Dressing for My Venus in Aries + Gemini Rising

I used to think that style was about following trends or choosing what was most flattering for my body. But the more I leaned into astrology and self-expression, the more I realized that how I dress is actually one of the most powerful tools I have for showing up authentically. 

To dress for your astrological chart, look at where in your chart your Venus sign and rising (Ascendant) sign live. Venus reveals how we love, create beauty and express desire and mine lives in the sign of Aries, bold and fierce. Your rising sign is the lens through which the world sees you, and mine lives in Gemini which thrives in versatility, curiosity and movement.

With my Venus in Aries, it gives me the freedom to dress bold and unapologetically me. For me, this means leaning into clothes that feel unique and a little playful. Statement pieces, unexpected details and outfits that feel like a WOW.

Dressing for a Gemini rising is about allowing myself space for change, one day I’m in baggy denim and cowboy boots, the next in something more eclectic, flowy and layered. (Always in maximalist jewelry.) This adaptability keeps me from feeling boxed in and lets me communicate different sides of myself.

Enter dopamine dressing: the idea that what you wear can literally shift your brain chemistry. Bright colors, textures and funky pieces that make you smile activate dopamine, the feel-good chemical. But it’s not just about mood, it’s about alignment. When I'm fun and funky on the outside, it matches how I'm feeling on the inside and I can act more authentically in the world.

What I’ve found is simple: when I dress in a way that reflects my Venus in Aries boldness and my Gemini rising curiosity, I give myself permission to be who I am. On the outside, I’m signaling freedom, courage and individuality. On the inside, I feel more grounded and more myself. And that alignment means everything.