Lotus – an ancient symbol of purity and divine love. A symbol of overcoming inequality and coping with hard times, but also of the rebirth of the spirit, the soul and the self. The lotus is seen as a symbol of human wisdom and spiritual awakening. The opening lotus shoot symbolises the pre-birth soul that can burst forth and open itself to divine truth. The red lotus is a symbol of love and sincerity. The blue lotus symbolises sacred power. The freshest parts of this plant are added to the love potion, having a narcotic effect. The 8 petals represent the weather. Symbol of the chakra system used in yoga. Each petal is associated with a chakra, or energy centre, which pass through an invisible spiral body. The eighth petal represents the merger of the chakra with the divine, which is only attainable by those who have reached the ultimate state of awakening. As the lotus flower opens, the soul also evolves and awakens in the spiritual or transcendent world. The lotus is the universal symbol of purity and enlightenment. It is considered by many feng shui masters to be the flower of good fortune, transforming bad fortune into good, and raising feelings of joy and peace.