We're kicking off our zodiac wheel series with the first three signs — Aries, Taurus, and Gemini. From fiery Aries warriors and stubborn-but-sensual Taurus vibes to the chatty, adaptable Gemini twins, this episode blends cosmic basics with hot mess commentary, personal stories, and plenty of laughs. Grab your birth chart (and maybe a notebook), because class is in session — Hot Mess style.

Highlights & Key Takeaways

• Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19)

  • 🔥 Fire sign | Cardinal modality | Ruled by Mars

  • Mantra: I am

  • Archetypes: the Warrior, Pioneer, Daredevil, Survivor

  • Strengths: passionate, motivated, ambitious, enthusiastic

  • Shadow: impulsive, bossy, short attention span

• Taurus (Apr 20–May 20)

  • 🌎 Earth sign | Fixed modality | Ruled by Venus

  • Mantra: I have

  • Archetypes: the Earth Spirit, Musician, Silent-but-Strong type, Ferdinand the Bull 🐂

  • Strengths: dependable, affectionate, sensual, creative, stable

  • Shadow: stubborn, resistant to change, materialistic, sometimes lazy

  • Fun note: loves music, comfort, food, and finer things

• Gemini (May 21–Jun 20)

  • 🌬 Air sign | Mutable modality | Ruled by Mercury

  • Mantra: I think

  • Archetypes: the Observer, Teacher, Storyteller, Journalist

  • Strengths: witty, adaptable, curious, communicative, versatile

  • Shadow: inconsistent, anxious, indecisive, “two-faced” (really just adaptive)

  • Fun note: loves people-watching, journaling, lists, mysteries, and true crime

Cosmic Extras:

• Darcy & Tracy explain the three modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable) and how they set the “flavor” of each sign.

• Sock confession: Darcy is an “astroholic” who picks socks based on the moon phase 🌙🧦.

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