The Classic Novel That Summarizes Your Zodiac Sign

While you should never judge a book by its cover, it’s hard to ignore the similarities between certain books and specific signs of the zodiac. In some cases, individual literary works have a way of personifying some characteristics commonly found in astrology. Whether reflecting the quizzical nature of a Capricorn or the vibrant imagination of a Pisces, these classic novels possess all the foremost features of a set sign in the zodiac.

Aries: The Odyssey

To you, everything is a contest, whether matching wits with a one-eyed giant or partaking in an epic battle with the literal god of the seas. A bold and often easily bored adventurer whose heart belongs to the road, you’re used to getting out and seeing the world, even if you sometimes long for returning home. A natural-born leader, you thrive in situations that require a logical mindset, allowing you to prove your mental superiority in scenarios that necessitate decisive quick-thinking.

Taurus: Pride and Prejudice

Like Jane Austen’s famed literary hero Elizabeth Bennet, you actively dislike change and are far more comfortable in the predictability of routine daily life. When a new stranger wanders into your life–such as a certain handsome aristocrat prone to quick judgments–you react with some degree of hostility, letting your emotional responses fly at the risk of hurting someone’s feelings.

Gemini: The Great Gatsby

Keeping in line with the symbol of the twins, you have multiple sides to your personality, appearing as an enigma even to yourself. Industrious, hard-working, and inventive to no end, you wear your success on your shoulder, throwing elaborate parties and freely tossing around money with little to any hesitation. For all the people that claim to be your friend, few of your acquaintances actually seem to know you. While most see you as a hard-partying free spirit, you prefer to see yourself as a lovesick romantic, holding out hope of one day reuniting with your long lost love.

Cancer: Harry Potter

For as long as you can remember, you’ve carried the weight of the world on your back. Whether overcoming constant neglect from your extended family or waging a wizarding war of epic proportions, some new problem is always coming along that requires your immediate attention. Dreaming about one day settling down into a quiet, ordinary life, you’re instead constantly forced to contend with issues somehow connected to your past.

Leo: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

At first glance, you either appear as an unhinged genius or an ingenious lunatic–perhaps even both. A flamboyant entertainer motivated by your buoyant creativity, you thrive on being unorthodox, choosing to live out your idiosyncratic lifestyle in lieu of a dreary mundanity. Prone to dressing in colorful outfits and speaking in whimsical rhymes, everything about you defies expectations, often leaving people speechless, confused, but avidly entertained by your mere presence.

Virgo: Mary Poppins

Every so often, someone unironically compares you to P.L. Travers’ famous fictional nanny (a woman who’s “practically perfect in every way”). While they might mean it as an insult, you view it as a compliment. Always hard at work cleaning, cooking, or tending to household chores, you prefer things to be a certain way–preferably, your way. Your more authoritative stance on cleanliness and proper manners might aggravate some, but you pride yourself on being both tough and fair in your rigid assessments.

Libra: Hamlet

In most situations in life, you’re wracked with prolonged bouts of agonized indecision. Meditating on every little problem you encounter, you have an unfortunate habit of putting off making a choice, maintaining an internal dialogue with yourself weighing all aspects of your predicament. A philosopher at heart, you believe your friends and loved ones have little grasp of the real you. Prone to spellbinding daydreams and existential contemplation, you see yourself as the begrudging main character in a story you don’t want to be a part of.

Scorpio: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

You don’t have discussions–you have interrogations. Sitting back in your favorite chair and donning your most comfortable tweed jacket, you enjoy hearing the details of your companion’s stories, no matter how minute or seemingly inconsequential they might be. Forever asking questions yet always refusing to answer any, to you, knowledge is the ultimate power, with everything in the known universe having an elementary explanation behind it.

Sagittarius: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

You absolutely adore life and all the possibilities that come with it, whether that means enjoying something as simple as fishing along the banks of the Mississippi or unknowingly assisting a pair of unscrupulous conmen. In your optimistic eyes, there’s always a new adventure to be had somewhere, hence it’s why it’s always better to keep moving, eschewing any chance of settling down or getting “sivilized.”

Capricorn: The Catcher in the Rye

Upon first meeting someone, you’re known for coming across as a bit prickly and hard to read. Possessing a fairly cynical view of the world, when somebody asks how you are, you immediately prepare to hear them ask them for a favor. Despising any semblance of small talk, you think greeting someone with a smile and a wave is “phony,” and that everyone is simply portraying a false exterior that hides their true emotions. As a result, you tend to view everything with a degree of pessimism, hungering for a genuine interaction devoid of superficial talking points.

Aquarius: The Outsiders

To you, the term “outsider” isn’t a put-down–it’s a way of life. Dwelling on the fringes of society, you have trouble relating to larger groups, preferring the company of more intimate friends whose background mirrors your own. While certain people hate being in the minority, you find solace in it, choosing to live your life in your own succinct way instead of trying to force yourself into an uncomfortable living situation.

Pisces: Alice in Wonderland

Rather than living in the material world, you prefer escaping into your ever-active imagination, conjuring up fantastic places filled with magical creatures and exotic settings. With your mind constantly at work constructing these intricate fantasies, you sometimes forget the responsibilities that come with everyday life, allowing your creativity to run free throughout any given day.