Your Ideal Home Scent, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Bold and fiery, an Aries’ spicy scent of choice aligns perfectly with their bright internal flames. Thanks to their passionate and courageous nature, Aries usually prefer to mix things up with their take-action attitude, veering away from the norm. As a result, they tend to be drawn to stronger scents such as cloves, nutmeg or cinnamon.

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In terms of activities, Taurus’ tend to enjoy gardening – making it fitting that they align best with the soothing fragrance of lavender. Those born under this sign tend to be reliable and patient, much like this trusty, healing flowering plant.

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Gentle and affectionate, Gemini’s are drawn to softer, flowery scents that will ease their anxieties and eliminate some of their nervous energy. Lilacs offer a subtle fragrance that promotes relaxation – ideal for the oft-indecisive sign.

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Jasmine has a reputation as being one of the most soothing scents available, with the innate ability to alleviate stress and anxiety. This makes it ideal for those born under the Cancer sign, who can be prone to bouts of insecurity and mood swings. Check out these inspiring yoga spaces that will keep you feeling zen all year round.

Generous and warm-hearted, yet also stubborn, Leo’s tend to find themselves drawn to scents that are bold with a hint of spice. Not only does ginger have a healing effect on the body and mind, but it’s also a mood-booster, making it ideal for this often temperamental sign.

All work and no play, dedicated Virgos often struggle to overcome shyness and self-criticism. To help balance out their whirlwind emotions and nagging self-doubt, fennel seeds offer a comforting black licorice scent that can help balance the mind and relieve tension.

The bold and beautiful rose is the ideal scent for the harmony-loving and gentle Libra. This beautiful, romantic flower is the perfect antidote to their greatest dislikes: injustice and violence. Imagine adding a vase of roses to one of these gorgeous living rooms we want to curl up in.

Plants and flowers associated with Scorpio tend toward the thorny and bitter side of things. But for this resourceful sign, it also seems fitting to pair them with the humble basil plant: a deep, subtly spicy aromatic plant that can help quell headaches and reduce nervousness – all the better to relieve symptoms of their sometimes stubborn and jealous natures.

Generous and idealistic, the impossibly beautiful peony flower gives off a pleasant, positive scent that will help remind this witty sign of the great outdoors – where they often feel most at home.

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Capricorns love age-old traditions, family and quality craftsmanship, which is reminiscent of simpler times. Woody, outdoor scents with healing properties, such as thyme, is an ideal home scent for the highly disciplined sign. Take our design style quiz to find out your decor personality.

Given this sign’s tendency to avoid emotional expression, the healing chamomile may benefit them greatly by introducing them to a softer, inspiring scent that they can easily grow in the comfort of their own home. It also promotes restful sleep, ideal for intellectual and busy Aquarius. Find more inspiration with the best bedroom plants to help you get a better sleep.

This highly-emotional and intuitive sign would benefit from introducing echinacea, a gentle medicinal plant into their home. More than just a cold-busting property, this bold and beautiful plant will brighten any room and mood – something the sensitive Pisces would benefit from greatly.