Your home is your shrine, and it’s important to choose the perfect colour for your walls that reflects your personality. Colours have been proven to have a profound psychological impact. And picking a perfect paint colour for your home can be a tricky process of trial and error.
We have an easy way to do that— to choose a colour according to your zodiac sign as that will best align with your innermost design sensibilities? So happy colouring!
Aries (Mar 21- April 20)
Aries is associated with planet Mars and we must think fiery hues like red (sashay red) and bright orange (orange sovereign) etc when dealing with this sign. It stimulates, enlivens and motivates and is linked with the muscular system, blood, arteries, and the brain. Celebrate your confidence and optimism towards life by paint your living room red or orange.
Taurus (April 21-May 20)
Taurus is ruled by Venus. It is linked physically to the throat, neck and the metabolism. It is also known to beautify, stabilise and conserve. Since Venus is feminine, this zodiac sign is associated with feminine colours like pink (fuchsia kiss). Painting your bedroom pink helps create a soothing environment and keeps you calm.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Ruled by Mercury, Gemini is associated with the cheerful shades of yellow (buttercup bouquet). Gemini is positive, uplifting and also quickening or changing. It is linked, physically, to the arms, shoulders, nervous system and respiratory system. Painting your living area yellow will reflect your quirky personality.
Cancer (June 21-July 21)
Ruled by moon, this zodiac sign is associated with soft, nurturing and receptive colours like white (snow white), grey (grey cotton) and cream (creamy white). This zodiac sign and its associated colours include an influence on the feminine parts of the body such as the uterus, reproductive system, breasts etc. Painting your balcony walls with these relaxing colours will energise and calm your emotions.
Leo (July 22-Aug 22)
This zodiac sign is ruled and influenced by the sun. Leo’s many meanings include heart, warmth, and creativity. This astrological sign influences the cardiac system and upper back and is linked to shades of gold, purple (purple comet) and burnt orange (autumn blaze). As Leos think they are the kings and queens of their castle, any colour that gives them an aura of a castle will work. Mostly, painting the walls purple or gold will emanate a royal radiance.
Virgo (Aug 23-Sept 22)
Virgo, like Gemini, is ruled by Mercury. It is associated with the Earth element; hence its meaning and colour associations include earthy hues like olive greens (Grecian olive), tans (cider brown), ochre (field daisy), caramel (caramel sugar) etc. Virgo is linked with the lower digestive system, intestines, and stomach. So, choose clean and simple colours for your living area.
Libra (Sept 23- Oct 22)
Libra is ruled by Venus, and its associated colours are all about balance, connection, and harmony. Libra is linked to the endocrine system, kidneys and is associated with pretty pastels including baby blue (blue bubble), pink (pink bells), pistachio (fern tip), pale aqua (aqua glass), lavender (cool lilac) and peach (Prairie peach) etc. These statement colours in your living area will also speak about your love to entertain people, and the desire to have peace at home.
Scorpio (Oct 23- Nov 21)
This astrological sign is ruled by Pluto, which is actually no longer considered a planet. Scorpio’s many colour meanings include transformation, giving birth and intensifying. Thus, when you think of Scorpio, think of colours like blood red (knockout red), crimson, black (black night), maroon (red bark), burgundy (carriage red) and other exciting and intense colours. It is linked to the genital and excretory systems. They usually attract towards anything that’s intense. This is a major reason why these are the colours they should consider painting the walls of their master bedroom in.
Sagittarius (Nov 22- Dec 20)
This zodiac is associated with enlargement, increase and uplifting. It is ruled by Jupiter and influences organs like the liver, as well as the autonomic nervous system, thighs, growth etc. The colours for Sagittarians are purple, plum and dark blue. These colours in your home would tap into your adventurous personality. Vibrant patterns also bring out your playful side.
Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 20)
The meanings and associations of Capricorn include structure, building, maturity, and discipline. It influences the bones, skeletal system, teeth, skin etc. The colours linked with this zodiac sign are black, dark brown and charcoal grey. Capricorn is influenced by planet Saturn. Painting your bedroom walls with these colours fits in perfectly with your conservative nature.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb 18)
This energising, electrifying and innovating sign is ruled by planet Uranus and its many meanings are associated with the bioelectrical impulses, ankles etc. Colours for Aquarius are turquoise and aquamarine which are great stress relievers and also calm the mind and emotions. These colours will help your innovative nature and help to experiment with fun decorating ideas. Since some Aquarians have eccentric personalities, grey will help keep the room versatile, allowing them more opportunities to experiment with accessories.
Pisces (Feb 19-March 20)
The colours associated with Pisces are linked with shades of indigo, blue and other colours of the sea. Thus, Pisces could also be linked to greens and blues and other shades of the oceans. Sea-foam green is the best colour for this Zodiac sign. Pisces is ruled and influenced by Neptune and it unifies, dissolves and empathises. Pisces is an astrological sign that is related to the lymphatic system, body fluids, and psyche. Since this sign will gravitate to ocean or water colours, turquoise is a good fit for your homes to be like a gentle ocean breeze — peaceful and romantic. Since they also absorb other people’s energy, which can be stressful, periwinkle will help this sign unwind.