Summary

• Speculation about Vampire Diaries characters' zodiac signs helps fans analyze their personalities and motivations in the popular CW series.
• Characters like Elijah (Aries), Klaus (Taurus), and Damon (Gemini) showcase traits that align with their zodiac signs in the show.
• Exploring the zodiac signs of characters like Elena (Cancer), Stefan (Scorpio), and others adds depth to understanding their behavior and choices in Mystic Falls.

The CW's The Vampire Diaries became immensely popular and with that popularity comes fan speculation about topics like Vampire Diaries zodiac signs or Hogwarts houses. These ways of classifying fictional characters help fans analyze their personalities. In the series, which is based on the novels by L.J. Smith, there are many personalities, heroic and villainous, to analyze in the small town of Mystic Falls where Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) discovers that vampires are real and even falls in love with one - or two.

Though the majority of the Vampire Diaries characters never have their actual birth dates revealed throughout the show, that doesn't stop fans from speculating about which zodiac signs match up with which character. The likely matches are based on the personality traits the characters exhibit, just what motivates them, and how they approach the relationships in their lives. Considering how much the audience knows about the show's heroes, it's easy to determine what their defining characteristics are.

Aries: Elijah

The Comionate One

Original vampire Elijah was one of the noblest among vampires and his character traits make him a possible Aries. People born under this sign are known for being comionate, determined, and driven. No matter how many times Klaus hurt him, Elijah was determined to stay at his brother's side. He also showed comion for people, creating a clear contrast with his more ruthless siblings. He even asked Klaus to spare Katherine's life, even though he knew he wouldn't succeed.

Aries is also stereotypically scene as the most impulsive of zodiac signs. Elijah, however, seems to have found a way to keep that part of his personality under wrap (usually). That's likely because of his incredibly long life, but it's also likely because he's spent multiple lifetimes dealing with the fallout from the impulsive actions of his siblings.

Taurus: Klaus

The Unyielding One

Introduced after the events of the Vampire Diaries' first season, Klaus became an immensely popular character. Klaus has done both heinous deeds and good ones throughout his journey, but he can be best characterized by one word: persistent, which would make him a clear Taurus. The defining trait of this sign is its resilience and persistence. Some might even call a Taurus the most stubborn of signs.

Klaus has lived for over a thousand years, and he's able to pursue his goals until he reaches them, no matter how long it takes. People born in this sign also like to hold grudges sometimes because of that persistent nature, and no other character in the show is as good at holding grudges as Klaus is.

In the books, Klaus is of unknown age but is at least from the Bronze Age. He appears to have fought in every major war throughout history, notably in Alexander the Great's army, the Trojan War, and the wars that led to the downfall of the Roman Empire on the Germanic side.

Taurus is often thought of as the most loyal sign. While it's easy to say Klaus isn't, family really does mean everything to him. Even after placing a dagger through Rebekah's heart, after all, he makes sure that he always knows exactly where she is so no one else can hurt her. He prizes loyalty to his siblings, which is why he holds grudges for all of their betrayals.

Gemini: Damon

The Captivating One

Geminis are duplicitous or gossips, but the truth is that they are simply good at getting people to open up to them

Damon is a Gemini, and of all the Vampire Diaries characters, he really fits his zodiac sign to the letter. Geminis are charming, clever, and outgoing. While they can be people pleasers, they are also good at pretending to be people pleasers to maintain their social standing. Naysayers might say that Geminis are duplicitous or gossips, but the truth is that they are simply good at getting people to open up to them, and they enjoy the attention of others so much, that they don't have a problem style-shifting in new social situations.

Damon enjoys the attention of other people (especially beautiful women), he's able to charm almost everyone, and his cleverness shows multiple times when he plots against his enemies. He even killed Lexi to prove that he wasn't a vampire. Finally, Geminis often have a sense of humor, and Damon is known for his witty remarks.

Cancer: Elena

The Loyal One

Elena is one of the few characters the audience can pinpoint a zodiac sign for. Born on June 22, she is a Cancer, born on only the second day of the sign's season. People born in this sign are often loyal, protective, and clever. Elena is fiercely loyal to her friends and family, and she would die for them. In fact, she did die for them in the show.

She's also clever when it comes to finding solutions to unexpected problems, such as when she tricked Damon and Stefan when they tried to torture her or when she decided to impersonate Katherine to get information. Elena also has another Cancer hallmark: her empathy. Even while no one else is willing to see the good in some of the more villainous people in Mystic Falls, she is. Elena trusts Damon very early in their interactions, even if she claims she doesn't, and she understands that much of his lashing out is because he's unhappy.

Leo: Vicki

The Confident One

Matt Donovan's little sister was the first major character to be killed on the series. Despite her death, the character actually appeared repeatedly throughout the show's run, so the audience was still able to get to know her pretty well. It seems likely that Vicki was born under the sign of Leo. She was a somewhat conflicted character but always tried to stand up for herself.

Leos are confident in what they're doing or at least seem that way most of the time, a trait Vicki adopted for herself even when she was confused or hurt. Leos project that bravado and can draw others to them, which would explain why Tyler and Jeremy were so interested in her at points in their lives when they were unhappy. Those born under the sign can often be a bit hot-headed, which can lead to making bad decisions, such as when Vicki decided to attack Elena and was killed in the fight.

Virgo: Tyler

The Independent One

They are often called the planners of the zodiac

Tyler wasn't as popular among the fans as other heroes in the series, but that doesn't mean he was a bad guy. The stories simply tended to place him as an obstacle for the other characters to get through more often than not. Without many storylines of his own, Tyler didn't develop the same interest as other characters. Despite that, his personality is still evident in the series. Tyler Lockwood best fits the traits of a Virgo.

People with this sign have a dominant personality, are perfectionists, are sometimes a bit arrogant, and are independent. They are often called the planners of the zodiac because of how hard they work to get everything around them to fit their vision. Tyler wanted to be the best at everything, he was outgoing and confident, and he also didn't want to serve others. That's why he took it so badly when Klaus changed him into a hybrid.

Libra: Caroline

The Charming One

Like Elena, Caroline is one of the few characters whose birth date gets a mention in the show. She is born on October 10, right in the middle of Libra season. Libras are known for being charming like Geminis, strong-willed like a Taurus, and well-balanced overall. In fact, they strive for that balance in their lives.

Caroline was a bit of mess as a human, but once she became a vampire, she also turned more balanced and decided to make her life count for something. She was able to balance her very human emotions and activities with her supernatural excursions to help save the world better than most. She's very charming and active in her community, has the ability to make friends quite easily, and when she wants something, she doesn't give up, showing her strong will.

Scorpio: Stefan

The Complex One

Stefan's character traits make him the best fit for a Scorpio. Scorpios often get a bad reputation among zodiac enthusiasts, seen as the sign most associated with villainy, but that's not entirely true. All of the zodiac signs have traits that can be considered "good" or "bad" depending on perspective. Stefan exhibits both sides of the Scorpio.

Scorpios are highly motivated to achieve their goals, and once Stefan sets his mind to something, he won't budge until he succeeds. Like when he decided to bring Klaus down, no matter what, and even went as far as to kidnap Elena. Because of their persistence, Scorpios can sometimes seem hot-headed, and Stefan does struggle with controlling his behavior from time to time, especially when he turns his emotions off and turns into an evil version of himself, the Ripper.

Ophiucus: Jeremy

The Evolving One

While they can be emotional and curious, they tend to play their cards close to the vest

Ophiucus might not be recognized as an official zodiac sign, but in some circles, the constellation that appears between Scorpio and Sagittarius still belongs in the zodiac. Though Western astrology only utilizes the most commonly known 12 signs of the zodiac, some astrology enthusiasts will look to other constellations to help inform thoughts on personality and behavior. Ophiucus is one of those, borrowing traits from both Scorpio and Sagittarius.

Ophiucus, known as the snake bearer, is seen as cunning. While they can be emotional and curious, they tend to play their cards close to the vest. Jeremy grows a lot over the course of the series, changing from the little brother who uses substances to numb his pain into an accomplished vampire hunter. He certainly has the sense of humor and thirst for knowledge associated with the sign as well.

Sagittarius: Jenna

The Selfless One

Jenna didn't remain in the show that long, but she fits right in as a Sagittarius. People born under this sign are heroic, noble, kind, and selfless, but can also be stubborn. Jenna demonstrated all of the above-mentioned traits when she took on the challenge of raising two teenagers after Elena's and Jeremy's parents died. She wasn't much older than the two kids she tried to maintain a home for, but she selflessly put them first. She was always there for them when they needed her, but she also was stubborn enough to call Jeremy out on his behavior.

The only thing missing from Jenna's near-textbook Sagittarius traits was a desire to learn anything and everything she could. Sagittarius is a sign that is often called the scholar because of their natural curiosity and quest to always keep learning. If that was a trait she shared with her most fitting sign, she might have learned the truth about vampires even earlier.