‘Your Sun Sign, Your Musician’ – The Gryphon Music Horoscope

In astrology, the Sun represents the self. In other words, your Sun sign will be an indicator of your core identity, your ego, and your individuality. 

Aries [March 21st – April 19^th] – Lady Gaga.

As the first sign in the zodiac, the Aries Sun is best expressed through a trailblazer like Lady Gaga. Ruled by Mars, the planet of war, Aries individuals run on passionate ambition, facing conflict head-on in true ram fashion. With the Sun exalted in the sign of Aries, self-expression is paramount and unwavering in the face of criticism – a fitting characteristic for a genre-blending, meat-dress-wearing pop pioneer such as Gaga.  

Taurus [April 20^th – May 20^th] – Cher.

Ruled by the planet Venus, Taurus Sun natives are endowed with a certain regal beauty that feels permanent in its steadied earthiness. It is no wonder, then, that the eternal ‘Goddess of Pop’ is also a Taurus. Cher’s patience, self-assuredness and penchant for material indulgence are prime Taurus characteristics. In her own words: ‘I am so slow to anger, you have no idea. I am such a Taurus. But when I get to a place of real anger… you just don’t want to know about it.’ 

Gemini [May 21^st – June 21^st] – Kendrick Lamar.

Naturally, an intelligent lyricist such as Kendrick Lamar would have a Gemini Sun. The Mercury-ruled sign is associated with the third house, the House of Communication, blessing Gemini natives with a keen mental agility. Lamar’s formidable storytelling skills and the intricacy with which he explores a variety of topics is synonymous with Gemini’s detail-oriented curiosity and dynamic communicative skills. 

Cancer [June 22^nd – July 22^nd] – Lana Del Rey.

Cancerians are indeed the most likely zodiac to write flowing, poetic ballads about love and loss – Lana Del Rey is living proof. Known as the sign of the ‘mother’ [quite literally in Lana’s case] and ruled by the moon, Cancer Sun natives possess a notable intuition and a well of emotional depth.  The sign of the Crab craves safety and home comforts, protecting its soft, sensitive core with a thick armoured shell. Lana tends to shield her private life, keeping the details to herself. But the emotional core of her experiences, Cancerian in its receptive tenderness, is laced into her music. 

Leo [July 23^rd – August 22^nd] – Charli xcx.

As Leo is already ruled by the Sun, those with this Sun sign placement are blessed with a natural self-confidence and vitality, the kind that inspires lyrics such as ‘I’m everywhere, I’m so Julia.’ Charli seems to be circled in an ever-present spotlight; adoration flocks to the singer as though it were fated. Her bold magnetism and fearless creativity give her a natural Lioness dominance that shines with Leo’s expressive star quality.

Virgo [August 23^rd – September 22^nd] – Beyonce.

Beyonce is no stranger to her astrological Sun sign. In fact, two of her songs have ‘Virgo’ in the title. Grounded, analytical Virgos are notorious for perfectionism; they accept nothing less than flawless, holding themselves to meticulously high standards in all they do. Beyonce is renowned for her work ethic – with the singer being the most-awarded artist in Grammy history – and crafts both her music and her brand with a detailed, rigorous ingenuity. 

Libra [September 23^rd – October 23^rd] – Childish Gambino/ Donald Glover.

The multi-talented Donald Glover is known for his range of artistic ventures. From his acting and writing skills to the majestic, atmospheric sounds of his 2016 LP Awaken, My Love!, Glover’s expressive labour carries an unequivocally Libran attention to detail. Symbolised by the scales, these intellectual air sings thrive on balance, so it’s no 

Scorpio [October 24^th – November 21^st] – Jeff Buckley

Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the most intense planet in astrology, associated with transformation and the psychological depths of our subconscious. Sun in Scorpio natives are people of extremes, people who write soul-shattering, life-altering lyrics like those of Lover, You Should’ve Come Over. The cherished late Buckley bore a magnetic, mystical creativity, expressing a Scorpio-adjacent plethora of deep, complex emotions through his music.  

Sagittarius [November 22^nd – December 21^st] – Tina Turner.

The late Tina Turner demonstrated the key qualities of Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius – growth, abundance, expansion and higher learning. The rock star had an inspiring level of optimism and perseverance despite the personal hardships she faced, with a bold enthusiasm for life that is so often associated with the Sagittarius sign. Just as Jupiter burns brightly as the largest planet in our solar system, so too did Turner’s stage presence ignite a blazing, fearless energy. 

Capricorn [December 22^nd – January 19^th] – Dolly Parton.

Yes, it’s true – Dolly Parton, who wrote an entire song about tirelessly working 9-5, is a Capricorn. The sign of the Goat is renowned for its resilience, with pragmatic Capricorns possessing an unrelenting capability to plough through even the most adverse of circumstances. Capricorn’s ruler is the karmic planet Saturn, which governs tasks, responsibilities, and time. Parton’s decade-long career is testament to Capricorn’s diligent longevity. 

Aquarius [January 20^th – February 18^th] – Dr. Dre. 

Aquarius are often hailed as the visionaries of the zodiac, brazen and spectacular in their unconventionality. Producer and rapper Dr. Dre embodies the rebellious spirit of Aquarius, as expressed in the 90s rap group N.W.A., with tracks like ‘Fuck tha Police’ protesting police brutality and racial profiling. He is unflagging in his innovation, from his popularisation of the iconic G-funk sound on debut album The Chronic to his launch of the best-selling Beats headphones

Pisces [February 19^th – March 20^th] – Kurt Cobain.

Many famous musicians have Pisces Suns, with the intuitive Water sign having a natural connection to art and music. Kurt Cobain, however, has four Pisces placements in his birth chart, as expressed through the late musician’s deep sensitivity to the world around him. As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisceans are the most empathetic of the 12, absorbing all that came before them with open-armed compassion. Cobain’s lyrics flow with an artistic introspection that mirrors the Piscean quality of pure emotional understanding.  

Words by Charlotte Trenbath