Love is divine and there is a list of symbols to signify love. These symbols are a great way to express love. The heart shape is the most popular symbol of love. But, then there are many more signs and symbols to signify or fortify love. Different civilizations have adopted love symbols in unique ways. You can use these symbols creatively to convey love to that someone special in your life.
What are Love Symbols? Love symbols help us to describe our hidden emotions which we cannot otherwise portray. Love is vast. So, how to express this vastness becomes an issue for us. Here comes the use of these love symbols. Though small in size (in general) they easily pass on our thoughts for the moment to our beloved. Actually, love symbols are the mediums to accelerate love and make life worth living.
With the passage of days, our definition of love may change colors but you will find symbols to signify all these meanings of love. We express our love with the help of love symbols more lucidly than we ever could with words.
Love Symbols and Their Significances
Heart- There is a famous line, “A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you.” A heart through which a cupid’s bow passes is a famous symbol of love. The arrow is rumored to have diamond tips.All the cultures accept heart as symbol of not only love but also joy, charity and compassion. The heart in our body is said to be the seat of love and the veins of the heart are attached to the third finger of the left hand in which wedding rings are worn. This belief and tradition is age old. Even Alchemists and Magicians used this symbol while dealing in love issues. It is graphically represented as a triangle (inverted).
Rose- When we say “I love you” to someone the picture of a red rose automatically comes to our mind. Proposals are incomplete without gifting a red rose. This flower symbolized love, peace and forgiveness.There are 72 different colors in which roses are available. Each color denotes a different emotion.On Valentines Day (14th February every year) the florist’s shops are flooded with red roses. If you have a sweet-heart then you should consider yourself lucky that you can present someone with this amazing love symbol.However, be careful not to allow any thorn hurt your heart-beat while you present him or her with the flower.
Cupid- The word Cupid in Greek means desire. In some renowned paintings cupids are shown blindfolded to highlight the fact that love is blind. It is said that when Cupid strikes individuals love blossoms.It is amazing to think the logic why people fall in love? Well! There is no definite answer to this question. It is believed that Cupid (son of Goddess Venus) strikes the arrow and people fall in love. It is believed that after Cupid strikes the arrow people fall in love with the person they see first. On Valentine’s Day centerpieces, cards and paintings ofCupid are sold in plenty punching a hole in the pocket of many lovers.
Apple- This fruit signifies love. It also stands for abundance and fertility. History and even pre-history proves that apple played a big role in igniting and nurturing love. Dinoysus (Greek wine god) offered this love-fruit to Aphrodite to win love.Apple also signifies love and feminism. It is a symbol of peace and adoration amongst the Chinese people.
Harp- The harp is a very old musical instrument and symbolizes love. This is associated with music, art and poetry. Harp has a mythological connection with Celtic civilization.This is supposed to be the bridge between the heaven and earth. In Norway and Iceland, harp means higher form of love which leads to paradise.
Love Knot- The concept of love knot crept into the society from young Muslim women. These ladies used to send messages of love woven via knots in a carpet. This actually is an Arabic tradition. The concept of love knot exists till date.
Love Birds or Doves- Doves are believed to be birds who reflect love, innocence, purity and meekness. It is also believed that on Valentine’s Day they find their mates.On Valentine’s Day shop sell centerpieces of two doves, preferable made of ceramic or glass. These are favorite gifts of love.Aphrodisiacs of Love
Herbal Aphrodisiacs- From time immemorial the herbs and spices with delighting tastes and mesmerizing aroma have been believed to be catalysts in increasing sexual desires. These have the power to arouse lovers. The natural aphrodisiacs do not need any prescription. Some simple herbs available in natural surroundings in abundance are believed to accelerate love. There are six such herbs which are believed world-wide to ignite love and passion. Why not experiment these and relish the outcome?
7 Natural Love Potions- There are seven potions which are believed to cure male impotency and female infertility. They also arouse sexual feelings. These originated as folklore and myth but present day scientific tests have also proved the power of these potions. Today, even science supports their use.
10 Godly Herbs- These are different from the above mentioned aphrodisiacs of love. These herbs have been used by gods in mythology and also during the historical times. There are many stories associated with these herbs.
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