On September 25, Taylor Swift drops The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, an expanded version of her previous album with four captivating new songs. It centers on her personal life, especially her relationship with her husband, Travis Kelce, and her yearning to put down roots amid the acclaim she’s received. The tunes detail the healing she went through after dealing with an ex, along with the forgiveness she seeks for hurting those on her journey. Such a Sagittarius!
Of course, Swift wouldn’t release new music without an Easter egg. In particular, the numerology of four, the number of songs on the expanded album, speaks to the foundation she wishes to maintain. Four represents structure, stability, and family life. Given that she’s owning her mistakes and striving to move forward into her family era, we can see why the number feels fitting. Plus, the four elements in astrology are forces of life. Fire, earth, air, and water form the foundation of the zodiac signs.
Earth signs such as Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn can relate to “Patient Zero.” The song focuses on the inability to move on as fast as an ex while harboring the pain and frustration that remain after a relationship. Earth signs are reflective and contemplative. They put so much into their commitments that when an ex moves on, it can be hard to understand why they can’t remain friends. They tend to hold on, carrying the weight of past drama because of their soulful, sensitive demeanor.
“Cleveland!” is ideal for the water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. First, IYKYK: Kelce bought a home in the area months before their wedding. That nod to family life has a water-sign vibe. Cancer connects to home, Scorpio to passion, and Pisces to intuition. All three signs tend to go deep into their emotions and commitments. With Kelce’s hometown giving the song its name, his admiration for Swift comes through as he introduces her to his friends. Water signs know how meaningful it is when the layers peel back, and real intimacy begins.
“Pink Clouding” is a song for the air signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. They’ll understand this tune well. At times, air signs get caught up in the next best thing while ruminating on lingering feelings. Their busy minds can pull them in two directions at once. They can talk themselves into an emotion, grow attached to the person who helps them through a hard time, and still find themselves lurking on an ex’s or boo’s social media. Yes, that routine can be addictive and toxic, as Swift notes, but it’s complicated when you’re in the thick of it. Hey, we’ve all been there, amirite?
Fire signs like Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius will hold “Babylon” close to their hearts. Fire signs are impetuous and impulsive. In “Babylon,” someone leaves their simple life for the glitz of fame, only to find that it feels superficial and empty. The cautionary tale reminds fire signs to consider whether they’re willing to pay the price of success. It’s lonely at the top, especially when being watched keeps you from living fully. Fire signs need the freedom to do as they please.