When it comes to Taylor Swift, everyone has an opinion. Is she one of the most talented, hardworking entertainers of our time or just another out-of-touch billionaire? Depends who you ask. But most people agree she’s got some tricks up her sleeve.
In a recent episode of the New Heights podcast, Taylor said that fans have compared her obsession with dropping sneaky hints, coded messages, and esoteric references to that of the Zodiac Killer. But she’s just doing what she does best: orchestrating the release of her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, with enough hidden clues to keep detectives on the case for years. Her album launches are never standard PR events — they’re more like Rubik’s Cubes designed to snap into place and suddenly make sense. But only on Taylor’s timeline.
For example, in October 2024, Taylor posted a TikTok featuring a sign that read “A12.” An early teaser of her 12th album announcement on August 12th, 2025? 100%. Then there was the final night of the Eras Tour, when Taylor left the stage through an orange door instead of making her usual elevator-lift exit. The vinyl edition of TLOAS just so happens to come in the same tangerine hue. Curious. And remember this year’s Grammy Awards? Taylor wore a sparkly red dress with a capital “T” charm dangling on her upper thigh — a nod to both the first initial of her now-fiancé, football player Travis Kelce, and the lyrics of her song “Guilty as Sin.” But did those 12 glittering rubies on each of her earrings indicate anything coming up for her? It seems fitting for a showgirl.
Playing these cat-and-mouse games is key to Taylor’s massive success. But what’s the astrology behind it all? Let’s take a peek into what makes this pop star a mastermind songwriter, performer, and marketer — and what keeps her fans so dedicated to tracking her every move.
Capricorn stellium: We never go out of style
Taylor’s exact birth time isn’t confirmed, so we don’t know her rising sign. But there are a few things we know for sure. First up: Taylor has a powerhouse stellium in Capricorn.
A stellium means that you have three or more planets in one sign, drawing extra attention to this area of your life. Taylor has Mercury (the planet of communication), Saturn (the planet of structure and discipline), Neptune (the planet of glamour and imagination), and Uranus (the planet of disruption and surprise) all in the sign of the serious sea goat. This cardinal earth sign is practical and ambitious. Ruled by slow-moving Saturn, Capricorn has a reputation for being cautious, deliberate, and focused on playing the long game. Think: quality and staying power rather than fleeting trends. It swoons over anything built to last.
With so many Capricorn placements in her chart, Taylor thinks far ahead about every single song, album, tour, event, and release, anticipating how it will land not just a year from now but in two or three decades. Control freak? Maybe! But this approach is a foolproof way to create something that will outlive the ever-changing algorithms and stand the test of time. When it comes to her career, Taylor leaves nothing up to chance.
Capricorn is also a sign that respects its elders — a trait that can be tracked in her anthology. When Taylor’s songs raise Capricorn-coded questions about her legacy or the consequences of her decisions, she often turns to the past for guidance. She honors the stories of spirits like early film actress Clara Bow or opera singer Marjorie Finlay (who happens to be Taylor’s own grandmother). “What died didn’t stay dead / You’re alive, you’re alive in my head,” Taylor sings on “Marjorie.” Considering all of her Capricorn placements, these lines could also be hinting at her wish to be remembered long after she’s gone.
Mars in Scorpio: Look what you made me do
What’s the battery pack driving all this ambition? Well, it wouldn’t be too off-base to say that a vengeful streak and a hearty dose of “I told you so” energy play a key role. After all, what’s “better than revenge”? How about stone-cold success?
Taylor’s natal Mars — the planet of action and aggression — is in brooding Scorpio, which makes her extra determined and emotionally intense. Mars is at home in this water sign, where it knows how to channel high-voltage feels into secret plans and projects. Sudden outbursts, public meltdowns, or unhinged social media rants? Not for this placement. It’s all stealth and stubbornness.
On the track “Mad Woman,” Taylor sings, “Does a scorpion sting when fighting back? / They strike to kill and you know I will / You know I will.” Astrologically speaking, she’s not kidding. Scorpio is a fixed sign that knows how to hold a grudge from middle school to middle age — and possibly to the grave. It may express its anger subtly, but there’s unmistakable resentment bubbling beneath the surface. Think: tucking grievances into pointed send-off songs (“Dear John”) or reviving old feuds several years after someone less dogged would have waved the white flag and moved on (“thanK you aIMee”).
This jolt of venom adds grit and complexity to Taylor’s work — and reminds the haters not to underestimate her power. And of course, her fondness for coded messages has turned her fans into amateur detectives. Why reveal what’s coming next when you could make your whole career a mystery game that keeps everyone guessing? You can thank Taylor’s Mars in Scorpio for all the juicy intrigue.
Pallas Athena in Pisces: Enchanted to meet you
But it’s not all undercover plots and shadowy schemes. Taylor’s superpowers also have a softer side. Her Pallas Athena — the asteroid associated with strategic thinking — is in imaginative Pisces. This mutable water sign isn’t content with boring, old-fashioned reality. It craves a fairy tale, a peak experience, and a fantasy to swoon over for a thousand years. Like Taylor, Pisces understands the power of wish fulfillment and collective dreaming.
Taylor’s songwriting universe is built on a foundation of heartfelt yearning and make-believe, and she weaves this pastel thread of escapism and optimism through her whole catalog. She even organizes songs around her lucky number, 13: The re-recording of “The Lucky One,” the 13th track on her album Red (Taylor’s Version), has a 13-second intro, and the lyrics include the word “lucky” 13 times. If you need more proof, you can study the many breathless, idealistic love stories that have become her bread and butter: “Romeo, save me,” she sings on the aptly titled “Love Story.”
But Taylor isn’t just a hopeless romantic; she taps into her fans’ desire to find extraordinary meaning in their ordinary lives. Taylor’s songs invite listeners to believe that there really is a knight in shining armor to run away with, or that those angel numbers flickering on your microwave really are sending you a message about your latest fling. For Pisces, everything is a sign — and a cute one. And like sharp-witted Pallas Athena, Taylor does nothing by accident; a lot of clever calculations happen behind those rose-colored glasses. Taylor also offers plenty of crafty ways for fans to prove their devotion to her particular brand of magical thinking. Pass those friendship bracelets, please.
Moon and Jupiter in Cancer: Can we always be this close?
Finally, what’s the glue holding Taylor’s whole brand together? Her ooey-gooey Moon, which is most likely in Cancer. The Moon moved into this sensitive water sign in the early hours of December 13th, 1989, so without a confirmed birth time, there’s a touch of mystery about Taylor’s Moon placement. But for most people born on this day — including Taylor, according to many sources — the Moon was in Cancer.
The Moon is at home in the sign of the crab, where it’s driven to create strong relationships rooted in trust and mutual support. Ultimately, Swift knows exactly where to focus her intense ambition: toward building a deep, unbreakable bond with her fans. She was also born just after a Full Moon, which means she was ready to offer her emotional gifts to the world from the get-go. This may be the reason Swifties are so devoted to her — and so pumped to spot her easter eggs and swap theories about her lyrics. All along, she’s been cracking open the pages of her diary, wearing her heart on her sleeve, and inviting listeners into the roller coaster of her life.
Because her Moon is also snuggled up with Jupiter in Cancer — the planet of good fortune and abundance in the sign of its exaltation — Taylor’s emotional honesty is part of what makes her so magnetic. TMI? Forget it. Vulnerability is her golden ticket. (Fun fact: Taylor is currently in her Jupiter return — a potent astrological period that brings luck and expansion. In Lover-coded Cancer, did someone say engagement?)
Sun in Sagittarius: She’s been the archer
Because Taylor also has a Sagittarius Sun, she’s both outspoken and optimistic. This mutable fire sign is ruled by lucky Jupiter, adding even more “go big or go home” energy to her career. For the adventurous archer of the zodiac, too much is never enough. Cue: Taylor’s seemingly endless parade of releases, including more and more bonus tracks and expanded editions. When Taylor expresses her feelings on this supersized scale, she receives just as much generosity in return. With both her Sun in Sagittarius and her powerful water placements, it’s written in the stars for her. And literary references? She’s got lots of ‘em. Sagittarius is the sign of the scholar and the philosopher. So it’s no surprise she's been known to casually drop references to Aristotle.
What if we told you none of it was accidental?
“Once upon a time / the planets and the fates and all the stars aligned,” Taylor sings on “Mastermind.” But did they? Or did she use her razor-sharp strategic mind and emotional gifts (hey, Pallas Athena in Pisces) to set herself up for success? Looking at her chart, we’d say it’s a mix. She was born to excel at the fine art of the breakup song (courtesy of her Moon and Mars) and the hard work of building a long career (that’s her Capricorn stellium) — plus she has enough luck and stamina written in her chart to bend the heavens to her will (thanks, Sun in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Cancer).
Now imagine what she could do if she channeled all of this heart, strategy, and power into fighting climate change, economic injustice, and genocide. Whenever she starts teasing that era, we’ll be ready for it.
