The Zodiac and Music

Disclaimer: with astrology, it is possible to decipher our behaviour or to get a glimpse of the future. This is a theory which cannot be systematically tested. On the other hand, one may wish to follow an easier path, which puts into practice the principles listed in astrology textbooks. In a way, this is precisely the type of practical exercises that we suggest in this Lifestyle column.

We recommend that you follow our advice with both a light and observing mind. Beyond Gourmet, the aim is to understand how each of us behaves in various fields; thus, we can better define and fathom, by deduction, how we have developed our natal predispositions. In addition, why wouldn't we be able to guess the talent(s) which we could harness in the future, according to our astrological profile.

The following information is given for signs in their purest form. Depending on the case, it is advisable that you check your planetary dominant or the sign of your Ascendant, the position, quality and aspects of the significators of the area involved, and if applicable, the position of the planets associated with it. For instance, for family affairs, examine the 4th House and its ruler, as well the Moon; for romance, examine the 5th House and its ruler, as well as Venus, etc.

The large number of books we have read, and more particularly, the experience we have drawn from the study of thousands of charts, urge us to be cautious. However, we thought that it may be interesting to provide a few concrete indications, which will turn out to be accurate, quite often.

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Aries and Music

Rhythm is what matters to you, regardless of the musical genre. It must be pulsating, it must be groovy, in a word, your aim is not to relax when you listen to your favorite artists.

Regarding classical music, Richard Wagner's work, which could be described to be anything except tepid, goes straight to your heart. If not, you love the rock and roll of the seventies, especially the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger, its relentless voice leader. As for current artists, you are enthralled by Lady Gaga and her absolute pitch, her taste for provocation, and her touching facets.

Advice for Aries

If you had to choose an instrument, it would probably be the drums. John Bonham of Led Zeppelin can be your model.

Some Aries Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Aries, Aries rising, or Mars dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 1st House.

These texts about the sign of Aries and Mars might interest you.

Taurus and Music

When it comes to music, you take two qualities to heart, i.e. a certain taste for traditions, and the warmth of human voices. Therefore, you appreciate Italian operas, especially the works of Rossini or of Puccini.

Popular and seasoned artists like Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion, or Adèle delight you with the power of their voice performances. Besides, Adèle was born with the Sun in the same sign as yours. You also appreciate The Boss, the nickname of Bruce Springsteen, who was able to restore the dignity of the patriotic and industrious American middle class.

Advice for Taurus

Your languorous voice may encourage you to take singing as a hobby or even as your profession.

Some Taurus Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Taurus, Taurus rising, or Venus dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 2nd House.

These texts about the sign of Taurus and Venus might interest you.

Gemini and Music

The way you approach music is eclectic and strange. The catchy melodies of pop instinctively attract you, because with you, the desire to dance or to attend a concert is never very far. Diana Ross or the Bee Gees' disco immediately makes you feel the need to move.

It is in fact the energy produced by mythic groups like the Beatles, Coldplay, or U2 that fills you with enthusiasm. You have also listened to slam – sung poetry – or to Californian rap, less aggressive than some others. To satisfy your intellectual bend, you happen to listen to free jazz, or in the classical area, you seek in the repertoire of Mozart, the precocious gifted child.

Advice for Gemini

Try to make parodies with a karaoke machine, and you will have a good time.

Some Gemini Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Gemini, Gemini rising, or Mercury dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 3rd House.

These texts about the sign of Gemini and Mercury might interest you.

Cancer and Music

You like to listen to your favorite playlist in private, whether at home, snuggled in a sofa, or singing at the top of your lungs in your car. In the classical area, the romantic period is usually deeply moving. Waltzes by Schumann or Strauss immediately transport you into the past.

This does not mean that you ignore pop singers like Elton John or Maria Carey who hit a chord with you. Lastly, you appreciate the folk music which brings you back to your roots and encourages your sense of nostalgy of the "Things were better before" category.

Advice for Cancer

If you wanted to choose an instrument, it would be a violin. Renaud Capuçon will inspire you.

Some Cancer Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Cancer, Cancer rising, or the Moon dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 4th House.

These texts about the sign of Cancer and the Moon might interest you.

Leo and Music

You think big very often. Therefore, you are naturally fond of philharmonic orchestras, and you revel in the beauty of a musical ensemble made up of all the families of instruments. You are dazzled by the ceremonial of a prestigious concert hall and its perfect acoustics.

To mention a few examples, Maurice Ravel's Boléro, Berlioz's The Fantastic Symphony, or Beethoven's 5th Symphony inevitably produce their magical effect on you. As for styles like blues, jazz, or pop, you select blue-chip musicians like Elvis Presley, Miles Davis, or Madonna, who was born with the Sun in the same sign as yours.

Advice for Leo

You may become interested in the profession of conductor.

Some Leo Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Leo, Leo rising, or the Sun dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 5th House.

These texts about the sign of Leo and the Sun might interest you.

Virgo and Music

A perfectionist, you are always looking for the perfect sound, whatever its style. In the field of classical music, we could mention Béla Bartók or Pierre Boulez. The virtuosity of a pianist like Lang Lang is very likely to impress you.

Regarding virtuosity precisely, and in a completely different genre, Michael Jackson commanded your admiration. Besides, he was well-known for paying attention to details at every level, for it was his only way to fight his anxiety when he was creating. What is certain is that you do not stand commercial music devoid of intellectual dash. Mylène Farmer or Pink, who both have the Sun in the same sign as yours, dared to explore creations in an elaborate manner.

Advice for Virgo

Do not fear to show your rigor by regularly attending music or singing lessons at the conservatory.

Some Virgo Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Virgo, Virgo rising, or Mercury dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 6th House.

These texts about the sign of Virgo and Mercury might interest you.

Libra and Music

As the old saying goes, "Music has charms to sooth a savage breast." In any case, this is what you think. Therefore, with you, the social dimension is never very far. Regarding classical music, Gustav Mahler as well as Rachmaninov make you swoon. You adore the romanticism of Chopin, who has composed his best piano pieces in honor of George Sand.

Regarding contemporary music, you are not averse to sensual songs by Jennifer Lopez or Ed Sheeran. You are enchanted by musicals, for instance An American in Paris or A Star is born. In a word, it is certain that your little heart is pounding.

Advice for Libra

Try your hand at a celestial instrument like the harpsichord.

Some Libra Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Libra, Libra rising, or Venus dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 7th House.

These texts about the sign of Libra and Venus might interest you.

Scorpio and Music

In the field of music, you do not tolerate sluggishness or any easy way out. Moreover, you have your own tastes, and you do not worry about people's opinions. You even appreciate to be different from what seems consensual.

As for classical music, you succumb to the haunted splendor of Mozart's Requiem or Beethoven's Pathetic. In an entirely different genre, you have an excellent memory of the excesses of punk - The Clash, Sex Pistols – or of hard rock and heavy metal with Deep Purple or Guns' N Roses. Lastly, the claims and rebellious sides of rap may catch your attention. For instance, Eminem of course, or Drake.

Advice for Scorpio

Bank on slightly mysterious genres like Celtic music or even bagpipes.

Some Scorpio Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Scorpio, Scorpio rising, or Pluto dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 8th House.

These texts about the sign of Scorpio and Pluto might interest you.

Sagittarius and Music

Several musical genres may captivate your ears. For instance, you are in awe for the creative spirit of classical composers whose works are full of fire like those of Franz Liszt who blended talent and flamboyance with nomadism.

However, improvisation and the pioneering nature of free jazz also grab your attention. You appreciate particularly John Coltrane and the sensuality of his saxophone. Folk music of the sixties, which includes autochthonous instruments, usually appeal to you. From Joan Baez to Bob Dylan and Birdy, here are the artists you enjoy listening to.

Advice for Sagittarius

Rush to delight in world music when great festivals are organized in the open air like those of Coachella or Glastonbury.

Some Sagittarius Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Sagittarius, Sagittarius rising, or Jupiter dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 9th House.

These texts about the sign of Sagittarius and Jupiter might interest you.

Capricorn and Music

For you, music is a search for the absolute. Actually, you enjoy retreating into your cocoon so you can quiver more deeply with the artists who follow this kind of solo approach. The melancholy of certain sonatas by Schubert, St Matthew Passion by Bach, or even the neo-classical pieces by Yael Naim make you melt, although you do not show your emotion.

In some cases, you are glad to listen to traditional or popular music which are passed down from generation to generation.

Advice for Capricorn

You certainly have the profile required for a musician willing to play an instrument demanding perseverance and strength like a double bass for instance.

Some Capricorn Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Capricorn, Capricorn rising, or Saturn dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 10th House.

These texts about the sign of Capricorn and Saturn might interest you.

Aquarius and Music

Nothing gives you more joy than experimental music. To explore all the existing or imaginary styles and genres, to free yourself from codes, here are what make you happy.

In classical music, you are less receptive to harmony than to the innovative attempts in electro of certain atypical artists. We could mention Björk, Michel Polnareff, Nina Hagen, or Daft Punk for example, but there are many more. It is difficult not to speak of the most famous genius, born with the Sun in the same sign as yours, namely Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His absolute pitch and his virtuosity have enabled this creator to bequeath us a music which seems to come from the heavens.

Advice for Aquarius

Disco-funk, chill-out, or symbolic metal, do not set limits on your taste regarding genre-merging.

Some Aquarius Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Aquarius, Aquarius rising, or Uranus dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 11th House.

These texts about the sign of Aquarius and Uranus might interest you.

Pisces and Music

According to you, better than words, music is the best path to touch the heart and the soul. In classical music, you are fond of Vivaldi, who remains famous for his compositions written for a large variety of instruments. Besides, you are a fan of baroque in general. You also appreciate reggae, especially Bob Marley or Jimmy Cliff who launched an appeal for peace on earth.

Furthermore, you are moved by the extremely expressive creativity of Carlos Santana and his universal tubes. At the same time, mythical groups like Pink Floyd, and the psychedelic sounds of Genesis or The Doors enable you to get high.

Advice for Pisces

Your voice is often special, as if it were inspired by some inner energy. Start to practice singing, and think at the same time of Asaf Avidan.

Some Pisces Examples

You will find on Astrotheme thousands of natal charts of celebrities who have the Sun in Pisces, Pisces rising, or Neptune dominant. The former are sorted in popularity order, whereas the latter are sorted according to the strongest dominant. Since each planet also rules a House – sometimes two houses – you may want to also look at charts having a strong 12th House.

These texts about the sign of Pisces and Neptune might interest you.