While pulling on a trench coat or wrapping up in a light sweater remains mostly wishful thinking—as the hot, humid temperatures of summer always seem to linger far longer than welcomed—now is officially the time to start talking about fall fashion. In these transitional months, everyone has their own premonitions about what trends will ultimately dominate the season ahead, but what will actually happen on the runways and city streets is pretty much anyone’s guess. To cut through the endless noise of standard seasonal trend reports, we decided to tap a few individuals with much closer connections to destiny to tell us what the future might hold for fashion: two astrologers, a tarot reader, and a psychic.
David Scoroposki is an astrologer and former Vogue editor who brings a unique, professional perspective to the intersection of the cosmos and the wardrobe. While working at Vogue, he notably edited an astrology column by the anonymous writer known as “Athena Starwoman,” making him particularly qualified to prognosticate about style trends within these pages. When he looked to the stars to divine the upcoming mood of the industry, he found a clear planetary alignment dictating our choices.
“As Venus reigns supreme in her own sign of Libra, dressing now centers on harmonious beauty and unabashed finery,” said Scoroposki. “Venus is the ultimate astrological signifier for fashion, and in her home placement, the focus returns to flattering silhouettes, exquisite textiles, and romantic tailoring that draws subtle attention to the lower back and waistline, especially.”
Following this celestial cue, fashion enthusiasts should expect gorgeous belts, sashes, and even corsetry to be heavily on the docket going forward, he noted. Maya AlZaben, a publicist and astrologer, shared a similar vision, predicting that belts would play a monumental role in defining the fall silhouette. Because Libra fundamentally rules the waist, AlZaben envisions a shift toward tighter, more structured clothing where waists cinch in sharply, and jackets curve inward organically rather than hanging straight down from the shoulders. Furthermore, as Venus makes its transition from Libra into Scorpio on September 10, expressions of femininity will likely get even darker and sexier, she explained.
Beyond cinched waists and structured tailoring, other distinct trends loom on the horizon. Scoroposki forecasts a prevalence of draped dresses, an abundance of skirts, fine silk separates, sumptuous and tactile fabrics, and whimsical colors—especially green, which holds a sacred place in connection to Venus. Broadly speaking, shoppers will likely move away from transient fads and gravitate toward timeless grace over fleeting gimmicks, according to Scoroposki.
To gain a different perspective on the upcoming season, Dante Sabatino, a professional psychic and tarot reader, conducted six nine-card spreads specifically for Vogue. Rather than focusing narrowly on the traditional meanings of individual cards, Sabatino looked deeply for recurring images, textures, colors, and shapes that could inform his comprehensive predictions for autumn apparel.
Among the spreads, the 10 of pentacles—an elaborate and detailed card featuring an old man in a courtyard wearing an embroidered robe, accompanied by a younger couple, a child, and dogs, all rendered in deep, rich color tones—“just kept signaling to me,” said Sabatino. This persistent imagery led him to deduce that the autumn season would inevitably move toward rich, earthy colors.
“There are desert tones—sand, moss green, burnt sienna, and touches of red-orange—contrasted with blue and flashes of gold. I’m also seeing intricate patterns and motifs that feel Turkish, Byzantine, or Middle Eastern in influence. There’s a richness to it, but it doesn’t feel heavy,” said Sabatino. The prominent influence of desert tones was further reinforced by the appearance of the three wands card, which depicts a man standing while looking out over a sprawling desert landscape.
Echoing the astrological insights of Scoroposki, Sabatino also predicts the absolute dominance of skirts and softer fabrics, or garments that actively move with the body, as he described it. That sartorial direction was strongly reinforced by the appearance of the nine of pentacles, a card that showcases an elegant, robed woman relaxing comfortably in a lush vineyard.
Looking beyond silhouettes and color palettes, Thomas John, the psychic medium widely known for his reality television show Seatbelt Psychic, expects to see a few notable behavioral and psychological shifts in how people approach their wardrobes. According to John, the upcoming fall season continues to feel exceptionally auspicious for vintage shopping and styling. Consumers will likely move away from overly curated, mass-produced dressing and instead lean heavily toward unique vintage pieces, inherited family jewelry, vintage scarves, statement brooches, and unexpected combinations that inevitably prompt onlookers to ask, “Where did you find that?”
When it comes to the overarching color story for the months ahead, John senses a distinct palette capturing the public imagination. Purple comes through especially strongly for his intuition—ranging from deep plum and rich aubergine to regal royal purple—alongside deep burgundy and sharp flashes of electric blue, particularly concentrated in statement coats, luxury bags, footwear, and various accessories.
Lastly, John senses a profound philosophical turn toward dressing intentionally to seize the day rather than waiting for a monumental occasion. People will finally stop saving their most beautiful, treasured garments and accessories exclusively for special occasions and will instead start incorporating them fearlessly into their everyday lives, said John. Here’s to hoping that prediction rings entirely true.