Colors for the Zodiac Signs
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac under which a person was born. Each zodiac sign has a main color associated with it, in the same was as the each sign has a birthstone. Other colors are also associated with the zodiac signs.
Advocates of astrology believe that people can use the colors associated with their sign of the zodiac to help them in their daily lives. Some use them to guide their home decorations, some for their choice of clothes, some to help them reflect their character traits and abilities.
Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are:
- Aries, The Ram: March 21 - April 20
- Taurus, The Bull: April 21 - May 21
- Gemini, The Twins: May 22 - June 21
- Cancer, The Crab; June 22 - July 22
- Leo, The Lion: July 23 - August 21
- Virgo, The Virgin: August 22 - September 23
- Libra, The Scales: September 24 - October 23
- Scorpio, The Scorpion: October 24 - November 22
- Sagittarius, The Archer: November 23 - December 22
- Capricorn, The Goat: December 23 - January 20
- Aquarius, The Water Carrier: January 21 - February 19
- Pisces, The Fishes: February 20 - March 20
Colors for Aries
Red is the main color for people born under the Aries zodiac sign, with black and white as additional colors. Red is the color of Mars, the ruling planet of Aries. Red reflects the active and often competitive lifestyles of Aries people.
Colors for Taurus
Pink is generally held to be the main color for people born under the Taurus zodiac sign, with green, blue, and other pastel shades as further colors. Pink has the energy of Mars, but is softened by the loving nature of Venus, the ruling planet of Taurus. Such subdued colors help to calm the tempestuous nature that is typical of Taurus people, and reflects their love of art and music.
Colors for Gemini
Yellow is the main color for people born under the Gemini zodiac sign, with many other colors including orange, silver, green, and blue. Yellow is the color of Mercury, the ruling planet of Gemini. Yellow is the Feng Shui color used to encourage communication, a natural endeavor for Gemini people with their active minds.
Colors for Cancer
Silver or pearl white is the main color for people born under the Cancer zodiac sign, along with other restful colors such as lavender, and sea green. Such colors reflect the Moon, the ruling planet of cancer. They help calm the mood swings that often affect Cancer people.
Colors for Leo
Orange is the main color for people born under the Leo zodiac sign, closely followed by gold, with indigo and yellow as additional colors. Orange and gold are the colors of the sun, the ruling planet of Leo. Such colors cannot be ignored, much like typical Leo people who tend to be the center of attention.
Colors for Virgo
Yellowish green is the main color for people born under the Virgo zodiac sign, with other colors soft colors such as cream and brown. These colors reflect the yellow of Mercury, the ruling planet for Virgo.
Colors for Libra
Blue is the main color for people born under the Libra zodiac sign, with pink, green, and pastels. . Pinks and the pastels colors reflect Venus, the ruling planet of Libra, and are suited to Libra people who tend to be artistic, and who like to create harmony in their lives.
Colors for Scorpio
Deep red is the main color for people born under the Scorpio zodiac sign, with purple, burgundy, and magenta as further colors. Such colors reflect the full rich colors of Pluto, the ruling planet of Scorpio, and match the elegance and power of typical Scorpio people.
Colors for Sagittarius
Purple is the main color for people born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign, with blue and dark red as additional colors. Such strong, bold colors are typical of Jupiter, the ruling planet of Sagittarius, and are suited to Sagittarius people who tend not to be shy, retiring types.
Colors for Capricorn
Black is the main color for people born under the Capricorn zodiac sign, together with dark colors such as brown and navy blue. Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, is dark and sombre, and Capricorn people tend to dress conservatively in these clothes, and they tend to take careful, deliberate actions.
Colors for Aquarius
Electric blue is the main color for people born under the Aquarius zodiac sign, with other bright colors like turquoise and yellow. Electric blue is the color of Saturn, the ruler of Aquarius. Like these colors, Aquarius people often like to shock their friends, sometimes by their love of trying something new, such as the latest fashions.
Colors for Pisces
Sea-green is the main color for people born under the Pisces zodiac sign, with other marine colors such as turquoise blue, violet, and any mystical colors. Neptune, the ruler of Pisces, is a mystical and otherworldly planet, and is associated with such colors. Pisces people tend to artistic, and these colors help them in their creative activities.
Sources:
Color and Astrological Signs web site, accessed September 1, 2011
Color in your Horoscope web site, accessed August 31, 2011
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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