The Black Widow Character You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign

With "Black Widow" Marvel Studios finally gave Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), her own movie and a proper send-off, celebrating her as the fearless hero she is. As reported by Variety, Marvel Studios delayed the release of the film because of the pandemic, eventually releasing it to theaters and streaming on Disney+. While "Black Widow" has plenty of action and a straight-up evil villain to take down, it is a more personal story about the events that shaped Natasha as a person, and her history as a spy for the Red Room.

In the film, we learn Natasha was stationed in Ohio when she was a little girl, posing as the oldest daughter in an all-American family, giving her a taste of both childhood and familial love. We see how much she loved having the freedom of a childhood in Ohio and how devastated she was when they were called home to Mother Russia once the mission was completed. "Black Widow" fills in Natasha's backstory and introduces us to her undercover family and the impact they had on her personality.

While the cast of the film is small, each character has a distinct personality, representing 11 of the zodiac signs. This film is especially fun while viewing it through an astrological lens because we have an opportunity to see some of the signs that are generally regarded as "good" signs, using their inherent abilities for evil ends. It's important to remember, no zodiac sign is all good, or especially evil. Just like people, each sign has strengths and challenges, and how we use our abilities determines what kind of character we have.

"Black Widow" introduces a new interpretation of Taskmaster, one that fits into Natasha Romanoff's history and evolution as a person. Those who want the MUC to be taken directly from source materials probably didn't like this departure, but for this film, revealing Taskmaster to be none other than General Dreykov's daughter, Antonia Dreykov (Olga Kurylenko), the little girl Natasha sacrificed in a bomb to defect from the Red Room to S.H.E.I.L.D. was brilliant. This twist also sets up Taskmaster as a perfect representation of Gemini, symbolized by the twins. She is two people in one body, highlighting the internal struggle and division Geminis often feel between their dark and light twin.

Gemini is a mutable air sign known for their adaptability. Taskmaster's talent to mimic the fighting style of others hints at her Gemini nature, showing she is adaptable and able to mirror others. Air signs are known for being intellectual. Taskmaster takes the alert, perceptive, and analytical traits of Gemini to a new level, by having a computer chip in her head to synthesize all the information she sees and hears. Another clear connection between Gemini and Taskmaster/Antonia is Gemini's ruling planet, Mercury. Although Geminis are known for being the life of the party, they also have their deep and dark side, linking them to the Underworld. Like Taskmaster is dispatched to eliminate problems for the Red Room, Mercury is a psychopomp bringing souls to the afterlife.

Rick Mason (O-T Fagbenle) is a friend of Natasha's from her S.H.I.E.L.D. days. He is her go-to guy for procuring everything she needs while she is on the run. He secures her a helicopter, a trailer to live in while hiding, delivers her mail, and even a jet at the end of the film. His work, procuring weapons and securing transportation, requires Mason to have a vast network of associates who are willing to work with him. Leos are known for being the kind of leader who can bring disparate groups together to attain a common goal.

Leo is a fixed fire sign, ruled by the Sun. As a fire sign, Leos are known for their big hearts, warm personalities and passion. Mason clearly cares about Natasha and is unsuccessful in hiding his crush. The help he provides her showcases his generosity, a trait Leos are known for. Having a fixed modality means Leo was born in the middle of summer, having the dedication and follow-through of those loyal friends everyone knows they can count on, explaining why Natasha doesn't hesitate, repeatedly asking Mason for help when she's on the run.

Like Libra, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), is hard to pin down. What exactly is she up to, anyway? When we meet her in "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" she is recruiting John Walker, the Captain America replacement to take on the role of U.S. Agent, and in the post credit scene of "Black Widow," she is manipulating Yelena into going after Hawkeye. Leading Yelena to believe Natasha's death was murder rather than self-sacrifice. Val is clearly playing on a chess board we haven't seen, hinting to her Libran intelligence.

Libras are a cardinal air sign, ruled by Venus. We see Venus's love of luxury in Valentina, from her expensive clothing to her regal name. Libras are afraid of the unknown, which can manifest as someone who is very strategic and manipulative. To assuage their fear of the unknown, they exert control. This, in part, is due to their cardinal modality. Libras are idea people who lead through influence, rather than brute force, and we see this in the subtle ways Valentina exerts influence and control.

Libras are intelligent and perceptive, like other air signs, and they know how to be diplomatic, working with various groups to achieve a goal, as we see Valentina do. Like Libra, Val is different depending on who she is with and what she is trying to achieve. Although Libras are often described as empathetic, they can use their insights and empathy for dishonest means. Although we don't know what Val is up to yet, it feels like she is a villain in the making.

Yelena's (Florence Pugh) enthusiasm to experience the world on her own terms after being freed from Dreykov's mind-control embodies Sagittarius' optimistic nature. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign, known for their wanderlust and need for freedom. Yelena's frustration, a Sagittarian trait, is clear throughout "Black Widow" in her sarcastic sense of humor, impatience, and filterless comments. Sagittarius is known for being funny and for their lack of diplomacy. We definitely see these traits in Yelena. Despite telling it like she sees it, Yelena, like other fire signs, is warm, energetic, and bold.

Having a mutable modality means you are adaptable, a trait that comes in very handy when you might be breaking someone out of prison one day and taking down a maniacal villain the next, as Yelena does in "Black Widow." Curious and spontaneous, Yelena and Sagittarius tend to see life as an adventure, highlighted when Yelena says, "this would be a cool way to die" as the avalanche nearly takes down the helicopter she is flying while breaking Alexei out of a Russian prison. Adaptable, strong, and relentless, Sagittarius can struggle with focus, like many mutable signs; but once they have set their sights on a goal, nothing will get in their way.

While Aquarians are generally perceived as humanitarians and General Dreykov (Ray Winstone) is straight-up evil, he does embody Aquarius' intellect and revolutionary spirit. Aquarius is a fixed air sign, known for their originality and independence, but also for being temperamental. We see Dreykov's anger management issues when he hits Natasha in the Red Room after he has discovered she was impersonating Melina. Dreykov, like Aquarius, is a world-builder — he's just building a world that serves him rather than humanity.

Like other air signs, it's easy for Aquarius to get caught up in their head, without noticing the emotional impact their plans will have on others' lives. Once you remove morality from the equation, Aquarian's rational nature can easily be used for manipulation and control, especially when they convince themselves that they are helping the many, while harming the few. Dreykov believes he is building a better world by controlling politicians as a shadowy puppet master from the safety of the Red Room. Aquarius is drawn toward political work and activism, but in Dreykov we see these proclivities used for evil rather than good.

As a fixed sign, Aquarians are natural leaders who are comfortable being in charge, and won't relinquish their leadership, as we see in Dreykov. Aquarius' planetary rulers, give us great insight into Dreykov's motivations as well. In ancient astrology, Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, a planet that is all about rules, restrictions, and dedication. While in modern astrology, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, a transcendental planet, associated with rebellion, revolution and transformation. It makes sense that a man like Dreykov would exert absolute control over others, to give himself absolute freedom.