Curious how the stars align with your day-to-day in State College? Read on for a townie take on the local places and experiences that fit your cosmic vibe! From driven, determined Aries to reflective, daydreamy Pisces, there’s a little Centre County celestial guidance for everyone.

P.S. Sun sign description not feeling quite right? Take a peek at your rising sign, too! Many people relate strongly to both. Learn how to find your rising sign below!

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Bold, ambitious, competitive

You’ve got a “Let’s try it. Like, right now!” attitude. Whether it’s hiking a steep trail, taking a spontaneous road trip, or starting a new project, you like to dothings (not just talk about doing them.) No one’s surprised when they see you competing, leading, or taking on a new challenge.

Local Aries-Approved Activities: Conquering Standing Stone Trail’s Thousand Steps, crushing a strength, pilates, or cycling class at PYP, finding a new hobby and then – oops, you did it again! – becoming a local guru on the topic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Reliable, patient, lover of comfort

You love a relaxed, sensory experience. Something that allows you to slow down, take a breath, and maybe even feel a little luxurious. (Bonus points if a good snack and beautiful view are involved.)

Local Taurus-Approved Activities: A date night cooking class at Taste Buds Kitchen, unwinding in the pottery studio at the Rivet, or enjoying an unrushed al fresco meal at ReFarm Café after a spa day. (Indulging in the Head Spa at Artemis? A massage at Revive? A pedicure at Looks? A facial at AM Skincare? Lucky you, opportunities to pamper yourself locally abound!)

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

Versatile, curious, communicative

Variety? Love it. Learning something new? Yes, please. Getting into a random convo with someone you just met and walking away energized, with a new idea or perspective? That’s you. If it gets your brain going, you’re in your happy place.

Local Gemini-Approved Activities: Catching a show at Happy Valley Improvor Tuesday night Pub Trivia at Voodoo Brewing, starting a book club with the new friends you made at said improv or trivia, and having that book club regularly morph into late-night brainstorming conversations about how to solve local issues. Or, learning something new at trivia and finding yourself 12 podcast episodes deep on the topic a few days later.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

Nurturing, intuitive, protective

You’re the one who knows everyone’s name in the office, in the neighborhood, and at the coffee shop. You love feeling like “a regular” and take the time to remember what’s going on in people’s lives. You’re a softy (overt or covert!) who loves nostalgia, asking thoughtful questions, and processing your feelings.

Local Cancer-Approved Activities: Hitting up the Boalsburg Farmers Marketto get all of the ingredients to make a beloved family recipe for a special occasion, finding yourself in a spontaneous, deep convo with a neighbor about the tough time they’ve been having while out on a walk, or settling into an evening of MOTH-style storytelling at State of the Story and leaving feeling more connected than when you arrived.

LEO (July 23-August 22)

Confident, creative, dramatic

You’re the neighbor who hosts the potluck (with a fun theme that everyone still talks about years later.) You love being surrounded by community, being in a creative flow, and hyping others up and helping them succeed. Shared joy keeps you going.

Local Leo-Approved Activities: Rediscover State College Townie Takeovers, gathering a bunch of friends for dinner downtown and a screening at the Centre Film Festival, and hosting that killer potluck!

VIRGO (August 23-September 22)

Analytical, practical, detail-oriented

You’re the friend who keeps things running smoothly. (And are often behind the scenes, noticing the little things and quietly making them better.) Spending solo time over the weekend creating a new spreadsheet to optimize vacation planning, organizing a closet, or diving into a new practical skill that will make your life more efficient? Don’t threaten you with a good time!

Local Virgo-Approved Activities: Taking an early morning walk through the Arboretum while listening to a podcast about your newest interest. Optimizing your health with a sauna or cold plunge session at Vitality Wellness and grabbing a nourishing juice from K2 Roots afterwards. Stopping by Centre Markets for local ingredients and spending the afternoon making a big pot of soup – some for your freezer and some to drop off to a friend going through a hard time. And volunteering at the local food bank (or animal shelter, or women’s resource center, or…)

LIBRA (September 23-October 23)

Diplomatic, charming, social

Beauty and harmony. Balance and fairness. Quality one-on-one time. That’s the Libra way.

Local Libra-Approved Activities: An Eden Valley coffee date with a friend (you’re choosing a window seat overlooking the creek and sharing a yummy pastry, of course!) and then browsing Arcadian together and weighing which piece of vintage artwork is just right to finish off the room you’ve been redecorating.

SCORPIO (October 24-November 21)

Passionate, intense, magnetic

Intimate with a little touch of mystery. That’s totally your vibe. You seek experiences that provide depth, intensity, truth, and transformation and others are inspired by (and more than a little curious about!) you.

Local Scorpio-Approved Activities: Dressing up for the evening and settling into a cozy corner with an elevated cocktail and a thought-provoking book at Lobby Bar. (“Who is that mysterious, intriguing person over there?!” passersby wonder…) Taking a solitary, introspective sunset hike through Shingletown to process your thoughts and reflect on life’s deepest questions. Hosting an intimate candlelit dinner party for a small group of close friends so there’s plenty of opportunity for interesting conversation.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 21)

Adventurous, optimistic, blunt

If it feels adventurous, meaningful, or expands your worldview, it’s right up your alley! You’re the friend ready to hit the trail, jump in the creek, or spark a philosophical or spiritual conversation along the way. Friends usually find themselves contemplating something you said or taught them after your time together or laughing about the unexpected twist the day took!

Local Sagittarius-Approved Activities: Summertime floats with friends in Spring Creek, “planning” a mini day trip to a nearby town (Bedford? Lewisburg? Jim Thorpe?) with friends or family where the only plan is to show up and see what adventures present themselves, or meeting a friend for an on-campus lecture and then realizing you’ve been chatting in the parking lot for an hour afterwards!

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19)

Disciplined, responsible, ambitious

You’re still not sure why people look at you weird when they ask what hobbies you enjoy and you sincerely respond with, “Is work a hobby?” Progress and accomplishment light you up. (And leisure time is best enjoyed with a little intention, goal, or achievement sprinkled in, thank you very much!)

Local Capricorn-Approved Activities: A dedicated afternoon spent brainstorming a new business plan at Happy Valley LaunchBox, committing to hiking Mount Nittany every Saturday morning for a year (and tracking improvements each week), noticing that your hobbies somehow keep turning into side hustles. (It’s not your fault your homemade soap or kombucha or woodworking or tea or chocolate chip cookies or photography skills are so good!)

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

Independent, intellectual, eccentric

Sure, you’ll watch the latest show or read the most popular book, but probably before everyone else discovers it or long after the hype has passed! You’re busy doing your own thing, on your own time, in your own way. You thrive on originality and love to challenge a norm. Big picture? You want to make a difference in your community, feel part of something bigger, and leave things better than you found them.

Local Aquarius-Approved Activities: Checking out the newest exhibit at the Palmer, saving the date for Centre Gives’ yearly fundraising event (donations to your favorite local nonprofits go even further! A no brainer!), heading to the State Theatre each February to view the Oscar-Nominated Short Film seriesand leaving inspired and refreshed.

PISCES (February 19-March 20)

Empathetic, artistic, dreamy

Whether it’s a long talk with a friend about life (or the symbolism behind last night’s dream!) or losing track of time while songwriting, painting, or just watching the world go by, a day spent fully immersed in imagination, emotion, and creativity is the best kind of day.

Local Pisces-Approved Activities: Setting up under your favorite tree in Holmes Foster Park to sketch, people watch, or lay on a blanket and watch the leaves move in the wind, signing up for an art class at the Art Alliance, recharging with a meditative walk through the Snetsinger butterfly garden, or spending time daydreaming under twinkle lights in a Himalayan salt cave at Simply Health Rx.

HOW TO: Find Your Rising Sign

Your Sun sign (the one people most commonly understand to be “their sign”, based solely on their birthdate) reflects your core personality. But your rising sign, based on the zodiac sign that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the exact moment and location of your birth, reflects how you naturally act and experience everyday life. Many people relate strongly to both!

You can use an online natal chart calculator or an app like The Pattern to find your rising (aka ascendent) sign.

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