Lilac

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Gemini

Far Sight, Clarity

Lilac, also called Common Lilac, is a flowering shrub that produces strong-scented purple flowers and  grows 12 to 15 feet tall and 10 to 12 feet wide. Lilacs are easy to grow and are hardy.  The flowers are very fragrant and attract butterflies.  Lilac shrubs do not like to be in standing water, and will not bloom when consistently wet. Most lilacs have purple blooms; some varieties bloom in many shades of purple and in pink and white.

Lilacs height is symbolic of reaching for the sky or reaching for other realms. This lends those who enjoy the sight and smell of Lilac clear vision.Those who use Lilac energy can often understand the meaning of what someone is saying, and at the same time, use far sight and clarity to understand the meaning behind the meaning, or the truth at the core of a matter. Far sight and clarity are both attributes that can be developed with intention and practice.  Those with a true affinity to lilac are usually those who had those abilities at birth and who have learned to use them in their relationships and in the business world.

Lilacs attract butterflies and hummingbirds. People who are attracted to Lilac and have clarity in their lives attract others who either have the same or who like that trait and want to develop it. These people make good teachers in all areas.

Although lilacs grow profusely in Europe and North America, they originated in Eastern Europe and Asia.

Mature lilacs, those that grow to about 8 feet, can be pruned after they flower. At this time, dead branches can be removed and the plant pruned for shape and size.This is a good approach to our lives also - to remove that which is no longer useful or serving us, such as an old habit, and setting intentions to bring a new "shape and size" into our lives, whether physically (our bodies, homes or  surroundings), mentally, emotionally or spiritually. Lilac provides the clarity to determine what new aspects will serve us best at this time.

Phlox

Phlox

Creeping Phlox

Sagittarius

Simplicity, Intensity

Phlox is the name for many types of primarily perennial plants with showy flowers native to eastern and central North America. Phlox has star shaped flowers in white, blue, purple, pink and red. Some varieties are low growing ground cover with other varieties growing up to 8 feet. Full sun is best for growing and flowering but Phlox also does well in part sun and shade. It likes well drained soil. Once established, Phlox is drought tolerant.

Phlox bring to us the energy of simplicity. It grows as ground cover and as a taller plant, it likes sun yet grows in part shade, it is easy to propagate using a variety of methods and it is very hardy. Know that simplicity is a very desirable energy - it means that an approach or solution can be uncluttered and move directly to a goal.

Phlox star shaped flowers are five fused petals, bringing in the energy of the number five.  In numerology, five brings in the energy of positive life choices and positive life changes. Combine this energy with the aspect of simplicity Phlox brings in to know that your desires have been heard and understood and your role is to relax and allow positive changes to evolve into your life.  

Phlox, in Latin, is derived from "flame," describing the density of color when blooming in spring.  From this flame, or intensity of color, comes the attribute of intensity. The meaning of the word used here refers to focus, where one can use the attribute as a positive aspect to solve a problem, think around or through an issue or to plan out the steps involved in accomplishing a complex goal. It involves focus on one area and excluding focus on others until one's goal is accomplished. 

The flowers attract birds and butterflies. In areas with year round warm climates, Phlox will continue to grow.  In cold climates, Phlox will become dormant. In good growing conditions, Phlox will grow for decades, bring us the additional energy of longevity.


Once established, usually after two years, Phlox can be divided.  It can also be propagated with seeds and stem cuttings taken in early summer. The many methods of propagation, and the ease with which Phlox can be grown by being divided, as well as the ability of Phlox to grow in many kinds of soil also bring through the energy of simplicity.

• Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Mountain Phlox, Moss Pink (Phlox subulata) is commonly used as a ground cover growing up to 6 inches tall and spreading up to 2 feet wide.  It blooms in spring with tiny pink flowers that are often very fragrant.  Low growing Phlox will grow in poor and rocky soil.
• Drummond's Phlox (Phlox drummondii) is an annual that grows to a medium height - up to two feet tall.  
• Summer Phlox, Garden Phlox, Fall Phlox, Perennial Phlox (Phlox paniculata) grows in clumps up to 5 feet tall and blooms in mid- to late summer.  Flowers are primarily pink, purple or white. Leaves are ovals, from 4 to 7 inches long. The plant has been widely used as a medicinal herb.  The whole plant can be made into a tea to treat stomach issues. It has also been used to treat skin conditions.