When it comes to astrology, some zodiac signs have luck on their side. But if you're not one of those fortuitous folks, fear not. There are plenty of tools you can use to turn your luck around, and one of the easiest ways to do so is through the colors you wear and surround yourself with. Keep reading to hear from an astrologer about the best colors to attract good luck, whether you're looking for love, money, or even a new friend.
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The best color to attract daily good luck: Your zodiac power color
iStock / jacoblundIn astrology, your power color holds the key to your cosmic gifts. Every zodiac sign has a specific hue that helps embolden and empower them (find yours here). And while wearing certain colors can help you manifest specific things like love, money, or power, wearing your zodiac power color can boost your luck in every aspect of daily life.
For example, Aries are naturally confident in their ability to lead others, so wearing red would enhance and amplify those qualities. Meanwhile, Sagittarians will feel more themselves in the color purple because it allows their adventurous and quirky side to shine.
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The best colors to attract financial luck: Green and gold
iStock / CoffeeAndMilkIf you’re hoping to attract wealth and money to your life, consider donning green or gold or painting your office walls these colors.
Green has long been linked to money, luck, and success. It’s also been linked to balance, peace, and healing. Meanwhile, gold symbolizes royalty, energy, power, and success. Both of these colors can help you create new opportunities for yourself and manifest new streams of income.
A subtle way to bring these energies into your home is to purchase a money plant. In Feng Shui, some plants are considered auspicious and can positively affect your financial health. And you can try tossing a few coins in the base of the planter for an added boost.
The best colors to attract luck in love: Red and pink
iStock / PekicIf you’ve been waiting to get swept off your feet, there are a couple of colors that can help.
The best colors to attract love and romance into your life are pink and red. Red is the color of passion, courage, energy, and warmth. Pink has a softer and more playful vibe.
If you need a boost of confidence to put yourself out there, red is the color for you. And if you’re looking to embrace your fun and flirtatious side, pink is perfect.
The easiest way to incorporate these colors into your dating life is with your clothing. But if you’re looking for a more subtle approach, try painting your nails a shade of bright pink or deep red. You could also opt for pink or red jewelry.
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The best colors to attract luck in friendship: Yellow and orange
iStock / GiselleflissakMaking friends as an adult is tough, but if you're putting yourself out there by joining a pottery class or checking out that new yoga studio in town, you may want to don a yellow or orange outfit.
The two brightest colors symbolize warmth, creativity, openness, freedom, and expression. Wearing yellow allows your words to flow more easily and gives you a bright demeanor, while orange adds thoughtfulness and kindness to your aura. Together, these two colors will have you feeling like a ray of sunshine wherever you go.
The best colors to attract confidence and luck: Red and purple
Krakenimages.com / ShutterstockHeading on a job interview? Giving a speech? The best colors to help boost your confidence are red and purple.
Red represents power, passion, and warmth. Not only does wearing red help you feel more self-assured, but it also communicates your confidence to others.
Purple represents royalty, power, self-esteem, poise, and wisdom. Purple is the right choice for anyone looking to communicate their authority in a more subtle way.
And because these colors are all about making a bold statement, they make great choices to paint your home. Whether you stick with a single accent wall or you decide to paint the entire room, adding a splash of red and purple will serve as an inspiring reminder that you’re awesome.
