COLORS

What’s your sign? Whether you’re a smooth-talking Gemini or a spotlight-loving Leo, your sign can say quite a bit about your personality—but it can also lead you to better design choices. The stars can inform how you move from place to place, which design trends you should break, and, yes, your power color. Why? Color affects mood, and if your sign vibes with certain colors, well, shouldn’t you surround yourself with them? Here, your power color according to your sign.

Leo(July 23–August 22)

Leo Power Color: Orange. There’s nothing more head-turning than the color orange, and the bold color is just what a Leo needs to feel at home. Go for burnt orange, as it is pretty much the color of the year, in a sofa or other home accents for a look that will both inspire and ground a Leo.

Aries(March 21–April 19)

Aries Power Color: Red. It’s no surprise that a fire sign like yours thrives when surrounded by red—it’s the color of passion, courage, and excitement. Plus, red is a great hue when looking to stir up those creative juices. Try incorporating home accents, like throw pillows, or as a statement wall in your bedroom.

Cancer(June 22–July 22)


Cancer Power Color: Silver or metallic grey. Cancers are ruled by the moon, so it makes sense that ethereal silvers and greys are their power colors. Try updating your home with metallic grey accents, or go with some grey or metallic furniture to create a welcoming space. Disco ball decor, anyone?

Libra(September 23–October 23)

Libra Power Color: Pink. A serene, pale pink adds just the right amount of femininity to a space. Try using the color in your bedroom, or go for a great accent chair in the hue.

Capricorn(December 22–January 19)

Power Color: Charcoal Grey. The strong neutral is practical but makes a statement, much like the Capricorn sign. Try using the shade to create a cozy resting space or as a statement-making shade for a dining room.

Taurus(April 20–May 20)

Taurus Power Color: Green. Not only is it grounded in nature, but green also has a vivaciousness that helps Taureans feel revitalized. Not to mention, it’s also the color of wealth—something Taurus signs value highly. Want to embrace your inner Taurus? Add green plants to your home decor, or go for a lively green in your study or den.

Scorpio(October 24–November 21)

Power Color: Black. This intense shade (or absence of color) makes complete sense for Scorpio, who loves nothing more than to keep people guessing. And while intense, black can be used in myriad ways that could surprise you.

Aquarius(January 20–February 18)

Power Color: Blue. As a water bearer, Aquarians bring knowledge to the world, and blue helps calm and center them as their thoughts spiral into a million different directions. Try using blue in the bedroom or laundry room as a calming shade.

Gemini(May 21–June 21)

Gemini Power Color: Yellow. Yellow is bright (it’s literally the brightest color of the visible spectrum), cheerful, and energetic—much like a Gemini. It inspires original thought and happiness and perfectly suits a Gemini personality. Try incorporating more yellow touches in areas where you want to be inspired—like your home office—or places of welcome, like the entryway or even the front door.

Virgo(August 23–September 22)

Virgo Power Color: Brown. The subtle hue is much like the Virgo—the backbone of any good color scheme and a true workhorse in the design world. It helps ground Virgo’s overthinking mind, as well. Try grounding a room with rustic wood accents or a coffee table for a Virgo-approved look.

Sagittarius(November 22–December 21)

Power Color: Purple. Creative and clever, purple speaks to the soul of a Sagittarian and will help them think outside of the box. Try using plum and lavender shades in places where you want to work and create and think—in a reading nook or even in your royal bedroom.

Pisces(February 19–March 20)

Power Color: Seafoam Green or aquamarine. Pisces—the fish—thrive when surrounded by the colors of the sea, which helps them restore their energy. Try using it in the kitchen (a backsplash, maybe?) or in the bathroom.