Another planning stage consideration is the shape your planting area should take. Will a
standard rectangular version suit your purposes, or would another shape mirror your
needs better? I like to use symbolic shapes for magical gardens because they illustrate
the garden's purpose to the Universe and reinforce that intent within the unconscious
and subconscious minds. For example, I once grew a heart-shaped bed of radishes as a
healing spell for a friend with a broken heart. Another time, I planted pots of pansies,
forget-me-nots, spikenard, and lavender, arranged them in a circle, and used their magic
for a relative experiencing memory loss. The results were phenomenal. If these ideas
appeal to you, jot down any appropriate shapes and pick one tht best conveys your
magical message. For your convenience, a few easily managed garden shape or symbol
ideas are listed below.

good of all. It also provides good symbolism for the birth/death/rebirth cycle.
Crescent
Use this shape to call upon the growth energy of the waxing moon. It also works well

Because of its perfect symmetry, the diamond vibrates toward harmony. This makes it an excellent shape for meditation gardens or those used for culinary purposes. As this shape also vibrates toward the solidity of Earth, it's a good bet for magical gardens involving prosperity and abundance, and issues of the family, home, and hearth.

This garden is divided into four equal portions by an X in the center. Do some research
and use plants that correspond to each Element in the appropriate sections. Plant the
center with those plants ruled by Akasha (spirit) if you like.

Called the Witches' Garden for obvious reasons, this layout is a five pointed star
encompassed by a circle. Because this is an all-protecting, omnimagical symbol, ideas
for specific magical efforts are endless. For instance, you might dedicate it to the
Elements by planting blooming plants in the colors and sections appropriate to Akasha,
Air, Fire, Water, and Earth, and placing God or Goddess symbols or plants in the center.