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It’s Waterfest Week, complete with laughs, lakeside fireworks, and a side of Fishing River magic! Let’s see what the cosmos—and the Waterfest games—have in store!
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Aries, you’re the spark that starts the bonfire. Kick things off at the Team 5k Running Group—preferably shirtless—then sprint straight for the Waterfest Parade, where your choreography might go viral. Cap the night off at Waterfest with fireworks—because why not outshine the sky?
Platinum Move: Leap into a Free Hot Air Balloon Ride on Friday morning—because gravity is for people who hit snooze.
Lucky Local: The slightly-used treadmill you score at the City-Wide Garage Sale—still counts.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus, you’re ready for luxury… with elbow room. Shop local, sip local: start at the Farmers Market, then sneak off to Happy Hour at The Candle Bar. Recover at Waterfest with a hot rod show (you’ll find at least five you need), followed by the Winery After Hours at Shamrock Hills—glitter optional.
Platinum Move: Wine cave meet-up with friends is your kind of VIP pass.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini, your social butterfly wings need flexing. Float between Art in the Park, Kids Salty Saturdays Treasure Hunt, and Kids Art Workshop—because laughter is your workout. Top it off with Trolley Wine Tours (double yay) before hitting Waterfest live music like it’s your endorsement deal.
Platinum Move: Show up to Waterfest with two IDs—one says “Age 25,” the other “Still 25.” Works every time.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer, this week is all about heart. Share joy at Veterans Coffee & Donuts, cradle toddlers at Toddler Swim, then soothe your soul with Reiki & Energy Healing with Kim Mawby. Cap your night with Waterfest fireworks and that warm, fuzzy feeling of hometown pride.
Platinum Move: Bring tissues to the fireworks. They’ll be for happy tears, obviously.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo, this is your stage—and the festival stage is yours to slay. Hit the Open Mic at The Atlas, strut through the 2‑Player Horse Race, and bask in applause at Waterfest’s JD and the Chasers live show. Don’t forget the fireworks payoffs—a Leo deserves a grand finale.
Platinum Move: Glitter face mask + bronze spray tan + leap into fireworks light = legendary.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo, you plan… and still pack flip-flops. Attend the Parks & Rec Meeting, then guide kids through the Kaleidoscope Field Trip. Later, achieve zen with Usui Reiki Level 2 before capping the week at Waterfest with strict beverage hydration strategies.
Platinum Move: Organize your whole festival day onto a Trolley Tour checklist. Nickname it: “Excel of Fun.”
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Libra, you’re seeking balance… with style. Hit the BEES at Beekeeping Club, then center yourself with Yoga Foundations at ESCC and Moonlight Yoga on festival night. Show off Waterfest moves during Live Music with The Cowardly Lions—your aesthetics are breathtaking under string lights.
Platinum Move: Leave with a handmade candle from Candle Bar and a sweetheart tan stripe from the hot air balloon ride.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpio, you’re mystery with gusto. Dominate at Casa Di Vite Chess Club, whisper horoscopes during Oracle Card Reading, then meltdown into sugar at Waterfest over hot rods and fireworks. Oh, and you will win the “Who Can Stare Down the Dragon’s Light Show” contest.
Platinum Move: Casual Commander Magic + Jack Daniels = interrogating your opponents into joyful defeat.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius, life is a thrill ride—and Waterfest lets you ride the literal one. Zoom through Speed & Agility Camp, jet to the Golf Tournament, then unwind with a breezy Trolley Wine Tour at sunset. The festival fairy lights? Mood.
Platinum Move: Enter the Custom Car Show in totally not matching t-shirt—win hearts over styling.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn, structure meets sparkle. Run calendars at the Housing Authority Meeting, then unwind at Business Women’s Happy Hour at Shamrock Hills—wine counts. Later, restore zen with Free Senior Fitness or moonlit yoga, then command respect at Waterfest with bulletproof hydration and zero hangover.
Platinum Move: Show up to the Tremendous Auction with spreadsheets and leave with porcelain marvels.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius, you’re inventively eclectic—and Waterfest is your creative playground. Pop into Ride Blues or delve into Reiki, then brainstorm futuristic horse race theory while sipping wine. Later, serenade the stars at Lyrics on the Lawn with Western-hippie flair.
Platinum Move: Take a cosmic picture at the hot air balloon—it’s your official “Galactic Tourist” era.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Pisces, this week is dreamy daylight and fireworks at night. Float through MS swims and dance in the tractors’s Shanta—your inner fish is dreaming. Then wind down by the river in Guided Candlelit Wine Tour, followed by Waterfest’s live music and moonlight revelry.
Platinum Move: Bring fairy wings to the festival. Nobody questions your logic.
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