Your Favorite Films Based On Your Horoscope

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For those who put stock in it, astrology can provide guidance on a variety of subjects. Zodiac signs can help us consider who to date or what sort of career to pursue. Horoscopes can help us decipher our thoughts and feelings; they can help us enjoy the good days and cope with the bad days. The stars, some believe, can show us our strengths and weaknesses, and allow us to understand ourselves on a more cosmic level. 

But can they also make movie recommendations? 

If an ancient practice that was once considered a legitimate science can point you in the direction of someone to spend your life with or something to spend your life doing, you can probably believe it's able to suggest something to do watch, say, a Friday night. Since our astrological houses can influence our likes and dislikes as well as our personality quirks, the Zodiac can also be used to identify what might be your preferred genre and even a potential favorite new movie. Do you often find yourself in the mood for a bodice-ripping romance? Are you eagerly anticipating the next punch-em-up comic book adaptation? Are you in the bag for gag-a-minute screwball comedies? There might well be a reason for it that's been written in the sky since shortly after the big bang. Read on to find out what movies you'll love, based on your astrological sign. 

As a Taurus (April 20 – May 20), you're set in your ways. But that's only because you know how to live well, and your entertainment choices are likely to reflect that. Most of the time, you're grounded and dependable. A creature of routine, you're prone to staying in the same job or relationship for a long, long time. However, when you're ready to break your rut, you become a globetrotting pleasure seeker who appreciates luxuries like exotic cuisine, fine wine, charming ambiance, and rarified experiences. If actually jetting off to, say, Paris or the tropics won't fit in the budget or the schedule, you find solace in low-stakes movies that transport you. 

Tauruses will vibe with "The Holiday," Nancy Meyers' 2006 Christmas rom-com starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, which should appeal to both their homey and adventurous sides. Diaz's Amanda and Winslet's Iris — strangers living in Los Angeles and London respectively — have just discovered that the objects of their affections are actually getting cozy with other women (a major no-no for a devoted Taurus). Via a home-swap website, they agree to essentially switch lives for awhile. Iris learns to advocate for herself in L.A. while Amanda acclimates to a cozier provincial life in her borrowed U.K. cottage with Iris's handsome brother. "The Holiday" follows an unsurprising path, but it's deeply satisfying by the time the end-credits roll — which is exactly to a Taurus's tastes. Also on the cinematic menu for this zodiac sign: 2009's "Julie & Julia" about a blogger who commits to cooking all 524 recipes in Julia Child's cookbook, and 2010's "Eat Pray Love" starring Julia Roberts as Elizabeth Gilbert, the memoirist who traveled Italy, India, and Bali in search of self-actualization (or at least a really relaxing vacation). 

It's okay, Cancer (June 21 – July 22), to admit that — not all that deep down — you're a softie. Like a tail wagging a dog, you're led by your emotions. In life, that means you form strong attachments and readily sympathize with others, though sometimes your moodiness gets the best of you. In your viewing habits, that means you prefer sentimental fare. You're a sucker for movies about the love between pets and their humans, kids and their parents, and families overcoming obstacles. You're sensitive, so you try to avoid films that are unnecessarily traumatic or manipulative, but you don't mind stories that tug on your heartstrings, as long as everything turns out okay in the end. 

Cancers will empathize with Lucas and his dog Bella in 2019's "A Dog's Way Home." When certain breeds of dogs are forbidden within his city's limits, Lucas has to send his beloved pooch away to live on a farm hundreds of miles away. But their bond is so strong, Bella begins the arduous journey back to her owner, regardless of the improbable distance and bothersome regulations that separate them. Most cancers will relate to animated movies, too, which often explore family dynamics. 2009's "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" has a particularly sweet father-son relationship at its core. For something a little more adult, James L. Brooks' 2004 film "Spanglish" — which revolves around a dysfunctional affluent white family cohabitating with the Mexican mother and daughter who work for them — doesn't shy away from its awkward generational, cultural, and class clashes, but it still manages to be uplifting. 

Capable, detail-oriented, and driven Virgos (August 23 – September 22) usually shine in their professional capacities, but they can struggle in their personal relationships. They have an easier time listening to their heads rather than their hearts. Though they want to do good and be good, Virgos don't always have the strongest social skills; this makes them distrusting of and disappointed by others, which can, in turn, cause them to appear aloof or even rude. But really, Virgos just want someone to "get" them. Since they excel at work, that means they just want affirmation of a job well done. As Virgos feel most comfortable at the office, they thrive on workplace dramas in which characters who remind them of themselves accomplish things. 

Though Facebook's founder isn't a Virgo, the acclaimed Mark Zuckerberg biopic, 2010's "The Social Network," captures what Virgos are all about. David Fincher's film charts Zuck's rise from scorned Harvard outcast to unprepared billionaire, thanks to the social media platform he initially created as a way to get back at the girl who dumped him. Virgos will appreciate how well-made the movie is (it's a genuine masterpiece), but it also serves as something of a Virgo cautionary tale. For those wanting to live (and work) vicariously through real-life corporate success stories, there's 2011's "Moneyball" and 2006's "The Pursuit of Happyness." The former stars Brad Pitt as the man who pioneered a new-fangled statistical approach to building a baseball team. The latter stars Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a single dad who toiled from door-to-door salesman to unpaid intern to multimillion dollar broker to provide a better life for him and his son. 

Scorpios (October 23 – November 21) have a by-the-book approach to life. They're rule-followers who rely on facts and norms to guide them. Loyal, altruistic, and unflinching in the face of danger, Scorpios are well-suited to careers in the military or law enforcement. These folks typically fight in service of righteous causes, as they detest dishonesty. But they can also be headstrong and can lose their cool, at which point these wannabe heroes can become villains if they give in to their anger and resort to violence. Strong, stoic Scorpios are first in line at the box office whenever a new war movie makes its debut. They find a strange comfort in the planning and execution of high-stakes missions, as well as what are usually clearly delineated lines between good and evil. 

Because Scorpios care so deeply about the truth, 1992's military courtroom drama, "A Few Good Men," is a fitting movie recommendation. In the film, which was adapted by Aaron Sorkin from his own play, an unhappy Marine turns up dead at Guantanamo Bay after his transfer request is denied. Two fellow Marines are accused of his murder, and Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) is tasked with defending them...and perhaps keeping quiet a scandal. The movie builds to that famous explosive exchange between Cruise and Jack Nicholson as a testifying Colonel Jessup. Scorpios will also give five stars to edge-of-your-seat war movies from this century such as Ridley Scott's "Black Hawk Down," about a complicated special forces deployment to civil war-torn Somalia, and Kathryn Bigelow's thriller about the manhunt for Osama bin Laden, "Zero Dark Thirty."

The goat is an appropriate symbol for Capricorns (December 22 – January 19) as these perfectionist aren't happy unless they become the greatest of all time at whatever it is they endeavor to do. They believe that anything is possible with hard work and determination, and because they're so hyper-focused on seeing their often lofty goals through to the end, they usually manage to achieve them. But since they apply that same exacting standard to others, they can read as intolerant, unfeeling, and aggressive. Capricorns might be all business, but that doesn't mean their pursuits are. These type A-ers excel in the sciences, arts, and humanities as well. It shouldn't surprise anyone that Capricorns prefer serious dramas over frivolous comedies and fantasies, especially if they're based on true stories and boast a high level of craftmanship. 

To see the Capricorn modus operandi in action, try 2014's "Whiplash." Damien Chazelle's feature about a gifted music student and his brilliant but abusive mentor began life as a short film partially inspired by the writer-director's own band instructor. It became a critical darling thanks to its sharp script and intense performances (J.K. Simmons won the Academy Award for his portrayal of the hard-charging Fletcher). Capricorns might also respond better than most to 2014's "Foxcatcher." Bennett Miller's sports drama-slash-crime thriller documents the Olympic wrestling program spearheaded by John du Pont (a nearly unrecognizable Steve Carrell) that ultimately ended with a notorious murder. And 1990's "Awakenings," starring Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro — about a neurologist who thinks he's discovered a cure for a crippling chronic disease — will scratch the highly motivated Capricorn's itch, too. 

Pisces (February 19 – March 20) see the magic in everyday life. The final sign of the zodiac, these old souls feel at one with the unseen universe. They're innately spiritual; they may even have an interest in the occult or believe themselves to have supernatural powers. They experience things so acutely that they're prone to exaggeration, and, since they're so generous and empathetic, they easily feel slighted when they don't receive such fawning kindness in return. Pisces do enjoy purely fantastical stories, but because they already view the world as a mystical place, it's magical realism that holds a special place in their hearts. 

Tim Burton's "Big Fish," which made a splash in 2003, is a match made in movie heaven for a Pisces. Will Bloom has listened to stories about his father Edward's glory days his whole life. They're too absurd to be true, but the estranged son visits his father's deathbed and tries to suspend disbelief one last time. Edward (played by Ewan McGregor in his youth and Albert Finney in old age) recounts how he joined the circus, befriended a giant, followed the prophecy of a witch — and more — and ultimately wooed his mother. Even more sweeping is 2000's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," Ang Lee's multinational sensation about one enchanted sword, two warriors who can't act on their feelings for each other, and a headstrong governor's daughter who wants to learn their ways. And then for the young and the young at heart, there's Danny Devito's 1996 adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda," in which a grade schooler with lowlife parents and a monstrous headmistress discovers she has extraordinary powers — and starts to take matters into her own hands.