Honey is a magical substance. Bees and their honey are known to be a symbol of Aphrodite and the power of female fertility. Honey was a part of the, Elixir of Life, The Nectar of the Gods. It was made by Aphrodite and her bees.

The Pomegranates are the fruit of the goddesses and symbolize women’s connection to fertility because of the seeds. When Persephone was detained in the underworld, she ate pomegranate seeds there. In fact, since the time of King Solomon, we have been drinking pomegranate juice.

Red Roses have always been a symbol for the goddess, symbolizing divine perfection. They were affixed above doorways to indicate that the conversation held within that room was strictly confidential, “sub-rosa”.

Cleopatra is said to have slept on a silken bed stuffed with rose petals- She also had the sails of her barge perfumed with rose water.  Now that’s feminine divinity!

Doves have a deep symbolic connection to Aphrodite. They accompanied Aphrodite on her walks, engendering human passion and unity along the way- hence the Dove of Peace we know today.

Myrtle is Aphrodite’s sacred plant. Greek sailors tied branches of Myrtleto their ships to have Aphrodite’s blessing accompany their voyages. It symbolizes happiness, fertility, and union- between couples, all peoples and their countries. Most florists have Myrtle topiary plants- Get a branch and put it in your car or on your bike for your journeys.