January:  Carnation

Symbolism: Fascination, Distinction

Shedding the old year's skin, the Carnation readies for the new year ahead.

February: Violet

Symbolism: Sovereignty, Mystic Awareness

The Violet’s perfume beckons depth and otherworldly calm, inducing a sense of true serenity in space and time.

March: Daffodils

Symbolism: New Beginnings

Daffodils mark the first sign of spring. Since my sister was born in March, I drew sister blossoms moving through the seasons together. 

April: Daisy

Symbolism: Innocence, Cheerfulness

Daisies beg to dance along ungroomed fields. Don’t they just pine to be picked into bouquets and daisy chains?

May: Hawthorn

Symbolism: Fertility, Longevity

Mothers and daughters have always shared their hearts. Hawthorn, an herbal blood tonic, has long been a tea steeped in the tradition of easing the heart's growing pains. 

June: Rose

Symbolism: Love, Admiration

A Rose is nothing less than the Queen of Hearts.  Forever seen as the exemplification of romance, the rose speaks for itself, petal by petal. 

July: Lotus

Symbolism: Divinity, Purity

The medicinal Lotus Flower grows from murky waters and purifies its surroundings. Spiritually, it is a sacred symbol associated with rebirth. 

August: Poppies

Symbolism: Sleep,  Remembrance

Horizons burst with poppies after becoming battlefields. Because of this, they are often associated with remembering those lost.

September: Morning Glory

Symbolism: Enlightenment

The Morning Glory’s dancing vine connects blossoms like linked loved ones. One after the other, they raise each other up to reach new heights.

October: Cosmos

Symbolism: Harmony and Order

From the Greek work “Kosmos” which translates to harmonious order, the Cosmos flower is recognized for its symmetrical petals. They were said to attract Faeries in some folklore tales! They are believed to have a strong connection to the throat chakra for removing blockages and are therefore often given before a big day involving speech.

November: Chrysanthemum 

Symbolism: Varies with Color
Red: Love and Fidelity

Used as a medicine, decoration, and symbolic gesture, the “mum” carries deep cultural significance. So beloved by Japanese, it became the official seal for the Japanese Imperial family.

December: Holly

Symbolism: Endurance

A rare winter berry, the Holly feeds and protects many creatures during the snowy seasons. In Christianity, the wreath represents the crown of thorns. In Celtic mythology, the Holly King represents the dark half of the year.