I’m not an astrology expert, but I thought it’d be fun to match the P & P characters to their zodiac signs! Check out my ideas below, and let me know what matches you would have made.
Lady Catherine is an ARIES. She is bold and ambitious, and she likes to be number one. (“I must have my share in the conversation!”) She values honesty and forthrightness—which is why Elizabeth’s evasive answers frustrate her. She is also smart and loyal—and this loyalty is evident in her constant concern for Anne’s welfare.
Caroline Bingley is a TAURUS. Taurus people like nice things—and Caroline enjoys her big house and pretty clothes. People born under this sign are also good at making money (for a woman in Austen’s time, this means an advantageous marriage). They also pick a goal and follow it to completion. Caroline doesn’t lead Darcy to the altar in the end, but she stays committed to her plan despite those pesky “fine eyes!”
This site is ending, so I’ve moved this post. Read the rest here to find Darcy and Elizabeth’s signs.
12 responses to “Mr. Darcy, What’s Your Sign?: Austen Characters & Their Zodiac Signs”
Great matching 😉
I also thought Mr. Wickham could be a Gemini as he is two-faced. He is also social butterfly, and easily talks to anyone about anything. Geminis also do not like confrontation/conflict, they’d rather talk to others about it than the person involved.
That works–and could be fitting, with Wickham and Lydia both being Geminis. Maybe their love of social interactions and spontaneity draws them together.
I’m a Scorpio and like Darcy I often struggle to talk to people I don’t know (although I do seem able to chat to people at bus stops?) alas I don’t have his wealth or property! My Dad was a Sagittarius, very witty and loved his jokes. Even though as an engineer he was in a reserved occupation, as soon as he could he volunteered for the RAF and flew on his beloved Lancasters. My Mum is a Capricorn and definitely a peacemaker and a calming influence.
I totally agree with the despicable Wickham and to be honest I agree with all your choices.
The same sign as Darcy! That’s fun. Interesting that a bus stop makes you feel chattier…must be something that feels comfortable about the routine of a bus stop.
That was fun! Thank you. It would be a cool exercise to try this with other characters from different books too. Elinor and Marianne… I wonder where they would fit? Or Catherine Morland. Hee hee hee… down the rabbit hole we go!
That would be interesting! (Or a character who’s really into astrology contrasted with one who’s not! I’m thinking Marianne and Elinor.)
I think you did a great job in matching signs to characters.
And I am a Scorpio alongside Mr. Darcy. (I feel ya, man.) I, too, prefer staying home to read rather than go out, interact, and make small talk with people I don’t know.
This is possibly a site of people who prefer a book to small talk. I hear you.
I am a Scorpio like Mr. Darcy!Yay! I have a hard time talking to strangers or people I don’t know. My Mom is a Cancer like Jane.
So many Mr. Darcy Scorpios!
Your mom and I are Janes together. 🙂
I believe Jane is a Libra. She is so lovable
She is loveable! She also wants everyone to be happy, and there is a kind of balance in that, which works for those Libra scales.