Mercury Retrograde is soon to be upon us (September 27 to October 17) babes, and we’re preparing.
With many of us looking to calm the chaos, we’ve pulled together podcast recommendations that suit your star sign. Whether you’re an intuitive Scorpio, a theatrical Leo or a cautious Taurus, there’s a podcast to feed your soul on Spotify.
Here are our top picks for podcasts, sorted by star signs.
Leo
Leo’s are known for their vivacious energy, theatrical, passionate and artistic nature and are natural-born leaders.
We recommend:
4D with Demi Lovato
Since coming out as non-binary, Demi endeavours to delve into deep conversations that take them and their guests into a 4th dimension.
Single Minded
Hosted by Hannah Furst and her mum Linda, Single Minded is all about dating and the journeys we go on as independent women.
Lady-Brains
This is all about female entrepreneurs, with insights into their knowledge and world-class hot tips on becoming your own boss b*tch.
Scorpio
It’s pretty well-documented that Scorpio’s are investigative and intuitive creatures, with an endless emotional depth that they like to protect at all costs.
We recommend:
Spy Affair
This is a story of deception, appearances and betrayal. It’s sexy and it’s sinister.
The Savvy Psychologist
Dr Monica Johnson hosts this podcast, taking us through the science of psychology in the most relatable and entertaining way. This is one for the over-thinkers.
Trace
Lawyer Nicola Gobbolo has represented some of Australia’s most notorious criminals, all while secretly working as a police informer. These are her stories.
Aquarius
You are known as the more progressive but idealistic person at the dinner party, who out-smarts everyone with creativity and eccentricity.
We recommend:
Old Boys Club
A podcast that helps you *actually* understand Australian politics.
You’re Wrong About
Each week, journalists Michael Hobbes and Sarah Marshall go through people and events that have been miscast in the public imagination. This is the ultimate dinner party trivia.
Oprah: Super Soul
Oprah gets deep into philosophy and understanding our most powerful tool: the mind.
Taurus
Taurus, you’re the most grounded… sometimes to your detriment. You’re concerned with sustainability, you’re a hard worker and also a nurturer. You often worry about everyone else, before yourself.
We recommend:
Wardrobe Crisis
Hosted by Clare Press, the first Vogue Sustainability Editor, this is a fashion podcast all about sustainable and ethical fashion.
The Broke Generation
This is a feel-good finance podcast, filled with honest money conversations and practical tips to save and get ahead as a young person in this economy.
Woman’s Hour
Women’s voices and women’s lives… Woman’s Hour is all about what it means to be a woman, in every area of society, everywhere.
Aries
You’re not afraid to say exactly what you’re thinking. You’re fiercely individualistic and you have boundless energy which makes you a fearless leader.
Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy is the sassy splash of spicy feminism you need on the daily. It’s all provocative conversations, sexual liberty and f*ck the patriarchy energy.
The Business Bible
This podcast will walk you through the A-Z must-knows of starting and sustaining a successful business.
Pisces
You are empathetic, compassionate and thoughtful, mostly because you’re one of the only star signs that is well attuned with your emotions. We love you for it.
We recommend:
Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel
Esther Perel takes you into some of her real-life sessions with couples struggling with infidelity.
Modern Love
Whether it’s a TV series, a New York Times column or a podcast, we can’t get enough of the Modern Love stories. Editors share their favourites on this podcast.
Something Was Wrong
A true-crime docuseries on discovery, trauma and recovery from abusive relationships
Gemini
You’re our banter queens, full of quick wit and inquisitive minds, there’s never a dull moment with you.
We recommend:
Beautiful Anonymous
Comedian Chris Gethard (This American Life) opens up the phone line to one anonymous caller, where nothing is off-limits. Think shocking confessions, to family secrets to philosophical discussions… expect the unexpected.
ICYMI
All the intriguing things that are happening in the deep online abyss right now.
This Is Actually Happening
This podcast brings you the insane true stories of life-altering events and the people that lived them.
Sagittarius
You are an optimistic free spirit, who is brutally honest, intellectual and an unexpected comic.
We recommend:
It’s A Lot With Abbie Chatfield
Reality TV queen and chronic over-sharer Abbie Chatfield tackles the heavy (and the light) stuff on her podcast every week, never ceases to bring us the good content.
Aunty Donna
Comedy for the whole fam.
Emsolation with Em Rusciano
From US politics to Harry Styles’ hair, Em Rusciano covers it all on this pop culture and news podcast.
Virgo
Y’all are logical, practical and systematic with a side of perfectionism.
We recommend:
My Amazing Body
This podcast will teach you things you didn’t know about your body, in an attempt to help you understand and love it that much more.
Stuff You Should Know
There are an endless amount of facts we don’t know. This podcast attempts to cover some of the most niche areas of the world will knowledge that might surprise you.
The Librarian Is In
This podcast is all about literature, books and culture. It will give you a new understanding, appreciation and inspiration for the original form of content.
Libra
You’re a balanced combo of extroverted, cosy, friendly and peaceful. And you get a huge boner over doing the right thing.
We recommend:
Table Manners with Jessie Ware
British musician Jessie Ware hosts a podcast all about food, family and the art of having a beautiful chat.
Beauty IQ
This is Adore Beauty’s podcast, hosted by Beauty Editor Joanne and beauty newbie Hannah, talking about everything beauty.
Capricorn
You’re a go-getter. You have big dreams, you’re ambitious and goal-oriented, so you’re going make it happen.
We recommend:
The Property Playbook
This podcast will help you every step of the way to achieving homeownership.
How I Built This
Host Guy Raz goes behind some of the biggest companies in the world and explores how they got there.
