It is officially Virgo season and we are celebrating the ultimate music icon who literally raised us. The entire culture shifts on September fourth to honor our favorite Houston native. If you are in your late twenties or navigating your forties, you probably remember memorizing her early choreography in the living room and burning her tracks onto shiny compact discs. She has been with us through every single phase of life, from our first major heartbreak to those unforgettable nights out when we felt absolutely flawless. This is a brilliant woman who constantly uplifts Black culture and shows us what pure excellence looks like. We love how she continuously evolves her artistry while staying completely authentic to her southern roots.

Everyone is taking a moment today to honor her legendary influence on music, style, and how we view ourselves. From those iconic early music videos that shaped our wardrobe choices to the massive stadium tours we happily spend our paychecks to attend, she sets a standard of greatness that nobody else can touch. We are definitely pouring a glass of something good tonight and playing her entire discography on a continuous loop to match the celebratory energy. To the powerhouse who keeps inspiring us to dream bigger and secure our bags, we shout a massive Happy Birthday Beyoncé. May this new year bring her exactly the kind of joy she constantly gives to all of us.