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A purple and blue hued sky with the symbols of the zodiac signs in a circle. This weeks horoscope offers readers a film recommendation.

Star sign-specific cinematic suggestions

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 9, 2023

Admit it – at this point in the semester, we’re all working hard on any number of things: bouncing back from crisis, internship applications and homework. We all deserve to kick up our feet and relax for a little bit. What better way to relax than...

The blue zodiac signs in a circle in front of a galaxy background. This weeks horoscope gives each reader a haiku to help set their expectations for this week.

Haiku horoscopes to heal your heart

By Abigail Lamoreaux, Chief Copy Editor | April 2, 2023

Life is uncertain right now. Times are hard for a lot of us, for any number of reasons. Yet, we must hold onto hope. Instead of rhyming couplets, I’ve written each sign its own unique haiku relative to how they may be feeling this week.    Aries...

The symbols for each sign laid out in a circle in front of a sunset. This weeks horoscope reveals music for you hidden in the stars.

Horoscopes: Music recommendations from Eilish to Eartha

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

This week, every sign is receiving a song to fit their potential moods or goals as the moon and Mars move into Cancer. This is a time of bold decisions and dealing with fallout.   Aries (March 21 - April 20) Your song: “Death By Glamour”...

Star shaped cracked arranged in the shape of the zodiac symbol for virgo. The horoscopes for this week pair each sign up with a different food ideal for their mood this week.

Food and drink recommendations written in the stars

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

Spring break has come to a close, which means horoscopes are starting up again. To welcome us back, every sign has a recommended food or beverage to match the energy of the week ahead.   Aries (March 21 - April 20) Your meal: Decaf coffee You...

The astrological signs assembled around a white circle on a black background.

Dos and don’ts for the zodiac signs

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

It’s the week before spring break! Here’s how each sign can best use their time before a week of well-earned rest.   Aries (March 21 - April 20) What would make you feel most at peace right now? Do: physically write out your feelings Don’t:...

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...

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...