The This Is Us Character You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Astrology is about a simple twist of fate occurring the moment we are born, and our unique place in the cosmos based on where the planets and stars align in that very moment. This is why astrologers need to know your birth time to make an accurate chart since every hour of every day creates a different personality. 

Time is also of the essence in Dan Fogelman's beautiful family drama "This Is Us." The intersections of Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack Pearson's (Milo Ventimiglia) lives ripple out to touch many others, and especially their triplets Kate (Chrissy Metz), Randall (Sterling K. Brown), and Kevin (Justin Hartley). This is especially important as the plot of "This Is Us" reveals itself in snippets that travel back and forth through different characters' timelines over decades. 

While the show is in many ways realistic in detailing the tribulations and joys of one American family, it takes some liberties in an astrological sense. After all, four members of the Pearson family were born on August 31, the Big Three in 1980 and Jack in 1944, meaning their personalities should have been a whole lot more alike than different, and in real life they all would be Virgos to boot. But as we've seen it unfold over six seasons, the main personalities are distinct entities that still correspond to the stars, even if they don't exactly match their birthdays. Here's the "This Is Us" character you are based on your zodiac sign.

Like their Aries cousins, Taurus has a similar single-minded determination, but their goals are often pursued with a more methodical and organized approach that tends to have better long-term consequences. Taurus comes with a natural charm that draws people to them, even when they might not be interested at first. This is exactly the case for Toby Damon (Chris Sullivan), as he has a love-at-first-sight moment with Kate Pearson and it doesn't take him long to win her over. 

With his warm sense of humor and ability to make anyone feel comfortable in his jovial presence, Toby quickly becomes Kate's rock. Toby makes Kate feel safe and loved as she processes many of her early childhood issues, in particular the death of her father. He is refreshingly honest and open, especially about his mental health struggles and how much his previous relationship wounded his self-esteem through his ex's focus on his weight.

Also in classic Taurus style, Toby's even keel goes off the rails when he starts having work troubles, especially when he loses his job and has a hard time finding a replacement offer. Taureans receive a lot of their inner security from financial and job security, so even as his home life thrives, we see Toby struggle when his career begins to fizzle. Sadly, Toby's reliance on his job prospects leads him to choose work over his family — an occasional Taurus occurrence — which spells doom for his marriage to Kate.

Like its crab representative, Cancer is a sign often marked by self-containment. However, at the same time, Cancer has a deep yearning for a permanent home for themselves and their families. There's a deep sensitivity and intuition in Cancer that makes them great communicators, especially in romantic regards, but this is also a sign that worries a lot and can take on the personal concerns of everyone they care about, often to the detriment of their health. 

For the beloved patriarch of "This Is Us," Jack Pearson, the abusive home in which he was raised becomes the anti-blueprint of how he wants his own family to be, and he is successful before his tragic and untimely death. Where Jack receives no love or compassion when he is growing up, he offers these things in spades to his wife and children, even when he's so tired he doesn't feel he has anything to give. This is a huge reason his persona looms so large over the family decades after his death. 

We also see Cancer's dark side in Jack, as at first, he struggles with alcohol addiction to cope with all the emotions pent up from his terrible childhood and financial struggles. However, when he realizes he risks turning into his own awful father, Jack gets himself back on track to build one of the most beautiful families ever to grace television screens.

Even though the Big Three and Jack Pearson are all technically Virgos since they were born on August 31st, the only one in the group who presents a typical example of this zodiac sign is Randall "Resumes Are My Jam!" Pearson. From childhood, Randall is a meticulous student who strives for perfection in all areas, even when nobody is pressuring him for that level of excellence. He studies in advance for tests, does his homework early, and enjoys things when they are in a particular order. These are Virgo qualities that follow Randall into adulthood, including his constant worrying that has turned into a full-blown anxiety disorder by the time he's moving up the corporate ladder. 

Randall sometimes manages to sublimate all this nervous energy into his daily runs. We can only imagine how much worse he'd be if he didn't take the time to get outside and work off some stress. While Virgos aren't necessarily known for their leadership skills, Randall channels his overdeveloped organizational skills into his campaign for city councilman. 

However, unlike other signs when they enter politics, Virgos rely on the help of others to make decisions. Randall is no exception with his campaign manager Jae-Won Yoo (Tim Jo), who Randall entrusts with huge decisions. Still, for all his success, Randall is a worrier through and through, and this classic Virgo trait continues to get the better of him, even if it strains his family relationships.

Scorpio is a big energy sign that's often defined by its sexual magnetism, for better or worse. Like its representative, the scorpion, Scorpios have a bite that's as bad as their metaphorical bark and their ability to hold a grudge rivals that of an Aries. Scorpios tend to be dramatic individuals with a powerful charisma that constantly draws others and attention to them. Whether through sports or his film career, Kevin Pearson is the star in whatever room he enters, and that's not always a good thing. 

Once he injures his knee and can no longer play football, Kevin is the embodiment of textbook unfulfilled Scorpio rage until he discovers his knack for stage acting. While he seems dedicated to his high school sweetheart Sophie during their younger years, Kevin shows his worst side when they reconnect as adults, and Kevin realizes in that moment he doesn't want the same things Sophie wants. He then tells her in the cruelest way possible, just to make sure he'll never go down that road again, but not considering how devastating it is to her.

Alcohol does nothing to help Kevin's more harmful tendencies, and it's not until his sobriety that he finally begins to reckon with the kind of person he wants to be, and he finally reckons with the ways he has hurt others. When a Scorpio stops putting themselves first, that's when they become truly marvelous forces of nature.

Represented by the steadfast goat, some of which can climb a sheer cliff wall by force of will and careful planning, Capricorns are methodical in a very different way than their Aries or Taurus cousins. When a Capricorn gets knocked down, it'll dust itself off and get right back on track when other signs might start something new altogether. Often Capricorns are shy, with a withdrawn nature that sometimes has to do with a lack of self-confidence, even though their strengths are so evident. 

In the case of Deja Pearson (Lyric Ross), her lack of confidence stems from a great deal of abuse and neglect she'd survived already at such a young age. She bounces from her grandmother's house to her young mom and then through a brutal foster care system that doesn't do Deja any favors until she meets Randall and Beth Pearson, who eventually adopt her. 

Even as Deja rebounds from terrible situations, like her mother giving up parental rights entirely, it still takes her a long time to find that core of safety in herself, allowing her to relax and become part of the Pearson family. Once Deja starts settling into her new routine, we see her Capricorn dedication to maintaining not just her academic work and future plans but putting loving care and attention into all her relationships while securing her own personal boundaries.

Often called the poet of the zodiac, Pisces is a sign marked by deep sensitivity, uncanny intuition, and boundless creativity. In the case of Randall Pearson's birth father, William, he actually is a poet and produces some beautiful works of art that Randall and his family would later cherish. However, the problem with being so sensitive and overflowing with empathy is that sometimes the realities of the world can be too much, and some might turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms to find moments of escape. 

In the case of William, drug addiction tears apart his family before it's even begun. A misunderstanding separates him from both his beloved wife and treasured son, creating a rift that he is never fully able to resolve before his death. But before William dies, he leaves an indelible positive mark on Randall, and especially his daughters Tess and Annie, who love William's soft-spoken manner and storytelling abilities. William has a comforting warmth characteristic of Pisces, making him an excellent caregiver and demonstrating he would have been an amazing father had circumstances gone differently. 

It's common for Pisces to absorb all the energy, good and bad, around them, which can be an overwhelming issue, as we see William struggle with. Thankfully, by the end of his time on earth, William does find peace in reuniting with his family, repairing an ancestral trauma that no longer will pass on to his grandchildren.