diff --git a/backend/src/controllers/podcastController.ts b/backend/src/controllers/podcastController.ts
index 986201b..7a99921 100644
--- a/backend/src/controllers/podcastController.ts
+++ b/backend/src/controllers/podcastController.ts
@@ -291,7 +291,8 @@ export const subscribeFromDiscovery = async (req: Request, res: Response) => {
 export const getTrendingPodcasts = async (req: Request, res: Response) => {
   try {
     const limit = Number(req.query.limit) || 20;
-    const trending = await podcastIndexService.getTrendingPodcasts(limit);
+    const genre = req.query.genre as string;
+    const trending = await podcastIndexService.getTrendingPodcasts(limit, genre);
     res.json({ source: 'itunes', podcasts: trending, count: trending.length });
   } catch (error: any) {
     console.error('Trending podcasts error:', error.message);
diff --git a/backend/src/services/podcastIndexService.ts b/backend/src/services/podcastIndexService.ts
index 745e033..2f7fd82 100644
--- a/backend/src/services/podcastIndexService.ts
+++ b/backend/src/services/podcastIndexService.ts
@@ -77,9 +77,11 @@ export const podcastIndexService = {
       .filter((r): r is SearchResult => r !== null);
   },
 
-  getTrendingPodcasts: async (limit: number = 20): Promise<SearchResult[]> => {
-    // iTunes official top podcasts RSS (France)
+  getTrendingPodcasts: async (limit: number = 20, genreId?: string): Promise<SearchResult[]> => {
+    // iTunes official top podcasts RSS
+    // Format: https://itunes.apple.com/fr/rss/toppodcasts/limit=X/genre=Y/json
     const cap = Math.min(limit, 50);
+    const genrePath = genreId ? `/genre=${genreId}` : '';
     const rssResponse = await axios.get<{
       feed: {
         entry: Array<{
@@ -89,7 +91,7 @@ export const podcastIndexService = {
           'im:image': Array<{ label: string; attributes: { height: string } }>;
         }>;
       };
-    }>(`https://itunes.apple.com/fr/rss/toppodcasts/limit=${cap}/json`, {
+    }>(`https://itunes.apple.com/fr/rss/toppodcasts/limit=${cap}${genrePath}/json`, {
       timeout: 10000,
     });
 
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/AudioPlayer.tsx b/frontend/src/components/AudioPlayer.tsx
index 5517397..1a1452d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/AudioPlayer.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/AudioPlayer.tsx
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ export default function AudioPlayer({ episode, onClose, userId }: AudioPlayerPro
       isExpanded
         ? 'inset-0 rounded-none'
         : 'bottom-6 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 w-[96%] max-w-5xl rounded-[2rem] h-[88px]'
-    } premium-glass border-white/10 shadow-2xl overflow-hidden flex flex-col`}>
+    } premium-glass border-[var(--border-color)] shadow-2xl overflow-hidden flex flex-col`}>
 
       <audio
         ref={audioRef}
@@ -139,63 +139,63 @@ export default function AudioPlayer({ episode, onClose, userId }: AudioPlayerPro
 
         {/* Artwork + info */}
         <div className="flex items-center gap-3 min-w-0 flex-1 max-w-[280px]">
-          <div className="w-13 h-13 w-12 h-12 rounded-xl overflow-hidden border border-white/10 shrink-0 shadow-lg">
+          <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-xl overflow-hidden border border-[var(--border-color)] shrink-0 shadow-lg">
             {(episode.imageUrl || podcast?.imageUrl)
               ? <img src={episode.imageUrl || podcast!.imageUrl} alt="" className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
-              : <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-indigo to-accent-violet flex items-center justify-center text-xl">🎙️</div>
+              : <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-[var(--accent-primary)] to-[var(--accent-secondary)] flex items-center justify-center text-xl">🎙️</div>
             }
           </div>
           <div className="min-w-0">
-            <p className="text-sm font-bold text-white truncate leading-tight">{episode.title}</p>
-            <p className="text-[10px] text-slate-500 font-bold truncate uppercase tracking-wider">{podcast?.title || ''}</p>
+            <p className="text-sm font-bold truncate leading-tight">{episode.title}</p>
+            <p className="text-[10px] text-[var(--text-secondary)] font-bold truncate uppercase tracking-wider">{podcast?.title || ''}</p>
           </div>
         </div>
 
         {/* Controls + progress */}
         <div className="flex-1 flex flex-col items-center gap-1.5">
           <div className="flex items-center gap-5">
-            <button onClick={() => handleSeek(-30)} className="group flex flex-col items-center gap-0.5 text-slate-500 hover:text-white transition-colors">
+            <button onClick={() => handleSeek(-30)} className="group flex flex-col items-center gap-0.5 text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--text-primary)] transition-colors">
               <RotateCcw className="w-4 h-4" />
               <span className="text-[8px] font-black">30</span>
             </button>
             <button onClick={handlePlayPause}
-              className="w-11 h-11 rounded-full bg-white text-obsidian flex items-center justify-center shadow-glow-indigo hover:scale-105 active:scale-95 transition-transform">
+              className="w-11 h-11 rounded-full bg-[var(--text-primary)] text-[var(--bg-primary)] flex items-center justify-center shadow-glow-indigo hover:scale-105 active:scale-95 transition-transform">
               {isPlaying ? <Pause className="w-4 h-4 fill-current" /> : <Play className="w-4 h-4 fill-current ml-0.5" />}
             </button>
-            <button onClick={() => handleSeek(30)} className="group flex flex-col items-center gap-0.5 text-slate-500 hover:text-white transition-colors">
+            <button onClick={() => handleSeek(30)} className="group flex flex-col items-center gap-0.5 text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--text-primary)] transition-colors">
               <RotateCw className="w-4 h-4" />
               <span className="text-[8px] font-black">30</span>
             </button>
           </div>
           <div className="w-full max-w-lg flex items-center gap-2">
-            <span className="text-[9px] text-slate-600 tabular-nums w-8 text-right">{formatTime(currentTime)}</span>
+            <span className="text-[9px] text-[var(--text-secondary)] tabular-nums w-8 text-right">{formatTime(currentTime)}</span>
             <div className="relative flex-1 h-1 group cursor-pointer">
               <input type="range" min="0" max={duration || 0} value={currentTime}
                 onChange={handleProgressChange}
                 className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full opacity-0 cursor-pointer z-10" />
-              <div className="w-full h-full bg-white/10 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                <div className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-indigo to-accent-cyan rounded-full transition-all duration-100"
+              <div className="w-full h-full bg-[var(--text-primary)]/10 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                <div className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-[var(--accent-primary)] to-[var(--accent-secondary)] rounded-full transition-all duration-100"
                   style={{ width: `${progress}%` }} />
               </div>
             </div>
-            <span className="text-[9px] text-slate-600 tabular-nums w-8">{formatTime(duration)}</span>
+            <span className="text-[9px] text-[var(--text-secondary)] tabular-nums w-8">{formatTime(duration)}</span>
           </div>
         </div>
 
         {/* Right actions */}
         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 shrink-0">
-          <button onClick={changeSpeed} className="px-2 py-1 rounded-lg bg-white/5 text-[10px] font-black text-slate-500 hover:text-white transition-all uppercase tracking-tighter w-10">
+          <button onClick={changeSpeed} className="px-2 py-1 rounded-lg bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[10px] font-black text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-all uppercase tracking-tighter w-10">
             {playbackSpeed}x
           </button>
-          <button onClick={toggleMute} className="p-2 text-slate-500 hover:text-white transition-colors">
+          <button onClick={toggleMute} className="p-2 text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-colors">
             {isMuted ? <VolumeX className="w-4 h-4" /> : <Volume2 className="w-4 h-4" />}
           </button>
           <button onClick={() => setIsExpanded(true)}
-            className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-white/5 text-slate-500 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/10 transition-all">
+            className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] hover:bg-[var(--accent-primary)]/10 transition-all">
             <Maximize2 className="w-4 h-4" />
           </button>
           <button onClick={onClose}
-            className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-white/5 text-slate-500 hover:text-accent-rose hover:bg-accent-rose/10 transition-all">
+            className="p-2 rounded-xl bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-accent-rose hover:bg-accent-rose/10 transition-all">
             <X className="w-4 h-4" />
           </button>
         </div>
@@ -207,31 +207,31 @@ export default function AudioPlayer({ episode, onClose, userId }: AudioPlayerPro
           {/* Top bar */}
           <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-10">
             <button onClick={() => setIsExpanded(false)}
-              className="p-3 rounded-2xl bg-white/5 text-slate-400 hover:text-white transition-all">
+              className="p-3 rounded-2xl bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-all">
               <ChevronDown className="w-5 h-5" />
             </button>
-            <p className="text-[10px] font-black text-accent-indigo uppercase tracking-[0.3em]">En cours de lecture</p>
+            <p className="text-[10px] font-black text-[var(--accent-primary)] uppercase tracking-[0.3em]">En cours de lecture</p>
             <button onClick={onClose}
-              className="p-3 rounded-2xl bg-white/5 text-slate-400 hover:text-accent-rose transition-all">
+              className="p-3 rounded-2xl bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-accent-rose transition-all">
               <X className="w-5 h-5" />
             </button>
           </div>
 
           <div className="flex flex-col lg:flex-row gap-12 items-center flex-1">
             {/* Artwork */}
-            <div className="w-64 h-64 lg:w-80 lg:h-80 rounded-[2.5rem] overflow-hidden shadow-2xl border border-white/10 shrink-0">
+            <div className="w-64 h-64 lg:w-80 lg:h-80 rounded-[2.5rem] overflow-hidden shadow-2xl border border-[var(--border-color)] shrink-0">
               {(episode.imageUrl || podcast?.imageUrl)
                 ? <img src={episode.imageUrl || podcast!.imageUrl} alt="" className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
-                : <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-indigo to-accent-violet flex items-center justify-center text-7xl">🎙️</div>
+                : <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-[var(--accent-primary)] to-[var(--accent-secondary)] flex items-center justify-center text-7xl">🎙️</div>
               }
             </div>
 
             {/* Info + controls */}
             <div className="flex flex-col gap-8 flex-1 w-full max-w-lg">
               <div>
-                <p className="text-xs font-black text-accent-indigo uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">{podcast?.title}</p>
-                <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-4xl font-display font-black text-white leading-tight mb-3">{episode.title}</h2>
-                <p className="text-sm text-slate-500 leading-relaxed line-clamp-3">{episode.description}</p>
+                <p className="text-xs font-black text-[var(--accent-primary)] uppercase tracking-widest mb-2">{podcast?.title}</p>
+                <h2 className="text-3xl lg:text-4xl font-display font-black leading-tight mb-3">{episode.title}</h2>
+                <p className="text-sm text-[var(--text-secondary)] leading-relaxed line-clamp-3">{episode.description}</p>
               </div>
 
               {/* Progress */}
@@ -240,12 +240,12 @@ export default function AudioPlayer({ episode, onClose, userId }: AudioPlayerPro
                   <input type="range" min="0" max={duration || 0} value={currentTime}
                     onChange={handleProgressChange}
                     className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full opacity-0 cursor-pointer z-10" />
-                  <div className="w-full h-full bg-white/10 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                    <div className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-accent-indigo to-accent-cyan rounded-full"
+                  <div className="w-full h-full bg-[var(--text-primary)]/10 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
+                    <div className="h-full bg-gradient-to-r from-[var(--accent-primary)] to-[var(--accent-secondary)] rounded-full"
                       style={{ width: `${progress}%` }} />
                   </div>
                 </div>
-                <div className="flex justify-between text-xs text-slate-500 tabular-nums">
+                <div className="flex justify-between text-xs text-[var(--text-secondary)] tabular-nums">
                   <span>{formatTime(currentTime)}</span>
                   <span>{formatTime(duration)}</span>
                 </div>
@@ -254,18 +254,18 @@ export default function AudioPlayer({ episode, onClose, userId }: AudioPlayerPro
               {/* Controls */}
               <div className="flex items-center justify-center gap-8">
                 <button onClick={() => handleSeek(-30)}
-                  className="flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-slate-400 hover:text-white transition-colors group">
+                  className="flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-colors group">
                   <RotateCcw className="w-6 h-6 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform" />
                   <span className="text-[9px] font-black">-30s</span>
                 </button>
 
                 <button onClick={handlePlayPause}
-                  className="w-20 h-20 rounded-full bg-white text-obsidian flex items-center justify-center shadow-glow-indigo hover:scale-105 active:scale-95 transition-transform">
+                  className="w-20 h-20 rounded-full bg-[var(--text-primary)] text-[var(--bg-primary)] flex items-center justify-center shadow-glow-indigo hover:scale-105 active:scale-95 transition-transform">
                   {isPlaying ? <Pause className="w-8 h-8 fill-current" /> : <Play className="w-8 h-8 fill-current ml-1" />}
                 </button>
 
                 <button onClick={() => handleSeek(30)}
-                  className="flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-slate-400 hover:text-white transition-colors group">
+                  className="flex flex-col items-center gap-1 text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-colors group">
                   <RotateCw className="w-6 h-6 group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform" />
                   <span className="text-[9px] font-black">+30s</span>
                 </button>
@@ -273,15 +273,15 @@ export default function AudioPlayer({ episode, onClose, userId }: AudioPlayerPro
 
               {/* Volume */}
               <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
-                <button onClick={changeSpeed} className="px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl bg-white/5 text-xs font-black text-slate-400 hover:text-white transition-all uppercase tracking-widest">
+                <button onClick={changeSpeed} className="px-3 py-1.5 rounded-xl bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-xs font-black text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-all uppercase tracking-widest">
                   {playbackSpeed}x Speed
                 </button>
-                <button onClick={toggleMute} className="text-slate-400 hover:text-white transition-colors shrink-0">
+                <button onClick={toggleMute} className="text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-colors shrink-0">
                   {isMuted ? <VolumeX className="w-5 h-5" /> : <Volume2 className="w-5 h-5" />}
                 </button>
                 <input type="range" min="0" max="1" step="0.05" value={isMuted ? 0 : volume}
                   onChange={handleVolumeChange}
-                  className="flex-1 h-1 bg-white/10 rounded-full appearance-none cursor-pointer accent-white" />
+                  className="flex-1 h-1 bg-[var(--text-primary)]/10 rounded-full appearance-none cursor-pointer accent-[var(--accent-primary)]" />
               </div>
             </div>
           </div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/Header.tsx b/frontend/src/components/Header.tsx
index 72d521b..9020c34 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/Header.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/Header.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { Link } from 'react-router-dom';
-import { LogOut, User as UserIcon } from 'lucide-react';
+import { LogOut, User as UserIcon, Sun, Moon } from 'lucide-react';
+import { useTheme } from '../context/ThemeContext';
 
 interface HeaderProps {
   title: string;
@@ -9,50 +10,63 @@ interface HeaderProps {
 }
 
 export default function Header({ title, subtitle, user, onLogout }: HeaderProps) {
+  const { theme, toggleTheme } = useTheme();
+
   return (
     <header className="mb-12">
       <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
         {/* Title Section */}
         <div className="flex-1">
-          <div className="inline-block px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-accent-indigo/10 border border-accent-indigo/20 text-[10px] font-bold text-accent-indigo uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">
+          <div className="inline-block px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-[var(--accent-glow)] border border-[var(--border-color)] text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--accent-primary)] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">
              {subtitle || "Exploration Audio"}
           </div>
-          <h1 className="text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-display font-extrabold text-white tracking-tight text-balance leading-tight">
+          <h1 className="text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-display font-extrabold tracking-tight text-balance leading-tight">
             {title}
           </h1>
         </div>
 
-        {/* User Profile */}
-        {user && (
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-6">
-             <div className="hidden sm:flex flex-col items-end">
-                <span className="text-sm font-bold text-white tracking-wide">{user.username}</span>
-                <span className="text-[10px] font-medium text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest">Premium Member</span>
-             </div>
-             <div className="relative group">
-                <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-2xl p-[1px] bg-gradient-to-tr from-accent-indigo/50 to-accent-rose/50 group-hover:from-accent-indigo group-hover:to-accent-rose transition-all">
-                  <div className="w-full h-full rounded-2xl bg-obsidian-800 flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden">
-                    {user.avatar ? (
-                      <img src={user.avatar} alt={user.username} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
-                    ) : (
-                      <span className="text-lg font-bold text-accent-indigo">{user.username.charAt(0).toUpperCase()}</span>
-                    )}
+        {/* User Profile + Theme Toggle */}
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-4 sm:gap-6">
+          {/* Theme Toggle */}
+          <button 
+            onClick={toggleTheme}
+            className="p-3 rounded-2xl bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] border border-[var(--border-color)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] hover:border-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-all shadow-lg group-theme-toggle"
+            title="Changer de thème"
+          >
+            {theme === 'dark' ? <Sun className="w-5 h-5" /> : <Moon className="w-5 h-5" />}
+          </button>
+
+          {user && (
+            <div className="flex items-center gap-4 sm:gap-6">
+               <div className="hidden sm:flex flex-col items-end">
+                  <span className="text-sm font-bold tracking-wide">{user.username}</span>
+                  <span className="text-[10px] font-medium text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-widest">Premium Member</span>
+               </div>
+               <div className="relative group/profile">
+                  <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-2xl p-[1px] bg-gradient-to-tr from-[var(--accent-primary)]/50 to-[var(--accent-secondary)]/50 group-hover/profile:from-[var(--accent-primary)] group-hover/profile:to-[var(--accent-secondary)] transition-all">
+                    <div className="w-full h-full rounded-2xl bg-[var(--bg-primary)] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden">
+                      {user.avatar ? (
+                        <img src={user.avatar} alt={user.username} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
+                      ) : (
+                        <span className="text-lg font-bold text-[var(--accent-primary)]">{user.username.charAt(0).toUpperCase()}</span>
+                      )}
+                    </div>
                   </div>
-                </div>
-                
-                {/* Profile Popup (Minimal) */}
-                {onLogout && (
-                  <button 
-                    onClick={onLogout}
-                    className="absolute top-full right-0 mt-4 opacity-0 scale-90 translate-y-2 group-hover:opacity-100 group-hover:scale-100 group-hover:translate-y-0 transition-all duration-300 premium-glass px-4 py-2 flex items-center gap-2 hover:bg-white/10"
-                  >
-                    <LogOut className="w-4 h-4 text-accent-rose" />
-                    <span className="text-xs font-bold text-white whitespace-nowrap">Logout</span>
-                  </button>
-                )}
-             </div>
-          </div>
-        )}
+                  
+                  {/* Profile Popup (Minimal) */}
+                  {onLogout && (
+                    <button 
+                      onClick={onLogout}
+                      className="absolute top-full right-0 mt-4 opacity-0 scale-90 translate-y-2 group-hover/profile:opacity-100 group-hover/profile:scale-100 group-hover/profile:translate-y-0 transition-all duration-300 premium-glass px-4 py-2 flex items-center gap-2 hover:bg-[var(--accent-primary)]/10"
+                    >
+                      <LogOut className="w-4 h-4 text-accent-rose" />
+                      <span className="text-xs font-bold whitespace-nowrap">Logout</span>
+                    </button>
+                  )}
+               </div>
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </div>
       </div>
     </header>
   );
diff --git a/frontend/src/context/ThemeContext.tsx b/frontend/src/context/ThemeContext.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..36acb6a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/context/ThemeContext.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+import React, { createContext, useContext, useEffect, useState } from 'react';
+
+type Theme = 'light' | 'dark';
+
+interface ThemeContextType {
+  theme: Theme;
+  toggleTheme: () => void;
+}
+
+const ThemeContext = createContext<ThemeContextType | undefined>(undefined);
+
+export function ThemeProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
+  const [theme, setTheme] = useState<Theme>(() => {
+    const saved = localStorage.getItem('podcastic-theme');
+    return (saved as Theme) || 'dark';
+  });
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    localStorage.setItem('podcastic-theme', theme);
+    const root = window.document.documentElement;
+    
+    // Remove both just in case
+    root.classList.remove('light-theme', 'dark-theme');
+    // Add current one
+    root.classList.add(`${theme}-theme`);
+    
+    // Also apply to body for background compatibility
+    document.body.className = `${theme}-theme`;
+  }, [theme]);
+
+  const toggleTheme = () => {
+    setTheme((prev) => (prev === 'light' ? 'dark' : 'light'));
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <ThemeContext.Provider value={{ theme, toggleTheme }}>
+      {children}
+    </ThemeContext.Provider>
+  );
+}
+
+export function useTheme() {
+  const context = useContext(ThemeContext);
+  if (context === undefined) {
+    throw new Error('useTheme must be used within a ThemeProvider');
+  }
+  return context;
+}
diff --git a/frontend/src/main.tsx b/frontend/src/main.tsx
index e63eef4..a1406cc 100644
--- a/frontend/src/main.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/main.tsx
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
 import React from 'react'
 import ReactDOM from 'react-dom/client'
 import App from './App.tsx'
+import { ThemeProvider } from './context/ThemeContext'
 
 ReactDOM.createRoot(document.getElementById('root')!).render(
   <React.StrictMode>
-    <App />
+    <ThemeProvider>
+      <App />
+    </ThemeProvider>
   </React.StrictMode>,
 )
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard.tsx
index 05bef1e..cc7caf9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard.tsx
@@ -69,16 +69,16 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
       <main className="">
         {/* Welcome Section / Hero */}
         <div className="premium-glass rounded-[3rem] p-8 lg:p-12 mb-12 relative overflow-hidden group">
-           <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-64 h-64 bg-accent-indigo/10 blur-[80px] -mr-32 -mt-32 group-hover:bg-accent-indigo/20 transition-all duration-700" />
+           <div className="absolute top-0 right-0 w-64 h-64 bg-[var(--accent-glow)] blur-[80px] -mr-32 -mt-32 group-hover:bg-[var(--accent-primary)]/20 transition-all duration-700" />
            <div className="relative z-10">
-              <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-accent-indigo/10 border border-accent-indigo/20 text-[10px] font-black text-accent-indigo uppercase tracking-widest mb-4">
+              <div className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-[var(--accent-glow)] border border-[var(--border-color)] text-[10px] font-black text-[var(--accent-primary)] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4">
                  <Sparkles className="w-3 h-3" />
                  Podcastic Premium
               </div>
-              <h2 className="text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-display font-black text-white mb-4 tracking-tight leading-tight max-w-2xl">
+              <h2 className="text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-display font-black mb-4 tracking-tight leading-tight max-w-2xl">
                  Découvrez les nouveautés de votre univers audio.
               </h2>
-              <p className="text-slate-400 text-lg mb-8 max-w-xl leading-relaxed">
+              <p className="text-[var(--text-secondary)] text-lg mb-8 max-w-xl leading-relaxed">
                  Vous avez {episodesData?.count || 0} nouveaux épisodes qui n'attendent que vous. Prêt pour une immersion ?
               </p>
               <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-4">
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
                        Découvrir
                     </button>
                  )}
-                 <button className="px-6 py-3 rounded-2xl bg-white/5 text-slate-300 font-bold text-sm hover:bg-white/10 transition-all border border-white/5">
+                 <button className="px-6 py-3 rounded-2xl bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] font-bold text-sm hover:bg-[var(--accent-primary)]/10 transition-all border border-[var(--border-color)]">
                     Parcourir les tendances
                  </button>
               </div>
@@ -107,10 +107,10 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
         {episodesInProgress.length > 0 && (
           <div className="mb-12 animate-fade-in">
              <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-6">
-                <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-accent-indigo/10 flex items-center justify-center text-accent-indigo shadow-glow-indigo">
+                <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[var(--accent-glow)] flex items-center justify-center text-[var(--accent-primary)] shadow-glow-indigo">
                    <Play className="w-5 h-5 fill-current" />
                 </div>
-                <h3 className="text-2xl font-display font-black text-white">Continuer l'écoute</h3>
+                <h3 className="text-2xl font-display font-black">Continuer l'écoute</h3>
              </div>
              <div className="grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 xl:grid-cols-4 gap-8">
                 {episodesInProgress.map((episode) => (
@@ -127,12 +127,12 @@ export default function Dashboard() {
         {/* Latest Episodes Section */}
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-8">
            <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
-              <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-accent-cyan/10 flex items-center justify-center text-accent-cyan">
+              <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[var(--accent-glow)] flex items-center justify-center text-[var(--accent-primary)]">
                  <Clock className="w-5 h-5" />
               </div>
-              <h3 className="text-2xl font-display font-black text-white">Récemment Publiés</h3>
+              <h3 className="text-2xl font-display font-black">Récemment Publiés</h3>
            </div>
-           <span className="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest px-3 py-1 rounded-lg border border-white/5">{episodesData?.episodes?.length || 0} EPISODES</span>
+           <span className="text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-widest px-3 py-1 rounded-lg border border-[var(--border-color)]">{episodesData?.episodes?.length || 0} EPISODES</span>
         </div>
 
         {episodesLoading ? (
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Library.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/Library.tsx
index 3fd718e..38a7816 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Library.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Library.tsx
@@ -93,51 +93,51 @@ export default function Library() {
       {/* Stats */}
       <div className="grid grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-10">
         <div className="premium-glass p-5 rounded-[1.5rem] flex items-center gap-4">
-          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-accent-indigo/10 flex items-center justify-center text-accent-indigo shrink-0">
+          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[var(--accent-glow)] flex items-center justify-center text-[var(--accent-primary)] shrink-0">
             <BookOpen className="w-5 h-5" />
           </div>
           <div>
-            <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest">Abonnements</p>
-            <h3 className="text-2xl font-display font-black text-white">{podcasts.length}</h3>
+            <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-widest">Abonnements</p>
+            <h3 className="text-2xl font-display font-black">{podcasts.length}</h3>
           </div>
         </div>
-        <Link to="/add" className="premium-glass p-5 rounded-[1.5rem] flex items-center gap-4 group hover:bg-accent-indigo/5 transition-all">
-          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-accent-indigo flex items-center justify-center text-white shadow-glow-indigo group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform shrink-0">
+        <Link to="/add" className="premium-glass p-5 rounded-[1.5rem] flex items-center gap-4 group hover:bg-[var(--accent-primary)]/5 transition-all">
+          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[var(--accent-primary)] flex items-center justify-center text-white shadow-glow-indigo group-hover:scale-110 transition-transform shrink-0">
             <Rss className="w-5 h-5" />
           </div>
           <div>
-            <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest">Action</p>
-            <h3 className="text-base font-bold text-white">Ajouter un podcast</h3>
+            <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-widest">Action</p>
+            <h3 className="text-base font-bold">Ajouter un podcast</h3>
           </div>
         </Link>
       </div>
 
       {isLoading ? (
         <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-32">
-          <div className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full border-4 border-accent-indigo/20 border-t-accent-indigo animate-spin mb-6" />
-          <p className="text-slate-400 font-medium animate-pulse">Chargement de votre univers...</p>
+          <div className="w-16 h-16 rounded-full border-4 border-[var(--border-color)] border-t-[var(--accent-primary)] animate-spin mb-6" />
+          <p className="text-[var(--text-secondary)] font-medium animate-pulse text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest">Chargement de votre univers...</p>
         </div>
       ) : podcasts.length === 0 ? (
         <div className="premium-glass py-24 px-12 rounded-[3.5rem] text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto">
-          <div className="w-24 h-24 rounded-[2rem] bg-white/[0.03] flex items-center justify-center text-4xl mx-auto mb-8 border border-white/5">🕳️</div>
-          <h2 className="text-3xl font-display font-black text-white mb-4">Bibliothèque vide</h2>
-          <p className="text-slate-400 mb-10 leading-relaxed">Commencez votre voyage audio en ajoutant vos podcasts préférés dès maintenant.</p>
+          <div className="w-24 h-24 rounded-[2rem] bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] flex items-center justify-center text-4xl mx-auto mb-8 border border-[var(--border-color)]">🕳️</div>
+          <h2 className="text-3xl font-display font-black mb-4">Bibliothèque vide</h2>
+          <p className="text-[var(--text-secondary)] mb-10 leading-relaxed">Commencez votre voyage audio en ajoutant vos podcasts préférés dès maintenant.</p>
           <Link to="/add" className="neon-button inline-flex items-center gap-3">
             <Rss className="w-5 h-5" />
             Découvrir des podcasts
           </Link>
         </div>
       ) : (
-        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
+        <div className="grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-8 pb-10">
           {podcasts.map((podcast) => (
-            <div key={podcast._id} className="group premium-glass rounded-[2.5rem] p-6 hover:bg-white/[0.05] transition-all duration-500 border-white/5 hover:border-white/10 flex flex-col h-full">
+            <div key={podcast._id} className="group premium-glass rounded-[2.5rem] p-6 hover:bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] transition-all duration-500 flex flex-col h-full border-[var(--border-color)]">
               <div className="flex gap-6 mb-6">
                 <div className="relative shrink-0">
-                  <div className="w-24 h-24 rounded-3xl overflow-hidden shadow-2xl border border-white/10 group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-500">
+                  <div className="w-24 h-24 rounded-3xl overflow-hidden shadow-2xl border border-[var(--border-color)] group-hover:scale-105 transition-transform duration-500">
                     {podcast.imageUrl ? (
                       <img src={podcast.imageUrl} alt={podcast.title} className="w-full h-full object-cover" />
                     ) : (
-                      <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-accent-indigo to-accent-violet flex items-center justify-center text-3xl">🎙️</div>
+                      <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-[var(--accent-primary)] to-[var(--accent-secondary)] flex items-center justify-center text-3xl">🎙️</div>
                     )}
                   </div>
                   <div className="absolute -bottom-2 -right-2 w-8 h-8 rounded-xl bg-white text-obsidian flex items-center justify-center shadow-lg opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transform translate-y-2 group-hover:translate-y-0 transition-all">
@@ -147,18 +147,18 @@ export default function Library() {
 
                 <div className="flex-1 min-w-0">
                   <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
-                    <h3 className="text-lg font-bold text-white truncate leading-tight group-hover:text-accent-indigo transition-colors">
+                    <h3 className="text-lg font-bold truncate leading-tight group-hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-colors">
                       {podcast.title}
                     </h3>
                   </div>
-                  <p className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">{podcast.author || 'Artiste Inconnu'}</p>
+                  <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-widest mb-3">{podcast.author || 'Artiste Inconnu'}</p>
                   
                   <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
-                    <span className="px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg bg-white/5 border border-white/5 text-[9px] font-black text-slate-400 uppercase tracking-tighter">
+                    <span className="px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] border border-[var(--border-color)] text-[9px] font-black text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-tighter">
                        {podcast.episodeCount} EPISODES
                     </span>
                     {podcast.language && (
-                      <span className="px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg bg-white/5 border border-white/5 text-[9px] font-black text-slate-400 uppercase">
+                      <span className="px-2.5 py-1 rounded-lg bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] border border-[var(--border-color)] text-[9px] font-black text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase">
                         {podcast.language}
                       </span>
                     )}
@@ -188,10 +188,10 @@ export default function Library() {
                       </button>
                   </div>
                 ) : podcast.lastEpisodeTitle && (
-                  <div className="bg-white/[0.02] border border-white/5 rounded-2xl p-4 mb-6 group-hover:bg-white/[0.04] transition-colors">
-                    <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-accent-indigo uppercase tracking-[0.2em] mb-2">Dernier épisode</p>
-                    <p className="text-sm font-bold text-slate-200 line-clamp-1 mb-1">{podcast.lastEpisodeTitle}</p>
-                    <p className="text-[10px] font-medium text-slate-500 italic">
+                  <div className="bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] border border-[var(--border-color)] rounded-2xl p-4 mb-6 group-hover:bg-[var(--accent-primary)]/5 transition-colors">
+                    <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--accent-primary)] uppercase tracking-[0.2em] mb-2">Dernier épisode</p>
+                    <p className="text-sm font-bold line-clamp-1 mb-1">{podcast.lastEpisodeTitle}</p>
+                    <p className="text-[10px] font-medium text-[var(--text-secondary)] italic">
                       {new Date(podcast.lastEpisodeDate!).toLocaleDateString('fr-FR', { day: 'numeric', month: 'long', year: 'numeric' })}
                     </p>
                   </div>
@@ -199,16 +199,16 @@ export default function Library() {
               </div>
 
               {/* Actions Footer */}
-              <div className="flex items-center justify-between pt-6 border-t border-white/5 mt-auto">
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between pt-6 border-t border-[var(--border-color)] mt-auto">
                  {confirmDeleteId === (podcast.subscriptionId || podcast._id) ? (
                     <div className="flex items-center gap-3 w-full animate-fade-in">
                        <button onClick={handleConfirmUnsubscribe} className="flex-1 py-2 bg-accent-rose text-white rounded-xl text-[11px] font-black uppercase hover:bg-accent-rose/80">Confirmer</button>
-                       <button onClick={() => setConfirmDeleteId(null)} className="flex-1 py-2 bg-white/5 text-slate-400 rounded-xl text-[11px] font-black uppercase hover:bg-white/10">Annuler</button>
+                       <button onClick={() => setConfirmDeleteId(null)} className="flex-1 py-2 bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] rounded-xl text-[11px] font-black uppercase hover:bg-[var(--bg-primary)]">Annuler</button>
                     </div>
                  ) : (
                     <button
                       onClick={() => setConfirmDeleteId(podcast.subscriptionId || podcast._id)}
-                      className="ml-auto flex items-center gap-2 text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-600 hover:text-accent-rose transition-all uppercase tracking-widest"
+                      className="ml-auto flex items-center gap-2 text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--text-secondary)] hover:text-accent-rose transition-all uppercase tracking-widest"
                     >
                       <Trash2 className="w-3 h-3" />
                       Désabonner
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Trending.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/Trending.tsx
index 3e9a879..139652c 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Trending.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Trending.tsx
@@ -11,11 +11,25 @@ export default function Trending() {
   const queryClient = useQueryClient();
   const [user, setUser] = useState<any>(null);
   const [subscribingId, setSubscribingId] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [selectedGenre, setSelectedGenre] = useState<string>('');
   
   // Modal state
   const [showSuccessModal, setShowSuccessModal] = useState(false);
   const [successPodcast, setSuccessPodcast] = useState<any>(null);
 
+  const GENRES = [
+    { id: '', label: 'Tout' },
+    { id: '1318', label: 'Technologie' },
+    { id: '1303', label: 'Humour' },
+    { id: '1321', label: 'Business' },
+    { id: '1311', label: 'News' },
+    { id: '1324', label: 'Société' },
+    { id: '1316', label: 'Sports' },
+    { id: '1310', label: 'Musique' },
+    { id: '1301', label: 'Arts' },
+    { id: '1315', label: 'Science' },
+  ];
+
   useEffect(() => {
     const loadUser = async () => {
       try {
@@ -29,8 +43,8 @@ export default function Trending() {
   }, []);
 
   const { data: trendingData, isLoading } = useQuery({
-    queryKey: ['discover', 'trending'],
-    queryFn: () => discoveryService.getTrendingPodcasts(30),
+    queryKey: ['discover', 'trending', selectedGenre],
+    queryFn: () => discoveryService.getTrendingPodcasts(30, selectedGenre),
     staleTime: 30 * 60 * 1000,
   });
 
@@ -89,25 +103,44 @@ export default function Trending() {
       />
 
       <main className="">
-        <div className="flex items-center gap-3 mb-10">
-          <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-accent-rose/10 flex items-center justify-center text-accent-rose">
-            <Flame className="w-6 h-6 animate-pulse" />
+        <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-end justify-between gap-6 mb-10">
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
+            <div className="w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-accent-rose/10 flex items-center justify-center text-accent-rose">
+              <Flame className="w-6 h-6 animate-pulse" />
+            </div>
+            <div>
+               <h2 className="text-2xl font-display font-black">Top Podcasts</h2>
+               <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-widest">Mis à jour en temps réel</p>
+            </div>
           </div>
-          <div>
-             <h2 className="text-2xl font-display font-black text-white">Top Podcasts</h2>
-             <p className="text-[10px] font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest">Mis à jour en temps réel</p>
+
+          {/* Genre Pills */}
+          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 overflow-x-auto pb-2 -mx-4 px-4 sm:mx-0 sm:px-0 no-scrollbar">
+             {GENRES.map(genre => (
+               <button
+                 key={genre.id}
+                 onClick={() => setSelectedGenre(genre.id)}
+                 className={`px-4 py-2 rounded-xl text-[10px] font-black uppercase tracking-widest whitespace-nowrap transition-all border ${
+                   selectedGenre === genre.id 
+                    ? 'bg-[var(--accent-primary)] text-white border-[var(--accent-primary)] shadow-glow-indigo' 
+                    : 'bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] text-[var(--text-secondary)] border-[var(--border-color)] hover:border-[var(--accent-primary)]'
+                 }`}
+               >
+                 {genre.label}
+               </button>
+             ))}
           </div>
         </div>
 
         {isLoading ? (
           <div className="flex flex-col items-center justify-center py-32">
-             <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full border-4 border-white/5 border-t-accent-rose animate-spin mb-4" />
-             <p className="text-slate-500 font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[10px]">Analyse des tendances...</p>
+             <div className="w-12 h-12 rounded-full border-4 border-[var(--border-color)] border-t-[var(--accent-primary)] animate-spin mb-4" />
+             <p className="text-[var(--text-secondary)] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[10px]">Analyse des tendances...</p>
           </div>
         ) : trendingData?.podcasts && trendingData.podcasts.length > 0 ? (
           <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
             {trendingData.podcasts.map((podcast, index) => (
-              <div key={podcast.id} className="group premium-glass rounded-[2.5rem] overflow-hidden flex flex-col hover:bg-white/[0.05] transition-all duration-500">
+              <div key={podcast.id} className="group premium-glass rounded-[2.5rem] overflow-hidden flex flex-col hover:bg-[var(--bg-secondary)] transition-all duration-500">
                 <div className="relative aspect-[16/10] overflow-hidden">
                    {podcast.imageUrl ? (
                      <img
@@ -116,22 +149,22 @@ export default function Trending() {
                        className="w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-700 group-hover:scale-110"
                      />
                    ) : (
-                     <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-800 to-obsidian flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">🎙️</div>
+                     <div className="w-full h-full bg-gradient-to-br from-slate-200 to-slate-400 dark:from-slate-800 dark:to-obsididan flex items-center justify-center text-4xl">🎙️</div>
                    )}
                    <div className="absolute top-4 left-4 px-3 py-1 rounded-full bg-black/40 backdrop-blur-md border border-white/10 text-[10px] font-black text-white uppercase tracking-widest">
                       Rank #{index + 1}
                    </div>
-                   <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-obsidian via-transparent to-transparent opacity-60" />
+                   <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-gradient-to-t from-[var(--bg-primary)] via-transparent to-transparent opacity-60" />
                 </div>
 
                 <div className="p-6 flex-1 flex flex-col">
-                  <h3 className="text-lg font-bold text-white mb-2 line-clamp-2 leading-tight group-hover:text-accent-rose transition-colors">
+                  <h3 className="text-lg font-bold mb-2 line-clamp-2 leading-tight group-hover:text-[var(--accent-primary)] transition-colors">
                     {podcast.title}
                   </h3>
                   {podcast.author && (
-                    <p className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500 uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 truncate">{podcast.author}</p>
+                    <p className="text-xs font-bold text-[var(--text-secondary)] uppercase tracking-widest mb-4 truncate">{podcast.author}</p>
                   )}
-                  <p className="text-xs text-slate-400 line-clamp-3 mb-6 leading-relaxed flex-1">
+                  <p className="text-xs text-[var(--text-secondary)] line-clamp-3 mb-6 leading-relaxed flex-1 opacity-80">
                     {podcast.description}
                   </p>
                   
@@ -140,8 +173,8 @@ export default function Trending() {
                     disabled={subscribingId === podcast.id || subscribeMutation.isPending || isSubscribed(podcast.rssUrl)}
                     className={`w-full py-3.5 rounded-2xl font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-[10px] transition-all duration-300 flex items-center justify-center gap-2 ${
                       isSubscribed(podcast.rssUrl)
-                        ? 'bg-accent-cyan/10 text-accent-cyan border border-accent-cyan/20 cursor-default'
-                        : 'bg-white text-obsidian hover:bg-accent-rose hover:text-white shadow-lg active:scale-95'
+                        ? 'bg-[var(--accent-secondary)]/10 text-[var(--accent-secondary)] border border-[var(--accent-secondary)]/20 cursor-default'
+                        : 'bg-[var(--text-primary)] text-[var(--bg-primary)] hover:bg-[var(--accent-primary)] hover:text-white shadow-lg active:scale-95'
                     }`}
                   >
                     {subscribingId === podcast.id ? (
diff --git a/frontend/src/services/discoveryService.ts b/frontend/src/services/discoveryService.ts
index b021775..3fd020f 100644
--- a/frontend/src/services/discoveryService.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/services/discoveryService.ts
@@ -30,9 +30,9 @@ export const discoveryService = {
     return response.data;
   },
 
-  getTrendingPodcasts: async (limit: number = 20): Promise<DiscoveryResponse> => {
+  getTrendingPodcasts: async (limit: number = 20, genre?: string): Promise<DiscoveryResponse> => {
     const response = await api.get('/podcasts/trending', {
-      params: { limit },
+      params: { limit, genre },
     });
     return response.data;
   },
diff --git a/frontend/src/styles/globals.css b/frontend/src/styles/globals.css
index 1386062..1a2715d 100644
--- a/frontend/src/styles/globals.css
+++ b/frontend/src/styles/globals.css
@@ -2,12 +2,36 @@
 @tailwind components;
 @tailwind utilities;
 
-:root {
-  --obsidian: #080d1a;
-  --accent-indigo: #6366f1;
-  --accent-cyan: #06b6d4;
-  --accent-rose: #f43f5e;
-  --accent-violet: #8b5cf6;
+@layer base {
+  :root {
+    /* ── Midnight Aura (Default/Dark) ── */
+    --bg-primary: #080d1a;
+    --bg-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
+    --text-primary: #ffffff;
+    --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
+    --accent-primary: #6366f1; /* Indigo */
+    --accent-secondary: #06b6d4; /* Cyan */
+    --accent-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
+    --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
+    --glass-blur: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
+    --shadow-premium: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
+    --input-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
+  }
+
+  /* ── Premium Gold (Light Theme) ── */
+  :root.light-theme, .light-theme {
+    --bg-primary: #FDFCFB; /* Off-white */
+    --bg-secondary: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05); /* Very light gold tint */
+    --text-primary: #0a0a0a; /* True black */
+    --text-secondary: #4b5563; /* Slate 600 */
+    --accent-primary: #C5A028; /* Premium Gold */
+    --accent-secondary: #856404; /* Darker Gold */
+    --accent-glow: rgba(197, 160, 40, 0.2);
+    --border-color: rgba(197, 160, 40, 0.15);
+    --glass-blur: blur(20px) saturate(120%);
+    --shadow-premium: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
+    --input-bg: #ffffff;
+  }
 }
 
 * { @apply box-border; }
@@ -15,55 +39,81 @@
 html { @apply scroll-smooth; }
 
 body {
-  background-color: var(--obsidian);
-  background-image:
-    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 10% 10%, rgba(99,102,241,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
-    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 90%, rgba(6,182,212,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
+  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
+  color: var(--text-primary);
   min-height: 100vh;
-  @apply text-slate-200 antialiased font-sans overflow-x-hidden;
+  transition: background-color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), color 0.3s ease;
+  @apply antialiased font-sans overflow-x-hidden;
+}
+
+/* Background Gradients */
+body.dark-theme::before {
+  content: "";
+  position: fixed;
+  inset: 0;
+  z-index: -1;
+  background-image: 
+    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 10% 10%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
+    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 90%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
+  pointer-events: none;
+}
+
+body.light-theme::before {
+  content: "";
+  position: fixed;
+  inset: 0;
+  z-index: -1;
+  background-image: 
+    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 40% at 10% 10%, rgba(197, 160, 40, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
+    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 90%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 0%, transparent 60%);
+  pointer-events: none;
 }
 
 /* ── Scrollbar ── */
 ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; height: 4px; }
 ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
-::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 99px; }
-::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
+::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { 
+  background: var(--border-color);
+  border-radius: 99px; 
+}
 
 /* ── Typography ── */
-h1,h2,h3,h4 { @apply font-display font-extrabold tracking-tight text-white; }
+h1, h2, h3, h4 { 
+  @apply font-display font-extrabold tracking-tight; 
+  color: var(--text-primary);
+}
 
 /* ── Glass card ── */
 .premium-glass {
-  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.025);
-  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
-  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
-  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
-  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
+  background: var(--bg-secondary);
+  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
+  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
+  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
+  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
 }
 
 /* ── Inputs ── */
 .input-premium {
-  @apply w-full px-5 py-4 rounded-2xl text-white
-         placeholder:text-slate-600 transition-all outline-none;
-  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
-  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
+  @apply w-full px-5 py-4 rounded-2xl transition-all outline-none;
+  background: var(--input-bg);
+  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
+  color: var(--text-primary);
 }
 .input-premium:focus {
-  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
-  border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.5);
-  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
+  border-color: var(--accent-primary);
+  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-glow);
 }
 
 /* ── Buttons ── */
 .neon-button {
   @apply relative inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2 px-6 py-3 rounded-2xl
          font-bold text-white transition-all duration-300 active:scale-[0.97] select-none;
-  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #8b5cf6);
-  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
+  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-primary), var(--accent-secondary));
+  box-shadow: var(--accent-glow), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
 }
 .neon-button:hover {
-  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(99,102,241,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
   transform: translateY(-1px);
+  filter: brightness(1.1);
 }
 .neon-button:disabled {
   opacity: 0.5;
@@ -72,33 +122,17 @@ h1,h2,h3,h4 { @apply font-display font-extrabold tracking-tight text-white; }
 }
 
 /* ── Animations ── */
-@keyframes fade-in {
-  from { opacity: 0; }
-  to   { opacity: 1; }
-}
+@keyframes fade-in { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
+@keyframes slide-up { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
+@keyframes reveal { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
+@keyframes aura-pulse { 0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); } 50% { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.08); } }
 
-@keyframes slide-up {
-  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
-  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
-}
-
-@keyframes reveal {
-  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
-  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
-}
-
-@keyframes aura-pulse {
-  0%,100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
-  50%      { opacity: 0.8; transform: scale(1.08); }
-}
-
-.reveal        { animation: reveal   0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1) both; }
-.animate-slide-up  { animation: slide-up  0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1) both; }
-.animate-fade-in   { animation: fade-in   0.3s ease both; }
-.animate-aura      { animation: aura-pulse 10s ease-in-out infinite; }
+.reveal { animation: reveal 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both; }
+.animate-slide-up { animation: slide-up 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both; }
+.animate-fade-in { animation: fade-in 0.3s ease both; }
+.animate-aura { animation: aura-pulse 10s ease-in-out infinite; }
 
 /* ── Utility ── */
 .text-balance { text-wrap: balance; }
-.shadow-glass   { box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
-.shadow-glow-indigo { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.35); }
-.shadow-glow-cyan   { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.35); }
+.shadow-glow-indigo { box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow); }
+.shadow-glow-cyan { box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--accent-glow); }