Are you curious whether your characters are a good fit for astrological signs such as Aries,

Taurus, Gemini, etc.? Do you build your characters’ personalities first, then work on logistical
details such as their date of birth? If you answered “yes” to either question (or both), then you’ve
found the right set of tools to help you!
Here’s what the Zodiac Signs & Character Traits Worksheets consists of:
 Worksheet A: "Which Zodiac Sign Fits Your Character Best?" – The Activities,
using the content and questions from the blog post “Which Zodiac Sign Fits Your
Character Best?”. (NOTE: You may want to read the article before trying these
exercises.)
 Worksheet B: The Zodiac Signs & Character Traits Chart, which lists the twelve
zodiac signs, their calendar date ranges, and 20+ personality traits that are commonly
associated with each sign. You can refer to this chart while working on the activities in
Worksheet A.

Before You Get Started…

No one is a 100% match with their zodiac sign. I see several aspects of my Virgo sign in me,
but not others. You might think the same way about you and your sign.
Remember this as you do complete these worksheets for your characters. You're not looking
for the "perfect" fit - you're looking for the closest fit, the most appropriate or reflective sign
that will help you pin down a logical birthday for that character. So, give these worksheets and
activities a try. You might be surprised with what you discover.

Instructions:

Print out a copy of these worksheets. Use the chart in Worksheet B to help you complete the
activities in Worksheet A. You may also want to have copies of any character profiles you’ve
developed on hand for these worksheets.

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Bibliography:

Below is a list of websites used for researching and creating the Zodiac Signs & Character
Traits Chart in Worksheet B. Visit any of these sites for additional information on astrology and
zodiac sign profiles:
 Astrology-Zodiac-Signs.com
 Born on the Cups @ Tarot.com (for information on cusp signs such as Leo-Virgo, Virgo-
Libra, etc.)
 Horoscope Dates
 Universal Psychic Guild
 What’s Your Sign?
 Zodiac Central @ Tarot.com

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 Worksheet A: Which Zodiac Sign Fits Your Character Best?
The Activities
Activity #1: Instant Recognition
Using the Chart in Worksheet B, review each sign's set of traits and see if any immediately
remind you of your characters. Let your intuition guide you based on each character's individual
strengths and flaws.
Once you decide on your character’s zodiac sign and birthday, record that information in your
profile for that character or other documents where you keep track of character details.
Activity #2: Compare & Count
Not all of your characters' zodiac signs will be instantly recognizable. In these instances, you'll
need to compare a character's traits to each individual sign. You may want a blank sheet of
paper for this activity.
1. Choose one of your characters, and list her positive and negative attributes. If you
already this information in a character profile, have a copy handy for Step #2.
2. Compare your character's list to one of the columns in the Zodiac Signs & Character
Traits Chart in Worksheet B, and write down the number of common character traits.
3. Repeat Step #2 for each zodiac sign column in the Chart.
4. Determine which zodiac sign has the highest number of common traits. This sign is most
likely the best fit for your character. Feel free to read an online profile of this sign before
you decide. (NOTE: See the Bibliography section on Page 2 for a list of sites.)
5. If two zodiac signs have the same number of common traits, read an online profile of
each sign before deciding which one is the more accurate match for that character.
(NOTE: Refer to the sites listed in the Bibliography section on Page 2.)
6. If two neighboring signs (Aries and Taurus, Gemini and Cancer, etc.) have the same
number or close of common traits, it's likely that your character was born on the cusp of
two signs. You can learn more about cusp signs here.
Again, once you choose your character’s zodiac sign and birthday, record that information in the
character’s profile or other documents where you list such details.

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 Worksheet B: The Zodiac Signs & Character Traits Chart
Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo
(3/21 - 4/19) (4/20 - 5/20) (5/21 - 6/20) (6/21 - 7/22) (7/23 - 8/22) (8/23 - 9/22)
Adventurous Artistic Adaptable Cautious Arrogant Analytical
Aggressive Conservative Affectionate Compassionate Bossy Careful
Ambitious Down-to-Earth Charismatic Content Cheerful Critical
Assertive Efficient Clever Dependable Creative Diligent
Charming Friendly Curious Devoted Dramatic Gentle
Competitive Generous Easily Bored Empathetic Driven Health Conscious
Confident Honest Expressive Fickle Exuberant Intuitive
Courageous Kind Flexible Generous Faithful Kind
Determined Lazy Flirtatious Hardworking Generous Loyal
Direct Loyal Gentle Helpful Headstrong Methodical
Energetic Materialistic Imaginative Insecure Humorous Modest
Enterprising Patient Indecisive Intuitive Intelligent Nurturing
Enthusiastic Persistent Nervous Manipulative Magnetic People Pleaser
Impatient Possessive Open-Minded Nurturing Narcissistic Perfectionist
Impulsive Practical Playful Oversensitive Outgoing Practical
Independent Reliable Restless Persuasive Passionate Reserved
Moody Self-Indulgent Talkative Private Pretentious Responsible
Optimistic Sensual Thoughtful Protective Self-Assured Serious
Passionate Skilled with One's Hands Unpredictable Sentimental Sincere Shy
Short-Tempered Stable Venturesome Sympathetic Warmhearted Smart
Strong-Willed Stubborn Witty Traditional Welcoming Worrier

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 Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
(9/23 - 10/22) (10/23 - 11/21) (11/22 - 12/21) (12/22 - 1/19) (1/20 - 2/18) (2/19 - 3/20)
Balanced Bold Adaptable Ambitious Boisterous Affectionate
Caring Brave Careless Disciplined Clever Artistic
Charming Calm Energetic Dutiful Deep-Thinking Caring
Cooperative Caustic Enthusiastic Family-Oriented Detached Devoted
Diplomatic Decisive Extroverted Hardworking Eccentric Easygoing
Easygoing Determined Funny Humorous Energetic Empathetic
Fair-Minded Discerning Generous Independent Friendly Fearful
Gracious Distrustful Idealistic Inflexible Helpful Forgiving
Honest Emotional Impatient Intelligent Honest Generous
Idealistic Intense Independent Know-It-All Humanitarian Gentle
Indecisive Jealous Inquisitive Obstinate Impartial Gullible
Intellectual Loyal Irresponsible Patronizing Independent Imaginative
Nonconfrontational Magnetic Lighthearted Persevering Insensitive Impractical
Procrastinator Passionate Loving Practical Intellectual Intuitive
Reluctant Proactive Optimistic Prudent Introverted Martyrizing
Respectful Protective Philosophical Reserved Inventive Open
Romantic Resourceful Restless Responsible Logical Oversensitive
Self-Pitying Secretive Risk-Taking Self-Controlled Temperamental Romantic
Sociable Sensual Sophisticated Serious Unassuming Selfless
Tolerant Stubborn Straightforward Traditional Uncompromising Sympathetic
Understanding Trustworthy Tactless Unforgiving Willful Wise

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