Monthly Gardening Horoscope: Aries

As the serene waters of Pisces subside, we embrace the fiery beginnings of
Aries in our gardens.

Marking the beginning of the ancient Roman calendar, Aries presides over the time when leaves burst forth, ducklings hatch, birds return, and all of nature sings out in song. In this blog, we’ll explore what gardening looks like in the time of the Ram and what it means for gardeners born under this sign, including a few Aries-specific plant recommendations! 

Understanding Aries 

During our last gardening horoscope for Pisces, we witnessed the very end of winter and the first signs of spring in Pennsylvania. Now, as the sun moves into Aries from March 21 to April 19, we witness nature’s complete rebirth as the world literally transforms before our eyes: leaves open themselves back up, green grass re-emerges, flowers bloom, and insects awaken from slumbers. 

In alignment with this invigorating change, Aries embodies the energizing qualities of a male sheep, representing boldness, initiative, vitality, and confidence. Just as rams are known to sire dozens of lambs in their lives, Aries also symbolizes the natural vitality that springs forth this time of year. 

 

Horoscope for Aries in the Garden 

For gardeners born under Aries—and anyone else inspired by this sign—this is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves and dive headfirst into your gardening projects!

Here are some tips to make the most of the Aries season in your garden: 

• Take Bold Action: Embrace the fearless nature of Aries and move full steam ahead with your gardening projects. As the soil dries and the weather warms, now is the time to shake off your winter habits and embrace the full momentum of spring to get your garden started. 

• Stay Active and Engaged: Movement is in the air. All the animals and plants are singing, and we humans can feel the energy, too. Keep it flowing by accomplishing key early spring gardening tasks, such as weeding, preparing soil, pruning, and planting. Let your actions fuel your energy to take more action. 

• Embrace Challenges: Those born under Aries love a good challenge. With the spirit of the ram in the stars, welcome any difficulties that come your way with enthusiasm and joy. If the rototiller breaks, use it as a sign to take out the fork and till the soil by hand. Unusual pests in the garden or inclement weather? Take these opportunities to boost your knowledge, improve your strength, and improve your garden’s resilience. 

 

 

• Think Both Short and Long Term: With a tendency towards action, impatience is one of Aries’ greatest weaknesses. Feel free to indulge in this preference for immediacy by planting quick-growing crops like arugula, radishes, and mustard greens—but don’t fall prey to short-term thinking. Gardening is a long-term endeavor, so remember to set yourself up for the whole season by seeding warm-season crops inside, taking care of early-season pruning, amending your soil with compost for a fresh start, and considering things like companion planting, proactive pest control, and crop rotation.

• Set Goals and Milestones: Those with an Aries personality tend to be goal-oriented, so use this trait to your advantage in the garden by planning milestones throughout the growing year. Set goals for how much you want to harvest at specific points, and create measurements to define a successful garden, such as the number of perennials that bloom, the number of birds, butterflies, or beneficial insects you spot in your garden, the number of native plant species in your garden, or the number of birds you hear in the dawn outside your window. Set these goals now and wield your ram-like power to achieve them this year. 

• Experiment: Experimentation is well-suited to Aries’ bold, confident spirit. Channel this trait to create a more abundant garden than last year by planting new native species, trying new vegetable varieties, or experimenting with new resilient, ecological, or regenerative gardening techniques. Pick a cutting-edge gardening practice and integrate it into your landscape. 

 

Everywhere we look this time of year, we see the rebirth of spring that was so celebrated as the start of the calendar year in ancient Rome. Likewise, we can celebrate the time of Aries with certain plants that resonate deeply with this sign and the general vitality in the air:

• Bold and Vibrant Flowers: Aries’ are drawn to vibrant colors and bold statements, so opt for flowers such as tulips, daffodils, and poppies that command attention with their bright hues and striking beauty.

• Spicy Herbs: To align with Aries’s fiery temperament, spice up your garden with zesty herbs and greens like tarragon, sorrel, chervil, lovage, arugula, mustard, and purslane. These zesty selections add a burst of bold flavor to your meals, energizing your body, mind, and soul.

• Forsythia: One of the first bloomers of the year, this shrub offers bold yellow flowers in the early time of Aries, making it a perfect companion for those born in this time. Plant one this spring, and you’ll enjoy early-season blooms in many Aprils to come.  

• Eastern Redbud: These small native trees are another extravagant early spring bloomer. Flowering sometime in April, they greet Aries individuals with exquisite pink flowers during their zodiac time. 

You don’t have to be born in Aries to feel and use their energy—It’s available for anyone, and encourages us gardeners to step into spring with confidence, boldness, and enthusiasm. For more Aries plant trends and gardening tips, drop by our garden center in Glenside, PA, today!