A wacky zodiac theory

[Brynefan 2]

Ever since I found out how convenient it is to use the Zodiac signs for character generating purposes, I've noticed several authors seem to have done the same. Or perhaps there's some universal truth to it? I don't believe in astrology at all, but I like to read about it as how people with different personalities get along and how they view the world.

 

Anyway, I sensed this strongly in Jordan. Especially the Taurus/Scorpio combo, which is very powerful and sometimes dramatic. Here we find the bulls Perrin and Gareth Bryne for example and their respective Faile and Siuan. Scorpios are known for piercing eyes (Siuan) an urge to get back at people (both Siuan and Faile) and horrible obsession and jealousy (Faile). Taurus people are possessive as well, but on a material plane. Perrin has definitely showed signs of this. Both Gareth and Perrin have shown the patience that goes far, but only to a certain limit where they burst and overreact.

 

Scorpio and Taurus are opposites in the WHEEL of the zodiac and are therefore opposites of one another, but with some resemblances and a strong pull. Perfect for dynamic love matches in literature? There are more harmonious combinations, where the signs share an element or temperament. I haven't looked much deeper than Scorpio/Taurus yet, because I don't remember the others I read about as strongly.

 

As I've placed in Siuan as scorpio, which is a water sign (and water looks blue most of the time), Mo would probably be water as well as they were so incredibly synchronized as pillow friends. Moiraine would be Pisces or Cancer, if this is it. Scorpio/Scorpio often don't get along too well, I've read. I'd say Cancer, even though Siuan likes fish. A Cancer is strong in times of need, very protective and shows a cool fa

[Ishmael Moridin 0]

Wow !! This is a novel idea I think, classifying characters based on their star-signs.

[Brynefan 2]

Read this and you'll know better what I'm aiming at:

 

Taurus/Scorpio: http://astrology.about.com/od/tauruslovematches/qt/TaurusScorpio.htm

Cancer/Capricorn: http://astrology.about.com/od/cancerlovematches/qt/CancerCap.htm

 

There are many different views on these matches. Not one interpretation is the same as another, but the essence is there.

[jan 14]

Hmm... interesting theory.

[Brynefan 2]

I will dig a bit more into this and see whether it stretches beyond the obvious Taurus/Scorpios or not. The last part about Thom and Mo was a bit forced I'd say Elayne, and probably Morgase too, are Leos, though. That's quite obvious (Lion of Andor). http://www.astrology-online.com/leo.htm

[Ekho 52]

Although I've never really believed star signs are all that important, I do quite like this idea

[Brynefan 2]

I'm not saying that they even have star signs. I just think the characters pattern themselves to the different signs of the zodiac. As if RJ did the same as I've started to do. The personality types are there already, ready to use and they come ready with pros, cons and compatibility with others. It's an easy way out for a lazy writer sometimes He borrowed from different classics and mythology, so why not this as well? At least to some extent.

[Kaitlin 22]

I think it's a pretty interesting way of making characters. I wonder how RJ felt about astrology? It's certainly possible, and even if he didn't it's entertaining to try and find matches.

 

What about Libra (Thom) / Cancer (Mo)? Cancer seems pretty good but maybe there's a more charismatic one for her? They're supposed to be sidesteppers, being crabs and all, according to this not very official description. Mo's good at that.

 

Also this: "Cancers are very intuitive, almost to the point of being psychic. They are able to spot even the smallest change in another's behavior, so it is hard to deceive them. They are very insightful and most have a photographic memory. The combination of these two skills plus their excellent observation skills makes them very aware of the ulterior motives of others."

 

If it doesn't fit Moiraine then maybe Thom! Crusty old crab Thom?

[Brynefan 2]

That crab looks just like Thom

 

Mat fits Sagittarius best, I think. They're supposed to be curious Don Juans with unnatural luck, because the sign is ruled by Jupiter. http://www.exploreastrology.co.uk/PersonalityTraitssagittarius.html

 

Rand seems to be Aquarius. http://www.exploreastrology.co.uk/PersonalityTraitsAquarius.html

[Kaitlin 22]

Mat does seem like a Sagittarius. Don't they just blurt out things without thinking about them also?

 

Moiraine also reminds me somewhat of an Aquarius. Heck, I just see traits of hers in a bunch of them. Rand really does have a dragon personality, though that's Chinese zodiac. What would the equivalent be? Aries? He is as stubborn as a goat anyway.

[Ekho 52]

Aries is a ram, capricorn is the goat

[Brynefan 2]

Aquarius are ideologically stubborn and need to have everything their own way all the time. Rand has done a lot of social restructuring in the countries he's taken so far. The new wind that washes out the old and tries to change the world.

[Marie 73]

What about Nyn/Lan?

 

Not that I'm a Nynaeve fan or anything...

[Brynefan 2]

I think Nyn fits Aries.

 

They do not make very good followers because they are too "take charge". They may be unwilling to obey or submit to directions for which they can see no reason, or with which they disagree. They are much concerned with self, both positively and negatively - self-reliant but also self centered (sometimes) and concerned with their own personal advancement and physical satisfaction. Their immense energy makes them aggressive and restless, argumentative occasionally, headstrong, quick tempered, easily offended and capable of holding grudges if they feel themselves affronted.

 

Lan - ??? I have to re-read New Spring.