The Perfect Pedicure Colors For You Depending On Your Zodiac Sign

There's a lot to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect pedicure color — current trends, skin tone, feasibility as an excuse to go shopping for coordinating sandals, etc. The most important, however, should be your personality. The hue on your toes should reflect who you are, not just the manicure and pedicure colors that look good together. If you're someone who fearlessly rocks the latest fluorescent nail art or likes to stay on top of trend cycles, more power to you. However, don't hesitate to let your less flashy side shine.

But how do you know if you're, say, a red or a blue? Dark or light? Bold or soft? These are questions only you and your nail technician can answer, but if you identify strongly with your zodiac sign, the stars are an easy cheat code to divining your nail polish destiny. Whether you're a fiery Leo or a mysterious Scorpio, we've got your back on the long walk to the lacquer shelves.

Fire engine red is the perfect shade for the sign whose motto is "go, go, go." Ambitious, athletic, and assertive Aries is ruled by Mars, the "Red Planet," as well as their own passion, so it's no wonder they'd have a penchant for a pedicure the same color as their extra-hot blood. Just don't let it veer too deeply into garnet or burgundy territory — those are best left to the less forthright signs. Aries red should shine as brightly as they do.

Taurus, on the other hand, is more than content to slow down. They revel in the finer things of life, especially sensual pleasures like gourmet food and silky fabrics, but also in nature. Basically, they're happiest rolling around in either verdant fields or 1,000-thread-count 100% cotton sheets, making mossy shades of earthy green just the color to ground their footing. Bulls might be the most stubborn zodiac sign, but that's just because their roots go so deep.

Gemini may be represented by the twins, but they're more like bumblebees: never still, maybe a little directionless, but they always have the buzz. That's why yellow helps uncover their personalities. It evokes the yellowing pages of antique books or even some yellow journalism, which suits this sign just fine, since they're all about words. It's also sunny enough to reflect their social tendencies, but light enough to keep this air sign happily afloat.

As the sign of the moon, the crab's toes look strongest in a celestial silver. Cancer represents all of the qualities of the feminine power of the moon — intuition, nurturance, sensitivity, protection, loyalty, and family — which means stardusty shades strengthen their energy rather than dimming it, even if they only appear in the night sky. Cancer is also partial to soft shades and low light, so they naturally gravitate toward grayish tones, but their mystical vibes deserve a little shimmer, too.

The sun sign, on the other hand, is all about winning. The spotlight, the title, your friendship — it's all up for grabs as far as Leo is concerned, and they'll be the first to tell you they have the longest arms. They want (and want to be) the best of the best, which is why the same winning gold of first-place medals is the only option in the pedicure chair. It also represents their generosity, which is as fierce as their fire.

Leo's flashiness would melt Virgo into a chagrined puddle. They're all about modesty, so a nice, respectable shade of brown will do nicely for their toes, thank you very much. It also goes with everything, which is absolutely crucial for Virgo, who have far too many practical and intellectual considerations on their mind to worry about whether their wardrobe clashes, even though it would devastate this analytical and organized sign. After all, you don't get much more down-to-earth than brown.

Libra loves beauty, and what's more beautiful than a soft, feminine pink? It conjures images of powder puffs, cherry blossoms, strawberries and cream — basically Libra heaven. The exact tone is crucial when it comes to your pedicure, though. Libras are always balanced, so a too-cool lavender pink or too-warm coral shade, as well as anything excessively sparkly or sheer, is out. No hot pinks or intense magentas, either; this air sign needs to keep it light, breezy, and fluffy as cotton candy.

Scorpios are magnetic, intense, and mysterious, just like a rich, deep purple. They're no shrinking violets, however. To really tap into the intuitive powers of this observant and determined water sign, choose a shade of purple so dark for your toes that it looks almost black to the casual observer. Not that the scorpion would ever let anyone but their most exclusive inner circle get close enough to tell the difference, but that's what makes a Scorpio friendship so special.

Sagittarius is all about fun, freedom, and brutal honesty, so they need a sunny, show-stopping orange peeking out of their sandals. It's also the color of Jupiter, their ruling planet, which brings these happy-go-lucky archers their good fortune. This juicy shade brings to mind Aperol spritzes on a sunset cruise just off the coast, and frolicking in the citrus groves of the Mediterranean in between walking tours of Greece and Rome. That's what makes orange perfect for the travel- and philosophy-loving Sagittarius.

If you want discipline, you call a Capricorn. Exacting rams refuse to tolerate anything that's too frivolous or a waste of their time, which is why a sharp, stark black is the perfect pedicure color for this serious, studious sign. It may be a little trickier for even the most experienced nail technician to stay inside the lines with such a high-contrast shade, let alone a DIY job, but if anything, that's a plus for Capricorn. They never back down from a challenge.

Aquarius is the eccentric of the zodiac, focused on future possibilities to an extent that can be confusing, or even alarming, to their more conventional peers. Fortunately, they don't mind shocking the masses. Water-bearers can lean into their alien tendencies with a Martian lime green, the only shade both bright enough and brat enough for their electric personalities, at their next salon appointment. The normies might not get it, but that's fine with them — history tends to be on their side.

Pisces is a dreamer, full of compassion, artistic flair, and a longing to understand their own identities. Where do such people tend to literally find themselves, if not by the sea? Pisces is particularly drawn to the water, being symbolized by the fish, so a magnetic ocean blue is especially soothing in the gaze just beyond their navels. Just add the best summer beach read for their zodiac sign, and they'll be ready to dig their toes into the sand.