Trying to describe each sign's appearance but just complimenting them instead...
Consider this partially a âsign characteristics appearance-wiseâ post or something but with me being edgy with my hot takes
Iâve recently saw yet another list of âthe most beautiful signsâ and, surprise, surprise, Libra took the first spot *yawn yawn*. Listen, I know you guys are all about Venus-ruled signs and stuff but this really ticks me off a bit. Itâs as if it was a default feature for them to be pretty or whatever and NOT for other signs. Beauty has all shapes, sizes and incarnations, stop associating it exclusively for Libra and Taurus. Soooo Iâve decided to elaborate on the appearance of all signs while pointing out their strong assets. Not to come off a bit shallow but I just want to show some appreciation for other signs because each of them has something unique about their looks or the way they carry themselves. This may apply to both Sun and ascendant (actually, most people look like a mix of both).
Also note: just because something is characteristic for one sign doesnât mean other signs canât have that as well⊠or that you HAVE to have it if youâre that sign. We all look different after all. Just sayin so weâre clear. These are not strict rules and, as I always say, nothing should be looked at in separation from the rest of the chart.
*Also, if I see this article reposted somewhere, Iâm gonna be real mad. Have some respect for peopleâs hard work
ARIES: I love their sharp features and strong bone-structure. Flushed skin is a common thing for them - its Marsâ burning influence. Hair can have a ruddish tone as well. Okay and THE CURLS *deep breath*. I swear, seeing Aries men with curly hair does things to me. Theyâre like lil lambs. Women with this placement tend to have a tougher look to their faces, sometimes even somewhat androgynous, which honestly I find super hot. Tomboy vibes big time. With Aries just overall, think strong brow bone (and often bushy or sharp, angular brows) thatâs pushed a bit forward (so the eyes are more on the deep-set side), bigger or wider forehead, often defined jawline with a square chin. Nose can be prominent in some way: a bit rounded or with bulbous bridge. Faces are usually square-ish and with a serious look to them.Â
They often walk around with their head tilted forward - theyâre a ram after all, always ready to charge ahead. They may look like they could punch you but once they smile you see how of a sweet cartoon characters they are with their warm big smiles. They can be such goofy dorks. They usually have a lot of energy so it may be hard for them to sit still, their bodies are full of excitement. Because of that, they have the tendency to hurt themselves, especially in the head/face area so that may leave some scarring. Itâs funny how Aries are painted as the aggressive ones while in reality, theyâre labradors on crack.
Aries Sun: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Daisy Ridley | rising: Bryce Dallas Howard, Brie Larson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Sun + rising: Heath Ledger
TAURUS: I think both Venus-ruled signs just have pleasant features. I donât think itâs common for them to have striking looks (unless, of course, thereâs other aspects involved). I feel like theyâre just there looking hella fine. Iâve noticed that Taurus folks seem to have a heavier stomp or just kind of a heavy presence. Itâs as if they needed more space to maneuver? Their movements are slow and elegant. But doesnât necessarily mean theyâre slow pokes! Because Taurus, as an earth fixed sign, has a good understanding of their own bodies and building their strength & stamina. Itâs just that their movements are well thought out and controlled.Â
They tend to have nice, long, elegant necks⊠or alternatively, very stocky, prominent ones. And is it just me or do they like wearing turtlenecks? Or scarves? Small ears are a thing as well. When it comes to face features, sometimes their noses can be a bit flattened or with wider, flared-out nostrils - kind of bull-like. Iâve noticed their eyes tend to be more deep-set, downturned or even smaller, with brow bone kind of covering them/pushing them back. Really cute and pretty smiles, often sensual gaze. Great, thick hair, sometimes curly or wavy - they look great with retro hairstyles imo. Usually very stylish and even if theyâre not up to tends, they pay attention to quality of fabricks and the way the clothes fit as they need to feel comfortable and cosy.
Taurus Sun: Cher, Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson, PenĂ©lope Cruz, George Clooney | rising: Rita Hayworth | Sun + rising: Robert Pattinson
GEMINI: oh their restless energy. I love how vibrant they are with their spirit. And theyâre just cute-looking: squishy cheeks, often with dimples⊠very much a youthful look. But also a bit mischevious. I love how of a smiley & bubbly jokesters they are. Very much cameleons in that regard, they adapt easily to their environment and it also shows in their looks and manners. They use hand gestures a lot when they talk, sometimes they can be a bit (or a lot!) fidgety overall, especially if theyâre anxious (and thatâs something airy mercurial restless energy may struggle with). Expressive faces. Their gaze is always quick as if they were investigating the room, with sparks in their eyes.
I was once looking at photos of random people with Gemini rising specifically, and noticed an interesting pattern and it was that a lot of them had this beautiful light blue, almost grey eye shade. Iâve never seen anyone talk about this, maybe thatâs a Mercury thing? (Because Iâve also seen lots of Virgos with blue eyes). Their features are usually more noticeable - strong jawline (sometimes wide), often long pointy chin; face can be more narrow. Apparently they also have longer or slender hands and fingers?Â
Gemini Sun: John Cho, Tom Holland, Alanis Morissette | rising: Sandra Bullock, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew McConaughey
CANCER: honestly such classic beauts. Cancers are the epitome of beauty & grace. Very friendly faces with welcoming aura. Just like with any water sign, having eyes light in color is common. Personally, Iâve noticed that sometimes Cancers have more of a bone-y faces and really sharp jaws and chins - as if they were sculpted. Cheeks are usually prominent, sometimes they sit lower on the face. Okay, the Moon face? It may be round or more fleshy and thatâs why Cancers are known for having a baby face? Also, it may have something to do with their tendency to water retention. I personally think they sometimes look like a crescent Moon from the side: their chins and browbones tend to go forward a bit so that it makes their face look somewhat sunk-in from the side (so kiiind of like a crescent Moon?).
Just like any water sign, theyâre a lot more prone to being influenced - with Cancer, itâs the influence of their own emotions or upbringing. This has its effect on their appearance as well. They can be very soft and natural, yes, but Iâve noticed that Cancers really like to dabble in colorful palettes - I often see them with colorful hair, bedazzled clothing, rainbow accesories or, alternatively, being emo or goths. Itâs all about outward expression. But overall, their ruler, Moon, is the most sensitive and changeable of them all so, especially in their case, itâs very important to pay attention to where their natal Moon sits because that will color the way they look and carry themselves.
Cancer Sun:Â Olivia Munn, Robin Williams | rising:Â Angelina Jolie, Lisa Bonet, Kurt Russell | rising + Sun: George Michael
LEO: charm and cheeky. Smize. Beautiful broad smiles. They have twinkles in their eyes and are very giggly. Rounder faces, softer than Aries. Button noses, flatter or wider nose bridge that connects to their brows. Deep blue or green eyes are common as well. Hair really IS prominent - whether itâs short and cute or long and full. If itâs long, itâs usually very blown-out or wavy. Iâve also noticed that they wonât let just anyone take care of their hair because they almost treat it like something sacret. They also tend to like to lighten their hair a bit, no matter the gender, so that it has golden highlights (itâs all about gold tones, you know?).
I always say theyâre the least loud of fire signs because theyâre just too cool for that - they have the most swagger out of all the signs. They carry themselves with pride and have cat-like yet confident movements. Very welcoming and warm people, they have this inner light within them. They also seem to tan nicely (or easily so this can go south pretty quick), itâs as if the Sun was there to beautify them even more. I feel like they literally radiate gold.
Leo Sun:Â Michelle Yeoh, Viola Davis, Jason Momoa | rising:Â Robert Downey Jr, Selena Gomez | rising + Sun: Jennifer Lopez
VIRGO: okay first off, can we stop the Virgo stereotype? People say theyâre boring and conservative with their looks (and with their personalities as well, but itâs not what weâre discussing here). Have you looked at a Virgo? They straight up look like dolls. Omg so pretty. They have big downturned or round eyes, delicate features, always put together. Their chins are usually more pointy and their facial features seem so chiseled. Noses are sometimes very straight or with a longer point. Idk their faces just seem tiny and cute. Faces tend to be oblong with pointier chins. I wouldnât necessarily say all of them are modest in their looks but most Virgos I know would NEVER wear something that fits bad, looks bad, has a crooked stitching etc or, not to mention, something that should belong in the laundry.
They may not be as bubbly and goofy as a Gemini (tho theyâre just as witty!), especially if weâre talking about a Virgo rising, but they have this light, almost stoic aura to them. Theyâre somewhere in between the cuddliness of a Taurus and coldness of a Capricorn. A bit reserved in their approach as well.
Virgo Sun: Zendaya, Shirley Manson | rising: Uma Thurman, Elizabeth Olsen, Donald Glover | Sun + rising: Keanu Reeves
LIBRA:Â Iâve noticed Libras often have these amazing high sharp cheekbones. Sometimes even a naturally foxy eye look. Itâs like they had permanently contoured face, no matter the gender. Of course, Libras are also known for (seemingly) symmetrical features. Or at least well-proportioned and pleasant. Plump lips are common as well, theyâre very smiley and fun and approachable people. Chin dimples? Usually brown eyes, Iâve noticed. Now, Iâve seen Libras that look like they donât know what a shower is, but if they are REALLY tapped into that venusian energy, they typically have a clear vision of what they want to look like and how they want to present themselves. The mix of air and Venus makes it very coherent, thought-out but also very effortlessly appealing. You know, Libra artists will be the ones to make a full-on concept album that has a certain aesthetic or even create a character for it. I feel like thatâs the energy. Great at doing make-up, theyâre very creative in that regard & they know how to bring out the best assets - not just in themselves but in others as well.
Bonus unpopular opinion: Libra Suns are better looking than Libra risings (soz). You guys seem to like to read biased astro observations, well thatâs mine lol. Itâs just because whatever Sun sign you have, itâs natural for you, itâs just in you, whereas the rising sign is where you may sometimes try too much (but thatâs a topic on its own).
Libra Sun: Will Smith, Halsey | rising:Â Jennifer Aniston, Michelle Branch | Sun + rising:Â John Mayer, Doja Cat
SCORPIO: a LOT MORE lighthearted than people paint them to be. There may be certain intensity about them - I feel like resting bitch face can very much be a Scorpio thing but, similarily to Aries (and they have some other things in common), once they smile, they show their sweet, softer side & you see their warm energy - reserved, yes, but still somewhat warm and shy. They probably wonât open up themselves but will sure make you do that. I feel like thatâs something worth mentioning here, even tho Iâm focusing on appearance here, but Iâm just hella tired of Scorpio stereotypes of being mYstEriOuS aNd sExY.
They can give you a death stare tho lol. They have a piercing gaze. I always say that Scorpios look kind of like eagles - I call it the concerned look - the focus point on their face is between their eyes and on the nose, which, by the way, tends to be hooked, eagle-like as well. Thereâs a tendency to frown - again, itâs all about that focused look. Their appearance just usually looks striking. Whether itâs extremely pale skin (or a lot lighter than their parentsâ because this can apply to black and brown people), lots of freckles, blemishes and birth marks (just like with Aries, their ruler Mars leaves scars), a bald head or big round eyes, intensely light or blue in shade - itâs just striking. Such unique individuals. And they can be just as weird and experimental with their looks as an Aquarius.
Scorpio Sun: Tilda Swinton, Joaquin Phoenix | rising: Chester Bennington, Chris Evans | rising + Sun: Julia Michaels, Björk
SAGITTARIUS: I feel like I should just give you the never-ending list of Sagittarius Suns & risings and that would explain itself. Sadges have playfulness, swag and sexiness all mixed together. Theyâre just cool & chill and usually SO unbothered. Their sense of humor carries through their body language. Something that is distinguishable for a Sag is a jolly broad smile and a loud laugh. Being carefree and funny, not being afraid to make a dork out of themselves - hella attractive. Very clumsy tho. Legs for days. Glossy & dreamy doe-like eyes that can become lively and full of passion and excitement in a matter of seconds. Hair is prominent as well, just like with Leos, but more wild and harder to tame. Idk I feel like sometimes Sadges look like some mystical forest creatures or low-key mythical roman gods (I mean⊠I guess itâs the centaur thing).
And yeah, our faces DO look like horses a bit, like, letâs admit that. Itâs all about elongated, exaggerated (Jupiter) features: noses and chins can be a bit longer and more prominent/sharp; face thatâs oblong; teeth thatâs a bit bigger; sometimes the root of their nose/glabella area can be a bit broader and flat, which is interesting, but I did notice that among many Sadges (including myself lol). Face features are overall softer & more round compared to other fire signs.
Sagittarius Sun: Britney Spears, Lucy Liu | rising: Brigitte Bardot | rising + Sun:Â Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Jimi Hendrix
A classic type of graceful beauty. I wouldnât say they have distinguishable traits, their faces are usually just very balanced with nice cheekbones. It is often said that their skin looks somewhat dry and matte. Their facial features look sharper and more defined with age and itâs when their amazing bone structure really starts to pop. I think Cap risings in particular, especially in younger age, can experience a lot of insecurities and issues with self-acceptance, but honestly they age like a fine wine, such timeless & versatile beauty. I think thereâs a reason a lot of top models, old Hollywood starts or even a lot of iconic rock stars have strong Capricorn influence in their charts. Thereâs something in those folks that makes them become sort of a blueprints of the ideal - and that expands beyond their looks of course, itâs all about their legacy. Itâs probably thanks to a mix of Saturn, their cardinal nature and grounded earthy influence.
They have a style thatâs either very comfort-driven and with an earthy natural touch (but less clean-cut than Virgo) or very modern yet still elegant. Serious look, thereâs something cold and sophisticated about them - like in a refined way. While Cancers are known for their baby faces, itâs said that Capricorns tend to look very mature from a young age - or rather, they carry themselves like that.Â
Capricorn Sun: Jared Leto | rising: Sophia Loren, Zac Efron, Monica Bellucci, Lenny Kravitz | Sun + rising: Dave Grohl
AQUARIUS: there is certain beauty in their quirkiness. Personality-wise, yes, but also appearance-wise. They are known for unconventional looks and somewhat disrupted proportions - something most would call a flaw but I love this about them. Flaws are cool and unique. Assymetrical face? Super cool. Lil crooked tooth or crooked nose bridge? Super cool. Eye color that is hard to define? Even more cool. Speaking of which, their eyes are the first thing youâll notice about them, usually theyâre crystal-like and sparkly or very striking in color.Â
But despite their unusual nature, thereâs something classic about them as well - thanks to Saturnâs influence. Their beauty is timeless, YET distinguishable. This may sound weird, but when I think of Aquarius, I think of faces that you can find on an ancient coin obverse: roman or more pointy noses; smaller, sometimes pushed-back chins (but with a defined jawline); high cheekbones but still softer and rounder features. Lips are usually smaller and thinner. But unlike the other Saturn-ruled sign, Capricorn, thereâs something dainty and elusive about them - since, obviously, unlike the former, theyâre an air sign.Â
Fast-moving airy nature may make them more experimental with their appearance. They can easily tap into futuristic themes - they look great in neon blues, oranges, modern cuts and are great at bending gender norms when it comes to fashion. Interestingly, ethereal (air sign) or classic retro (Saturn) looks suit them really well too.
Aquarius Sun:Â Yoko Ono | rising:Â SZA, David Bowie, Christina Aguilera, Aaliyah, Henry Cavill
PISCES: their soft gaze! And dewy skin! And pouty lips! They may look innocent but I think first and foremost, they kind of blend with whateverâs around them⊠which also means that their features arenât as noticeable. Theyâre like lil cameleons in that regard. They love nature and I feel like they like being in tune with that and it shows in their looks as well. So whatever flows for them and feels comfortable⊠Natural, effortless looks, minimal makeup. Or alternatively, as a mutable and watery (aka very changeable & adaptable sign), they like to play with different looks and become a character of themselves - itâs as if they treated themselves as a canvas for an art piece.Â
Teeth are usually small and cute (I literally saw astrologers calling them fish teeth lol). Their smiles are genuine and shy, although they can be very smiley people and as jolly as a Sadge. Beautiful light or blue eyes are common among them. Their faces can be either a bit rounder and fleshy or a bit sharper but still with small, delicate features. Their heads are almost always in the clouds so they may look contemplative or even sad, deep in their thoughts, with their eyes staring into the distance. Overall, they may seem very ethereal.Â
Pisces Sun: Kurt Cobain, Elizabeth Taylor, Lupita Nyong'o | rising: Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, Gwyneth Paltrow
