Gardening Plants & Flowers Herbs

Horoscope Signs and Corresponding Herbs

By
Amy Jeanroy
Amy Jeanroy

Amy Jeanroy is a master gardener and farm homesteader who has operated a greenhouse business since 1999. She served as the herbal gardening expert for The Spruce for eight years. Using her expertise in herbalism, she makes and sells herbal soaps, tinctures, salves, teas, and recipes at farmers' markets in Maine. She has also authored three books on canning and fermenting foods.

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Updated on 11/11/22
Person pruning an herb garden

The Spruce / Nisanova Studio

Since the beginning of civilization, mankind has tried to make sense of its surroundings. We have always created strong ties between the plants and the zodiac. These connections have come to be known as correspondences. They are the plants that are most closely associated with the star sign they fall under, and that connection can be very powerful. Although these lists are not complete, the herbs listed here are those commonly known to be related to each sign.

  • 01 of 12

    Aries

    basil for aries

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Aries, or the Ram, is the first astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between March 21 and April 20, then this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Aries are:

  • 02 of 12

    Taurus

    mint for taurus

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Taurus, or the Bull, is the second astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between April 21 and May 21, then this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Taurus are:

  • 03 of 12

    Gemini

    dill for gemini

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Gemini, or the Twins, is the third astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between May 22 and June 21, then this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Gemini are:

  • 04 of 12

    Cancer

    sage for cancers

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Cancer, or the Crab, is the fourth astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between June 22 and July 23, then this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Cancer are:

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  • 05 of 12

    Leo

    sunflower for a leo

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Leo, or the Lion, is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between July 24 and August 23rd, then this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Leo are:

  • 06 of 12

    Virgo

    caraway

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Virgo, or the Virgin, is the sixth astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between August 24 and September 23, then this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Virgo are:

  • 07 of 12

    Libra

    catnip for libra

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Libra, or the Scales, is the seventh astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls from September 24 to October 23, then this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Libra are:

  • 08 of 12

    Scorpio

    cilantro

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Scorpio, or the Scorpion, is the eighth astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between October 24 and November 22, this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Scorpio are:

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  • 09 of 12

    Sagittarius

    borage

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Sagittarius, or the Archer, is the ninth astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between November 23 and December 21, this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Sagittarius are:

  • 10 of 12

    Capricorn

    rosemary by the windowsill

    The Spruce / Leticia Almeida

    Capricorn, or the Goat, is the tenth astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between December 22 and January 20, this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Capricorn are:

  • 11 of 12

    Aquarius

    comfrey

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Aquarius, or the Water Bearer, is the eleventh astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between January 21 and February 19, this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Aquarius are:

  • 12 of 12

    Pisces

    lemon balm

    The Spruce / K. Dave

    Pisces, or the Fish, is the twelfth astrological sign of the Zodiac. If your birthday falls between February 20 and March 20, this is your sign.

    The herbs that correspond to the sign of Pisces are:

    • Basil
    • Lemon balm
    • Borage
    • Sage​