n°09 · Wild Thought

Pansy is the pretty name for this shy and delicate plant that can be given to someone to let them know that they are not forgotten. Depending on its color, it can change symbolism. Thus the white pansy symbolizes respectful love, while the purple pansy expresses loyalty and trust. According to the Dictionary of Symbols by Jean Chevalier and Alain Gheerbrant, "The symbolism of this flower comes essentially from the number of its petals: it has five and this number is precisely one of the symbols of man. Thought designates the man by what is proper to him: thinking; it is thus chosen to designate meditation and reflection.