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A blue and orange sunset where the zodiac signs are shown in front of the orange side of the sky.

Weekly horoscopes: Feb. 26 – March 4

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | February 26, 2023

We are officially in Pisces season! This week, every sign has been given advice via rhyming couplet (in iambic quatrameter!), written by yours truly.    Aries (March 21 - April 20) Shenanigans can hurt your cause – So follow all the...

The symbols of the astrological signs in a circle lit up in front of a sky background.

Weekly horoscopes offers films handpicked for you

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | February 19, 2023

Another new format this week? It’s more likely than you think. This week, I’m recommending movies to watch and/or emulate as you go about your daily life.    Aries (March 21 - April 20) Your movie: “The Matrix” (1999) dir. by Lilly...

Zodiac symbols on a white piece of paper with shiny golden hearts on top.

Weekly horoscopes: Feb. 12-18

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | February 12, 2023

Valentine’s Day is upon us! Even those without a significant other can practice perhaps the most important kind of love this week: self-love. Here are the dos and don’ts for each sign this week.   Aries (March 21 - April 20) Unlearn...

Cookies with red and white frosting on them sitting on an astrology chart.

Weekly horoscopes: Feb. 5-11

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | February 5, 2023

We’re trying something different this week: food and/or drink recommendations! You can take them literally and try out these recommendations, or you can try to cultivate a similar “vibe” to what your sign’s recommendation is. Aries (March 21...

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Weekly horoscopes: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | January 29, 2023

We’re returning back to the classic format this week. Just because we’re shaking things up this semester doesn’t mean we can’t come back to tradition once in a while! Aries (March 21 - April 20) Unleash your aggression. Don’t misconstrue...

A wheel of the astrological signs against a space background.

Weekly horoscopes: Jan. 22-28

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | January 22, 2023

Happy second week of classes! This week, I’m recommending songs to either match your potential mood or to maybe alter it for the better.  Aries (March 21 - April 20) Your song: “Extraordinary Machine” by Fiona Apple Fiona Apple may be...

The astrological signs against a space background.

Weekly horoscopes: Jan. 15-21

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | January 17, 2023

Horoscopes have returned! Along with the new year comes new plans for the series – we may switch up the format from time to time. Expect dos and don’ts, song recommendations, short poems and more this semester. Aries (March 21 - April 20) This...

Even when a planet goes direct, falling out of retrograde, there is still a shadow period before and after it, which marks similar but less intense effects.

Weekly horoscopes: June 1 – June 7

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | June 1, 2022

Happy Pride Month! The new moon occurred on Monday, which means the sun and moon were in Gemini. This means interesting things in terms of duality, especially because Gemini is the sign of the twins. Also, Mercury goes direct this week! Life is about...

The start and end dates of each sign change slightly every year.

Weekly horoscopes: May 25 – May 31

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | May 25, 2022

Mars entered Aries yesterday, which is where this planet feels at home. In matters of work and communication, we will likely be more quick to display directness and even aggression. We will naturally find strength in various areas of life during this...

The astrological signs shown in a sticker pop art style on a light blue background.

Weekly horoscopes: May 18 – May 24

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | May 18, 2022

For the astronomically inclined, May 15 was a wild day. There was a full moon and lunar eclipse in Scorpio, lovingly called a “blood moon.” This, paired with Gemini season incoming, means that we are called to pursue peace and quiet whenever we can....

The zodiac signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) illustrated in a chalkboard style.

Weekly horoscopes: May 11 – May 17

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | May 11, 2022

Congrats to all graduating seniors! Mercury has officially gone retrograde and will remain so until June 3. Many of us will feel unsettled or struggle showing our emotions for a time. Don't be afraid; eventually the storm will pass, and we will emerge...

The zodiac signs are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Weekly horoscopes: May 4 – May 10

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | May 4, 2022

The recent new moon and eclipse has opened many doors for some people, but it has been overwhelming and discouraging for many others. Whichever category you fall into, know that what you’re feeling is valid. It would do well for many of us to remember...