My name is Vanessa, I am a French illustrator who lives and works in Edinburgh, Scotland.
I quit my hospitality job 6 months ago to live off my passion for illustration and despite the struggles that being a full-time artist entails I couldn't be happier or more proud of myself today than I ever was.
My art is inspired by nature, plants, animals, folklore, and spirituality and promotes values of love, tolerance, well-being, and care for all living things.
I love to attach a meaning and/or a story behind every illustration I make.
With this series, I spent some time doing research around the symbolism that we find in the stars, in flowers, and within ourselves depending on when/where we were born.
I then combined them together to represent the beautiful qualities that we associate which each Zodiac Signs in these 12 calming botanical illustrations.
#1 Virgo - The Virtuous
Buttercup :
Neatness & Humility.
Virgos are organised, responsible and trustworthy people whom we can count on and will offer their help whenever they can.
Neatness & Humility.
Virgos are organised, responsible and trustworthy people whom we can count on and will offer their help whenever they can.
Euphorbia :
Purity & Wisdom.
Virgos are honest and candid people who will always speak the truth. They are the best advisors and listeners.
Purity & Wisdom.
Virgos are honest and candid people who will always speak the truth. They are the best advisors and listeners.
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#2 Sagittarius - The Traveler
Bird of Paradise :
Freedom & Joy.
Sagittarius are free as a bird. They have a lot of energy and they want to explore everything. It is all an adventure with them.
Freedom & Joy.
Sagittarius are free as a bird. They have a lot of energy and they want to explore everything. It is all an adventure with them.
Daffodil :
Renewal & Honesty.
Sagittarius are looking for a deeper connection to things, they want to reach their own truth and express their real self.
Renewal & Honesty.
Sagittarius are looking for a deeper connection to things, they want to reach their own truth and express their real self.
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#3 Libra - The Just
Black Eyed Susan :
Justice & Motivation.
Libras have strong values and morals and will do everything in their power to make the world a better place for everyone.
Justice & Motivation.
Libras have strong values and morals and will do everything in their power to make the world a better place for everyone.
Phlox :
Harmony & Unity.
Libras are idealistic and heartfelt people who cultivate healthy relationships and open communication around them.
Harmony & Unity.
Libras are idealistic and heartfelt people who cultivate healthy relationships and open communication around them.
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#4 Gemini - The Explorer
Protea :
Change & Transformation.
Geminis love to learn and discover. They need to be stimulated and to experiment new things all the time.
Change & Transformation.
Geminis love to learn and discover. They need to be stimulated and to experiment new things all the time.
Mimosa :
Curiosity & Expansion.
Geminis are real philosophers, they love meaningful conversations and to open their minds to new ideas.
Curiosity & Expansion.
Geminis are real philosophers, they love meaningful conversations and to open their minds to new ideas.
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#5 Aries - The Brave
Sunflower :
Optimism & Strength.
Aries are sunny people, they enlighten the day of those around them with their incredible power and energy.
Optimism & Strength.
Aries are sunny people, they enlighten the day of those around them with their incredible power and energy.
Borage :
Courage and Resistance.
Aries have an incomparable endurance when it comes to accomplishing goals that are meaningful to them.
Courage and Resistance.
Aries have an incomparable endurance when it comes to accomplishing goals that are meaningful to them.
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#6 Pisces - The Dreamer
Muscari :
Creativity & Mystery.
Pisces are born artists and dreamers, their high sensitivity enable them to perceive the world in a way others can't.
Creativity & Mystery.
Pisces are born artists and dreamers, their high sensitivity enable them to perceive the world in a way others can't.
Lotus Flower :
Compassion & Devotion.
Pisces are the best friends and partners one can wish for, they are highly empathetic and put other's needs above their own.
Compassion & Devotion.
Pisces are the best friends and partners one can wish for, they are highly empathetic and put other's needs above their own.
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#7 Taurus - The Serene
Poppy :
Peace & Regeneration.
Taurus have a comforting presence. They like to take care of themselves, their loved ones and their environment.
Peace & Regeneration.
Taurus have a comforting presence. They like to take care of themselves, their loved ones and their environment.
Ox-Eye Daisy :
Patience and Humility.
Taurus know things take time and they will do their best to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Patience and Humility.
Taurus know things take time and they will do their best to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
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#8 Leo - The Leader
Gladiolus :
Strength & Generosity.
Leos are born leaders, they like to be in charge and will guide the way for others to accomplish the greatest things together.
Strength & Generosity.
Leos are born leaders, they like to be in charge and will guide the way for others to accomplish the greatest things together.
Lisianthus :
Charisma & Confidence.
Leos are magnetic people who inspire with their their strong personality. They know how to set and reach their goals.
Charisma & Confidence.
Leos are magnetic people who inspire with their their strong personality. They know how to set and reach their goals.
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#9 Scorpio - The Passionate
Red Rose :
Passion & Sensuality.
Scorpios are the greatest lovers and artists. They give their full heart to everything they do, they are intense and very committed.
Passion & Sensuality.
Scorpios are the greatest lovers and artists. They give their full heart to everything they do, they are intense and very committed.
Amsonia :
Strength & Determination.
Scorpios are very strong and they know what they want. Once they've set their mind on something they're unstoppable.
Strength & Determination.
Scorpios are very strong and they know what they want. Once they've set their mind on something they're unstoppable.
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#10 Capricorn - The Builder
Echeveria :
Tenacity & Hard Work.
Capricorns are not afraid to put all their attention and energy on achieving their goals. They are very reliable and responsible.
Tenacity & Hard Work.
Capricorns are not afraid to put all their attention and energy on achieving their goals. They are very reliable and responsible.
Nemophila :
Victory & Success.
Capricorns are very good managers, co-workers and partners, who will always know how to lead projects to success.
Victory & Success.
Capricorns are very good managers, co-workers and partners, who will always know how to lead projects to success.
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#11 Aquarius - The Visionary
Sage :
Wisdom & Longevity.
Aquarius are looking into the future while taking the lessons from the past. They know how to listen and advise without judging.
Wisdom & Longevity.
Aquarius are looking into the future while taking the lessons from the past. They know how to listen and advise without judging.
Dandelion :
Health & Endurance.
Aquarius take care of their minds and bodies to ensure the best conditions are met for their goals and their relationships.
Health & Endurance.
Aquarius take care of their minds and bodies to ensure the best conditions are met for their goals and their relationships.
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#12 Cancer - The Carer
Bluebells :
Gratitude & Loyalty.
Cancers are compassionate and empathetic of others. They know how to care and provide to those who are important to them.
Gratitude & Loyalty.
Cancers are compassionate and empathetic of others. They know how to care and provide to those who are important to them.
Chrysanthemum :
Friendship & Family.
Cancers place their loved ones at the centre of their lives. They have a lot of love to give and will nurture great relationships.
Friendship & Family.
Cancers place their loved ones at the centre of their lives. They have a lot of love to give and will nurture great relationships.
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