All about flowers and gifts

  When they’re not keeping secrets, Scorpios like to uncover them. They’ll love anything that helps their detective skills like binoculars, a spy novel, or a scavenger hunt. If you know Scorpio romantically, dare to give a seductive gift.

Or pamper them with a massage or a beautifully-scented bath set. No one likes a good secret or mystery like a Scorpio, so anything from Agatha Christie to binoculars or even a telescope would make an ideal gift. A behind-the-scenes tactician, your Scorpio might also enjoy a the game ‘Civilization’ or the computer game ‘Sim City’. Other gift items that cater to their enjoyment of competition and challenge might be sports equipment or stocks and bonds. A

lthough they may want to beat you at cards, don’t forget that Scorpio is a Water Sign, so gifts from the heart or pampering gifts are especially appreciated. How about making your Scorpio some jewellery or giving them some cologne? Scorpio is also the Sign of Sex, so if it’s your partner you are buying for, don’t be too shy about getting a more intimate present.

Male: aftershave, cologne, stocks and bonds, a telescope, binoculars, candles, mystery books, a diary, the game ‘Civilization,’ a book based on investigative reporting, a book on gadgets that international spies use, a volley-ball net, a reading from an Astrologer, a book on basic astronomy, a small sailing boat, kayaking lessons, silk boxers, an aquarium with tropical fish.

Female: perfume, scented bath lotions, oils and soaps, flowers, candles, mystery books, diary, telescope, a beautiful mask, a book on the Karma Sutra, a tennis racket, a reading from an astrologer, a sailing boat, kayaking lessons, an ocean cruise, lingerie, tarot cards, games, an aquarium with tropical fish.

Flowers & Plants for Scorpio include: venus fly trap (Dionaea), Alpinia (pink ginger), Amaranthus (love lies bleeding), red hot poker (Kniphofia), hibiscus , peony, cactus, anthurium.

Libras won’t care if a gift is expensive, but you should choose something well-designed or beautiful. They’ll also love experiences that they can share with you or another friend like a wine tasting class or a pair of concert tickets.

And you’ll win extra points if you have a heartfelt reason behind your gift. Libra rules the House of Partnership, which means they tend to be socially inclined and more interested in other people than themselves.

Give your Libra something that reminds him/her of your relationship or friendships - perhaps a scrapbook of pictures of you two and your friends, or a small phone number organizer they can take with them anywhere. Another idea for your Libra is a good biography of someone famous to quell their intense interest in other people’s lives.

Don’t forget that Libras, like Taureans, also appreciate beautiful and sensual things, so you can’t go wrong with sweets, a massage, flowers or art. Lastly, Libra’s like to look their best, so some make-up or a mirror would cater to their desires.

Male: chocolates, books or magazine subscriptions, a massage or spa treatment, tasteful clothing, a wallet, a painting, a nice pen, a shaving kit, picture frame, a biography on someone famous, a scrapbook for pictures of friends and family, a trivia game, a hot-air balloon ride

Female: chocolates, books or magazine subscriptions, a massage or spa treatment, a manicure, a purse, a painting, a nice pen, a nice make-up mirror and bag, a biography on someone famous, a scrapbook for pictures of friends and family, flowers, a trivia game, a hot-air balloon ride, a picture frame.

Libran Flowers & Plants are: chincherinchee (Ornithogalum), Moluccella (bells of Ireland), Cymbidium orchid , gardenia, tea roses, tuberose, freesia, gladiolus.

  For Virgos, the more practical the gift, the better. They like items they can put to use right away like a date book to organize their life or an electronic multi-language dictionary.

Virgos are usually disciplined about their health too, and enjoy gifts that keep them in tip-top shape. Virgo’s love simple elegance, so whatever gift you give, make it classy. Virgos are also industrious, efficient, neat and well organized. Try giving the Virgo in your life something that will help them in this, such as a calendar, PDA (personal digital assistant), briefcase, or an organizer of any sort.

Your Virgo would also be pleased with some stocks and bonds - Virgos are good business people would enjoy following the progress stocks in the market. If you are looking for a more exciting gift to give, Virgos also enjoy physical activity (Virgo rules the House of Health). Your Virgo would be thrilled with a gym membership, a book on hiking trials, or even a massage.

Last but not least, people born under this sign also have a love for pets, so if you are feeling brave, give your Virgo that fish or puppy he/she has been pining for.

Not feeling that brave? A one year pass to the local zoo might do the trick.

Male: a gym membership, roller blades, a massage or spa treatment, stocks and bonds, a wallet, a key ring, a pet, an exercise cycle, a diary or journal, a PDA (personal digital assistant), DVD with new relesed movie, a leather-bound calendar, tennis lessons, passes to the zoo, a plant, a nice bottle of wine, a calculator

Female: a gym membership, roller blades, a massage or spa treatment, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a classy purse, a key ring, a pet, an exercise cycle, a diary or journal, a manicure or pedicure, a spa treatment, bubble bath, a leather-bound calendar, passes to the zoo, a plant, a nice bottle of wine.

Virgo Flower& Plant choices include: monkshood (Aconitum), hypericum ( St John’s wort), chrysanthemum , eucalyptus, veronica , violet , ivy, thistle.

  Leos love being treated like royalty and lavished with all things extravagant, big and attention-grabbing like oversized logo bags, fine jewellery and bold prints.

You can also cater to Leo’s playful side by giving the hottest new board or backyard game or a special deck of cards. And as the drama queens of the Zodiac, remember that Leos always love being the centre of attention. Leos love to create and to perform.

Give a gift that enables their artistic creativity, or perhaps a gift that matches with their love for entertaining elegantly and grandly — how about some fine crystal, a large, exotic flower arrangement or a new golden centrepiece for the table? Keep in mind that Leos are a bit extravagant and dramatic and have a bold yet classy taste in everything. Anything from opera tickets to fine jewellery to clothing in strong colours (red, purple, gold) will go over well. Leos also like to gamble, so they would find a lottery ticket or trip to Las Vegas right up their alley.

The Lion is the King/Queen of the Zodiac, so give a present that treats them that way.

Male: lottery tickets, a high-quality watch, oil paints, champagne, fine clothing, leather briefcase, season tickets to the opera or theatre, a piece of tasteful art, wine-tasting classes, a gift certificate for a gourmet restaurant, fancy cuff-links, a nice bottle of wine

Female: lottery ticket, fine jewellery, gourmet chocolates, a manicure, a silk scarf, oil paints, campaign, a large bold flower arrangement, extra tall candles, a make-over, china, crystal, a class on flower arranging, season tickets to the opera or theatre, diamonds or pearls.

Leo’s Flowers & Plants are: safflower (Carthamus), croton, Joseph’s coat (Codiaeum), marigold, gerbera , crocosmia, dahlia, clivia, sunflower.