This weekend, we wished Charli xcx a very happy Aug. 3 birthday—which we’ve basically between celebrating every day since her release of her newest album, Music, Fashion, Film, on July 24.
We’ve been positively addicted to each and every new track, in part because Charli’s songs curate their own moods to live in, from feral-on-the-dance-floor energy to curled-up-in-your-feelings vibes. Naturally, she also has music to match every zodiac sign. We went through the discography, thought about what makes each sign tick and matched every single one of you with the anthem you didn’t know you needed.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19): ‘Vroom Vroom’
It’s practically Aries’ motto to ask for forgiveness, rather than permission. That’s also the theme of “Vroom Vroom.” It’s fast-paced and unapologetic—basically the audio version of an Aries walking into a room like they already own it. The sign exudes main character energy, moving first and thinking later, so the track feels like it was written in their honor. It’s just the thing to listen to when you need to get amped up or something big.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20): ‘360’
Taurus is known for being hard-working and self-assured while also having an appreciation for the finer things in life. “360” is the ultimate anthem for knowing your worth, enjoying the success you’ve created for yourself and also seeing your influence trickle out and impact others. Its vibrant, upbeat production feels playful as well as confident as she steps into her power, while also lifting up others who’ve lifted her up over the years.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): ‘Sympathy Is a Knife’
Gemini contains multitudes, known for both their sociable natures and their unpredictable duality. We think Charli captures feelings like these well with her hit song “Sympathy Is a Knife.” In an album about confidence and courage, the song takes us deeper, letting us in on the insecurity and doubts she faces as a star. She can never tell whether the sympathy that others lend her is the real deal or if they’re being fake in order to curry favor with a star. We think any outgoing and bubbly Gemini will relate.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22): ‘Warm’
As a water sign, every one of Cancer’s feelings is dialed all the way up, and “Warm” featuring Haim leans all the way into that soft, emotionally-drenched energy. It’s intimate and vulnerable without ever feeling weak, which is basically Cancer’s superpower, as she finds her love unrequited and begs to know why the other person will never open up and be able to love her back.
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Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): ‘Von dutch’
Charli is a Leo herself, which explains her unbridled boldness and ability to always command the spotlight. Leo was born to be looked at, and “Von dutch” is pure star power from the first second. It’s cocky and confident, exactly like Leo strutting into any room they walk into. Most signs would shy away from becoming the topic of gossip, but Leo loves the attention. They’re more than happy to make everyone obsessed with them.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): ‘Camera’
Virgo is said to be the most detail-oriented of the zodiac sign, and though they like to exude perfection, on the inside, they can be messy, complex and self-critical. We think those thoughts are explored beautifully in “Camera,” a song exploring what it means to be an actress and be able to try on different personas as a means of self-discovery. Virgos can relate even if they’ve never literally acted, understanding the difference between the mask they slip on for others and their truer, deeper selves.
Libra (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): ‘Boom Clap’
Libra runs on romance, balance and that fluttery falling-in-love feeling, and “Boom Clap” is essentially that emotion turned into a song. It’s sweet and dreamy, perfect for a sign that wears its heart on its sleeve and is always halfway into a love story. They know, all too well, that intoxicating feeling of new love.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): ‘Wink Wink’
Scorpio makes a game of remaining a mystery, making you work to truly get to know them—a feeling we also get from Charli’s new song, “Wink Wink.” It’s a song about putting on a persona and the gulf that can exist between how you feel and how others view you, especially if they hang on to past version of you. Ironically, Scorpio never forgets, and even when they tell you exactly who they are, the reality can be a little more complicated.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): ‘365’
Sagittarius needs freedom, spontaneity and a reason to leave the house, and “365 u” feels like an invitation to chase that high. It’s chaotic yet optimistic as she sings about endless partying, keeping up the fun every day of the year, which tracks for a sign that’s always down for whatever’s next. If there’s any sign that can keep up, it’s Sagittarius.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): ‘1999’
While most people know Capricorn for their work ethic and all-work-no-play attitudes, it’s also important to understand just how nostalgic and whimsical the sign can be. We immediately associate them with “1999,” also featuring Troye Sivan, as a song about yearning for old times and wishing things could go back to the way things were. Both Capricorn and the song see the past with rose-tinted glasses, but we also wouldn’t mind being able to relive the ’90s for a while.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): ‘Card Declined’
Aquarius is a sign that’s all about authenticity and independence, which is why they’ll love the tongue-in-cheek boldness of her new song, “Card Declined.” It’s a track tearing down materialism and the desire to follow every trend, buying new things and just as quickly abandoning them in order to fit in. Charli is fully aware of something Aquarius knows well—that things like smiles and personalities can’t be bought, however hard we try.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): ‘I might say something stupid’
Pisces lives in their feelings and their daydreams, and “I might say something stupid”‘s fuzzy, vulnerable, overthinker energy feels like a Pisces diary entry set to music. The song is a reflection on social anxiety and holding back for fear of making a fool of yourself. It’s soft, anxious and deeply emotional—the hallmarks of this sensitive water sign.
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