The meaning and symbol of rosemary
Today, let me introduce to you the meaning and symbol of rosemary, as well as knowledge about the symbolic meaning of green plants and flowers related to it. Let's follow the editor to see the specific content!
Rosemary is a plant that exudes a fragrant aroma, with evergreen leaves that can enhance memory. It is currently recognized as the plant with the most antioxidant properties and was chosen as the millennium herb by the International Herb Association, symbolizing love and beautiful memories.
【Symbolism of Flower Language】
Memory: Rosemary is defined as a symbol of love, loyalty, and friendship, with its flower language being memory, wiping away the sorrow of memories. "I will not forget the promises you have given me, please always cherish your love for me, think of me and remember me."
Commemoration: Italians throw a small branch of rosemary into the tomb of the deceased during funeral rituals, representing respect and remembrance for the deceased. In Victorian England, the flower language of rosemary meant commemoration, symbolizing enduring love, unswerving friendship, and eternal remembrance.
Rosemary Flower Divination: You are friendly, good at caring for others, and soothing their emotions, making you a good confidant. However, you are not good at expressing your own emotions and do not know how to use small tactics like coquetry or temper tantrums to attract attention. Often alone and sad, your life will be filled with joy if you find someone who truly understands you.
The meaning and symbol of rosemary
Rosemary Flower Aphorism: You just want to weave a beautiful dream.
【Rosemary Legend】
The fragrance of rosemary is strong. It is said that the ancient Hungarian queen liked to take baths with rosemary. Ancient people believed it could enhance memory, so it was also known as the lighthouse of the sea. When ships lost their way, the lost sailors could use the strong fragrance to find the position of the land. Religious legends enhanced the sacred power of rosemary, and in Europe, it was widely planted around churches, where believers regarded it as a sacred offering, hence the name "Mary's Rose."
Rosemary is far more than just a spice; it has been infused with a lot of cultural connotations by humans.
There are countless romantic legends about rosemary in Western folklore. The fragrance of rosemary is strong. It is said that the ancient Hungarian queen liked to take baths with rosemary, and ancient people believed it could enhance memory, so it was also known as the lighthouse of the sea. When the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, emerged from the sea, she was draped in rosemary.
The original color of rosemary flowers was white. According to legend, when the Virgin Mary was escaping to Egypt with the Baby Jesus, she hung her blue cloak on a rosemary bush by the roadside. The small flowers of rosemary instantly turned blue to show respect for the Virgin Mary, and since then, rosemary flowers have turned into a light blue color and emit a noble fragrance granted by God. It is this unique divine power that has caused rosemary to be planted around churches. Rosemary also inherits characteristics related to Jesus: Jesus was crucified at the age of 33, and the lifespan of rosemary does not exceed 33 years; Jesus was about 180 cm tall, so no matter how well or tall rosemary grows, it will not exceed 180 cm. Westerners also hang rosemary on All Saints' Day, and believers regard it as a sacred offering.