Yes, you heard it right! Spotify, in collaboration with astrologer Chani Nicholas, has launched its own Cosmic Playlists. They curated 12 playlists, each crafted according to the sign’s astrological readings for the month. What’s more fun is that each playlist will be updated every month to keep up with the movement of the cosmos.
All astrology enthusiasts must be raving about this right now, but whether you believe that retrogrades, eclipses, and alignments affect your fate or not, don’t let January end without giving it a listen. You never know if your newest favorite tracks might be hiding in these playlists.
It’s your season, Aquarius! It’s quite evident on your playlist that love is definitely on your mind, with Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love” to a Yoke Lore’s version of “Truly Madly Deeply.” You are also giving more attention on yourself lately and you have come to realize how mature you are now compared to before. Pat yourself in the back and just keep the good vibrations, listen to “Washed Out” and reminisce:
Close my eyes
Think about the old times
What’s it all about?
The feeling when it all works out
We’ll be gone for a few nights
Meet up with the old crowd
Music’s playing so loud
It all feels right
It All Feels Right
You might be disappointed with your playlist this month, Virgos. It may appear too sad for your taste—especially as it starts with an overture-like track entitled “I Carried This for Years.” You’ve probably been having a hard time this month, or maybe you’ve already gone through that January slump like the true fighter that you are. However, do not fret, Virgos. The playlist greatly shows how you rise from the ashes and overcome all the challenges and hardships life throws at you. Just like what Active Child says in his song, “keep your head up, hold your head up, even though it’s a cruel world.” If you’re still feeling lost and confused Virgo, listen to this:
The sun’ll come out
Nothing good ever comes easy
I know times are rough
But winners don’t quit
So don’t you give up
The sun’ll come out
But we’ve been struggling endless days
Someday we’ll find the love
’Cause after the storm’s
When the flowers bloom
After The Storm
It’s all about you and your friends this month, Libras (just look at your playlist and you will see most of the tracks have the word “friends” on the title). But this could only mean good things for you—more opportunities will be opened up for you this January. You have been a great social butterfly and just like what APRE says, “everybody loves you,” which really translates on your playlist this month. It’s all about upbeat and fun tracks that lets you celebrate the gift of friendships. Spend time with your friends and keep them dearly, because we know they are the treasures you surely want to take care of. Put on your party outfit, call your friends, and dance away with this song:
All my friends are wasted
And I hate this club
Man I drink too much
Another Friday night I wasted
My eyes are black and red
I’m crawling back to you babe
All My Friends
Your playlist this month is quite chill, Taurus. You’re known to be persistent and you always want to get the job done—and you’re doing great with that. However, there is still something inside you that feels lacking. Don’t worry! You’re on your way to discover it, and we’re confident you’ll figure it out in no time. See, even your playlist agrees—it’s got two songs about silver linings just for you. That only means good things are coming your way. Learn and grow, Taurus. Learn and sing this song:
We grew from one to another
Learning what we would fall into
Attraction tells when what want most
Found found heard where I’d gone
Some things had changed
But others stayed the same and you
You had your stories
Some different stories I left behind
I knew then what I know now
I may lose it for a second now and then
Now & Then
This month’s playlist shows more of how you are slowly putting your guards down as you try to enjoy what life offers. Sagittarius has a very diverse playlist this month, starting with Ariana Grande’s “God is a Woman” to a country and bluesy Santana track–which, as you already know, really manifests your personality. It’s time for you to show your real self and embrace your freedom. Stop overthinking and doubting, Sagittarius. Play it by ear, and listen to what Mac Miller wants to say:
Movin’ so fast, the clock looks slow (slow)
Water my seeds ’til the flower just grow, yeah
Love so much that my heart get broke
I don’t really know how the normal shit go, so
I guess I just play it by ear, silence is all that I hear
Listenin’ close as I can, growin’ up (123) jump
Wings
You’re feeling sexy this month, Aries! You got “Skin” by Dijon and Rihanna’s “Sex With Me.” You are coming out really strong this month because you’re quite in touch with your emotions right now. You are learning to take the lead. Keep it going, you are about to discover what fearless truly means. Keep that fierce attitude and flaunt it with this bop:
’Cause I’m crazy and I’m sexy then I’m cool
Little rough around the edges, but I keep it smooth
I’m always left of center and that’s right where I belong
I’m the random minor note you hear in major songs
And I like that
I don’t really give a fuck if I was just the only one
Who likes that
I never like to follow, follow all around, the chase is on
I Like That
Oh Scorpio, your playlist this month is very, well… YOU! You have “King of Everything” to “All Gold Everything!” Most of the songs in your playlist have powerful beats and strong lyrics—which is a lot like your personality, ain’t it? What more should I say to you Scorpio? You already know what you want to do, so do it, and slay!
You should see me in a crown
I’m gonna run this nothing town
Watch me make ’em bow
One by one by, one
One by one by
You should see me in a crown
Your silence is my favorite sound
Watch me make ’em bow
One by one by, one
One by one by (one)
You Should See Me In A Crown
There are a lot of things happening for you this month, Pisces. You are “Busy Earnin’” just like what the first song in your playlist says! But always keep in mind, too much of everything is definitely not good for you. You have a very powerful lineup of female bosses on your playlist this month—from Beyonce’s “Run The World” to Rihanna’s “Work.” You are on a roll this month, no doubt! However, be careful not to overdo things even if you are feeling it. Just take a time out and just let Ariana remind you that:
It feels so good to be so young
And have this fun and be successful, yeah
I’m so successful, yeah
And, girl, you too, you are so young
And beautiful and so successful, oh, woah, yeah
I’m so successful
Successful
Your playlist this month consists of songs about different places and languages like Lupe Fiasco’s “Paris, Tokyo” and Coldplay’s “Amsterdam” to “Tout Oublier” and “Me Voy.” “It definitely embodies what a real Gemini is: always up for adventure! If there is one thing that you really despise, it’s definitely boredom. You never want to be stuck in the same places and same scenarios twice. You can be—and choose to be—really spontaneous in life. Speaking of spontaneity, here’s Shawn Mendes trying to decide what to do and maybe some of you Geminis are probably feeling it, too:
All it’d take is one flight
We’d be in the same time zone
Looking through your timeline
Seeing all the rainbows, I
I got an idea
And I know that it sounds crazy
I just wanna see ya
Oh, I gotta ask
Lost In Japan
Capricorns are often described as cold and repressed but the truth is that they are just really practical and makes objective decisions in life. You know when and how to cut off toxic people in your life and your playlist really captures that trait of yours, Capricorn! From Nao’s Bad Blood to Caught Out There by Kelis. Don’t worry Capricorn, you are doing good! Play this Mariah Carey song to remind you every day that:
No
You ain’t gonna lie to my face no more
Hit me with “I’m sorry” but I’m sorry, no
Na na na na na na na na na na
No
Get me Ed Shapiro on the phone, case closed {chuck it}
You shoulda’ known that it’s bigger than you
You’ll never know what I already knew
After everything I already been through
I can’t waste no time, pay no attention to you
A No No
Your playlist this month is full of positive tracks, Cancer! The future is definitely bright for you. From 99 Neighbors’ “Champion” to Jay Rock’s “WIN.” Cancers are usually motivated by their gut—you are run by your feelings rather than your thoughts on certain things. It’s good that you are listening to your intuition because right now, it sure is serving you some real goodness. Listen to this while you hustle:
Mama said don’t give up, it’s a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I’d hate to see you waiting
They say it’s all been done but they haven’t seen the best of me
So I got one more run and it’s gonna be a sight to see
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn’t make a killing
Didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Money
January is your time to shine. You have always loved being the center of attention and now, the stage is set and the lights are focused on you, Leo. The show will soon start, and the only thing that we are waiting for is your cue. Your playlist this month is full of empowering songs—which is great for you as you prepare yourself for your big reveal.
So my love, keep on running
You gotta get through today, yeah
There my love, keep on running
Gotta keep those tears at bay, oh
Oh, my love, don’t stop burning
Gonna send them up in flames
In flames
Don’t stop, tomorrow’s another day
Don’t stop, tomorrow you’ll feel no pain
Just keep moving, oh
Don’t stop the past’ll trip you up
You know, right now’s gotta be enough
Just keep moving
Flames
Art by Pearl Antoinette Sevilla
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