Mars rules Fire sign Aries. Thorns or prickles characterize plants connected with this element and planet. They are hot, bitter, or crimson. Aries regulates the head, eyes, and face, hence the finest plants for Aries cleanse the blood, stimulate the adrenal glands, or are heavy in iron (Mars rules iron).
Venus rules Earth sign Taurus. Taurus plants have beautiful blooms and seductive perfumes because Venus represents desire and beauty. Because Taurus regulates the throat and ears, the best Bull plants soothe the throat or relax the digestive system after overeating the greatest foods.
Gemini
Cancer
Natural Fire sign Leo is controlled by the dazzling Sun. Leo the Lion rules the heart. Leo's plants are huge, yellow or orange, or have heart-shaped or radiating leaves. Leo benefits most from blood pressure-lowering and spirit-lifting plants.
Mercury rules Earth sign Virgo. Virgo, the Grain Goddess, is connected with fall. She grows plants with finely split leaves or stalks, mild scents, and small, colorful blooms. The best Virgo plants are potassium-rich and nerve-calming.
Libra
Scorpio
Jupiter, the hopeful planet, rules Fire sign Sagittarius. The Archer's plants are huge, noticeable, and fragrant. The greatest Sagittarius plants help the liver, are heavy in silica, and boost mood.
Saturn-ruled Capricorn plants have few blossoms, are knobby or woody, and may smell or taste bad. Plants with yearly rings are connected with the Goat since Saturn controls long-lived, slow-growing plants. Capricorn regulates the knees, joints, bones, and teeth, thus calcium-rich vegetables are excellent.
Aquarius
Pisces