To continue with the spiritual symbolism of some of the most exquisite flowers, today I am going to talk about the wisteria symbolism.
Wisteria is a beautiful flowery plant whose flowers grow in the shape of a falling cascade, and to be honest, and it’s a real wonder to be looking at it.
I have seen wisteria plants a few times in my life, and I was amazed at their beauty every time.
Wisteria has a powerful spiritual symbolism in many world cultures, but especially in the South Eastern area.
Wisteria has spiritual meanings in the Japanese culture, in Feng Shui and Buddhism, and in the Chinese culture.
Planting wisteria around your house can bring certain energetic benefits as wisteria has a rich spiritual symbolism.
The same goes for tattooing wisteria on your body or giving someone a piece of wisteria.
Thus, let’s explore together a few facts about wisteria and the main spiritual meanings related to wisteria symbolism.
About Wisteria
Wisteria was initially only specific to the Eastern side – Japan, China, and a few countries around that area.
When its beauty was noticed, the wisteria was brought and planted in Europe and the United States as well; however, it is still a rare plant.
Wisteria was brought into Europe for the first time in 1816, and its name was given by the botanist Thomas Nuttall, who wanted to name it “wistaria” in memory of anatomy and anthropology professor Dr. Caspar Wistar.
Unfortunately, this did not go according to plan because the flower’s name was misunderstood and ended up being called “wisteria.”
There are currently about 20 species of wisteria around the world, and the main colors in which this flower can be found are: pink, purple, blue, and white.
Wisteria is considered a plant, but its looks make it seem like a tree. Its special appearance has contributed to its rich and complex spiritual symbolism.
Thus, if you’re passionate about the spiritual symbolism of flowers or you love wisteria, let’s look at the main 15 spiritual meanings and associate it has.
The Spiritual Meanings of Wisteria
#1. Love & romantic feelings
Due to its sweet and gentle appearance, pink wisteria symbolizes love and romantic feelings.
Gifting someone pink wisteria can be a hint that you have feelings towards that person.
However, be mindful of the fact that in Japanese culture, blue wisteria symbolizes rejection in love due to the famous Kabuki drama “Fuji Musume,” released in 1820.
In this play, a woman waits for her lover under a wisteria vine and falls completely in love with him.
Unfortunately, her love is not reciprocated, and she is rejected and left heartbroken. Thus, in Japanese culture, the blue wisteria has become a symbol of pain and rejection.
If you want to show someone that you love them by gifting them wisteria, make sure the wisteria is pink.
#2. Sadness
Because of its falling shape – resembling the “crying willow,” wisteria also symbolizes sadness.
If you look at a wisteria plant closely, you will realize that it kind of looks like it is “crying.”
This meaning also comes from Korean culture, in which the legend about wisteria is around two sisters who loved the same man.
Because they did not want to compete with each other for his love, they decided to commit suicide together.
It is said that one of them became the branches of the wisteria, and the other one became the falling flowers of the wisteria.
Thus, one of the main wisteria meanings is sadness and sacrifice.
#3. Welcoming vibes
In some world cultures, the wisteria is used as a welcoming omen. If you want your house to be more welcoming, you can plant wisteria around it, or if you want to say “welcome” to someone in a completely unique manner, you can gift them a branch of wisteria.
The blue and white wisteria are usually the types of wisteria which are considered to symbolize a warm “welcome.”
#4. Devotion
Because of how wisteria is depicted in Japanese and Korean culture, this flower oftentimes symbolizes devotion.
Blue and white wisteria gifted to someone symbolize “I am devoted to you.”
The meaning of devotion is also related to wisteria’s meaning in Buddhism, where wisteria is used in temples for worship and prayer.
As worship and prayer are associated with devotion, wisteria has become a symbol of all these.
You can offer someone wisteria if you wish to let that person know that you care about them and their wellbeing.
#5. Youth
White and blue wisteria oftentimes symbolize youthfulness and energy. This meaning comes especially from the Chinese culture and is mainly related to how wisteria has been interpreted in this culture.
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