Temperatures are rising, and it's time to let the primal woman in you come out to play. This season's delicious, eye-popping colors; sensual, Grecian-inspired body-shaping tops; and flowing skirts will bring out the goddess in you. To find out which form of the primal feminine resonates most with you -- and how to make the most of it -- read on:
Aries (March 21 to April 19)
You're an Amazon goddess, Aries. Like the ancient warrior women who were fierce in battle and ruled by no man, you prefer simple styles with ease of movement to fit your active lifestyle. This season, try a short, slinky halter dress in bright red or hot pink, with Grecian lace-up flat sandals and a fake croc bag for extra oomph. Or, go for a crisp white capri pant and black-and-white striped tank top with red sandals and wide belt.
Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Lush and sensual yet unpretentious, you're Aphrodite, goddess of love, personified. A cap-sleeve, knee-length dress with plunging neckline and shirred waist in sexy chartreuse would show off your Taurean curves. Or, try a floor-length floral halter gown with a wrap waist in the spectacular shades of a summer garden. A low-slung jean skirt, wide belt and cotton knit, lace-trimmed peasant tee would also look great on you.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Like eternally youthful Persephone, who spent half of each year in the underworld with her dark lover, you're both ingénue and temptress, Gemini. Bring out your dual nature this summer with a full-skirted, white halter dress trimmed in black ribbon with black ballet flats and big hoop earrings, or a kelly green jumpsuit with flared legs, low neckline and high gold heels and belt -- you'll feel those "underworld" powers!
Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
You are Isis, the Egyptian goddess ruled by the moon who was both cosmic mother and lover. Float down the Nile metaphorically this summer by adorning yourself with an ocean blue wrap-waist knit gown cut low to emphasize your lush curves. Or, try a long ecru skirt with embroidered mesh overlay paired with a crocheted halter or side-shirred V-neck rayon knit tee. Ankle-strap espadrilles complete the enchantment.
Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)
Like Hera, Queen of the Heavens who ruled in tandem with her beloved Zeus, Leos look and feel best in regal, elegant clothing with splashes of gold -- your power color. Try a rich chocolate brown halter dress with dropped waist and skirt embellished with gold sequins. Then add gold hoops and high-heeled sandals. Or, an ultra-sexy sunny yellow, sleeveless lace top with cascading ruffles at the V-neck and matching classic capris.
Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Down-to-earth and fundamentally feminine, you are Vesta, mistress of the hearth and fields. One of the new drop-waist, knee-length gauze skirts with a simple sleeveless tee, perhaps in earthy olive green or cheerful tangerine, would bring out the best in you. Or, try crochet-trimmed loose gaucho pants in mustard yellow paired with a smock-waist top in espresso brown. Add lace-up espadrilles and a short, hoodie shrug for casual chic.
Aries (March 21 to April 19)
You're an Amazon goddess, Aries. Like the ancient warrior women who were fierce in battle and ruled by no man, you prefer simple styles with ease of movement to fit your active lifestyle. This season, try a short, slinky halter dress in bright red or hot pink, with Grecian lace-up flat sandals and a fake croc bag for extra oomph. Or, go for a crisp white capri pant and black-and-white striped tank top with red sandals and wide belt.
Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Lush and sensual yet unpretentious, you're Aphrodite, goddess of love, personified. A cap-sleeve, knee-length dress with plunging neckline and shirred waist in sexy chartreuse would show off your Taurean curves. Or, try a floor-length floral halter gown with a wrap waist in the spectacular shades of a summer garden. A low-slung jean skirt, wide belt and cotton knit, lace-trimmed peasant tee would also look great on you.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Like eternally youthful Persephone, who spent half of each year in the underworld with her dark lover, you're both ingénue and temptress, Gemini. Bring out your dual nature this summer with a full-skirted, white halter dress trimmed in black ribbon with black ballet flats and big hoop earrings, or a kelly green jumpsuit with flared legs, low neckline and high gold heels and belt -- you'll feel those "underworld" powers!
Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
You are Isis, the Egyptian goddess ruled by the moon who was both cosmic mother and lover. Float down the Nile metaphorically this summer by adorning yourself with an ocean blue wrap-waist knit gown cut low to emphasize your lush curves. Or, try a long ecru skirt with embroidered mesh overlay paired with a crocheted halter or side-shirred V-neck rayon knit tee. Ankle-strap espadrilles complete the enchantment.
Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)
Like Hera, Queen of the Heavens who ruled in tandem with her beloved Zeus, Leos look and feel best in regal, elegant clothing with splashes of gold -- your power color. Try a rich chocolate brown halter dress with dropped waist and skirt embellished with gold sequins. Then add gold hoops and high-heeled sandals. Or, an ultra-sexy sunny yellow, sleeveless lace top with cascading ruffles at the V-neck and matching classic capris.
Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Down-to-earth and fundamentally feminine, you are Vesta, mistress of the hearth and fields. One of the new drop-waist, knee-length gauze skirts with a simple sleeveless tee, perhaps in earthy olive green or cheerful tangerine, would bring out the best in you. Or, try crochet-trimmed loose gaucho pants in mustard yellow paired with a smock-waist top in espresso brown. Add lace-up espadrilles and a short, hoodie shrug for casual chic.
