Roses

Of all the flowers, the rose is the most directly connected to romantic love. Also, flowers represent passionate expression, the desire for forgiveness, and the presence or need for joy in your life. They also connect to the fleeting nature of all such things, as flowers wilt and die before long.

The color of the roses has some meaning, where red roses are given to the beloved, white roses indicate pure love on a higher realm, and yellow roses connote the platonic love of friendship.

If the thorns are prominent in your dream, then you are considering the challenges that are associated with love and intimacy.

The health of the bloom also has meaning; the fresher the bud, the more hopeful the promise built into the symbol.

A wilting rose may point to love that has faded.

To dream of seeing roses blooming and fragrant, denotes that some joyful occasion is nearing, and you will possess the faithful love of your sweetheart.

For a young woman to dream of gathering roses, shows she will soon have an offer of marriage, which will be much to her liking. Withered roses, signify the absence of loved ones. White roses, if seen without sunshine or dew, denotes serious if not fatal illness.

To inhale their fragrance, brings unalloyed pleasure.

For a young woman to dream of banks of roses, and that she is gathering and tying them into bouquets, signifies that she will be made very happy by the offering of some person whom she regards very highly.

To dream of roses blooming symbolizes devotion in love and excitement over an upcoming joyous occasion.

A red rose signifies passion, femininity, love, and romance.

To see a white rose represents virginity, purity, or mystery.

A yellow rose means infidelity or jealousy.

To see withered roses in your dream represents death, absence, or a parting with a loved one.

To smell a rose denotes extreme pleasure and happiness.