Playlists Each Zodiac Sign Needs To Hear
A playlist is a mirror to the mind and soul. The songs we listen to are reflections of our deepest thoughts and feelings. If someone is spending the end of August with “summer depression” by girl in red on repeat, I can already tell that they just can’t wait for fall (yes, I’m “someone”). By channeling our emotions into the music we listen to, we can escape from the busy world around us and learn more about ourselves through the lyrics we relate to the most.
Astrology and the zodiac signs act as tools towards discovering the core characteristics of ourselves. They help us understand what we appreciate most in life, what we were born to achieve, what we find the most difficult to do, and much, much more.
Below are 12 playlists carefully curated to represent each of the zodiac signs. From unskippable bops to new discoveries, from oldies to new releases, each playlist is filled with songs that each sign desperately needs to hear.
Aries (March 21st - April 19th)
An Aries, born between March 21st and April 19th, is courageous and determined. They are passionate about the goals they set, but can often be turbulent and impatient, leading them to have many unfinished projects. They are constantly on the move and will frequently take over the role of leaders; their enthusiastic energy effortlessly motivating others around them. Their playlists should be the background music to their adventures, and should be filled with songs that can match and foster their energy.
Mess Around - Cage the Elephant
Seashore - The Regrettes
Misery Business - Paramore
Glory and Gore - Lorde
bad idea - girl in red
you should see me in a crown - Billie Eilish
Harlem - New Politics
Bleed Magic - I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
Old Yellow Bricks - Arctic Monkeys
Homemade Dynamite - Lorde
Static Space Lovers - Foster The People
Something to Believe In - Young the Giant
Taurus (April 20th - May 20th)
The Taurus is the most materialistic of the Earth signs. They find pleasure in physicalities and admire the material world. They are extremely well-grounded and often enjoy what other signs might see as ‘mundane’ activities (such as gardening, cooking, creating art or working with their hands). They are also very sensual and tactile, finding senses such as taste, smell and touch to be very important in their lives. The music they listen to should be deep and resonant of their inner complexity, allowing them to fully bask in the savory wonders of life that they so heartily appreciate.
Where Skies Are Blue - The Lumineers
Sweet Creature - Harry Styles
La vie en rose - Edith Piaf
Cherry Wine - Hozier
Imagination - Foster The People
Alrighty Aphrodite - Peach Pit
Nowhere Fast - Valley
Movement - Hozier
Garden Song - Phoebe Bridgers
seven - Taylor Swift
People Need A Melody - The Head and the Heart
To Build A Home - The Cinematic Orchestra, Patrick Watson
Gemini (May 21st - June 20th)
Geminis are expressive and quick-witted; always having something to say. They are adaptable to change and are even said to represent two different personalities that they will often switch between at random. They have an open mind and are always looking for fun. Their playlists should be constantly changing from songs they can sing and dance along to, to more serious tunes that they can put on while sitting in perfect silence.
Love It If We Made It - The 1975
Off She Goes - Bad Suns
Beige - Yoke Lore
Partners In Crime - FINNEAS
Hard To Love - The Mowgli’s
Bees - The Ballroom Thieves
Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac
Perfect Places - Lorde
Sweetie Little Jean - Cage the Elephant
Breezeblocks - ALT-J
I Wanna Get Better - Bleachers
42 - Mumford & Sons
Cancer (June 21st - July 22nd)
The sympathetic sign is known to enjoy more relaxing, home-based activities. Cancers are guided by their hearts and will easily get attached to the people around them. They are often selfless and need to be reminded that they have to take care of themselves before they can properly help others. This sign is prone to mood swings and their playlists should be fit to guide them through all of their mixed up emotions.
Pleaser - Wallows
Treat People With Kindness - Harry Styles
The Emotion - BØRNS
I Guess I Just Feel Like - John Mayer
Savior Complex - Phoebe Bridgers
Easily - Bruno Major
Painkiller - Beach Bunny
Love Me - The 1975
Someone New - Hozier
Lay it on me - Vance Joy
Cough Syrup - Young The Giant
This Beautiful Life - Colony House
Leo (July 23rd - August 22nd)
This sign is the most naturally self-confident. They love having fun and being admired, but they are also warm-hearted and generous. They are usually very passionate, which is often what leads them to being such great leaders. Their playlists should feed into their egos and make them feel nothing less than as though they are the main characters in the movie of life.
Kilby Girl - The Backseat Lovers
Remember When - Wallows
Sweet Talk - Saint Motel
See You Through My Eyes - The Head and The Heart
Lights Up - Harry Styles
Radio - Lana Del Rey
mirrorball - Taylor Swift
Somebody Else - The 1975
Fluorescent Adolescent - Arctic Monkeys
Do It All The Time - I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
Sex (EP Version) - The 1975
400 Lux - Lorde
Virgo (August 22nd - September 23rd)
The most organised of the signs; Virgos are hard-working and loyal. They are analytical, but can also tend to be overly critical of themselves and of others. Naturally-born perfectionists with methodical approaches to life, Virgos can easily find themselves paying all of their attention to the smallest details, and forgetting to live in the present. They have difficulty expressing their emotions because they themselves often do not see their feelings as valid or relevant. This sign is born with a feeling that they are experiencing everything for the first time, and their playlists should be relatable and adaptable to all parts of their lives.
7 - Catfish and the Bottlemen
I Want To Break Free - Queen
Two Good Things - Modern Baseball
There Will Be Another - Bronze Radio Return
Bags - Clairo
2 / 14 - The Band CAMINO
No Friends - San Cisco
Sweet Tooth - cavetown
A Dream of You and Me - Future Islands
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
You Seemed So Happy - The Japanese House
Not Part of the Broken Hearts Club - mimi bay
Libra (September 23rd - October 22nd)
Libras are constantly striving for balance and equality, though they despise confrontation and will only do this in a peaceful manner. Partnership is extremely important in their lives, and they like to utilize their other halves as a mirror to themselves. They enjoy sharing with others and their gentleness and harmonious energy is extremely attractive. Their playlists should make them feel at peace and always connected to the world.
Violet - Hippo Campus
You’re My Best Friend - Queen
Wasteland, baby! - Hozier
Saw You In a Dream - The Japanese House
Lost in You - khai dreams
The Love Club - Lorde
Witches - Alice Phoebe Lou
Drive - Oh Wonder
Love Language - Kehlani
White Flag - Clairo
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
peace - Taylor Swift
Scorpio (October 23rd - November 21st)
This is the realistic sign. Scorpios are always looking for the truth and everything that is factual. They are assertive and determined, and often have a mysterious appearance. They hate dishonesty and can be very suspicious or even jealous. Their playlists should be straight to the point, but should also resonate with its listener, as this is also the most sensual zodiac sign.
What You Know - Two Door Cinema
Violet - Bad Suns
Birds Don’t Sing - TV Girl
Sweet - Cigarettes After Sex
Motion Sickness - Phoebe Bridgers
Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead
Hypocrite - Cage The Elephant
baseball - Hippo Campus
Snap Out Of It - Arctic Monkeys
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
Million Bucks - Smallpools
Hate Yourself - TV Girl
Sagittarius (November 22nd - December 21st)
A Sagittarius is constantly looking for an adventure. They go through life wanting to be in touch with the world and they will usually achieve this by travelling. They are curious but very impatient. Their enthusiasm is endless and their open minds and philosophical views are usually what prompt their search for the meaning of life. Their playlists should serve as an escape from day-to-day life.
Hot Rod - dayglow
Canyon Moon - Harry Styles
Sunroof - courtship.
Are You Bored Yet? - Wallows ft. Clairo
Driving to Hawaii - Summer Salt
Sleep On The Floor - The Lumineers
Whole Wide World - Cage The Elephant
Dream Cave - Cloud Control
Aquaman - WALK THE MOON
Rollercoaster - Bleachers
Paris - The 1975
Rocket Man - Elton John
Capricorn (December 22nd - January 19th)
Capricorns are serious by nature. They are incredibly independent and find it easy to manage their time and responsibilities. This sign has a difficult time accepting differences from others that are too far from their own dispositions, and will usually get along better with those who are similar to them. Their playlists should be thought-provoking and insightful.
Heart Out - The 1975
Girl - Jukebox The Ghost
didya think - Arlie
everything i wanted - Billie Eilish
You’ve Got The Love - Florence + the Machine
Sincerity is Scary - The 1975
I Don’t Wanna Dance - COIN
4am - girl in red
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Vienna - Billy Joel
Making Waves - Fatherson
Skinny Love - bon iver
Aquarius (January 20th - February 18th)
This sign is extremely progressive and excellent at problem-solving. They have an easy time listening to others and seeing both sides of an argument. Even though they are usually born shy or quiet, they love to have fun and can be very energetic. Freedom is extremely important in their lives, and they hate to be constrained or limited. To an Aquarius, the world is full of possibilities and their playlists should allow them to feel alive in the best possible way.
Lotus Eater - Foster The People
Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen
Tip Toes - half alive
Who Needs You - The Orwells
Out of My Head - The Wombats
Style - Foster The People
Social Cues - Cage The Elephant
Out of My League - Fitz and the Tantrums
Freaks - Surf Curse
Multi-Love - Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Gooey - Glass Animals
Telescope - Cage The Elephant
Pisces (February 19th - March 20th)
This sign is intuitive and extremely empathetic. As the most tolerant and emotionally intelligent of the zodiac signs, Pisces are usually great at taking care of others. They enjoy spending time alone and appreciating music. They are oftentimes very wise, and their playlists should be filled with passion and beauty.
Aawake at Night - half alive
PrettyGirlz - Willow
California Friends - The Regrettes
Come Alive - The Hip Abduction
In My Life - The Beatles
Where Is My Mind? - Pixies
hostage - Billie Eilish
There’s Still A Light In The House - Valley
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
Lose It - Oh Wonder
The Only Thing - Sufjan Stevens
Moon Song - Phoebe Bridgers