6th year

Im dating Fred!!!!!!!!!

My absolute best friends are Draco, Cedric, and Ron

And the others in my group are Harry, Hermione and George

All of us walk to the great hall together every day and sit by each other, and then split off after depending on who has classes with who

Draco and I have a brother-sister kinda dynamic , so we pick on each other a lot but have each other's back [slytherin buddiesss]

while Ced and I are the cuddly best friends (NO ROMANCE) who are attached at the hip (when I'm not with Fred lol)

Ron and I are the comedic duo and we always say the stupidest shit- we are the lives of the party, usually always partners in herbology and potions

Ron and Draco literally argue all the damn time but they will behave if I ask them to lol

ok ok ok ok FRED

He takes muggle studies the hour I have care of magical creatures and he always insists on picking me up from COMC even though it's so far and he's always out of breath, but he's always waiting for me as my class ends.

"I nearly knocked snape over on my way down here today"

I literally told him he should just take his broom down instead of fucking sprinting across the grounds and he was baffled like "THATS SUCH A GOOD IDEA WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT YOU"

Always calls me darling, love, sweetheart

Cedric accidentally knocked my books out of my arms one day and said "sorry love, let me help you with that" and Fred got so red and pissed off that ced called me that lmao

Now that I'm starting to remember more Fred got jealous of Diggory a lot- ced gave me a teddy bear for my bday and kissed the top of my head (a friendly kiss no flirtiness) and Fred left and came back with a bigger teddy bear and ced got upset so I had to tell Fred to apologize but now everyone's all good

Fred is so possessive oml- his arms are always around me sometimes I can't breathe through his death grip

I FUCKING KNOCKED OVER MY CAULDRON IN POTIONS AND IT BURNED THROUGH SNAPES SHOE AND RON WAS MY PARTNER AND HE JUST MUMBLED "never in my life did I think I would see snapes toes"

We got detention lmao

HUFFLEPUFFS THROW THE BEST PARTIES MOVE OVER GRYFFINDOR

Seamus blew up my pumpkin juice at dinner and Draco picked up his goblet of water and just splashed it at Seamus's face and it started a food fight

((there weren't like, labeled house tables?? Everyone was all just sitting together and it was so nice, usually Draco sits next to me bc he prefers to talk to me over the others--Seating arrangement is Draco, me, Fred, George and then across the table is Ced, Ron, Harry, & hermione,,, other than that it's just random around us))

DRACO FLINCHES WHEN HERMIONE RAISES HER ARM FOR LITERALLY ANYTHING BECAUSE HE THINKS SHES GONNA PUNCH HIM AGAIN AHHH

Fred and George have tried to switch multiple times to see if I noticed but I always did

Fred took me to hogsmeade and started buying me everything my eyes lingered on for more than a second and I was like freddie where the hell are u getting this money from and he said he made a huge [illegal] quidditch bet with lee

I HAVE NICKNAMES FOR EVERYONE THEY SOUND MEAN BUT WE ALL TEASE EACH OTHER ITS OKAY

Fred: Freddie, Frrrrrredrick, bear (idk why lol)

Cedric: Ced, sunshine (sarcastically)

Ron: *yells across the great hall/classroom/grounds* RONALD, dumbass

Draco: Drake (he rolls his eyes but he totally loves it), bleach (joke on his hair), blondie, your highness (when he's acting bitchy)

George: idiot

Hermione: 'mione, smartie, gal

Harry: Harold even tho his name isn't Harold I call him Harold all the damn time and now people ask if his name is Harold and he just sighs deeply every time someone asks him

Me: everyone calls me princess, I bring everyone together they all love me it's literally my perfect world I love them all so much

I have a lot of little details about fashion and like what we all wear so here they are

draco and I have matching snake rings for slytherin, they're both black and silver

FRED HAS HIS LONG HAIR and he uses my green scrunchie to tie it back during classes and quidditch games MAN BUN FRED MAN BUN FRED

Molly weasley made me a jumper🥺its got my initial on it and she made it green for slytherin

Literally half of my wardrobe is stuff I've stolen from my guy friends. When things get too small on them they all go to me. Fred's pj pants w/ the gryffindor crest on them, dracos old jumper, ced's old quidditch jersey, a warm hat that Ron had but he got a new one and didn't need his anymore

I'm a keeper for slytherin so I get to play with Draco and playing against gryffindor is absolutely hilarious becsuse half of my friends are on the team and also Freddie

We had a five hour game once and Draco FAKE FAINTED so the game would stop- it was a draw and no one knows he fake fainted except for me

Freddie got a necklace for me with his initials on it and I wear it every day

Ron and I sneak into the kitchen at midnight on fridays, sometimes we bake, most of the time we just eat so much food

I TAUGHT THEM VINES AND SNAPE THOUGHT WE WERE CASTING A CURSE OR SOMETHING WHEN I WHISPERED "it is Wednesday my dudes" and Ced, Ron, Fred, George and I all went aaaaaaaaAAAAAAAHHHHHHH and disrupted class

KINDA NSFW WARNING: Fred is perfect omg. I don't want to get SUPER into the spicy details but this man KNOWS WHAT HE WANTS, he's rough yet soft, it's always so loving, HES SUCH A TEASE. When he loses a quidditch game, especially against slytherin(me mwahaha) is when it's the most rough (more motivation for me to play my best I guess), and if I'm upset or we're tired or something that's when it's the softest. We use the room of requirement and a few times it was the quidditch lockers 🤭🤭

My friends are fucking the best, we get into trouble all the time and all of us were speed walking down the hall and laughing because we were all going to go prank the ravenclaws and mcgonnagall saw us walking and started to say something and then just let out an exasperated sigh and turned the other way

SNAPE TOLD DRACO HE WAS TOO GOOD TO BE HANGING AROUND WITH US SO ME AND DRACO PUT A SLEEPING POTION IN HIS GOBLET DURING DINNER AND HE PASSED OUT ON THE TABLE

Overall snape hates me lmao

Harry came back from dumbledore office saying he asked him to go on some stupid quest and I went to his office with 'mione and we told him to stop making harry do stupid shit that could get him killed, well i said that and ''mione asked a bit more nicely lmao

Cormac grabbed my ass when I was walking with Draco and Draco pushed him down the moving staircase

I got called to demonstrate how to pull out a baby mandrake and I put my earmuffs on and pulled it out immediately but forgot to check if everyone else had their earmuffs on and HALF THE CLASS PASSED OUT and Cedric had his on and he just started slow clapping

I HAVE MORE BUT THIS IS ALREADY WAYYYY TOO LONG SO BYE

The Inner Circle

Some character cards I did for @illumicrate back in May for the Starfall box!

SCI-FI/ FANTASY NAME IDEAS

BTW, some of these just sounded “out-of-the-norm” to me in my mind, I’m not sure if they’re established names, but, hey, any word can be a name

Nova (probably one of the most over-used, but sounds cool regardless)

Skid (idk this just came up in my mind, for a hero)

Drax (honestly, any name with “x”)

Alex or Xander

Mace (like “Mace Windu”)

Val, Tal, Cal (you get the gist)

Xelena

A name with numbers (ex. IG-88 from “Star Wars”)

Ludo/Lud/Ludwig/Ludovic (famous war/hero)

Quitus

Rylan

Septimus

Leon

Zed

Arcturus (maybe “Tory” can be a nickname)

Ash

Ax (not a literal axe, but kinda like “axon” if they’re a character who sits at the secret base and transmits messages to the heroes…)

Caelen

Daelen

Aaryaa (like Arya Stark, but I put this name in honour of my friend Aaryaa)

Meara

A name with punctuation in it, like “Obi-Wan”, “Mon-El”

Volt (😭)

Mare (from “The Cruel Prince”)

Jon, J-onn, Jeon, Jh-onn (a twist on traditional names)

Zilda

Scienc-y (Allele, Delta, Axon (as mentioned above))

Ayala

Numbers that sound cool (Eleven, Four (from “Divergent”))

Names of Greek or Roman gods

Artemis

Apollo

Dio (from “Dionysus)

Thena/Xena

Hector

Diane

Vera

Minerva

Sol

Why intrusive thoughts don't manifest.

They don't, because random thoughts don't manifest, your state does, your dominant believe does.

Lemme just break this down a bit more.

So I was watching a psychology video sometime back and the dude in the video asked us to look at the ceiling above us and think that it's going to fall and asked us to hold that thought for 5 seconds, and it did not fall of course and so he concluded "thoughts don't create anything." For a moment my mind was boggled because I could only think of LOA at that time but then I self-speculated, those 5 seconds my main focus was on the fear of the ceiling falling, I did not want it to fall, it was just a thought that it might fall, heavily emphasising on the word "might". Thoughts come with certain emotions and uncertainty, we are not sure whether the ceiling would fall or not but we're scared, there is zero conviction. An intrusive thought comes out of a spontaneous fear which lasts for like a minute or so and then you get distracted and you forget.

Conciously manifesting something, is more of a mindset than thoughts. Even though you don't have to take any steps in 3d, you still have to work for it mentally, and by that I mean, maintaining a good mental diet, persisting, having a consistent faith in the law and the unseen. It is a whole change of mental state that you had before discovering the existence of this law. The kind of thoughts you get just tells you your mental state, if your thoughts are desperate and full of anxiety that just means that you're not living in the end, they are just there to notify you, to remind you, to affirm and persist in the new story, to change your mindset, to acquire the Godly state. So in conclusion, your thoughts don't matter, they are harmless, all you gotta do is flip and get back in the powerful state. In your mind's garden, these intrusive thoughts are like weeds near your favorite plant, telling you to focus on the planttt itself and take care of it so that it can bloom properly, you gotta take them weeds out because they are of no use, you gotta take care of your plant for it to grow well. (You get it!? right. Lol hope this weed and plant analogy fits lmao). Focus on what you want, focus on persisting on the new story, focus on yourself.

Hope this post helped lol.

Karaoke time with moon knight and Spider-Man

Symbolism

I thought I might not be the only writer out there who likes to put symbolism in their stories so I found some things and what they represent!!

Animals

Alligator - stealth, survival

Ant - diligence, industry, community, remarkable strength, hard working, success, patience

Antelope - action

Armadillo - boundaries, self protection

Badger - aggressiveness, passion and drive

Bat - rebirth, longevity, joy, good luck

Bear - gentle strength, dreaming, introspection, power, protection

Beaver - builder, accomplishing goals

Bee - divine messenger, love, service, gathering, community

Bird - enlightenment, perspective, swiftness, vision, prophetic knowledge

Boar - nature-based wealth, prosperity, success, protection, courage

Buffalo - prayer, abundance, survival needs met, good fortune, healing

Bulls’ horns - a good symbol in meditation for motivation

Butterfly - rebirth, the soul, transformation, the three phases of life

Cat - feminine energy, mystical power, used to keep the wearer safe in travel, wholeness

Chameleons - ever-changing future, inconsistency

Cheetah - speed, focus

Cougar - power, swiftness, balance

Cows - red cows are a symbol of hope, inspiring symbol for nurturing efforts

Coyote - trickster

Crane - longevity. A pair of cranes symbolizes “Long Marriage”

Cricket - good luck charm, singing, Spring, fertility

Crow - sacred law, gateway to supernatural, shape shifting, illusion

Deer - graceful gentleness, sensitivity, compassion, kindness

Dog - companionship, health, service, loyalty, protection, future prosperity

Dolphin - manna, joy, childlike play, helpfulness, breath of life, harmony, intelligence, self connection

Donkey - fertility, easy childbirth, efficiency, health, well-being, and luck

Dove - peace, innocence, fidelity, love, gentleness, kindnes

Dragonfly - good fortune, magic, vision, dreams, luck, and ancient knowledge, illusion

Dragon - wisdom due to long lives and potent magic, royalty, Emperor, eternity, courage, strength, rain, Spring

Eagle - courage, spirit, bravery, strength

Elephant - commitment, strength, astuteness

Elk - stamina, pride, power, majesty

Fish - miracles, providence, sea/water magic, good luck and prosperity, foresight, fortune, salmon in particular, are associated with knowledge

Fox - camouflage, adaptability, integration, tricksters, shape shifters, and possessors of great magic

Frog - healing, cleansing, messages, health, honesty, fluidity, purification

Gazelle - awareness

Giraffe - grounded vision

Goat - tenacity, diligence, can help to achieve goals, endure criticism, and stay safe. Goat’s fur or foot - an anti-evil talisman.

Goose - safe return, love of home

Grasshopper - nobility, prosperity

Hawk - nessenger, strength, foresight, truth

Hippopotamus - emotional depths

Horses - power, stamina, speed, transportation and communication - A black horse with a white marking on its forehead is lucky

Hummingbird - joy, pure love, celebration of life

Ladybug - delight, trust

Lamb - filial piety (dutiful respect or regard for parents).

Lion (baby) cubs - inspire mercy and gentleness.

Lion (grown) - inspire strength, courage

Lions - pride, nobility, cunning, courage, just laws, fairness, the sun, images can protect sacred ground.

Lizard - dreaming, foresight, ancient secrets

Lynx - secrets

Monkey - benevolence, drives away evil

Moose - self-esteem, assertiveness

Mountain Lion - wisdom, leadership

Mouse - frugality, rebirth, scrutiny

Opossum - strategy, diversion

Otter - medicine (woman), balanced feminine energy

Owl - deception, wisdom, clairvoyance, magic

Ox - evil spirits that disturb lakes, rivers, and seas

Peacock - wholeness, dignity, beauty, recognition, self assurance, pride

Pig - rebirth and rejuvenation

Porcupine - innocence

Rabbit - fear, fertility, moon magic, speed, swiftness, longevity, courage, strength

Raccoon - dexterity, disguise

Raven - magic

Robin - growth, renewal

Rooster - courageous, warlike disposition, warmth and life of the Universe

Scorpion - the “fire within” that often needs careful tending

Seal - inner voice

Sheep - sacrifice

Snake - cunning, evil, supernatural power

Spider - destiny, fate, weaving

Squirrel - gathering

Swan - grace

Tiger - courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now

Turtle - mother earth

Weasel - stealth

Whale - record keeper

Wolf - teacher, A Guide to the Sacred

Zebra - Individuality

PLANTS

Aloe- Healing, protection, affection

Amaryllis- Pride

Anemone- Forsaken

Angelica- Inspiration

Apple blossom- Preference

Arborvitae- Unchanging friendship

Aster- Symbol of Love, Daintiness

Basil- Good wishes

Bay- Glory

Begonia- Beware

Bittersweet- Truth

Black-eyed Susan- Justice

Bluebell- Humility, kindness

Candytuft- Indifference

Red carnation- My Heart Aches, admiration

- White carnation- Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift

- Pink carnation- I’ll never forget you

- Yellow carnation- Disdain, disappointment, rejection

Chamomile- Patience

Chives- Usefulness

Chrysanthemum- Cheerfulness

Clover, white- Think of me

Coreopsis- Always cheerful

Coriander- Hidden worth

Crocus- spring, Youthful gladness

Cumin- Fidelity

Cyclamen- Resignation and good-bye

Daffodil- Regard

Daisy- Innocence, hope

Dill- Powerful against evil

Edelweiss- Courage, devotion

Fennel- Flattery

Fern- Sincerity

Forget-me-not- True love memories

Gardenia- Secret love

Geranium- oak-leavedTrue friendship

Gladiolus- Remembrance

Goldenrod- Encouragement, good fortune

Heliotrope- Eternal love

Holly- Hope

Hollyhock- Ambition

Honeysuckle- Bonds of love

Horehound- Health

Hyacinth- Games and sport, playfulness, rashness

– Blue Hyacinth- Constancy of love

– Purple Hyacinth- Sorrow, forgiveness, regret

– Yellow Hyacinth- Jealousy

– White Hyacinth- Loveliness, prayers for someone

Hydrangea- Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness

Hyssop- Sacrifice, cleanliness

Iris- A message

Ivy- Friendship, continuity

Jasmine- white- Sweet love

Lady’s-mantle- Comforting

Lavender- Devotion, virtue

Lemon balm- Sympathy

Lilac- Joy of youth

Lily, calla- Beauty

Lily, day- Chinese emblem for mother

Lily-of-the-valley- Sweetness, purity

Lotus Flower- Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth

Magnolia- Love of nature

Marjoram- Joy and happiness

Mint- Virtue

Morning glory- Affection

Myrtle- Good luck and love in a marriage

Nasturtium- Patriotism

Oak- Strength

Oregano- Substance

Pansy- Thoughts

Parsley- Festivity

Peony- Bashful, happy life

Pine- Humility

Poppy, red- Consolation

Rhododendron- Danger, flee

Rose, red- Love, I love you.

Rose, dark crimson- Mourning

Rose, pink- Happiness

Rose, white- Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you

Rose, yellow- Jealousy, decrease of love

Rosemary- Remembrance

Rue- Grace, clear vision

Sage- Wisdom, immortality

Salvia, blue- I think of you

Salvia, red- Forever mine

Savory Spice-  interest

Sorrel- Affection

Southernwood- Constancy, jest

Sunflower- Adoration

Sweet pea- Pleasures

Sweet William- Gallantry

Sweet woodruff- Humility

Tansy- Hostile thoughts

Tarragon- Lasting interest

Thyme- Courage, strength

Tulip, red- Passion, declaration of love

Tulip, yellow- Sunshine in your smile

Valerian- Readiness

Violet- Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty

Wallflower- Faithfulness in adversity

Willow- Sadness

Yarrow- Everlasting love

Zinnia- Thoughts of absent friends

Color

Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)

Pink: love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.

Beige and ivory: symbolize unification. 

Ivory: symbolizes quiet and pleasantness. 

Beige: calm and simplicity.

Yellow: signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.

Dark Blue: Symbolizes integrity, knowledge, power, and seriousness.

Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.

Turquoise: calm. 

Teal: sophistication. 

Aquamarine: symbolizes water. 

Lighter turquoise: a feminine appeal.

Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance.

Lavender: femininity, grace and elegance.

Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.

Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.

Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.

Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.

White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.

Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures), austerity, detachment.