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leaf symbolism is abundant, as many natural symbolisms are.
leaves are particularly symbolically widespread because they are almost universal and have played important roles throughout our various histories.
specifics around leaf symbolism vary from culture to culture, but there are common threads that run through them all.
it is said that a single leaf is an ancient heraldic symbol that represents happiness. however, it can represent so much more than happiness. in fact, the leaf can represent a variety of aspects of one's life as it is a symbol of life. it can also represent death. in the spring, the leaves are born. in the summer, they continue to grow with shades of green. but then in the autumn, they reveal change in beautiful colors of orange, yellow, burgundy, and red. eyecatching at first, the leaves then change to a brown color, only to fall to the ground in death.
it commonly represents the cycle of life. because although the leaf dies, life goes on. although we die as well, life will go on. we all go through cycles in life. many men and women feel that this design can represent their life and how we all go through different stages. but just as it stands for death, it can also represent rebirth, as they will once again grow back in the spring.
how many of us have our ups and downs, trials, and tribulations? at one point, we're riding high, clear roads ahead. even so, we travel only to see obstacles in our way, stopping our forward motion. the leaf design can similarly be associated with the constant changes in our life, reminding us that our journey comes with hard work.
spiritual function
the symbol of the leaf is almost always used in conjunction with the symbols of trees and fruits. the leaf is meant to symbolize the individual believer within a community. sometimes a leaf can be poisoned by a contrary wind. other times it can receive a gentle breeze. but, the relationship between the leaf and the tree is always emphasized.
it's common for the baha'i text to refer to it's followers as leaves of a single tree. this is meant to emphasize unity. but, their is also a functional relationship between the leaves and the other parts of the tree. fruits, flowers and roots all need each other in order to survive. [text] [text] [text]
practical application
if you want to be a good leaf, you must fulfill your obligation to the tree. know that you are the only means by witch the tree receives sunlight. that means that you should always work hard. the work that you do should always be guided by the word of god. also, your efforts should bear fruit for your community as well as yourself. [text]
if you cut a branch off of an actual physical tree, the leaves that were attached to that branch would die. but, that's where the analogy breaks down. spiritual leaves are not attached to anything except god. unlike a literal branch, a spiritual branch can flourish without a material tree. it’s important to note that the text does not encourage you to quite your job or drop out of school. it encourages you to use spirituality to control your actions while at work and school. [text]
relation to the sun
all leaves are absorbing the light of the same sun. thus, the sun is a force that unifies the leaves. in fact, most of the other symbols in the garden are being used to unify leaves. this is particularly true of trees. it is sometimes true of the wind. but, the wind can also poison the leaves in some cases.
if you find yourself feeling like a leaf in the wind, seek unity. there are a lot of different sources of unity. friends family and coworkers can all be a source of unity. but, the word of god is an immovable source of unity. that's why it is represented by the sun. [text] [text] [text]
related quotes
• "o people of the world, ye are all the fruit of one tree and the leaves of one branch. walk with perfect charity, concord, affection, and agreement. i swear by the sun of truth, the light of agreement shall brighten and illumine the horizons." abdu'l-baha
• "all men are the leaves and fruit of one same tree, they are all branches of the tree of adam, they all have the same origin. the same rain has fallen upon them all, the same warm sunmakes them grow, they are all refreshed by the same breeze. the only differences that exist and that keep them apart are these: there are the children who need guidance, the ignorant to be instructed, the sick to be tended and healed" abdu'l baha
• "the leaves are yellowed by the poisoning winds of sedition: where is the downpour of the clouds of thy bounty, o giver of the worlds?"baha'u'llah


while green leaves depict hope, renewal, and revival, dead leaves represent decay and sadness. in general, leaves are symbolic of fertility and growth, and in the chinese tradition the leaves of the cosmic tree represent all of the beings in the universe. leaves also connote people by way of their vast number, and relate back to dress in context with adam, who covered himself with a leaf after first learning the shame of human nakedness. they often give a scary feeling, as the rustling of nearby leaves can mean evil is lurking near. the term 'turning over a new leaf' is a western idiom offering people a chance to start anew and amend their past mistakes. however, this term does not exist in cultures that do not isolate time and space, such as the hopi indians; to these people, the self is the culmination of a person's past, and therefore the two cannot be disconnected.