Here's What It Means If Someone Gives You Yellow Roses
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Sometimes, a flower is just a flower. But when someone presents you with one (or a dozen!) or you keep dreaming of a specific kind, well then, there's probably some symbolism behind it.
Of course, there are clichés behind your favorite blooms. Take, for example, roses. We usually associate them with a romantic love. But with so many colors and varieties, that meaning doesn't hold up for them all. At least that's what we learned when we explored the true meaning of yellow roses.
What does a yellow rose symbolize?
Depending on where you live, when you lived, and what culture you’re a part of, the meaning of a yellow rose may differ. Our yellow rose analysis is a great starting off point for interpreting the meaning of yellow roses in your life. However, if a yellow rose elicits a strong feeling, not mentioned below, trust your gut. No one knows your life, love, and relationships better than you, so trust what your intuition is telling you about the meaning of a yellow rose and supplement with the below information as needed.
Relationships
In the context of a relationship, the presence of a yellow rose may mean friendship or new beginnings. Ordained high priestess and teacher of The Feminine Code Business School, Kate Murphy says, “While the rose itself is generally connected to love, the yellow rose symbolizes a more platonic love.” Gifting a single or a dozen yellow roses is a perfect gift for a friend to show your appreciation, but if you receive a yellow rose from a romantic partner, you may want to discuss your expectations in the relationship and where you want things to head.
Life
If you see a yellow rose out and about in your daily life, perhaps in a flower bed on your street, in a neighbor’s window across the way, or in your own garden, know that a better connection with one’s self is on the horizon. “They indicate celebration but also hope for a better future,” says author of Flowerpaedia: 1000 Flowers and their Meanings, Cheralyn Darcey. “Yellow roses help boost confidence and belief in one’s self.” This makes them the perfect flower to keep in your home to uplift your mood and maintain a positive atmosphere.
Death
To see or receive yellow roses after the passing of someone close is a good sign. In fact, Darcey says yellow roses “often [mean] life is not over… It is simply the passing of one type of existence to another.” If you’re considering sending yellow roses to someone who is grieving, know it would be a beautiful way to honor, remember, and uplift their spirits during a difficult time. Whether they understand the spiritual meaning behind the yellow rose or not, its significance still remains.
Dreams
Depending on the context of the dream, a yellow rose can mean one of two things. If it shows up in a positive dream, it means hope and friendship. Maybe you’ll meet someone new and make a new friend or deepen a pre-existing relationship. If a yellow rose shows up under negative pretenses, “it might be a sign to take a step back and reflect on your intentions — or someone else’s within your life,” says Murphy.
What is the meaning of a single yellow rose?
The number of roses seen or given goes back to the idea of numerology. A one in numerology represents beginnings, action, and forward momentum. A single yellow rose is a great sign, especially in relationships. “When we gift one single rose, it can mean new beginnings or a fresh start,” says Murphy. This is perfect for new relationships or ones that have recently faced hardship. It signals that brighter things are ahead.
What is the meaning of a dozen yellow roses?
Since numerology and life path numbers only contain single digits, a dozen roses actually carries the meaning of the numerological number three (1 + 2 = 3), “which is connected to emotions and relationships,” says Murphy. Three is a number of fulfillment and balance. Receiving a dozen yellow roses shows that the person gifting them feels serious and wants to declare their love. If one rose is a new beginning, 12 is love in full bloom.
What other rose colors mean
Though you may have seen roses in almost every color imaginable, they naturally grow in only a handful of colors: yellow, red, white, pink, ivory, and green. While orange, blue, purple, black, and even rainbow roses are beautiful to look at, they are cultivated or dyed to achieve their vibrant hues. This means, they do not carry the same spiritual meaning as their naturally occurring siblings, which have definitive meanings tied to their color and commonality.
Red: Most closely associated with Valentine’s Day, the red rose represents romance, love, passion, and devotion.
White: Often seen at both weddings and funerals, the white rose represents truth, protection, and purity.
Pink: The most common naturally occurring rose color in nature, pink roses represent self-love, gratitude, and healing.
Ivory: Not to be mistaken for the white rose, ivory roses represent thoughtfulness, grace, and trust.
Green: The rarest color of rose, the green rose represents fertility, growth, and new beginnings.
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