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Bloom, baby, bloom.
By Christine Schoenwald — Last updated on Sep 10, 2022
Flowers can instantly beautify a room, pick up your spirits, and remind us of the incredible power of nature.
Each different type of flower has its own meaning, and it's believed that these flower meanings are associated with astrology as they express characteristics and qualities of the 12 different zodiac signs.
Zodiac flowers associated with each sign
Aries flower (March 21 - April 19): Lotus
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The meaning of the lotus flower differs from culture to culture, but it's often seen as a symbol of rebirth, love, compassion, beauty, perseverance, spirituality, overcoming obstacles, and blossoming.
Sounds a lot like Aries.
Taurus flower (April 20 - May 20): Poppy
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Poppies are vibrant, strong, beautiful, resilient, and can weather any storm just like the Taurus.
Gemini flower (May 21 - June 20): Lavender
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Just like Gemini, there's very little lavender can't do. Besides being beautiful and fragrant, when the flower is turned into an essential oil, it has a calming effect, can be used as a sleep aid, reduces swelling, helps with all kinds of skin issues, and alleviates nausea or motion sickness.
It's good to have a little lavender and a Gemini in your life.
Cancer flower (June 21 - July 22): Delphinium
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Delphinium flowers symbolize an open heart, loving attachment, and a feeling of lightness and happiness. Like Cancer, it's emotional and lovely.
Leo flower (July 23 - August 22): Sunflower
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Like Leos, ruled by the Sun, sunflowers stand out from the crowd and symbolize self-confidence, self-acceptance, and personal growth. Both sunflowers and Leos are vital, captivating, and strong.
Virgo flower (August 23 - September 22): Plumbago
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The plumbago flower is very precise, controlled, and pretty, just like a Virgo. Neither the plumbago nor a Virgo is completely in your face and showy, but over time their beauty and specialness are revealed.
Libra flower (September 23 - October 22): Hydrangeas
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Hydrangeas personify the balance of opposites with their strong wooden stems and their lacey, star-shaped pom-poms. They symbolize heartfelt sincerity and an understanding nature which sounds a lot like a Libra.
Scorpio flower (October 23 - November 21): Chrysanthemums
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Chrysanthemums have many layers to them and aren't subdued in their appearance, much like Scorpio.
Scorpios prize honesty and clarity in all things, and white chrysanthemums are the symbols of honesty.
Scorpios are also well-known for their passions and connections with other people. Not surprisingly, red chrysanthemums symbolize the invitation to form a new relationship.
Sagittarius flower (November 22 - December 21): Rose
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Roses get right to the heart of the matter and expose the truth in all things. Sagittarius, rose as your zodiac flower, means that you're attracted to philosophy, poetry, and art. You're happiest when you're outside enjoying nature or seeing new things.
Capricorn flower (December 22 - January 19): Peruvian lily
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The alstroemeria, or Peruvian Lily, has a lot in common with a Capricorn as it symbolizes friendship, long-lasting beauty, devotion, commitment, and care.
But that's not all: this delicate flower is also the symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, and that fits Capricorn perfectly.
Aquarius flower (January 20 - February 18): Proteas
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The proteas flower symbolizes everything that is an Aquarius: strength, diversity, transformation, and courage. This flower doesn't conform to traditional ideas of beauty but is beautiful in its own unique way.
Pisces flower (February 19 - March 20): Daffodil
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The daffodil symbolizes good luck, happiness, slight self-centeredness, renewal, and inspiration — all the qualities that dreamy, creative Pisces possess.
Christine Schoenwald is a writer and performer. She's had articles in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Bustle, Medium, and Woman's Day.