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Lindsey Metrus, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
The spitfire Sun opposing auspicious Jupiter revitalizes your 3rd House of Information and your 9th House of Philosophy.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Her direct storytelling, and firm grasp on gospel, blues, soul and roots styles, confirm her place as a contemporary spitfire.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Ukrainian-American ballroom maverick gained a reputation as a spitfire across his 17 seasons competing on the cutthroat competition series.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
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Lindsey Metrus, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
The spitfire Sun opposing auspicious Jupiter revitalizes your 3rd House of Information and your 9th House of Philosophy.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Her direct storytelling, and firm grasp on gospel, blues, soul and roots styles, confirm her place as a contemporary spitfire.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Ukrainian-American ballroom maverick gained a reputation as a spitfire across his 17 seasons competing on the cutthroat competition series.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Spitfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitfire. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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spitfire
noun
spit·fire
ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r 
: an easily angered or highly emotional person
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