Your Ideal Match is Gemini! (May 21 - June 20)

Your ideal match is a Gemini! You’re looking for someone who’s tons of fun, and can adapt to many different social situations. These air signs are curious people; they need to explore and try everything at least once. While their need for constant stimulation may not make them the best partners for monogamy, they are excellent partners in crime. Dating a Gemini is like dating your best friend: be prepared for lots of adventures and laughs. Gemini are always two times the fun.

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Your Ideal Match is Taurus! (April 20 - May 20)

Your ideal match is a Taurus! You want someone who’s stable, down-to-earth, and naturally romantic. Taurus’ are ruled by Venus - the planet of love and beauty - so when these Earth signs get struck by Cupid’s arrow, their default is the heart eyes emoji. Taurus’ value comforts, and appreciate the finer sensual things like lotions, massages, chocolate, and plush fabric. When you shack up with this romantic lover, prepare yourself for some serious indulgence… followed up with some next level nap time. After all, relaxing can be super exhausting.

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Your Ideal Match is Aries! (March 20 - April 19)

Your ideal match is an Aries! You want a partner who knows how to take charge, is no-bullshit, and commands a space with their sheer presence. Aries’ dgaf attitude might be a lot for some people, but you love their bold approach to life. Aries want to win, so for these fire signs, romance is a conquest. It’s not hard to spot an Aries bae (hint: they’re the loudest person in the room), but keeping them interested is a whole other story. Don’t expect all the lovey dovey stuff, for these Aries, the fuel to any healthy relationship is energy. So grab some Redbull and hang on tight - this is going to be a wild ride.

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Why Beyoncé's “Formation” Had to Come Out During Aquarius Season

Aquarius is the genius of the zodiac -- revolutionary ideas and shaking up the status quo are concepts deeply entrenched in this air sign’s ideals. Aquarius loves to constantly learn, teach and take what we consider to be unchangeable truths and view them through a new lens.

Pop culture can be revolutionary, too, and this year’s sun in Aquarius brought a new deluge of discussions about race and blackness in America to the top of our news feeds. This in itself is nothing new; the Black Lives Matters movement has decidedly shifted the topics from taboo to necessary and this time around, the dialogue centered around Beyoncé’s latest music video and single, “Formation.” 

Beyoncé, famous for being in control of her image and keeping her opinions under wraps (the woman is a Virgo, can we blame her?) dropped the deeply political video the day before she was set to perform at the Super Bowl’s Halftime Show. 

Predictably, the Internet went into a frenzy, but this was more than a typical update from the elusive Unofficial Queen of the World. The beautifully shot video is full of striking imagery: Beyoncé lays upon a sinking New Orleans police car.

A small boy in a black hoodie (the same article of clothing that sealed Trayvon Martin’s fate in 2012 at the hands of George Zimmerman) and police in riot gear raise their arms, evoking “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot,” the rally cry of those who protested the murder of unarmed Michael Brown in August of 2014. 

Blue Ivy Carter wears her hair naturally and is seen in moments of genuine play. Beyoncé dances around a southern gothic home while singing praises of her black features. When Beyoncé speaks, the world falls silent and takes notes. Her influence is undeniable and the fact that she is using it to spread this message of black power--as well as black suffering--is monumental.  

February's New Moon in Aquarius fell on Super Bowl Sunday, bringing with it a powerful surge for ethical grounding. Once again Beyoncé’s performance feels very much in alignment with the New Moon’s intentions to highlight what is chaining us and as well as how to break free. 

Rather than cynically second-guessing a pop artist's every move, the New Moon in Aquarius urges us to look at the bigger picture and recognize an opportunity for us all to engage in a critical moment. With 111.9 million mesmerized viewers watching (it is Queen B, after all), Beyoncé commanded the country with a group of dancers, all black women with natural hair, wearing outfits reminiscent of the Black Panthers of the 1960s.

With their fists raised, it’s clear that this Aquarius season is bringing with it a powerful message: change is inevitable and necessary and we’re in the midst of its electric grasp, whether you like it or not.

FROM THE VAULT: CRUEL INTENTIONS

From The Vault is a series in which we analyze classic TV & Film characters to determine their matching astrological sign.

You can’t discuss 90s Teen Films without devoting a substantial amount of time to Cruel Intentions. The 1999 cult favorite is a tale of seduction ripe with some of the genre’s classic tropes—there’s backstabbing, hot high school students ruining lives with no parental supervision and liberal amounts of incestuous temptations. You know, typical teen stuff.  

KATHRYN MERTEUIL: SCORPIO 

With the ease at which she manipulates every living human around her, Kathryn is undoubtedly a Scorpio. She’s sexually liberated and will remind you of it at every possible opportunity. Scorpio is the sign of transformation and death (very chill concepts) and natives in this sign adore holding power and influence, and don't care about using secrecy to get there. If you’re still having doubts, just recall that Kathryn hides cocaine in her rosary which is perhaps the most Scorpio piece of imagery in the entire history of cinema.

SEBASTIAN VALMONT: LIBRA

Like his step-sister, Sebastian is no stranger to sex. That along with his natural inclination to flirt his way in and out of most situations, Sebastian is probably a Libra. Venus, the planet of love, luxury and culture rules Libra —which means when they fall for someone, they fall for that person's mind and essentially plummet toward the ground. Simply put, Libras love to love. Why else would Sebastian literally die for his beloved, Annette, a person he has known for truly no more than eight weeks? 

ANNETTE HARGROVE: VIRGO

Oh, Annette. Kind, chaste Annette. The headmaster’s daughter and the object of Kathryn and Sebastian’s bet is without a doubt a Virgo. Beyond the fact that she is a Certified Virgin (she published a think-piece about the virtues of abstinence, for crying out loud) she is also analytical and helpful, both important Virgo characteristics. You can just tell she has that Protestant work ethic! Beyond that, she views Sebastian with a precision that few others have dared to do and her skepticism toward his seductive tendencies prove her to be worthy of the grounded earth sign. 

CECILE CALDWELL: ARIES

Cecile is at times (okay, predominately) naive, but she’s always real and straightforward making her most likely to be an Aries. As the baby of the zodiac, those with a sun in Aries are energetic and optimistic. Cecile may be young and inept at spotting deception, but she is definitely eager to please and make friends.   

Michael Jordan AND Michael B. Jordan Are Aquarians

Now that's some real Aquarius inception right there.

Michael Jordan and Michael B. Jordan are two talented superstars in their respective fields—although Michael Jordan did shine as an actor in the best movie ever, Space Jam. Aquarians are known for being determined and limitless, which is why it makes perfect sense that these two MJs are so successful. 

Michael Jordan broke records and completely transformed the game of basketball. Sure, he dabbled in baseball for a hot sec, but he kept striving and winning and never giving up. Michael B. Jordan is the same way. He had two breakout roles in Friday Night Lights as Vince Howard and The Wire as Reggie Montgomery. He doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon, either, which is pretty clear in his powerful performance in Creed. Cheers to these two incredible Aquarians.

Michael Jordan and Michael B. Jordan are both sports superstars

Aquarians are extremely supportive, just like MJ & MBJ

They're independent and forge their own paths

Aquarians Michael Jordan and Michael B. Jordan will leave you passionate and interested in WHATEVER THEY CARE ABOUT.

But most of all, people respect them and they respect everyone.

Stay awesome, Michaels