Portuguese Laurel

Today’s symbol: Portuguese Laurel
🌸 Language of Flowers: Diplomacy · Harmony · The Wisdom of Mediation

💬 "You don’t seek to win—you seek to understand, and in doing so, you unite."
— To those born on November 14

Morphological Features:
An evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, leathery leaves—elliptical to lance-shaped, deep green in maturity, and tinged with coppery red when young. In late spring, slender racemes of tiny white flowers emerge, delicate yet fragrant. Its form is upright and dignified, exuding quiet strength through all seasons.

The flower’s symbolism honors Saint Laurence O’Toole, 12th-century Archbishop of Dublin, who used wisdom and calm resolve to negotiate autonomy for Ireland under foreign rule—earning him the title “the peacemaker.”

If you were born on November 14, you likely possess a rare blend of tact, clarity, and emotional intelligence. You defuse tension without drama, speak with grace, and stand firm without force.

May you be like the Portuguese laurel—
unassuming in presence, unshakable in principle.