The stars love the stars, just like we do. Astrology is beloved by people worldwide, even by some of our favorite celebrities . Let's dive deep into some astrological and zodiac sign references throughout pop music, lyrics, and songs.
Songs That Refer to Astrology or Zodiac Signs
1. "Save Your Tears", Ariana Grande and The Weeknd
In this reflective, bittersweet melody, Grande reminisces about a time she shared with her past lover, whom she felt she took for granted and mistreated. She now regrets the role she played. She refers to this happening under a Pisces Moon , a transit known for nostalgia, heightened longing, and sensitivity.
"Met you once under a Pisces Moon; I kept my distance 'cause I know that you; Don't like when I'm with nobody else; I couldn't help it, I put you through hell"
2. "Venus", Lady Gaga
Gaga sings about many planets that are on par with astrology in this pop track. She talks about love as a force, true to the song title, as Venus is the planet of love, beauty, allure, and attraction.
"Neptune, go; Now serve Pluto; Saturn, Jupiter; Mercury, Venus, uh ha; Uranus; Don't you know my ass is famous?; Mars, now serve for the gods; Earth, serve for the stars."
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3. "Water", Kehlani
In "Water," Kehlani references the Water signs Pisces, Scorpio, and Cancer as she gushes about love, intimacy, and its complexities.
"Swimming with a Pisces every night; Ain't really that deep, but he deep inside; Head like a Scorpio; Shy like a Cancer, water all in them planets"
4. "Suburban Legends", Taylor Swift
In this track, Swift sings about her past. She reflects on what it means to chase your dreams and the complexity of emotional transformation that comes with it.
"I had the fantasy that maybe our mismatched star signs would surprise the whole school when I ended up back at our class reunion walking in with you."
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5. "Bad Habit", Steve Lacy
On this pop track, singer Steve Lacy refers to being a Gemini. He talks about the dualistic nature of his zodiac, which gives him great foresight and analytical skills, and its downsides, such as his indecision about his love interest.
"You can't surprise a Gemini; I'm everywhere, I'm cross-eyed, and; Now that you're back, I can't decide; If I decide if you're invited."
6. "Signs", Beyoncé
In this song, Beyoncé refers to most, if not all, of the zodiac signs. True to the track's title, the song is about her experiences dating various zodiac signs.
"From Capricorns to Aquarius; They all got their different minds; The affection of a Virgo; Which sign matches good with mine."
7. "Aquarius", Tinashe
On this track, pop singer Tinashe sings about being an Aquarius. She discusses topics relevant to the Aquarian archetype, such as societal, political, and governmental issues. In the song, she talks about the incoming Age of Aquarius, well-known in mystical circles. The idea is that the Age of Aquarius will dawn a new era in which we are in tune with our highest potential in humanity, ridding the division that separates us all based on ego.
"Aquarius; The age of Aquarius; The dawn of a new era; Aquarius; Welcome to my world."
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8. "Heart Shaped Box", Nirvana
In this timeless classic, Nirvana refers to Pisces energy. Kurt Cobain was a Pisces himself. The song covers disillusionment, isolation, and escapism—all relevant struggles of this star sign.
"She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak; I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks"
9. "Chemtrails Over the Country Club", Lana Del Rey
In "Chemtrails Over the Country Club," Lana Del Rey contemplates nostalgic, dreamy visions about her lover. In the song, she directly references two astrological placements: her Leo Moon and Cancer Sun.
"Baby, what's your sign?; My moon's in Leo, my Cancer is Sun; You won't play, you're no fun;You're born in December and I'm born in June; My Cancer is Sun and my Leo is Moon."
10. "By the Grace of God", Katy Perry
Katy Perry refers to her first Saturn return on "By the Grace of God." In astrology, our first Saturn return is our first substantial, challenging cosmic push into adulthood, urging us to take responsibility to reshape our life path towards growth and authenticity.
"Was 27, surviving my return to Saturn; A long vacation didn't sound so bad; Was full of secrets, locked up tight like Iron Mountain; Running on empty, so out of gas."
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