Your star sign can reveal a lot about your personality and, in turn, your relationship with home. Your element – fire, water, air or earth – may determine whether you like open spaces and plenty of light, or prefer a cosy, warming environment. So whether you're a social butterfly and love entertaining or would rather curl up for some quality 'me time', we've put together some simple decorating tips to help you discover which style suits you, from symbols and materials to the ideal colour scheme for your sign. Let us know if we got it right!
Aries: March 21st – April 19th
Bold and Full of Energy
Element: Fire
As a risk-taking Aries, your fiery nature along with the influence of Mars means you'll look for bold statements in the home. A simple, open-plan interior is perfect for the clutter-loathing Aries, so minimalism will help to provide your energetic, entrepreneurial nature with focus. You hate cleaning, so arranging your space in a tidy manner will minimise this.
Strong reds and warm oranges play to your fiery nature and lift your mood, against neutral background shades to maintain calm. In keeping with your excellent time management and productive attitude, this statement Wild Wood Goldfish Orange Wall Clock, £30 from Trouva, injects energy and fun. As a fire sign, candles are important, and a fireplace would provide endless pleasure. You'll burn through a lot, so try this easy-to-replace M&S 3 Wick Candle, £6. You like deep, warm rugs underfoot, like this West Elm Ashik Wool Runner, £199. Sounds cosy, right? Balance out the richness with some delicate pieces made from glass and fine metals. This Habitat Geometric Glass Table Lamp, £65, is minimal and modern.
Taurus: April 20th – May 20th
Sensual and Luxurious
Element: Earth
As a Taurus you're practical and grounded, finding peace in spaces that bring the outdoors in. Your home should be sumptuous and comfortable; quality and craftsmanship is important to you. Taureans love to entertain, so the ideal space will have lots of room for dinners and parties. Neutral tones, pastel shades and accents of green energise your earthly nature, as do traditional materials like wood and clay.
Being ruled by Venus, the planet of love, makes you seek paradise in the home. A luxurious sofa is essential and this Swoon Editions Tivoli Corner Sofa, £1,299, comes in emerald green velvet, a particularly uplifting colour for Taureans.
As an earth sign, you need to be connected to the outdoors so make sure to fill your space with greenery. Buck the cheese plant trend with this super cute Geo-Fleur Pilea Peperomioides, £10. Your everyday objects should be rustic and have a natural appeal, like these Bloomingville Sandrine Plates, £16 from Trouva, and this H&M Wooden Chopping Board, £17.99. Arket's Scented Candle in Oakmoss, £17, is aesthetically pleasing and guaranteed to fill your home with the green, earthy scent you love.
Gemini: May 21st – June 20th
Breezy and Quirky
Element: Air
Geminis are social butterflies who love attention and spending time with friends. You thrive in open, sociable spaces that have plenty of room for gatherings. As the sign of the twins, you are drawn to pairs but can be fickle and change your mind on a whim, so make your living space amenable to frequent adaptation. This will also keep clutter at bay, as you can tend to accumulate stuff.
Geminis are best suited to lighthearted, eclectic decor but can be pulled in too many directions so instead look for accent items, like a pair of these H&M Velvet Cushions, £12.99. This Urban Outfitters Cinema Style Message Board, £45, means you can create flexible artwork or even leave yourself reminders. Make sure to keep a well-stocked cupboard of tableware for when friends are over – this set of six Ikea Dotted Glasses, £3.75 is pretty – and decorate with this Conran Shop Paper Garland, £20 (not just for Christmas)!
Cancer: June 21st – July 22nd
Simple and Homey
Element: Water
Family and the home are at the core of your values as a Cancer. You are loving, intuitive and sentimental, so a cosy, family-orientated interior is where you feel most comfortable. Steer clear of brash extravagance and focus on more familiar, welcoming touches around the home.
A cosy armchair to curl up in is key, like this Maisons du Monde Pink Velvet Armchair, £429. You could add mismatched extras like this Urban Outfitters Throw Cushion, £35, and H&M Faux Fur Cushion, £12.99, as well as this Elisabeth York Throw, £38. You treasure memories in physical form so invest in this Urban Outfitters Wire Wall Grid, £32, to keep your most magical moments in constant reach. While you love to hang on to special objects and family heirlooms, keep hoarding tendencies at bay by displaying a few items at a time and moving them around on a rotational basis.
A neutral colour palette of pastels with white and grey is an easy base to work with, and will highlight your decorative treasures. Express your lunar energy with silvery, translucent touches like this Madam Stoltz Octagonal Hourglass With Silver Sand, £18.50, from Trouva.
Leo: July 23rd – August 22nd
Opulent and Regal
Element: Fire
As a Leo you're a natural leader, pinnacle of the zodiac, confident and charismatic. In the home, you love luxurious opulence. Your ideal living space brings together quality fabrics and materials like silk, velvet and metallics – but be careful not to overdo it and maintain a degree of subtlety.
The sun is your ruler, so make sure light and warmth permeate your home. To add a touch of solar energy to your space, this Oliver Bonas Solar Jewellery Stand, £58, will glint in the evening sun. Yellows, oranges, reds and golds are central to your palette so intertwine these throughout.
You love to entertain, so this Edelweiss Dining Table, £399, from Made.com has touches of gold without being OTT – perfect with tabletop accessories like this Normann Marble Board, £50, and plenty of candles to satisfy your inner pyromaniac. Try these from Hema, £2.25.
Virgo: August 23rd – September 22nd
Earthy and Harmonious
Element: Earth
Virgos are shy by nature and aren't often found basking in the spotlight. Your home is a reflection of this: simplicity and spaciousness are important and you really don't like clutter. Practicality is key, so wooden flooring is ideal as it keeps your space clean and open, without fussiness. Keep things fresh with plenty of greenery to satisfy the earth sign within.
You are a perfectionist, so mix and match isn't your bag. Play with symmetry and a simple colour palette, and decorate with plants. Keep it practical by choosing herbs but avoid supermarket varieties that die quickly – Waitrose Garden has quality ones at £5.99 each. Matching pots will tie it all together. The Conran Shop has some lovely ones: small are £9 and medium £12. Create a quiet, zen-like haven for reading with this Ikea Corner Easy Chair, £175 and these classic String Pocket Shelves, £115.
Libra: September 23rd – October 22nd
Beautiful and Stylish
Element: Air
Creative and tasteful, as a Libra you love being surrounded by beautiful objects with strong aesthetic qualities. As the sign of the scales, you also like to keep a balance and harmony in your space. You're sociable and are happiest in a partnership, so cohabiting with your S.O. or friends makes for harmonious living. Make sure your space is adapted to joint living, though, with spaces for both of you to get some alone time as well as be together.
You tend to be indecisive, which can lead to a build-up of clutter, so keep storage front of mind with this Oak Highboard, £499, from Made.com.
As a creative person, it's nice to accent your home with statement pieces – not just art on the walls but something like this playful Hockney Boob Planter, £59.95, or this Cold Picnic Rug, £100. Make a display of your jewellery, too, with this Marble & Brass Jewellery Stand, £19. A good quality sound system will feed your creative appetite.
Scorpio: October 23rd – November 21st
Dark and Mystical
Element: Water
Scorpios are mysterious and strong-willed; you like an ambient space in rich submarine tones of petrol, emerald and charcoal. But be careful not to go too dark – introduce contrasts with natural light and lighter tones. As a Scorpio your home is your temple, a retreat from the outside world and should bring pleasure.
You're brave and like to make a statement so look for sumptuous textures like velvet, and items from faraway travels, which add a layer of mystery. This Marrakesh Shag Rug, £129, will create a plush foundation, then add these H&M Velvet Cushions, £12.99. You love a luxe touch of decor; add these House Of Hackney Pineapple Bookends, £175, to the wishlist. For all your individualist flair, you still appreciate the cosy things in life. Get yourself a cosy throw like this Mohair Blanket, £69, from Trouva and store it in a basket like this one from H&M, £24.99.
Sagittarius: November 22nd – December 21st
Spacious and Natural
Element: Fire
As a Sagittarian you're optimistic, and generally good-natured. You're happiest in expansive, uncluttered spaces so an open-plan layout would suit you best. If this isn't possible, make your space work for you, keeping it simple with plenty of fresh air and light.
You're an outdoorsy type so bring the natural world in with fresh flowers and an oil burner to satisfy the fire sign within. This Muji Ceramic Oil Burner, £8.95, is customisable with essential oils, from £3.95. Decorate with objects that give you a sense of the landscape – these rugs are handmade in Portugal and can be used on the floor or hung on the wall as a tapestry, Rug by GUR, Ferréol Babin, £91.32 on Etsy. You prefer to avoid fad trends (looking at you, copper and millennial pink) so opt for informal pieces in wood like this Scandi Ikea Armchair, £110, and accent the space with a colour palette of rich jewel hues like ruby, amber and amethyst. These Broste Copenhagen Set of 2 Vases, £17, from Trouva are ideal.
Capricorn: December 22nd – January 19th
Traditional and Practical
Element: Earth
The hardworking and down-to-earth Capricorn has an eye for detail and dislikes flimsy decor without purpose. You go for a timeless style in neutral colours but be careful not to fall into a tired aesthetic – try accenting with both modern and vintage pieces.
Craftsmanship is key, so look for vintage investments like this amazing Rosewood Bookcase, £560, from Forest London. Natural materials like stone, wood, marble and sandstone inspire you, so adorn your table with a centrepiece like this Habitat Wood And Marble Board, £30. Invest in a set of these practical, hand-thrown Coffee Cups, £7.45 each on Etsy. Keep it light with this Arket Large Rounded Vase, £8.50.
Aquarius: January 20th – February 18th
Rebellious and Timeless
Element: Air
As an Aquarian you're a tastemaker, with one foot in the past, present and future. You're not a traditionalist, instead opting for an eclectic style and trying out new tech. Include abstract patterns and colours like pale blues and greens, metallics and stronger contrasts.
Combine your air sign and oxygen-boosting love of plants with this experimental Lyfe Floating Geometric Planter, £220, from Soda. Self-care is important to you, so keep an area for yourself to practise yoga, reading, meditation or just daydreaming with this Urban Outfitters Moroccan Coin Cushion Pouf, £100. Satisfy your ambitious, creative soul by keeping a mood board wall which doubles up as artwork, using this fun Hema Washi Tape, £4. Live up to your water-bearing symbol with a statement jug; this Stelton Freja Jug, £89.95, is reflective and attention-grabbing.
Pisces: February 19th – March 20th
Imaginative and Dreamy
Element: Water
Pisceans are dreamers. You love to sleep, so a comfy bed will aid your vivid imagination to produce the wildest dreams. You're too busy to put cleaning and tidying to the top of the list so make sure your living space is fuss-free with plenty of storage. Avoid dust-collectors and instead go for beautiful, useful things that act as decor, such as this HAY Kaleido Metal Tray, £19, ideal for bedside bits and bobs.
Pisceans are the central water sign and always seek aqueous conditions, so put your bathroom top of the list. Prettify it with & Other Stories Hand Soap, Lotion, £5, and a tasteful H&M Bath Mat, £12.99. Your overall home decor should aid relaxation, so candles for downtime are key. Symbols of stars make reference to otherworldly, twilight realms; try these Star Fairy Lights, £15, from The White Company.
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