Hulu’s How I Met Your Mother. The sequel show's premise might be about how protagonist Sophie met her future spouse, but everyone from Valentina, Charlie, Sid, Jesse, and Ellen has distinct personalities and traits as they get their own backstories. These range from Sophie's romance with Jesse to Ellen and Charlie's adjustment in New York, and the characters' struggles at work.
The best way to understand their characterizations is by sorting them based on zodiac signs. So, whether it's the ever-romantic Sophie, the outgoing and lively Charlie, or the determined Ellen, fans can uncover depth in these characters through the traits associated with each sign.
Aries: Becky
Aries are fierce individuals who stand up for themselves. Becky took matters into her own hands when she found out about The Captain’s infidelity and sought revenge.
While Aries isn’t the most vengeful sign, they are among the greatest fighters. Becky stopped at nothing to get back at The Captain, which she did very well by taking all his prized possessions — his boats — away from him.
Taurus: Valentina
Taurus personalities make for the most loyal friends. Valentina was just that, being there for Sophie through thick and thin, and never expecting anything in return other than friendship.
Those under the Taurus sign are also the most willing to compromise, with Valentina willingly changing her lifestyle for Charlie, even wanting to have a family with him.
Gemini: The Captain
The presence of The Captain is one of the HIMYM and HIMYF, as he was the first to connect both shows together. Like in the original, The Captain remains hard to predict in the way he just does whatever comes to mind, even if it means being unfaithful.
While Gemini personalities aren’t hurtful on purpose, they tend not to stick with one plan. Geminis generally change their minds based on a particular moment, which can explain The Captain’s sudden infidelity.
Cancer: Meredith
Although Cancer personalities are traditionally nurturing and comionate, their negative traits include being overly sentimental and moody. Meredith broke Jesse’s heart because she wanted to become a solo singer — a decision she made on the spur of the moment — before wanting him back.
Meredith showed her comionate side by caring deeply about Sid's problems, even when he tried to blame her for hurting Jesse. She was well aware that what she did was wrong, yet she was able to rekindle her relationship with Jesse when he saw that she wanted to help his career by asking him to tour with her.
Leo: Charlie
Charlie became arguably the character upon introduction, primarily because he's the funniest of the group. He’s the life of the party, a classic Leo trait.
Leos have a naturally funny demeanor that makes it easy for them to find a social circle. Charlie was hilarious even when he didn’t mean to be, and like a typical lion, he always needs to be in a pack.
Virgo: Ellen Gilbert
Virgos tend to carry a lot of anxiety and are uncertain about many of their decisions. Ellen was one of the characters, although the majority of the comedy came from her over-the-top bad luck.
Ellen became ridden with anxiety as a result of her misfortune, which aligns with Virgos’ thought process. People of this sign are industrious and put in the work needed for success. Ellen's efforts paid off in the finale when she finally got a good job and a new romance.
Libra: Future Sophie
Libras have the most laidback attitude out of all the other zodiac signs. People of this personality are comfortable with who they are and have a well-balanced mindset. Future Sophie’s gone through the story’s entire journey and is shown to be in a good place.
Her demeanor is so easygoing to the point where she makes sarcastic remarks at her son for taking the story too seriously. It’s much different from her younger counterpart, as Future Sophie has embraced Libra's frank attitude.
Scorpio: Jesse Walker
Scorpios are bold thinkers who are uncompromising toward the things they value. People of this sign are also creative and ionate, which describes Jesse since his musical talents are of the greatest importance to him.
Jesse showed off the loyalty that Scorpios are known to carry through his friendship with Sid, whom he ed unconditionally. Like other Scorpios, Jesse has trust issues, as evidenced when he took a long time to trust a romantic partner with his feelings after Meredith turned his proposal down.
Sagittarius: Sophie Tompkins
While Sophie’s starry-eyed attitude conforms to How I Met Your Father, she’s actually a commitment-phobe. Sophie went from Ian to Drew to Jesse and then to Ian again over the course of the season because she couldn't commit to any of them.
Sagittarius personalities generally have a difficult time giving up their independence for someone else since they love their freedom too much. They make for great friends, though, and are surrounded by many people. Sophie's large circle of friends attests to her sociable nature.
Capricorn: Drew
Capricorns have a practical mindset and see the world in a way where they can separate emotions to make realistic decisions. Drew appreciated Sophie and Jesse’s ion for their work but ultimately itted that he didn’t see them as being practical, considering a normal job to be better.
Capricorns are career-oriented people in general, and Drew was shown to be doing well as the Vice Principal of his school. His pragmatic attitude may not have been compatible with Sophie’s but it works for people born under this sign.
Aquarius: Hannah
Aquarius personalities are everything from clever, exceptional, optimistic, and level-headed. However, they’re not the most assertive, which opens them up to being steered in a direction they don't want. Hannah clearly didn’t like the dual life she lived apart from Sid, yet compromised each time.
Hannah is the character whose career is clearly going the best, being at the top in her medical profession, but she gave in to Sid’s impractical demands because she didn’t want to lose him. Like the average Aquarius, Hannah’s the only character who sees things as they are and calls everyone out for them.
Pisces: Sid
Pisces have an emotionally sensitive mindset, in that they make decisions based on how someone else has treated them. Sid bought the bar because the owner was nice to him, he got married to Hannah in court when she said weddings were expensive, and befriended Sophie and Valentina because they visited his bar.
Everything about Sid happens when things go a certain way, which Pisces personalities can relate to. Those born under this sign are sympathetic and great listeners, which Sid emulated when he was the confidante for everyone, including Sophie, Charlie, Valentina, and Jesse.