02/06/2026
The rose is a universal symbol of love, beauty, passion, and secrecy. While its primary association is romance, the specific meaning of a rose shifts depending on its color, state, and even the number of roses gifted. In Greek and Roman mythology, roses were sacred to Aphrodite and Venus, goddesses of love. The Latin phrase "sub rosa" (literally "under the rose") dates back to ancient Rome and remains a modern code for keeping a secret.