Why Is the Rose a Symbol of Love?

History

• The Greek and Roman goddesses Venus and Aphrodite have always been associated with red roses because of their beauty, strength and potential to harm. These goddesses were beautiful, but could also be deadly, just as the rose is beautiful, but is full of thorns and must be handled carefully.

Significance

• Varying bouquets of roses have different meanings, depending on how many roses are added. Also, when you choose a rose, each color has a different meaning.

Types

• Red roses stand for pure or only love, while pink roses can mean admiration and grace. White roses stand for heaven, and yellow for joy. There are further variations, such as rose buds meaning innocence and youth, while tea roses are a symbol for never forgetting someone.

Features

• Another feature of roses is when two roses are intertwined together at the stems. This signifies an engagement. A rose crown signifies virtue.

Considerations

• Another consideration to remember is that when you combine different colored roses, the meaning changes. For example, white and red rose bouquets have always stood for unity or uniting. Red and yellow roses stand for a joyous life.