Bach Flower Remedies are a system of 38 plant-based remedies developed in the 1930s by Edward Bach.They’re designed to support emotional balance, based on the idea that emotional harmony supports overall wellbeing.
They are gentle, non-habit forming, and usually taken as drops in water.
Bach flower remedies aren’t traditionally linked to astrology, but many modern holistic practitioners like to pair emotional patterns (from astrology) with specific remedies from Edward Bach’s system.
Below is a commonly used intuitive pairing of zodiac signs with Bach flower remedies, based on emotional tendencies of each sign.
Note:
Bach remedies are chosen based on current emotional state, not sun sign alone. According to Edward Bach, treatment should match how you feel right now, regardless of astrology.
Aries
Traits: Impatient, impulsive, intense
Remedies:
- Impatiens – for impatience and irritability
- Cherry Plum – for fear of losing control
Taurus
Traits: Stubborn, resistant to change
Remedies:
- Gentian – for discouragement
- Walnut – for adapting to change
Gemini
Traits: Indecisive, mentally scattered
Remedies:
- Scleranthus – for indecision
- White Chestnut – for racing thoughts
Cancer
Traits: Sensitive, clingy, nostalgic
Remedies:
- Chicory – for possessiveness
- Honeysuckle – for living in the past
Leo
Traits: Proud, attention-seeking
Remedies:
- Vine – for dominance
- Heather – for self-centeredness
Virgo
Traits: Critical, perfectionist
Remedies:
- Beech – for intolerance
- Crab Apple – for self-criticism
Libra
Traits: People-pleasing, indecisive
Remedies:
- Scleranthus – for wavering
- Centaury – for difficulty saying no
Scorpio
Traits: Intense, jealous, secretive
Remedies:
- Holly – for jealousy and suspicion
- Willow – for resentment
Traits: Restless, blunt, over-optimistic
Remedies:
Sagittarius
- Vervain – for over-enthusiasm
- Agrimony – for hiding inner turmoil
Capricorn
Traits: Rigid, overly responsible
Remedies:
- Rock Water – for self-denial
- Oak – for overworking
Aquarius
Traits: Detached, rebellious
Remedies:
- Water Violet – for emotional distance
- Impatiens – for impatience with others
Pisces
Traits: Escapist, overly sensitive
Remedies:
- Clematis – for dreaminess
- Aspen – for vague fears
The 38 Bach Remedies (Grouped by Emotional State)
Dr. Bach grouped them into 7 emotional categories:
Fear
- Rock Rose – terror, panic
- Mimulus – known fears (spiders, illness, etc.)
- Cherry Plum – fear of losing control
- Aspen – vague anxiety, unknown fears
- Red Chestnut – excessive worry for loved ones
Uncertainty
- Cerato – self-doubt
- Scleranthus – indecision
- Gentian – discouragement
- Gorse – hopelessness
- Hornbeam – mental fatigue
- Wild Oat – uncertainty about life direction
Not Present / Preoccupied
- Clematis – daydreaming
- Honeysuckle – living in the past
- Wild Rose – resignation
- Olive – exhaustion
- White Chestnut – repetitive thoughts
- Mustard – sudden deep gloom
- Chestnut Bud – repeating mistakes
Loneliness
- Water Violet – aloofness
- Impatiens – irritability
- Heather – self-absorption
Oversensitivity
- Agrimony – hiding distress behind cheerfulness
- Centaury – difficulty saying no
- Walnut – protection during change
- Holly – jealousy, anger
Despair / Discouragement
- Larch – lack of confidence
- Pine – guilt
- Elm – overwhelmed by responsibility
- Sweet Chestnut – extreme anguish
- Star of Bethlehem – shock or trauma
- Willow – resentment
- Oak – overwork despite exhaustion
- Crab Apple – self-disgust
Over-care for Others
- Chicory – possessiveness
- Vervain – over-enthusiasm
- Vine – dominance
- Beech – intolerance
- Rock Water – self-rigidity
Rescue Remedy
A famous blend created by Dr. Bach for acute stress.
Contains:
- Rock Rose
- Impatiens
- Clematis
- Star of Bethlehem
- Cherry Plum
Often used during emotional shock or stressful situations.
How They’re Taken
- Usually 4 drops, 4 times daily
- Can combine up to 7 remedies in one mix
- Added to water or taken directly
Why the Link Makes Sense Symbolically
Both Systems Focus on Emotional Patterns
- Bach remedies treat temporary emotional states (fear, resentment, indecision).
- Astrology describes recurring personality patterns and emotional tendencies (from Sun, Moon, rising, etc.).
So the bridge is this:
Astrology shows your default emotional wiring.
Bach remedies support when that wiring is out of balance.
Signs Reflect Core Emotional Imbalances
Each zodiac sign has shadow expressions. Bach remedies match those shadow states.
For example:
- Aries shadow = impatience, explosive reactions
→ Impatiens or Cherry Plum - Virgo shadow = self-criticism, perfectionism
→ Crab Apple or Beech - Scorpio shadow = jealousy, suspicion
→ Holly or Willow
The remedy isn’t for being the sign — it’s for when the sign’s energy becomes distorted.
Astrology = Blueprint
Bach Remedies = Emotional First Aid
You can think of it like this:
- Astrology maps your psychological landscape.
- Bach remedies are tools you use when certain terrains become overwhelming.
For example:
- A Capricorn Moon person may often push themselves too hard.
- During burnout, Oak or Elm might help restore balance.
A More Advanced Way to Link Them
Rather than matching by Sun sign alone, practitioners sometimes match remedies to:
- Moon sign → emotional coping style
- Mars → anger & drive patterns
- Saturn → fear and restriction
- Neptune → escapism tendencies
Example:
- Strong Neptune or Pisces influence → tendency to drift or escape
→ Clematis (grounding) - Heavy Saturn influence → self-pressure
→ Rock Water
This is more psychologically accurate than simple “Aries = Impatiens” style matching.
Important Clarification
Dr. Bach believed remedies should be chosen based on:
“The mood of the moment.”
So astrology can:
✔ Help predict emotional tendencies
✔ Help anticipate stress patterns
✔ Offer insight into recurring themes
But the remedy is still chosen according to how you feel right now, not your birth chart alone.
In Simple Terms
Astrology explains:
- Why you tend to react a certain way.
Bach remedies help:
- When that reaction becomes emotionally imbalanced.
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