A new term is upon us and 2025 is in full force, bringing with it a whole new world of opportunity and risk. Wondering how Lent will pan out for you? Here’s what the stars decree:

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Happy Birthday, Aquarius! The start of Lent term coincides with the beginning of your season, and you should absolutely be basking in it. Be ready to dazzle in your supo on January 28th: the entrance of Mercury to your celestial domain will ensure you have cutting analysis for whatever question is thrown your way. We might make a tripos-topper of you.

Your Lent Anthem: ‘Perfect Day’ - Hoku

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

You’re a romantic at heart, and I love that for you, truly. But it gets to a point where continuing to pursue that Michaelmas situationship is against your own best interest. If they didn’t keep in touch over the winter vac, it’s probably time to cut them dry. Your general peace of mind will be worth the awkward encounters in Mainsburys, I promise.

Your Lent Anthem: ’Foolish One’ - Taylor Swift

Aries (March 21-April 19)

“Take a deep breath, load up iDiscover and reacquaint yourself with your college library”

Hear those tiny, high-pitched wails in the distance? That’s not a winter gale, it’s the sound of those problem sheets and reading lists you haven’t looked at since December. Your ruling planet, Mars, is in retrograde until February 23rd, and it’s safe to say your degree is taking the brunt of it. Alas, the only way forward is through. Take a deep breath, load up iDiscover and reacquaint yourself with your college library.

Your Lent Anthem: 40 hz binaural beats for focus, memory, and concentration

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Spring week and vac scheme deadlines are passing by the day, and you, ambitious Taurus, have been on top of every single one of them. It’s now time to slow down: Press the backspace on that Linkedin post you’re drafting – your network can wait to find out about another online job simulator. This Lent term, focus on the now. Who knows? Maybe your next opportunity is hidden within the unfamiliar territory of the ADC…

Your Lent Anthem: ‘Vienna’ - Billy Joel

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Uh-oh, Gemini, this is not shaping up to be your term. Trouble looms in your future. There’s only one way to combat those inauspicious stars, and that’s to ward off the bad luck with utter indulgence – a Jack’s trip perhaps? Just stay away from ordering the secret flavour: this is not the time to try and be adventurous with your late night snacking.

Your Lent Anthem: ‘Ironic’ - Alanis Morissette

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

“There are only so many academic crash-outs one person can sustain in the Revs smoking area”

If there is one thing you need to make sure you do this term, Cancer, it’s plan ahead. I know, I know, there’s nothing like the pressure of a negative word count and a next day deadline to get those intellectual juices flowing. But need I remind you where that mindset left you at the end of last term? There are only so many academic crash-outs one person can sustain in the Revs smoking area. Google Calendar is your friend.

Your Lent Anthem: ‘Denial is a River’ - Doechii

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Valentine’s day is less than a month away, and you, Leo, are about to be very lucky in love. You know that Crushbridge entry? The incredibly ambiguous one professing attraction to a nondescript person walking down Sidney St right when you set off to do your weekly shop? Ignore all the people that have already tagged their friends in the comments, it most definitely is about you. Shoot your shot.

Your Lent Anthem: ’There She Goes’ - The La’s

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

The sun’s journey from Capricorn to Aquarius marks a period of instability. Things are feeling a bit rocky for you, Virgo, and you’re struggling to readjust to the Cambridge bubble. The readings and essay deadlines are piling up already, and you’ve triple-booked a pub social, a DOS meeting, and a FaceTime home for Thursday night. This Lent term you should take the road less travelled and emerge the other side of the Grafton. There is a world outside of the University, and it’s comforting to be reminded of that sometimes.

Your Lent Anthem: ’Nothing Even Matters’ - Lauryn Hill

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

The key word for you this term, Libra, is honesty. Don’t fancy Frash this week? Be honest with your friends (and yourself) and catch up on Eastenders in bed. Think that rower off Hinge is a bit irritating, actually? Cut them off! Transparency isn’t always a death wish – stand up for yourself and go for what you want.

Your Lent Anthem: ’Stronger’ - Britney Spears

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

The cosmic energy is coming in strong for you this term, Scorpio. As the sun crosses paths with your ruling planet Pluto on January 21st, you will experience an intense cosmic pull in an unforeseen direction. Your only task is to follow it. And if it pulls you up The Hill to your old flame at Fitz, who are you to deny the stars?

Your Lent Anthem: ’Your House’ - Inhaler

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

You made some mistakes in Michaelmas, potentially involving that gorgeous brunette you shared a Wednesday morning supo with. But fear not, Sagittarius, this term you are hotter, smarter, and ready to supplant your knowledge on the less informed. Get in touch with your long-forgotten college children; the path to healing lies in saving them from similar peril.

Your Lent Anthem: ’Both Sides Now’ - Joni Mitchell

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

You may be returning to Cambridge another year older, but your youthful spirit and good looks haven’t deserted you just yet. Revs is calling your name, and the only solution is don your best jeans-and-a-nice-top combo, stock up on cheap wine and answer. There’s no escaping the cosmic pull of an ABBA remix and the chance to bump into absolutely everyone you’ve ever met, unfortunately.

Your Lent Anthem: ’Mr Brightside’ - The Killers (because let’s face it, the DJ will be playing it anyway).