Decorating with the Zodiac

What are your thoughts on astrology? I find that when I'm having a particularly bad day, I tend to look up my horoscope to try to explain away the injustices in the world. I mean, surely the position of the moon and stars are to blame for my bad hair day or lack of creativity in the office? 

Regardless of what you believe, I am a fan of zodiac art in the home. Check out how the zodiac has been used in these stylish spaces

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While we're on the topic, I found a fun site that claims that each zodiac sign has its own sense of design and taste. The article included a brief snapshot of the design aesthetics of each sign. Do you think your aesthetic fits the zodiac description? 

Aries The Aries individual enjoys the colors in the warmer spectrum such as orange or red. This is because Rams  are a fire sign. This energetic sign needs space to flit around, so spare minimal furniture in colors such as grey,  brown, or black are the most suitable. The Aries individual prefers square shapes and also prefers a space with  carpet as opposed to bare floors. They love to cozy up with loved ones in front of a crackling fireplace. The Ram  loves fine wine so there is often a wine cellar somewhere in their home. Taurus This traditional sign prefers furniture and decorations that are in a more rustic or country style. Ruffles,  cottons, floral prints, and shabby chic appeals to this earth sign’s taste. However, as they are great cooks,  they prefer their stove and fridge be state of the art. They also usually have the biggest state of the art  television in their home as well. This sign enjoys watching their favorite shows with the family. Children  and pets are important so there is also often a swing set or dog house in the backyard. Gemini This is one of the most artistic signs in the zodiac and their taste in furniture may reflect it. Most of them love  antiques and they are particularly fond of the Italian modernist styles. Plastic furniture and gadgets also capture  this sign’s imaginations. Geminis love to party and often have elaborately outfitted kitchens and bars in their  homes. They are also big collectors of unusual modern art, antique books, and eclectic items, such as Tai Chi  swords or Chinese fans. Cancer The Cancer native is a very traditional sign when it comes to home decor and personal comfort takes precedence  over everything else. Big soft couches and chairs and big fluffy beds please them the most. They also prefer a  dining room with a very large table that seats at least twelve because they have many friends that they love to  entertain. They can be a bit untidy because they love to hoard things that they have found for free on the street  or as bargains at flea markets. Leo The sign of Leo finds it hard to settle down, but they are genius at making do with very little. They can take a  number of different styles of furniture to create a look that has their unique personal stamp on it.  The Lion has  a lot of physical energy so many of them of exercise equipment in their homes. They are showoffs in bed as well  and voted most likely to have a mirror in the bedroom. Leopard and zebra skin patterns may be shown off in their  home. Virgo The Virgo is fastidiously neat and prefers all new furniture unless it is a very special antique piece that is worth  a lot of money. Otherwise, the taste of the Virgo native is ultra modern. This sign loves furniture stores like Ikea,  simply because the company offers so much shelving and organizational systems. The Virgo also likes easy to clean  expanses of hardwood floor and dislikes clutter. Pure white is this sign’s favorite color. Libra Libra is about balance and generally seeks harmony in home decor. Symmetry in furniture is key. Librans are  experts in color and generally prefer pastel colors. They strive to create an ambience that allows them relax and  enjoy solitary time. Librans have strong aesthetic tastes and know how to incorporate their sense of design into  their homes. Scorpio The Scorpion loves luxury and it is reflected in their taste for furniture made out of leather and other animal  pelts, as well as expensive designer pieces. Mirror and the colors black and red are often present in the Scorpio’s  home, as are the latest gadgets for amusing guests such as electric fondue pots and wine cooler dispenses. If it is  state of the art, the Scorpio will want to purchase it. Scorpions usually also have the latest DVD, refrigerator or  computer system in their home. Sagittarius The Sagittarius sign is a bit messy and this can be reflected in their home furnishing, which is usually a mix of  antique and modern pieces. The most important thing to this social sign is a large table for entertaining. They  love art and eccentric furniture from other cultures and many of them own collections of antique books and  Persian carpets. They love furniture made out of carved woodland lacquered Chinese furniture. Capricorn This sign excels at home decoration and has expensive but simple tastes. The Capricorn is also very good at  organization and their homes are often pristine. They love to collect works of art and are not afraid to invest in  more fashionable pieces that also become the show pieces of their home. As they are excellent cooks, they also  insist on having a state of the art kitchen with the latest stainless steel stove and fridge. Aquarius This visionary sign is known for loving things from the future and it makes sense that they also like modernist  furniture and also retro post modernist Italian designs. They also love the latest gadgets and their kitchens are  almost always stocked with the latest high tech griddle or ice cream maker. The Aquarian is also very conscious  of Feng Shui, so you are bound to find a fountain somewhere in their home. As they are a sign that is synonymous  with caring for the earth, they are also conscientious recyclers.  Pisces The Pisces native will always go for the most comfortable furniture that can be found. They tend to go for more  traditional or rustic styles. They also love decoration with rustic objects and antiques, such as old gothic  candelabras or old chandeliers. There is usually some kind of water feature like a fountain or aquarium in the  home of the sign of the fish. They also tend to have luxurious bathroom.