by SAM MANZELLA
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Learn more about the world of planetary colors via the 12 signs of the zodiac and their ruling planet.
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Aries are naturally bold, enterprising, and unafraid. This Fire sign gravitates toward red, the color attributed to their planetary ruler, Mars.
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Your ruling planet, Venus, governs all things sensual, relational, and aesthetically pleasing. Venus is associated with the color green.
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Geminis are perhaps best described by the word “mercurial,” which nods to their ruling planet, Mercury. Celebrate your complexity with a mix of colors.
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The moon rules Cancer and it is associated with the color white. Anything silky, shimmery, or soft to the touch gets bonus points.
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As if I’d recommend anything else for the lion of the zodiac! Like the Moon, the Sun only rules one sign: the loyal, charismatic, and self-oriented Leo.
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The planet of communication and transactions rules Virgo, too. Try incorporating hints of maroon into your work attire or communiqués.
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Venus rules both Taurus and Libra. Channel this mutable sign’s changeability with pleasant pastel colors, like pink or lilac.
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Scorpio shares its ruling planet, Mars, with Aries. Those with placements in this elusive sign should experiment with terracotta.
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The most grandiose of the Fire signs, Sagittarius owes its passion and penchant for philosophizing to Jupiter, its planetary ruler.
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This serious Earth sign is ruled by Saturn. Espresso is a rich, dependable neutral that can ground even the most outlandish of color palettes.
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This color is linked to cerebral, innovative Aquarius, the other sign ruled by Saturn. Its eye-catching, inky depth aligns perfectly with rebellious Aquarius.
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Pisces is also ruled by Jupiter. Connect with your Piscean je ne sais quoi via accents of silver. Objects with metallic are especially apt.