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Birthday Flower for OCTOBER is MARIGOLD

MoonFlower — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:42:52 +0000

With their rich, autumn-colored hues, marigolds are the quintessential October birth flower. Early Christians called marigolds Mary’s Gold, and placed it by statues of the Virgin Mary. Brilliant and colorful, with a late-harvest warmth and a broad open bloom, marigolds signify affection and grace.

Birthday Flower for AUGUST is the GLADIOLA

MoonFlower — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:18:29 +0000

The birthday flower for August is the gladiola, which signifies strength and moral integrity. Its name comes from “gladius”, the Latin word for sword, just to make a point. Although its sword-shaped stems may imply Roman gladiators, gladiolas are also romantic flowers capable of piercing a heart with their beauty. Infatuation is another one of its meanings.

Birthday Flower for JULY is DELPHINIUM

MoonFlower — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:21:40 +0000

With its lush, dolphin-shaped flowers, the delphinium symbolizes an open heart and ardent attachment. It is also known as larkspur, and it signifies feelings of lightness and levity. The gentle hues and refreshing fragrance of this summer birth flower give it a refreshing and distinctive natural beauty.

Birthday Flower for JUNE is the ROSE

MoonFlower — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:13:04 +0000

The rose has long been a symbol of love and passion, and is rich with history and meaning. Cleopatra lured Mark Antony with a room knee-deep in rose petals, and the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite presented a rose to Eros. With roses, each color can convey a distinct meaning, and the number of stems can represent a unique message. Roses are appropriate for almost any occasion, and this June birth flower always signifies beauty and perfection.

Birthday Flower for MAY is the LILY

MoonFlower — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:58:47 +0000

In the language of flowers, this May birth flower represents purity of heart, majesty, and honor. Lilies were revered by the ancient Greeks who believed they sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of the gods. There are many varieties of lilies. The white Madonna lily represents virtue and is associated with the Virgin Mary. The lily of the valley conveys humility and sweetness.

Birthday Flower for APRIL is DAISY

MoonFlower — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:12:04 +0000

Synonymous with child-like playfulness and joy, the April birth flower captures the essence of a happy-go-lucky, forever-young attitude that comes with with Spring. Legend has it that the daisy originated from a nymph who wanted to escape attention by transforming herself into a charming but unassuming wildflower.

Birthday Flower for MARCH is DAFFODIL

MoonFlower — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:27:29 +0000

The bright yellow daffodil is like a long-awaited friend returning home when it pokes through late winter’s ground. Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, particularly when presented in an abundant bouquet, daffodils promise happiness and joy.

Birthday Flower for FEBRUARY is the IRIS

MoonFlower — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:23:05 +0000

With majestic purple hues and soaring slender stem, this dignified and graceful February birth flower dates back to Ancient Greece. Iris was the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow (the Greek word for Iris), and acted as the link between heaven and earth. The iris’s three upright petals symbolize faith, valor and wisdom.

Birthday Flower for JANUARY is CARNATION

MoonFlower — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:36:04 +0000

Originally from Asia, where they’ve been cultivated for the last 2,000 years, this winter birth flower is a richly colorful and fragrant gem. Representing pride, beauty, admiration and gratitude, the carnation’s multilayered, feathery soft petals conceal a hardy core – an appropriate paradox for this first-month-of-the-year flower.

Birthday Flower for DECEMBER is POINSETTIA

MoonFlower — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Legend has it that poinsettias began as a humble weed. When a little girl who could not afford a grander gift placed weeds on a church alter, they turned into brilliant red blooms. The December birth flower also symbolizes good cheer and merriment, a fitting tribute to the holiday season.

Birthday Flower for NOVEMBER is CHRYSANTHEMUM

MoonFlower — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:44:03 +0000

Chrysanthemums are a symbol of the sun, and have held many noble positions in ancient cultures. The Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of their petals to represent perfection, and Confucius suggested they be used as an object of meditation. Signifying optimism and happiness, it’s said that a single petal of this November birth flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life.

Birthday Flower for SEPTEMBER is the ASTER

MoonFlower — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:28:55 +0000

Asters have had a long association with magical powers due to their lush texture, rich hues, and wildflower beauty. In ancient times, it was believed that when aster leaves were burned, their perfume would drive evil away. This Autumn birth flower is known today as a talisman of love and an enduring symbol of elegance.