Glasses for your zodiac sign: a frame for every star sign
6 January 2026
In summary: Choosing glasses for your star sign is a fun way to find a frame that feels like you. We've matched all 12 zodiac signs with a pair from Glasses Direct, based on each sign's element, ruling planet and traditional colours. Every frame comes with prescription lenses, and you can try four pairs at home for free before you buy.
- Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): bold colours and statement shapes
- Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): natural tones and classic lines
- Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): bright, light or pastel shades
- Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): clear, silver or deep, dramatic tones
Star signs are shaping how people style their faces. Pinterest's 2025 Summer Trend Report found that Gen Z searches for zodiac-inspired make-up soared, with "Virgo make-up" up 2,006%. Glasses are the next step: a frame sits right at the centre of your look. Whether you live by your horoscope or read it for fun, here's the eyewear for your zodiac sign, plus how to make sure it suits your face too.
How we matched glasses to each zodiac sign
In astrology, each sign has an element, a ruling planet and a set of traditional colours. We used all three to choose each frame:
- Element sets the mood; for example, fire signs get statement frames, earth signs get classic ones.
- Ruling planet and colours set the frame colour, such as orange for the Sun-ruled Leo.
- Personality traits guide the shape, such as a cat-eye for confident Aries.
One fun fact: the sign dates were fixed about 2,000 years ago. The Earth slowly wobbles on its axis, so the signs and the constellations they're named after are now about a month out of step, as EarthSky's guide to the zodiac explains. Astrologers still use the traditional dates, and so do we.
Glasses for every zodiac sign at a glance
| Star sign | Dates | Element | Colours | Frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 21 March – 19 April | Fire | Red | Scout Arabella, red cat-eye |
| Taurus | 20 April – 20 May | Earth | Green | London Retro Jordan, Havana green, square |
| Gemini | 21 May – 20 June | Air | Yellow | Persol® PO3318V, warm honey |
| Cancer | 21 June – 22 July | Water | Silver, white | Ray-Ban® Clubmaster™, clear and silver |
| Leo | 23 July – 22 August | Fire | Orange, gold | London Retro Gants, crystal orange pilot |
| Virgo | 23 August – 22 September | Earth | Green, brown | The Collection Elsie, crystal green square |
| Libra | 23 September – 22 October | Air | Pink, blue | Pink Ribbon Peony, pink square |
| Scorpio | 23 October – 21 November | Water | Black | Persol® PO3315V, black rectangle |
| Sagittarius | 22 November – 21 December | Fire | Purple | The Collection June, purple phantos |
| Capricorn | 22 December – 19 January | Earth | Grey, brown | London Retro Greenford, grey browline |
| Aquarius | 20 January – 18 February | Air | Blue | Ray-Ban® Mega Hawkeye RB0298V, blue on transparent blue rounded square |
| Pisces | 19 February – 20 March | Water | Green, blue | kate spade new york Clio/G, blue cat-eye |
Glasses for Aries (21 March – 19 April)
The trailblazer
| Symbol: the ram | Element: fire | Ruling planet: Mars |
Adventurous and ambitious, Aries love to lead. They're the ones setting trends, not following them.
Colours: Bold reds and fiery tones match the passion and drive of Mars, the planet of energy and action.
Your frame: Arabella in shiny red is a playful cat-eye from Scout. Its lifted corners bring confidence and an edge that match this lively fire sign.
Glasses for Taurus (20 April – 20 May)
The grounded one
| Symbol: the bull | Element: earth | Ruling planet: Venus |
Reliable, patient and fond of life's simple luxuries, Taurus values quality and time spent outdoors.
Colours: Rich, earthy greens represent growth and steadiness. Venus, the planet of beauty, gives Taurus a love of comfort and well-made things.
Your frame: Jordan in Havana green is made from sturdy acetate, part of the London Retro range, reflecting a grounded energy. Its winged corners subtly nod to the bull's horns.
Glasses for Gemini (21 May – 20 June)
The social butterfly
| Symbol: the twins | Element: air | Ruling planet: Mercury |
Curious, chatty and always changing, Geminis love variety, so one look is never enough for the twins.
Colours: Bright yellow matches Gemini's optimism and quick wit. Mercury rules communication in astrology, so Geminis can see every side of a story.
Your frame: The Persol® PO3318V in Miele is a warm honey phantos frame from Persol®, crafted in Italy from acetate with a keyhole bridge and flexible Meflecto temples. It's polished but playful, just like Gemini. For your twin look, add an everyday pair from our 2-for-1 range.
Glasses for Cancer (21 June – 22 July)
The caregiver
| Symbol: the crab | Element: water | Ruling planet: the Moon |
Intuitive and protective, Cancers look after the people they love. Like the crab, they can take a while to come out of their shell, but it's worth the wait.
Your frame: The Ray-Ban® Clubmaster™ in white transparent pairs silver metal with a clear browline. From Ray-Ban®, it's understated, like Cancer's quiet strength.
Glasses for Leo (23 July – 22 August)
The leader
| Symbol: the lion | Element: fire | Ruling planet: the Sun |
Warm, generous and ambitious, Leos were born for the spotlight.
Colours: Bright orange and gold reflect the Sun and stand for confidence and creativity.
Your frame: The London Retro Gants in crystal orange is an oversized pilot shape with a metal bar along the temples. Bold, bright and hard to ignore, they're pure Leo energy.
Glasses for Virgo (23 August – 22 September)
The perfectionist
| Symbol: the maiden | Element: earth | Ruling planet: Mercury |
Practical, organised and detail-focused, Virgos appreciate understated style done well.
Colours: Green and soft brown stand for balance and suit Virgo's calm, collected nature.
Your frame: Elsie in crystal green from our exclusive collection has clean angular lines and a classic feel, made for a sign that values precision.
Glasses for Libra (23 September – 22 October)
The harmoniser
| Symbol: the scales | Element: air | Ruling planet: Venus |
Charming, diplomatic and fair-minded, Libras find beauty in balance and symmetry.
Colours: Pastel pinks, rose gold and soft blues reflect Venus, the planet of love and beauty.
Your frame: The Peony in pink Havana is a chunky square frame from Pink Ribbon in crystal pink and tortoiseshell. Soft and strong in equal measure, just like Libra.
Glasses for Scorpio (23 October – 21 November)
The powerhouse
| Symbol: the scorpion | Element: water | Ruling planet: Mars |
Magnetic, private and intense, Scorpios like to keep people guessing.
Colours: Black suits Scorpio's love of dark, dramatic style and power dressing with an edge.
Your frame: Persol®’s PO3315V in black is a chunky rectangle, with the brand's signature silver arrow on the temples, a subtle nod to the scorpion's sting. Add prescription sun lenses to wear them as sunglasses, too.
Glasses for Sagittarius (22 November – 21 December)
The adventurer
| Symbol: the archer | Element: fire | Ruling planet: Jupiter |
Optimistic, curious and always planning the next trip, Sagittarians are free spirits who aim high, just like the archer.
Colours: Purple reflects Jupiter, the planet of luck and growth in astrology, and appeals to Sagittarius' spiritual side.
Your frame: The Collection June in crystal purple is a transparent phantos frame that's as open and easygoing as this fire sign.
Glasses for Capricorn (22 December – 19 January)
The achiever
| Symbol: the goat | Element: earth | Ruling planet: Saturn |
Ambitious, disciplined and patient, Capricorns will climb as high as it takes to reach a goal. They invest in classic pieces that last.
Colours: Solid grey and earthy brown reflect Capricorn's dependable, classic style.
Your frame: The London Retro Greenford in grey Havana is a browline frame in smoky tortoiseshell and metal. Timeless and businesslike.
Glasses for Aquarius (20 January – 18 February)
The visionary
| Symbol: the water bearer | Element: air | Ruling planets: Saturn (traditional) and Uranus (modern) |
Independent and inventive, Aquarians love to break the rules. They're happy to try futuristic or unexpected styles. (Despite the name, Aquarius is an air sign, not a water sign.)
Colours: Blue stands for clarity, freedom and originality, like an open sky.
Your frame: Mega Hawkeye in blue on transparent blue is a bold, rounded square frame with a keyhole bridge, from Ray-Ban®. These frames embody Aquarius’ originality, independence and creative energy.
Glasses for Pisces (19 February – 20 March)
The dreamer
| Symbol: the fish | Element: water | Ruling planets: Jupiter (traditional) and Neptune (modern) |
Imaginative, kind and artistic, Pisceans drift between real life and daydreams. Their eyewear should feel light and relaxed.
Colours: Soft greens and blues bring to mind the sea, home of Neptune.
Your frame: The Clio/G in blue from kate spade new york has calm, sea-blue acetate with intricate gold metal hinges for a splash of fun.
How to choose glasses for your star sign that also suit your face
Your star sign is a good starting point for colour and mood, but fit matters most. Here's how to find eyewear for your zodiac sign that looks right too.
- Find your face shape. Our face shape guide shows which frame shapes balance your features.
- Check your frame size. Use the frame size guide and the measurements on your current pair.
- Try frames on virtually. See your star sign's frame on your own face with virtual try-on.
- Try four pairs at home. Order up to four frames with our free Home Trial and decide in your own time.
- Choose your lenses. Pick from lens options and coatings to suit your prescription.
Our qualified opticians check every order, which comes with 120-day free returns.
FAQs: glasses for your zodiac sign
What glasses suit my zodiac sign?
It depends on your element. Fire signs suit bold colours and statement shapes, earth signs suit natural tones, air signs suit bright or pastel shades and water signs suit clear, silver or deep colours. Use the table above to find the frame for your sign.
What colour glasses should a fire sign wear?
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius suit warm, bold shades. Red frames suit Aries, orange and gold suit Leo, and purple suits Sagittarius.
What are the dates of each zodiac sign?
The 12 signs run from Aries (21 March – 19 April) to Pisces (19 February – 20 March). The full list is in the at-a-glance table above.
What if I was born on the cusp of two signs?
If your birthday falls a day or two either side of a change, you may share traits with both signs. Choose a frame from each with our 2-for-1 offer.
Can I get these frames with prescription lenses?
Yes. All 12 frames come with prescription lenses, including varifocals, and many can be made into prescription sunglasses.
Is choosing eyewear for your star sign based on science?
No. Astrology is a tradition, not a science. It's a fun way to find a style, but your face shape and prescription should guide your final choice.
