Sunflowers are said to symbolize good luck, renewal, and hope. Dating back to ancient cultures, they are believed to be a sign of protection, faith, and health. This superstition has been perpetuated over generations through folklore and mythology as a way of offering sacred protection to those that possess the bright bloom.
Aside from being associated with good luck, sunflowers have also been associated with fidelity, youthfulness, and healing. In Greek mythology, the bright yellow petals are connected to the myth of Clytie, a beautiful nymph whose love was not returned. She transforms into a sunflower where she remains forever gazing upon her lover’s home grieving his unrequited love for all eternity.
In Eastern culture, too, there is another long-held connection between renewal and the power of the Sunflower, with its ability to grow even in harsh climates being considered a form of resilience and strength in difficult times.
Today we recognize our luckier moments as ‘sunny days.’ And similarly, we liken bad luck to gray skies or dark clouds—both words used interchangeably during moments of callower spirits. Sunflowers take on yet another superstitious meaning here, where they act as an invitation for brighter tones ahead even when things seem particularly tough.