Book excerpt: Discover a fascinating world of romantic symbols beyond the familiar wine, roses, and candlelight. From pearls to pomegranates, tulips to truffles, vodka to Venus, Magical Symbols of Love & Romance explores the fascinating history of love iconography and reveals how to use the powerful archetypal energy of symbols to add romance, passion, or lasting love to your life. Learn the specific meaning of love symbols from a variety of sublime sources, including: foods, flowers, perfumes, gemstones, astrology, animals, tarot imagery, and color. This captivating guide also features true, modern-day success stories that illustrate how others have used love symbols to attract a lover, resolve relationship issues, or solicit a marriage proposal.