It’s tempting to think the 1990s were a simpler time—no 24/7 texting, more monoculture, even the outfits seemed more elemental. Maybe that’s why we’re now obsessed with shows like Love Story and Sex and the City. But it's also true that young people in the ’90s were dealing with many of the same themes as we are present day, and there’s some interesting astrology that connects the world we live in now to this oft-mythologized decade; to the last days of analog, when the current tech we hold so dear was an unrealized dream of the future.
Astrology can be an amazing marker of time, particularly for trends. Stay with me here: When planets re-enter the same zodiac sign over time, cultural phenomena come full circle. We can learn a lot about the present (and future) from looking at the past, and that includes astrology as well as documented history.
In 2026, several celestial bodies are moving back to the place where they were in the ’90s, spurring the resurgence of similar ingenuity, societal themes, and fashion. Even some members of Gen Z now insist on using typewriters and flip phones in homage to the time—a vibe potentially brought on by the stars’ regression to the past.
Expansive Jupiter and karmic Saturn are giving us another peak at the ’90s, this time with an appreciation for a time when we didn't carry mini computers in our pockets and weren't accessible to our friends at all hours. Still, the North Node of Destiny’s time warp from Aquarius to Leo offered us a sense of connection, from the advent of the World Wide Web to AOL Instant Messenger. The North Node, which retrogrades to another zodiac sign every one and a half years, offers us insight on where we should put our focus. The North Node of Destiny, which kicked off the ’90s, provided a sense of scientific and technological advancements.
The ’90s started with the Nodes of Destiny on the Aquarius-Leo axis and ended on the opposite side of the spectrum on the Leo-Aquarius axis. With the North Node of Destiny officially entering Aquarius—the sign of innovation—on July 26, 2026, and igniting the solar eclipse from February 17, it makes sense that, beyond tech advances, it feels like other ’90s trends are also coming full circle, including high-rise Levi’s, kitten heels, and thick, tortoise-shell headbands.
The Nodes of Destiny, which serve as a cosmic wake-up call to keep us in line with our soul’s purpose, will work their way backward to the vibes from the end of the ’90s, so expect to see the eclectic styling of Phoebe Buffay and Aunt Hilda become even more embedded in current street style. Not to mention the ultimate fashion dream queen of the decade: Courtney Love. (We’re already seeing this manifested in Olivia Rodrigo’s recent style.)
The educational planet, Jupiter, which is known for its philosophic and adventurous nature, moved from Cancer at the turn of the decade (where it is positioned now) to Gemini at Y2K, cultivating lessons from all 12 zodiac signs. Authoritative planet Saturn’s descent from Capricorn to Aries throughout the ’90s brought hardships that we gained insight and knowledge from, such as the climate crisis and how we do business, when many brick-and-mortar stores were replaced by e-commerce.
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One ’90s icon, in particular, the late Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has resurfaced as a source of style inspiration, thanks to the success of Love Story. She was known for minimalism and simple elegance. Bessette Kennedy’s looks have been on everyone's list this spring and heading into summer, especially her sleek blonde hair and well-tailored monochromatic outfits.
It’s an apt time for Bessette Kennedy to make a resurgence in the culture, as her birth chart is making an impression from the current astrological themes: Her ascendant (what one exudes), Venus (aesthetic), and Mars (charisma) are all in Aquarius; and the predominance of Aquarius energy right now sets the stage for her legacy to be back in the public eye, a place she retreated from. The Aquarius planets show the unique, chill, and original mindset of one who isn't afraid to be their own person. With the upcoming eclipses highlighting these planets, expect to see more of Bessette Kenndy’s iconic looks on the streets and across social media.
But wait, there’s more! Her birth chart just underwent its second Saturn return, which babies born from 1993 to 1996 went through from 2023 to 2026. The Saturn return is a cosmic renaissance that occurs every 27 to 29 years, pushing us to make changes and augment our lives to ensure we are on the right path. This cosmic wake-up call is giving us another opportunity to adapt Bessette Kennedy’s sense of self and romanticize life in the ’90s. We’re not just emulating the decade’s fashion, but the timeline as well—hence, the Tamagotchi revival and TikTok’s continued obsession with the song “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls (the release date of which is, notably, undergoing its second Saturn return in Aries).
Are you still with me? Because the astrological reasons for our obsession with the ’90s go waaay beyond fashion and music trends.
Two other astrological aspects are hitting us hard this year, making us do the time warp to “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss,” the infamous P.M. Dawn song from 1991. But it’s important to note the presence of rose-colored glasses here, as things were not perfect in the ’90s.
Jupiter, which is currently in the zodiac sign Cancer, is taking us back to 1990, when the United States was at the height of a recession and the Persian Gulf War was taking place. The political climate seemed dismal. Sound familiar, given the current state of affairs? Even if you don’t totally buy into astrology, it can be a helpful framework for showing us patterns in history.
The beginning of the ’90s, for example, marked a time when many were upset by the political and economic landscape in the US. Technology was rapidly advancing, and the US was embroiled in wars abroad. As it was in 1990 and 1991, Jupiter is again in Cancer and Leo, bringing changes. We can assess through the stars, perhaps, that better days are coming. Resistances form. We have to keep faith and fight for the causes we believe in. Songwriters and musicians in the ’90s—like Tracy Chapman, Janet Jackson, and the members of Salt-N-Pepa—spurred resistance and pushed limits through their lyrics. In 2026, we witnessed this energy get harnessed in a different way by Bad Bunny during his landmark Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.
Jupiter’s transits in the ’90s happened around the same time as radical accessibility to the internet and email became the norm. If we continue to explore this through astrology, Jupiter becomes the global connection that binds us together. As widespread use of the internet increased, Jupiter in Cancer brought us existentially closer, even when we were continents apart. GPS was cited as being fully operational by the US Air Force in 1994, when Jupiter and the North Node of Destiny aligned in Scorpio, directing us to find our way, with luck, in the world. Now we can’t live without these inventions.
The 1993 March on Washington came at the same time as a turning point in astrology. The event brought over 800,000 people together to fight for equal rights and liberation. The North Node was in freedom-seeking Sagittarius, which urges the world to embrace everyone with kindness. The transit of Jupiter in Libra insisted that we treat everyone fairly. Saturn in Aquarius urged us to commit to humanitarianism in a powerful way. This is relevant because the progressive North Node of Destiny is about to re-enter Aquarius on July 26, and transformational Pluto is currently in Aquarius. This metamorphic connection is going to be the catalyst for global change, further evolving the structures and ideology from the early ’90s.
The mid-’90s brought Saturn in Aries into the mix. Right now, Saturn is also in Aries, which means that we are being given another chance to look at how we handled matters from the past (including, for example, the misogyny thrown at everyone from Carolyn Bessette Kennedy to Monica Lewinsky).
Meanwhile, those born between 1996 and 1999 are at the beginning of their first Saturn return, making it a vital moment for ’90s babies and their parents, who are most likely undergoing their second Saturn return from 1967 to 1969. The first Saturn return brings an opportunity to fulfill one’s potential; therefore, people are remembering their younger years with nostalgia, thinking of Pokémon and starter jackets. The second Saturn return marvels at the past and makes one proud of their accomplishments. Plus, it's a time for parents and kids who share the same Saturn sign to reflect and bond. Perhaps that is why the Oasis reunion in 2025 was attended by parents and children alike.
Given the astrology impacting our lives in 2026, it's no wonder we are obsessed with the ’90s. Personally, I think it's wonderful to align with the decade that revolutionized the world with so many tools for communication and connection—tools that we now take for granted. Maybe we could even restore the original spirit of these early-internet days to our online and offline rituals now, as we make our way in an increasingly fragmented, fractured world—one that ’90s teens might not have been able to imagine.
