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    Almond blossoms are beautiful and delicate pinkish and white; with a extensive and ancient symbology.

    They bloom on almond branches in late winter long before their leaves. They have a special meaning in different fields and in this article you will get to know them all.

    Almond Blossom Characteristics

    The Almendro tree which belongs to the family of amygdaloidcomes from Asia Minor, some think Persia, others Egypt.

    Its trunk can reach 8 meters in height in hard and dark wood. At the end of winter, green shoots grow, which quickly turn into very delicate and beautiful white and pink flowers.

    These flowers have 5 white or light pink petals in perfect symmetry, connected by a starry center of a darker or green tint. Its yellowish pistils also stand out, crowning the center of the flower and attracting birds and butterflies.

    It's a southern tree needs warm sandy soil, as well as little fertilizer. It is easy to care for, but it cannot survive frost, cold winds or excess humidity. At the end of winter and spring it is covered with flowers and later it offers its fruits.

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    It is a beautiful tree for seasonally oriented gardens.

    Meaning of almond blossom

    Almendro's flower is dressed in white, with woven blankets for the two cold months. He is an explorer or an advance, climbing the elevations of the terrain or a captain whose troops are the different kinds of flowers.

    (Andalusian poem from the 11th century)

    Almond blossoms can represent different concepts, let's see the most famous ones here:

    Meaning of almond blossom according to Greek legends

    In ancient Greece, the almond tree and its flowers had a lot of supporting mythology.

    • They say that during a nap the god Zeus let out a few drops of semen which fell to earth and gave life to a hermaphrodite being named Agdistis, years later Dionysus cut off his genitals and when they fell on the ground, they have become a young almond tree. .

    This tree did not flower, but it gave a fruit which impregnated Sangarios, the daughter of the god of the river. Since then, it is believed that almonds have the power to procreate.

    • Another legend says that one of King Midas' daughters, called Fílide, fell in love with Acamante, a soldier who abandoned her to go fight in the Trojan War. After hearing of the fall of the city, Philides traveled daily to the coast to receive the Athenian fleet.

    On the ninth day without seeing her lover's ship, Fílide believes that Acamante is dead and she herself dies of grief for his loss.

    Moved by the sadness of the young woman, Athena transforms the corpse into an Almendro tree.

    The next day, Acamante's ship, which had been delayed for repairs, reached the coast. And Acamante runs into the forest to mourn his lover when he learns of his death.

    Caressing the tree, Phylides from her new tree form suddenly blossoms to comfort her lover.

    This is why almond blossoms mean: eternal love, love beyond death or the comfort of the loved one.

    Meaning of the fruits and flowers of the almond tree in Egyptian culture

    For the ancient Egyptians, almonds were a gift from the gods to satisfy hunger. It is also a symbol of prosperity, wealth and health.

    It is said that Cleopatra took milk baths with almond blossom essence. On the other hand, almonds were a fairly common ingredient in Egyptian cuisine.

    It is believed that they also had transcendental significance since they were found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

    Biblical meaning of almond blossom

    The Christian, Jewish and Islamic religions inherit and transform the symbolism of the almond blossom from the Hebrew traditions, in whose language the almond is: shaqed, which means "who wakes up", "watchman" and "light".

    Let's see the connotations in each religion:

    Meaning in Jewish culture

    It is said that through the base and roots of an Almendro tree we can reach the mysterious city of light(which in Hebrew means almond), this city protects the stay of immortality, and that is why not everyone can find it so easily.

    In the scriptures, Jacob discovers it by having a vision at this location, for which he later renames it as beit el which means "House of God".

    Almond blossoms are then a key to finding the secret of eternal life, which is hidden. While eating almonds means you've discovered the secret.

    For its part, the almond too directly represents Jehovah.

    Meaning of the almond in the Christian religion

    Inheritance of Hebrew symbology concept. The almond is believed to represent Jesus Christ and eternal life.

    They say it underlies all human beings, and that is why the Virgin Mary was able to give Light.

    In images of Mary and Jesus from the Middle Ages, both are usually inside an almond or a mandorla.

    This ellipsoidal shape whose points point towards the sky and the earth commemorating the union between the spiritual and the physical, and also the origin of the flower of life.

    On the other hand, in Genesis we read that God instructed Moses to make a candlestick with 7 arms so that when lit it looks like a blossoming almond tree.

    Also in NM 17, flowers and ripe almonds are described as sprouting from Aaron's rod, as a symbol of his connection with God.

    Islamic Meaning of Almond Blossoms

    In the Quran it is written that flowers and plants are one God's gift to men.

    Thus, the almond blossoms that bloom profusely before spring move and encourage men to look forward to new opportunities in the months to come.

    It is said that one of the Muslim kings of Granada, on the occasion of cheering up his wife who was the daughter of the King of Navarre and who longed for the white and snowy peaks of his land;

    He planted a row of tall almond trees near the Alhambra, so that each spring the hill was filled with a curtain of exuberant white flowers.

    The quote of this story is read in the diaries of the Infante Don Juan Manuel, nephew of Alfonso X "el Sabio"

    And it happened that one day, being in Cordova in the month of February, a snow fell; e, when Ramaiquía saw her, he started crying; and the king asked her why she was crying and she told him that because she never left him on the ground to see snow.

    And the king, to please him, had almond trees planted throughout the Sierra de Córdoba; because Cordoba is a warm land and it does not snow there every year, that in February the almond trees appear in bloom and look like snow, making him lose his desire for snow.

    (Infant don Juan Manuel, Count Lucanor)

    Meaning of almond blossom in the language of flowers

    For all we have seen, almond blossom is linked to:

    • light and virtue.
    • Eternity.
    • The secret to finding immortality.
    • Everlasting love.
    • Comfort for the loss of a loved one.
    • Arrival of spring and joy.
    • The unexpected arrival of joys or opportunities.
    • Gratitude.
    • Impatience.
    • Seek forgiveness.

    Almond Blossom Uses

    The essence of almond blossom has medicinal purposes. It is recommended to revitalize us in the face of fatigue and stress. It has aphrodisiac properties, and also helps calm the mind and reduce anxiety.

    For the developing young, it is perfect for regulating hormones, stabilizing mood and emotional balance.

    In oils they cause erotic and seductive reactions, although they are also widely used in beauty rituals for their moisturizing, nourishing and rejuvenating properties.

    Many white magic rituals use almond blossom in potions for widows, to heal love wounds, find love, and achieve prosperity.

    "And you have already found your connection with the almond blossoms? We invite you to learn more about the language of flowers here.