Astrologers Swear By Dressing Like Your Venus Sign—Here’s How To Do It
If there was a way you could express yourself in the most aligned, harmonious, and beautiful-to-you way, would you do it? If you knew what colors look best on you, what fashion styles express your personality the best, and what hair or beauty tricks enhance your aura, would you trust Astrology more? This is what Astrologers have been teaching clients and students for years, and it’s easier than you think to dress like and align with your Venus Sign.
What Does Your Venus Sign Mean?
Your Venus Sign represents what sign the planet Venus was in when you were born. It signifies how you express yourself in love, how you receive love, what you are attracted to, and what people are drawn to in you. It also represents beauty, what styles look the best on you, and how you can attract admiration, success, and love.
Dressing like your Venus Sign has been trending on TikTok and social media as of late, but this is not a new phenomenon. Venus is the planet of love, beauty, creativity, art, and finances, and has been influencing the world of fashion forever.
Your Venus Sign is your personal aesthetic and learning more about it can help you discover aspects of yourself you weren't sure of or what to know better and enhance in your life.
Certain trends become more popular during certain Venus transits, and certain celebrities also make fashion trends more popular, in which these fashion trends match their Venus signs well. Rihanna is a great example of this, as when you think of her and her style you think reds, sexy, edgy, tomboy-ish sometimes, and not afraid to take risks. Her Venus in Aries explains her fashion taste and femme fatale energy well and also aligns with her lingerie line Savage x Fenty.
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Every Venus sign is different in what they look best in, and what type of colors, accessories, and beauty tricks reflect their natural energy and aura.
Fire Venus signs tend to look best in bold colors and often feel beautiful in reds or yellows. Air Venus signs love a flowy look and look their best in blues or lavenders. Water Venus signs have a dynamic style and are more drawn to wearing darker colors like black and gray. Earth Venus signs have a taste for the luxurious and are drawn to earthy tones, faux fur, and jewel-town jewelry.
Connecting with your Venus sign is like having your own personal stylists, and it’s all about working with what the stars have given you.
Read for your Venus sign below for a more in-depth view of dressing like your Venus sign.
VENUS IN ARIES
AriesWith a Venus in Aries, everything that makes you unique and different is what you are going to want to highlight. Venus in Aries should take risks with their style and should not try to pay attention too much to trends. You ARE the trendsetter. Let people get inspired by you and the style you come up with or uniquely wear. Venus in Aries looks best in deep reds, yellows, oranges, and also just a simple all-white or a monochromatic look.
Whatever you feel the most sexy, confident, and dominant in is what you should wear. Aries Ven
VENUS IN TAURUS
TaurusVenus in Taurus has an expensive taste, and rightly so. You are more of the type of person to spend extra on fashion and luxury items because you believe it’s a good investment. With a Venus in Taurus, you would look well in earthy tones, but accessories are going to be the highlight of any look. Gold jewelry, statement pieces, and bright accessories are favored. Your style borders comfy with fashion, and you have a way of executing the perfect balance here. You are also aligned with fabrics and material, and a good chiffon top in a soft pastel or earthy tone would be perfect for you.
VENUS IN IN GEMINI
GeminiWith your Venus in Gemini, you are the type of person to have a shock factor with your style as you typically wear things people may not expect or that don’t necessarily align with your personality in any one way. Venus in Gemini can rock any color and typically has a more maximalist aesthetic. There is nothing as “too much” for a Venus in Gemini, and you should focus on maximizing your look with an extra coat, color, texture, or style within another.
Your look should highlight your fun, outgoing, and light-hearted nature and have a balance of form-fitting and more lax, flowing clothes. The colors that look best on you are the colors you would see in the sky like blues, whites, yellows, as well as stripes, polka dots, and fun patterns.
VENUS IN CANCER
CancerVenus in Cancer has a nostalgic fashion taste. If you have a certain era or time period you are more drawn to fashion-wise, you should highlight that. Venus in Cancer looks best in deep colored tones like black and dark blue, but also draws a lot of attention to them in light pinks, off-whites, and light blues as well. Fashion styles that enhance their aura are soft materials like silk and velvet, and they look the best in vintage styles and silhouettes. Dresses, blouses, pearls, and romantic looks that align with their romantic heart work well for Venus in Cancers.
VENUS IN LEO
LeoVenus in Leo needs to shine in love and their fashion. They want all eyes on them and prefer to be adored and recognized wherever they go. This is why their fashion sense needs to stand out, and they often look best in bright and bold colors, a lot of jewelry, gold, and big or eye-catching hair. Venus in Leos often look beautiful in yellow and also turn heads in reds, black, and gold.
They have a more sexy style and aren’t afraid to show skin if they feel like it. Venus in Leos shine when they are embracing their maximalist and loving character, and making a bold statement with their fashion. Hair is everything for a Venus in Leo, and they are often known for their hair or stand out in some way with this and should highlight it.
VENUS IN VIRGO
VirgoVenus in Virgo is all about a classy, put-together, and not-too-flashy style. They look best in both business and casual styles, and overall, they align with authenticity in fashion. Whatever they are feeling that day is what they are going to wear, and they often take on many different looks in fashion. Venus in Virgos looks best in whites, off-whites, coral, green, and earth tones. They know how to make a pair of jeans look like a luxury item and often have a coastal aesthetic.
Venus in Virgos have a more minimalist style and would look good in a basic tee, blazer, and sneakers. Whatever Venus in Virgo is wearing, their confidence will be the most important thing they have to make them shine, as they can get overly fixated on the details.
VENUS IN LIBRA
LibraVenus in Libra is all about the aesthetic. These are the people with a cohesive Instagram feed and that have a Pinterest everyone gets inspiration from. Venus in Libra is good at defining their aesthetic, highlighting it, and being known for it. They look best in soft colors like pastel pink, blue, and purple, as well as diamonds, faux fur, and silver.
Venus in Libra is another sign with a luxurious taste, and they often feel their best when expressing their romantic, loving, soft, and abundant nature. Venus in Libra is one of the best signs to have Venus in as Venus is the ruler of Libra, so overall, this is a Venus sign that is most likely already dressed like their romantic, feminine, and timeless Venus sign.
VENUS IN SCORPIO
ScorpioVenus in Scorpio is another Venus sign who is not afraid to take risks in fashion. They have a sexy fashion taste that pushes the boundaries and wants to make people feel something- whether good or bad. Venus in Scorpios should look more into edgy pieces and styles, as they look best in black, leather, gray, burgundy, brown, and, of course, a dark lip color.
They have a style that draws people in and would benefit from having the perfect black dress in their closet. For events, dates, or experiences they want to focus on drawing more attention or receiving love, they should be wearing a deep red.
VENUS IN SAGITTARIUS
SagittariusWith a Venus in Sagittarius, your fashion sense is inspired by the many different places you have traveled or the people you have met. You have a quirky fashion taste that gets people talking, and you love a good conversation. You are the one to have the pieces that no one else has, and you love a one-of-a-kind, special edition item. You are someone who could rock both sexy and sporty styles and look best when there is a mixture of both.
Venus in Sagittarius is also drawn to bold colors and more neutral tones, so a balance is what you are trying to reach here. Overall, your fashion should be highlighting your eclectic taste.
VENUS IN CAPRICORN
CapricornVenus in Capricorn is the perfect representation of femme fatale in fashion. Venus in Capricorns often have the best items that they have invested in and took time to research and receive. The perfect example of a Venus in Capricorn’s style is what you would wear to a gala. Meaning, that either a business suit or a long, classy dress highlights this Venus sign's aura well. The colors you should wear with a Venus in Capricorn are blacks, purples, whites, and anything that is well-tailored and sleek. You are often drawn to the more high-end pieces, and your style should match your classy aesthetic.
VENUS IN AQUARIUS
AquariusVenus in Aquarius is another Venus sign of a trendsetter. You don’t care what people think about what you are wearing, and this opens up many doors that are possible for you in the fashion world. You are someone who looks best in outfits with different patterns, textures, and colors. Fashion looks that make someone think, “Wow, I would never think to put those two things together; that looks so good,” are what you should be aiming for.
Your style should highlight your unique and unconventional character. This is a Venus sign that looks good in eclectic pieces, layers, metallics, crystal jewelry, mismatched patterns, and florals.
VENUS IN PISCES
PiscesA Venus in Pisces signifies an intuitive approach to fashion. You can often have premonitions on what styles are going to become trendy, keeping you ahead in the fashion world. Overall, you are going for styles that allow you to move around, dance, and be free. You don’t want to wear something too constrictive, and you would rather wear a dress than yoga pants.
You look beautiful in colors that resemble the ocean, like blues, teals, whites, and greens, and also in colors that represent your more mystical side, like indigo, silver, and black. Your style should reflect your romantic, dreamy, and ethereal heart. What are some of the styles you dream about or daydream of wearing? Venus in Pisces should dress the way they feel that day.
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Tayler Barakat is a Mystic who has studied Astrology for over a decade. She does intuitive astrology and tarot readings for people all over the world, and her work focuses on healing and empowering individuals. Follow her on Instagram @taylerbarakat_ and check out her website www.listentothevirgo.com.
There’s just something about HBCU Homecoming that just hits different. Whether it’s your first time stepping onto the yard since graduation or you’re a regular at every Homecoming tailgate, HBCU pride is undeniable. It’s a vibrant celebration that unites the legacy of excellence and tradition with the energy and resilience of Black culture.
The experience goes beyond a typical college reunion; HBCU Homecoming is a family reunion, a fashion show, a cultural festival, and a week-long turn-up that embodies what it means to be unapologetically Black and educated. For HBCU alumni, the journey back to the yard each year is rooted in a love and pride that’s hard to put into words but impossible to deny.
From statement pieces to tech must-haves, every item represents the intersection of Black pride and HBCU love, ensuring that you show up to the yard in style and with intention. So whether you’re repping your alma mater for the first time since graduation or looking for fresh pieces to express your HBCU pride, these essentials will have you standing out, because, at HBCU Homecoming, it’s not just about showing up—it’s about showing out.
Thread Goals
diarrablu Jant Pants in Alia Noir
High-waisted, wide-legged, and ready to shut down the yard, the Jant Pants by diarrablu bring a whole new meaning to campus chic. Handcrafted in Dakar, Senegal, these free-flowing jacquard pants are perfect for stepping onto the yard with style and ease—making them a must-have for any HBCU alum’s closet.
Silver & Riley Convertible Executive Leather Bag Classic Size in Olive
This all-in-one luxury bag isn’t a bestseller for nothing. The Silver & Riley essential is made of Italian calfskin leather and thoughtfully designed, as it can be worn in four different ways: a shoulder bag, crossbody, a top handle, and a backpack. Chic and elegant, the Convertible Executive Leather bag is “the bag that every woman needs in her collection.”
Renowned Women's Intuition Cotton Graphic T-Shirt
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Renowned’s Women’s Intuition Cotton Graphic T-shirt features a bold graphic print inspired by the power and essence of women’s intuition. With its striking design, this all-cotton tee is a vibrant thing, making it a statement piece that celebrates feminine energy.
Mifland Million M Mesh Crop Shirt
Talk about bold, the Million M Mesh Crop Shirt combines edgy style with comfort, featuring Mifland’s signature print on a semi-see-through mesh fabric. Show up and show out in sophisticated flair.
HBCU Love FUBU
Melanin Is Life Melanated & Educated - I Love My HBCU Hoodie
Show off your HBCU love with this piece that represents everything you gained from your alma mater: a top-tier education, a community that lifts you up, and a deep sense of esteem for yourself and your culture. Wear it loud and proud, because being melanated and educated isn’t just a flex—it’s a legacy.
HBCU Culture Spelmanite Sweatshirt in Navy
Spelmanites, rep your Spelman pride with this unisex crewneck sweatshirt, designed for ultimate comfort and a relaxed fit. Made from a cozy cotton/polyester blend, this classic sweatshirt is as durable as it is stylish—making it an ideal piece for any Spelmanite showing love for their alma mater.
HBCU Culture Howard Is The Culture T-Shirt
Rock the ultimate flex by showcasing your Howard U love with HBCU Culture’s Howard Is The Culture t-shirt. This unisex tee offers a comfortable, relaxed fit that’s perfect for celebrating your HBCU spirit without sacrificing style or comfort.
DungeonForward FAMU - Strike Bucket - Reversible
DungeonForward’s Strike Bucket Hat brings versatility and style to the FAMU Crown collection with its reversible design, giving you two looks in one. Featuring a sleek black snakeskin-embossed brim lining and a bold outline Rattler emblem, this hat is all about repping your Rattler pride in style.
DungeonForward Savannah State University - HBCU Hat - TheYard
The Savannah State University HBCU Hat by DungeonForward is more than just a hat—it’s a symbol of Tiger pride and a nod to the culture. Perfect for gamedays, tailgates, or just showing off your HBCU love, this hat lets you carry a piece of the yard wherever you go.
Tech the Halls
Anker iPhone 16 Portable Charger, Nano Power Bank
Stay charged up with the Anker Nano Power Bank, which features dual USB-C ports, a foldable connector, and a compact design, making it perfect for those HBCU tailgates and late-night parties you pull up to.
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Wisdom Frame 14 Square Sunglasses
Elevate your look with these angular square-frame sunglasses by Wisdom, bringing an ultramodern edge to any outfit. The sleek design makes them perfect for blocking out the haters while you stunt on the yard.
Coco and Breezy Eyewear Fortune in Gray Turquoise
The Fortune Glasses in Grey Turquoise is a bold statement piece to any Homecoming weekend ‘fit that “embody our fearless and outspoken DNA.” With their color and edgy design, these frames by Coco and Breezy are perfect for anyone looking to stand out and express their unapologetic confidence.
Howard U Lapel Pin
Rep your Bison pride wherever you go with this Howard U Lapel Pin from Pretty AmbVision. Whether adding it to your jacket, shirt, or bag, this pin is the perfect way to showcase your love for your alma mater while rocking your HBCU love with honor and distinction.
Mifland Standard Rucksack Mini
The Standard Rucksack is designed to evolve like that HBCU pride—getting richer, bolder, and better with time. Durable, stylish, and built to last, this Rucksack by Mifland is a timeless piece equipped with versatile carrying options and fully adjustable back straps for ultimate comfort.
Stay Fresh, Stay Blessed
Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask in Pink
Keeping it cute starts with beauty sleep. This luxurious silk mask is an essential for a reason. If protecting your skin and waking up refreshed is your priority, look no further than this Homecoming essential.
Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime - Hydration Powder Packets
Stay hydrated and energized throughout Homecoming weekend with this Liquid I.V.® Hydration Multiplier in Lemon Lime. Just add a packet to your water bottle, and bless your body with 2-3 times more hydration than water with every packet. Because staying hydrated is the key to popping up and showing out all weekend long!
Loop Experience Plus Earplugs High Fidelity Hearing Protection
Designed for your hearing protection, these sleek earplugs reduce noise without compromising sound quality—perfect for enjoying the band’s halftime show, late-night parties, and DJ sets. Whether you’re front row at the step show or hitting the yard, your ears deserve to be protected in style!
Black Girl Magic Glass Cup
Sip in style and celebrate your melanin with the Black Girl Magic Glass Cup. Perfect for morning coffee, your favorite iced drink, or showing off your HBCU pride on the yard—this cup is all about keeping it cute while radiating your endless supply of Black Girl Magic.
Glow Up & Show Out
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
What Homecoming weekend can be complete without an assist from this beauty find? Formulated to blend seamlessly into melanin-rich skin (no white-cast), protect your glow while you turn up with the Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30.
Sienna Naturals Issa Rae's Wash Day Ritual Set
Issa Rae’s Wash Day Ritual Set from Sienna Naturals includes the H.A.PI. Shampoo, the Plant Power Repair Mask, Dew Magic, and Lock and Seal to get your crown right. Whether you’re repping your coils or rocking a new color on the yard, these products restore and nourish your strands, keeping your hair healthy, strong, and Homecoming-ready!
54 Thrones Ivorian Cocoa + Ghanaian Coconut Beauty Butter
Stay glowing from the tailgate to the after-party with the 54 Thrones Ivorian Cocoa + Ghanaian Coconut Beauty Butter. Infused with African-sourced ingredients, this rich, multi-purpose butter is the answer to keeping your skin soft and radiant through all the festivities all Homecoming long.
Saie Glossybounce Hydrating Lip Oil
Keep your lips looking luscious and nourished with the Saie Glossybounce Hydrating Lip Oil. Perfect for adding an extra pop to your pout before hitting the yard or freshening up between events, this lip oil is a beauty essential for staying camera-ready all weekend.
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You Like Having Sex With Him. Your Vagina Doesn't. What Should You Do?
I already know. Some of y’all read the title of this and was like, “How does that even make sense?” Oh, believe you me, there can be someone who you are definitely attracted to, who you connect with on a billion levels, where the sexual chemistry is totally off the charts — and yet, when it comes to intercourse, your vagina is on some "Do we really have to?"
It can be for a few different reasons. His penis size might take some adjusting to. His sperm/semen may throw your pH balance off. You might end up with a yeast infection or UTI (urinary tract infection) on a semi-consistent basis. Uh-huh, now do you see how you can enjoy coitus and still experience — let’s call them “technical difficulties” as far as your vagina goes at the same time?
If this has been your plight and you’ve been scouring the internet in order to get some much-needed (literal) relief, here are 12 things that may be able to get you, your partner, and your vagina on the same page, as far as experiencing consistently pleasurable copulation is concerned.
1. Bring in Some Lubrication
GiphyLet’s begin with something that can kill two birds with one stone — umm, so to speak. Whether your issue is that your man’s size is a lot to handle or either the friction of the sex or the inability to get as wet as you would like is resulting in you ending up with a UTI, invest in some lubrication. The wetter you are, the better sex will feel, and the less irritated your vagina will be.
The real hack is to get the kind that is as close to the pH level of your vagina (which should be somewhere around 4.5) as possible. Word on the street is that silicone-based ones can help you out in this department. By the way, saliva can also throw your pH balance off, which is why some people use things like dental damns. Just something to keep in mind as far as oral activity goes.
2. Use Condoms
GiphyIf it’s been a minute since you’ve had sex (check out “What Actually Happens To Your Vagina During Seasons Of Abstinence?”) or you’re about to change (or add) sex partners, there are many reasons why you should use a condom — one of them being that bacteria or sperm/semen definitely has the potential to throw your vagina’s pH level off as well which can lead to a yeast infection.
Not to mention the fact that men can get yeast infections and sometimes they are asymptomatic. This means that if you don’t want to be passing one of those bad boys back and forth to each other, a rubber can serve as a barrier for that.
3. Consume More Probiotics. Eat Less Sugar.
GiphySpeaking of bacteria, another thing that you can do to decrease the chances of bad bacteria overtaking the good kind that’s in your va-jay-jay, be intentional about taking a probiotic and consuming foods that are filled with probiotics. Also, try to eat less sugar. Probiotic-enriched foods like yogurt, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, fish sauce, and fermented veggies will give you more good bacteria. The reason why sugar is an enemy of your vagina is because that is what feeds bad bacteria and yeast.
4. Have Your Partner Give You a Perineal Massage (with a Twist)
GiphyAs a doula, I know quite a bit about perineal massages. Basically, it’s all about having your partner put some oil or lubricant on one or two of their fingers before using them to gently massage your perineum (the skin that is in between your vaginal opening and your anus) in order to decrease your chances of tearing while giving birth. Well, if you want to prepare yourself for sex after going without for a long period of time or before engaging with a larger partner, this type of massage could help you out, too.
The reason why I didn’t just call this good old-fashioned fingering is because if a part of what you want to partake in is anal sex, it can be wise to not just stretch your vagina but that piece of skin as well. Just make sure that if you plan on using a condom, you go with a water or silicone-based lubricant only. Oils will dissolve the potency of latex.
5. Invest in a Vaginal Dilator
GiphyI’m actually kind of surprised that vaginal dilators don’t come up more in sex-related articles. If you’ve never heard of them before, they are tube-like devices that are made out of plastic or medical-grade silicone that can help to stretch out your vagina, make it more flexible, and reduce discomfort during intercourse (especially if yours is related to having some sort of issues with your pelvic floor).
In fact, if you’re in the latter stages of perimenopause or you’re post-menopausal and sex has not been as pleasurable for you because of symptoms that are directly associated with that, a vaginal dilator might be able to offer up some relief.
For the record, you can typically purchase them at local drugstores (and online); however, you might want to run this decision by your doctor first, just so they can discuss any potential challenges/issues that you should know about (since they have your medical history).
6. Take Some Ibuprofen Before Sex
GiphyThis tip right here is a bit of a double-edged sword because whiletaking an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen an hour or so before having sex can help to reduce pain and inflammation to your vagina (if that has been an issue in the past),some studies say that men who take these same meds can potentially increase their chances of experiencing some level of erectile dysfunction.
That said, since the article today is focusing on our body parts, yes, this is somewhat of an effective hack, especially if you also soak in a warm bath prior to getting some.
7. Urinate Right After Sex
GiphyIf you’ve always wondered if you really should make it a point and practice to pee after having sex, the short answer is yes. Although nothing is going to blow up if you don’t, the reason why it’s a good idea is it can help to flush bacteria out of your urethra which can, in turn, lower your chances of experiencing a UTI.
8. Extend the Foreplay
GiphyI don’t think one woman on this planet is shocked thatmost ladies would prefer more foreplay before sex. As far as how long that should be, some studies state thatsomewhere around 20 minutes is good. That said, all of us are different, and, keeping in line with being wetter making sex better theme, if you need more time with “the appetizer” before the “main course” —tell your partner that. When it comes to less friction, more comfort, and ultimately more satisfying sex, longer foreplay might just be all that you need.
9. Stay on Top
GiphyYou probably already know this; still, I’m adding it in for safe measure. If you want to be able to better control the speed, motion, and depth of your partner when it comes to intercourse, opt for being on top. It will feel more comfortable to you, and I don’t know any man who doesn’t like to get a full view of what his partner has to offer when she’s on top of him. It’s a win for everyone involved.
10. Sign Up for Some Pelvic Floor Therapy
GiphyIf no matter what you do, you seem to experience some level of discomfort during sex, you might want to look into getting some pelvic floor therapy. It is a literal form of physical therapy that can help to strengthen the muscles in your pelvic region. If you’re interested in learning more about this, you can search for pelvic floor therapists who are in your area here.
11. Have Some Diflucan on Tap (Just in Case)
GiphyAlthough a lot of these tips are all about taking preventative measures, what should you do if you already have a yeast infection that’s tied to sex (and you know that for sure)? If you don’t want to go through the (sometimes) drama of scheduling a doctor’s appointment, there are sites now that will prescribe antifungal meds like Diflucan online.
Wisp is one that I definitely know does, along with medication for bacterial vaginosis (BV), UTIs, and genital herpes, too. Just fill out a form, and a doctor will follow up online. If they feel that you are a good candidate, they will send a prescription to a pharmacy in your area (of your choosing), and you can go pick up and pay there — sometimes all within the same day.
12. Get Tested for a Potential Sperm/Semen Allergy
GiphyAlthough actually being allergic to sperm/semen is not hella common (reportedly around 40,000 women in this country are), it is a real thing. So, if after having unprotected sex, you experience incessant burning and/or itching, hives, lip and/or tongue swelling, nausea, or diarrhea, it’s important that you see your physician. Although this kind of allergy is not particularly “dangerous,” it can be super uncomfortable.
Plus, it can make it harder for you to conceive a child (if that is something that you and your partner are trying to do). As far as treatment goes, to a certain extent, it varies. However, a prescription-strength antihistamine may be what your healthcare provider recommends for you.
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Gee, I certainly hope that these tips help. Because while having sex with someone who you dig is wonderful, it is so much better when your vagina “gets along” with him too. Feel me? Exactly.
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