The Best Way to Decorate Your Home, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Your home is an expression of you and your personality. The living spaces you curate speak to what comfort and safety look like to you, as well as what you value and what inspires you. Part of your decor tastes are inevitably influenced by current trends, but other parts are more intrinsic.

Astrologists say your zodiac sign shapes your personality, which, in turn, influences your preferences. “The zodiac signs influence our tastes, particularly through the position of our Venus placement,” says Evan Nathaniel Grim, zodiac expert and founder of Inner Worlds Astrology. “Venus represents our creativity and artistic side, and our moon sign also helps determine our preferred home environment. The sun sign is useful when understanding one’s ideal style since the sun relates to our self-expression.”

Combining knowledge of your zodiac sign with an understanding of why may be drawn to certain styles or pieces can help you curate a home that truly feels like a reflection of you. As you plan your next room refresh or furniture flip, take these astrological factors into consideration.

Aries (March 21 - April 19): Mix Design Styles with Maximalist Decor

A high-energy, impulsive, and courageous star sign, Aries is a maximalist by nature. “Aries is the first sign in the zodiac and celebrates the power of the self,” Grim says. “It asserts its life force, takes risks to be first, and dares to lead.”

Maximalism is a design style rooted in excess with a ‘more is more’ philosophy that challenges the status quo and advocates confidence, fearlessness, and freedom of expression. It’s about filling your home with the things you love, without feeling confined to one specific aesthetic. This decorating philosophy is apt for Aries, who have the confidence to experiment and are good at maintaining their independence and staying shamelessly true to themselves. “It’s not a self-conscious sign. It’s not looking over its shoulder,” Grim says.

Implement this aesthetic by mixing prints and textures and combining bold, high-contrast colors. Celebrate the union of different design styles and surround yourself with the things you love most—and in abundance.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Choose Midcentury Modern Furniture

“Taurus is an earth sign that seeks to ground itself in whatever it sees value in,” Grim says. Tauruses have both a practical and creative side and are often described as reliable, stable, and pragmatic people who cherish the beauty of the natural world. In design, this translates well with the midcentury modern style born out of post-war America in the mid-20th century. The style evolved from the desire for comfortable and aesthetically pleasing furniture that also satisfied the needs of compact urban living. The result was a functional, versatile, and beautiful style featuring clean lines, simple forms, minimal ornamentation, a warm, earthy color palette, and a combination of manufactured and natural materials.

Whether you're planning a dining room refresh or giving new life to thrifted pieces, opt for midcentury style furniture with '70s-era influences for the perfect balance of creative and practical.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Embrace Transitional Decor Elements

“Geminis are endlessly curious and love to explore the duality of all concepts,” Grim says. “They are more comfortable than most signs with ambiguity and can see multiple sides of a story.” Transitional decor has an enigmatic character that captures the attention of open-minded and curious Geminis. The style bridges the gap between traditional and modern design, striking the perfect balance between innovation and tradition, as well as classic and current trends.

Geminis are bright, quick-thinking, imaginative, and playful, and are often considered the social butterfly of the zodiac signs. With this in mind, Grim suggests Geminis pay special attention to designing the social hubs of the home, such as the kitchen, living room, and dining room. Explore the two styles and pick out your favorite features of each, combining them to create a space that is timeless, fresh, and utterly unique.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Create a Cozy English Country Aesthetic

Compassionate, nurturing, and sensitive, Cancers often feel deeply and have incredible emotional intelligence and intuition. “Represented by the crab, Cancers move sideways and backward, but not always forwards, taking a more cautious approach to life with a primary motive of self-protection,” Grim says. “They thrive in safe environments where they can provide comfort to themselves and others.”

Cancer is ruled by the moon, the celestial body that represents comfort, sensitivity, and maternal energies. As a result, people with this birth sign tend to be natural caregivers, creating cozy retreats for themselves and their loved ones. The English country aesthetic is the ultimate physical manifestation of this. Exposed beams, raw finishes, warm color palettes, abundant soft textures, and natural accents exude a humbling, rustic, cozy, and relaxed energy that instantly makes you feel at home.

Leo (July 23 - August 22): Decorate with Art Deco Patterns

A fire sign represented by a lion, it’s no surprise that Leos are spirited, passionate, and always embracing life to the fullest. “Leos have an inner enthusiasm that consistently seeks an outlet through performance, creativity, or athletics,” Grim says. They have a gregarious and jovial personality that, combined with a self-assured and easy confidence, is alluring to others.

There’s only one decor style that can match Leo’s infectious energy and verve for life: Art Deco. The decadent aesthetic embodies 1920s post-war optimism and high-society affluence, characterized by bold geometric patterns, flawless symmetry, and grandiose ornamentation. True to Leo’s style, Art Deco oozes theatricality and its glitz and glamor command attention.

Whether in wallpaper or upholstery fabric, embrace the Gatsby-era design influences by choosing an Art Deco-inspired pattern for your space.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22): Scale Back for a More Grounded Aesthetic

At the opposite end of the spectrum to Leo is Virgo, who is logical, practical, grounded, detail-oriented, and modest. “Virgo seeks perfection, purification, and refinement through consistent routines and a focus on the details,” Grim says. This is reflected in their living environment with a minimalist ‘less is more’ mindset. For Virgos (and minimalists), it’s about living unadorned and distilling things down to the minimum they need to live by. For them, a simple, uncluttered environment represents control and is essential to a clear mind and a harmonious life. Think clean lines, restrained color palettes, maximal natural light, and limited ornamentation.

Libra (September 22 - October 23): Simplify Your Space with Scandinavian Style

Libra is a cardinal air sign represented by the scales. Sociable, diplomatic, and charming, “Libras seek to create harmony and equilibrium in all areas of life, from relationships to aesthetics," Grim says. They are sociable without being overbearing, have a gift for shape-shifting, and connect effortlessly with different squads. Libras are also great thinkers and creators who have a profound appreciation for the arts and beautiful things with which they like to surround themselves.

Creating a balanced space that isn’t too minimal but isn’t too busy is the key to a happy home for Libra. Scandinavian design is a palatable middle ground for this zodiac sign. This Nordic style is not overthought or overdone. It has an intentional simplicity that imbues a sense of order while feeling warm, welcoming, and homely. A light, neutral color scheme balanced with textural elements, gentle patterns, clean lines, natural materials, wood finishes, and quality craftsmanship, Scandinavian decor ticks all the boxes with a harmonious space that is beautiful, functional, and comfortable.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Use Rich, Traditional Elements

Scorpios are known for their secretive demeanor, suppressing emotions, thoughts, and truths in such a way that gives them a constant air of mystery. They are also passionate, driven, and intuitive people, often perceived as intense by others. “Scorpios are a deep, complex sign that is very perceptive,” Grim says. “They like to investigate the shadows and hidden or repressed aspects of the world, which is an attempt to identify something unknown within themselves.”

Scorpios are most drawn to traditional decor due to the sense of mystery, depth, and richness associated with the past. Today, the term ‘traditional decor’ is an umbrella term used to refer to several styles that span an expansive timeline, from the mid-17th century Restoration period to the Victorian era in the early 20th century. Think intricately hand-carved decor made from exotic wood with claw-and-ball feet, ornately decorated gilt trims, and plush fabrics in rich jewel tones or large furniture with imposing profiles and extravagant brass light fittings. The style is dramatic, profound, and intriguing, just like the Scorpio.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 23): Embrace Eclectic Decor  

Sagittarius is a fire sign ruled by Jupiter that knows how to grab life by the horns. Fun, dynamic, and curious, Sagittarius has an affinity for adventure and the unknown. “Sagittarius seeks to incorporate as much of the outside world as possible into their personal experience, striving to widen their horizons and chase a higher truth,” Grim says. “To accomplish this, Sagittarius adopts a very tolerant, generous, and open-minded view and belief that everyone has at least one interesting thing to teach them.”

Their nomadic and inquisitive character naturally lends itself to an eclectic decor style represented by the diverse range of objects collected from adventures worldwide. With no rules, the beauty of eclectic design lies in the marriage of different styles, periods, and places that, together, tell a unique and personal story.

Capricorn (21 December - January 20): Incorporate Exposed Industrial Elements

Capricorns are practical, reliable, and ambitious characters. Often considered hard-working high-achievers, “Capricorns are highly conscious of their responsibilities and their need to meet expectations,” Grim says. “Capricorns know how to delay gratification to succeed in the long run and are comfortable with making incremental progress towards an ambitious goal.” Unsurprisingly, this pragmatic sign is drawn toward industrial-style decor. Inspired by industrial buildings and elements, like exposed pipes and steel beams, concrete floors, and bare brick walls, the industrial style satisfies Capricorn’s appetite for robust, durable, practical, and reliable design and sophisticated style.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18): Add Drama with the Hollywood Regency Aesthetic

Aquarius is a water sign distinguished by its progressive, independent, avant-garde character. “Aquarians are primarily interested in driving progress in the world through like-minded groups and communities,” Grim says. “They are often intrigued by more forward-looking ideas that can provoke change in the collective.” Their preoccupation with challenging the status quo means they thrive in the spotlight, and their compassionate, direct, and honest nature makes them popular among their friends.

Satiating their desire to stand out, Aquarians are naturally drawn to dramatic and extravagant decor styles, like the Hollywood Regency aesthetic. Inspired by the glitz and glamor of the Golden Age of cinema in 1930s California, Hollywood Regency captures your attention with bold, contrasting patterns, lacquered and high gloss finishes, mirrored surfaces and sparkly chandeliers, bold jewel tones, opulent gold details, and luxe accents. It’s bold, quirky, and rebellious, just like Aquarius.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Ground Your Space with Earthy Colors

“Pisces, the final sign in the zodiac, is very open to outside emotions and sensations. This makes them compassionate, devotional, creative, and spiritual people,” Grim says. “Their sensitivity to the emotional experiences of others makes them profound healers that can also reflect the energy of the collective and inspire people through their creative work.” Pisces are dreamers, often straddling the dream world and the real world, lost in their imagination but with a strong intuition.

Their creative, relaxed, and carefree approach to life draws them towards a Bohemian decor style that mixes and matches different patterns, textures, and styles. Introduce earthy colors, like deep browns, greens, and grays, as your base colors to keep Pisces grounded, and accessorize with brilliant hues, like aqua and fiery orange, to exude energy and inspire creativity. Think comfortable furniture that encourages relaxation, like chaise lounges and plush seating, natural textures, like rattan and sisal, an abundance of plants, and an eclectic mix of accessories.