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Libra – Professor Minerva McGonagall
Professor McGonagall is the Head of Gryffindor house and a Deputy Head of Hogwarts. Her sign of Libra is represented by the scales of justice found in every court of law in our Muggle-Land. Libra is famous for being fiercely fair and well-mannered, with charms galore. This October 4th born professor is so fair when it comes to the behavior of her students, she will punish those from her house even when it could mean losing the House Cup. As strict as she is, she is well-liked.
Professor Filius Flitwick is the only other character that JK Rowling made a Libra, giving him the birthday of October 17. Of course, he is Professor of Charms at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Behind-the-scenes Libra Muggles: Jan Hart who plays Professor Quirrel, Mark Radcliffe – no relation to Dan Radcliffe! – who is the executive producer for all the films, digital artist and sequence supervisor, and sound effects editor.
Scorpio – Molly Weasley
As is said about those born late October to mid-November, "Never underestimate a Scorpio." And this is precisely what must be said about Molly Weasley, born October 30. Even though she is a devoted mother – the name Molly suggests the expression "mollycoddle" – home schooling her seven children in addition to taking in Harry and Hermione – she is, like any Scorpio, never to be crossed. She will knit sweaters while enforcing rules, losing her temper and sending Howlers.
Scorpio is the only sign of the zodiac that has not just one, but three, symbols to represent it! They are: the scorpion, eagle and phoenix. Powerful Scorpios can choose which they want to be. Take note – Molly overcame her scorpion fears about her family dying by joining the Order of the Phoenix.
Behind-the-scenes Scorpio Muggles: John Cleese who plays Nearly Headless Nick, Robert Hardy who plays Cornelius Fudge, Jamie Yeats who plays Marcus Flint, Chris Rankin who plays Percy Weasley, and the special effects technician!
Sagittarius – Hagrid
Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the most giant planet in our whole solar system. Jupiter is 1300 times the size of Earth and weighs twice as much as all the other planets combined. Thus the half-giant Hagrid could only be Sagittarius! His birthday is December 6. Rowling has given him Sadge's other defining characteristics too... he is kind, innocent, open, and just a bit irresponsible. Plus he has a yen for crossbreeds (Sagittarius itself is half horse, half-man), fun and ale.
Sagittarius is a fire sign and thus impulsive. Like the centaur charging happily forward, Hagrid can be indiscreet and foolhardy – trying to raise a baby dragon and illegally creating a dangerous crossbreed he named the Blast-Ended Skrewt are two examples – but we can't help but love the jolly giant!
Behind-the-scenes Sagittarius Muggles: Kenneth Branagh who plays Professor Lockhart, Gemma Jones who plays Madame Pomfrey, Alfred Enoch who plays Dean Thomas, Prisoner ofAzakaban director Alfonso Cuaron and many of the risk-taking stunt doubles!
Capricorn – Professor Severus Snape
Professor Severus Snape's birthday is on January 9, and as you know, he had a very difficult childhood and worked for the dark side. Only 36, he seems older – terse, unfeeling and sinister. Capricorn is famous for being born old and growing younger as they age, as well as for being excellent and exhaustive at work. Snape sacrifices, is a brilliant wizard and potion-maker and a tireless worker for the Order of the Phoenix. Also black is Capricorn's color and Snape has black eyes.
Capricorn's ruling planet is Saturn, the fatalistic taskmaster and no-fun teacher... which is exactly what Snape is. He makes students' lives, particularly Harry's, a torture with his bullying and bitterness. I won't give away what he does in The Half-Blood Prince, but it ain't pretty.
Behind-the-scenes Capricorn Muggles: Maggie Smith who plays Professor Minerva McGonogal and Ralph Fiennes who plays Lord Voldemort. As with Leo, Capricorn is king of his mountain and leader-in-control and therefore hard to find behind the scenes and not center stage.
Aquarius – Arthur Weasley
Arthur's birthday is February 9. He is the head of the pure-blood Weasley household and an officer at the Ministry of Magic. Just like a true Aquarian, he is visionary, open-minded, easy-going, individualistic, doesn't care what others think and is curious – especially about Muggles! He reveals his humanitarian side best by supporting everyone in an environment where everyone takes sides.
Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the spirited born-free planet. It is definitely the rebellious oddball of the solar system. It is the only planet that lies on its side instead of standing straight up. Probably to get a totally different world view – like Arthur has! He doesn't care about being poor at all.
Behind the scenes Aquarius Muggles: Bonnie Wright who plays Ginny Weasley, Warwick Davis who plays Professor Flitwick, John Hurt who plays Mr. Ollivander, Terence Baylor who plays the Bloody Baron, Roget Lloyd-Pack who plays Barty Crouch, Composer John Williams, the second assistant director, and the costume supervisor.
Pisces – Ron Weasley
Ron Weasley, who, along with Hermione, is Harry's best friend, was born March 1. Pisces is represented by the two fish which live completely underwater and find it impossible to keep their feet on the ground – as they don't have feet, they have fins! Ron's eyes in the book are a beautiful shade of Pisces water-blue and everything he has is secondhand, including his wand. This makes it difficult for him to succeed as a wizard although he is a wonderful friend.
Pisces' ruling planet is Neptune which rules dreams and illusions. Water symbolizes feelings and the subconscious and, again, Ron has a hard time keeping his straight. He hides his feelings about Hermione for so long that we're all relieved when they finally get together in Book Six.
Behind the scenes Pisces Muggles: Alan Rickman who plays Professor Snape, Julie Walters who plays Molly Weasley, James and Oliver Phelps who play Fred and George Weasley, Miranda Richardson who plays Rita Skeeter, David Thewlis who plays Remus Lupin, Oliver Wood who plays Dudley Dursley, as well as the studio manager and stunts person for Prisoner of Azakaban.
About the Author
Madalyn Aslan has been reading palms and studying astrology since she was a child. She is the author of a book for children, What's Your Sign? A Cosmic Guide for Young Astrologers, as well as Madalyn Aslan's Jupiter Signs and CosmoGirl Astrologer – plus several columns on astrology. Her work has been published in six languages.
