We all know astrology can explain everything from why you’re crying at brunch to why you ghosted someone because they used a 3-in-1 shampoo. But have you ever asked yourself: What candle matches my unhinged little star sign?
Well, good news. We sniffed, judged, and screamed our way through the candle aisle to match each zodiac sign to their perfect scent — and, of course, drag you a little bit along the way. Whether you’re into sweet bakery vibes, sexy woodsy notes, or just want your apartment to smell like wealth and poor decisions, this list has your candle soul match.
Plus, we’ll tell you where to actually buy them, because you deserve better than a “Fresh Linen” candle from the clearance bin at TJ Maxx. (Yes, we saw that in your bathroom, and yes, we’re judging.)
Let’s get real: candles are therapy. Sometimes you don’t need a licensed professional—you just need three wicks, a lighter, and something that smells like frosting or regret. Whether you’re into scents that scream “luxury hotel lobby” or “I bathed in a vanilla milkshake,” your candle choices say a lot about who you are… and astrology says even more.
So, we did the messy work for you. We paired each zodiac sign with their perfect candle scent—and threw in a little shade at Bath & Body Works, because how many versions of “pumpkin” do we really need?
Aries (March 21 – April 19): Red Hot Cinnamon / Spontaneous Combustion
Bold, bossy, and slightly flammable, Aries needs a scent as intense as their unfiltered text messages. Enter: Red Hot Cinnamon—because subtlety is for air signs. This candle doesn’t just smell spicy, it burns your eyes if you get too close. Just like an Aries argument.
You need a scent as spicy as your attitude and as aggressive as your group chat energy.
Buy This: “Hot Threesome” by Boy Smells — it’s bold, it’s horny, it’s literally named after chaos.
Avoid: Bath & Body Works’ “Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla.” That’s not spice, that’s regret.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Birthday Cake / “I Deserve This”
Let’s be honest—Taurus would lick a vanilla candle if it were socially acceptable. Birthday Cake is your love language. Bonus points if it comes in a jar that looks like a cupcake and costs $34. This is the candle you light during your third bath of the day while canceling plans you never intended to keep.
Buy This: “Milk + Sugar” by Mala the Brand. It’s sweet, cozy, and looks expensive enough for your aesthetic.
Also Try: Etsy’s “Sad Girl Bakery” shop. Yes, that’s real. You are the target demo.
Avoid: Yankee Candle’s “Vanilla Cupcake.” That thing smells like a candle that flunked out of culinary school.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Citrus Spritz / “Mentally I’m in Ibiza”
Geminis need a scent that can keep up with the chaos. Citrus Spritz smells like five group chats, three side hustles, and the vague idea of a European summer. Light it when you need to finish a task you definitely forgot about until just now. It’s basically ADHD in candle form.
Buy This: “Glow” by Otherland. Smells like orange zest and delusion.
Also Try: Target’s “Casaluna” candles. Shockingly sexy. Just like your 4 personalities.
Avoid: Anything from Lush with citrus in the name. It smells like someone melted down a bottle of Fanta.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Ocean Breeze & Regret / Cue Lana Del Rey
Cancers are soft, emotional, and constantly on the verge of crying—but in a sexy way. This watery scent smells like sea salt, tears, and a Nicholas Sparks plot twist. You’ll light this one while listening to sad girl music and wondering if your ex ever really understood you. Spoiler: they didn’t.
Buy This: “Sea Salt & Lavender” by Brooklyn Candle Studio — the classy version of your emotional breakdown.
Also Try: Homesick’s “The Beach House.” For when you’re crying about an ex who blocked you in 2019.
Avoid: Anything that says “Beach Walk” at Bath & Body Works. That’s not ocean breeze, that’s public restroom air freshener.
Leo (July 23 – August 22): Gold Musk & Main Character Energy
Leos don’t just want a candle—they want an experience. This scent smells like designer perfume, paparazzi flash, and the scent strip from a Vogue magazine. If it doesn’t have glitter on the label and come with a backstory, a Leo is not buying it. Honestly, they deserve nothing less than a Diptyque candle and an audience.
Buy This: “Baies” by Diptyque. If your bank account can handle it. Smells like a French garden and old money.
Also Try: Flamingo Estate’s “Climbing Tuscan Rosemary.” Rich auntie vibes.
Avoid: Candles that come in mason jars. You are not rustic. You are couture.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Clean Linen / “This Candle Sparked Joy”
You light this candle after scrubbing your baseboards with a toothbrush. Virgos love a clean, minimal scent that says “I have my life together,” even if you cried twice today over a typo in a Google Doc. Bonus points if it’s labeled “No. 02: Laundry Day” and comes in an aesthetically pleasing frosted glass.
Buy This:“Laundry Day” by Maison Louis Marie. Clean, calm, Virgo-approved.
Also Try: “Chic” by The White Company. Because you love judging people who don’t label their spice rack.
Avoid: Literally any candle labeled “Febreze.” If it smells like detergent, you’re doing too much.
Libra (September 23 – October 22): Rose Champagne / Expensive but Worth It
Libras want a candle that matches their Pinterest board, relationship goals, and emotional instability—but like, make it cute. This scent smells like fresh flowers, Prosecco, and mild codependency. Extra points if it comes in a box you just can’t throw away.
Buy This: “Rosé All Day” by Homesick. Sweet, bubbly, and exactly how you flirt with strangers.
Also Try: Voluspa’s “Champagne” collection. A Libra in candle form: unnecessarily pretty and mildly intoxicating.
Avoid: Anything with “glitter” in the name from Bath & Body Works. You’re flirting, not fighting off a migraine.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): Black Leather & Questionable Decisions
Scorpios don’t burn candles—they perform rituals. This one smells like a forbidden basement, your situationship’s hoodie, and the energy of a Lana Del Rey live show. It’s probably made by an Etsy witch and costs $62, but it “clears bad vibes,” so who’s complaining?
Buy This: “Kush” by Boy Smells. Dark, smoky, and slightly illegal.
Also Try: “Teakwood & Tobacco” by P.F. Candle Co. Because you definitely texted your ex after lighting it.
Avoid: Anything labeled “Patchouli Dreams.” If it smells like a haunted yoga class, skip it.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): Campfire Marshmallow / “Oops, I Lit Something on Fire”
This scent is cozy, chaotic, and smells like wanderlust and sugar. Sag will light this while booking a one-way ticket and ghosting their landlord. It may be from Bath & Body Works, but hey—it’s fun, flammable, and sold out every November. Just like your attention span.
Buy This: “Bonfire Blaze” by Anecdote Candles. You’ll light it, forget it’s burning, and wonder why the smoke alarm is screaming.
Also Try: “Wanderlust” by Brooklyn Candle Studio. Smells like a passport stamp and a flirtatious mistake.
Avoid: Lush’s holiday marshmallow candles. Smells like candy and shampoo had a toxic baby.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): Espresso Bean & Emotional Repression
Capricorns like candles that smell like ambition and mild burnout. This one smells like overachieving, perfectly pressed trousers, and iced coffee in the middle of winter. You didn’t buy this candle for self-care—you bought it because it was on your to-do list.
Buy This: “Coffee Shop” by Sweet Water Decor. Smells like deadlines and superiority.
Also Try: “Hinoki Fantôme” by Boy Smells. Dark wood, deep thoughts, and mild judgment.
Avoid: Bath & Body Works’ “Espresso Martini.” Girl, that smells like a club bathroom.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): Hemp & Confusion / “It’s Vegan, Probably”
Aquarius wants a candle that no one else has heard of. It’s hand-poured by monks in Iceland using reindeer tears and kale wax. It smells like sage, the void, and very strong opinions about Wi-Fi. It comes with a QR code that links to a podcast you won’t understand.
Buy This: “No. 4 Bois de Balincourt” by Maison Louis Marie. Mysterious, eco-friendly, and probably haunted.
Also Try: Literally any candle from a pop-up market run by someone named Sage.
Avoid: Lush’s weird “grass” candles. It’s not giving. It’s giving “damp compost bin.”
Pisces (February 19 – March 20): Lavender Cotton Candy / Escapism Is a Lifestyle
Pisces just wants to float away into a dream world of soft lighting and unrealistic expectations. This candle smells like bubblegum, therapy you forgot to schedule, and the cottagecore life you pretend to live on Instagram. Is it childish? Yes. Is it healing your inner child? Also yes.
Buy This: “Dream” by The Starry Night Candle Co. Smells like whipped clouds and seasonal depression.
Also Try: “Unicorn Poop” by Cool Girl Candles. Because you have no shame and that’s beautiful.
Avoid: Bath & Body Works’ “Sugarplum Fairy.” It smells like a hallucination and regret.
