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WE’RE PREPARING YOU FOR THE MONTH AHEAD, ALIGNING YOUR STARS WITH THE FASHION COSMOS. (BECAUSE, LET’S FACE IT, MERCURY’S NOT ALWAYS IN RETROGRADE.) BY CALLIE AHLGRIM WITH SARA McALPINE

Another month, another fashion cosmos – here’s how to style out June

21 MAY – 2O JUNE

GEMINI

As we enter Gemini season in late May, you’ll find yourself favoured with another celestial gift. Your ruling planet Mercury returns to your sign on 29 May, licensing you with new energy and unbounded potential. While you wait for your spirit to be fortified, don’t underestimate the power of wearing block colour. Look to Carven for a lesson in how to pack a punch in bold red stripes.

21 JUNE – 22 JULY

CANCER

You probably feel most at home in monochrome, but this month, pops of colour and jewel tones are calling your name. On 19 May, Venus enters Cancer, offering the perfect space for look-at-me fashion. Take this opportunity to play with accessories – try Mango’s selection of statement earrings (an ELLE favourite), and the planets will demand you get the attention you deserve.

23 JULY – 22 AUGUST

LEO

The planets are playing around in water and earth signs this month, which means you may feel slightly neglected. As a ferocious fire sign, you feel threatened by apathy. You might be tempted to reclaim the spotlight, but take this month to lay low and cultivate your own sense of self. Think sumptuous and slouchy – like the muted sophistication of Fendi’s velvet sweatshirts.

23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER

VIRGO

As Mercury enters your fellow earth sign Taurus on 13 May, you’ll start to feel conversations shift towards a stubborn, blunt energy. Luckily, this comes easily to a Virgo: you prefer open channels of communication and avoid confrontation with your upfront attitude. In this vein, don fearless styles like the studded jackets at Versace or vegan-friendly leather shirts by Nanushka.

23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER

LIBRA

On 29 May, you may find yourself inundated with confidence as Mercury fraternises with fellow air sign Gemini, lending itself well to your self-presentation – your outgoing nature craves this kind of freedom. May is your time to embrace fun patterns and fringe. Try both with a tapestry bag, like those seen at Loewe, or the swinging fringe on dresses at Céline.

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER

SCORPIO

Your fellow water sign Cancer will feel the romantic effects of Venus this month, but you hardly need help in that department. From 19 May, focus your energy on fostering familial relationships and honest connections. If you struggle with open communication, now is the time to examine that. Help things along by wearing conversation-starting pieces, such as J.W.Anderson’s striped sequin shirts.

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

SAGITTARIUS

This month brings potential for a progressive, spiritual experience, which is exactly where you thrive. On 29 May, the full moon in Sagittarius will create the ideal breeding ground for transcendent, bigpicture reckonings, allowing you to revel in your characteristic curiosity. It’s time to push those style boundaries with shorter hemlines – take your inspiration from Simone Rocha and layer skirts over ankle-grazing culottes.

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY

CAPRICORN

As a fellow practical earth sign, Taurus’s new moon will spill over into your professional life, and 15 May is an excellent time to focus on starting a project or organising your finances. These are areas where you shine, Capricorn, so don’t be afraid to opt for bold yet refined golden looks. Plus, baroque was all over the runways – and you can get it on the high street, thanks to Kurt Geiger’s brocade mules.

2O JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY

AQUARIUS

Your creativity will soar to new heights this month. Mars enters Aquarius on 16 May, and the planet of action will ask us to express our energies in unique and original ways. This is the perfect opportunity for you to execute your most unconventional ideas – Prada’s colourful pop-art prints are great for providing the burst of energy you need to get going.

19 FEBRUARY – 2O MARCH

PISCES

As Uranus, the planet of originality and radicalism, enters new earth-sign territory this month, we are encouraged to create and preserve our personal mantras. Due to your hypersensitive intuition, you are suited to master this challenge. While you may not consider yourself a leader, try setting an example with an eye-catching pink suit, in the manner of Rejina Pyo.

21 MARCH – 19 APRIL

ARIES

Uranus ends its eight-year rendezvous with Aries this month, entering Taurus on 15 May and heralding a new era of change. You may feel unmoored by this at first, but a bout of innovation will follow – use your Herculean leadership skills to ease this transition. Seek otherworldly style inspiration – we’re talking bright, head-to-toe metallics, such as Gucci’s standout spring/summer jumpsuits.

2O APRIL – 2O MAY

TAURUS

This month may feel slightly chaotic. You’re typically steady and reliable, but with Mercury and Uranus entering Taurus and a new moon all in the same week, your psyche will be held to fire as the universe asks you to reassess your stubbornness. Don’t be afraid to embrace the riotous nature of fashion rule-breakers Vetements (there’s more than one way to button a coat).