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Day #77

What Does the Marigold Flower Mean?

Aside from being an important part of any organic garden as a pest deterrent, the Marigold has loftier meanings like:

• Despair and grief over the loss of love
• The beauty and warmth of the rising sun
• Winning the affections of someone through hard work
• Creativity and the drive to succeed
• Desire for wealth
• Cruelty and coldness due to jealousy
• Sacred offerings to the Gods
• Remembering and celebrating the dead
• Promoting cheer and good relations in a relationship

While the Marigold has picked up a few negative connotations over the years, most of what it means remains positive in contemporary times.

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We planted Marigolds down our driveway yesterday. We planted them because of their bright colour and joy they bring to us. Yes they are a pest deterrent, and maybe we are doing a Sacred offering to the Gods (so we can have a bounty harvest this year!)

 

 

 

Enjoy the season!

 

See you tomorrrow! 

 

 

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