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This watercolor of Bittersweet by Aingeal Rose is a tribute to childhood memories. The purple petals on the flower form a five pointed star and in numerology, bittersweet falls into the category of expression number 11. This is significant because Aingeal Rose was born on 11-11 and the five pointed star forms a intriguing part of her deep knowledge of the origins of humankind and her philosophy of life.

Bittersweet, more commonly known as woody or climbing nightshade or felon-wood, is actually a flowering potato vine that is native to East Asia and Europe. It is a highly toxic plant but it also symbolizes friendly, platonic love. The Victorians saw the bittersweet flower as being truthful and honest. Even today, it is used for protection from evil spells as well as healing rituals. Farmers make use of bittersweet by putting charms of the berries on the necks of their livestock and other animals to keep negativity away.

Bittersweet is used in medicine. Herbal mixture w...

Ahonu (Ireland) & his US born wife Aingeal Rose are authors of over 100 books. As authors, artists, speakers, publishers, ministers, radio hosts and spiritual teachers, they document and share their 60-year journey of consciousness to help people all over the world move from mediocre to miracle-mindedness. Visit them on https://aingealroseandahonu.com for guidance, readings, free downloads, profound statements from the Akashic Records, invincible clarity and more! Clients reported that Ahonu's gifts as a Spiritual Artist hugely improved their lives and his original Soul Portraits and Family Crests had an instant, positive effect on their immediate and extended family. His Family Crest's and Soul Portraits include a comprehensive and deep...