The Ryan Gosling Movie You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Since the early 2000s, Ryan Gosling's career has seen him play an impressively wide variety of characters. What other actor can you think of who's won an MTV best kiss award for a beloved romantic drama and since then has played a string of troubled, violent men, the world's most famous astronaut, and also a Ken doll? Celebrated as much for his good looks and charm as he is for his acting ability, Gosling has made a name for himself as a versatile leading man.

And now that we're talking about Gosling's diverse filmography, we might be able to share a few insights with you about how these films can relate to your life in a more celestial capacity. According to the ancient practice of astrology, each zodiac sign has a unique essence defined by a set of common traits and desires. These traits may predispose you to liking a particular film, or they may align with the themes of certain movies. Either way, now's the time to break down Gosling's filmography with these astral implications in mind. Keep reading to find out which Ryan Gosling movie you are based on your zodiac sign.

In the 2011 movie "Drive," Ryan Gosling plays a stuntman and getaway driver who wears a signature bomber jacket with a scorpion on the back. Because of this fact alone, you might think the film would be perfectly suited to the sign of Scorpio, but we're gonna go a little deeper than just symbolism alone.

Gosling's character in the film -– known only as Driver –- is quiet, even-tempered, and pretty inscrutable. He seems to be very set in his unattached ways, and we only see his cool demeanor start to thaw when gets close to his neighbor, Irene (Carey Mulligan), and her son, Benicio (Kaden Leos). Driver's perfectly calibrated life is thrown off balance with the arrival of Irene's husband, Standard (Oscar Isaac), who hires Driver to pull off a high-stakes heist. Things only get more complicated from there.

"Drive" is about a stubborn, sedentary man who unexpectedly finds himself caring for others, which is why the sign of Taurus is an ideal match. Fixed earth signs symbolized by the bull, Taureans are often known for their stubbornness and their reliance on routine and stability. Patient, practical, and devoted to whatever it is they do, Taureans are very set in their ways and tend to avoid big changes. What makes "Drive" so interesting is that Driver exemplifies all of these Taurean qualities, but he must make a decision as to whether he can change for someone he loves. Is there hope for a stubborn Taurus? You might have to watch to find out.

This next one might seem pretty obvious, but there's really no way to deny it. "The Notebook," Ryan Gosling's star-making love story, is by far the most Cancerian film in his filmography. Let us count the ways. Set primarily in 1940s South Carolina, the film follows Noah (Gosling), a mill worker, and Allie (Rachel McAdams). Noah and Allie are in love, but Allie's parents don't approve. They lose touch when Noah goes off to war, but they slowly come to realize it's not over, and it never will be over.

The story is told from the perspective of a much older Noah (James Garner), who spends the entirety of the film describing their love story to Allie (Gena Rowlands), who at this point is suffering from Alzheimer's. This is one of the things that makes the film so relevant to the sign of Cancer. Known as the nurturers of the zodiac, Cancers are sensitive, emotional individuals who have a strong sense of family and home. They're also very sentimental and nostalgic, and they never forget a single thing that's happened to them.

The entire film is built around the notion that Noah is trying to keep their love story alive by telling it to Allie, even if she may not remember it herself. It may be a slightly saccharine premise, but it's hard not to be charmed by Noah and Allie's romance, especially if you're a Cancer. Get your tissues ready, crabs.

In 2022's "The Gray Man," Ryan Gosling tries his hand at a spy thriller. Gosling plays a skilled CIA operative known as "Sierra Six," his identity unknown to the rest of the agency. When Sierra Six is on an assassination mission, he learns about the corruption of his employer, prompting a global manhunt and forcing Sierra Six to fight for his survival. His only ally is Dani Miranda (Ana de Armas), a CIA agent who believes in his cause.

"The Gray Man" is well-suited to the sign of Virgo, a mutable earth sign sometimes known as the analyst. Virgos are all about judging their surroundings and coming up with solutions to problems. Systemic and detail-oriented, Virgos are hardworking and industrious in achieving their goals.

Sierra Six's entire narrative revolves around him processing information as quickly as he can in order to not be murdered, making his Virgo journey one with life-or-death implications. The film may be more action-oriented than thoughtful Virgos are often said to be, but its fast-moving pace just means there is more for Sierra Six (and viewers) to problem-solve. While Virgos tend to prefer working in the background, "The Gray Man" illustrates what might happen if a Virgo were to suddenly become the center of attention. The answer is death and carnage, apparently.

There's nothing inherently villainous about Scorpios, but in this case, we're going to have to buy into the stereotype. 

The most Scorpio-like film in Ryan Gosling's filmography is the 2010 film "All Good Things," which is a very insidious movie indeed. Based on the real-life story of Robert Durst, Gosling plays David Marks, the heir to a real-estate dynasty run by his father, Sanford (Frank Langella). David finds his chance at happiness when he meets Katie (Kirsten Dunst), a woman who sees past his family's wealth. David and Katie marry, but their relationship quickly disintegrates when David gets pulled back into the family business, leading to a series of shocking (and still unsolved) events.

Intuitive, intelligent water signs, Scorpios are associated with the archetype of the alchemist. Cunning and strategic, they desire control and can become calculating and obsessive when the circumstances are right. Scorpios have a reputation for being mysterious and enigmatic, and it can be difficult to parse out what lies behind their intensity.

We may not really know what went on with David and Katie (the film never explains it one way or another), but it's clear that something very dark has happened. This sense of mystery and danger is a fitting ambiance for Scorpios, who revel in keeping things close to the chest.

Capricorns are cardinal signs associated with leadership, and they tend to be motivated by duty and responsibility. Disciplined and possessing a lot of self-control, Capricorns are very goal-oriented and often repress any emotions that might get in the way of their success. Those born under this sign can be pretty serious people, though it's said they sometimes age backward, becoming more youthful as they grow older.

"First Man" tells a story that everyone knows but from a very personal perspective. Ryan Gosling plays Neil Armstrong, the NASA astronaut and the first man to walk on the moon. Because viewers already know how the story ends, the film instead attempts to take us inside Armstrong's head, following the years leading up to the moon landing.

Armstrong, at least as the film depicts him, is an extremely dedicated, serious individual, making the movie's association with the sign of Capricorn especially strong. He's focused on getting to the moon oftentimes above all else, which puts a strain on his relationship with his wife (Claire Foy) and his family. Like many Capricorns, Armstrong does his best to ignore anything that might inhibit his goal, something that can be frustrating for those closest to him. "First Man" may be a story about heroism, but it's also an introspective look at the costs of leadership and progress.

"Lars and the Real Girl" is a movie about the place where fantasy and reality meet. Ryan Gosling plays Lars, a young man who struggles to socialize and make friends. His brother (Paul Schneider) and sister-in-law (Emily Mortimer) are thrilled to hear Lars has a girlfriend he met online, but they're shocked when they find out that his girlfriend is actually a blow-up doll. They decide to go along with his delusion on the advice of a doctor (Patricia Clarkson), and soon, the whole town is on the charade.

The sign of Pisces is known as the dreamer. Those born under this sign tend to be extremely romantic and prone to daydreaming and getting lost in fantasy. They often lack solid boundaries that would allow them to delineate between reality and delusion. Nonetheless, Pisces tend to be kind, gentle, and empathetic individuals. As the last sign of the zodiac, they sometimes appear both extremely wise and childish all at once.

It's very clear that Lars has the qualities of Pisces, as his harmless delusion is the driving force of the film. But while Lars may seem like a passive, ineffectual character, it's actually his delusion that ends up bringing the entire community together, illustrating the deceptive power that Pisces possess.