self-expression
noun
self-ex·pres·sion
ˌself-ik-ˈspre-shən 
: the expression of one's own personality : assertion of one's individual traits
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This single-minded pursuit of joyful self-expression mirrors the way she's approached her career.
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Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Despite denim enthusiasts often being drawn to traditionally masculine iconography—such as the Wild West, cowboys, and Hollywood rebels like Marlon Brando and James Dean—what truly defines the subculture is a deep appreciation for nostalgia, freedom, and self-expression.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Articulate Mercury in your 9th House of Travel and Learning aligns with optimistic Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, supporting clear, encouraging self-expression.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Mercury teams up with Jupiter to inspire new ways of self-expression.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Despite denim enthusiasts often being drawn to traditionally masculine iconography—such as the Wild West, cowboys, and Hollywood rebels like Marlon Brando and James Dean—what truly defines the subculture is a deep appreciation for nostalgia, freedom, and self-expression.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
Articulate Mercury in your 9th House of Travel and Learning aligns with optimistic Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, supporting clear, encouraging self-expression.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Mercury teams up with Jupiter to inspire new ways of self-expression.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Self-expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-expression. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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