chrysanthemum

Along with cherry blossoms, chrysanthemums are the national flower of Japan, and are considered to be the most noble and beautiful of all flowers.

Its name comes from the Greek word meaning “golden flower.” These flowers symbolize longevity, joy, optimism, and loyalty, and exist in a variety of colors, each with a different meaning.

-Red: excellence in love and passion.

-Yellow: sadness, nostalgia, lost love.

-White: symbolizes purity, loyalty and sincerity.

-Violets: obstacles change and want to overcome.

In Japan, the imperial seal is a 16-note chrysanthemum, which is affixed to official government documents. The chrysanthemum flower’s pattern, which can be likened to the image of the sun, also overlaps with the image of Japan, also known as Hiizukuni (Land of the Rising Sun), and is now sometimes used as a symbolic mark of the country. The flower has always been highly valued not only for its beauty. Useful as a medicinal herbal remedy in ancient times, its extended lifespan led to the cultivation of chrysanthemums of various sizes and colors.

About Tattooing It has been used as a protective talisman in all aspects, spiritual or physical, to protect against evil spirits or as a defense for people doing dangerous work.

Meanings symbolized by the chrysanthemum:

-Nobility.

-Candor.

-Purity.

-immortality.

-Health.

-Perfection.