Sonali Ashar
18-Jul-2025
Your room needs a glow-up, and your zodiac sign knows exactly how. Here's your cosmic design guide.
Inputs by: Sonali Ashar, Founder, Sonali Ashar Designs
Has it ever seemed to feel like your room just isn’t you? As if no matter how many burning candles you light or how many Pinterest boards you scroll through, it still doesn’t quite hit? Using astrology can really be your guide. Seriously, your zodiac sign can be the base for determining where you live or at least help direct the overall vibe of your space. Sonali Ashar, Creative Director & Principal Designer at Sonali Ashar Design, says working towards a home that feels just as aligned as your birth chart could be your next home design plan astrology style.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19): Bold and Energised
Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, are confident, creative, and courageous. As a fire sign ruled by Mars, Aries sets the mood with a decor style as energetic as the sign itself. Think extreme high-energy spaces with fiery splash accents and bold colour stories. An Aries home is not for the faint of heart and will always reflect their zest for adventure, life, and exploration.
Pro Tip: Include action-orientated artwork, dynamic lighting, or pops of red to continue the Mars energy throughout the space.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Luxurious Comfort
Taurus, ruled by Venus, embodies eternal comfort and grounded beauty. Their perfect space will have a gentle calming essence, featuring warm neutrals, natural textures, and indulgent details that make a house feel like home. These earthy spaces could reflect organic materials such as wood, stone, and terracotta, with luxurious details including crushed velvet cushions, rich textiles, and handcrafted ceramics. A Taurus's space will have every inch prepared for leisure, whether they are engaging in a cosy reading area or having a light-filled breakfast surrounded by lush green plants.
Pro Tip: Get high-quality, sensory items. Taurus prefers lasting products, comfort, and anything that feels as good as they look.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Eclectic and Social
Geminis are the ultimate multitaskers of the zodiac, curious, sociable, and effortlessly eclectic. Their ideal space is as dynamic as they are, mixing patterns, textures, and eras with ease. Always buzzing with energy and ideas, Geminis need a home that can keep up with versatile layouts, conversation-starter décor, and cosy corners perfect for impromptu brainstorming or heart-to-hearts with friends. Whether it’s a bookshelf packed with their latest obsessions or a gallery wall of memories, every element reflects their vibrant personality.
Pro Tip: Use modular furniture and movable accents so your space can easily adapt to your ever-changing moods and interests.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Cozy and Sentimental
For Cancer, home is truly where the heart is. Your space should feel safe and deeply personal. Soft lighting, layered textiles, and nostalgic touches are key. Choose sea-inspired palettes—soft blues, greys, and creams. Fill your space with family photos, heirlooms, and handmade crafts. A farmhouse table or oversized sectional invites gatherings with loved ones.
Pro Tip: A well-stocked kitchen or home bar ensures you’re always the perfect host.
Leo (July 23 – August 22): Dramatic and Glamorous
Dramatic, glamorous Leos are definitely meant to shine, and this extends to their homes, too! Regency style is an ideal choice to celebrate the dramatic flair and luxury that Leos crave. I've never met a Leo that didn't love the most luscious fabrics, the brightest colours, and the biggest statement pieces that draw attention like Leo does: the more the better!
Pro tip: add gilded mirrors or a crystal chandelier to take your space to another level and see your Leo sparkle!
Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Calm and Orderly
Virgos, typically neat freaks with a muted appreciation for more order, thrive in quiet, clean, and functional spaces. In this case, Scandinavian minimalism is ideal, including neutral palettes, clean lines, and functionality. It's meant to be basically clutter-free, with clever storage, soft, natural textiles, and muted texture patterns that feel quiet together. Everything must have a purpose while being pretty.
Pro Tip: Bring in as much natural wood and indoor plants as you can possibly manage to soften space with a cool and grounded sense of tranquility. Virgos love a home that's both peaceful and smart!
Libra (September 23 – October 22): Elegant and Harmonious
Libras, ruled by Venus, are the aesthetes of the zodiac charming, romantic, and obsessed with all things beautiful and balanced. With an innate love for harmony, they’re drawn to interiors that feel serene, symmetrical, and effortlessly elegant. Think open layouts that are vintage and also contemporary. Their ideal space is a true reflection of their love for peace, partnership, and timeless design.
Pro Tip: Opt for paired décor like matching lamps, mirrors, or armchairs to satisfy your need for symmetry while keeping the vibe soft and sophisticated.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): Moody and Magnetic
Scorpios are naturally attracted to spaces that boast their magnetic intensity and thirst for mystery. Because of this, dark academia embodies the perfect style for a Scorpio. To picture it: dark colours, antique-like textures, and wherever you are feels like a secret library or draped in velvet. What better way to do your processing than around rich jewel tones, vintage curios, and heavy wood?
Pro Tip: Candlelight or warm amber lamps can elevate your space with a luminous quality that accentuates that Scorpio mystique.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Adventurous and Eclectic
Sagittarius is the perpetual wanderer of the zodiac who is adventurous, philosophical and always chasing the next horizon. Your space should reflect your love of freedom, world culture, and meaningful experiences. Think eclectic interiors layered with hand-crafted treasures, travel mementoes, vintage maps, and artisanal textiles collected from all of your trips. Natural light, open spaces and indoor plants reflect the freedom and openness you love. Your home is less about perfection and more about telling your story.
Pro Tip: Curate a gallery wall that features photos and mementos from your travels. It transforms your room and perks up your space, letting you be inspired to wander even when you’re at home.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): Classic and Elevated
Think clean lines, timeless furniture options, and a functional layout that makes the most of their productivity without losing comfort. Their home office is essentially the same, with stacks of notebooks neatly organised, goal-setting planners always present, and a vision board for their long-term success. Although they appreciate efficiency, they also enjoy spoiling themselves and know they need to build in cosy spots for themselves to be able to unwind after being as productive as they can be. By having natural light shining in and constant neutral tones present (with clutter and distractions minimal), Capricorns create refined spaces that remain grounded.
Pro tip: Invest in quality and functional items that last the test of time. Capricorns appreciate style as much as they appreciate hard work.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Quirky and Futuristic
Aquarians are the dreamers of the signs, and they surely express a boundary-busting, future-orientated perspective in their homes. Forget cookie-cutter. Aquarius design is all about experimenting with avant-garde furniture, combined with modern materials like glass, chrome and steel, to create an entirely unique look. Abstract art, sculptural lighting and quirky floor plans make their houses feel like contemporary art galleries! Each object is chosen for a purpose, often to inspire curiosity or conversation. These are homes that celebrate uniqueness and intellectualism.
Pro Tip: Integrate smart home technology or modular furniture pieces that adjust with your life. Aquarians like environments that are just as fluid as they are!
Pisces (February 19 – March 20): Dreamy and Serene
Pisces are the intuitive dreamers of the zodiac signs and have a home that reflects this feeling and mood. Compassionate and imaginative, they gravitate toward cosy spaces and textures and calming blues that are associated with water, specifically the ocean. When the home is harmonious and full of love and spirit they showcase hospitality and open their homes to others. The Pisces home will often serve as the gathering place for those intimate and close-knit get-togethers, soulful talks, or creative vents. The kitchen is often the Pisces happy place, as it is stocked with comfort food and crafted cocktails to feed the body and soul.
Pro Tip: Add layers of soft lighting, draping fabrics, and accessories that reflect the ocean to create a dreamy place that showcases your emotional depth and artistic spirit.
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