In our traditional culture, the ears of wheat are a symbol of wealth, peace, bountiful harvest, hope, and modesty. The character for wheat ears, mai, is homophonic with sell, so many people will send ears of wheat when the store opens, which means big sale and prosperous business.

The character for sheaf of wheat is homophonic with the word for year, so sheaves of wheat also have the meaning of peace and well-being year after year. When the ears of wheat are ripe, they will become golden and full, so the golden ears of wheat symbolize a good harvest and hope. A ripe ear of wheat will bend down, so the ear of wheat is also a symbol of modesty and humility.

Western significance of ears of wheat

Ears of wheat have a beautiful symbolism in Western mythology, with the goddess Ceres in charge of the ears of wheat symbolizing the harvest and giving diamond jewelry pieces a sense of abundance and beauty. Wheat can be used as a cut flower, as a decoration in bouquets, or as an accessory in flower arrangements. Wheat is a timeless element that symbolizes renewal, abundance, luck, prosperity and infinite creativity.

The ears of wheat, whether in the East or West, have a symbol of harvest and hope, and there are many tales and stories related to the ears of wheat, if you are interested.