How Astrology Shapes Who We Root For on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

There are competition shows, and then there is Dancing with the Stars. This cultural moment turns viewers into amateur choreographers, emotional analysts, and intensely loyal voters. Fans don’t only vote based on dance scores, but based on connection. They vote for the contestants who feel magnetic in a way that’s hard to put into words.

That pull is exactly what Jordan Younger explores on The Balanced Blonde. Why do some contestants feel like instant favorites, while others take longer to win over the audience?

Why some contestants feel instantly familiar

Younger dives into Alix Earle’s journey on DWTS. Earle, with her massive social media following, is a familiar face. However, Younger reveals that her appeal extends beyond her online presence.

Earle has a Sagittarius sun, a Virgo moon, and a Scorpio rising. Younger describes Sagittarius energy as social and open-hearted, which helps explain why so many viewers feel like they already “know” Earle.

Younger explains that the Virgo moon brings discipline and a strong work ethic, something viewers now see as Earle pushes herself through rigorous training. She says that this discipline, paired with a Scorpio rising, gives her complexity—a mix of approachability and mystique. Younger describes it as the kind of chart for someone who wants to be fully themselves, and who doesn’t need to pretend.

Why Robert Irwin feels universally lovable

Then there’s Robert Irwin, who was already a fan favorite thanks to his late father, Steve Irwin. Younger shares that Irwin is a Sagittarius sun (like Earle) with a Pisces moon, a combination she describes as both joyful and emotionally attuned. She says that Sagittarius brings optimism, while Pisces moon energy brings depth and empathy.

Younger highlights a moment from a recent episode in which Irwin used his limited on-camera time after a performance to send well wishes to a fellow contestant recovering from an injury. She notes that this small gesture captured why viewers connect so strongly to him. “It was seconds,” she says, “but it shows who he is. He’s someone who thinks of others even when the spotlight is on him.”

This is where astrology meets emotional reality. Younger explains that Pisces moon energy often manifests as sincere care—something audiences feel even if they don’t consciously recognize it.

Talent matters—but heart is what keeps people here

Younger acknowledges that Dancing with the Stars is indeed a competition. However, she argues that the emotional connection often holds more weight than technical skill. She uses the example of Andy Richter, a contestant who has defied expectations. Younger explains that while Richter may not have the same physical advantage as younger contestants, his personality resonates with the audience. She says, “It’s not all about dance skill. It’s about how you can captivate a crowd and capture people’s hearts.”

Younger reminds listeners that Dancing with the Stars may be built on choreography, but it’s sustained by connection—the kind of emotional resonance that makes viewers see a bit of themselves in the people under the spotlight.

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