Book of Shadows

A

Abutilon - Meditation
Acacia - Secret love
Acanthis – Secret love
Acorn - Nordic symbol of life and immortality
Agapanthus – Love letter
Allium – Prosperity
Allspice - Compassion
Almond Blossoms – Indiscretion
Aloe – Grief
Alstroemeria – Devotion
Alyssum – Worth beyond beauty
Amaranth - Immortality
Amaryllis - Pride; Timidity
Ambrosia - Love returned
Anemone – Forsaken
Angelica – Inspiration
Aniseed - Restoration of youth
Arbutis - Only love
Apple – Temptation
Apple Blossom – Preference
Aster – Patience
Azalea - fragile passion

B
Baby's Breath - Everlasting Love
Bachelor Button – Single blessedness
Basil – Hate
Bay Leaf – I change but in death
Begonia – Beware
Bellflower - Gratitude
Bells Of Ireland - Good luck
Bird Of Paradise – Magnificence
Bittersweet – Truth
Blackberry – Envy
Black-eyed Susan - Justice
Bluebell - Humility; constancy
Bougainvillea – Passion
Bouvardia – Enthusiasm
Broom - Humility
Borage - Courage
Bouquet of withered flowers - Rejected love
Burnet - A merry heart
Buttercup - Cheerfulness
C
Cabbage - Profit
Cactus – Ardent love
Calendula – Joy
Calla Lilly - Modesty
Camellia – My destiny is in your hands
Candytuft – Indifference
Canterberry Bells - Constancy
Carnation (in general) Bonds of affection; health and energy; fascination; woman love
*Pink - I'll never forget you
*Purple - Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable
*Red My heart breaks
*Solid color-Yes
*Striped- No; refusal; sorry I can't be with you; wish I could be with you
*White-Sweet and lovely; innocence; pure love; woman's good luck gift
*Yellow - Rejection; disdain
Cattail - Peace; prosperity
Celandine – Joys to come
Chamomile – Energy in adversity
Cherry Blossom – Impermanence
Chervil – Sincerity
Chestnut – Do me justice
Chicory - Frugality
Chrysanthemum (in general) - Cheerfulness; You're a wonderful friend
* Red - I love
* White- Truth
* Yellow-Slighted love
Cinquefoil – Beloved daughter
Clematis – Poverty
Clove – I have loved you and you have not known it
Cockscomb – Affectation
Columbine - Desertion
Coreopsis - Always cheerful
Coriander – Hidden worth
Corn – Riches
Cosmos – Joy in love and life
Cowslip – Pensiveness
Crab Apple Blossoms – Ill-tempered
Cranberry – Cure for heartache
Crocus – Youthful gladness
Current – Thy frown will kill me
Cyclamen - Resignation and goodbye
Clover Good luck
Cypress - Mourning
D
Daffodil – New beginnings
Dahlia – Dignity
Daisy – Innocence
Daisy Gerbera - Cheerfulness
Dandelion – Rustic oracle
Daphne – I would not have your otherwise
Daylily – Coquetry
Delphinium – Levity
Dianthus – Make hast
Dittany – Childbirth
Dogwood – Love undiminished by adversity
Dragon Plant – You are near a snare

E
Edelweiss – Noble courage
Elder – Compassion
Eucalyptus - Protection
Euphorbia – Persistence
Evening Primrose – Inconstancy
Everlasting Pea – Lasting pleasure
F
Fennel - Strength
Fern – Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not - True love
Fern (Magic) - Fascination; confidence and shelter
Fern (Maidenhair) - Secrecy
Feverfew – Warmth
Fig - Argument
Fir - Time
Flax – I feel your kindness
Forget-me-not – Forget me not
Forsythia - Anticipation
Foxglove – Insincerity
Freesia – Lasting friendship
Fuchsia – Humble love
G
Gardenia - Refinement
Garland of roses - Reward of virtue
Garlic - Courage; strength
Gentian – Intrinsic worth
Geranuim – True friendship
*Scented – Preference
*Scarlett – Stupidity
*Wild – Steadfast piety
Ginger - Strength
Gladiolus – You pierce my heart
Goldenrod – Careful encouragement
Grass - Submission

H
Hawthorn – Hope
Hazel – Reconciliation
Heath - Solitude
Heather (lavender) - Admiration; solitude
Heather (white) - Protection; wishes will come true
Helenium – Tears
Heliotrope – Devoted affection
Hibiscus - Delicate beauty
Holly – Foresight
Hollyhock – Ambition
Honesty - Honesty
Honeysuckle – Devotion
Hyacinth
*Blue – Constancy
*Purple - I'm sorry; please forgive me; sorrow
*Red or Pink - Play
*White - Beauty
*Yellow – Jealousy
Hydrangea – Dispassion
Hyssop - Wards away evil spirits
I
Ice plant – Your looks freeze me
Impatiens - Impatience
Iris - Message
Ivy - Fidelity and friendship
Ivy - sprig of white tendrils - Anxious to please; affection
J

Jacob’s Ladder – Come down
Jasmine (Carolina) - Separation
Jasmine (Indian) - Attachment
Jasmine (White) - Amiability
Jonquil - Desire
Juniper - Protection

L
Laburnum – Pensive beauty
Lady’s Slipper – Capricious beauty
Lantana – Rigor
Larch - Audacity
Larkspur – Lightness
Laurel – Glory and success
Lavender - Mistrust
Lemon - Zest
Lemon Balm - Brings love
Lemon Blossom - Discretion
Lemon verbena - Attracts opposite sex
Lettuce – Coldheartedness
Liatrus – I will try again
Lichen – Dejection
Lilac – First emotions of love
Lily - Majesty
*Calia) - Beauty
*Day - Coquetry
*Eucharis- Maiden charms
*Orange- Hatred
*Tiger - Wealth; pride
*White - Virginity; purity; majesty; it's heavenly to be with you
*Yellow - I'm walking on air; false and gay
Lily of the valley - Return to happiness
Linden Tree – Conjugal love
Lisianthus – Appreciation
Lobelia – Malevolence
Lotus – Purity
Love-in-a-mist – Perplexity
Love-lies-bleeding – Hopeless but not helpless
Lungwort – You are my life
Lupine - Imagination
M
Magnolia - Dignity
Marigold – Grief
Marjoram – Blushes
Marsh Marigold – Desire for riches
Meadow Saffron – My best days are past
Meadowsweet – Uselessness
Michaelmas Daisy – Farewell
Mignonette - Your qualities surpass your charms
Mimosa - Sensitivity
Mint - Protection from illness; warmth of feeling Marjoram (sweet) - Joy and happiness
Mistletoe – I surmount all obstacles
Mock Orange - Counterfeit
Monkshood – Chivalry
Morning Glory - Coquetry
Moss - Maternal love
Mullein – Take courage
Mustard – I am hurt
Myrtle - Love
N
Narcissus – Self love
Nasturtium – Impetuous love
Nettle – Cruelty

O
Oats – The witching soul of music
Oleander – Beware
Olive - Peace
Orange - Generosity
Orange Blossom – Your purity equals your lovliness
Orange Mock - Deceit
Orchid – Refined beauty
Oregano - Joy
P
Palm leaves - Victory and success
Pansy – Festivity
Passionflower - Faith
Peach - Your charms are unequalled
Peach Blossom – I am your captive
Pear – Affection
Pear Blossom - Comfort
Peony – Anger
Peppermint – Warmth of feeling
Periwinkle – Tender recollections
Persimmon – Bury me amid nature’s beauty
Petunia - Your presence soothes me
Phlox – Our souls are united
Pine - Hope; pity
Pineapple – You are perfect
Pink – Pure love
Plum – Keep your promises
Poinsettia – Be of good cheer
Pomegranate – Foolishness
Pomegranate Blossoms – Mature elegance
Poplar (black) - Courage
Poppy (general) – Fantastic extravagance
*Red -Pleasure; consolation
*White - Consolation; sleep
* Yellow - Wealth; success
Potato – Benevolence
Potato Vine – You are delicious
Prickly Pear - Satire
Primrose - Confidence
Primrose(evening) - Inconstancy
Protea – Courage
Purple Coneflower – Strength and health

Q

Queen Anne’s Lace – Fantasy
Quince - Temptation
R

Ranunculus – You are radiant with charms
Raspberry – Remorse
Redbud – Betrayal
Rhododendron – Beware
Rhubarb - Advise
Rose (general) - Love ; I love you
*Red - Love
*White – A heart unacquainted with love
*Pink - Grace
*Yellow - Infidelity
*Black -Death
*Red & White - Together; unity
*Thornless - Love at first sight
*Single, full bloom - I love you; I still love you
Rose bud - Beauty and youth ; a heart innocent of love
*Red - Pure and lovely
*White - Girlhood
*Moss - Confessions of love
Roses(Bouquet of full bloom) – Gratitude
Roses( Garland or crown of) - Beware of virtue; reward of merit; crown ; symbol of superior merit
Roses ( musk cluster) – Charming
Rose(tea) - I'll always remember
Rose(cabbage) - Ambassador of love
Rose(Christmas) - Tranquilize my anxiety; anxiety
Rose(damask) - Brilliant complexion
Rose(dark crimson) – Mourning
Rose(hibiscus) - Delicate beauty
Rose leaf - You may hope
Rosemary - Remembrance
S
Saffron – Beware of excess
Sage - Long life & good health
Saint John’s Wort - Superstition
Salvia -(blue) I think of you
Saxifrage – Affection
Scabiosa – Unfortunate love
Scarlett Pimpernel – Change
Smilax - Loveliness
Snapdragon – Presumption
Snowdrop – Consolation & hope
Sorrel – Parental affection
Speedwell – Fidelity
Spiderflower - Elope with me
Spirea – Victory
Star of Bethlehem – Purity
Starwort - Welcome
Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage
Stock – You will always be beautiful to me
Stonecrop - Tranquility
Strawberry - Perfection
Sunflower – False riches
Sweetpea – Delicate pleasures
Sweet William - Gallantry

T

Tansy – I declare war against you
Thistle – Misanthropy
Thrift - Sympathy
Thyme – Activity
Trachelium – Neglected beauty
Trillium – Modest beauty
Trumpet Vine – Fame
Tuberose – Dangerous pleasure
Tulip(general) - Fame, charity; perfect lover
*Red - Believe me; declaration of love
*Varegated - Beautiful eyes
*Yellow - Hopeless love
Turnip - Charity
V

Verbena – Pray for me
Vetch – I cling to thee
Violet - Modesty; calms tempers; induces sleep
*Blue - Watchfulness; faithfulness; I'll always be true
*White - Let's take a chance on happiness
Viscaria - Will you dance with me?
W

Wallflower – Fidelity in adversity
Water Lily – Purity of heart
Waxflower – Susceptibility
Wheat – Prosperity
White Aster – Patience
Willow Herb – Pretention
Winter Cherry – Deception
Witch Hazel – A spell
Woodruff - Sweet humility
Y
Yarrow – Cure for a broken heart
Z
Zinnia – I mourn your absence
*Magenta - Lasting affection
*Mixed - Thinking of an absent friend
*Scarlet - Constancy
* Zinnia(white) - Goodness
* Zinnia(yellow) - Daily remembrance