At Your Home and Garden, we love decoding our star signs. The zodiac, shaped by the influence of the planets, affects everything from our personalities to how we connect with the world.
This got our resident ‘applianceologists’ wondering, which household appliance best reflects the traits of each star sign? After some cosmic consultation, we’ve paired every zodiac sign with its perfect match. Whether you’re a dreamy Pisces or a charismatic Leo, consult our celestial guide to discover your inner gadget.
- Aquarius: The speaker (here’s why)
- Pisces: The diffuser (here’s why)
- Aries: The blender (here’s why)
- Taurus: The slow cooker (here’s why)
- Gemini: The toaster (here’s why)
- Cancer: The fridge (here’s why)
- Leo: The coffee machine (here’s why)
- Virgo: The dishwasher (here’s why)
- Libra: The air purifier (here’s why)
- Scorpio: The pressure cooker (here’s why)
- Sagittarius: The microwave (here’s why)
- Capricorn: The washing machine (here’s why)
The appliances as star signs

Aquarius (January 21 – February 19)
The speaker
Portable Smart Speaker, $499.95 (usually $599.95), at Bose
With a knack for inspiring those around them, Aquarius is a trusted speaker. Rallying friends with original tunes ensures no interaction is ever dull.

Pisces (February 20 – March 20)
The diffuser
Palm Beach Stone Aromatherapy Diffuser, $124 at The Iconic
Channeling the dreamy energy of a diffuser, Pisces has a natural talent for inspiring peace and serenity. But just like a diffuser running low on essential oils, they can feel depleted if they’re not cared for in return.

Aries (March 21 – April 20)
The blender
Professional Plus Blender Duo, $249.99, at Ninja
Bold and passionate, Aries is a high-powered blender. They thrive on action and shaking things up. However, they’re a little noisy, making them hard to miss.

Taurus (April 21 – May 21)
The slow cooker
Slow Cooker, $399 at GreenPan
Reliable and steadfast, Taurus takes life at their own pace, much like a slow cooker. They can be stubborn and possessive (try rushing a slow cooker), but the result is always fulfilling.

Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
The toaster
The ToastSet 4 Slice, $219.95 at Breville
Gemini is the ultimate multitasker, just like a toaster. Quick to work, their dual-sided nature means they’re occasionally inconsistent, turning on you like a burned piece of toast.

Cancer (June 22 – July 23)
The fridge
Refrigerator FDR-Twin Cooling, $1,699 at Samsung
Cancer is deeply protective, so they’re obviously the fridge of the zodiac. They preserve the essentials and nourish their loved ones. However, they’re highly sensitive, so if they’re overlooked, just like a beeping fridge door left open, they’ll have a full-on meltdown.

Leo (July 21 – August 23)
The coffee machine
Breville Creatista Pro, $1,449 at Nespresso
The charismatic Leo radiates big coffee machine energy. Craving attention, they’re the life of every office kitchen, giving everyone a caffeinated boost. However, a more steadfast sign like Taurus may find Leo’s constant need for attention draining, much like a dehumidifier drawing every last bit of moisture from the air.

Virgo (August 24 – September 23)
The dishwasher
Bespoke Diswasher, $1,899 at Samsung
Virgo embodies a dishwasher. Their dependable nature means they excel at keeping things spotless and organised. However, their willingness to take on the hard work often leads others to lean on them too much, leaving their efforts unappreciated.

Libra (September 24 – October 23)
The air purifier
Pure Cool Purifying Fan, $599 (usually $699), at Dyson
Libra is all about balance and harmony, just like an air purifier. Diplomatic in nature, they clear the air and put everyone at ease.

Scorpio (October 24 – November 22)
The pressure cooker
Midea Pressure Cooker, $129 at Mighty Ape
Strong and independent, Scorpio matches the energy of a pressure cooker. Thriving on heat, they’re undeniably effective, even if they appear intense and intimidating.

Sagittarius (November 23 – December 22)
The microwave
Total Chef Retro Microwave, $193.17, at Amazon AU
Sagittarius embodies the fiery power of the microwave. They crave instant gratification, are impatient, and never have any time to waste.

Capricorn (December 23 – January 20)
The washing machine
Front Load Inverter Washing Machine, $599 at Kogan
Methodical and ambitious, Capricorn is like a washing machine. They diligently tackle the dirtiest tasks and effortlessly adapt to different challenges (or cycles). But don’t expect them to change course; once they’re mid-spin, they’re all in until the job is done.
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