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1 SALVAtORE FERRAgAMO is holding his first
fashion show on June 12 in the louvre in Paris,
france. The show in the world famous museum
is months away but has already created a lot of buzz in
fashion circles. a lot of people are wondering just what
kind of show the euro-style icon is planning.
2 FASHION wAtcHINg is one of the most fun
parts of the academy awards and one per-
son really caught our attention. Gw yneth
Paltrow stood out on the red carpet show last month.
Surrounded by heavily embellished dresses and outra-
geous multicoloured creations, Paltrow reminded us
sometimes less is more in a simple dress by Tom ford.
3 ON MARcH 17tH, Gucci released the new
perfumes, the Gucci flora Garden Collec-
tion. The five scents represent the five types
of floral fragrance. They were inspired by the iconic
"flora" print popular with woman around the world. if
you're anything like us, you'll want to collect them all.
They will be on sale in Japan from the 28th of March.
4 HOLLywOOd ActRESS HALLE BERRy is
showing that her talents extend beyond act-
ing, she has designed a shoe collection. You
can check out the hollywood a-lister's designs for the
German shoe maker deichman online, or in the euro-
pean store. it's finally the season where you can get
outside, so it's the perfect time to get new shoes.
5 IN JApAN, Spring means cherry blossom sea-
son. but recently a lot of people have been
enjoying the beautiful flowers outside of
Japan as well. This year 150,0 0 0 visitors will attend
the annual San francisco Cherry blossom festival.
This year Japanese brand Gouk are also intending to
hold a fashion show in the iconic oriental setting.
6 pAu L By pAu L S M ItH a re relea sin g a
ra n ge of l imite d e ditio n 3 d f a shio n that
b e c a m e o n s ale th e 16th of Ma rc h . T h ey
a re ba s e d a ro un d th e cla ssic to n g u e t w is te r, "sh e
s ells s ea sh ells by th e s ea sh o re". T h e cloth e s a re
re minis ce nt of a mil d sum m e r day, b ut th eir re d
an d blue p rinte d de signs com e to life w h en viewe d
thro ugh 3 d glasse s . a pair of 3 d sp e c s com e s with
ever y item.
7 tHE HELLO KItt y BR ANd beloved by
celebrities has announced the theme of it 's
spring season will be cool and cute french
fashion. The latest hello Kitty Mon amour collection
by Sephora are also sure to please young cute fans.
News
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BRItISH FASHION INStItutION ALExANdER McquEEN has just announced a new menswear
store on london's Savile row. The street is famous for its high end tailors but Mcq's romantic
designs are sure to bring a touch of glamor. The brand have also said that they are looking to
open further stores in france, China and the united States later in the year.
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P h o t o g r a p h e r / S a lva d o r P ozo / w w w. s a l v a d o r p oz o . c o m
a s s t . P h o t o g r a p h e r / P e T e r v e r S n e l
d e s i g n s a n d h e a d p i e c e s / l a r i S a K aT z / w w w. l a r i s a k a t z . c o m
M a ke u p / da i n o r a d u lC Y T e / w w w. d a i n o r a d u l c y t e . c o m
h a i r / a n n a w oJ n a r o w S K a
M o d e l / l au r a M aY
LesfLeurs
nouveLLes
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Te x t & P h o t o g r a p h y / K r i S T i n a S h a P r a n ova
C l o t h i n g / v f oX
M a ke u p & H a i r / a n a n n Ya a r T i S T e
M o d e l / e M i lY r o S e P u r C e l l
a s s i s t a n t / d M Y T r o Ya r C h u K
S hot in the innermost site of the most pop-
ulated city. where you'd never imagine,
there is a well known place surrounded by the
waters of the yarra River.
right there, softly opening the gates of the
royal Gardens we happened to find a quiet
field full of flowers, hidden in the heart of
the Park. despite the fact that it's in the dead
center of the urban chaos, it was silent and
untouched.
we imagined two women with the same des-
tiny, sensual, finding peace amongst nature,
growing free and as wild as a flower.
The inspiration was everywhere around us:
nature. we tried to capture each human move-
ment as part of the living environment.
Sumptuous and yet simple, these women por-
tray a romantic style, expressed through the
feminine details on their clothing and their
graceful personalities.
fLeur D'amour
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P h o t o g r a p h e y / l a n a i va n ova
C l o t h i n g / v f oX
M a ke u p & H a i r / a n a n n Ya a r T i S T e
M o d e l / b r e a n n e l eo P P o l d
a s s i s t a n t / d M Y T r o Ya r C h u K
mYroses
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t h i s m o nth's b u d d i n g p h oto g ra p h e r
b e g a n , l i ke s o m a ny m o re , f re s h l y
b l o s s o m i n g f ro m a r t s c h o o l w ith a ro s y
outlook. Buf feted on the winds, she flew
f ro m co u ntr y to co u ntr y, a b s o r b i n g th e
l i f e s t y l e s , th e f a s h i o n a n d th e s ce n e r y
of th e s e d i s t a nt la n d s . S p a i n , ce ntra l
A m e ri c a , d o m i n i c a , th i s b l o o m p re f e r s
warmer climates. But eventually the soil
of h e r native Italy c alle d to h e r, a n d h e r
root s found their way back home.
h e r i n t e r n a t i o n a l e x p e r i e n c e s b r e a t h e d
l i f e i n t o t h e p h o t o g r a p h e r. u s i n g t h e
c u l t u r e s a n d e m o t i o n s o f h e r a d o p t e d
co untrie s , sh e grew from a tiny se e d until
sh e blo om e d into th e ar tis t sh e is to day.
T h e r e i s c i n e m a i n h e r l i g h t i n g , p a i n t i n g
i n h e r p o s t- p r o d u c t i o n , b u t t h e w h o l e
blossoms into h er p h otograp hy.
T h e f i n e a r t e y e a n d t h e l o v e o f e x p e r i -
m e n t a t i o n a r e t h e s t e m t h a t h o l d s t h e
b r i g h t f l o w e r a l o f t , m a k i n g t h e w o r l d a
brighter an d m ore interes ting pla ce .
P h o t o g r a p y, P o s t a n d M a ke u p / e l e n a l a S a G n i / w w w. e l e n a l a s a g n i . i t
M o d e l / e l e n a C a n e va z z i
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P h o t o g r a p h e r & C r e a t i v e / To d d a n T h o n Y T Y l e r
S t y l i n g / K a r i n a S M i T h
M a ke u p / M i C h a e l M a C
h a i r / i S S a C Y u
M o d e l / b i a n K a
d r e s s / b oT T eG a v e n e Ta
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P a n t s / M a X M a r a
we d g e s / lv
a l e X a n d e r wa n G
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d r e s s / C h r i S T i a n d i o r
S h o e s / S e r G i o r o S S i
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d e s i g n e r / T S a i Y i f e n
M o d e l / Y u - h ua l e e
P h o t o g r a p h y / S T e v e h u n G
life iS liKe The GrowinG flowerS,
iT TaKeS iTS TiMe and blooMS GraduallY.
a brief MoMenT of eXPoSure, an inSTanT
of fraGranCe, and The TreMble of everY
SeCond.
TheSe are The reCordS of a life.
and i, i aM The fairY of PlanTinG,
reCordinG The eSSenCe of The
buddinG GreenerY.
waTerinG The SeedS of MeMorieS,
MaKinG The deSolaTe hearT flouriSh and
bloSSoM.
wiTh The flaSh of The GloriouS PeTalS CoMeS The enJoYMenT of The Pure MoMenT.
ThiS iMaGe of flowerS blendS inTo all The MeMorieS of life.a CoMbinaTion of PeaCe, GenTleneSS, eleGanCe and PuriTY.
i devoTe MYSelf To KeeP PainTinG wiTh The flowerS and fairieS of ThiS Garden.
memoriesof
Life
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Te x t / e d wa r d h aT f i e l d P h o t o g r a p h y / K i i T
F or many people, fashion is limited to
the material world, warranting only
pragmatic considerations regarding cloth-
ing selection and physical appearance.
for the thousands of people who waited out-
side the Kyocera dome in the frigid february
wind for the start of the 2012 Spring & Sum-
mer Kansai Collection, fashion is a way of life
that colors their every motivation. fashion is
more than just clothes; it’s an idea that taps
into one of our most fundamental needs,
self-expression. and although the means of
expression may vary, at least a part of what
we all do to reveal our individuality can be
called fashion. nowhere have we seen this
concept better demonstrated than at this
year’s Kansai Collection, which played host to
models, artists, designers, Tv talent, dancers,
technicians, photographers, musicians, and
hair show performers. The event was much
more than a celebration of style; inside the
arena, fashion became a force of nature.
all around the dome, aficionados dressed
in their finest couture poured out of conve-
nience stores, subway stations, and cafés,
turning the streets of osaka into a veritable
runway show of their own. hours before the
start of the event, fans began queuing out-
side the gates, admiring the outfits of fellow
enthusiasts and watching the groups of Tv
crews and photographers hover about the
crowd like humming birds looking for the
sweetest flowers in the garden. The air of
anticipation was palpable.
Kansai CoLLeCtion
spring & summer
2012
when the doors opened, patience quickly
gave way to excitement as the crowds of
eager fashion devotees stormed into the
arena, gift bags in hand and smartphone
cameras primed.
The show kicked off with a performance by
a young hip-hop dance group, which set the
mood for the event: fun, energetic, and free.
The first stage, sponsored by opa, followed
in the same vein. The selection of designs was
colored in cool spring tones of soft blue, pink,
and green along with bright summer whites
and earth tones. The entire collection felt
simple and accessible; the clothes weren’t
cluttered by excessive logos, graphics, or
accessories. long summer dresses, ribbons
and bows, long jackets over shorts and mini-
skirts, and stonewashed denim were among
the more popular trends in the stage. in keep-
ing with the lighthearted spirit of the show,
the models were all smiles as they strutted
down the catwalk, waving and blowing kisses
to the audience.
Special stages for retailers and popular J-pop
artists kept the crowds entertained between
runway blocks and gave people an opportu-
nity to explore the many kiosks set up around
the arena. featured companies ranged from
hair and cosmetic products, nail design
services, and false lashes to K-pop merchan-
disers and mobile phone providers.
The next block started with a new treatment
of the Japanese kimono from Saganokan,
including form-fitting designs, ankle-length
cuts, and mini-skirt variations. The high con-
trast color choices and elaborate patterns
were breathtaking, practically coming alive
as their wearers shuffled gracefully down
the runway. one standout design depicted a
nighttime cherry blossom-viewing scene, the
collar and shoulders in shimmering black with
lustrous white and pink blossoms running the
length of the large hanging sleeves. another
surprisingly unique collection in the block
was a gorgeous line of lingerie from MaruKo
with intricately embroidered corsets, 60’s
style patterned bikini sets, and wrap-around
tulle skirts. The models wore lace masks over
their eyes, adding intrigue to allure.
when Yasunori Shichijo and his team took the
stage, the mood of the event shifted gears
from a highstreet chic to avant-garde. The
scale of the performance was grand, including
children in costume, a modern dance troupe,
models, ballerinas, and the talented chorus
of male tenors "le velvets" singing andrea
bocelli’s “Con te partirò.” Shichijo himself
was akin to a great conductor, gracefully
orchestrating all of the elements on stage to
create a living work of art. his great talent as
a performer lies in the immediacy he brings to
the production; he sculpted new hairstyles,
exchanged props and accessories, altered
gowns, dressed his models in flowers and
wings, and created whole new looks on the
fly. every element of the production from
the costume colors and lighting to the music
and choreography was designed to express a
metamorphosis. The performance felt like a
beautifully surreal rendition of Swan lake.
The next standout collection was a balanced
assortment of designs in the fourth block
defined by a tasteful use of color and a
marked sense of sophistication. Clearly
assured to be a big trend this season, the
stage continued to showcase a number of long
jacket over shorts/short skirt combinations.
fedoras, wide belts, cutwork lace, off-
shoulder sweaters, and big silk headbands
also appeared across the selection of brands.
The designs were a mix of cool bohemian
retro and modern urban elegance.
The event rounded out with a line of
delightfully unconventional wedding dresses,
a bright collection of disney-themed outfits
for young women, and an unexpectedly well
put together stage by au featuring their
new series of smartphones. The diversity
of the Kansai Collection was a testament
to the boundless potential of and room
for innovation in fashion, from clothes
and cosmetics to technology and lifestyle
accessories. The pace and atmosphere of the
event kept us engaged and entertained and
left us hungry for more. we can hardly wait
for the next Kansai Collection. and while
we can never know quite what to expect on
stage, one thing will always be true of the
event …
The SCoPe of The Show MaY be inTernaTional, buT The SPiriT iS all KanSai.
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Te x t / a n a K i n S e l l a
Fa s h i o n D e s i g n e r / h e l l e n va n r e e S / w w w. h e l l e n v a n r e e s . c o m
P h o t o g r a p h y / C h r i S To P h e r M o o r e
t he idea for Hellen van Rees’s graduate collection
came, as all the best ones do, from something
simple: the square.
This season she shows seven outfits based on the geo-
metric shape, combining a sense of the past, inspired
by Chanel’s traditional tweed fabrics, with a nod to the
future in her use of hundreds and hundreds of foam
blocks meticulously covered with single threads.
hellen’s designs aim to do something new with old
materials. She takes the silhouettes of 1920s flapper-
girl dresses and remakes them in handmade tweeds
using recycled threads sourced from factory remnants.
So ever y fabric in the collection is produced sustain-
ably. “The materials came from years of collecting
fabrics and scraps,” hellen says. “They all have a differ-
ent background, and some have a stor y behind them.
That way it ’s a bit more personal. Years of collecting
has gone into the collection.”
iT’S undeniablY an iMPreSSive feaT of TeChniCal CrafTSManShiP, an inTenSe ProCeSS uSed To eXeCuTe her oriGinal idea.
sQuare one: the miraCLe of
the spaCe ageheL L en va n r ees: m a fa shion Womens W e a r 2 01 2 ,
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P h o t o g r a p h y / lu K e G a r S T K a
A rch-gothic designer Ola Voyna's
latest jewellery collection is based
around two unusual stones with a long
history - striped flint and amber.
Striped flint, an extremely rare stone
found only in a small part of Poland, has
its mystic side. in the neolithic Period
it was used for making talismans. dis-
covered again recently after ages of
presumed extinction, it now serves as
a perfect stone for jeweller y: unique,
ornate, and almost as hard as dia-
monds. it has been named the “stone
of optimism”, since wearing flint jewel-
ler y is said to increase your positive
energies. Celebrities like victoria beck-
ham, Madonna, robbie williams and
boy George have been seen wearing
flint jeweller y and it is becoming more
and more popular around the world.
The second stone, amber, is known as
the pride of the baltic countries exists in
dif ferent colours and shades. from yel-
low to red, green and black. entombed
extinct plants and insects, often found
in amber, bear witness to the prehistoric
times in which the amber pieces were
formed. well matched pieces of amber
jewellery highlight the colour of the eyes
and the wearer's beauty.
ola uses these stones alone to show-
case their own unique qualities, and uses
their contrasts and compliments to cre-
ate completely new combinations. from
their simple, geometric shapes to their
beautiful colours, she has found a way to
bring together all the history and beauty
of these rare stones.
stoneDLove
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Te x t / J u l e S S M i T h
P h o t o g r a p h y / d a n i a l G o wa n S
M a ke u p / e r i n b i G G
M o d e l / e M M a K w i l S o n
I 've always wanted to be one of those
women who can leave the house without
a scrap of make-up on and feel good about
it. I occasionally venture barefaced to the
shops, in the vain hope of running into
someone I know who will tell me "you're
looking well". If I only had that slight con-
fidence boost, I could reduce my getting
ready time and save lots of money on prod-
ucts. unfortunately this is only a fantasy.
in realit y, i know it will never happen and
i have to come to terms with the fac t that
i really shouldn' t leave the house without
make-up on. So, this means i must come
up with a quick regime that has me look-
ing naturally beautiful without looking like
i 've invested my life savings into harrods
beauty hall.
The secret to natural looking make-up is to
cover-up and enhance.
Your base should be light-weight and per-
fectly matched to your skin-tone. laura
Mercier do a great tinted moisturiser which
will brighten your skin without looking like
you are wearing anything at
all. This also saves time applying both mois-
turiser and foundation.
after that i would put on a good concealer
under the eye area or to cover redness on
the nose etc. blemish sticks are good for
covering those occasional monthly friends
on your chin, but do avoid the light-reflect-
ing ones as they will only highlight any
imperfections.
add a simple slick of volume-boosting
mascara, i love narS larger Than life
volumizing Mascara for a natural, full-lash
look. a subtle blush to the cheek and you're
nearly done. Powder works best for the nat-
ural look. bobbi brown's blush in "blushed"
is good for blending and giving a natural,
healthy glow. i always finish with vaseline
to protect my lips while still giving them
a full, natural sheen. This is as simple as it
gets and if you're really good at it , like me,
you can fool people into believing you're
not wearing any make-up at all...
hoW to Be-eautifuL
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A llow us to introduce you to Jaleesa
Koelen, an up-and-coming model orig-
inally from Holland. Back a couple of years
ago, people would only have remembered
her as a introverted and shy girl. If you had
met her then, you would be amazed that she
is modelling and utterly shocked when you
saw the stunning work she is doing now.
after she finished highschool she went on
living like that little shy girl up until one day.
all that changed when she came across an
ad in a local paper. They were looking for
models for a local, small-scale model con-
test. She never thought that she could be
that ultra-feminine girly-girl with an arsenal
of handbags, millions of shoes and tons of
make-up, but she signed up anyway. wheth-
er it was just for fun or to try to break out of
her shell, she decided to give it a try.
She wasn't surprised when she didn't win,
but what she did come away with was con-
fidence and a love for modelling. after
that night, Jaleesa walked out of the venue
with the plan to do a lot more photoshoots.
Gradually, she was recognised and got
asked by more and more photographers.
a lth ough sh e's only b een m o delling for
a sh or t tim e, sh e is passionate . “i eat ,
breath e an d live m o delling ” sh e tells us .
n ot only that , as sh e is also keen on all
oth er par t s of th e b usin ess , b eginning
with ph otography an d fashion direc tion .
“S o, lot s of tim es i ha d th ese creative
flashes in my head and in my mind i could
pic ture myself doing a cer tain p ose with
a cer tain kind of light and edited in a cer-
tain kin d of way. b ut wh o says that i c an
only imagin e? ” S h e has b een creating h er
own sh o ot s an d h op es to b ecom e a b et-
ter m o del by following h er own creative
direction. with that kind of drive and spir-
it , the future's bright for Jaleesa.
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Makeup & hair / CleM en Tin e brow n
S he was looking at her reflection in the
mirror. All she could see were the deep
wrinkles around her mouth accentuating her
best feature, her smile. For the last 60 years,
he knew exactly how to make her smile. She
pulled the black veil over her face and wept
uncontrollably. He was gone forever and she
was alone; barren and empty.
She reached for his nightshirt, the only thing
that still had the faint smell of his favor-
ite cologne. a photo fluttered out from the
folds of his pocket. She took the photo in her
trembling hands. She knew the picture well;
he had taken it of her on their first date. She
was wearing a floral shirt that hung loosely
across her sexy, bare shoulders. They had
been walking across a field when they came
across a dry patch of land. “how ugly,” she
blurted out at the sight of the dead brown
grass. “not ugly,” he replied, “just waiting for
the first spring bloom.”
She turned the picture over, and a note
written in his handwriting read:
To My dearest Spring bloom,
You may feel like that barren landscape,
but know the beauty that you bring to the
world. You will find your joy again, like i did
on our walk that day. You were my spring,
my flower bloom.
love eternally.
She held the photo close to her heart and,
for the first time since his death, she smiled.
spring BLoom
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Makeup & St yling / K a rin bro oS
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P i c t u r e / e S M o d Ja P o n
4/14(Sat) 13:30 - 15:30
eSMod osaka open house for new stu-
dents. with presentations of design,
pattern and fashion business.
More info: www.esmodjapon.co.jp/osaka/
event/detail.php?id=216
4/28(Sat) 13:00 - 15:00
workshop at eSMod osaka. You can join
an awesome eSMod class, choosing from
fashion design or Pattern Making..
More info: www.esmodjapon.co.jp/osaka/
event/detail.php?id=217
Please feel free to join all the events.
More info:
www.esmodjapon.co.jp/osaka/index.html
April 7th (Saturday) to April 8th (Sunday) from 10am to 5pm
2012 GraduaTe faShion Show (quarterfinals)
Building A, Ground floor, Exhibition Hall, Shih Chien University
April 28th (Saturday) to April 29th (Sunday) 2:30 pm & 7 pm
2012 GraduaTe faShion Show (final)
at aTT 4 fun Show boX1 Taipei / no. 12,
Songshou rd., Xinyi district, Taipei, Taiwan (r.o.C.)
esmoD Japon
shih ChienuniversitY
HOROScOpE April
2012
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their fLoWers
by IzumI
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ARIES 3/21 – 4/19
a ries is the first star sign of the
zodiac and is ruled by fiery
Mars, representing self-awakening
and the contradictory attributes of
activity and passion combined with
frankness and naivety. aries repre-
sents the early springtime flowers,
so choose red roses for your ram,
or anthodiums if you are feeling
more passionate.
VIRgO 8/23 – 9/22
virgo symbolises perfection-
ism and is ruled by Mercury.
virgo’s time is late summer or ear-
ly autumn, when the seasons are
changing and small, delicate
flowers are blooming, such as Chry-
santhemums, Cymbidum orchids
and zephyr lilies.
cApRIcORN 12/22 – 1/19
Capricorn’s ruler, Saturn, gives
them their perseverance
and endurance for achievement,
but not without a strong sense of
responsibility. They represent the
mid-winter plants, especially those
that can bear the cold and dry.
Goats will favour Plum blossoms,
orchids and Camellias.
gEMINI 5/21 – 6/21
Gemini is ruled by mercury
and they are the explorers of
knowledge. They are clever, curious
and have a passion for study. The
flowers of early summer, simple in
shape, light in colour and elegant,
are for Gemini. Choose lilies, Cam-
panula and eustoma, or anything
that disperses its seeds in the wind.
ScORpIO 10/23 – 11/21
Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the
planet of change and transfor-
mation. The late autumn flowers
are for Scorpios. The dark red, the
thorny and the medicinal are where
they can find their power, such as
opium poppies and the carnivorous
nepenthes and Sundew plants.
cANcER 6/22 – 7/22
Cancer is the guardian of the
home. The moon that protects
Cancers also gives them their sensi-
tive and emotional qualities. They
rule the early summer flowers,
especially those that bloom in the
moonlight, such as night Jasmine
and night-blooming Cereus.
SAgIttARIuS 11/22 – 12/21
Sagittarius is the idealist and
Jupiter is their ruling planet.
Sagittariuses have an unusual
character and broad minds. They
dominate the plants of late autumn
and early winter, such as Crane
flower, hibiscus and Pyrachantha.
LEO 7/23 – 8/22
leo is the ambassador of the
righteous and powerful. ruled
by the sun, it is the summer flowers,
golden and yellow in colour, such
as sunflowers and marigolds, that
show leo's passion for life.
pIScES 2/19 – 3/20
neptune rules Pisces and guides
them in the right direction of
their dreams and intuitions. They
represent the early spring flowers
that are light in colour, like daisies,
cornflowers, water lilies and tulips.
tAuRuS 4/20 – 5/20
Taurus is the sign of wealth.
ruled by venus, this peaceful
shining star sign makes people feel
comfortable and secure. Taurus
governs the late spring flowers with
a touch of opulence, such as morn-
ing glory, impatiens and orchids.
LIBRA 9/23 – 10/22
libra is the sign of balance and
is ruled by venus, giving them
a peaceful and tolerant tempera-
ment. Many libras love flowers,
especially those elegant and col-
orful flowers of autumn such as
Cymbidium orchids, Tagetes patula,
and Gerbera.
AquARIuS 1/20 – 2/18
uranus, the ruler of aquari-
us represents wisdom and
selfless dedication, which gives
aquariuses their caring hearts
and wisdom. They rule the unusual
plants, such as Cattail willow, hya-
cinth, narcissus and the biggest
flower of all: rafflesia.