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What do Bach flowers and astrology have to do with each other? According to
Josep Guarch,
floral therapist, homeopath, humanistic astrologer and author of the book
'The Alchemy of Personality'
(Ediciones Luciérnaga), a lot. For an
Aries,
the essence of
Impatiens
will bring calm and tranquility, without making them stop being active and decisive; It will not be the same, for example, for a
Libra
, who will need the
Scleranthus
to find balance and so that his difficulty in choosing between several options does not generate a conflict.
In his work, the expert defends astrology not as a way to divine the future, but as a tool for
self-knowledge
where the influence of the planets is related to personality. And, in one more step, with the power of each of the Bach flowers to provide us with a state of balance and
harmony
.
Guarch claims that each flower type is like our "
harmonic vibration
pattern
", the equivalent of the tuning of a musical instrument. "If the state of illness or
imbalance
is associated with a disharmonic pattern, taking the typological essence harmonizes it until completing the
harmonization
process and reaching the state of general
well-being
," he explains. Therefore, we must discover which is our Bach flower, the one that best fits the set of our own characteristics, marked, in large part, by the zodiac signs.
His book - which also analyzes how we connect with our
moon sign
and to what extent the
ascendant
influences us , "our social suit", explains Guarch - allows us to precisely understand the bases of our personality and relates one of the twelve zodiac signs to each zodiac sign. typological flowers of the system created by
Edward Bach.
It is a guide to know each of the signs: which planet is your great ally, what are your greatest strengths, what weaknesses you have to take care of, your affinities and the
floral essences
that help you find
calm
and balance.
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A Bach flower for each sign of the zodiac
"One of the difficulties that every person experiences when approaching Bach flower therapy is discovering their
typological flower
, the one that best fits the set of personality characteristics of any individual," says Josep Guarch. Knowing this "type flower" is crucial, because its essence is what gives us "the state of
balance or total health", it would be like "our
harmonic
vibration pattern
. Doctor Bach had a great ability to identify the type flower of each person who came to him for help," says the expert.
In his early writings Bach referred to the possibility of finding the type
essence
with the help of astrology. Thus, over time a series of sign-flower relationship lists have been established. The one Guarch presents in his book is the result of "many years of work and
research
."
Aries.
With a personality prepared for action, fast, impulsive and direct, there is no room for indecision in them, but their fire goes out very quickly; His instinct is that of precipitation. It is an easier sign for a man to handle than for a woman, because it is very masculine. Her Bach flower is Impatiens.
Taurus.
He is a calm sign, and very patient, for him time does not exist. He aspires to a comfortable, placid and unhurried life; Hence, also, one of his great abilities: making everything easy and seeking the pleasure associated with the enjoyment of living. Although they are very stubborn, living with them is one of the most comfortable and comfortable. His Bach flower is Agrimony.
Gemini.
Two of the aspects to highlight about this sign are curiosity, they are interested in everything, and innocence. They highlight their ease of learning and their predisposition to seek communication with anyone. They also manifest a point of duality, which makes it easier for them to perform several tasks simultaneously. Floral essence, Cerato.
Cancer.
It is a tender, affectionate, close, empathetic and protective sign, which has great magnetism and is governed by the moon, which is why it is considered eminently feminine. The ability they have to absorb the emotions that manifest around them, and even feel them as their own, is impressive. They are also very possessive and fragile: they demand a large dose of love, affection and protection. Her Bach flower essence is Chicory.
Leo.
Ruled by the sun, their destiny is to be the center so that everything is bathed in life, which means being the leader, the boss, a role that they assume unconsciously, as something natural. Leos are brilliant, have high capabilities and also a high degree of self-demand; In them, loyalty and the feeling of duty are very important. Her Bach flower is Gentian.
Virgo.
Shy and reserved, it is the protective sign. They are excellent workers, honest and incapable of saying "No". People with great skills and aptitudes do everything possible to go unnoticed and sometimes do not have enough faith in their talent, which they sometimes sacrifice out of fear and shame of not being up to par. Its flower is the Centaury.
Pound.
The objective of this sign is peace and conciliation, they are great diplomats. Sweet sign with great sensitivity, doubt and indecision stand out in them; In reality, the problem is recognizing the conflict that an election entails, because they have a marked inclination to avoid conflict. Its Bach flower essence is Scleranthus.
Scorpio.
It is one of the most complex of the zodiac, getting to know a person of this sign in depth is impossible. Considered the "detractor", he has a great inclination towards sex and feels a lot of distrust, towards life and towards every human being, which is why he always maintains a safe distance from others. Its Bach flower essence is Rock Rose.
Sagittarius.
A sign of nobility, his highest aspiration is freedom and, in general, everything turns out well for him. They are also one of the most positive of the zodiac, in addition to having a very high level of self-esteem. Their nature is conservative, although they have a great traveling and adventurous spirit. Her Bach flower is Water Violet.
Capricorn.
The archetype of this sign is the wise old man and his destiny is to provide what is enduring, what is stable. However, he has a great feeling of distrust and skepticism towards his aptitudes and abilities; He may be incredibly successful, but you'll never believe it. Bach flower, Mimulus.
Aquarium.
It is a sign that never follows established rules and needs life to be in constant motion. Impulsive and changeable, he does not take well to taking orders and has no problem throwing everything away and keeping nothing, both mentally and materially. Flexible and adaptable, they have the gift of getting along with all kinds of people. Its flower is Vervain.
Pisces.
With a gift of sensitivity that makes a Pisces have the maximum degree of empathy possible, they are the best actors, because they do not play a role, but live it. It is an easier sign for a woman to handle than for a man, because they move better on the sensitive planes. Its floral essence is Clematis.