Chrysanthemums

Another bloom that is said to be lucky, mums are cherished in Asian cultures for symbolizing wealth, prosperity, luck, longevity, and peace.

The most popular feng shui symbol of the chrysanthemum is the energy of happiness and joy that it brings into one’s home. Because chrysanthemums represent the sun – especially the ones with golden yellow color flowers – they bring into your home the energy similar to the happy, life-giving energy brought by the sun.

Chrysanthemum in Feng Shui

Chrysanthemums signify longevity not just in health, but in happiness, love and harmony as well.

In fact, anything with a desire for long-lasting durability can be enhanced by the symbolic representation of the chrysanthemum.

This means that application of the placement of chrysanthemums can be applied with reference to the trigrams or with 8 mansions feng shui.

As each trigram can represent a particular member within a family, the golden yellow flowered plant can be placed in the home sectors that represents certain individual to call on longevity.

When in doubt, the best directional area to place them will be the northwest where the Chien trigram is or the southwest where the Kun trigram resides.

In 8 mansions feng shui, paintings or real chrysanthemum flowers can be placed in either the Yen Nien or Tien Yi sectors.

For living spaces, avoid those in color of white, pink and purple.

The Meaning of the Chrysanthemum Flower

The Chrysanthemum is the flower of the month for November, and this beautiful flower comes with a wide variety of meanings all across the globe. In Asia the chrysanthemum signifies life and rebirth, making them great gifts for birthdays and baby showers. In Europe the chrysanthemum signifies an expression of sympathy. Chrysanthemum’s are typically looked at as a flower that signifies respect and honor in America.

The color of the flower can also affect the meaning behind the chrysanthemum. For example, if you receive a red chrysanthemum from someone, it is a symbol of love. A yellow chrysanthemum blossom on the other hand signifies neglected love or sorrow. A white chrysanthemum is a symbol of loyalty and devoted love. In general, chrysanthemums are believed to represent happiness, love, longevity and joy.

This November, why not show the loved ones in your life just how much you care for them with a beautiful chrysanthemum gift from Eastern Floral, the trusted go-to florist in the Michigan area for over 60 years? Eastern Floral is an award winning florist that has been serving the Grand Rapids area for decades, offering a wide selection of floral designs and gift baskets.

This Fall Mum is the perfect way to say “I Love You” this month! A bright bouquet of red and orange chrysanthemums come beautifully arranged in a beautiful basket pot- sure to put a smile on any loved one’s face!

Everyone will be “green with envy” when they see this beautiful design of cymbidium orchids, fuji mums, hypericum berries, and mini hydrangea in a recycled glass container.