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The perfect playlist can take a yoga class from standard practice to sublime. Yoga music can veer into the spiritual realm, be wordless, and even (for better or for worse) get a little clubby. Selections can vary dramatically depending on the class type, teacher, and time of year—particularly if you pull your auditory inspiration from the stars and planets.
For some, like yoga teacher and astrologer Laura Black, sequencing around the stars is an art—one that’s aided greatly by her playlists curated with specific astrological transits in mind.
The Sounds of the Season
Theming yoga classes to sync with specific astrological seasons offers prescriptive energy to play with (and off of), creating a framework for the pace and feel of your flow. While each season of the zodiac comes with a set of general vibes (Pisces season is dreamy! Leo season is bold!), yoga teachers who are also astrologers, like Black are able to delve into specific planetary movements and interactions—which makes for more nuanced practices and playlists.
“If I do a good job of creating the playlist, it’s not just like, ‘Okay, we’re in Taurus season: Taurus Season Playlist!’” says Black. “I’m going for this Taurus season, and all the major astrological transits and Taurus issues that we’re dealing with.”
Black started her astro playlists by collecting music that called certain signs to mind. “Every time I hear a song that feels like a certain astrological sign, I create a playlist,” she says. As the actual season approaches, Black pulls from the master, adding new music and making adjustments to suit the nature of the (roughly) 30-day window.
But the coolest aspect of an astrology-driven musical set? If pieced together well, the collection of songs will effortlessly evoke the spirit of the season.
Black notes that there’s often a correlation between the nature of the season and how she ends up feeling about the accompanying playlist. Take her Aries playlists, for example. “I find myself getting sick of them so fast and impatiently waiting for the next playlist,” she laughs.
Consider compiling your own zodiac soundtracks a means of channeling—and amplifying—existing astro energy.
2025 Astrological Playlists
Though the sort of songs associated with each zodiac season may vary from person to person, each sign’s traits serve as a universal starting point.
For extra guidance, the following 2025 playlists from Black are designed to help you—and your students—move through the year with a bit more alignment. As for the playlists of seasons past? Consider them audio momentos of the year so far.
Aries
Aries is a fiery time marked by courage, resilience, and purpose—making the accompanying music audacious enough to match. Conversely, if things are feeling a bit too fiery, a few cool, calming songs may help get energies back to baseline.
Taurus
Taurus season is all about comfort. “Taurus playlists can go on forever,” says Black. “They’re so yummy.” Opt for sensual, indulgent songs that offer your a sense of ease and enjoyment.
Gemini
Gemini is playful and all over the place, the duality of the sign allowing for some seriously versatile music. Get creative, embrace juxtaposition, and pay attention to the lyrics—this air sign is all about communication.
Cancer
Sensitive, nurturing, and somewhat moody, Cancer season calls for your go-to brand of emo. This isn’t necessarily the sort of emotional that makes you yearn and pine, but rather those gut-punch songs that also feel like home.
Leo
Extroverts and self-proclaimed party people, it’s your time to shine. All things loud, upbeat, and passionate are welcome during Leo season; songs that instantly make you want to dance should take top priority.
Virgo
Meet your most meticulous playlist. Virgo is all about the details, so pay extra attention to arc and tone, and then maybe make another playlist (this one with a more critical ear) for good measure. Whatever you need to do to achieve this season’s characteristic perfection.
Libra
As the resident charmer of the zodiac, Libra’s music is catchy, creative, and effortlessly cool. Libra season is also airy and social, so choose songs that encourage you to hit the town and hang with the people.
Scorpio
Scorpio season is a time of mystery and depth, with the music to match. This playlist is a catchall for the sexiest songs, along with beats and lyrics that awaken your intuition. And if they tend to get stuck in your head? All the better.
Sagittarius
Sag-inspired songs should make you want to take your free spirit to some far-flung destination. Optimistic songs about how we’re all going to live forever belong here—as do your most exotic selections
Capricorn
Capricorn playlists can be as elevated as the sign itself strives to be. “Something about them is always very high quality—go figure,” says Black. This is likely due to Black’s hard work in compiling them, but may also speak to included songs that are elevated and reliable.
Aquarius
Aquarius’ innate eccentricity means that this song selection is likely to get a little weird—in the best possible way, of course. Anything that doesn’t fit in another box can go here, along with your most rebellious jams.
Pisces
Dreamy and intuitive, Pisces songs should inspire a sense of softness and spark your imagination. “I usually end up loving my Pisces playlists the most,” says Black. “They’re always so vibey.”
