These Are The Birthstones And Birth Flowers For All 8 ATEEZ Members, And What They Mean
You might know your own birthstone, and maybe even your own birth flower, but do you know these details for your favorite K-Pop idols? These symbols are determined by the month of the year, so almost all of ATEEZ‘s members’ birthstone and birth flowers are different! They all have a certain meaning to them as well, so it’s interesting to find out how well they match the person they represent. Here are the birthstones and birth flowers for all 8 of ATEEZ’s members, as well as their general meanings!
1. Seonghwa
Birthday: April 3, 1998
Birthstone: Diamond
Having a diamond as your birthstone is “thought to provide the wearer with better relationships and an increase in inner strength”, as well as bringing benefits to the person born that month including balance, clarity and abundance. It’s also symbolic of eternal love!
Birth Flower(s): Daisy & sweet pea
Daisies represent innocence, loyal love, and purity, and has been a symbol as a secret-keeping promise when given to a friend. Sweet peas, on the other hand, are said to signify blissful pleasure, as well as represent a goodbye (often to things not benefitting our lives)!
2. Hongjoong
Birthday: November 7, 1998
Birthstone: Citrine
Citrine is known as “healing quartz”, since it is said to “promote vitality and energy in whomever wears it”. Wearing the stone is also supposed to bring wealth and abundance to the wearer according to Chinese feng shui philosophy!
Birth Flower(s): Chrysanthemum
The different colors of chrysanthemums are supposed to symbolize different things! A red chrysanthemum means “I love you”, a white chrysanthemum symbolizes innocence and purity, and a yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes slighted love. In Japanese and Chinese culture, the flower is also considered an emblem of youth!
3. Yunho
Birthday: March 23, 1999
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine is connected to the sea, and is thus said to have properties of calmness that would protect sailors from storms. It also associated with tranquility, serenity, and harmony, and since it’s the first of the spring birthstones, it also represents transformation and rebirth!
Birth Flower(s): Daffodil
Since daffodils are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring, they, too, are a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings. They’re also thought to represent inspiration and creativity!
4. Yeosang
Birthday: June 15, 1999
Birthstone: Pearl
For a long time, pearls have been associated with purity, humility, and innocence. They have also been thought to have beneficial properties, bringing long life and prosperity to those who wear them!
Birth Flower(s): Rose & honeysuckle
Roses have numerous symbolic meanings, often depending on the color of the rose. For example, a pink rose represents happiness, a red rose means “I love you”, and a white rose represents purity and new beginnings! Honeysuckle, another fragrant flower, is a strong symbol of everlasting love.
5. San
Birthday: July 10, 1999
Birthstone: Ruby
Rubies often adorned crowns of royalty in history, since they’re said to promote wealth and prosperity to those who wear them, as well as courage and good fortune. The red color of rubies also has ties to love and passion, and they were once believed to be from the color of Mother Earth’s blood, and even thought to hold the key to life itself!
Birth Flower(s): Larkspur & water lily
While in general, larkspur represent the strong bonds of love, they also have varied meanings depending on their color. White larkspur symbolize happiness, purple represents a first love, and blue represents grace! Water lilies symbolize both purity and majesty.
6. Mingi
Birthday: August 9, 1999
Birthstone: Peridot
The bright green color of peridot gives it a close connection to nature, and thus the stone is often associated with harmony, good health, and peacefulness. It is known as the stone of compassion, and when set with gold, it has been said to prevent nightmares by freeing the mind of envious thoughts!
Birth Flower(s): Gladiolus & poppy
The gladiolus, also known as the “sword lily”, are said to indicate that the heart is being “pierced with love”! They also represent remembrance, calmness, and integrity. Poppies, like other flowers, have symbolism that depends on their color: Red represents pleasure, white is often given for consolation, and yellow represents wealth and success.
7. Wooyoung
Birthday: November 26, 1999
Wooyoung’s birthstone and birth flower are the same as Hongjoong’s!
Birthstone: Citrine
Citrine is known as “healing quartz”, since it is said to “promote vitality and energy in whomever wears it”. Wearing the stone is also supposed to bring wealth and abundance to the wearer according to Chinese feng shui philosophy!
Birth Flower(s): Chrysanthemum
The different colors of chrysanthemums are supposed to symbolize different things! A red chrysanthemum means “I love you”, a white chrysanthemum symbolizes innocence and purity, and a yellow chrysanthemum symbolizes slighted love. In Japanese and Chinese culture, the flower is also considered an emblem of youth!
8. Jongho
Birthday: October 12, 2000
Birthstone: Opal
The opal represents faithfulness and confidence, and necklaces with opals have been traditionally worn to repel evil and protect eyesight. They’re said to control a person’s temper and calm nerves, and having an opal in your dreams is supposed to be a sign that good luck is coming!
Birth Flower(s): Marigold & cosmos
While marigolds are more commonly said to symbolize optimism and prosperity, they also have a deeper and more somber meaning as well. The bright, warm colors of the flowers are actually said to represent the sun’s rays to guide those that have passed into the afterlife, and also symbolize resurrection! Cosmos, meanwhile, represent order, peace, and serenity.
