Flower of the Month: September Floriography

Posted on by Teagan Riordain Geneviene

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Hello, everyone.  It’s good to see you here.   Today I have floriography trivia for the month of September.  This month is represented by two different flowers:  asters and morning glories.  Together, the aster and morning glory capture September’s essence—a time of deep emotions, wisdom, as well as a mindful appreciation of life’s fleeting moments as summer draws to an end.

Flower of the Month:  Aster or Morning Glory

Asters have vibrant Daisy-like blooms and delicate appearance.  They represent love and daintiness but also signify deep emotional love and affection.  They are also associated with wisdom and royalty, reflecting the traits of those born in September.   Aster flowers get their name from the ancient Greek word “aster” (or astēr) which means star.  That name is because of their star-like shape, with a central disk and radiating ray florets, resembling a small star in the garden.

Bunny Victorians lady and photographer by Teagan via Night Cafe

Morning glories, with their star-like centers, represent affection, unrequited love, and the ephemeral nature of life.  Their petals open in the morning, symbolizing the fleeting beauty of life.

Bunny Victorian with morning glory bouquet by Teagan via Night Cafe

Here’s a bit of morning glory trivia that I learned a moment ago.  The seeds of many species of morning glory contain a naturally occurring tryptamine, lysergic acid amide (LSA), which is chemically similar to LSD and has similar effects. Seeds are used for their strong psychedelic or hallucinogenic mental effects.

Morning Glory Magid of Flowers oracle card

I took a photo of the Morning Glory card from my deck of “Magic of Flowers Oracle Cards.”   Hmmm… maybe I should do a post oracle cards in general.  They aren’t the same thing as tarot.  Anyhow, the summary for this card reads as follows:

Morning Glory’s Magical Specialties:
awakening to the magic of life, clarity, simplicity, happiness, harmony, intuition, divine guidance, receptivity, relaxation.

Morning Glory PAGE Magic of Flowers book

I appreciate you following me down this September-flower trivia rabbit hole.  Thanks to my fox and rabbit models that I created with Night Cafe.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Friendly comments are welcome.   Hugs!

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63 thoughts on “Flower of the Month: September Floriography”

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  2. Hi Teagan, nice to be back visiting here again. I love Morning Glories in all their glory. I enjoyed this stroll through the “rabbit hole” on their flowerly facts. I think you are on to something wth Oracle Vs. Tarot. I went down THAT rabbit hole in the summer when playing around with Buffy and Supernatural decks, learning how to use one type of cards opposed to the other, which I found interesting and thought-provoking.

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    1. Hi, Bruce. Cool — I didn’t know there were tarot decks for those shows. But why not? There are hundreds (or more). I’m years out of practice with tarot, but I’ll probably be getting back into it because it’s an important part of the novel I’m trying to finish (from 2019).

      I’ve started the post, but it won’t be ready for a while. However, I might limit it to oracle cards. For me, there’s so much more to say about tarot, that it would overwhelm a combined post. I don’t have a big collection of cards, but my favorites are The Witches Tarot (Ellen Dugan) for unknown reasons that one just clicks with me, and the Osho Zen Tarot — both are based on the age-old standard Rider-Waite cards. Have a thriving Thursday. Hugs.

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  3. I love oracle cards, I have a few lovely decks… tarot too! 😊 And I just love Morning Glory flowers… they are amazing, the blue ones are my favorites, but all colors are wonderful! I even created a poetry book review post in August, taking photos of the respective book against sunny Morning Glory leaves on my balcony. 😍 And I also use Night Cafe Studio, to create lovely images… Thank you for such a sweet and gorgeous September post! 💖

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    1. Welcome, Nicole! I sense a kindred spirit. I’m delighted that you enjoyed this post. Feel free to come back with a link to your post with the morning glories. I’ve been in the high-desert southwest for a number of years, so I haven’t seen a morning glory in ages.

      Oracle cards don’t resonate with me as much as tarot (rather than repeat myself, I refer you to my reply to Bruce, above) but I have a few decks. Thanks so much for this wonderful comment. Hugs.

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      1. Hello, Teagan… yes, I have the same feeling. 😊 I have read your comment above, thank you, and I also have The Witches Tarot deck 😀

        Thank you for mentioning a link, the one below is the original post (on my newer blog, Starry Steps, the old one being bilingual) featuring a lovely poetry book next to or against my potted morning glory, just its leaves really, bright and fuzzy in the afternoon sun on my balcony… but still flowerless, sadly enough. I planted it too late this year, and being a bit of a beginner as a balcony gardener (I only saw them more or less wild or in gardens, along fences, big healthy ones… loving them a lot). But I love just its leaves in the sun as well, I must say! ☺

        https://starrysteps.wordpress.com/2025/08/16/august-air-book-review-of-carving-magic-by-simona-prilogan/

        In fact, coming home today, I passed by a place in my neighborhood with them all shining beautifully, morning glories, aster flowers… like an echo to your post 💖 and I took phone photos, to prepare a nice autumn post for later today too, very happy about it! 😍

        Thank you again, Teagan! I don’t have a garden with flowers, but still… if someone gets me started about flowers, oh my… I can go on and on, with photos plenty like leaves, from wherever I could take them 😅 I hope you enjoy it all though, and wishing you a nice weekend ahead! 💕

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    1. You are so kind, Kirt — thank you. Yes, I was a little surprised too. But I’ve made an amateur study of herbs and such for decades. If mushrooms, poppies, and cacti (peyote) are hallucinogenic, then I guess why not morning glories. Hmmm… I wonder what kind of art print you might make with psychedelic morning glories…? 🤔. 😸 Hugs.

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  8. 🌸 What a soul-nourishing post, dear friend. I felt like I was walking through a September garden with you—each flower whispering its own story. The way you wove floriography with emotional depth, mythology, and even a touch of mysticism was simply enchanting. Asters as stars and morning glories as fleeting dawns… what a poetic pairing to honor the changing season.

    Your mention of oracle cards sparked a quiet curiosity in me—perhaps a future post on their gentle wisdom would be a lovely continuation. And those bunny Victorian models? Pure charm! 🐰📸

    Thank you for this floral rabbit hole—it was a joy to tumble down it with you. Wishing you a weekend full of clarity, harmony, and soft morning glories blooming in your heart. 🌿💫

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    1. Welcome, Rohitash. Thanks very much for this warm and wonderful comment. I’m delighted you enjoyed the post. I think I really will do a post about oracle cards. It will be extra work, but it would add variety to my post topics. Best wishes with your blog. I think it is new, right? Hugs.

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  9. Adore this post Teagan!

    I have a special love of Morning Glories, because they do make the morning glorious.

    I had this teeny little back yard once, for about 8 years. There was a weedy tree, a sucker tree , bad soil and lots of earwigs. I was too busy working to plant anything, but a packet of Morning Glory seeds someone had given me. They took over the space. Over the ground, up the porch rails, up the fence ip the tree. It was literally an 8 foot bowl of Morning Glories, every summer I lived there.

    HUGS!

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    1. Great glory in the mornin’! as the mom of a childhood neighbor used to exclaim when something was surprising. The morning glories surely liked something about that place, Resa. Based on comments, they’re either all or nearly nothing, no in-betweens. I’m happy that you enjoyed this post. Wishing you a glorious new week — morning, noon, and night. Hugs back.

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        1. Hi, GP. (I’m leaving this same message at your blog, for whichever you get first.) I hope your week is going well.

          I’ve been doing editing and formatting projects all summer, and I really need to write. Would you give me 3 random things for inspiration? Hugs.

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                1. Thanks. I’ve been making an “omnibus” of the 14 novellas in Dead of Winter (and woke up my carpal tunnel after years of not being bothered by it — that’s how intensive the formatting task of it was) about 1600 pages… So, it’s time I actually wrote something. 🙂

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    1. Hi, Kerfe. Interesting and surprising (to me anyway). The entire deck of “Magic of Flowers Oracle Cards” is gorgeous. The book isn’t bad either — sometimes the books are tiny. This one isn’t as big as some, but it’s big enough that I can read it. Have a great new week. Hugs.

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  13. What a beautiful way to welcome September, Teagan. I love how you weave history, symbolism, and meaning into flowers — asters and morning glories feel like perfect companions for this season of transition. Their reminder of both wisdom and life’s fleeting beauty is especially poignant as summer folds into autumn. September has always been my most favourite month of the year, and your words capture its spirit perfectly. Thank you for always bringing colour and thoughtful reflections into our days. Sending many hugs on speedy wings to you and the Scoobies!!!

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      1. Teagan, I’m really enjoying Speak Flowers and Fans — it’s such an imaginative and delightful book. Every page feels like it opens a door to a new idea, and I’ve been carrying many of those images with me long after I close the book. There’s so much creativity and joy in your work, and I know I’ll want to write more about it as a full review soon. Thank you for giving us such a gift.

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  14. I love both Asters and Morning glories, Teagan. These are perfect flowers for September. I remember growing Asters in the mid west. In September they were at their peak and I used to wish they could stay longer. Once gone it was a wait until the spring. Here the weather is too hot for Asters so they must stay in my memory. Hugs.

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  16. Beautiful post, Teagan. It’s nice to learn about the language of morning glories. We have lots of them climbing on the roses and sunflowers this time of year. Have you had any rain down your way?

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    1. It sounds like a pretty combination. Assuming the morning glories aren’t an invasive problem.
      Yes, finally. We got a nice shower just before sunrise. Then a whopper with torrential rain a few hours later. I found a puddle in the laundry room where some had blown in via the roof vent. I know… another potential repair. But I already have more than I can cope with, so I’ll just keep an eye on it for now. No other sign of leak anywhere.
      To take my mind off the house of horrors, there’s B-movie type drama in this little town:
      https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/334829/apd-confirm-body-found-call-calm-not-rumors-around-missing-persons
      I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Hugs.

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  17. Your images are so gorgeous! I do love asters – something about their shape and petals. Morning glories not so much but how interesting that the seeds have hallucinogenic properties. Someone will now got out and try them, I’ll bet. Thanks for your colorful posts!

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  18. This is a lovely post, Teagan. Our bunnies would be happy to see the way you have them dressed up and enjoying the good life. I’ve enjoyed reading Speak Flowers and Fans.

    We have a single Morning Glory that popped up last year. It’s back this year and I wouldn’t be bothered (like Brian) if it spread. It’s in a place that could use some color.

    I hope you have a great weekend.

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  20. Fascinating post, Teagan, and lovely images, as usual. I have moved onto the fan portion of your book, and it is as fascinating (as a regular user of fans) as I imagines. Your idea of a post about oracle cards sounds great, as I know nothing about them, and I am sure I am not alone. Have a lovely weekend, big hugs and give my best to the Scoobies. ♥

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  22. The Aster I can cope with but the Morning Glory almost did me in at one place I lived in. A tenacious weed that crept into nearly every garden bed despite my protestations.
    Also a schoolboy snigger at a morning glory and “awakening to the magic of life”

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