Zodiac Signs as USC Dining Options and Finals Horoscopes

By: Talia Walters ‘20

As another finals season comes around, I’ve spent quite a bit of time procrastinating in the form of zodiac signs again. So, for all my work to not be for naught, it’s time to get your horoscopes read by Trojans360! While you’re at it, find the best place to grab a bite on campus depending on your star sign so you know exactly where to stop between finals (because I love astrology and I’m going to keep matching zodiac signs to USC things until someone stops me!).

Aries: Habit

March 21st – April 19th

The strong man of the group, Aries has many loyal followers, and in the same way, the Habit has a few loyal foodies who won’t eat anywhere on campus. Aries are tried and true, a young sign with a fiery passion for individuality, which can be seen in the Habit’s re-imagining of your average burger. The wide array of options based on American classics is perfect for an Aries’s personality.

Finals Horoscope: As of Monday, Mercury is in your ninth house, Aries, and that means you can’t keep quiet! Being outspoken is great for presentations, group projects, or research papers, but just be sure to keep things under control and you don’t end up with your foot in your mouth. You’ll feel more in the independent groove this finals week, so make sure you’re taking time to study alone and focusing on yourself before focusing on anyone else. Your grades will thank you. Sunday will be a great day for you rams out there as transformative Uranus enters your money zone and lucky Jupiter enters your tenth house – success is waiting for you. Take advantage of the good omen to buckle down for that exam on Monday or Tuesday that you’re a little worried for. A little energy is bound to make it work!

Taurus: Fertitta Café

April 20th – May 20th

As the most understated boujee sign in the zodiac, it’s obvious that they have to be the most understated boujee dining option on campus! Fertitta Café is hidden away in the business corner of campus, making it easy to miss if you aren’t in and out of that building all day for classes. However, their vast choices and different types of cuisines make it one to remember when you’re running late and need to grab lunch. Taurus will have fun trying all of the different options and enjoying their meals in a beautiful and quiet space!

Finals Horoscope: The bad news, my Taurus friends, is that on Monday, Mercury moved into your Sagittarius and eighth house, which means you’ll be feeling a bit cozy and intimate until December 28th. Super cute for the holiday season, a little less cute when you’re cramming for an 8am final tomorrow. However, this connection is also about mergers and acquisitions, so if you can overcome your desire to stay snuggled up in bed, there might be a beautiful google doc full of notes from your loving classmates waiting for you at the other end of the tunnel. The good news is that Gemini’s full moon is in your second house starting on Thursday, which will make you want to put all of your affairs in order before leaving for winter break. This should help you buckle down a little bit for the finals you have left!

Gemini: (All of the) Starbucks

May 21st – June 20th

Geminis connect the most closely with Starbucks not because they spend every paycheck there (though most are guilty of single-handedly keeping Starbucks in business) but because there are so many different Starbucks on campus just like there are so many different sides to a Gemini. No matter your mood or desired aesthetic, there’s a Starbucks to match, and your Gemini friends flip through personalities depending on what friend groups they’re with in the same way. Don’t take it personally! They just like fitting in.

Finals Horoscope: Get ready to take finals by the horns and go along for the ride, Gemini people, because on Monday your ruler Mercury joined the confident Sun in Sagittarius and your second house. You’re going to be feeling a lot more confrontational these next few weeks, so instead of getting into a fight at the dinner table during the holidays, channel that confrontational energy into your exams. Face them head-on to get the best results; delaying will be your enemy for the next week! On Thursday, the Gemini full moon brings the true power of your sign, meaning you are going to be on top of the world until the end of the year. Focus on the inner voice and trust in your own guidance, as the stars are trying to tell you that you know exactly what you’re doing and to listen to your gut. Avoid social media and take some time to meditate so that the voice doesn’t get out of control, but as long as you stay in power of yourself, this finals season is going to finish off strong for you.

Cancer: Parkside

June 21st – July 22nd

Cancer is the homiest of all the signs, liking to stay in their room under their covers in a cozy nest instead of being out and about. That’s why Parkside matches them the best. Most people don’t venture all the way out to Parkside, so it’s almost entirely populated by students who live in one of the housing options on the south side of campus. Why would a Cancer go all the way to the village if they have a perfectly good dining hall just a few slippered feet away?

Finals Horoscope: As Mercury moved into your sixth house of healthy living Monday, you’ve been feeling like taking care of yourself a little bit, Crabby friends. That’s okay! Productivity will increase if you listen to what your body needs, but that doesn’t mean to beat yourself up for not being the best you can be. Sometimes you need to order take out to save time or you won’t be able to hit up the gym because of a paper; putting priorities in order will make you feel better than just focusing on your well-being. This also is a great time to put organizational systems to the test to decrease stress. Now is a good time to set up study plans and stay ahead of the game, as you’ll thank yourself later when you’re sitting easy and your friends are running around. This Sunday, Uranus moves into your group activity house, which means you’ll benefit from getting together with like-minded people. Use this weekend to hold a study session for the exam you’re worried about next week and everything will go well!

Leo: Panda Express

July 23rd – August 22nd

Leos are crowd-pleasers, and they love it when people love them. The self-confidence that vaguely melts into pure narcissism is the name of the game for Leos, and they won’t take losing as an option. Their clear match is Panda Express; no matter what day and no matter what time, there will be a line for Panda Express. People love how quick it is to get food, and the orange chicken is addictive, just like the overly friendly personality of your average Leo!

Finals Horoscope: As the only Gemini moon of 2019 ends up in your eleventh house of collaboration and technology, finals week is a good time to broaden your horizon digitally. If your normal study methods aren’t working, try switching it up with helpful online resources to study more efficiently. If you notice someone slacking in a group project or in group study sessions, make sure you find an opportunity to get them working. You don’t have to be independent, but you don’t have time during finals to deal with dead weight. On Sunday, revolutionary Uranus moves into your zone of professional aspirations; now is a good time to follow the spirit of the law and not the letter of the law. I’m not saying cheat on your finals (like seriously, don’t do that), but it might be time to think outside the box on the best way to study. You might just surprise yourself!

Virgo: Lemonade

August 23rd – September 22nd

Virgos love order and stability, which is the experience everyone has at Lemonade on campus. Lemonade is done in a buffet-style line, allowing you to build your own meals from their endless options. By giving Virgos the opportunity to pick and choose, placing each food option on their plate with exact precision, they’re able to come away feeling the happiest with their meals here than anywhere else.

Finals Horoscope: Virgos, I feel like you’ve all been VERY stressed at the end of the semester. Good news, the beginning of finals week actually comes with a de-stressor for you! With Mercury moving into your private fourth house, you’ll feel less bad about bailing on plans. Sure, somethings you just won’t be able to skip, but any extra hangs or study sessions are totally okay to miss, especially if you’re feeling worn out or tired. The best way to do well on finals is to take care of yourself! Thursday’s moon moves into your Gemini and tenth house of success, which bodes well for your next few weeks before the end of the year. The best advice for Virgos right now is to keep doing what you’re doing because all of the hard work is finally about to pay off this week. Finals will be a breeze as long as you did the work before.

Libra: Moreton Fig

September 23rd – October 22nd

Of course, Libra is Moreton Fig. Libras love being too extravagant for their own good, and as the fancy restaurant on campus for donors and rich parents, Libras feel most at home with a three-dollar sign menu and the Instagram-worthy tree adorned in twinkling lights. It’s the perfect place to entertain entire parties of people, satisfying their social butterfly needs. And let them pick up the bill – they won’t bat an eye at luxury!

Finals Horoscope: As Mercury heads into your communicative third house, Libras are going to be feeling talkative this finals season. This is going to be great for any presentations, research essays, and long answer finals. You’ll feel full of answers and ready to explain. The Gemini full moon this Thursday illuminates your ninth house of travel and adventure, so while this sounds like a perfect time to skip finals and hop on the next plane to Europe, maybe don’t move so fast! Try out a new study spot to up your efficiency, maybe even off-campus like Nature’s Brew or coffee shops in DTLA. A new place to study and coffee to keep you caffeinated will lead you to finals victory before you can jet-set off to your perfect tropical winter adventure!

Scorpio: McCarthy

October 23rd – November 21st

The Harry Potter-style dining hall that’s the newest addition to USC’s dining halls matches Scorpio’s mystery and intrigue perfectly. Somehow it always seems like the sun is setting from inside the dining hall, and Scorpios love the dark, unnerving feeling of the wood and huge chandeliers. The fact that McCarthy arose from the ashes from the old USC village gives homage to Scorpio’s rebirthing nature.

Finals Horoscope: With Mercury’s recent shift into Sagittarius and your second house of practical luxuries and values, it should be easy to buckle down and focus this finals season, my Scorpio brethren. It’s a good time to study and get focused on organized and work-related spaces. It’s likely that you’ll have a lot of thoughts floating around your brain, so in order to combat having so many study ideas, it would be a good idea to write down all of your ideas so you can see them and visualize the best ones without worrying about forgetting others. Two is your lucky number as Uranus and Jupiter create a trine this Sunday, meaning if you have a favorite study buddy, this weekend is a great time to hit them up before your finals next week!

Sagittarius: EVK

November 22nd – December 21st

The loudest dining hall on campus, EVK is difficult to forget about, just like a Sagittarius! They love being the center of attention (how do you always just HAPPEN to be closest to EVK for lunch every day?), and they love being adventurous. EVK changes it’s identity all the time, modifying their options for their students throughout the year, just like a Sagittarius loves being the jack-of-all-trades.

Finals Horoscope: Mercury is finally finding its way back into your realm this birthday season, Sagittarius out there, which means you’ll be feeling confident and ready this finals season. It’s a great time to get feedback on your work; this doesn’t necessarily mean work or study in group sessions, but make sure to have someone look over your work. It’ll always help to have a second pair of eyes, and they’re likely to catch something you didn’t see in the big picture! On Sunday, Uranus enters your life force zone while Jupiter rounds into your practical house. It’s a good idea to get into a strict routine for your finals week as it will keep you excited to get to the next task and make work feel a little less like, well, work.

Capricorn: Nektar

December 22nd – January 19th

Capricorns don’t usually mess with the frills or the bells of anything; as long as the bare-bones work, then they tend to be happy. This is why they’re Nektar! It may not be the prettiest dining option on campus, but they make a mean açai bowl fast, and that’s all a Capricorn asks for. If the system ain’t broke, then they aren’t looking for a way to fix (maybe just a way to make it more efficient).

Finals Horoscope: I know you’re getting a little antsy now as both the holidays AND your Birthday approaches, Capricorn friends, but that doesn’t mean you get to just skip right over finals week! As Mercury moves into your twelfth house of healing and compassion, you might be feeling a bit more emotional or stressed than usual, which isn’t great when you have to buckle down to study for finals. Try meditation or journaling! I know it’s normally not your style, but releasing the emotions simply and concisely will clear your mind for all of the information you forgot from before the midterm. The Gemini full moon on Thursday will boost your efficiency ten-fold, which is great when you’ve got five finals to study for in just a few days. Lists will become your best friend; to-do lists will organize your thoughts and make you feel accomplished as you move throughout the day.

Aquarius: Traditions

January 20th – February 18th

Underground and secretive, Aquarius people love going to places off the beaten path. Despite being on campus right under Moreton Fig, few people know that Traditions exists. It’s a great place for a quiet party scene on campus, a home for all of those anti-mainstream Aquarius to spend their time. Find them on the dance floor or getting drinks from the bar; either way, these Aquarius’ enjoy rocking to the beat of a different (and sometimes forgotten) drum!

Finals Horoscope: Oh boy, do I have some good news for finals, my Aquarius friends! As Mercury moves into Sagittarius, it illuminates your cerebral eleventh house, making you highly innovative and encouraging focus and success. The Gemini full moon on Thursday will fill you with the desire to “self-promote”, meaning you should find all the motivation in yourself that you need to get through all of your exams, papers, and presentations. Keep in mind that there’s a difference between confidence and narcissism, and make sure you have a plan for success. Aquarius may have a ton of ideas on how to succeed, but without a plan, nothing will get done and all of their work will be for naught.

Pisces: SCA Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

February 19th – March 20th

As the daydreamer sign, it only makes sense that Pisces is the SCA Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Despite being the second CBTL on campus, it somehow feels like you’ve stepped into an entirely different world while in line. Adorned with their own fireplace and large seating area (usually occupied by the dreamy Pisces writers and directors of the film school), this coffee place on campus seems other-worldly and is a great little wistful stop to caffeinate yourself up before your next class in Taper.

Finals Horoscope: Mercury moves into your ambitious tenth house in time for finals season, my little fishies, which means that you’ll have the focus, clarity, and energy to study. Notes that seemed confusing or difficult before might seem more manageable now, so make sure you review everything to get it all under control. In addition, you’ll be feeling more collaborative, so never be afraid to reach out to that group from class to study together – they’re probably also looking for study buddies. On Thursday, the Gemini Full Moon will shine in your domesticity corner. Make sure that even in the craziness of finals, you’re not forgetting to spend time with the people who matter the most. Whether that’s lunch with a friend or video-calling your mom, it’ll feel good to reach out.

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