Which Justified Character You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Following the adventures of devil-may-care Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, "Justified" remains one of the best-reviewed dramas of the 2010s, and for good reason. The series wasn't just well-written, well-acted, and full of fast-paced western action — it was also populated by a roster of complicated and dynamic characters. Beyond star Timothy Olyphant as the swaggering Marshal Givens, Walton Goggins co-starred as his recurring nemesis Boyd Crowder, a complex villain who crisscrossed the line between arch criminal and anti-hero. Stars like Jeremy Davies and Neal McDonough also gave memorable performances as antagonists that would torment Crowder and Givens both, while fellow marshals Tim Gutterson (Jacob Pitts) and Rachel Brooks (Erica Tazel) played things much differently than their no-nonsense colleague. 

With such diverse heroes and villains, you'd think there'd be no room for anyone else, but the supporting cast of side characters made Harlan County a playground for some of television's most intense drama. All of the different personalities on "Justified" gave fans of all stripes someone to identify with, whether they were drawn to a righteous hero or a morally complicated villain. Or perhaps you love them all, but with so many to choose from, you can't decide which one embodies your spirit. Well, that's what we're here for, and we're using the zodiac as our guide. Scroll on to find out which "Justified" character you are based on your zodiac sign.

Taurus is the sign of the bull — often strong and steady, trustworthy and honest. But Taurans also dislike change, instead preferring things in their life to stay the way they are, embracing stability over excitement. And if anyone on "Justified" is a Taurus, it's the Chief Deputy of the Lexington U.S. Marshals Field Office, Art Mullen (Nick Searcy). Kind, loyal, and compassionate, Mullen can be fiery when those under him — particularly Raylan Givens — cause him trouble, mostly because he just doesn't like the trouble that comes with his best deputy's antics. Mullen would much prefer that his deputies go about their business and conduct their affairs steadily and by the book, because even if their criminal targets can be unpredictable, at least he can handle his own people ... but only if they follow the rules.

More than just the boss, though, Mullen is a father figure to many in the office, particularly Rachel, whom he has mentored, and even hands the office over to when he's injured and put on extended leave. When people have a problem, even a personal one, they're not uncomfortable sharing it with him, as he is dependable and a good listener, in classic Taurus style. But as you might expect from the sign of the bull, Art can be stubborn and prideful, too.

When scouring the roster of characters on "Justified" for a Cancer, Ava Crowder (Joelle Carter) is the obvious choice. Sensitive but strong, and fiercely protective, she is one who seeks comfort in the arms of others without sacrificing any of her power and independence. When we first meet Ava, she is married to Boyd's abusive, alcoholic brother Bowman, and she shows that power and independence by murdering him in self-defense. But it isn't long before her loneliness gets the better of her, and despite his ruthless ways, she eventually falls into the arms of Boyd himself.

But of all the traits most associated with the Cancer sign, it's Ava's ability to forgive — but never forget — that makes her stand out as the crab among the "Justified" cast. Because even though she'd been a loyal lover to Boyd for years, she always remembered what kind of man he truly was, and finally gets back at him at the close of the series, running off with his money, and starting a new life of her own. And while they were adversaries for much of the series, Ava never forgets the kindness Raylan had shown her, either. A compassionate caretaker, she helps those in need when she can, unable to turn a blind eye, and while her sense of right and wrong may need a bit of tuning, in the end, it bends slightly more towards good.

The quiet type, Deputy U.S. Marshal Tim Gutterson is an ex-Army sniper who mostly keeps to himself, and is called in for the most dangerous of situations. More snarky than you might expect, he might be considered an introvert, and the kind of guy who uses a wry smile and lighthearted attitude as cover for his social awkwardness. If you're a Virgo, you'll most likely recognize a lot of these traits, and you probably have more in common with Deputy Gutterson than you might at first think. Virgos are typically neat freaks, and while we may not have seen Tim's home, he is definitely a man who likes things orderly, and "just so."

But one of the most important aspects of the Virgo is a need to feel useful — to feel like they have something to contribute to the world. Tim Gutterson found that usefulness after returning home from the military by joining the Marshals Service, and we've seen him volunteer for oddball assignments that nobody wants. It's clear he shares the need to feel useful, which can be both a blessing and a curse for the fall sign. The trouble with pegging a Virgo, of course, goes beyond just their often solitary, quiet nature, but even when they do get talking, they rarely talk about themselves. Given that we learned less about Gutterson than most of Raylan's fellow deputies, this makes perfect sense.

We're not going to sugarcoat this one: Robert Quarles (Neal McDonough) is perhaps the most sinister villain in the entire six-year run of "Justified." Whether you want to call him a psychopath or a sociopath, he's one violent, monstrous mob boss, with almost no redeeming qualities. So apologies to our friends born under the sign of the scorpion, but after matching up traits, there's no other zodiac sign that fits him as well as the Scorpio. It's a sign that embraces darkness, is not afraid of any pain or even death, instead viewing fear as a weapon to wield, and one he refuses to be struck by. In fact, the only thing a Scorpio — and Quarles — fears is being vulnerable, as he was when he crossed Detroit mafia capo Theo Tonin, played by Adam Arkin.

With piercing blue eyes, Quarles is stoic, with a personality that's hard to identify, because he becomes different people in different situations. He's always looking to manipulate events for his own ends. Dark and unhinged, he can seem like a solid rock teetering on a razor's edge. Though not all Scorpios are evil like Quarles — or even bad — they're typically enigmatic and unknowable.

In the fifth season of "Justified," we meet the extended family of Southern gator-hunter Dewey Crowe (Damon Herriman). Michael Rapaport joins the cast as Dewey's towering cousin Daryl,who moves his family to Kentucky after Dewey wins a lawsuit against the state, in an attempt to leech off of his cousin's newfound fortune. It's not Daryl, but cousin Wendy (Alicia Witt) who's our pick for Capricorn. She's the only woman in the Crowe family, and the most level-headed and mature one. 

Forced to be the caretaker of her lesser-witted brothers, Wendy was the Capricorn who had to be a full-grown adult since she was young, taking on more responsibility than she should have. Though she didn't actually approve of her family's less reputable behavior, she was motivated and duty-bound by a sense of familial loyalty to look out for them. Oddly enough, it's said that Capricorns would make great lawyers, and that's exactly what Wendy is studying to become. Not wanting to hurt her son, she lied to him about his deadbeat father, telling Kendal (Jacob Lofland) that Jack (Kyle Bornheimer) was his uncle — and she his sister — out of fear, and a twisted sense of responsibility. Because Capricorns are a collector of responsibility, Wendy took on so much that she finally snapped; she killed her older brother in self-defense. 

Ellen May (Abby Miller), the sympathetic hard-luck case and sex worker who turned her life around by escaping the Crowders, is more than meets the eye — and that's pretty well true of most people born under the sign of Pisces. She often comes across as dimwitted, but after ditching her addictions, it's clear she's smarter than she's given credit for. It's likely her lack of formal education gives this impression, but she has shrewd insight into others, and, like a Pisces, is prone to fantasy, which can provide an illusion that she's not well-reasoned. Instead, she's wise, even if she often has her head in the clouds. She has not allowed her difficult life to destroy her love of people, or her dreams for the future. She has kept a sense of wonder and awe, an ability to see the beauty in the world despite having seen its ugliest sides.

A sponge of personality, Ellen May can be a different person based on who she surrounds herself with, which can be another reason she's often misjudged. It's also why being with the right people is critical to her portrayal on the series, as it's only when she escaped her life at the Crowder-owned brothel, Audrey's, that she's finally seen for who she really is. And that is true of a Pisces, who must be careful to whom they devote their energy, because it can be the difference between entering the darkness or embracing the light.