ARIES
When it comes to Aries, subtlety isn’t in the vocabulary. These firebrands are unapologetically bold, driven, and downright unstoppable. Take Mina, born March 25th, 1940—Italy’s ultimate pop diva. Mina didn’t just sing; she commanded the stage with her earth-shattering vocals and brazen charisma. When she decided to disappear from public life at the peak of her fame? Classic Aries. Who needs the limelight when you’ve already burned it to ashes? Similarly, Elena Ferrante (April 5th, 1943) dropped her Neapolitan Novels like literary bombs, exploding the Italian canon with her unflinching, raw prose. Ferrante’s original decision to remain anonymous was a classic move of this fire sign, which lives completely on her own terms. And then there’s Mirella Bentivoglio (March 28th, 1922), a true Arian disruptor who carved a space for women in the male-dominated world of conceptual art. Known for her experimental work in visual poetry, Mirella took words off the page and transformed them into sculptures, collages, and installations. Her iconic 1971 piece Libro Scalpo (Scalped Book)—a book violently shredded into strips—was a striking commentary on censorship, gender, and the power of language, encapsulating Aries’ fearless urge to challenge the status quo. Let’s also not forget Alda Merini, born on March 21st, 1931, whose poetry burned with volcanic passion. Just listen to these lines: “I am a force of the past, but I do not fear the future. / I have burned through life, and now the fire remains.” Woof. Aries don’t tiptoe—they stomp, sprint, and occasionally set things on fire (metaphorically… most of the time). These female trailblazers remind us: if you’re not coming in hot, why bother showing up?
TAURUS
If patience is a virtue, Taurus wrote the rulebook—and had it bound in the finest Italian leather. These women know life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon, and legacy is built with persistence, practicality, and just the right amount of indulgence. Rita Levi-Montalcini (April 22nd, 1909) didn’t just endure adversity—she outmaneuvered it with Taurus-level determination. When Mussolini’s Fascist regime banned Jewish academics, she didn’t bow to defeat; she built a secret lab in her bedroom, using chicken embryos to continue her research, ultimately discovering nerve growth factor. That same quiet, stubborn streak led her to a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, together with colleague Stanley Cohen, decades later, proving that while the world may throw obstacles, Taurus outlasts. (From 2001, she also served as a Senator for Life–talk about the Taurean penchant for big picture play.) Then there’s Miuccia Prada (May 10th, 1949), the undisputed queen of “ugly chic.” While the fashion world chased fleeting trends, she leaned into Taurus’ signature sophistication, transforming her family’s modest leather goods business into a billion-dollar empire. Who else but a Taurus could take nylon handbags—yes, nylon—and turn them into luxury must-haves? And for pure, unapologetic opulence, Donatella Versace (May 2nd, 1955) reigns supreme. After inheriting the brand, she supercharged Versace’s gilded glamour, proving that more is always more. Medusa heads, gold chains, and body-hugging extravagance: that’s Taurus in full, fabulous force. Steady Tauruses don’t just chase dreams, they cultivate them. So here’s a slow clap for these earth signs: pros at playing the long game.
GEMINI
If life’s a party, Geminis are the ones juggling champagne flutes while swapping gossip at warp speed—and no one embodied this dazzling duality better than Raffaella Carrà, born June 18th, 1943. Known as Italy’s queen of variety shows, Raffaella was the epitome of Gemini versatility, seamlessly switching between singing, dancing, acting, and hosting. Her breakout hit, “Tuca Tuca”, wasn’t just a catchy tune—it was a cheeky, bold statement that scandalized conservative audiences with its risqué choreography. Naturally, Raffaella leaned into the controversy, proving that Geminis thrive when keeping everyone on their toes. Her signature blonde bob and sparkling stage outfits became as iconic as her infectious energy, a classic trait of these air signs. Sharing her birthday is another Gemini icon, Isabella Rossellini (June 18th, 1952). With a face as striking as her mind is sharp, Rossellini has redefined what it means to wear many hats. The daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini, she burst onto the scene as a high-fashion model before taking Hollywood by storm (and has been riding the wave ever since; she’s nabbed a Best Supporting Actress nominee from the 2025 Oscars for her role in political thriller Conclave). One moment, she’s the enigmatic muse in Blue Velvet, the next, she’s narrating documentaries on the mating rituals of insects (check out Green Porno). Whether she’s acting, directing, or educating us about the oddities of nature, Rossellini personifies the Gemini ability to be a social chameleon who can shift gears without breaking a sweat. With Gemini women, life is a whirlwind of glitter, gossip, and glorious unpredictability.
CANCER
Cancer women don’t do half-measures—they feel everything, love deeply, and protect their people like it’s a full-time job. Gina Lollobrigida (July 4th, 1927) wasn’t just a movie star; she was La Lollo, an icon of Italian cinema whose characters radiated Cancerian warmth, sensuality, and quiet strength. But like a true Cancer, she wasn’t content with just being admired—she fiercely controlled her image, later pivoting into photojournalism, capturing world leaders with the same emotional depth she once brought to the screen. Oriana Fallaci (June 29, 1929) was another force of nature, proving Cancer’s protectiveness doesn’t always manifest as softness. As a war correspondent, she ran toward danger to uncover the truth, her interviews a mix of razor-sharp interrogation and gut-wrenching empathy. Cancer’s deep emotional core fueled her work, from exposing political corruption to penning raw, introspective novels. Artemisia Gentileschi (July 8th, 1593) also embodied this water sign’s creative fury. A true Cancer, she channeled her personal trauma into emotionally charged masterpieces like Judith Slaying Holofernes, where her relentlessness, deep sense of justice, and unwavering strength bled onto the canvas as boldly as her heroine’s sword. Meanwhile, Natalia Ginzburg (July 14, 1916) brought Cancer’s devotion to family into literature, writing with unflinching honesty about love, loss, and resilience in postwar Italy. Her novels–like The Dry Heart and Happiness, as Such–are filled with quiet domestic detail and disappointment, capturing the bittersweet essence of Cancer: deeply nostalgic, heartbreakingly tender, yet unshakably strong. Whether through film, art, or writing, Cancer women pour their souls into their creations, balancing a tender heart with a steel spine. They’re poetic powerhouses who’ll nurture you one moment and make you regret underestimating them the next.
LEO
Leos make waves… Literally, in the case of five-time Olympian Federica Pellegrini (August 5th, 1988). The first woman to break the 4-minute barrier in the 400m freestyle, she dominated the Olympic pool with the confidence and command of her fire sign. She even strutted onto the pool deck like it was a runway, because for a Leo, every grand entrance is an event. Gold medals? Great. But they look even better when paired with an attitude that says, Of course I’m the best—were you expecting someone else? She didn’t get the Leo-level nickname La Divina for nothing. That same commanding presence defined Lina Wertmüller (August 14th, 1928), the first woman ever nominated for a Best Director Oscar. She crafted politically charged, razor-sharp satires that tackled class struggle and gender dynamics with a style so bold, so unmistakably hers, that everybody, including the Academy, took note. A trailblazer with a flair for the provocative, she filled her scripts with wild humor and biting social critique, proving that the Leo way is about dominating the narrative. Sibilla Aleramo (August 14th, 1876) brought the same theatrical energy to literature, treating the page like a stage. Una donna wasn’t just her debut novel—it was an explosion, a manifesto wrapped in prose, a fearless account of female oppression written with the intensity of someone who refused to live a quiet life. Leos don’t do small rebellions; they make sure the world is watching. Aleramo’s dramatic personal life only added to her legend—love affairs with radical thinkers, scandalous social circles, and an unwavering belief that her voice (or, one could say, her roar) deserved to be heard. Passionate and defiant, these women lived like true Leos: larger than life, center stage, and impossible to ignore.
VIRGO
No one handles the details quite like a Virgo, and if there’s one thing they can’t stand, it’s wasted potential—whether in themselves, a system, or a poorly structured outfit. Sophia Loren (September 20th, 1934) understood this instinctively. While the world admired her striking looks, she focused on perfecting her craft, turning raw talent into something meticulously refined. Winning an Oscar for Two Women—the first for a foreign-language performance—wasn’t just an achievement, it was proof that discipline, strategy, and hard work beat superficial charm every time. For Loren, glamor was never about excess; it was about precision—knowing exactly when to smolder, when to soften, and when to steal the scene with nothing but a glance. That same sharp sense of structure defined Maria Montessori (August 31st, 1870), a woman who built her own education technique from the ground up. Frustrated by rigid teaching methods, she designed the Montessori Method, a system that trusted children to learn at their own pace while providing them with the kind of structure only a Virgo could mastermind. Every element was intentional, down to the furniture, child-sized on purpose. A century later, her philosophy is still shaping young minds across the world—because when Virgos fix something, they fix it for good. Elsa Schiaparelli (September 10th, 1890) also understood form and functionality. While others designed dresses, she engineered them, blending surrealist art with impeccable tailoring. Her lobster dress, her trompe-l’œil knits, her perfectly calculated couture—all of it was Virgo creativity at its sharpest. Schiaparelli didn’t throw things together; she built a visual language, one meticulous stitch at a time. Because for Virgo women, it’s not just about inspiration, it’s about execution–exacting execution.
LIBRA
Charm, elegance, and an innate sense of balance—Libras know exactly how to capture attention without ever seeming like they’re trying. Monica Bellucci (September 30th, 1964) is a case study in this magnetic ease. While other actors fight to reinvent themselves with each role, Bellucci makes every performance feel effortless, whether she’s seducing the camera in Malèna or bringing depth to blockbusters like The Matrix and Spectre. She moves through the worlds of film and fashion with the grace of someone who understands that presence is everything—speak softly, command the room. There’s no desperation to prove herself, no loud declarations of ambition, just an unshakable confidence that draws people in like a secret waiting to be told. Valeria Golino (October 22nd, 1965) shares that same Libra fluidity. While other actors stick to a single lane, she’s spent her career oscillating between indie films and mainstream hits, always adjusting, always in control of the tone. Libras are known for their adaptability, their ability to mirror and enhance any environment they step into, and Golino has mastered that art. One moment she’s playing the melancholic intellectual, the next, she’s delivering biting humor with perfect timing. It’s not indecisiveness—it’s range. Grazia Deledda (September 27th, 1871) also had range, writing Sardinia into literature with the kind of poetic realism that made her the first Italian woman to win a Nobel Prize (in Literature). Her stories blended romance with hardship, mythology with reality, tragedy with beauty—because Libras don’t see the world in absolutes. Where others saw a remote island, Deledda saw an epic landscape, rich with love, struggle, and the quiet grandeur of ordinary lives. That sense of harmony—of balancing darkness with light, struggle with tenderness—is Libra energy at its purest.
SCORPIO
Scorpio women: they ask the questions you’re not ready for, keep their cards close, and leave you wondering whether you’ve just been studied, tested, or seduced. Monica Vitti (November 3rd, 1931) wasn’t just an actress; she was an enigma, her presence electric, her silences louder than words. She made existential crisis cinematic, haunting Antonioni’s films with a mix of aloof detachment and raw emotion. Just when the world thought it had her figured out, she did what Scorpios do best—transformed. Leaving behind brooding drama, she stepped into comedy, trading melancholy for razor-sharp wit and proving that mystery and humor aren’t opposites but two sides of the same force. That same intensity fuels Fabiola Gianotti (October 29th, 1960), the physicist who led the team that discovered the Higgs boson particle at CERN. Scorpio is the detective of the zodiac, and Gianotti took that trait to a cosmic scale, unlocking the very fabric of reality itself and finding literal proof that unseen forces shape everything around us–a concept that feels very in line with Scorpio energy. While others chase surface-level success, Scorpios dig deeper, unafraid of the darkness, determined to unearth the truth. In her case, that truth reshaped our understanding of the universe—just Scorpio things.
SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarius women don’t sit still, and they definitely don’t play it safe. They chase possibility, throw themselves into the unknown, and somehow always land on their feet—usually with a better view than everyone else. Wanda Ferragamo (December 18th, 1921) wasn’t meant to take over an empire, but when her husband, Salvatore, passed away, she did what any true Sagittarius would: she adapted, expanded, and took the Ferragamo brand to heights no one had imagined. While other luxury houses clung to tradition, she brought Ferragamo into ready-to-wear, leather goods, and beyond. Sagittarians don’t just keep things running—they scale mountains while they’re at it. Luisa Marelli Valazza (December 20th, 1950) brought that same Jupiter-fueled ambition into the culinary world at her restaurant Al Sorriso in Piedmont. She wasn’t classically trained, but that didn’t stop her from becoming one of Italy’s most celebrated chefs, earning three Michelin stars with dishes that blended technical precision and creative flair. For a Sagittarius, limits are just invitations to do something bigger, and Valazza turned every challenge into a reinvention. Then there’s Gae Aulenti (December 4th, 1927), the architect who refused to let people put her—or her ideas—into a box. She transformed a Parisian train station into the Musée d’Orsay, reimagined Milan’s urban spaces, and reshaped contemporary design with her bold, unconventional vision. Sagittarians aren’t here for small ideas or safe bets, and Aulenti made sure her work matched the scale of her imagination. Whether in fashion, food, or architecture, Sagittarius women move fast, dream big, and never take the expected route—because where’s the fun in that?
CAPRICORN
Capricorns don’t rely on luck; they rely on strategy, and these women’s careers are a masterclass in knowing exactly when to pivot. Carla Bruni (December 23rd, 1967) mastered this from the start. While others in the modeling world treated fame like a fleeting moment, she, as the earth sign she is, treated it like an investment, building a career that kept her in demand long after the usual expiration date. She turned first to music, where her songwriting and husky vocals earned critical acclaim, and then to politics, becoming France’s First Lady with the same level of poise and calculation she brought to everything else. Capricorns are drawn to power—not for the spectacle, but for the influence—and Bruni knew how to navigate the political world with the quiet authority of a Capricorn who understands the value of reputation. But if you really want to see Capricorn resilience in action, look no further than Eleonora Fonseca Pimentel (January 13th, 1752). One of the sharpest political minds of 18th-century Italy, she used her pen to push for revolution, running Il Monitore Napoletano, the newspaper that fueled the Neapolitan Republic. Like all Capricorns, she believed in structure, in justice, in disciplined reform—until the monarchy returned, and she was sentenced to death for daring to challenge the system. Even in her final moments, she refused to crumble. Her last words before execution? A line from Virgil: “Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit.” (“Perhaps one day, this too will be worth remembering.”) Capricorn women don’t just build legacies—they make sure history remembers them, whether the world is ready or not.
AQUARIUS
Aquarians are always a few steps ahead of the rest of us. Like Elvira Notari (February 10th, 1875). She refused to let early cinema be a boys’ club, so she built her own film empire. As Italy’s first female director, she wrote, produced, and directed over 60 films, capturing the grit of everyday life when the industry was still busy with romanticized melodramas. Naturally, the censors hated her, trying (and failing) to silence her radical vision. Aquarians don’t ask for permission—they create what they want, and if the system can’t handle it, that’s the system’s problem. This same rebellious streak defines Carolina Kostner (February 8th, 1987), a skater who never played it safe. While others stacked their routines with technical tricks, she blended athleticism with choreography that felt more like poetry than sport. It wasn’t just about winning medals (though she did plenty of that); it was about pushing the boundaries of what figure skating could be. Aquarians love to break the mold, and Kostner did it with every breathtaking glide, proving that precision and innovation aren’t mutually exclusive. Heather Parisi (January 27th, 1960) had that same electricity, arriving in Italy’s 1980s entertainment scene like a lightning bolt in leg warmers. With a background in dance–she surely marched to the beat of her own drum, like all Aquariuses do–and a personality too big for one country, she became a TV sensation, flipping variety shows on their heads with her wild energy. Aquarians despise blending in, and so they often turn to subverting the status quo… and leave everyone else scrambling to catch up.
PISCES
There’s dreamy, and then there’s Pisces—a sign that sets up shop between reality and imagination. Anna Magnani (March 7th, 1908) is perhaps most famous for her leading role in Rome, Open City; her acting felt like stepping into water, gentle at first but pulling you deeper with every line. Her work centered on feminism, love, and the shifting tides of identity, reflecting that classic Pisces ability to blur boundaries and dissolve limitations. No one in Italian cinema screamed, sobbed, or raged with more truth than Magnani, and no one ever made it look less like acting. Directors loved her unpredictability, the way she refused to sand down her edges for the camera. The Pisces gift is making everything seem raw, unfiltered, and devastatingly real, and Magnani did it better than anyone. Like all Pisces, she knew how to create a feeling that lingers long after the last line. Alice Pagani (February 19th, 1998) brings that same Pisces mystique to a new generation. Whether in front of the camera or posing for high-fashion campaigns, she carries that slightly-out-of-reach quality, the sense that she exists half in this world, half in another. Now that’s Piscean allure. The women of this water sign are absolute pros at tapping into a depth the rest of us can only glimpse.
