Love is one of the most incomprehensible and mostзагадочных тайн мироздания. Объяснить, что это такое, не могут ни ученые мужи, ни деятели искусства, ни историки, ни психологи, ни медики. Таинство истинной любви недоступно человеческому пониманию. Она всегда будет значимей и глубже того, что мы можем выразить в каких-то знакомых разуму формах. Да и нужны ли они нам, эти грубые формы? Испокон веков человечество создает символы любви и счастья и воспринимает это неземное чувство при помощи этих символов. Они существуют у многих, населяющих нашу планету, народов. Мало того, у каждого человека имеет собственное представление о любовной символике. Однако существуют и общепринятые символы любви. 
Symbols of eternal love
Well, who among us doesn't know about the mosta common symbol of eternal love - the image of a heart? They say that it owes its origin to a pair of swans, who, swaying on the surface of the water against the backdrop of the sunset, tenderly joined their heads and chests. Swan couples, having met once, never part, so swans are also a symbol of love and fidelity for life. People can only dream of such devotion to each other! It was this desire in man that served as an impetus for the creation of the symbolism in the form of a heart, displaying the eternal unity of a loving couple. However, there are other versions of why the heart became a symbol of love. For example, some researchers of this issue are of the opinion that its origin is quite prosaic and is associated with the shape of women's buttocks, which was praised by the ancient Greeks as the most beautiful part of the female body. Another common symbol of eternal love is the rose. Many things are associated with this magnificent flower. A rose is a symbol of perfection, beauty, heavenly bliss, the eternal mystery of life, but it can also symbolize rebirth, and death, and resurrection, and virginity, and the divine light of the universe... And only a scarlet rose is an image of love and passion. It is an Egyptian symbol of eternal love, beauty, memory. Why did it become an Egyptian symbol of love? Because in Ancient Egypt, these amazing flowers were dedicated to the goddess Isis, personifying marital fidelity, tenderness, feminine beauty, fertility, motherhood. On one of the pedestals of the monument to Isis, the words were carved: "I am everything that was, that is, and that will be." But it is love that is "what was, that is, and that will be"... So what else can be its symbol, if not scarlet roses, intended for Isis? In general, there are quite a lot of flowers that symbolize love. These are red carnations, scarlet tulips, jasmine, daisies, forget-me-nots, peonies that symbolize love passion, and lilacs that symbolize romantic love. And finally, the modest chamomile that is well known to all of us. There are also many trees that symbolize love and happiness. These are maple, birch, willow, grapevine, poplar, ash, myrtle and even spruce. They all mean the depth and inviolability of life based on the principles of love. The Chinese symbol is the tangerine tree, which is an image of undying passion. Its sweet, slightly sour fruits awaken passion in people and are capable of making even an aging person experience feelings of such strength that are possible only in early youth. Another symbol of fidelity and love is a pair of cooing doves. This couple personifies everlasting affection, harmony, mutual understanding and devotion to each other. Birds of love are also considered to be red parrots living in Africa, which, when gathering in pairs, sit as close to each other as possible. And swallows, which mean tenderness, happiness and home warmth. And nightingales, singing of pure love. And even a duck with a drake, symbolizing the attraction of a girl and a guy.
Stones - symbols of love
Precious and semi-precious stones were alreadySince time immemorial, magical properties have been attributed to them, one of which is the ability to protect from longing for unrequited love and to attract this love. For example, the symbols of love among the ancient Egyptians were turquoise, emerald and rock crystal, and the symbols of love among the ancient Romans were diamond and sapphire. They have not lost their meaning today, but not everyone knows what jewelry with a particular stone indicates. So…
- Aquamarine - a stone of lovers, guarding family happiness;
- Diamond is the stone of innocence and happiness;
- Amethyst is a stone that symbolizes faithful and faithful love;
- Beryl is a symbol of the family of love and loyalty;
- Turquoise is a stone of happiness and unfailing love;
- Rock crystal is a symbol of mutual love, providing a happy relationship with the opposite sex for many years;
- Pearl is a stone that protects from the pains of unrequited love;
- Emerald is a stone of happiness and enduring joy;
- Moonstone or selenite is a mineral, considered a symbol of divided love and overcoming of love obstacles;
- Sapphire is a stone that is the symbol of the family of love and faithfulness;
- Carnelian - a mineral that preserves family peace and happiness and protects from evil spells;
- Pink tourmaline is a stone that is a symbol of attracting love tender, clean and reliable.
Stones as love talismans are used verylong ago. Centuries of experience in using minerals to achieve happiness allowed people to create rules for using this or that mineral according to the signs of the zodiac. Therefore, if we want to buy jewelry with a symbol stone, we need to find out which one suits us best. Otherwise, the amulet will simply be useless.
Symbols of love on Feng Shui
Now let's see what he recommends to us.use the art of creating your own comfort and happiness called "feng shui" as a symbol of love, which is so popular these days. Its symbols and talismans give you the opportunity to touch the world of eternity and call upon the good forces that can solve all your love problems. A picture of peonies is considered to be a particularly powerful talisman and symbol for attracting love in feng shui. A single woman or unmarried girl should hang such a picture near the entrance to the bedroom. In the same case, when your loved one is already nearby, a picture of peonies placed in the shared bedroom will make him more loving. Crystals, displayed or hung in the bedroom, in its southwestern corner, are also a symbol of love and happiness. Before placing the crystals in their proper place, they should be kept in salt water for seven days. Another very powerful talisman and symbol are paired images and figurines, signifying the unity of the male and female principles. These can be figurines of a pair of swans, doves, mandarin ducks, frolicking fish, a human couple of a man and a woman displayed in an apartment - anything that demonstrates a close community of two creatures of different sexes. In general, there are quite a lot of symbols and signs of love, and sometimes they are completely unexpected things. For example, how many of us know that our ordinary gloves are a real symbol of love? However, this is true. In the past, if an aristocratic man wanted to marry a woman, he would ask for her hand. As a result, a woman's hand in a glove, and along with it the glove, became a symbol of love and marriage. Lace is also such a symbol. Many years ago, noble women, going out in society, always took lace handkerchiefs with them. As soon as a lady dropped her handkerchief, the man next to her would immediately pick it up. Often, women dropped their handkerchiefs on purpose, wanting to meet this man. As a result, lace scarves, and then lace, began to be associated with love relationships. In a word, any object associated with this amazing feeling can become a symbol of love. The main thing is to believe in it with all your soul. Love surrounds us and accompanies us everywhere, and if we call it with our heart, it will definitely answer and give happiness. We recommend reading:
