Astrological Gardening: Plants Attuned with Zodiac Signs

Spring is here and it is time to start thinking about creating a new garden or re-vamping the old garden to give it new life for the upcoming season, but you are tired of the same old plants that appear year after year and want to try something new. How about gardening in tune with you and your families' zodiac signs? There will be a deeper meaning and spiritual connection through symbolism when you step into your garden oasis. This article, with the help of www.astrology.com and www.suite101.com, offers suggestions for plants that are attuned with one's zodiac sign. It should be noted that all plants may not flourish in your planting zone and it always advisable to check with your garden center to make sure that the plants you choose will take well to the climate.

If the sign is Aries - your plants include: Aloe Vera, Clove, Honey Suckle and Sweet Pea.

If the sign is Taurus - your plants include: Daisies, Violets, Foxglove, Poppies and Roses.

If the sign is Gemini - your plants include: Lavender and Woodbine.

If the sign is Cancer - your plants include: Larkspur, Water Lilies, White Poppy, White Rose and all water plants.

If the sign is Leo - your plants include: Gladiolas, Marigolds. Peonies and Sunflowers.

If the sign is Virgo - your plants include: Buttercups and Forget Me Nots.

If the sign is Libra - your plants include: All Flowers.

If the sign is Scorpio - your plants include: Aloe Vera, Brambles, Geraniums and Heathers.

If the sign is Sagittarius - your plants include: Carnations, Dandelions, Mulberry and Narcissus.

If the sign is Capricorn - your plants include: Ivies and Pansies.

If the sign is Aquarius - your plants include: Orchids and Violets.

If the sign is Pisces - your plants include: Lotus, Water Lilies and mosses.

Further, you can add features that relate to your sign's element. Those elements are:

Earth - Signs associated with this element are: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Such features could include wooden fencing, wooden barrels with plants overflowing or even little garden gnomes to give a bit of humor to your garden.

Air - Signs associated with this element are: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. Features could be as simple as a single wind chime or even a whole chorus of chimes so when the breeze blows through the garden, a melody is played just for the gardener.

Water - Signs associated with this element are: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. A pond is the most obvious choice for those under the water element, but if space is limited a fountain could just be the ticket. With thousands of designs to choose from, there is something for everyone under this element.

Fire - Signs associated with this element are: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. A brazier or outdoor fire pit would work well in this garden. Even simple torches to light one's way are a good option.

Here are just a few ideas to help the gardener get started in their garden. The people at www.xtraastrology.com have numerous tips and suggestions to help your garden flourish including the best time to plant and to harvest.