If you’re not sure what style of holiday wreath or garland to hang this season, here’s a fun way to decide: pick one based on your zodiac sign! Your star sign can reveal a lot about your personality, which can translate into every area of your life, including holiday decorating. To help with that, we asked professional astrologer Erin River Sunday to share her picks for what type of wreath or garland best fits the main characteristics of each of the 12 zodiacs.
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Aries: Flocked Wreath
“Aries, ruled by Mars, appreciates taking action so there’s no better holiday decor for them than something that requires their participation,” Sunday says. Resembling a fresh dusting of snow, flocking on a wreath will instantly turn your space into a winter wonderland. Sunday says a DIY project like flocking holiday decor is just the thing for Aries this holiday season. “They will love adding the “snow” to their wreath or garland and making it uniquely their own,” she explains.
Taurus: Garland Adorned with Natural Elements
If you’re a Taurus, set a stunning holiday table with a garland adorned with natural elements such as dried oranges or pinecones this Christmas. “Taurus, the first Earth sign, appreciates fine dining more than most, and if there’s any opportunity to discuss food or marvel at the beauty of nature’s bounty, they’ll take it,” Sunday says. She explains that these natural elements will delight their senses while grounding them at the same time.
Gemini: Animated Wreath
“If there’s one thing a Gemini loves, it’s having a good story,” says Sunday, “and an animated wreath is sure to get people talking.” Bring on the good times and set a festive mood with any kind of animated wreath that lightens the mood and adds a playful touch. “Whether it lights up, plays music, or moves in some unexpected way, a wreath that makes people smile is just the kind of holiday charm a Gemini is after,” she adds.
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Cancer: Nostalgic Tinsel Wreath
Pointing out a Cancer’s love for nostalgia, Sunday’s pick for this zodiac sign is a vintage-inspired tinsel wreath. “Tinsel isn’t for everyone—looking at the Virgos that would shudder at the potential mess!—but Cancerians love the past, so a tinsel wreath fits the bill,” Sunday explains. This 1950s classic is a sure way to add a little retro charm to your holiday decor and Sunday adds that it’s a particularly good choice for a Cancer: “If it’s something their grandmother might’ve displayed, it will warm Cancer’s holiday heart.”
Leo: Pre-Lit Garland
Lights and Leos go together, so there’s no better pick for a Leo than a pre-lit Christmas garland. “The regal Leo lion is ruled by the Sun and is quite often the bright spot in whatever room they find themselves in,” Sunday says. For this reason, she suggests any kind of greenery a Leo brings into their home this holiday season needs to be lit up. “The more lights, the better. They need to be seen!”
Virgo: Classic Evergreen Wreath
A good quality faux evergreen wreath can be an investment, but it’s certainly worth it for a Virgo. “You won’t often find a Virgo going cheap for the holidays; It’s not because they don’t love a deal, but because they’re always looking for utility, efficiency, and materials built to last,” Sunday says. This is exactly what you can expect from a faux evergreen wreath—it’ll last for many holiday seasons to come and won’t go out of style thanks to its timeless appeal. “An evergreen wreath will stay beautiful for years, and that’s an investment a Virgo is happy to get behind,” Sunday says.
Libra: Pink Wreath
“Libra, ruled by Venus, is typically soft and sweet, and pink is often a color that comes to mind when you think of that type of energy,” Sunday says. Pink Christmas decor is right up a Libra’s decorating alley, putting a stylish spin on tradition, and Sunday adds, “A trendy pink wreath or garland will fit in with their tasteful home’s aesthetic”.
Scorpio: Driftwood Wreath
If you’re a Scorpio, Sunday has a unique pick for your holiday decor this year. Instead of traditional greenery, go with a driftwood wreath. Here’s her reasoning: “Scorpio energy has a preoccupation with endings and a driftwood wreath reminds them of the life cycle of all things,” she explains. Transformation is a fitting theme for a Scorpio because as Sunday says, “Whether the driftwood came to be through winds, tides, or waves, it’s been through a powerful evolution that makes it beautiful… reminiscent of Scorpio themselves.”
Sagittarius: Garland Embellished with Ornaments
Because of Sagittarius’ love for displaying tchotchkes from their travels, Sunday’s pick for this zodiac sign is a garland embellished with unique ornaments. “They’ll look forward to designing an updated garland each year with bits and bobs from their adventures,” she says. Instead of the garland simply being a holiday decoration for the mantel or staircase, turn it into a meaningful keepsake by adding special ornaments you’ve picked up on trips or received as gifts over the years.
Capricorn: Traditional Red and Green Garland
“If there’s one thing a Capricorn loves, it’s tradition,” Sunday says. It doesn’t get much more traditional when it comes to Christmas decorating than a classic red and green garland. “What might be boring to some is the epitome of class and cherished memories to a Capricorn,” Sunday adds.
Aquarius: Wreath with Shiny Metallic Accents
To strike the right balance between structure and uniqueness, Sunday suggests a wreath adorned with shiny metallic accents for an Aquarius. “Aquarians are contrarians and abhor anything that screams traditional, however they’re still ruled by Saturn which appreciates structure,” she says. Metallics are perfectly fitting with the magic of the holiday season and a great way to elevate a plain wreath. “Aquarians can get behind the wreath being commonplace as long as theirs comes with a shiny surprise to make it stand out from the crowd,” Sunday notes.
Pisces: Whimsical Pom Pom Wreath
“Pisces, ruled by Neptune in modern astrology, is all about making the mundane more fantastical,” Sunday says. What better way to bring in a touch of whimsy this Christmas than with a playful pom pom wreath. “Pisces love fairytales and prefer to feel like they’re floating, so the more whimsy the better with their holiday decor,” Sunday adds.
Go with a non-traditional color scheme with pastel-colored pom poms, or embrace tradition with a mix of red and white pom poms. Take the DIY route and make your own or purchase a ready-made version. Either way, Sunday says, “A pom pom wreath is cute and soft in all the right ways, just like Pisces.”
