Aster Birth Flower For September Born
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How Do Asters Look Like?
ARich Dark Purple Aster - A September Birth Flower
Asters are beautiful flowers which you can often see in every garden. These garden-friendly flowers are available in a rainbow of colors like yellow, pink, red, lavender, purple, blue etc. Although Asters look like Daisies, they belong to the sunflower family and are often referred to as the Sunflower’s cousins. These are mini-flowers that symbolize Autumn and have been grown by people since ancient times. As said, these flowers are special for people who are born in September. Hence, Asters make an excellent gift idea too.
What Does Aster Symbolize?
These wild flowers with lush texture and enchanting beauty symbolize a rich cultural history of Gods and Goddesses. Apart from this, Aster flowers also represent Patience, Elegance, and Daintiness. As the September birthday flower, Asters are considered as a good luck charm too. It is said that if you gift Asters to the September-born people, it brings joy and luck in their life.
The Mystical Birth Of Aster
There are many stories related to the origin of Aster plants. However, the Greek mythology says that when the God Jupiter decided to flood the Earth to destroy warring men, the Goddess Astraea became upset by this plight and wished to be turned into a star. Later, when the flood water diminished, she felt bad for the death of so many lives. It made her cry and when her tears dropped to Earth, it gave birth to the beautiful Aster flowers.
Goddess Astraea - The Lady Behind The Origin of Aster Birth Flower
Interesting Facts About Aster
In ancient times, Aster leaves were burned to ward off evil spirits and drive away evil serpents as well.
A popular myth about Aster flower says that fairies used to sleep under the petals of Aster.
Aster was also known as the ‘Herb of Venus’ and thus was used as one of the main ingredients in love potions.
Asters have been also used medicinally to treat headaches, colds, and muscle cramps.
In France, the Aster was known as the ‘Eye of Christ’ in France.
The Greeks used to make an ointment out of Asters to heal the wounds of a dog bite.