Today, Ariana Grande released her eagerly anticipated eighth album petal, and we’ve basically been living in it since.
Its 12 dreamy pop tracks mean there’s a song for every mood and occasion, and whether she’s singing about being uncertain in love, the trials and tribulations of fame or learning not to be responsible for other people’s feelings, her tracks manage to be as catchy as they are emotionally resonant. After listening through the project more times than we can count, we’ve matched each track to its zodiac soulmate. Scroll down to find your sign and the petal song that was basically tailor-made with you in mind.
(petal via Babydoll Music)
Aries (March 21 – April 19): ‘freak’
Aries doesn’t do subtle, and neither does Ariana Grande’s “freak.” It’s a delicate but self-assured track about refusing to bend to anyone else’s whims. She’s done dealing with other people’s projections about who she is and what she should be, calling them freaks for trying to take control of her life, and asserting her own identity in the process.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): ‘stay’
Taurus is the sign that values loyalty above almost everything else, so “stay” was always going to be their track. This song is about wanting to hold onto something good and steady, while fearing the possibility of losing it, which tracks perfectly with the sign approaches love, friendship and basically every relationship in their life. Once Taurus is in, they’re all in, and they’re not going anywhere without a fight.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): ‘kiss me’
As petal‘s opening track, “kiss me” sets the tone right off the bat with a flirty, playful sound paired with lyrics of yearning and heartache about the end of a relationship. Both ideas give off major Gemini energy while also matching the sign’s duality. It balances lightness with the dark as she clings to love and begs for one last change to make it work.
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Cancer (June 21 – July 22): ‘nowhere, nobody’
The album closer “nowhere, nobody,” is soft, reflective and deeply emotional, which makes it the perfect match for the sign that feels everything on a cellular level. Cancers process their feelings slowly and privately, often needing quiet time to sit with what they’re going through before they can move forward. “nowhere, nobody” mirrors that same introspective, tender energy as she decides that she doesn’t need a promise of forever to allow herself to love deeply. Ariana herself is a Cancer, and this track may embody her essence better than any other on the album.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): ‘petal’
Of course, the title track, “petal,” belongs to bold Leo. This is the song the entire album is built around, much like how Leo tends to be the center of attention in whatever room they walk into. “petal” is about being able to grow and bloom even in the harshest of circumstances, which speaks to the sign’s natural resilience and their refusal to ever dim their own light.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): ‘warning signs (interlude)’
Virgo is a detail-oriented sign that notices everything, and they definitely notice red flags before anyone else does. “warning signs” (interlude) is all about finally honing in on that instinct and the quiet awareness that something’s off even when you can’t fully explain it yet. Virgos are wired to analyze, protect and pay close attention to the little things, so they, too, notice when they’re being under-appreciated and having the world demanded of them.
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Libra (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): ‘like i do’
Libra runs on connection, and “like i do” is a song about learning the difference between fanatical admiration and authentic attachments. Ariana understands her influence, and despite being romantic to a fault, she’s recognized that she’s not responsible for the way others put her on a pedestal, and even though she does technically need her fans’ love, that won’t be what defines her.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): ‘hate that i made you love me’
Scorpio is known for being emotionally layered, mysteriously alluring and slightly vindictive, and “hate that i made you love me” ticks all of those boxes. It’s not Ariana’s fault that her time in the spotlight has made the world fall in love with her, and she’s even begun to feel guilty for becoming so infatuated with their mental image of her that doesn’t really exist. It’s not her fault she’s so irresistible, and she knows just how messy that makes the situation, even if it’s not her fault in the slightest.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): ‘oh well’
Carefree and independent Sagittarius never gets stuck for long, and the moving beat of “oh well” has that same breezy, moving-on attitude baked into every line. Sagittarius handles setbacks by shrugging them off and looking toward whatever’s next, and this matches that instinct to keep it light, let go of what’s holding you back and keep it moving.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): ‘never get over me’
Confident and unshakeable Capricorn works hard for everything they have and knows their own worth, just like Ari in “never get over me.” The sultry R&B track shows the artist knowing precisely what she brings to the table, setting the bar high with her one-of-a-kind love and knowing that no matter where he looks, her ex will never find a replacement that comes even close.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): ‘bad thing (bunny hop)’
If there’s one sign known for marching to the beat of its own drum, it’s Aquarius, and “bad thing (bunny hop)” conveys that same unconventional, playful spirit, with a romantic twist. The sign doesn’t fall in love easily, building relationships on friendships and true feelings of connection, and this upbeat track is about falling suddenly and unexpectedly for someone, and kind of wishing you hadn’t, with feelings defying logic.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): ‘big feelings’
And finally, every emotion hits different when you’re a sensitive Pisces. In “big feelings,” Ariana uses the words of its title to describe the love of her partner that might be greater than what she feels for them in return, and having complicated feelings about the arrangement. Rather than pushing him away, she decides to step up and offer as much support and nurturing as she can, and perhaps increasing the strength of her own feelings in the process.
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