In Harry Potter’s world, there’s Divination, Astronomy and prophecies – all used to make sense of the mysteries of the universe and the great beyond. But what about astrology? We know Professor Trelawney did touch upon it, but do any of our favourite characters happen to display personality traits that are unique to their star sign?
Well, we thought it would be fun to find out! As it is Scorpio season, we’re looking at the dashing and daring, Sirius Black. Of course, any similarities may be a total coincidence. We’ll leave that up to you to decide. Why not share this with your Scorpio friends and see what they think?
Loyal
We never had any doubt that Sirius Black was as loyal as they come and that’s something true of the Scorpio star sign too. Scorpios are that ride-or-die friend, willing to protect those they love with an unrivalled ferocity. They’re not quick to forgive and forget, so if you upset their friends, they’ll remember…
Now doesn’t this sound like Sirius’ relationship with the Marauders? Sirius would do anything for his friends without a second thought – whether that was becoming an Animagus to ensure Remus didn’t have to suffer every full moon or hunting down Peter Pettigrew because he was responsible for the death of James. But the action that truly proves he’s loyal to his bones? The way he took his godfather responsibilities to Harry so seriously. This was his best friend’s son. He would protect him at all costs – even if that cost was his life.
Intense
According to astrologers, Scorpios are not ones for casual connections with other people. Once you are in their life, they will want to find out every detail about you. They are so intense – especially when they fix you with a stare that peers into your very soul – that they are often mistaken for being a fire sign. When the reality is, this is a water sign that feels emotions very deeply.
We think that this could describe a certain Marauder – we certainly wouldn’t have called Sirius laidback. It is clear that he was prone to being swept up in a storm of unyielding emotions. Like the time that he asked Harry to move in with him, mere moments after being reunited. It was a lovely gesture, but pretty full on. Or the time he lashed out at being cooped up inside Grimmauld Place. It was completely understandable, especially having been locked up in Azkaban for so many years, but we would definitely describe that outburst as passionate. And let’s not forget that he sent Harry the top-of-the-range Firebolt out of the blue. Not only was it an extravagant gift, but it proved that Sirius didn’t do, or feel, anything by halves.
Mysterious
Sirius Black was certainly a character that was shrouded in a cloak of mystery. Only a handful of people knew who he truly was as opposed to what the wider wizarding community thought he was. Apparently, that makes his quite like those who fall under the Scorpio star sign.
Scorpios are known to be enigmatic. They like to keep their cards close to their chests and don’t share information about themselves readily. It can take years to crack the outer shell of a Scorpio and get them to share a single one of their vulnerabilities.
Sirius was no stranger to secrets – and we’re not just talking about the fact he wasn’t a murderer. Sirius managed to sneak out of Azkaban and go on the run, evading capture until his death. Plus, he, along with the other members of the Order of the Phoenix, kept the location of their headquarters a secret. Then there was the fact he never confirmed or denied if he was actually Stubby Boardman, lead singer of popular singing group The Hobgoblins – mysterious indeed.
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Not afraid to take risks
Thanks to their planetary ruler, Pluto, Scorpios feel a pull to the outliers of human experience. Put simply, if it is risky, they are drawn to it and can easily find themselves on a dangerous path in life.
Well, this doesn’t sound like Sirius. We all know that he prioritised safety and liked a quiet life. Just kidding! We would argue that Sirius was one of the biggest risk-takers in the wizarding world. There was the time he broke into Hogwarts in pursuit of Peter Pettigrew. A dodgy move right under the nose of Albus Dumbledore who was both powerful and unaware that Sirius was a friend at that point. Then there was the time he accompanied Harry to King’s Cross Station despite being a wanted man. A gamble that didn’t pay off as he was spotted at the station. Plus, he was unafraid to try and rescue Harry from the Department of Mysteries despite knowing how dangerous it was. While brave, this move was also dangerous and led to some tragic consequences.
Honest
You might think that it is a rather a contradiction describing Sirius as both secretive and honest, but we believe he possessed both of these traits, and we are happy to tell you why. Incidentally, this is another characteristic you often find in Scorpios.
Scorpios are unafraid to tell the truth – they’re even known as being one of the most genuine signs of the zodiac. They don’t put on a front when talking to someone and deplore dishonesty in others.
This rings true when it comes to Sirius Black. Despite his secretive background, he was always honest with Harry. He would not sugarcoat information and never hesitated to tell him the truth – even when others held back. In fact, it was his willingness to answer any of Harry’s questions about Order of the Phoenix business that left him at odds with Mrs Weasley (a formidable foe). While both cared a great deal for Harry and loved him fiercely, they had rather different opinions on how open you should be with a teenager. But for Sirius, the truth would always come first.
