Here's How to Decorate Your Home This February, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Welcome to Decoroscopes, ELLE DECOR’s monthly astrology column. Each month, we tap into the cosmic forecast to guide your home design decisions, from major renovations to subtle refreshes. Whether you’re considering a bold paint color or debating a furniture upgrade, let the stars be your guide.
After January’s thoughtful planning phase, February 2025 arrives with dynamic cosmic energy that calls for inspired action. This month brings a powerful shift as both Jupiter (the planet of expansion and abundance) and Mars (the planet of action and drive) station direct—meaning they appear to move forward again after their retrograde periods— creating perfect conditions for implementing those carefully laid plans—both in our homes and our lives.
The month opens with Venus, the planet of beauty and harmony, entering bold Aries on February 4, igniting our desire for dramatic changes and encouraging us to take creative risks. This transit supports bold color choices and dramatic furniture re-arrangements, but also reminds us to be genuine in all areas of our lives. Simultaneously, Jupiter stations direct in Gemini, expanding our perspective on how we communicate through our spaces and encouraging versatile, multifunctional design choices. Jupiter's forward motion often brings growth and new opportunities after periods of reflection.
Mid-month brings the illuminating Leo Full Moon on February 12, shining a spotlight on areas of our homes—and lives—that crave more authentic expression. Full moons typically represent culmination and revelation, and in dramatic Leo, this lunar event asks us to consider how our spaces can better reflect our true selves, whether through bold artistic choices or creating areas for creative pursuits.
The month’s energy shifts significantly as we enter Pisces season on February 18, followed by Mars stationing direct in Cancer on February 23. When Mars moves forward after its retrograde period, it releases pent-up energy and drive, especially in emotional Cancer. This combination of events creates a great environment for implementing emotional and intuitive changes in our spaces. The month culminates in a dreamy Pisces New Moon on February 27, offering a cosmic opportunity to infuse our homes with more creativity and spiritual energy.
Read on to discover how your sign can best harness February’s transformative energy in your space.
Aries
After January’s planning phase, your patience is finally rewarded. With Venus entering your sign and Mars finally direct, those renovation plans you carefully mapped out last month are ready for execution. Your ruler, Mars, ending its retrograde means you can pick up that toolbox again—but remember you follow those thoughtful plans you created during the start of the year. The stars are giving you the green light for all those Pinterest boards you’ve been obsessing over.
Create a renovation budget and detailed timeline with specific projects
Execute your carefully planned color scheme with actual paint swatches (the bold accent wall isn’t as scary as you think)
Begin the renovation projects you’ve been dreaming about
Taurus
While January called for luxury upgrades (how’s that new sofa feeling?), February asks you to focus on creating multifunctional spaces. The Jupiter-Mars alignment and Jupiter’s direct motion supports practical yet beautiful solutions that maximize your recent upgrades. Your natural eye for comfort meets innovation this month, and your space is ready for some layering.
Create cozy conversation areas
Add layers of texture to your linens, like cashmere throws and silk pillows
Add natural elements that ground your space
Gemini
Your January decluttering mission set the perfect foundation for February’s focus on creative workspace solutions. With Jupiter direct in your sign, it’s time to maximize your newly organized spaces. You want your ideas to be able to flow freely.
Set up distinct work or creative zones (that can transform as quickly as your interests)
Install a proper desk setup with room for all your ongoing projects
Create a cabinet for magazines and other visual inspiration
Cancer
The Mars direct motion in your sign signals it’s time to settle into your space. Whether you followed January’s advice about house-hunting or simply rearranged your current home, now’s the time to really make it cozy. Focus on creating emotional anchors throughout your room—your sensitive soul needs these touchpoints.
Transform that awkward corner into a reading or meditation nook
Add water features to bring calm to your space, like tabletop fountains or a mini aquarium
Create a photo gallery wall with photos that make your heart happy
Leo
The Full Moon in your sign illuminates a need to break from traditional glamour. While your natural inclination might be towards gold and drama, February’s stars suggest embracing unexpected elegance. Think: jewel tones like emerald green and royal blue rather than your usual metallic palette.
Add unexpected textures through natural materials rather than glitz
Install modern, sculptural lighting instead of traditional chandeliers
Deep blue velvet seating is calling your name— if you have the means, this is your moment
Virgo
Mercury in Pisces wants you to soften those practical edges while maintaining your signature organization. Your usual minimalist tendencies are getting a creative shake-up this month. While January had you organizing with military precision, February’s Mercury-Pisces alignment wants you to infuse your practical spaces with some artistic flair… Marie Kondo meets Wes Anderson.
Add natural elements, like plants, to soften those perfectly organized corners
Create a vision board to add to your wall
Install some floating shelves and fill them with your favorite art and books
Libra
Venus in Aries ignites your partnership sector, calling for spaces that encourage meaningful connection. Your eye for beauty should focus on creating gathering spaces that inspire conversation and lingering moments.
Design intimate seating arrangements for deep discussions
Add art pieces that spark dialogue
Create a dining space that encourages after-dinner conversations
Scorpio
The Pisces New Moon activates your creative sector and calls for a departure from your typical moody aesthetic. This month, embrace unexpected elements and sensory experiences that challenge your comfort zone while maintaining your signature mystique.
Add pops of light colors among your darker palette
Add textural elements like velvet curtains, shearling pillows, or leather accents
Treat yourself to lighting a luxury candle or set up an essential oil diffuser
Sagittarius
Jupiter’s direct motion illuminates your entertaining spaces in an unexpected way this month. While January had you organizing spices and creating coffee stations, February calls for transforming your entire living space into an immersive experience center. Think less about storage and more about creating opportunities for spontaneous fun.
Upgrade your TV set-up with surround-sound speakers
Create zones for different activities (gaming, reading, crafting)
Install dramatic lighting that can transform the mood
Capricorn
The Mars direct motion wants you to expand January’s bedroom sanctuary energy throughout your entire home. Think of each room as a continuation of your serene retreat that creates a harmonious flow that supports your ambitious nature.
Create transitional spaces with soft lighting
Add calming elements to your entryway
Install sound-dampening or blackout curtains for peace
Aquarius
The Sun in your sign until February 18 calls for breaking all the rules of traditional spaces. Forget what you know about “normal” room layouts—your innovative spirit needs room to experiment.
Add modular furniture that can be reconfigured
Create a vertical garden system
Add furniture that defies gravity (floating shelves, wall-mounted everything)
Pisces
As your season approaches with a New Moon in your sign, it’s time to let your creative energy flow throughout your space. Your artistic soul needs multiple outlets for expression, and with Venus still lingering in your sign from January, the stars support turning your entire home into an immersive creative sanctuary.
Add ethereal window treatments that catch light
Create supply storage solutions
Set up an inspiration board
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