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Capricorn: Antonio from The Merchant of Venice is a Total Goat Look, we all know that Shakespeare’s characters are basically horoscope archetypes come to life. And when it comes to Antonio, the brooding, melancholic merchant from The Merchant of Venice, the signs (or should we say, *signs*) point to one thing: the dude is a…

Impulsive Decision-Making Do you find yourself making major life decisions on a whim, like quitting your job to become a professional dog walker or buying a timeshare in the Cayman Islands? Congratulations, you may be the reincarnation of good old King Lear! The famously impulsive monarch was always making rash choices, like dividing his kingdom…

Miranda the Cancer Miranda, the ethereal beauty from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” is the quintessential Cancer through and through. With her emotional sensitivity, nurturing nature, and penchant for nostalgia, she’s the crab of the zodiac if we ever saw one. # Emotional Sensitivity Miranda wears her heart on her sleeve, constantly overwhelmed by the whirlwind of…

Ambition and Ruthless Pursuit of Power You know the type – the person who will step on anyone and everyone to get to the top. The one who’s always angling for the corner office, or trying to become the head of the PTA, or plotting to overthrow the current ruler of the neighborhood book club.…

The Crab-y Heroine: Why Miranda from The Tempest is a Textbook Cancer # Emotional and Intuitive Miranda, the daughter of the powerful sorcerer Prospero, is a classic Cancer through and through. She’s got that whole “sensitive and in-tune with her feelings” thing down pat. When her dear old dad decides to strand them on a…

Caliban the Taurus Ah, the misunderstood Taurus that is Caliban from Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” This big, burly brute is the very embodiment of the bull-headed sign, and we’re here to break down why. First of all, let’s talk about that stubborn streak. When Prospero tries to get Caliban to do his bidding, the half-human, half-monster…

Brooding over Existential Questions Do you find yourself staring out the window, pondering the great mysteries of the universe while your coworkers wonder if you’re actually doing any work? Congratulations, you’re well on your way to becoming the Hamlet of the modern age. Just imagine it – you, sitting in your cubicle, contemplating the meaning…

Romantic Daydreaming You know you might be a modern-day Juliet if you spend your days staring wistfully out the window, composing poetry in your head about your crush’s chiseled jawline or dreamy eyes. Perhaps you find yourself getting lost in fantasies of your one true love sweeping you off your feet, like that time you…

Impulsive Decision-Making You know the type – the person who decides to get a face tattoo on a whim, or quits their job to backpack through Europe, or buys a sports car they can’t afford because they had a bad day. These are the Romeos of the modern world, making rash choices that would make…

Enjoys a Good Pint at the Local Pub You know the type – the bloke who’s always propping up the bar at the local watering hole, nursing a pint and regaling anyone who’ll listen with tales of his glory days. Sounds a lot like our dear old friend Sir John Falstaff, doesn’t it? This modern-day…