The daffodil is spring's opening act — a symbol of new beginnings, renewal and hope returning after the cold. It also carries meanings of regard and self-worth.
The daffodil is spring's opening act — a symbol of new beginnings, renewal and hope returning after the cold. It also carries meanings of regard and self-worth.
March-born people are often the ones looking forward while everyone else looks back. They start things without fear and have a knack for lifting the mood of a whole room — though they sometimes need reminding to cheer for themselves, too.
The daffodil's botanical name, Narcissus, comes from the Greek youth who fell in love with his own reflection. In Wales the flower is worn with pride on St David's Day, 1 March, and in Chinese tradition a daffodil blooming around Lunar New Year is a sign of good fortune.
A bunch of yellow daffodils is a ready-made good-luck message for anyone starting something new. Potted bulbs make it even better: hope that comes back every spring.