Symbols-Almond Blossom

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Bravery, Purity and Maturity

I love symbols for their ability to tell more than it's on the surface. Here's why I research the meanings of symbols in art and literature.

If you are like me and love making presents with meaning you might consider finding a symbol telling it all without words.

Almond symbolizes early blooming, being the first tree to blossom-January in Palestine, March in England. It also has religious aspects and is mentioned numerous times in the Bible. The almond blossom on the Aaron's rod shows God's will and communicates it to people giving sweet almonds if people follow the right path, and sour ones if they don't. Almonds symbolize also Mary, the Mother of Christ in lots of paintings. In literature almonds are connected to age being compared to white hairs for their white blossom, and to premature blooming in some works.

In Italian weddings almond bloom has a special meaning- that of five wishes of health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and a long life for the young couple.

Almond blossoms "bloom" in Greek mythology where Phyllis deserted by her lover Demaphoon is transformed into a bare almond tree. Remorseful upon his return seeing the bare tree he embraces it and the tree blooms in lovely flowers.

The blossom also signifies hope, while the almond-fruitfulness.

Almond Blossom Poster Print by emele1

Bravery

If you want to tell someone he means a lot to you for his courage, almond blossom is a great way to do it (naturally accompanied with the right card and text, if he doesn't know of almond blossom symbolism.)

Branches with Almond Blossom by Vincent Van Gogh print



Branches with Almond Blossom by Vincent Van Gogh by vintage_poster



Almond Blossom Branches, Vincent van Gogh print
Almond Blossom Branches, Vincent van Gogh by masterpiecesofart Almond print
Almond by aneotropical Almond Blossom Fence postcard
Almond Blossom Fence by profilesincolor

Purity

Almond blossom can mean purity interpreted as the symbol of Mary, Mother of Christ. Almond blossom presents can be a great way to tell that special someone you trust him and see him as pure, immaculate and flawless.

Vincent van Gogh keychain
Vincent van Gogh by Ladiebug



Spring Flowers 6 POST CARDS POST CARD Blossoms postcard
Spring Flowers 6 POST CARDS POST CARD Blossoms by Basleeartprintgifts


Van Gogh Almond Branches in Blossom necklace
Van Gogh Almond Branches in Blossom by VanGoghColors

Prunus triloba (flowering almond) print
Prunus triloba (flowering almond) by Botany_Boy

Maturity and Age

If you mean to communicate with your present your respect for an elderly person you also can use the tender symbolism of the white flowers of almond blossom as a representation of their white hairs.

Almond Tree in Blossom, Vincent van Gogh print
Almond Tree in Blossom, Vincent van Gogh by masterpiecesofart



Poster-Classic Art-Van Gogh 18 print
Poster-Classic Art-Van Gogh 18 by lovearthouse



Blossom Mom Card card
Blossom Mom Card by emele1



One Day at a Time Almond Blossoms Poster print
One Day at a Time Almond Blossoms Poster by Recovery

God's Will

In case you'd like to refer to God's approval for people's deeds which was the message of the almonds in the Bible, when you appreciate a good deed by a person, almond blossom is your perfect messenger.

Almond blossom gift tags profilecard
Almond blossom gift tags by editionha



Blossoms 'n' Butterfly magnet
Blossoms 'n' Butterfly by TailoredType



Blossoms 'n' Butterfly magnet
Blossoms 'n' Butterfly by TailoredType

Almonds from Amazon

Besides just being beautiful you can utilize almonds in some more ways. Find your best purpose for almonds on Amazon.
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Spring Messenger

Almond blossom is the messenger of coming spring. If someone brightens your life like this wonderful season almond flowers say it perfectly.

CALENDAR PINK TREE BLOSSOMS Calendar Spring calendar
CALENDAR PINK TREE BLOSSOMS Calendar Spring by Basleeartprintgifts



Almond Blossoms Notecard card
Almond Blossoms Notecard by ggbythebay



Truck in Almond Orchard - Poster print
Truck in Almond Orchard - Poster by shaughey



Almond blossom postcard - Chirivel, Spain postcard
Almond blossom postcard - Chirivel, Spain by Molly_Sky

Love almond blossom?

  • bloomingrose May 12, 2012 @ 9:14 am | delete
    An intelligent lens - an almond blossom for you today.
  • d-artist May 6, 2012 @ 9:50 am | delete
    Lovely lens! Yes I love almond blossoms and almonds...as well as having an interest in symbols...I made a lens on Medical Symbols a few years back.
  • Tipi Apr 1, 2012 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    How lovely, inspired and inspiring...I love symbolic meanings!
  • GramaBarb Feb 16, 2012 @ 12:27 am | delete
    Beautiful! Pinned!
  • Edutopia Feb 15, 2012 @ 8:57 am | delete
    A beautiful blossom and a great and informative lens. Good job!
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