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.