What Your Zodiac Sign Says You Should Thrift This Summer

There are plenty of horoscopes devoted to relationships—love lives, in particular—but here at Country Living nothing makes our hearts skip a beat quite like antiques. To help each zodiac sign uncover and understand its own thrifting destiny, we enlisted astrologist Michaele Lehman, founder of Sky and Sea Astrology, to share insights specifically related to all things vintage. (Travel enthusiasts, take note: She also works as an astrologer at Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection, a luxury country retreat in Upstate New York.)

For example, what vintage items is your sign drawn to, and why? Should you hit up a barn sale in search of primitive painted furniture or a graphic quilt? Is now a good time to take off on an antiquing road trip (it is the 100th anniversary of Route 66, after all)? If you’re looking for a little more planetary guidance to inform your next purchase, maybe the stars can help. Find out what your sign says below:

May 21-June 20

Gift yourself an antiquing road trip—the junkin’s better on the back roads!—and be sure to seek out a special souvenir (a vintage map, a kitschy postcard, a matchbook…) from each patina-packed stop along the way.

June 21-July 22

Mark your calendar for the June 21 solstice and welcome the start of summer! Good fortune and abundance are on your side right now. Seek out vintage camp stools for nights spent roasting s’mores and admiring the starry sky.

July 23-Aug 22

Things are shifting and you are looking to your past for answers. Strive to keep an open mind and connect to your self-expression in the upcoming months. Take a stroll down a nearby historic antique street district and let your surroundings inspire you. This may be just the encouragement you need to take on your very own upcycled picket fence project. The trip might require frequent visits, but you are someone who sees things through.

August 23-September 22

Feel like taking a vacation but not leaving your backyard? You’re all about curation, and always find a way to focus on the details in the most meticulous way. Have you had your eye on a set of vintage wicker furniture? Find a set that evokes feelings of relaxation and takes you back in time. Whether you have an enclosed front porch or a backyard fire pit, look for airy, luxurious, and lightweight styles for the peace you need.

September 23-October 22

Crack open your screen door, admire the flowers blooming, listen to the birds chirp, and let the light shine in. If repurposing an ornate Victorian birdcage has always been on your to-do list, why wait any longer? Fingers crossed that an estate sale will have just the style you’re coveting. Hang plants with fairy lights or pretty ornaments for some pizzazz.

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October 23-November 21

If you can’t make the trip this year to the iconic Brimfield Antiques flea market (and if you can—good for you!), you can always follow along on their social media journey for classic design inspo and to keep in touch with renowned vendors. Want to look and feel iconic during your next fishing getaway? Vintage fishing creels will enhance your collection and scream rustic chic.

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November 22-December 21

It’s time to celebrate in your favorite way: at a tchotchke-filled antiques mall! They are known to be filled to the brim with fun and exciting trinkets and knickknacks. Hunt for red, white, and blue Americana-themed novelties—so pick up some old potato chip tins and soda bottles to decorate the house. Envision an all-American scene for the Fourth of July, fireworks included.

December 22-January 19

You have worked hard this year, and the rewards are finally paying off. Acknowledge your wins and wind down with a summer excursion...to Europe? Embrace the local architecture and style, and if you are in the market for some new ditzy floral china, scope out collectibles from France, Italy, or England.

January 20-February 18

You have made it to warmer weather—woo-hoo! Step into the magic of the season by visiting an outdoor barn sale, the one with the doors wide open. As a practical, innovative visionary, what utilitarian item would make sense in your home? A pie safe may be the ideal element to add depth, hipness, and originality with a primitive aesthetic to your living space.

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February 19-March 20

Kick up your feet and gather round the front porch, it’s relaxation time! For your imaginative sign, that means a glass of sweet tea, good friends, and some old-school board games from your local Habitat store. Reminiscing about when you used to play Clue during your youth? Reward the winner with a game of their own to take home.

March 21-April 19

Embrace your competitive spirit and explore the wonderful world of vintage trophies. With so many styles to choose from—distressed, engraved, silver, gold—look for something that screams character. What is the story behind each of these wins? This may prompt you to fondly reminisce about your glory days. While you’re at it, throw in some sturdy vintage thermoses to keep the sporty theme going.

April 20-May 20

Grab your best-loved vintage basket and stroll on over to your trusty local outdoor flea market, because slow-down season is here and it’s time to indulge your habit with a relaxed, nowhere-to-be stroll through the stalls.